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Seiya Suzuki Undergoes MRI on Right Knee Following Japan’s 8-5 Loss
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki returned to Mesa, Arizona, for an MRI on his right knee after suffering an injury during Japan's 8-5 loss to Venezuela.
Jose Ramírez Day-to-Day After Left Shoulder Injury in Guardians' 12-6 Victory
Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramírez is considered day-to-day following a left shoulder injury sustained during Sunday's 12-6 win against the Athletics.
Mason Miller Availability for WBC Final TBD After 2-1 Semifinal Win
All-Star closer Mason Miller secured the final six outs in a 2-1 victory over the Dominican Republic, leaving his status for Tuesday's final undecided.
Venezuela Secures Historic 5-1 Victory Over Dominican Republic in Miami
Luis Garcia's dominant relief performance and David Peralta's three RBIs propelled Venezuela to a 5-1 win over the Dominican Republic at loanDepot park.
Italy-Venezuela Semifinal: Nola and Montero Duel for WBC Final Berth
Italy and Venezuela meet in Miami at 8 p.m. ET on Monday to decide who faces the United States in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic championship.
Quantifying the Ceiling: 8 MLB Stars 2026 Facing Critical Performance Benchmarks
An analytical deep dive into eight specific professional baseball players to determine if they can surpass previous statistical peaks during the 2026 campaign.
Dominican Republic WBC Campaign Concludes After Controversial Final Pitch
A missed ball-strike call by the home plate umpire finalized the Dominican Republic's elimination from the World Baseball Classic.
José Ramírez Exits 12-6 Guardians Win After Jamming Shoulder on Third Base Slide
Cleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramírez suffered a left shoulder injury during a 12-6 victory against the Athletics in Goodyear, Arizona.
Francisco Lindor Debut: Shortstop Returns Early in Mets' 8-1 Victory
Francisco Lindor went 1-for-3 with a run scored during his spring training debut as the New York Mets defeated the Blue Jays 8-1 in a rain-shortened game.