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Shawn Childs|
Patrick McAvoy|
Scott Roche|
Maria Aldrich|
Shawn Childs|
The Boston Red Sox infielder showed what he can do.
Patrick McAvoy|
Cristian Javier looked promising on the mound for spring training debut.
Dominic Minchella|
Two of the 10 most statistically significant homers ever occurred last postseason. Let’s dive into the DNA of some of baseball’s most memorable moments.
Tom Verducci|
Greatness lies within the bat and skill set of Jordan Alvarez, but can he stay on the field for 150 games? And, is the Houston Astros' offense good enough for him to get elite RBI chances?
Shawn Childs|
Brice Matthews has been impressing during spring training. How will this impact his role with the Houston Astros?
Maria Aldrich|
The Boston Red Sox can't seem to get out of surprising trade rumors.
Patrick McAvoy|
At the halfway point of spring training and the Astros are 1-6 in seven games. Here's why there's a need to address problems ahead of the regular season.
Jeremy Gretzer|
Fantasy managers should think twice, as Houston Astros closer Josh Hader tops a list of high-profile relievers to avoid at their current ADP.
Ryan Shea|
The St. Louis Cardinals could still have a few pieces that interest other teams.

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Let's go around the diamond and pick the best performers from the first five iterations of the World Baseball Classic.
Tim Capurso, Ryan Phillips|
Andrew McCutchen is signing a minor league deal with the Rangers, putting an end to a rocky second stint with the Pirates.
Kyle Koster|
Four home runs helped Korea post a lopsided victory over Czechia in the WBC opener.
Kyle Koster|
From sluggers leading the charge on offense to hurlers who’ll be pushing up against their pitch counts, these players could determine the fate of their teams.
Ryan Phillips|
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Losing the 2023 final to Japan has raised the stakes for the best American players this time around.
Stephanie Apstein|
The A’s drafted Kyler Murray back in 2018, but he opted to head to the NFL.
Eva Geitheim|
Several countries will bring their best rosters ever to this edition, which could upend the typical hierarchy.
Ryan Phillips|
Puerto Rico was getting in some work in advance of the World Baseball Classic.
Kyle Koster|
Play-by-player Jason Benetti will work with local analysts every week.
Jimmy Traina|
Dodgers legend not looking forward to going head-to-head against former teammate.
Kyle Koster|
The international tournament begins on Wednesday, seeking to build on a thrilling 2023 edition.
Dan Gartland|
Jason Benetti will reportedly be the voice of 'Sunday Night Baseball'.
Kyle Koster|
Who can really challenge Japan and the U.S.?
Ryan Phillips|
Profar has received a 162-game suspension after testing positive for PEDs a second time in his career.
Tim Capurso|
Two Baseball Hall of Famers and a former perennial All-Star are now skippers in the dugout at the World Baseball Classic.
Tim Capurso|
Los Angeles Dodgers righty Roki Sasaki had another brutal spring training start, and the numbers are pretty concerning for the Japanese phenom.
Ryan Phillips|
Team USA manager Mark DeRosa compared his squad for the 2026 World Baseball Classic to the Dream Team.
Ryan Phillips|
Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark fired back at critics of the chains he wears and of his look in general.
Ryan Phillips|
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar is facing a 162-game suspension after a second positive test for performance-enhancing drugs.
Ryan Phillips|
Star-studded group includes Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes.
Kyle Koster|
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