2026 MLB Power Rankings: Where Every Team Stands Entering The All-Star Break

Even teams with losing records still have reason to believe.  The Mariners are 48-49, yet they would get the final playoff spot in the embarrassing American League if the season ended today. Meanwhile, the Red Sox and Tigers, once left for dead, are suddenly making noise and among the six AL teams within four games … Read more

MLB All-Star Game Snubs: The Player From Every Team Who Should Have Made It

Major League Baseball has unveiled the All-Star Game rosters, and you’re probably wondering how one (or more) of the best players from your favorite team didn’t make it.  But don’t fret yet.  Remember, this is just the initial list. There will be replacements and changes before the All-Star Game takes place July 14 (8 p.m. … Read more

Dodgers Snap Cubs’ 10-Game Winning Streak Behind Roki Sasaki’s Outing

Roki Sasaki earned his second major league victory and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied with six runs in the fourth inning to beat the Cubs 12-4 on Saturday night, snapping Chicago’s 10-game winning streak. Shohei Ohtani ended an 0-for-12 skid with a single in the first and then swiped second for just his second stolen … Read more

MLB Roundtable: Dodgers and Cubs Are Off to Great Start, But What Are the Deficiencies?

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been as advertised out of the gate, and the Chicago Cubs are on a heater, winning each of their last 10 games. In fact, the two teams are in the midst of a three-game series in Los Angeles. Catch Game 2 of the series on Saturday at 7:15 p.m. ET … Read more

Another Cubs Extension: Chicago Reportedly Agrees to Deal with Standout 2B Nico Hoerner

The Chicago Cubs have made another move to ensure that their core will remain intact for the foreseeable future. Second baseman Nico Hoerner has agreed to a six-year extension with the Cubs, ESPN reported Thursday. The value of the deal is unknown.  Hoerner, 28, was entering his final season of team control prior to Thursday’s … Read more

WBC Daily: Venezuela Crowned Champions After Historic Win Over Team USA

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

WBC Daily: Venezuela Ends Italy’s Espresso Run To Set Up Final vs. USA

We’re set for a World Baseball Classic final for the ages. USA vs. Venezuela. Two of the tournament favorites will play for it all on Tuesday in Miami. But before we get to that, let’s recap Monday’s semifinal action at the World Baseball Classic.  Venezuela Into First Ever WBC Final In the end, the espresso … Read more

How Are USA Stars Taking Criticism Over Style of Play At WBC? ‘It’s Hilarious’

LoanDepot Park (Miami) – Hours after the Dominican Republic was eliminated by the United States, players walked out of the clubhouse blasting a high-energy Dominican Dembow song. Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr., Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Juan Soto strutted through the tunnel of the Miami Marlins’s stadium unable to mask their expressions of disappointment and … Read more

USA vs. Dominican Republic World Baseball Classic: Starters, Lineups, How To Watch

Team USA’s star-studded lineup led by New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge and Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes can turn their attention to the semifinals at the 2026 World Baseball Classic.   The USA handled Canada in Friday’s quarterfinals win against Canada and are now gearing up for Sunday’s semifinal clash against the vaunted Dominican … Read more

WBC Daily: Japan’s Reign Ends; Italy’s Espresso-Fueled Run Continues

We are down to the final four of the World Baseball Classic, and we’ll have a new champion.  Defending champion Japan is out after losing to Venezuela in Saturday’s quarterfinals. The South American squad now joins two star-studded powerhouses and one espresso-powered surprise for the semifinals in Miami.  Italy took down Puerto Rico earlier on … Read more