2013 Judge card sells for modern record $5.2 million
A 2013 Aaron Judge baseball card recently sold for a record $5.2 million. That makes it the highest publicly known sale of a modern baseball card, and the seventh-highest publicly known sale across all sports cards. The card is a one-of-one Bowman Chrome Draft Pick Autographs Superfractor, and the final
The top 10 moments from the World Baseball Classic (so far)
Identifying the top 10 moments thus far from the 2026 World Baseball Classic is no easy task. The number of memorable, mind-blowing moments from this Classic far exceeds 10, for sure. But we’ve taken our best shot at paring all of what we’ve seen into the list below. With the
Team USA adds 3 relievers in series of roster substitutions
The first round of the 2026 World Baseball Classic provided a bevy of indelible moments and wall-to-wall thrills. We should expect more of the same once the quarterfinals begin on Friday.
Lindor pumped over Puerto Rico's Classic win during FaceTime celebration
Hiram Bithorn Stadium was alive on Friday night as the home fans cheered on Team Puerto Rico in its World Baseball Classic opener versus Colombia. The loudest cheers, however, might have come from someone watching the game on his couch. Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor, who is unable to play for
Japan wins Classic game with emperor in attendance for first time in nearly 60 years
We've seen some famous faces in attendance for Pool C games in the Tokyo Dome during this year's World Baseball Classic. Bad Bunny was there. So was Timothée Chalamet. Of course, Shohei Ohtani is on the field and doing damage. But when more than 42,000 people poured into the stadium
'Macho Man' Yoshida displaying savage power in World Baseball Classic
Masataka Yoshida continued his hot start to the World Baseball Classic on Sunday by homering for the second consecutive game. His latest dinger was a go-ahead, two-run clout in the seventh inning versus Australia. Up to that point, the Japanese had been held scoreless by the Aussies and were just
Bases loaded, Ohtani up and Australia does this ...
Facing Shohei Ohtani with the bases loaded in a tie game is a scary situation for any opponent. Team Australia found itself in that predicament in the fourth inning of Sunday’s World Baseball Classic game vs. Team Japan. Then catcher Robbie Perkins bailed out the Aussies with some heads-up defense
Suzuki shows power, patience to rally Japan over rivals
Shohei Ohtani grabs a lot of headlines and rightfully so, but Japan’s roster for the World Baseball Classic is much more than a one-man show. The reigning WBC champions are stacked with stars, and arguably no one shone brighter during Saturday’s game versus Korea than Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki, who
No. 1 on Day 1? Top-ranked prospect Griffin could join exclusive club
At just 19 years old, Konnor Griffin looks ready for the big leagues. The Pirates have yet to decide whether MLB's No. 1 prospect will be with the Major League club on Opening Day, but given how he has performed in Spring Training, he might be undeniable. If Griffin does
Here's the Nationals' player pool for their Spring Breakout game
The Nationals are at the dawn of a new era under first-year manager Blake Butera and new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni. The Nats also have a glut of promising prospects who will soon be expected to lead this franchise into a brighter future. And you can get a
Remember some guys: Presenting the 2026 all-non-roster invitee team
Many players in Spring Training can rest easy knowing that they will be on their team's active roster come Opening Day. They just want to stay healthy and gear up for the grind of a 162-game season. But for many others, nothing is guaranteed. Every at-bat, every inning pitched in
Two no-hitters (one perfect) in the same day? This school was untouchable
Any no-hitter is special, but the no-no feat pulled off by the Elon University Phoenix softball and baseball teams Saturday goes beyond that description. At 2:02 ET p.m. on Saturday, Elon’s Anna Dew completed a six-inning perfect game against Charleston Southern. As the junior celebrated with her teammates, the Phoenix
Swingman Yarbrough joins USA's Classic roster in place of Ryan
Yankees left-hander Ryan Yarbrough is the newest member of Team USA for the World Baseball Classic, USA Baseball announced Sunday. The veteran swingman takes Joe Ryan’s spot on the active roster for pool play after the Twins ace was diagnosed with lower back inflammation last week.
Yadi to return as Puerto Rico manager for '26 Classic
Yadier Molina will return as the manager of Team Puerto Rico for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. As announced by the team on Wednesday, Molina will be Puerto Rico’s manager for the second straight WBC after guiding the nation to the quarterfinals of the 2023 tournament. Molina, a 10-time All-Star,
Stanton determined to play through pain, even though he 'can't open a bottle'
Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton missed the first two-plus months of last season due to tennis elbow (epicondylitis) in both arms, an issue he’s been dealing with since 2024. It’s still an issue for the slugger now in 2026. Stanton told NJ.com on Wednesday that he has “good days and
12 players who went from the Classic to Cooperstown
Clayton Kershaw decided to end his illustrious career following the 2025 season, meaning he is all but a lock to lead the 2031 Hall of Fame class. But before that, the legendary Dodgers ace still has some baseball left to play. He is a member of Team USA for the
Conforto agrees to Minor League deal with Cubs (source)
MESA, Ariz. -- The Cubs have a strong starting outfield trio, but the ballclub continues to look for ways to build up the depth behind that group and to create more contingency plans. That constant search for more help has led Chicago to veteran outfielder Michael Conforto. On Monday, the
Leahy takes strong first step in bid for Cardinals' rotation
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Kyle Leahy needed just three pitches against Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña on Sunday to demonstrate why he is in the running for a spot in the Cardinals’ starting rotation. They were the first three pitches of Leahy’s afternoon:
Cards add versatility, increase options by signing Urías to one-year deal
JUPITER, Fla. -- A right-handed-hitting outfielder has been on the Cardinals’ wish list all offseason. That move might still be to come. But it might not be as much of a necessity in the wake of Saturday’s news that St. Louis has signed a right-handed-hitting infielder.
The nastiest pitch at Cards camp? This prospect's changeup stands out
JUPITER, Fla. -- Luis Gastelum's changeup is so filthy, his teammates' reactions to it have to be censored. The Cardinals' pitching prospect recently faced catcher Pedro Pagés in a live batting practice session at the team's Spring Training facility. Manager Oliver Marmol said it was fun to witness that head
'Grandpa' Dustin May ready to guide Cardinals' rotation
Dustin May is a 28-year-old grandfather. OK, not really. But it can feel that way for the right-hander amid the Cardinals' youthful starting rotation, which contains no one older than 28. "It's definitely a big role change for me, coming over here -- being one of the young guys to
With starting job his ultimate goal, Cards top prospect gets tutelage from a legend
JUPITER, Fla. -- Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith was at Cardinals camp on Monday. Yadier Molina was, too. Adam Wainwright will be at the team's spring home soon as well. Those franchise icons want to impart their wealth of knowledge onto the players who will be leading this new era
Walker confident offseason overhaul on body will pay off at the plate
JUPITER, Fla. -- About 30 minutes after finishing his batting practice session for the day, Jordan Walker stood in the Cardinals' clubhouse at Roger Dean Stadium on Sunday and began miming the beginning of his swing in front of teammate Thomas Saggese. He showed how he would move his hands
Gallen returns to D-backs on 1-year deal
The Diamondbacks and Zac Gallen have agreed to a one-year deal to bring the right-hander back to Arizona, the club announced Sunday. The agreement is worth $22.025 million, the same value as the qualifying offer Gallen rejected in November, and $14 million is deferred, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand.
Former Cards top prospect may not be far from a rebound season
JUPITER, Fla. -- Tink Hence is well aware that his stock has fallen. “I’ve seen the rankings," he said Friday. The right-handed pitcher with big talent and a relatively small frame was a Top 100 prospect prior to each of the past three seasons, reaching as high as No. 64