2026 AL, NL MVP Odds: Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge Favored

A lot of history has a chance to be made when it comes to MLB MVP awards this season.  Let’s check out the odds for the AL and NL MVP race at DraftKings Sportsbook as of March 24. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place … Read more

Shohei Ohtani Pitches Over 4 Innings in Spring Training Game Against Giants

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

Which 6 World Baseball Classic Standouts Improved Their MLB Stock?

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

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

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

WBC Daily: Dominican Republic Keeps Hittin’ Home Runs; USA Reaches Semifinals

Team USA was able to hold off Canada to reach the World Baseball Classic semifinals, and now Aaron Judge and Co. will take on the hard-hitting Dominican Republic – a squad that cannot stop launching dingers.  A big-time semifinal clash in Miami awaits us on Sunday between two tournament favorites. But before we get to … Read more

Skenes vs. Sluggers: Get Ready for USA-Dominican Republic in WBC Semifinals

DAIKIN PARK (Houston) – As Team USA quashed a late charge from Canada on Friday night, Paul Skenes had already started the process of preparing for a seemingly indomitable machine.  The reigning National League Cy Young Award winner, the best hope the United States has of getting back to the World Baseball Classic final, took … Read more

World Baseball Classic Power Rankings: All 8 Quarterfinalists Ranked

It’s not surprising to see Japan and the Dominican Republic emerge from World Baseball Classic pool play undefeated. The third unbeaten squad, though? It’s not who anyone would’ve expected.  The 20-team field is down to eight, and while pool play didn’t go the way Team USA would’ve envisioned, the dream team survived thanks to Italy’s … Read more

2026 World Baseball Classic MVP Odds: Shohei Ohtani Holds Steady as Favorite

Shohei Ohtani captured MVP in the 2023 World Baseball Classic after leading Japan to its third WBC title in the most spectacular fashion.  And in 2026, he’s on pace to grab the trophy once more.  Here are the latest odds at FanDuel Sportsbook as of March 12. This page may contain affiliate links to legal … Read more