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Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar will miss the entire 2026 season following a second positive PED test violation.
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Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar will miss the entire 2026 season following a second positive PED test violation.

Legendary New York Mets broadcaster Howie Rose has announced he will retire following the 2026 season, concluding a historic 40-year career with the organization.

Major League Baseball has officially named Polymarket its official prediction market exchange while entering a formal information-sharing agreement with the CFTC to ensure market integrity.

Brent Rooker has transformed from a struggling journeyman into a powerhouse All-Star slugger and vocal leader for the Athletics. Explore his journey from the waiver wire to the heart of the Oakland lineup.

Discover the ideal first and second-round pairings for every draft slot in a 10-team league. Experts Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell reveal the ultimate fantasy baseball draft strategy for 2026.

Shohei Ohtani made a dominant return to the mound in his 2026 spring training debut, pitching 4 1/3 scoreless innings with four strikeouts for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Kyle Harrison was forced to exit his Wednesday start early due to a blister on his left index finger, impacting the team's rotation battle.

The Boston Red Sox have officially named Caleb Durbin as their starting third baseman for Opening Day. Acquired in a trade with the Brewers just before spring training, Durbin earned the spot after an impressive camp.

Venezuela captured its first World Baseball Classic title by defeating Team USA in a hard-fought final. Despite the loss, Bryce Harper and the American squad celebrated the tournament's impact on the global game.

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole returned to the mound for the first time in 377 days on Wednesday, pitching a scoreless inning in his spring training debut against the Red Sox.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher José Berríos will miss the start of the 2026 season after being diagnosed with a stress fracture in his right elbow.
ESPN insider Jeff Passan has pointed out a discrepancy between his own camera roll and a photo shared by Mitch Intille.
Bryce Harper spoke with ESPN's Jeff Passan about the importance of the WBC and how global baseball cultures enrich the game.

Paul DePodesta is returning to MLB to take on the challenge of fixing the Colorado Rockies. The Moneyball architect aims to solve the Coors Field puzzle through data and organizational restructuring.

Prepare for your 2026 fantasy baseball draft with Tristan Cockcroft's list of 20 must-have players, featuring breakout stars like Jackson Chourio and pitching aces like Cole Ragans.

Despite a roster featuring Aaron Judge and Bryce Harper, Team USA fell 3-2 to Venezuela in a thrilling World Baseball Classic final. Daniel Palencia earned the save to secure Venezuela's first title.

Following a recent loss to Venezuela, we look ahead to the projected 2029 World Baseball Classic Team USA roster, featuring stars like Paul Skenes, Bobby Witt Jr., and Garrett Crochet.

Venezuela made history on Tuesday night by defeating Team USA 3-2 to secure their first-ever World Baseball Classic title. Eugenio Suárez provided the game-winning double in the ninth inning.
Venezuela baseball players are moved to tears in an emotional display of passion for the sport, per Jeff Passan.
Venezuela secured the World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States, led by an Eugenio Suárez double.

The Boston Red Sox have reportedly signed veteran reliever Tommy Kahnle to a minor league deal, adding a high-leverage arm with significant AL East experience to their bullpen mix.
Wilyer Abreu hit a two-run home run to give Venezuela a 2-0 lead over the United States as Eduardo Rodriguez dominates on the mound.
Venezuela strikes first in the WBC finals as Maikel Garcia drives in a run for a 1-0 lead over Team USA.

Shohei Ohtani is set to make his 2026 spring pitching debut for the Dodgers this Wednesday against the Giants. Following a successful 2025 season and a stint in the WBC, Ohtani returns to the mound to prepare for the Dodgers' title defense.
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