Now this is what you call a showdown. Two-time defending AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal will climb the mound opposite 2022 NL Cy Young Award winner Sandy Alcantara this afternoon at Comerica Park as the Tigers host the Marlins at 1:40 p.m. ET. Hits will almost certainly be

Ethan Holliday's power is legit. Holliday -- the younger brother of Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday and the son of seven-time All-Star Matt Holliday -- showed off his 65-grade power in Friday’s 9-5 loss for Single-A Fresno, launching his first home run of the young season. MLB Pipeline’s No. 21

There’s no slowing down Franklin Arias these days. MLB Pipeline’s No. 28 prospect -- and the No. 2 Red Sox prospect -- logged a three-hit game on Friday night while batting leadoff in a 5-2 victory for Double-A Portland. The 20-year-old shortstop is now hitting .538/.611/.692 in five games to

An exciting promotional giveaway is coming to a ballpark near you. All 30 teams have lined up their promotional schedules for the 2026 season, with giveaways ranging from bobbleheads to basketball jerseys to iconic disguises. Don't worry: Your dogs will be included, too. With an assist from MLB.com's beat writers,

Here's a fun stat on velocity, which MLB's Daren Willman first pointed out last week on X. Entering play on Tuesday, the average four-seam fastball velocity so far in 2026 was 94.6 mph. Compare that to the beginning of the pitch-tracking era, in 2008, when the average heater clocked in

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Opening Week festivities are already in the books, but there’s plenty more baseball on deck. This week’s slate of games features a number of dates we’ve had circled on the calendar all winter -- from a World Series rematch to the Rays’ return to Tropicana Field to more MLB action

Jo Adell outdid himself on Saturday night with a defensive performance for the ages. The Angels right fielder robbed not one, not two, but three home runs in L.A.'s 1-0 victory over the Mariners. Two of Adell's home run robberies occurred in the game's final two innings, preventing Seattle from

Did Junior Caminero make this highlight-reel catch? Well, it sort of depends who you ask.

The kids may be better than alright -- they may be stars. Rookies stole the show in the first weekend of the 2026 season, rewriting the record books with a slew of achievements. Here’s the latest: Chase DeLauter (CLE) and Sal Stewart (CIN) took home AL and NL Player of

A new baseball season also means a new slew of injuries, and a number of teams are already trying to figure out how to navigate key absences. Here are the teams facing the most injury-related adversity -- based on the sheer number of injuries, the expected severity of said injuries,

The 2026 MLB regular season is actually here! It all starts with the MLB Opening Night game between the Yankees and Giants on Netflix at 8:05 p.m. ET on Wednesday. That leads directly into Opening Day on Thursday. That means you only have a handful of hours left to make

It’s hard to believe, but the 2026 season is almost here, with Opening Night looming on Wednesday. This season-opener promises to be historic: For the very first time in a regular-season game, players will be able to challenge balls and strikes thanks to the Automated-Ball Strike (ABS) Challenge system, powered

The Automated-Ball Strike (ABS) Challenge System, powered by T-Mobile, is coming to MLB in 2026. We've seen baseball's latest innovation at Spring Training in each of the past two years, along with the Minor Leagues and the 2025 All-Star Game. Of the many things that we've already learned, perhaps this

The Pirates have discussed a possible long-term extension with Konnor Griffin, MLB Pipeline’s No. 1 overall prospect, a source told MLB.com’s Jonathan Mayo. The source told Mayo that the details have yet to be determined, but the talk has been around a deal for as long as nine years and

Tuesday’s World Baseball Classic title game was the most-watched WBC telecast of all time, FOX Sports PR announced on Thursday. An audience of 10.784 million viewers tuned in to watch Venezuela capture its first WBC title with a thrilling 3-2 triumph over Team USA. Viewership peaked from 10:30-10:45 p.m. ET,

In the aftermath of the national team winning its first-ever World Baseball Classic title, a raucous celebration is still ongoing in Venezuela. A video posted by journalist Robert Lobo on X on Wednesday night shows Venezuelans flooding the historic Avenida Bolívar in Caracas, the nation’s capital, with a caravan of

Netflix’s broadcast of MLB Opening Night just added a whole lot of star power. Barry Bonds will join Netflix’s broadcast team as an analyst on the pregame and postgame desk for Wednesday’s showdown between the Yankees and Giants. First pitch of the 2026 season is set for 8:05 p.m. ET

If you’ve ever wanted to be a part of Opening Day festivities, Netflix has the perfect opportunity for you.

After an undeniably thrilling World Baseball Classic, it’s time to shift our attention back to Spring Training, with just one week to go until the real thing. Yes, that’s right, and we double-checked our calendars. Opening Night is just one week away, with the Giants and Yankees squaring off to

Venezuela’s triumph at the 2026 World Baseball Classic will be celebrated in Cooperstown. Following their first WBC title, Venezuela is sending a slew of items to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, NY.

Several experimental rule changes are coming to Minor League Baseball ahead of the upcoming 2026 season. The new rules will be implemented in various ways across different levels of the Minors. They are designed to further improve the pace of play, increase action and provide additional opportunities for players to

Monday’s World Baseball Classic semifinal clash between Italy and Venezuela carries a little extra meaning for Team Italy manager Francisco Cervelli. Cervelli was born and raised in Venezuela. His mother, Damelis, is Venezuelan. Cervelli’s Italian roots come from his father, Emanuele, who was born in Italy, but he immigrated to

Guardians infielder Brayan Rocchio is joining Team Italy for the World Baseball Classic ahead of the team’s semifinal matchup with Venezuela on Monday, manager Francisco Cervelli announced on Sunday. Rocchio replaces Mariners infielder Miles Mastrobuoni, who suffered a calf injury during Italy’s victory over the U.S. in pool play.

After a thrilling round of pool play, the World Baseball Classic is about to level up. Eight teams -- two from each pool -- are still alive in their pursuit of a WBC title as the event takes on a tournament-style, single-elimination format. The quarterfinals begin with a two-game slate