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WATCH LIVE: Puerto Rico vs. Colombia on FS1

5:28 PM EST

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?

USA, Brazil set for first World Baseball Classic face-off (8 p.m. ET on FOX)

2:05 PM EST

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

Nicaragua, Dominican Republic clash in '23 Classic rematch (7 p.m. ET on FS2)

1:11 AM EST

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

After 7 thrilling innings, Mexico breaks out late to top Great Britain in Pool B opener

33 minutes ago

HOUSTON -- Team Mexico would like to shake off any memories of what happened the last time it played in the World Baseball Classic, if not erase them completely. On Friday, Mexico took one very big necessary first step toward creating a new narrative, topping Great Britain, 8-2, in game

This home run celebration is fit for a king

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5:58 PM EST

Daikin Park isn't quite Buckingham Palace, although it shared some similarities on Friday. We can (sort of) explain: Pool B of the World Baseball Classic kicked off on Friday afternoon with Great Britain taking on Mexico in Houston, and over the course of the game -- which Mexico won, 8-2

In packed Pool D, Venezuela opens with important win over Netherlands

4:48 PM EST

MIAMI – Three years ago, Venezuela went undefeated in pool play, opening the World Baseball Classic with four straight victories before falling to the United States in the quarterfinals. The 2026 Classic started out in similar fashion for Venezuela, as a four-run fifth inning propelled them to a 6-2 win

Jones drives in Netherlands' first run of Classic with his HOF father watching ... from the dugout

5:48 PM EST

MIAMI – Friday’s opener was a family affair for the Netherlands. Andruw Jones, who will enter the Baseball Hall of Fame this summer, is managing the team for the first time after playing for the Netherlands in 2006 and 2013. And while he had familiarity with most of his players

Ohtani's back in business at Classic -- and he's already breaking more records

9:30 AM EST

TOKYO – When Shohei Ohtani plays in Japan, he makes sure to put on a show. He regularly takes batting practice on the field -- something he rarely does in the Majors -- making sure to reward his home country’s fans who fill the ballpark.

Yankees prospect throwing so hard even Cole is left stunned

36 minutes ago

TAMPA, Fla. -- Carlos Lagrange’s triple-digit heat is building a growing fan club around Yankees camp this spring, a group that now includes former Cy Young Award winner Gerrit Cole. “It’s like, silly. I’ve never seen anything like it,” Cole said. “It’s wild. I’m just blown away by the velocity

6 sneaky-fun teams to watch this season

11:45 AM EST

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

This O's prospect's HR streak is now over ... but he's still batting 1.000!

4:42 PM EST

SARASOTA, Fla. -- Vance Honeycutt was never going to hit a home run every at-bat for the rest of his life. So, his homer streak -- which reached four consecutive spring at-bats on Wednesday -- was guaranteed to end eventually. The day came Friday, when Honeycutt made his fifth appearance

There's a new No. 1 in farm system rankings

March 5, 2026

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

Moncada helps Cuba make a statement in Classic opener vs. Panama

3:19 PM EST

Coming into the 2026 World Baseball Classic, there’d been so much talk of Cuba not having the kind of team, or the same historically strong footprint in the baseball world that they’d had for so many years. Still, outside of the noise, Cuba entered this year’s Classic looking to keep

How a green index card is honing Brewers' ABS approach

1:14 PM EST

PHOENIX -- Phase one of the Brewers’ introduction to MLB’s Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) System was a feeling-out period. Now, it’s on to phase two, and it shouldn’t surprise anyone that one of MLB’s innovative teams is trying something new. If you watched the dugout closely during the Brewers’ 10-8 win

Inbox: Where will young shortstops fit in White Sox infield?

2:07 PM EST

All of MLB Pipeline's organizational Top 30 Prospects lists are updated, and our new farm system ratings are complete as well. Now we turn our attention to Spring Training and Spring Breakout. There's plenty of baseball and plenty of questions, so let's get to them ...

After emotional offseason, McCutchen grateful for opportunity with Rangers

3:59 PM EST

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Andrew McCutchen had the attire ready. On Thursday morning, as reporters percolated that the former National League MVP was signing a Minor League deal with the Rangers, McCutchen took to Twitter to confirm the deal. It took no words, just a cowboy hat, some boots and a

Reddit AMA: Mayer and starting rotation hot topics ahead of 2026

1:58 PM EST

Recently, Red Sox beat reporter Ian Browne held an Ask Me Anything on Reddit with fans at r/redsox. This mailbag features questions and answers from there. You can read the full transcript here. Questions and responses have been lightly edited for clarity.

D-backs optimistic Carroll, Kelly will begin season on Opening Day roster

4:56 PM EST

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Diamondbacks got good news about a pair of high-profile players when outfielder Corbin Carroll and right-hander Merrill Kelly each took steps forward in their return from injuries Friday, increasing the chances that both could open the season on the active roster.

Ohtani's slam in historic 10-run inning catapults Japan past Chinese Taipei

9:13 AM EST

TOKYO -- The defending champs and the most talented baseball player on the planet make for a dangerous combination. On Friday night, Samurai Japan began its World Baseball Classic title defense, taking on a Chinese Taipei team that upset it in the 2024 Premier12 tournament.

Molly Jolly to succeed John Carpino as Angels president

1:55 PM EST

TEMPE, Ariz. -- The Angels are set to promote Molly Jolly as their next club president, as longtime executive John Carpino is retiring from his position as president, the club announced on Friday. It’s a historic hire for the Angels, as Jolly will become the ninth president and the first

Equipped with new 'engine,' Kemp could help Phils solve LF puzzle

3:15 PM EST

BRADENTON, Fla. -- Every player knows that each Spring Training is a bit different from year to year -- but no Phillie knows that better than Otto Kemp. At this time a year ago, Kemp was just a Minor Leaguer trying to hit enough in camp to catch the Phillies'

Stephenson prepping for Opening Day after two injury-plagued seasons

4:51 PM EST

TEMPE, Ariz. -- Right-hander Robert Stephenson took a big step in his bid to get ready for Opening Day, as he faced hitters for the first time this spring. Stephenson, who has been dealing with elbow and forearm issues over the last two seasons, looked sharp, hitting 95 miles per

Cavalli carves through Astros, lined up for possible Opening Day nod

6:00 PM EST

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Ideally, the Nationals hoped Cade Cavalli would pitch into the fourth inning on Friday. They wanted the right-hander to get built up in his second Spring Training start, but not at the expense of a high pitch count. Cavalli is preparing for his first full