Team USA and the Dominican Republic are co-favorites to win the World Baseball Classic, but which team has the ultimate edge?
Spring training can be a whirlwind, but a few Boston Red Sox players across the organization have been making strides this year. Who could make a real impact at the next level?
Trust us, it’s not a bad thing that Los Angeles Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw didn’t pitch for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.
If Team USA loses to the Dominican Republic, Mark DeRosa could be forced out. Look no further than Samurai Japan as an example of what happens when you fall short of expectations.
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani escaped the World Baseball Classic without an injury, and that’s all that matters.
Free Agency
Former New York Yankees All-Star pitcher Nestor Cortes remains unsigned. Which teams should try to sign Nasty Nestor?
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 leaving Team USA at the World Baseball Classic is nothing compared to how his looming free agency will feel.
There's still some talent to be had just weeks from Opening Day, but teams need to act fast.
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.
Paul Skenes will pitch for Team USA against the Dominican Republic on Sunday night. Here’s how Skenes has fared against Juan Soto and company.
This has been the most optimistic spring in recent memory for New York, with several young players appearing on the verge of a big-time year.
Pujols has clearly learned from his old skipper, Tony La Russa, and that should be excellent news for the D.R. and MLB teams eying him in the future.
Skubal delivered a dominant outing over 61 pitches ... for the Tigers in spring training, instead of Team USA.
Team USA catcher Cal Raleigh snubbed another Mariners teammate from a handshake, but Josh Naylor's reaction is great news for Seattle.
MLB Rumors
The World Baseball Classic isn't over, but some MLB teams have stood out more than others.
With Freddie Freeman abstaining from the World Baseball Classic for personal reasons, Marlins outfielder Owen Caissie has become the face of Team Canada.
Team USA advanced to the knockout round, but should they still be viewed as the World Baseball Classic favorites?
Jarren Duran's World Baseball Classic hot streak could lead to the Boston Red Sox attempting to trade him to the Kansas City Royals.
When the WBC ends, get ready to see those mock Paul Skenes trade proposals on your X/Twitter timeline again.
Superstar outfielder Aaron Judge isn't the vocal leader that Derek Jeter was, and it could doom the New York Yankees and Team USA.
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.
Around the world, the WBC feels like baseball’s World Cup. In the United States, something is missing.
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.
While MLB spring training isn't always a perfect sign of what's to come, there are still plenty of takeaways worth noting.