Baseball News
Astros LHP Sousa (oblique) to start season IL
ESPN - 19 Mar 2026 23:22
Astros left-hander Bennett Sousa will begin the season on the injured list, manager Joe Espada said Thursday.
Blue Jays righty Yesavage to begin season on IL
ESPN - 19 Mar 2026 23:22
Manager John Schneider said Thursday that Trey Yesavage will begin the season on the injured list due to a shoulder impingement.
Profar gets full PED ban after appeal resolved
ESPN - 19 Mar 2026 23:22
Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar will miss the entire 2026 season after his appeal of a positive test for performance-enhancing drugs was resolved.
Mets experiment with pitch calls from the dugout
ESPN - 19 Mar 2026 23:22
The Mets are experimenting in spring training games with calling pitches from the dugout, following in the footsteps of the division-rival Marlins.
WBC's success may lead to midseason tourney
ESPN - 19 Mar 2026 23:22
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says the continued growth and success of the World Baseball Classic could lead to a midseason competition in the future.
WBC title game ratings nearly double from 2023
ESPN - 19 Mar 2026 23:22
This year's World Baseball Classic championship game between Venezuela and the United States was seen by 10,784,000 viewers on Fox and Fox Deportes, nearly double the viewership for Japan's victory over the U.S. ...
Giants' Birdsong to undergo Tommy John surgery
ESPN - 19 Mar 2026 23:22
San Francisco Giants pitcher Hayden Birdsong will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the entire season.
Where was Team USA's star closer?! How pitching restrictions rocked an otherwise epic WBC
ESPN - 19 Mar 2026 14:49
The 2026 World Baseball Classic was another success story. But issues with pitcher usage are still holding it back.
Opening Day: Schedule, matchups, previews and more
ESPN - 19 Mar 2026 13:38
We have you covered on everything you need to know to get ready for the start of the 2026 season on March 25.