WBC 2026: Team Japan players who could be MLB's next stars  —  Three years ago, Japan toppled the United States to win the World Baseball Classic thanks to Shohei Ohtani's two-way exploits, punctuated by his strikeout of Mike Trout to seal the victory.  Ohtani was the star of the show, but he wasn't the only star.

D-backs' Corbin Burnes Reaches Major Recovery Milestone  —  An encouraging step forward. … Arizona Diamondbacks' rehabbing ace Corbin Burnes threw his first bullpen session since sustaining an elbow injury that would require Tommy john surgery in 2025 on Friday, according to a report …

Passan's MLB season preview: Predictions, fantasy tips, more  —  The 2026 MLB regular season is less than two weeks away, with the New York Yankees visiting the San Francisco Giants in a March 25 season opener followed by a full schedule of Opening Day games the next day.

Dominican Republic ties WBC HR record with walk-off blast that ousts Korea  —  Share full article  —  MIAMI — The party just won't stop for the Dominican Republic at the World Baseball Classic.  —  Austin Wells crushed a first-pitch cutter in the bottom of the seventh inning …

Texas Rangers adding to bullpen, finalizing contract with veteran lefty reliever  —  The move helps address two potential issues in the Rangers' bullpen. … SURPRISE, Ariz. — The ongoing work-in-progress that is the Rangers' 2026 bullpen will add another veteran candidate to the mix.

Utley to be inducted into Phillies Wall of Fame on Aug. 7  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. - This summer, Chase Utley will be inducted into the Phillies' Wall of Fame.  —  In 2027, he could be headed to Cooperstown, N.Y.  —  Phillies owner John Middleton on Thursday morning announced that Utley …

Bazzana returns to Guardians camp after ‘crazy emotion’ of the Classic  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. — A lively atmosphere enveloped the Tokyo Dome on March 4, as a flurry of fans cheered on Chinese Taipei during its World Baseball Classic matchup against Australia.  In the seventh inning, Travis Bazzana flipped the script.

WBC 2026: Reranking USA, D.R., Japan and all remaining teams  —  Pool play in the 2026 World Baseball Classic is officially over, and we're headed to the quarterfinals.  —  The opening round of the tournament was not without excitement — or surprises.  Team USA, the favorite to win it all with a deep …

Progress for Snell, but he and Dodgers know patience is key  —  Ohtani tosses bullpen session with Team Japan in Classic warm-up  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. — Dodgers camp may be winding down, but Blake Snell's figurative spring is just beginning.  —  The Dodgers' left-hander threw …

This Royals reliever has strong pitching metrics.  Can it lead to breakout year?  —  AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.  — Royals traded Zerpa, got OF Isaac Collins and also acquired reliever Nick Mears.  — Mears posted a 33.5% chase rate, 2.1 BB/9 and 95.4 mph heater.

I watched Gerrit Cole's latest big step in his Yankees return.  Here's what I saw  —  Share full article  —  TAMPA, Fla. — A power washer who had to be stopped.  A malfunctioning PitchCom.  A spotty Automated Ball-Strike system.  —  Gerrit Cole barreled through it all as The Athletic documented …

Brewers hopeful Quinn Priester (wrist) avoids surgery  —  The Milwaukee Brewers' rotation will be without right-hander Quinn Priester for the start of the regular season because of an ongoing wrist issue.  —  Speaking Thursday from spring camp in Goodyear, Arizona, Brewers manager Pat Murphy …