World Baseball Classic
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WBC: Teel Could Play for Italy; Urias Brothers Will Play For Mexico; New Pitching Coach For Israel;
As the World Baseball Classic nears, rosters are becoming clearer with new reports of player commitments and interest.
Alejandro Kirk and Randy Arozarena Officially Commit to Mexico for 2026 WBC
Alejandro Kirk was confirmed by Mexico’s national team for the World Baseball Classic in March.
LAMP: Aguilas de Mexicali Closer Jake Sanchez Breaks All-Time Saves Mark
Three innings of work on the final day of the season got Jake Sanchez a…
Panamanian Right-Handed Pitcher Sadrac Franco Signs Minor League Contract With San Diego Padres
Panamanian right-hander Sadrac Franco signed with the Padres after posting a 0.89 ERA in winter ball, putting himself on the 2026 radar.
Yankees Sign Venezuelan Catchers Ali Sánchez and Miguel Palma to Minor League Contracts
The Yankees signed Venezuelan catchers Ali Sánchez and Miguel Palma to minor league deals, adding organizational depth ahead of spring training.
Skubal, Skenes, Webb All Committed to Team USA For 2026 World Baseball Classic
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal will be pitching for Team USA in the World…
Former MLB Pitcher Kenta Maeda of Japan Will Return To NPB For 2026 Season
Former MLB pitcher Kenta Maeda, 37, will return to Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball for the 2026 season after nine years in the majors.
Shohei’s Father Toru Ohtani Wrote an Open Letter Every Baseball Dad Will Feel
Toru Ohtani’s letter to Shohei Ohtani is a rare portrait of fatherhood in sports — faith, worry, and love passed from one generation of ballplayers to the next.