WBC Daily: Why Did Japan Fans Give Czechia’s Pitcher Getting A Rousing Ovation?

In a game that featured some top talent, it was the full-time electrician on the mound who shined brightest in Tuesday’s World Baseball Classic game between Japan and Czechia.  Catching up on Tuesday’s action from around the WBC: JUMP TO: Japan Rests Ohtani In Win  No Ohtani? No Problem For Japan Japan gave Shohei Ohtani … Read more

WBC Daily: Four Teams Advance To Quarterfinals; USA Beats Mexico

We have four quarterfinal teams for the World Baseball Classic. And we were treated to a thriller in Houston with Team USA taking down Mexico. Taking in all the action from Monday’s full slate of games: JUMP TO: Korea Advances, Ousts Aussies | Tatis Grand Slam in D.R. Win | Great Britain Takes Down Brazil … Read more

WBC Daily: Ozzie Albies’ Historic Walk-Off; Ohtani, Suzuki Lift Japan

All-Stars, MVPs, and Cy Young winners. Plenty of MLB’s best players will be taking the diamond and representing their countries at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. We’re following along with the top moments of each day. Here was the recap of the action on Saturday, March 7: JUMP TO: Shohei, Japan Get Tight Win | … Read more

WBC Daily: Shohei-Time in Tokyo; Mexico Rolls; Team USA Wins

All-Stars, MVPs, and Cy Young winners. Plenty of MLB’s best players will be taking the diamond and representing their countries at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. We’re following along with the top moments of each day. Here was the recap of the action on Friday, March 6: JUMP TO: Shohei Shines | Australia Undefeated | … Read more

How The Stars Aligned For Team USA’s Rotation For the World Baseball Classic

In the three years since Shohei Ohtani struck out Mike Trout to end a riveting 2023 World Baseball Classic, winning the tournament in 2026 has consumed Mark DeRosa’s every thought. To give his team the best chance, the Team USA manager knew there had to be a shift.  “You see it from every other country, … Read more

Aaron Judge, Bryce Harper Lead USA in Win Ahead Of World Baseball Classic

The United States wasted little time showing how potent its roster could be at the upcoming World Baseball Classic. The Americans needed just three batters to take a 2-0 lead in the first inning of their exhibition game against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday after Bobby Witt Jr. singled, Bryce Harper doubled and three-time … Read more

From The Dugout: World Baseball Classic Is A Preview Of Baseball’s Future

One of the most electric moments in baseball over the last decade didn’t happen in October.  It didn’t come under the weight of a 162-game grind, or for the prize of a Commissioner’s Trophy.  It came in March, with two countries stopping time, holding their breath, as Shohei Ohtani toed the rubber 60 feet and … Read more

2026 MLB Power Rankings: Where Do All 30 Teams Stand Before Spring Training?

Two months ago, we published FOX Sports’ way-too-early MLB power rankings before the start of the winter meetings. At that time, top free agents Kyle Tucker, Kyle Schwarber, Alex Bregman, Bo Bichette, Pete Alonso, Cody Bellinger, Framber Valdez and Ranger Suárez had yet to sign.  Now, they’ve all found their homes for 2026.  As pitchers and catchers … Read more