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MIAMI -- The Dominican Republic steamrolled its way into the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic. Austin Wells delivered the game-ending three-run home run as the D.R. rolled past Korea, 10-0, in a seven-inning, run-rule-shortened game in the opening quarterfinal matchup of the WBC on Friday night at loanDepot park.

MIAMI — The Dominican Republic has battered its opponents this World Baseball Classic, launching home run with abandon with wild celebrations at home plate. But that doesn’t mean they can’t score in other ways. In Friday night's quarterfinal game against Korea, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drew a walk against his former

Team USA is going to some familiar stars for their starting lineup in a win-or-go-home matchup to extend their quest for gold in the World Baseball Classic. The Americans will hope the new lineup for their quarterfinal game tonight against Canada (8 ET, FOX) will recapture the magic of their

PEORIA, Ariz. -- By now, virtually everyone following the sport has seen the clips, heard the player reactions -- and more so, had a take -- on the awkward exchange between Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena at the World Baseball Classic on Monday night. The not-so-ideal part for the Mariners

GLENDALE, Ariz. – By now, everyone has heard of the bidets being installed within the White Sox home clubhouse at Rate Field in Chicago for the 2026 regular season and beyond. Those installations came as a recommendation from first baseman Munetaka Murakami, who joined the White Sox as a free

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The ball soared over the fence. Hiram Bithorn Stadium erupted in revelry. Darell Hernaiz skipped around the bases, the ballpark lights strobing overhead, as his teammates waited to receive him at home plate. And the Puerto Rican fans sang along to "Preciosa," swelling with pride and love

One of the best things about going to Spring Training from an MLB Pipeline perspective is that you often get to see and talk to prospects you’ve only really seen on a screen. Maybe you’ve seen video or read about them, but seeing them playing games is a real treat.

NORTH PORT, Fla. -- You hear it constantly as teams evaluate players this time of year: Spring Training is far more about the process than on-field results. That, of course, applies to some players more than others -- but it's particularly true in the case of Randal Grichuk.

NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Antoan Richardson strengthened his reputation as a baserunning guru when he helped Juan Soto shock the baseball world with 38 stolen bases last season. So now that Richardson has switched from the Mets’ coaching staff to the Braves’, might Austin Riley tally at least 15 steals

LAKELAND, Fla. -- Pirates reliever Chris Devenski was carted off the field after being struck in the head by a line drive during Friday night’s 7-5 win over the Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium. Devenski, in Pirates camp as a non-roster invite after signing a Minor League deal in January,

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- The exasperation that Mets fans and officials have sometimes felt about Kodai Senga is rooted in his talent. At his best, Senga has been a dynamic force on the mound, capable of throwing in the upper 90s and possessing some of the most lethal secondary

Twenty teams began in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Only eight clubs remain. The ‘26 WBC quarterfinals will take place in Miami and Houston on Friday and Saturday and there will be some compelling matchups. On Friday night, the Dominican Republic will face Korea (6:30 p.m. ET, FS2), while Team

HOUSTON -- Team Italy’s roster is filled primarily with players who were eligible for Team USA but weren’t selected over the superstar names. Puerto Rico’s would-be roster was adversely affected by the unfortunate insurance and injury issues that prevented some of the island’s biggest products from participating. And yet here

MIAMI -- We’re in the knockout stages now: Any loss from here on out means the end of the tournament and a trip back home. Venezuela is the away team after finishing second in Pool D following a close loss to the Dominican Republic on Wednesday night in Miami at

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CLEARWATER, Fla. -- A Samuel Basallo breakout could come early in 2026, as the 21-year-old phenom has spent much of Spring Training this year showing exactly why he's MLB Pipeline's No. 8 overall prospect. Basallo's torrid spring continued Friday afternoon at BayCare Ballpark, where he went 2-for-4 with a double,

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Phillies pitching coach Caleb Cotham appreciates Andrew Painter's “high aptitude” for pitching. Cotham knows that nobody is going to be perfect all the time. Sometimes a pitcher has to grind to survive.

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- The Orioles had two strong options to choose from when deciding on their 2026 Opening Day starter -- Kyle Bradish and Trevor Rogers, the co-aces of the rotation. Both had strong résumés and deserving cases. However, the O’s will be handing the ball to the reigning Most

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Rangers made a late push on Friday to beef up the bullpen ahead of Opening Day, signing left-hander Jalen Beeks to a one-year deal. Beeks posted a 3.77 ERA and a 1.081 WHIP in 61 appearances (two starts) for the Diamondbacks last season. He was effective

In June 2024, Alyssa Denham went to field a routine ground ball when a sudden tweak in her back didn’t feel great. She played through a short, three-week season of professional softball in Wichita, Kan., as the injury progressed. She couldn’t bend down to put dirt on her hands between

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- The live batting practice session that took place late Friday afternoon was notable mostly for Francisco Lindor’s presence, as the Mets shortstop took his hacks outside for the first time this spring. But it was remarkable for another reason, too. The session was the third

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- With all due respect, Robert Garcia would rather not be in Arizona right now. He would have preferred that Team Mexico advanced past pool play of the World Baseball Classic and continued their quest for the country’s first-ever championship.