Kansas City Royals

Not every franchise enters the 2026 season with the same expectations. Let’s break down who’s aiming for a World Series and who’s just hoping to show progress.

The United States last won the WBC in 2017, almost 10 years ago. Since then the card market has grown exponentially and some of Team USA's cards have sold for thousands. There are five that standout as the top sales of Team USA WBC cards.

Kansas City Royals reliever Matt Strahm had his first chance to address the fan base live since his trade from the Philadelphia Phillies.

For fantasy drafters looking for a deeper dive into the player pool, I have over 400 players listed on my cheat sheet with many highlighted colors to show studs, upside, breakouts, sleepers, and deep sleepers.

The Kansas City Royals' third baseman came too far last season to still be treated like this.

These five AL MVP candidates have varying upside in fantasy baseball circa 2026.

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. received the most votes to win this year’s World Baseball Classic MVP.

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.

Tarik Skubal is the Cy Young favorite in the American League, while four other pitchers vie to be undervalued candidates for the highest honor.

In Case You Missed it

Every fantasy baseball season, a significant portion of front-line starters post bust seasons due to injuries. It's tempting to buy pitchers with great stats from the previous seasons, but many arms fail to repeat.

Latest MLB News

The quarterfinals of the WBC are set after an action-packed final day of pool play.

Team USA is advancing to the quarterfinal at the World Baseball Classic after Italy beat Mexico on Wednesday. The United States will face Canada.

Italy blew out Mexico 9-1 to win Pool B, which helped Team USA advance to the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic.

Here's everything you need to know on the pivotal World Baseball Classic showdown between Italy and Mexico, including WBC tiebreaker rules.

Three spots in the quarterfinals are up for grabs.

MLB pulled the embarrassing video from its website only to later repost it.

Team USA no longer controls its destiny. Here's what they are rooting for in tonight's game.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Raleigh addressed his viral handshake snub involving Mariners teammate Randy Arozarena during Team USA’s win over the Mexico at the World Baseball Classic.

Japan's star did not play but found a way to contribute to the joyous atmosphere.

A win over Italy would be the easiest route. But there are other ways for Team USA to advance.

Ondřej Satoria went viral for striking out Japan’s Shohei Ohtani three years ago.

Mariners teammates did not have much love on Monday night.

Panama infielder Jonathan Araúz got into an altercation with manager José Mayorga in the team’s dugout during a loss to Colombia.

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.

Follow along as Sports Illustrated live blogs the WBC matchup between Team USA and Mexico.

After making one dominant start for the U.S., Skubal will return to the Tigers.

Kansas City Royals

Trending News

More Stories

In Case You Missed it

Latest MLB News