Baseball News
Who will face the U.S. in the WBC final? Keys, X factors for Italy-Venezuela
ESPN - 16 Mar 2026 07:43
We've got you covered with predictions, live updates and takeaways from the second semifinal in Miami.
Team USA stifles D.R.'s offense to make WBC final
ESPN - 16 Mar 2026 02:28
The United States held the Dominican Republic's vaunted offense in check to advance to the World Baseball Classic final with a 2-1 victory.
Guardians 3B Ramírez (shoulder) day-to-day
ESPN - 16 Mar 2026 19:48
Guardians third baseman Jose Ramírez appears to have avoided major injury and is considered day-to-day after leaving Sunday's spring training game against the Athletics because of a sore left shoulder, manager Steph...
Phils' Rojas suspended 80 games for PED violation
ESPN - 16 Mar 2026 19:36
Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas was suspended for the first 80 games of the season by Major League Baseball on Monday after a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone.
Padres' Musgrove likely to open season on IL
ESPN - 16 Mar 2026 19:36
San Diego Padres starter Joe Musgrove is expected to open this season on the injured list while still working to come back from Tommy John surgery that kept him from pitching last year.
Italy changes plan, to start Nola vs. Venezuela
ESPN - 16 Mar 2026 19:36
Aaron Nola will start Monday night's World Baseball Classic semifinal for Italy against Venezuela rather than Michael Lorenzen.
Robot umps on checked swings moving to Triple-A
ESPN - 16 Mar 2026 19:36
Major League Baseball's experiment of a robot umpire technology system allowing challenges to checked swing calls is moving up from Class A to Triple-A.
Padres say Miller's availability for WBC final TBD
ESPN - 16 Mar 2026 19:36
Padres manager Craig Stammen said a decision on the availability of All-Star closer Mason Miller for Team USA's upcoming World Baseball Classic championship game Tuesday is to be determined.
High heat: Temps see Cactus League tweak times
ESPN - 16 Mar 2026 19:36
Bringing the heat in spring training is supposed to be about hard-throwing pitchers, not triple-digit temperatures like those that will impact Major League Baseball spring training games in Arizona for several days this ...
D.R. frustrated by blown call, but 'part of the game'
ESPN - 16 Mar 2026 09:20
Two hours after a blown ball-strike call ended the Dominican Republic's World Baseball Classic, players emerged from the team's clubhouse with smiles, music and a message.
Ohtani sets another record? A 4040 season for Soto? Handing out preseason Real or Not verdicts
ESPN - 16 Mar 2026 07:45
We determine whether these eight MLB stars can actually reach new heights in 2026.
Mets' Lindor has hit in post-surgery spring debut
ESPN - 16 Mar 2026 02:28
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor made his spring training debut on Sunday, going 1 for 3 with a run scored in his first game back after Feb. 11 hand surgery.
Rangers giving ball to Eovaldi for Opening Day
ESPN - 16 Mar 2026 02:28
Veteran right-hander Nathan Eovaldi, who posted a career-best 1.73 ERA in 22 starts in 2025, will again be the Opening Day starter for the Rangers.
Guardians' Ramírez jams shoulder on slide, exits
ESPN - 16 Mar 2026 02:28
Guardians third baseman José Ramírez left Sunday's spring training game against the Athletics with a sore left shoulder after jamming it sliding into third base, manager Stephen Vogt said.
MLBPA: Work stoppage might affect Olympic play
ESPN - 16 Mar 2026 02:28
A work stoppage that leads to canceled games during the 2027 Major League Baseball season could disrupt plans under discussion to have big league players participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.