Baseball News
Kings of Command: Nine fantasy breakout pitchers to draft late
ESPN - 11 Mar 2026 07:48
Which overlooked pitchers have the skills to come up with a big season? Tristan H. Cockcroft presents his annual look at MLB's "Kings of Command."
U.S. in jeopardy at WBC after upset loss to Italy
ESPN - 11 Mar 2026 00:42
Italy stunned Team USA with an 8-6 victory in World Baseball Classic pool play Tuesday night, one of the biggest upsets in the tournament's 20-year history that puts the Americans in jeopardy of not advancing to the ...
U.S. averts WBC disaster, advances with Italy win
ESPN - 11 Mar 2026 22:26
Team USA advanced out of pool play in the World Baseball Classic and will face Canada on Friday in the tournament's quarterfinals, averting a disastrous flameout thanks to Italy's 9-1 victory against Mexico on We...
White Sox catcher Teel likely to miss 4-6 weeks
ESPN - 11 Mar 2026 20:29
White Sox catcher Kyle Teel is expected to miss 4-6 weeks after suffering a right hamstring strain during Italy's win over Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.
D-backs' Carroll (hand) hitless in spring debut
ESPN - 11 Mar 2026 20:29
Diamondbacks star Corbin Carroll made his spring training debut Wednesday, going hitless in his first at bats since he had surgery to repair the hamate bone in his right hand Feb. 12.
World Baseball Classic tiebreaker scenarios: How can Team USA advance?
ESPN - 11 Mar 2026 10:50
The United States' WBC fate is now out of its hands. Here's how the U.S. can move on to the quarterfinals - or be sent packing.
Astros closer Hader to open season on injured list
ESPN - 11 Mar 2026 10:48
Astros closer Josh Hader, who has been dealing with biceps inflammation, will open the season on the IL. Bryan Abreu will serve as closer until Hader returns.
30 MLB teams, 30 breakout stars: The players who will make the biggest leap in 2026
ESPN - 11 Mar 2026 07:23
From veterans in new roles to former top prospects ready to reach new heights, here's who we expect to level up.