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New York Post | Joel Sherman: ($) Gerrit Cole will return to the field Wednesday, starting a spring training game against the Red Sox. The Yankees’ ace is scheduled to pitch one inning, marking his first appearance since spring training of last year, when he sustained a UCL injury that required Tommy John surgery. While […]
This World Baseball Classic, the moment never looked too great for Team Venezuela. They stared down an early deficit against defending champions Japan, then caught fire to overtake them and reach the semifinals. When the upstart Team Italy gave them a scare, they once again punched back, riding a seventh-inning rally to punch their ticket […]
We have a new World Baseball Classic champion to add to the list of winners of this now-prestigious tournament. It also just so happens that the current face of the Atlanta Braves helped to push the team and his country to the winner’s circle. Ronald Acuña Jr. and Venezuela completed their dark-horse run by taking […]
Venezuela outlasted the United States in a pitching duel, with Eugenio Suárez providing the tournament-winning RBI double in the ninth inning of a 3-2 victory Tuesday night in Miami to win the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Venezuela, which clinched a berth in the 2028 Summer Olympics by reaching the WBC semifinals, wins its first World […]
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It’s Tuesday night at BCB After Dark: the grooviest gathering of night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and join us. We’re waiving the cover charge. The dress code is casual. We still have a few tables available. Bring your own beverage. BCB After Dark is the place for you […]
The Astros clobbered the Pirates earlier today 10-2, beating up on SP Mitch Keller. Keller has been a solid starter for the last 4 seasons. Lance McCullers Jr. had another encouraging start, this time going 4 innings. He allowed 1 run on 3 hits, walking 3 and striking out 1, with a hit batter. He […]
It’s the most exciting time of the year. The grass is cut. The sun is shining. The bats are cracking. The gloves are popping. You can talk yourself into any prospect being the breakout star to come. You can convince yourself that (almost) any player is in the best shape of their life. Hope is […]
The Clemson Tigers (17–4) kicked off their five‑game road trip with a 3–1 victory over the College of Charleston Cougars on Tuesday night at The Ballpark at Patriots Point, powered by dominant outings on the mound from Dylan Harrison and Noah Samol and a two‑homer performance from Nate Savoie. Clemson wasted no time getting on […]
Right-handed pitcher Ryan Bergert was among five players assigned to the minors, along with pitchers Mason Black and Helcris Oliváres, and outfielders Kameron Misner and John Rave. Bergert had a 3.66 ERA in 76.1 innings between the Padres and Royals, including a 4.43 ERA in eight starts after his trade to Kansas City. He had […]
Go get ‘em, Shōta.
Reliever and burgeoning starter Mike Vasil had his 2026 harshly stripped away after suffering arm soreness during a quality spring training start against the Dodgers on March 14. Vasil’s season-ending UCL injury leaves an opening on the 40-man roster, so at least someone will benefit from his ever-so-short-lived sophomore season. Among the currently non-rostered players, […]
This afternoon, the Colorado Rockies fell to the Seattle Mariners 10-6. For more detailed highlights, click here. The focus of the day was on pitchers Ryan Feltner and Chase Dollander as both make adjustments while vying for the final spot in the Rockies starting rotation. First, here’s manager Warren Schaeffer: Next up is Ryan Feltner […]
There was a time when I raged, raged against using all caps in headlines. That time is not now. The Cincinnati Reds are going to play the Cleveland Guardians tonight – Thursday, March 17th – under the lights at Goodyear Stadium, and THEY ARE GOING TO DO IT ON TELEVISION THAT YOU CAN WATCH WITH […]
Chicago’s (14-11) bats exploded for five runs in the third behind starting pitcher Anthony Kay. The Athletics (12-14) mounted a comeback but ultimately fell short, as the Good Guys carried home the 6-4 victory. The bullpen was a little rocky at times, but lefthander Chris Murphy was able to shut the door on the A’s […]
The World Baseball Classic finals will feature an epic clash between the United States and Venezuela. According to ESPN, the US will have Nolan McLean start the game while Venezuela will send Eduardo Rodriguez to the mound.
There’s no Diamondbacks game today, but we do of course have the final of the World Baseball Championship, which sees the USA take on Venezuela. One of these teams was not expected to make the final. Before the tournament, but after the rosters were finalized, the USA was even odds to win it all while […]
Tuesday evening is for multi-tasking, with the World Baseball Classic championship game starting at 5 p.m. PT, followed by the Dodgers playing the Royals in Surprise one hour later. Will Smith gets the start at catcher for Team USA on Tuesday night, his second straight game behind the plate. In spring training, Tuesday is the […]
After a weird, and record-setting, opening weekend to Big 12 play, your Kansas State Wildcats will stay in the Lone Star State for one more game before headed back up to Kansas. Last weekend, the BatCats were absolutely on fire in the Friday and Saturday games, earning two straight run-rule victories over Houston 20-7 and […]
A National League West showdown is upon us on Wednesday afternoon, with the Dodgers back at Camelback Ranch to battle the San Francisco Giants. Shohei Ohtani will pitch in his first game this spring in this one, manager Dave Roberts told reporters at Camelback Ranch on Tuesday. Ohtani last pitched four simulated innings last Thursday […]
There is a lot of baseball for fans to watch tonight, exactly one week ahead of Opening Day – which will inexplicably be exclusively carried by Netflix, UGH – as the World Baseball Classic comes to a thrilling conclusion when Bobby Witt Jr. and Team USA take on Maikel (Pronounced like Michael, not the way […]
The WBC has arrived. It probably arrived in 2023, to be honest — that Shohei-Trout at-bat feels like one of the most significant baseball moments of this century. But this is year that the WBC has broken containment. This is the year that the non-baseball watching people in my life are asking me about it. […]
At long last, we’ve come to the end. The World Baseball Classic concludes tonight at loanDepot park in Miami, and two teams who have forded adversity in the tournament will compete for the coveted championship. Team USA, the 2017 champions and 2023 runners-up, will host Team Venezuela, who defeated Italy last night to reach their […]
Tonight we have the World Baseball Classic final, with the United States squaring off against Venezuela. One game, winner take all. The lineups are as follows: USA Witt — SS Harper — 1B Judge — RF Schwarber — DH Bregman — 3B Anthony — LF Smith — C Turang — 2B Buxton — CF Nolan […]
It’s here! We’ve arrived at the World Baseball Classic Final and while one team was absolutely expected to be here, the other team is looking to cap off a dark horse run to a WBC title. Team USA was clearly one of the favorites to win this thing and they’ve held up their end of […]