Baseball News
Royals sign veteran Marte to 1-year, $1M deal
ESPN - 2 Mar 2026 21:09
The Kansas City Royals signed two-time All-Star Starling Marte on Monday to a $1 million deal for the upcoming season.
DeRosa sets USA rotation with Webb set for G1
ESPN - 2 Mar 2026 21:09
Giants ace Logan Webb will start Game 1 of the World Baseball Classic for Team USA when it takes on Brazil in pool play Friday, manager Mark DeRosa said Monday afternoon.
Spring Breakout to become tourney in 2027, '28
ESPN - 2 Mar 2026 17:30
Major League Baseball will expand its Spring Breakout of games involving top prospects into a tournament next year, when the big league exhibition schedule could be impacted by a possible lockout.
Valdez dazzles in scoreless spring debut for Tigers
ESPN - 2 Mar 2026 17:30
New Tigers left-hander Framber Valdez threw 30 of his 43 pitches for strikes while pitching three scoreless innings against the Braves in his spring training debut.
Marlins broadcaster Hutton retiring after season
ESPN - 2 Mar 2026 17:30
Marlins television analyst Tommy Hutton announced Monday this will be his final season in the broadcast booth, 60 years after he made his MLB debut as a player.
A's have best ABS challenge success rates so far
ESPN - 2 Mar 2026 17:30
The Athletics had the highest success rate using the automated ball-strike system to overturn ball/strike calls during the first 10 days of spring training, winning 69.2% of challenges.
How many future Hall of Famers are playing in the 2026 WBC?
ESPN - 2 Mar 2026 15:42
From the locks to the long shots to those in between, we count Cooperstown candidates in this year's World Baseball Classic.
First title in 40 years? Inside the Mets' winter makeover - and what's next
ESPN - 2 Mar 2026 12:10
Saying goodbye to the team's four longest-tenured players was tough. But New York is turning the page.
History lessons: Should fantasy baseball managers steer clear of WBC participants?
ESPN - 2 Mar 2026 08:25
Tristan H. Cockcroft looks at the history of the WBC and whether or not fantasy managers should be afraid to draft those who participate.