HOUSTON – They came here singing canzones. Not Dominic Canzone (though he was there) but Italian “canzones.” As in, songs.

HOUSTON -- The United States assembled its best roster yet for this World Baseball Classic. But its fate will now come down to the rosters of Italy and Mexico. “It’s out of our control,” Team USA captain Aaron Judge said. “Now we just need a little luck, and we’ll see

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Canada, in five previous World Baseball Classic tournaments, has never made it to the quarterfinal round. After a 3-2 win over the previously undefeated Puerto Rico (3-1) on Tuesday night, they’re a step closer to doing just that. The two scenarios are pretty simple for

Astros closer Josh Hader will start the season on the injured list, manager Joe Espada told reporters on Wednesday morning. Houston will open its season on March 26 against the Angels. Hader, who missed the final two months of last season with a left shoulder capsule strain, said when camp

HOUSTON -- Twenty years ago, Ken Griffey Jr. was playing for the United States in the inaugural World Baseball Classic. Now, he's capturing Team USA's biggest moments of the 2026 Classic -- behind the camera. Griffey has been in Houston, where Team USA is playing, as a credentialed photographer for

PEORIA, Ariz. -- If there was any drama brewing between Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena at the World Baseball Classic, last year's AL MVP runner-up took steps to defuse it on Tuesday afternoon. "I hate that this is a thing,” Raleigh said via FaceTime with three Mariners beat reporters. “I

Five teams have advanced out of pool play at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, leaving three spots in the next round up for grabs. Samurai Japan clinched the top spot in Pool C with a narrow victory over Australia on Sunday. Meanwhile, Korea secured the second seed in that pool

Puerto Rico pitcher José De León has been waiting his whole life to see it. Nolan Arenado heard it might happen but said when it did, it “totally exceeded” his expectations. Puerto Rico’s official baseball historian, Jorge Delgado, can barely get out the words when asked how he felt hearing

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Here we go. Canada vs. Cuba with all the World Baseball Classic marbles on the line. Cuba wins? It’s on to the quarterfinals in Houston as the second seed from Pool A. Canada wins? It advances to Houston as the one seed from Pool A.

HOUSTON – Italy and Mexico came into Pool B of the World Baseball Classic looking like they’d be sparring for second place behind the Team USA juggernaut. But when they meet in the finale of the group stage at Daikin Park on Wednesday night, both of these two proud clubs

MIAMI -- Pool D of the World Baseball Classic saved the best for last: Venezuela vs. the Dominican Republic to decide first place.

While it's going to be a surprise if anyone besides Aaron Judge or Shohei Ohtani wins an MVP Award in 2026, there's an obvious group of stars who are best positioned to challenge those two behemoths. You know them well: Bobby Witt Jr. and Juan Soto, José Ramírez and Ronald

MIAMI -- Team Israel got to play "Hava Nagila" one more time at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Israel ended its tournament on a high note by beating the Netherlands, 6-2, at loanDepot park on Tuesday, in what was the final game for both teams.

TEMPE, Ariz. -- As Angels manager Kurt Suzuki began his media session Tuesday morning, he was immediately asked why the pitching matchup between his club and the Padres was so notable. “Ferris Bueller?” Suzuki said with a smile.

HOUSTON -- A big night for Team Italy catcher Kyle Teel ended abruptly, as the young White Sox backstop injured himself running the bases in World Baseball Classic pool play in an 8-6 victory over Team USA on Tuesday night at Daikin Park.

SAN JUAN -- There've been whispers and tales of Matt Wilkinson's pitch his whole life. How did it get to home plate so fast? Wasn't it just in his glove? Why is it already past me? He's heard the same questions from batters in high school, the Minor Leagues, even

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Quietly on Tuesday, more than two weeks in advance of Opening Day, Francisco Lindor took a significant step back toward full health. Lindor played four defensive innings in a Minor League game against the Cardinals while the Mets topped St. Louis, 6-1, at Clover Park,

The way Pete Crow-Armstrong swung the bat in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic game against Italy likely has Cubs fans even more ready to start the season.

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The checkered injury history of Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene added another unwanted chapter when the club revealed Tuesday he would undergo arthroscopic surgery to remove bone chips and loose bodies from his right elbow. Greene, 26, will have the procedure performed on Wednesday in Los Angeles

NEW YORK -- Often when Major League Baseball hosts college students at its headquarters, the room is filled with bright-eyed young people pursuing a career in sports. Last Friday’s event, however, had a broader goal. As part of the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholars program’s annual Mentoring and Leadership Conference, MLB

The Yankees and Giants will open the 2026 MLB season on March 25. We’ll be counting down to that date with our annual preview series, with each story looking ahead to the coming season by breaking down a particular topic. Previously: The best pending free agent in each division. Today:

PEORIA, Ariz. -- Bobby Witt Jr. had one of those games on Monday night. You know the one. Two doubles, one of which had you thinking, ‘How did he get to second base that fast?’ A stolen base. And two jaw-dropping defensive plays that had even the best pitcher in

Ballpark food can come in many vessels, whether it’s a traditional tray, a bucket or novelty helmets. The Mariners are aiming for a much bolder choice of vessel for food this year.