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Today: April 06, 2026
Today: April 06, 2026

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Tarik Skubal won't make another WBC start, citing spring plan and contract stakes

Tarik Skubal will not pitch again in the World Baseball Classic

Tarik Skubal won't make another WBC start, citing spring plan and contract stakes
Australia|Sports|World

Aaron Judge and Brice Turang power US to a 15-5 WBC-opening win over Brazil

Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer and Brice Turang had three hits and four RBIs to lead the United States to a 15-5 win over Brazil in its World Baseball Classic opener

Aaron Judge and Brice Turang power US to a 15-5 WBC-opening win over Brazil
Business|Sports

Andrew McCutchen, 39, and the Texas Rangers agree to a minor league contract, AP source says

The Texas Rangers and veteran outfielder Andrew McCutchen have agreed to a minor league contract

Andrew McCutchen, 39, and the Texas Rangers agree to a minor league contract, AP source says
Political|Sports|World

Aaron Judge and a loaded US roster hope to dethrone Ohtani's Japan at the World Baseball Classic

Aaron Judge will captain a loaded U.S. roster at the World Baseball Classic

Aaron Judge and a loaded US roster hope to dethrone Ohtani's Japan at the World Baseball Classic
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Scherzer calls daughter's letter to Blue Jays 'the cutest thing you can possibly imagine'

Max Scherzer says the note his daughter composed that asked the Toronto Blue Jays to re-sign the three-time Cy Young Award winner arose as his kids were writing letters to Santa Claus in December

Scherzer calls daughter's letter to Blue Jays 'the cutest thing you can possibly imagine'
Americas|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb will start WBC opener for Team USA against Brazil

San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb will start on the mound for Team USA in its first World Baseball Classic game Friday night against Brazil, manager Mark DeRosa said Monday

San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb will start WBC opener for Team USA against Brazil
Sports

The A's and Giants have the best robot-ump challenge rates in the first 10 days of spring

The Athletics had the highest success rate using the robot-umpire system to overturn ball/strike calls during the first 10 days of spring training, winning 69.2% of challenges as teams prepared for its regular-season debut March 25

The A's and Giants have the best robot-ump challenge rates in the first 10 days of spring
Business|Lifestyle|Sports

It's an OPS world in today's major leagues with batting average in the background

When Andrew Benintendi first broke into the major leagues in 2016, batting average was a priority for the outfielder

It's an OPS world in today's major leagues with batting average in the background
Sports

Max Scherzer and Toronto Blue Jays agree to $3 million, 1-year deal, AP source says

Max Scherzer is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays

Max Scherzer and Toronto Blue Jays agree to $3 million, 1-year deal, AP source says
Americas|Business|Sports|World

Cal Raleigh not focused on trying for another 60-homer season in Seattle

Cal Raleigh has already gone deep this spring

Cal Raleigh not focused on trying for another 60-homer season in Seattle
Business|Sports|Technology

Braves announce BravesVision will be the new local TV home for more than 140 games in 2026 season

The Atlanta Braves have announced BravesVision as their local television home, beginning with the 2026 season

Braves announce BravesVision will be the new local TV home for more than 140 games in 2026 season
Sports

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal to make just 1 start for Team USA in World Baseball Classic

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal plans to make only one start for the United States in the World Baseball Classic, regardless of how far Team USA advances

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal to make just 1 start for Team USA in World Baseball Classic
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Slugging 1B Nick Kurtz looks to build on AL Rookie of the Year award in 2nd season with Athletics

Nick Kurtz isn't changing much in his second big league season

Slugging 1B Nick Kurtz looks to build on AL Rookie of the Year award in 2nd season with Athletics
Sports

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani set to play a couple of Cactus League games before joining Japan for WBC

Shohei Ohtani played for the first time in what is expected to be only a couple of Cactus League games for the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers before he departs the desert to join Japan for the World Baseball Classic

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani set to play a couple of Cactus League games before joining Japan for WBC
Sports|US|World

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hits 2 HRs in spring debut

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hit two homers in his spring debut as he prepares for the World Baseball Classic next month

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hits 2 HRs in spring debut
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports|US

Baseball Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski, known for walk-off home run in 1960 World Series, dies at 89

Bill Mazeroski, the Hall of Fame second baseman who won eight Gold Glove awards for his steady work in the field and the hearts of countless Pittsburgh Pirates fans for his historic walk-off home run in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series, has died at the age of 89

Baseball Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski, known for walk-off home run in 1960 World Series, dies at 89
Sports

Just over half ball/strike challenges successful on first day of spring training games

Just over half the ball/strike challenges were successful on the first day of spring training games as Major League Baseball prepared for the first regular-season use of the automated ball-strike system — the so-called robot umpires

Just over half ball/strike challenges successful on first day of spring training games
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Twins ace Pablo López is set for season-ending Tommy John elbow surgery as expected

Minnesota right-hander Pablo López will have season-ending Tommy John elbow surgery

Twins ace Pablo López is set for season-ending Tommy John elbow surgery as expected
Education|Entertainment|Political|Sports|US

Sports helped shape Jesse Jackson's career and inspired the ex-quarterback to fight for equal rights

The Rev. Jesse Jackson was an athlete from a young age, and throughout his life he immersed himself in the world of sports

Sports helped shape Jesse Jackson's career and inspired the ex-quarterback to fight for equal rights
Sports

Giancarlo Stanton thinks Yankees career incomplete without World Series title

Giancarlo Stanton says his Yankees tenure feels unfinished because he has not won a championship

Giancarlo Stanton thinks Yankees career incomplete without World Series title
Business|Interview|Sports

Mets owner Steve Cohen says club won't have a captain as long as he's in charge

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen likes the vibe in a revamped clubhouse, and says he’ll never have a captain in charge of that scene

Mets owner Steve Cohen says club won't have a captain as long as he's in charge
Business|Entertainment|Sports

Pitcher Zac Gallen agrees to 1-year deal to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks, AP source says

Right-hander Zac Gallen has agreed to a $22,025,000, one-year contract to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks, a person with knowledge of the deal confirmed on Friday night

Pitcher Zac Gallen agrees to 1-year deal to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks, AP source says
Business|Entertainment|Sports

Thomson proud Castellanos admitted bringing beer to dugout, which contributed to release

The Philadelphia Phillies say their relationship with outfielder Nick Castellanos ruptured when he angrily brought a beer into the dugout after being pulled from a game last season

Thomson proud Castellanos admitted bringing beer to dugout, which contributed to release
Americas|Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Bad Bunny offered to pay for Puerto Rican star Carlos Correa's WBC insurance

Bad Bunny really wanted to see Carlos Correa play for Puerto Rico at home in the World Baseball Classic

Bad Bunny offered to pay for Puerto Rican star Carlos Correa's WBC insurance
Business|Entertainment|Interview|Lifestyle|Sports|World

A healthy Shohei Ohtani eyes the one major award he hasn't won — a Cy Young Award

Shohei Ohtani is a five-time All-Star, a four-time Most Valuable Player, a two-time World Series winner and a World Baseball Classic champion, giving him a sparkling baseball resume that no current player can touch

A healthy Shohei Ohtani eyes the one major award he hasn't won — a Cy Young Award
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Sports|Technology

Prediction markets love sports, but the feeling isn't exactly mutual

Sports are a big part of prediction markets

Prediction markets love sports, but the feeling isn't exactly mutual
Science|Sports|Technology

Robots are coming to assist MLB umpires. Even so, the human touch still matters

For those worried robots are about to take over Major League Baseball, Colorado Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer has some experience with the Automated Ball/Strike system that’s coming to stadiums this summer

Robots are coming to assist MLB umpires. Even so, the human touch still matters
Business|Entertainment|Sports

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred optimistic major leaguers will play in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred is optimistic that major leaguers will be able to participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred optimistic major leaguers will play in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Business|Sports

Phillies release Nick Castellanos, who admits to bringing beer into dugout

The Philadelphia Phillies released outfielder Nick Castellanos on Thursday after the team was unable to make a deal to trade him

Phillies release Nick Castellanos, who admits to bringing beer into dugout
Sports

Ten years after winning World Series, Cubs enter 2026 with similar expectations

The Chicago Cubs are coming off a 92-win season, return much of a productive and athletic lineup, have a deep group of talented pitchers and signed three-time All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman during the offseason

Ten years after winning World Series, Cubs enter 2026 with similar expectations
Sports

Justin Verlander returns to the Detroit Tigers on a $13 million, 1-year contract

Justin Verlander is going back to his first big league team, agreeing to a $13 million, one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers

Justin Verlander returns to the Detroit Tigers on a $13 million, 1-year contract
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Kiner-Falefa in hindsight wishes he had taken bigger lead in World Series Game 7

Isiah Kiner-Falefa wishes he had taken a bigger lead off third base in the ninth inning of World Series Game 7 last year

Kiner-Falefa in hindsight wishes he had taken bigger lead in World Series Game 7
Business|Education|Entertainment|Interview|Lifestyle|Sports

Making transition from SEC to MLB, new Giants manager Tony Vitello enters 1st season ready to learn

Tony Vitello walked up the dugout stairs to meet with reporters about 15 minutes later than expected because of a team meeting that went longer than planned

Making transition from SEC to MLB, new Giants manager Tony Vitello enters 1st season ready to learn
Business|Entertainment|Sports|World

Spring training initial focus on robot umpires and World Baseball Classic

Spring training starts Tuesday as pitchers and catchers return to the field just 102 days after the World Series

Spring training initial focus on robot umpires and World Baseball Classic
Business|Entertainment|Sports

The Pirates are signing veteran DH Marcell Ozuna, AP source says

Veteran slugger Marcell Ozuna is heading to Pittsburgh

The Pirates are signing veteran DH Marcell Ozuna, AP source says
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

From the field to the studio: Kershaw, Rizzo and Votto join NBC as MLB analysts

NBC has hired Clayton Kershaw, Anthony Rizzo and Joey Votto as analysts for its Major League Baseball broadcasts

From the field to the studio: Kershaw, Rizzo and Votto join NBC as MLB analysts
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Sports

Baltimore Orioles beat Keegan Akin in arbitration, first win this year for clubs who trail 5-1

The Baltimore Orioles have won their salary arbitration case against pitcher Keegan Akin

Baltimore Orioles beat Keegan Akin in arbitration, first win this year for clubs who trail 5-1
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Sports

Ex-MLB player Yasiel Puig found guilty of obstruction and lying to federal officials

A jury has found former major league outfielder Yasiel Puig guilty of obstruction of justice and lying to federal officials investigating an illegal gambling operation, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said Friday

Ex-MLB player Yasiel Puig found guilty of obstruction and lying to federal officials
Sports

Reds' Graham Ashcraft and Rays' Edwin Uceta win arbitration cases as players improve to 5-0

Pitchers Graham Ashcraft and Edwin Uceta have won their salary arbitration cases, improving players to 5-0 this year

Reds' Graham Ashcraft and Rays' Edwin Uceta win arbitration cases as players improve to 5-0
Sports

Tarik Skubal wins salary arbitration case, will be paid record $32 million

Tarik Skubal has won his salary arbitration hearing with the Detroit Tigers, and the two-time Cy Young Award winner will be paid a record $32 million this year instead of the team’s $19 million offer

Tarik Skubal wins salary arbitration case, will be paid record $32 million
Business|Entertainment|Sports

Mariners acquire All-Star Brendan Donovan from Cardinals in three-team trade with Rays

The Seattle Mariners have acquired All-Star infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan from the St. Louis Cardinals in a three-team trade with the Tampa Bay Rays

Mariners acquire All-Star Brendan Donovan from Cardinals in three-team trade with Rays
Sports

Eugenio Suárez and the Reds agree to a $15 million, 1-year contract, AP sources say

Eugenio Suárez and the Cincinnati Reds have agreed on a $15 million, one-year contract, two people familiar with the negotiations tell The Associated Press

Eugenio Suárez and the Reds agree to a $15 million, 1-year contract, AP sources say
Business|Entertainment|Sports

Luis Arraez and Giants agree on $12 million, 1-year contract, AP source says

Free agent infielder Luis Arraez and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $12 million, one-year contract, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations

Luis Arraez and Giants agree on $12 million, 1-year contract, AP source says
Business|Economy|Sports

Twins executive Derek Falvey departs in mutual agreement as organizational revamp continues

The Minnesota Twins and president of baseball and business operations Derek Falvey have mutually decided to part ways

Twins executive Derek Falvey departs in mutual agreement as organizational revamp continues
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Peralta willing to consider multiyear deal with Mets but wants to get settled in New York first

Freddy Peralta says he's willing to consider a multiyear contract with the Mets before reaching free agency, but he wants to get settled in New York first

Peralta willing to consider multiyear deal with Mets but wants to get settled in New York first
Business|Entertainment|Sports

Giants and outfielder Harrison Bader agree to $20.5 million, 2-year contract, AP source says

Free agent outfielder Harrison Bader and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $20.5 million, two-year contract

Giants and outfielder Harrison Bader agree to $20.5 million, 2-year contract, AP source says
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|Stock Markets|US

Mets acquire CF Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the White Sox

The New York Mets have acquired center fielder Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the Chicago White Sox

Mets acquire CF Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the White Sox
Sports

Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones appear on track to gain election to the Baseball Hall of Fame

Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones appear on track to gain election to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday

Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones appear on track to gain election to the Baseball Hall of Fame
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Sports

Kyle Tucker agrees to a $240 million, 4-year contract with the World Series champion Dodgers

Kyle Tucker has agreed to a $240 million, four-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, bolstering their chance for a third consecutive World Series championship

Kyle Tucker agrees to a $240 million, 4-year contract with the World Series champion Dodgers