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The Houston Astros' announcement about Josh Hader gives Bryan Abreu a great opportunity to start the season.
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Houston Astros Unsurprisingly Send Top Prospects Back to Minor League Camp with Walker Janek and Lucas Spence returning to the minor leagues.
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The Boston Red Sox are all set in the infield and don't need to make a splash.
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One potential weakness could derail the Houston Astros' chances in 2026 after a rather quiet offseason in terms of moves by general manager Dana Brown.
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See our strategy for building a 12-team fantasy baseball roster for 2026, starting from the 3rd overall pick in a snake draft.
Ryan Shea|
The second year outfielder is looking to bounce back after a rough second half in 2025.
Sean O'Leary|
Newly signed righthander Christian Roa has the potential of making the Houston Astros 40-man roster.
Jeremy Gretzer|
Spring training is well underway and there should be some worry for their offense as their season is weeks from kicking off.
Maddy Dickens|
The Boston Red Sox are all set in the infield right now.
Patrick McAvoy|
Discussing whether the San Diego Padres should consider this blockbuster trade proposal for Christian Walker.

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Team USA is advancing to the quarterfinal at the World Baseball Classic after Italy beat Mexico on Wednesday. The United States will face Canada.
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Italy blew out Mexico 9-1 to win Pool B, which helped Team USA advance to the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic.
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Here's everything you need to know on the pivotal World Baseball Classic showdown between Italy and Mexico, including WBC tiebreaker rules.
Tim Capurso|
Three spots in the quarterfinals are up for grabs.
Kyle Koster|
MLB pulled the embarrassing video from its website only to later repost it.
Jimmy Traina|
Team USA no longer controls its destiny. Here's what they are rooting for in tonight's game.
Kyle Koster|
The U.S. suffered an embarrassing loss to Italy on Tuesday night that puts the team’s fate in the World Baseball Classic out of its hands.
Tom Verducci|
Team USA manager Mark DeRosa claimed his squad had already clinched a spot in the knockout round of the World Baseball Classic. They hadn’t.
Ryan Phillips|
Italy pulled off a huge upset, beating Team USA 8–6. The U.S. may wind up eliminated from the World Baseball Classic as a result. Here are our three takeaways.
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New York Mets righty Nolan McLean is starting Game 4 for Team USA against Italy. The top pitching prospect ready to introduce himself to the world.
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Raleigh addressed his viral handshake snub involving Mariners teammate Randy Arozarena during Team USA’s win over the Mexico at the World Baseball Classic.
Kristen Wong|
Japan's star did not play but found a way to contribute to the joyous atmosphere.
Kyle Koster|
A win over Italy would be the easiest route. But there are other ways for Team USA to advance.
Kyle Koster|
Ondřej Satoria went viral for striking out Japan’s Shohei Ohtani three years ago.
Kristen Wong|
Mariners teammates did not have much love on Monday night.
Kyle Koster|
Panama infielder Jonathan Araúz got into an altercation with manager José Mayorga in the team’s dugout during a loss to Colombia.
Ryan Phillips|
The young Dominican Republic slugger hit 45 home runs last year with the Rays, but his fame is hitting a new level in the World Baseball Classic.
Tom Verducci|
Follow along as Sports Illustrated live blogs the WBC matchup between Team USA and Mexico.
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After making one dominant start for the U.S., Skubal will return to the Tigers.
Ryan Phillips|
American lineup has posted three walks for every strikeout at the WBC.
Kyle Koster|
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