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Tommy Kahnle Red Sox Deal: Righty Lands Minor League Contract with $1.5M Salary
Relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a minor league contract that includes a $1.5 million salary if he joins the 40-man roster.
Shohei Ohtani Pitching Debut Scheduled for Wednesday Against San Francisco Giants
Shohei Ohtani is set to throw three to four innings in his first spring training pitching appearance for the Dodgers this Wednesday.
United States Favored Over Venezuela in World Baseball Classic Final
The World Baseball Classic final is officially set, with oddsmakers installing Team USA as the favorite to defeat Venezuela for the championship title.
Gerrit Cole Set for One-Inning Start Wednesday Against Red Sox in Tampa
New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole will pitch one inning on Wednesday at Steinbrenner Field, marking his first game action since Tommy John surgery.
Seiya Suzuki Suffers Right Knee Strain in Japan’s 8-5 Loss to Venezuela
Seiya Suzuki sustained a minor ligament strain in his right knee during a first-inning slide in Japan's 8-5 WBC loss to Venezuela.
Mason Miller Available for Team USA in WBC Championship vs Venezuela
All-Star closer Mason Miller is cleared for the WBC final after recording 10 strikeouts in four innings of tournament work.
World Baseball Classic Final: USA Meets Venezuela After 4-2 Semifinal Results
Venezuela enters the World Baseball Classic final following a 4-2 victory over Italy, while Team USA advanced by defeating the Dominican Republic.
Hirokazu Ibata to Step Down Following Japan’s 8-5 WBC Loss to Venezuela
Manager Hirokazu Ibata confirmed his intention to resign after Japan suffered an 8-5 quarterfinal defeat against Venezuela in Miami.
Venezuela Rallies Past Italy to Secure Country’s First WBC Final Berth
Venezuela overcame an early deficit against Team Italy to clinch a spot in the World Baseball Classic championship game against the United States.
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.
Johan Rojas Suspended 80 Games Following Positive Test for Boldenone
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas will forfeit $395,305 and miss 80 games after an independent arbitrator upheld a PED suspension for Boldenone.
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.
MLB Expands Robot Umpire Technology with 45-Degree Checked Swing Rule
Major League Baseball is moving its robot umpire technology to Triple-A, implementing a strict 45-degree bat angle threshold for checked swing challenges.
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.
Labor Talks and 2027 Work Stoppage Threaten 2028 MLB Olympic Participation
A potential 2027 work stoppage could eliminate MLB Olympic participation for the 2028 Los Angeles Games, currently scheduled for July 15-20.
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.
United States Clinches WBC Final Berth with 2-1 Victory Over Dominican Republic
A masterclass in run prevention propelled the United States to a narrow 2-1 win over the Dominican Republic, securing their spot in the World Baseball Classic championship.
USA-Dominican Republic WBC Semifinal: Skenes Starts Sunday at 8 P.M. ET
Team USA faces the Dominican Republic in a WBC semifinal featuring 52 combined All-Star selections and starter Paul Skenes.
Seiya Suzuki Exits Japan’s WBC Quarterfinal Loss Due to Right Knee Discomfort
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki was forced to leave Japan's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela following an injury to his right knee.