

Ronald Acuña Jr. accomplished WBC goal Freddie Freeman never could with Braves
Unlike former teammate Freddie Freeman, Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. can say he reached the World Baseball Classic semifinals.Headlines

Another Cal Raleigh handshake snub is actually great news for Mariners
Team USA catcher Cal Raleigh snubbed another Mariners teammate from a handshake, but Josh Naylor's reaction is great news for Seattle.
Winners and losers from the World Baseball Classic: Red Sox, Giants on fire
The World Baseball Classic isn't over, but some MLB teams have stood out more than others.
Freddie Freeman paved the way for Owen Caissie and Canada's next WBC generation
With Freddie Freeman abstaining from the World Baseball Classic for personal reasons, Marlins outfielder Owen Caissie has become the face of Team Canada.
World Baseball Classic power rankings, revisited: Where Team USA ranks in knockout round
Team USA advanced to the knockout round, but should they still be viewed as the World Baseball Classic favorites?
This Red Sox-Royals trade for Jarren Duran is a perfect fit during spring training return
Jarren Duran's World Baseball Classic hot streak could lead to the Boston Red Sox attempting to trade him to the Kansas City Royals.Free Agency

Nestor Cortes is still a free agent, and it's time for that to change
Former New York Yankees All-Star pitcher Nestor Cortes remains unsigned. Which teams should try to sign Nasty Nestor?
Why Lucas Giolito is still available in MLB free agency
Lucas Giolito is still looking for a place to call home for the 2026 MLB season. This may seem surprising at first, but actually makes sense.
Tarik Skubal’s Team USA letdown offers a lesson ahead of MLB Free Agency
Tarik Skubal leaving Team USA at the World Baseball Classic is nothing compared to how his looming free agency will feel.
MLB free agency predictions: Where Giolito, Nester Cortes and former All-Stars will land
There's still some talent to be had just weeks from Opening Day, but teams need to act fast.
MLB Insider: Luzardo extension details, Giolito’s market and Arozarena–Raleigh beef
FanSided MLB insider Robert Murray goes inside Jesus Luzardo's extension with the Phillies (and other extension candidates), Lucas Giolito's free agency and the WBC dustup between Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena.
The Paul Skenes trade rumors are on pause, but for how much longer?
When the WBC ends, get ready to see those mock Paul Skenes trade proposals on your X/Twitter timeline again.
Aaron Judge is running out of time — for both the Yankees and Team USA
Superstar outfielder Aaron Judge isn't the vocal leader that Derek Jeter was, and it could doom the New York Yankees and Team USA.
Mistakes Mark DeRosa must avoid to save his Team USA legacy
Italy saved DeRosa from becoming a national punchline. But if he doesn't course-correct soon, this second chance at the WBC will be for nought.
The World Baseball Classic exposes everything American baseball is missing
Around the world, the WBC feels like baseball’s World Cup. In the United States, something is missing.
Cal Raleigh got a lesson in sportsmanship from Team USA's WBC rivals
Cal Raleigh's handshake snub looks even worse in retrospect. The Team USA catcher could learn a thing or two from the Dominican Republic and Venezuela stars who showed respect prior to their game in WBC pool play.MLB Rumors

The MLB spring training stats and storylines that actually matter on Opening Day
While MLB spring training isn't always a perfect sign of what's to come, there are still plenty of takeaways worth noting.
Ideal MLB destinations for Albert Pujols, Francisco Cervelli and more WBC managers
Could Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina be destined for MLB manager jobs after leading teams in the World Baseball Classic? The Phillies and Cardinals could come calling.
Who does Team USA play next? Updated WBC bracket after Americans march tosemifinals
In a North American grudge match, Team USA took down Canada 5-3 to advance to the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic. Who's next?
Why Aaron Nola and more American-born WBC stars play for Italy instead of Team USA
You may have noticed a whole lot of familiar faces in the Italian dugout at the World Baseball Classic.
Bryce Harper proved to Phillies he's not an elite player or leader at the WBC
Bryce Harper's not the elite player he wants to be. Harper's lack of pop is evident at the WBC, and his leadership is lacking, too. Team USA needs a reset, and that includes Harper.
Mark DeRosa's unforgivable ignorance represents Team USA's biggest WBC problem
Team USA could miss the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic, and manager Mark DeRosa is
Don't scapegoat Aaron Judge for Team USA’s potential WBC collapse
There's some irony in Judge's U.S. captaincy suffering from the same warped perception as his Yankees career, but that doesn't make it right.
This Reds-Blue Jays trade is all but necessary after Hunter Greene's injury
The Cincinnati Reds should try to make a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays, given their need for starting pitching following Hunter Greene's injury.
Jesus Luzardo's extension could cost the Phillies these free-agents-to-be
These future Philadelphia Phillies free agents just got that much harder to keep after Jesús Luzardo's five-year, $135 million extension.
