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...
Suzuki back with Cubs, undergoes MRI on knee
ESPN - 16 Mar 2026 19:36
Seiya Suzuki was back at spring training with the Cubs on Monday and went for an MRI on his right knee that he injured while playing for Japan in the World Baseball Classic.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Giants near-perfect vs. Brewers; Birdsong ailing
ESPN - 16 Mar 2026 02:28
The San Francisco Giants were an out away from a perfect game and a strike away from a no-hitter before they were broken up by the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday in a spring training game.
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.