Australia has become a force to be reckoned with in World Baseball Classic pool play. With a 5-1 win over Czechia, Australia has started the 2026 WBC with two consecutive wins, this coming after it went 3-1 in ‘23 pool play and advanced to its first quarterfinals.

For the first time in a decade, Milwaukee is the cream of the crop. The Brewers have ascended to the top spot in the MLB Pipeline farm system rankings. The last time the organization sat atop such a list was the 2016 midseason version, when it claimed eight Top 100

Japan and Chinese Taipei face off in what will likely be one of the greatest atmospheres you’ll find in a sporting event. The Tokyo Dome fans always turn out for Samurai Japan, with the ōendan -- Japan’s cheering squad -- pounding taiko drums, playing horns and cheering all game long.

Bryce Harper enters the World Baseball Classic and the 2026 season coming off a campaign that was subpar by his usual standards. He hit .261 with 27 homers and an .844 OPS, his lowest mark since 2016. He also missed a month with a right wrist injury, which limited him

Ninth inning. Two outs. Bases loaded. 0-2 count. Tying run at the plate. And … hold on a second. MLB’s new ABS challenge system certainly threw a little wrinkle into the ending of Thursday’s Grapefruit League tilt between the Blue Jays and the Braves at CoolToday Park in Venice, Fla.

The great NBA writer and podcaster Zach Lowe puts together an annual list called his NBA League Pass Rankings, based on watchability -- which teams, when you stumble across one of their games, you don’t dare click away. I’ve always loved this feature, because, as a sports fan, you understand

HOUSTON -- From the moment Team USA fell to Team Japan in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, USA manager Mark DeRosa has been anxious for another stab at a title. That pursuit begins Friday night at Daikin Park, where one of the most impressive rosters ever assembled will attempt to

MIAMI -- The Dominican Republic was the first team in World Baseball Classic history to go undefeated en route to the title, but that feels like a long time ago for the baseball-crazed country. After being eliminated in the first round three years ago, the Dominican -- which features one

Here we go: 16 years later, Puerto Rico is back hosting the World Baseball Classic at Hiram Bithorn Stadium. The crowd should be intense, the players are ready, Bad Bunny might land a helicopter on the mound and start performing. Who knows?

MIAMI -- The Dominican Republic has had some loaded lineups throughout the 20-year history of the World Baseball Classic.

Following the Americans’ first win in the World Baseball Classic in 2017, there was increased interest among big league stars to represent the States on this stage in '23. And after a close defeat at the hands of Japan in the '23 final, the enthusiasm to participate ramped up all

And so begins Pool A. Team Cuba, an island nation with historically great success in international play, will face off against Panama – a Central American country that calls baseball its No. 1 sport. Panama has improved greatly in international play over the past decade, while Cuba has been a

MIAMI -- Five teams are hoping to advance from Pool D of the World Baseball Classic at loanDepot park, but only two will have the good fortune to play in next week’s quarterfinals. The four-game sprint to the quarterfinals begins Friday, with the Netherlands and Venezuela opening pool play with

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Jesús Luzardo understandably has some big goals for 2026 on the heels of his breakout '25 campaign. Unfortunately, one of those goals is already off the table.

HOUSTON -- If Team Mexico uses the 2023 World Baseball Classic as motivation, it could shock the world this time around. Their first test will be against Great Britain, a relative newcomer after the team qualified for the tournament for the first time in 2023. Mexico’s performance against Team USA

MESA, Ariz. -- When Cubs manager Craig Counsell received the lineup and travel squad from the D-backs ahead of Thursday’s Cactus League game, he sent a photo of the list to his wife, Michelle. Their son Brady was included in the group of extra players heading to Sloan Park. The

Matt Davidson put his head down and trotted around the bases. He didn't think much of it, just another dinger to add to his collection. "I had no idea," Canada's slugging DH told me. "I came in the dugout and something was going on. It was hard with the language

JUPITER, Fla. – Remember this viral Lady Gaga meme? “No sleep. Bus. Club. ‘nother club. ‘nother club. Plane. Next place. No sleep.”

HOUSTON – Even on a team loaded with star power, there’s always one player who will inevitably wear the “rookie” label and go through the necessary initiation process before he’s truly invited to sit at the big kids’ table. In the case of Team USA, that player is 21-year-old Roman

MIAMI – Watching Team Venezuela take batting practice, it’s hard not to notice the star power on the roster. Ronald Acuña Jr., Jackson Chourio, Ranger Suarez and the Contreras brothers (Willson and William) are among those who have all accomplished great things during their Major League careers. But there’s one

TOKYO -- In 2023, Daddy Yankee -- along with producers Play-N-Skillz -- released the World Baseball Classic anthem, "Chispa." This year, the tournament couldn't be captured in one song, but three. It's the first time that the World Baseball Classic has released a full soundtrack album. Not only that, but

The third iteration of Spring Breakout is nearly here, and top prospects from across the baseball landscape will have their moment to shine across the diamonds of Arizona and Florida. The showcase will run from March 19-22 and will include rosters stacked with talent. All told, 91 players on MLB

Our annual tradition is back. Each spring, we look forward to the upcoming season by breaking down the 30 teams into eight or nine somewhat-subjectively defined tiers, grouping together those in similar situations. We've done it for several years now, and it's a fun way to get ready for the