Team USA received criticism throughout the 2026 World Baseball Classic, including some opining that they didn’t show enough emotion for their country (e.g., Venezuela’s profound reaction to winning the tournament and the Dominican Republic’s infectious enthusiasm from pool play through their eventual semifinal-round loss to the United States). San Francisco Giants star right-hander Logan Webb … Read more
The Cleveland Guardians won’t have to pay indicted pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz while Major League Baseball’s investigation continues into allegations of pitch-rigging for gamblers. Ortiz was placed on paid leave last July 3 and Clase on July 28, and they received their salaries while they didn’t pitch for the remainder of the season. … Read more
There was no shortage of stars in the World Baseball Classic, and many of them played their best baseball with a major international title on the line. The complete World Baseball Classic All-Tournament Team was unveiled on Wednesday following Venezuela’s triumph over the USA in Tuesday’s final. Of course, Venezuelan third baseman Maikel Garcia made … Read more
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Shohei Ohtani reached back for the heater and found it, blazing a 99-mph fastball past Willy Adames for his first strikeout of the afternoon on Wednesday. For a guy who hasn’t spent much time on the mound over the past 2 1/2 years, he doesn’t seem remotely rusty. The Japanese two-way … Read more
MLB fans who tuned into the World Baseball Classic were expecting big-time performances from superstars Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge and Juan Soto. They came away learning more about Venezuela’s title-winning squad and one espresso-loving Italy slugger. Ahead of the 2026 MLB season, some players have already boosted their profile by thriving on the worldwide stage. … Read more
Yes, the 2026 World Baseball Classic is over, but don’t go into a cave just yet: The 2026 MLB season commences March 25, and there are plenty of big names who will debut in new places. With that in mind, here’s a ranking of how the top 10 MLB free agent signings – as measured … Read more
Maikel Garcia was consistency personified for Venezuela in its run to its first World Baseball Classic title, and he was honored for it. The Venezuelan third baseman was named MVP of the 2026 World Baseball Classic following his nation’s 3-2 win over the USA in Tuesday’s Final. Garcia went 10 for 26 (.385) at the … Read more
After leading Venezuela to a victory in the World Baseball Classic Final, Salvador Perez feels there’s not much more he needs to complete. “Now I feel like I can retire,” Perez joked to the FOX Sports WBC panel following Venezuela’s 3-2 victory over Team USA. Perez had a significant impact on Venezuela’s win on Tuesday. … Read more
Venezuela is your new World Baseball Classic champion. After a dramatic back-and-forth affair at loanDepot Park in Miami on Tuesday, Venezuela beat the United States 3-2 to win its first-ever World Baseball Classic title. Venezuela was in complete control through eight innings before the U.S. made things interesting with a two-run home run from Bryce … Read more
Maikel Garcia has won a playoff series in his young career with the Kansas City Royals, but the star infielder might have had the biggest moment of his baseball life in Venezuela’s 4-2 win over Italy in the semifinal of the World Baseball Classic. Garcia seems to feel that way, too. Following Monday’s win, Garcia … Read more