Tag: MLB

Former Blue Jays pitcher, 39, announces he’ll retire immediately after WBC

Paolo Espino’s return to the World Baseball Classic — 20 years after his first WBC — will mark the end of the road for the 39-year-old pitcher. MORE: Mets pitcher suddenly removed from Team Israel at WBC Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Espino announced (via Antonio Puesan on X) that after Panama’s WBC run ends, he will retire […]

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Shohei Ohtani makes big statement at World Baseball Classic

Superstars tend to rise to the occasion on the international stage, and Shohei Ohtani did exactly that with a jaw-dropping performance at the World Baseball Classic. Ohtani delivered one of the tournament’s most electrifying performances, going 3-for-4 with five RBIs, highlighted by a towering grand slam that helped power Japan to a dominant victory over […]

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2026 World Baseball Classic rules: Is there a pitch count?

Everyone loves the big hits and awesome swings in momentum that offense can create in baseball. More often than not though, it’s pitching that really determines the outcome of a game. Leaving a breaking ball high results in disaster. Failing to locate your fastball can lead to a barrel. Pitching is all about limiting mistakes, […]

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2026 World Baseball Classic rules: Is there a mercy run-rule?

Everyone loves a competitive game. Not many enjoy watching blowout games. Especially in a tournament as exciting as the World Baseball Classic, fans want to see a game where both teams have their stars on the field and are competing to win the ball game. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Of course, the potential of high-scoring affairs […]

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Tainy Takes The Field To Helm A World Baseball Classic Soundtrack Featuring Myke Towers, Young Miko, And More

The 2026 World Baseball Classic has begun. It kicked off with Pool C play in Tokyo yesterday (March 4, ET), while Pool A, Pool B, and Pool D begin in Puerto Rico, Houston, and Miami, respectively, on March 6. For the international event, World Baseball Classic Inc. went all in on music this year by […]

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Pirates Bolster Infield Depth In Surprising Trade With Division Rival

Many MLB teams are afraid of trading with their division rivals, but not the Pittsburgh Pirates. After sending Ke’Bryan Hayes to the Cincinnati Reds last summer, the Pirates made another trade with the Reds this week, swapping right-handed relief pitcher Kyle Nicolas for utilityman Tyler Callihan on Wednesday. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Callihan, 25, debuted with […]

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Inside Japan's baseball team: A complete roster and more about 2026 World Baseball Classic team

Inside Japan’s baseball team: A complete roster and more about 2026 World Baseball Classic team originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Team Japan is the reigning champion of the World Baseball Classic. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement They won the 2023 tournament, beating the United States […]

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USA pitching rotation projection: When to expect Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal and more in 2026 World Baseball Classic

USA pitching rotation projection: When to expect Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal and more in 2026 World Baseball Classic originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. One of the United States’ Achilles heels in past World Baseball Classics has been the team’s inability to recruit star-level […]

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Pirates, Reds make surprise trade swapping a pitcher for a hitter

Pirates, Reds make surprise trade swapping a pitcher for a hitter originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. It’s not often divisional foes make trades in MLB, but that’s what the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds did on Wednesday. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The Pirates are […]

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Notable NFL player who were drafted to MLB

The worlds of the National Football League (NFL) and Major League Baseball (MLB) rarely overlap, but every so often an athlete comes along with the talent to pursue both. These multi-sport standouts possess the kind of rare athleticism that allows them to excel on the football field while also attracting attention from professional baseball scouts. […]

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Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar tests positive for PED again

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar has tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug. On Tuesday night, Major League Baseball announced Profar received a 162-game suspension without pay. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports the MLB Players Association will challenge the possible suspension. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The Atlanta Braves released a statement on Monday evening saying they are […]

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Braves break silence on Jurickson Profar’s massive PED suspension

The Atlanta Braves issued a statement Tuesday after outfielder Jurickson Profar was suspended 162 games —effectively, the entire 2026 season — for performance enhancing drug use. MORE: Former Braves star slams Jurickson Profar immediately after PED suspension Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Profar, 33, tested positive for exogenous testosterone, which is banned by the joint drug agreement […]

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Where to watch Canada vs. Blue Jays today: Time, TV schedule, channel, live stream for WBC team exhibition game

Where to watch Canada vs. Blue Jays today: Time, TV schedule, channel, live stream for WBC team exhibition game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. It’s the pre-World Baseball Classic exhibition game that had to happen: Canada vs. Toronto on Tuesday from Florida. Advertisement […]

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2026 World Baseball Classic MVP odds, top 10 betting favorites

Countless MLB stars will be competing this month, and the 2026 World Baseball Classic MVP odds have been released heading into the massive global tournament. While Japan and the United States have stacked rosters heading into the WBC, the event’s betting favorites for MVP dropped, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The 2026 World […]

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