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Andrew Painter Phillies Rookie Named No. 5 Starter Following 100.2 MPH Velocity
Rookie right-hander Andrew Painter has officially secured the No. 5 spot in the Philadelphia Phillies' opening-day rotation after averaging 95.6 mph in the minors.
Brett Gardner Lawsuit: Family Files Wrongful Death Suit After Son's Passing
Former Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner has initiated a wrongful death lawsuit against a Costa Rican resort following the death of his 14-year-old son, Miller Gardner.
Wyatt Langford: Analyzing the 2024 Statistical Foundation for a 2026 MVP Run
Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford finished 2024 with 16 home runs and 74 RBIs, establishing a statistical floor for his future American League MVP candidacy.
Minnesota Twins Release Liam Hendriks Following Seven Spring Training Outings
Right-hander Liam Hendriks was released by the Minnesota Twins on Friday after surrendering three runs across seven innings of Grapefruit League play.
MLB Spring Training: 7 Observations from Florida and Arizona Camps
Buster Olney identifies seven distinct takeaways from MLB spring training camps across the Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues.
Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz Transferred to Unpaid Non-Disciplinary Leave
Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz are on unpaid non-disciplinary leave as they await trial for an alleged pitch-rigging scheme.
Venezuela’s 3-2 Triumph Over USA Shatters WBC Viewership Records
The World Baseball Classic championship game between Venezuela and the United States averaged 10,784,000 viewers, marking a massive increase over previous tournament benchmarks.
Mets Test Dugout Pitch Calls During Grapefruit League Matchup Against Astros
During a Thursday Grapefruit League game against the Houston Astros, Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez received signals from coach J.P. Arencibia.
Dual MVP Judge Ohtani Card Fetches $2.16 Million at Fanatics Collect
A unique 2025 Topps Chrome 1-of-1 Judge Ohtani card featuring game-worn jersey patches and on-card signatures has sold for $2.16 million.
Brent Rooker All-Star: Power Hitter Anchors Oakland Lineup
Designated hitter Brent Rooker has transformed from a struggling prospect into an All-Star slugger and a vital vocal leader for the Oakland A's.
Taylor Walls Injury Sidelines Rays Shortstop; Carson Williams Eyed for Roster Spot
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Taylor Walls is set to begin the season on the injured list following a right oblique strain, opening a roster vacancy for prospect Carson Williams.
Blue Jays Righty Trey Yesavage to Open Season on IL With Shoulder Impingement
Toronto Blue Jays rookie Trey Yesavage will begin the season on the injured list after posting a 3.58 ERA across five postseason starts.
Jurickson Profar to Serve 162-Game Suspension During 2026 Season
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar has been officially barred from the 2026 MLB season following an unsuccessful appeal of a performance-enhancing drug violation.
Shohei Ohtani Fans 4 and Hits 99 MPH in 4.1-Inning Dodgers Pitching Debut
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Shohei Ohtani struck out four batters and allowed zero runs across 4.1 innings in his spring mound debut against the Giants.
Howie Rose to Retire After 40 Seasons as New York Mets Broadcaster
Howie Rose, the 72-year-old lead radio voice of the New York Mets, announced he will retire following the conclusion of the 2026 MLB season.
World Baseball Classic Draws 1.6 Million Fans as MLB Eyes Midseason Shift
The World Baseball Classic set a new attendance record with 1,619,839 fans across 47 games, prompting talks of a midseason tournament shift.
MLB Names Polymarket Official Prediction Market Exchange in CFTC Data Deal
Major League Baseball has designated Polymarket as its official prediction market exchange while establishing an information-sharing pact with the CFTC.
Caleb Durbin Red Sox Opening Day Third Baseman After Hitting .394 This Spring
Caleb Durbin Red Sox infielder has been named the starting third baseman for Opening Day following a dominant spring training where he hit .394 with 7 RBIs.
Gerrit Cole Return: Yankees Ace Hits 98.7 MPH in Scoreless Spring Debut
Gerrit Cole threw 10 pitches in a scoreless first inning against the Red Sox, marking his first game appearance in 377 days.
Venezuela Claims World Baseball Classic Gold Over Team USA
In a high-stakes international showdown, Venezuela defeated the United States to secure the World Baseball Classic title, leaving Bryce Harper and his teammates with a silver finish.
José Berríos Sidelined: Stress Fracture in Right Elbow to Delay Season Debut
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander José Berríos will miss the beginning of the MLB season following a confirmed stress fracture diagnosis in his throwing elbow.
USA Baseball Eyes Next WBC Roster Following Defeat to Venezuela
After a recent loss to Venezuela, early predictions for the next WBC roster highlight a bright future for the United States national team.
Venezuela Secures Inaugural World Baseball Classic Title Over Team USA
In a historic Tuesday night showdown, Venezuela's pitching staff silenced the United States' star-studded lineup to secure their first-ever WBC championship.
Venezuela Secures First WBC Title in 3-2 Triumph Over United States
Eugenio Suárez hit a go-ahead double in the ninth inning to lead Venezuela to a 3-2 victory and its first World Baseball Classic championship.