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

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

MLB Spring Training Buzz: Cardinals Extend Manager Oliver Marmol to 2-Year Deal

It’s time to dust off those ball bags! MLB spring training has commenced.  Pitchers and catchers are starting to report to Arizona and Florida for all 30 teams with Opening Day on March 25.  Rosters are getting finalized and every team’s new offseason additions are getting their reps in — not to mention the much-anticipated … Read more

Padres Reliever Yuki Matsui Ruled Out of WBC for Japan Due to Groin Strain

Padres reliever Yuki Matsui’s will not pitch for Japan in the World Baseball Classic and the left-hander’s status for San Diego’s season opener in a month also is unclear because of a left groin strain. Matsui was still throwing off flat ground Thursday, a week after cutting short a batting practice session because of the … Read more

Touching Base: MLB Teams Preparing Strategies For New ABS Challenge System

No more yelling about an egregious strike-three call or a ball four that touched the zone.  Or at least, not as often.  The start of spring training games this weekend also marks the beginning of the automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system that will be introduced to Major League Baseball for the first time in 2026.  … Read more

2025 MLB All-Stars on USA, Japan and Other 2026 World Baseball Classic Teams

Stars, stars everywhere. That’s what the 2026 World Baseball Classic has in store for baseball fans when the 20-team tournament begins on March 4. Team USA, Japan, the Dominican Republic, Mexico and other countries are stacked with MLB talent and all will aim to reach the championship game on March 17 in Miami. – World … Read more

Biggest Winners and Losers of the MLB Offseason

The two-time defending champions again made the ultimate splash(es) this offseason, while some other top teams kept us guessing for the majority of the cold season. Meanwhile, a surprising number of would-be contenders appear content with mediocrity.  Outside any last-minute developments, the time for your favorite team to make vital moves is in the rearview … Read more