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World Baseball Classic odds: Team USA still favored over Japan, Dominican Republic
Odds for all non-eliminated teams to win the World Baseball Classic, which began last week.[read more]

Every teams odds to win the 2026 World Series: Dodgers remain favorites for repeat
Looking at all 30 teams' odds to win the 2026 World Series, led by the Dodgers and Yankees.[read more]

Does anyone beat Ohtani? Buster Olney ranks the top 10 designated hitters
Our dive into the best players at every position concludes with the game's most powerful hitters.[read more]

When will Cole return? Is Dominguez a trade candidate? What to expect from six make-or-break Yankees
Reinforcements? Trade bait? Some key players won't be on the field in the Bronx on Opening Day. Here's what that means.[read more]

Dominicans ride 4 HRs to mercy rule win in WBC
Juan Soto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Junior Caminero and Austin Wells homered as the Dominican Republic routed the Netherlands 12-1 in the World Baseball Classic.[read more]

⚾ Ranking the positions: Best and worst for 2026
From "Generation Shortstop" to a power position that has lost its pop, here's how every area stacks up for 2026.[read more]

Skubal mulls WBC plan, may pitch again for U.S.
Tarik Skubal says he is considering pitching again for the United States at the World Baseball Classic, a potential change in plans for the Tigers' ace.[read more]

South Korea claws into WBC quarters via tiebreak
South Korea advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic via a complicated tiebreaking system, defeating Australia 7-2 at the Tokyo Dome.[read more]

Cubs relievers Hodge, Wicks to start season on IL
The Cubs will start the season with relief pitchers Porter Hodge (flexor strain) and Jordan Wicks (nerve irritation) on the injured list, manager Craig Counsell said.[read more]

Rangers claim Blanco; Montgomery to 60-day IL
The Rangers claimed outfielder Dairon Blanco off waivers from the Royals on Sunday and placed left-hander Jordan Montgomery on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from elbow surgery.[read more]