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'The best is still yet to come': Why Wyatt Langford is an AL MVP sleeper pick
Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford has gone from overhyped to overlooked. That could change in 2026 for the 24-year-old.
From Detroit's rising star to the Yankees' shortstop situation: What to know from MLB spring training
What did you miss at major league camps this spring while watching the World Baseball Classic? Here's what stood out to us from Florida and Arizona.
Potential busts to avoid in 2026
Who does Tristan H. Cockcroft think will underachieve in 2026? We have the names to steer clear of when drafting your rosters.
Mets experiment with pitch calls from the dugout
The Mets are experimenting in spring training games with calling pitches from the dugout, following in the footsteps of the division-rival Marlins.
Astros LHP Sousa (oblique) to start season IL
Astros left-hander Bennett Sousa will begin the season on the injured list, manager Joe Espada said Thursday.
WBC title game ratings nearly double from 2023
This year's World Baseball Classic championship game between Venezuela and the United States was seen by 10,784,000 viewers on Fox and Fox Deportes, nearly double the viewership for Japan's victory over the U.S. in the 2023 final.
Giants' Birdsong to undergo Tommy John surgery
San Francisco Giants pitcher Hayden Birdsong will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the entire season.
Profar gets full PED ban after appeal resolved
Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar will miss the entire 2026 season after his appeal of a positive test for performance-enhancing drugs was resolved.
Blue Jays righty Yesavage to begin season on IL
Manager John Schneider said Thursday that Trey Yesavage will begin the season on the injured list due to a shoulder impingement.
Rays SS Walls (oblique) to start season on IL
Rays shortstop Taylor Walls will open the season on the injured list because of his right oblique, creating the possibility that prospect Carson Williams could make Tampa Bay's opening roster.
Where was Team USA's star closer?! How pitching restrictions rocked an otherwise epic WBC
The 2026 World Baseball Classic was another success story. But issues with pitcher usage are still holding it back.
Opening Day: Schedule, matchups, previews and more
We have you covered on everything you need to know to get ready for the start of the 2026 season on March 25.
Longtime Mets broadcaster Rose plans to retire
Longtime Mets broadcaster Howie Rose announced Thursday he is planning to retire at the end of the season after spending four decades with the organization.
MLB joins prediction space with Polymarket deal
MLB has named Polymarket as the league's official prediction market exchange and announced an information sharing agreement with the CFTC, the federal body that oversees the growing industry.
WBC's success may lead to midseason tourney
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says the continued growth and success of the World Baseball Classic could lead to a midseason competition in the future.
'I'm not great at baseball most of the time': How Brent Rooker overcame failure to become an All-Star slugger
The designated hitter struggled early in his career -- but he's now a powerhouse hitter and crucial vocal leader in a young A's clubhouse.
What do the first two rounds of a perfect draft look like?
Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell reveal the ideal outcome for the first two rounds of a 10-team draft from any starting draft position.
Ohtani fans 4, hits 99 mph in spring mound debut
Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani made his spring training pitching debut, giving up one hit and two walks while striking out four over 4⅓ scoreless innings.
Brewers LHP Harrison exits start with blister
Kyle Harrison, who has been competing for a spot in Milwaukee's starting rotation, left Wednesday because of a blister on his left index finger.
Durbin wins 3B job for Red Sox; Mayer likely 2B
Caleb Durbin, who was acquired in a trade with the Brewers just before spring training, will be the starting third baseman for the Red Sox on Opening Day.
