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Venezuela outduels USA to capture 1st WBC title

TEst 4 March 17, 2026 - 9:13pm
Venezuela won the World Baseball Classic for the first time, rebounding from Bryce Harper's tying home run in the eighth inning to beat the United States 3-2 Tuesday night on Eugenio Suárez's go-ahead double in the ninth.

Reports: Kahnle, Red Sox reach minor league deal

TEst 4 March 17, 2026 - 9:11pm
Relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle and the Red Sox have agreed to a minor league contract, according to multiple reports.

Which stars will represent the United States in the next WBC? Way-too-early roster predictions

TEst 4 March 17, 2026 - 9:06pm
Team USA just lost to Venezuela -- but the future is still bright. Here's who could play for the U.S. in the next World Baseball Classic.

Cubs' Suzuki has minor knee sprain; IL stint TBD

TEst 4 March 17, 2026 - 5:33pm
The Cubs say Seiya Suzuki suffered a minor ligament sprain in his right knee during the WBC and will be evaluated this week before they determine whether he will go on the injured list.

Ohtani set for spring training pitching debut Wed.

TEst 4 March 17, 2026 - 5:33pm
Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to make his first pitching appearance in spring training Wednesday for the Dodgers against the Giants.

Closer Miller available for Team USA in WBC final

TEst 4 March 17, 2026 - 2:59pm
All-Star closer Mason Miller will be available for Team USA in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic vs. Venezuela, manager Mark DeRosa said.

Cole set for 1st spring outing since TJ surgery

TEst 4 March 17, 2026 - 2:59pm
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is set for his spring training debut in the latest step in the New York right-hander's recovery from Tommy John elbow surgery.

White Sox RHP Vasil to have Tommy John surgery

TEst 4 March 17, 2026 - 12:52pm
After leaving a spring training start Saturday with elbow soreness, the White Sox said RHP Mike Vasil is set for season-ending Tommy John surgery.

USA or Venezuela? Predictions, keys to the game for the WBC final

TEst 4 March 17, 2026 - 6:46am
Who will win Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game? We have you covered with predictions, live updates and takeaways.

ESPN's final points-league mock draft for 2026

TEst 4 March 17, 2026 - 6:46am
Check out the results of our final fantasy baseball head-to-head points mock draft of 2026, featuring round-by-round picks and a snapshot of the rosters of all 10 teams.

Japan manager Ibata to step down after WBC loss

TEst 4 March 16, 2026 - 11:39pm
National team baseball manager Hirokazu Ibata said he will step down after Japan's 8-5 loss to Venezuela in Miami in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic.

Venezuela rallies past Italy to make first WBC final

TEst 4 March 16, 2026 - 9:19pm
Venezuela rallied from an early deficit to knock off Team Italy and set up a date with the U.S. in the country's first World Baseball Classic.

Padres say Miller's availability for WBC final TBD

TEst 4 March 16, 2026 - 5:48pm
Padres manager Craig Stammen said a decision on the availability of All-Star closer Mason Miller for Team USA's upcoming World Baseball Classic championship game Tuesday is to be determined.

Phils' Rojas suspended 80 games for PED violation

TEst 4 March 16, 2026 - 5:48pm
Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas was suspended for the first 80 games of the season by Major League Baseball on Monday after a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone.

Guardians 3B Ramírez (shoulder) day-to-day

TEst 4 March 16, 2026 - 5:48pm
Guardians third baseman Jose Ramírez appears to have avoided major injury and is considered day-to-day after leaving Sunday's spring training game against the Athletics because of a sore left shoulder, manager Stephen Vogt said Monday.

Suzuki back with Cubs, undergoes MRI on knee

TEst 4 March 16, 2026 - 5:48pm
Seiya Suzuki was back at spring training with the Cubs on Monday and went for an MRI on his right knee that he injured while playing for Japan in the World Baseball Classic.

Yamamoto to start for Dodgers in season opener

TEst 4 March 16, 2026 - 4:01pm
World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start another season opener for the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 26 against Arizona.

Italy changes plan, to start Nola vs. Venezuela

TEst 4 March 16, 2026 - 4:01pm
Aaron Nola will start Monday night's World Baseball Classic semifinal for Italy against Venezuela rather than Michael Lorenzen.

High heat: Temps see Cactus League tweak times

TEst 4 March 16, 2026 - 4:01pm
Bringing the heat in spring training is supposed to be about hard-throwing pitchers, not triple-digit temperatures like those that will impact Major League Baseball spring training games in Arizona for several days this week.

Padres' Musgrove likely to open season on IL

TEst 4 March 16, 2026 - 4:01pm
San Diego Padres starter Joe Musgrove is expected to open this season on the injured list while still working to come back from Tommy John surgery that kept him from pitching last year.

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