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Baseball careers rarely follow a straight line. Some players spend years bouncing not only between the majors and the minors, but between teams and even leagues. Others remain in the game long after their playing days end as coaches, broadcasters, or front office executives. Some players never make it to the big leagues and fade […]
As the Mets shook up their roster over the course of the offseason, the biggest names added to the bullpen were Devin Williams and Luke Weaver. But in late January, the Mets inked 39-year-old right-handed reliever Luis García to a modest one-year deal, and he remains a very likely candidate to make the team’s Opening […]
This year’s World Baseball Classic has been a resounding success, a theorem that proves so many assertions about baseball: that baseball is global, that baseball can be fun, that there’s so much talent, that the sport itself is exciting. It has also demonstrated that national teams don’t have to rally around jingoism to forge an […]
With six games remaining in the San Diego Padres spring schedule, and a roster deadline coming quickly, tough decisions are around the corner. The announcement by manager Craig Stammen that Joe Musgrove will start the season on the IL should have come as no surprise to anyone who has noticed his absence since his first […]
The 2025 Boston Red Sox were the third team in the AL East to make the postseason with an 89-73 record. They had the fourth-best record in the American League and lost in the Wild Card round to the Yankees. It was the Red Sox first playoff appearance since 2021 and just their second since […]
The Texas Rangers optioned reliever Marc Church and infielder Justin Foscue to AAA Round Rock, the team announced yesterday. Church made the Opening Day roster in 2025 but struggled with his command, was sent down, and then spent most of the season dealing with injuries, including a torn teres major muscle* that ended his season. […]
Diamondbacks News Eduardo Rodriguez pegged to pitch for Venezuela against USA in World Baseball Classic final by Alex Weiner [Arizona Sports] The last Arizona Diamondbacks player left standing in the World Baseball Classic will be in the spotlight during the championship game, as Eduardo Rodriguez will start on the mound for Venezuela against the United […]
For the last 13 years, the Colorado Rockies have played a comical game of musical chairs at first base. Since Hall of Famer Todd Helton retired in 2013, 38 players made a start at first base. Much like the quarterback carousel for the Denver Broncos, the team has struggled to find a permanent or even […]
Walker Buehler is one of a handful of pitchers competing for a spot at the back of the San Diego Padres rotation. He made a strong case for himself with a dominant start against the San Francisco Giants. Buehler threw five scoreless innings and recorded seven strikeouts while allowing three hits and two walks. The […]
Jake and Akshay run through the week of March 9 in Georgia Tech sports between baseball’s series win at Clemson, softball’s surprise victory against Virginia Tech, and the rest of the news from the athletics week. Like the show? Leave us a rating wherever you get your podcasts and make sure to follow so you […]
MIAMI, FL — When I decided to plan a trip to Miami centered around the knockout stage of the World Baseball Classic a few weeks ago, I did so with the expectation that the tournament would see a steady rise in popularity over the next couple of decades. In a world where almost everything is […]
Morning everyone! The WBC finally comes to an end tonight with the finale set up between the USA and Venezuela. While many expected the US national team to be here, this is Venezuela’s first time reaching the final round of the competition. And of course with world events going on right now you can’t help […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Sox fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. It’s undeniable, the excitement that the World Baseball Classic brings to baseball fans around the world. […]
One step forward, two steps back. The Rangers get caved in, Panarin adds fuel to the fire, and the tank odds quietly improve.
Good morning. Evan Grant offers up a few observations from camp as the Texas Rangers beat the Chicago White Sox in a Cactus League game yesterday. Kennedi Landry writes about president of baseball operations Chris Young speaking on how the roster is shaping up. With Opening Day right around the corner, Grant has more from […]
I’ll make this one fairly short because I know most of you were watching Venezuela’s 4-2 win over Italy in the WBC semifinal, closed out by Cubs closer Daniel Palencia. (I was watching it, too!) While that was going on, Cubs right-hander Cade Horton was mowing down Guardians hitters. Horton struck out 10 in five […]
The Good Phight will be previewing the 2026 season by going over each position on the field. We’ll talk about the players that will occupy them, the played behind them, their strengths and weaknesses and give a few takes about how we think the season will shake out. After the dust settled on the offseason […]
Ronald Acuña Jr. had some PAs he probably wishes he could re-do, but came through with a game-tying infield single, extending a two-out rally that propelled Venezuela past Italy and into the finals. Venezuela 4, Italy 2. Italian center fielder Jakob Marsee was all over the top of the first, robbing Acuña on a hard smash and […]
For the last four seasons, the story of the Most Valuable Oriole has largely told the story of the Orioles’ entire season. In 2022, a rookie Adley Rutschman took home MVO honors after debuting in May and rallying the O’s to a 67-55 record over the last four months of the season. Another rookie took […]
Every year, there is one prospect in the Yankees system in whom I am irrationally invested. Sometimes it pays off. For example, I was along for the ride with 2016 Dustin Fowler. Other years, not so much … everyone take a moment please for all the seasons I spent conducting the Luis Medina Hype Train. […]
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Hello and happy Tuesday, folks. Happy World Baseball Classic title game day, too! Team USA will be going for their second WBC title in Miami this evening, while Venezuela is trying to become the fourth nation to win the tournament. It’s the culmination of what’s been a fantastic few days of baseball (well not if […]
Since there is no Jays Spring game today, let’s have an OpenThread. Use this thread to talk about (almost) anything that you want to (stay within site rules). I’m looking at you Taco. If you want a subject to start, tell us about your favourite holiday you’ve had, or tell us about somewhere you would […]
Once again, Monday was a reminder that many parts of the Braves offense have been on fire so far this Spring. Drake Baldwin had another outstanding showing in the Braves Spring Training Victory over the Rays. Ronald Acuna Jr. was a big reason as to why team Venezuela will be facing Team USA in the […]
1901 The White Sox (and their American League counterparts), busy raiding National League teams to bolster talent for their first season in the majors, suffered a rare setback by losing their player-manager, second baseman Dick Padden. Padden cut against the trend lines and joined the NL’s St. Louis Cardinals, making him one of a handful […]