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Shohei Ohtani hit a grand slam in the second inning as Japan hammered Taiwan 13-0 to win its opener at the World Baseball Classic.

John Carpino is retiring as president of the Angels, ending a 23-year run spent mostly as a liaison to owner Arte Moreno. Longtime Angels executive Molly Jolly will replace Carpino next month.

Looking for a prop bet on your favorite team? Our experts break down the standouts for all 30 MLB teams.

Here's how the most talented team on the planet has come together so quickly for the WBC.

Our experts make their picks for every round of the 2026 WBC -- from pool play through the championship game.

A former Team USA captain denied. A squad so decimated it threatened to leave the tournament.

Eric Karabell makes bold fantasy-relevant predictions for each of the 15 American League teams.

Eric Karabell makes bold fantasy-relevant predictions for each of the 15 National League teams.

Brady Counsell got his first reps as a Diamondback on Thursday when he was named to the club's roster for a spring training clash with the Cubs, who are managed by his father.

Some of MLB's biggest stars will take the international stage in this year's tournament.

Chemistry at the WBC is high -- as evidenced by some of the handshakes this March.

Kiley McDaniel provides his rankings of rookie-eligible players for their potential fantasy contributions during the 2026 baseball season.

The Rangers and veteran outfielder Andrew McCutchen agreed to a minor league contract on Thursday, according to multiple reports.

Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña will see a hand specialist for an injury to his right ring finger, making his availability for the World Baseball Classic unclear.

Can anyone challenge Team USA? Which stars will shine brightest? Here's everything you need for the 2026 WBC.

Clayton Kershaw's first appearance for Team USA saw him receive a standing ovation from a Colorado crowd he had spent years haunting as a Dodger. "If that was the last time on the mound, it was worth it for sure," he said after the Wednesday exhibition.

Right-hander Hunter Greene has left the Cincinnati Reds' spring training camp due to right elbow stiffness.

Braves manager Walt Weiss says he's disappointed following Jurickson Profar's suspension, but remains confident "someone's gonna step up" in the outfielder's absence.

The United States is a -110 favorite to win the World Baseball Classic, followed by reigning champion Japan at +350 and the Dominican Republic at +400.

Tristan H.Cockcroft highlights the players -- and stats -- that have grabbed his attention heading into the fantasy baseball season.