Major League Baseball

WBC title game ratings nearly double from 2023

This year's World Baseball Classic championship game between Venezuela and the United States was seen by 10,784,000 viewers on Fox and Fox Deportes, nearly double the viewership for Japan's victory over the U.S. in the 2023 final.

Mets experiment with pitch calls from the dugout

The Mets are experimenting in spring training games with calling pitches from the dugout, following in the footsteps of the division-rival Marlins.

Profar gets full PED ban after appeal resolved

Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar will miss the entire 2026 season after his appeal of a positive test for performance-enhancing drugs was resolved.

Blue Jays righty Yesavage to begin season on IL

Manager John Schneider said Thursday that Trey Yesavage will begin the season on the injured list due to a shoulder impingement.

Astros LHP Sousa (oblique) to start season IL

Astros left-hander Bennett Sousa will begin the season on the injured list, manager Joe Espada said Thursday.

Giants' Birdsong to undergo Tommy John surgery

San Francisco Giants pitcher Hayden Birdsong will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the entire season.

WBC's success may lead to midseason tourney

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says the continued growth and success of the World Baseball Classic could lead to a midseason competition in the future.

Rays SS Walls (oblique) to start season on IL

Rays shortstop Taylor Walls will open the season on the injured list because of his right oblique, creating the possibility that prospect Carson Williams could make Tampa Bay's opening roster.

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