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Team Mexico manager Benji Gil signing autographs for fans prior to his team's game against Great Britain at the 2026 World Baseball Classic
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Mexico Notes: Pride, Identity, Unfinished Business in 2026 World Baseball Classic Opener vs Great Britain

Mexico Pre‑Game Notes vs Great Britain HOUSTON — Team Mexico’s pre‑game press conference with pitcher Taijuan Walker, infielder Rowdy Tellez, and manager Benji Gil carried the unmistakable energy of a team that believes its story didn’t end in the 2023 World Baseball Classic — it simply paused. Three years after their semifinal run, they spoke […]

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Great Britain pitchers Brendan Beck and Tristan Beck flank manager Brad Marcelino during a pre-game press conference prior to facing Mexico in the opener of Group B of the 2026 World Baseball Classic in Houston.
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Great Britain Notes: Pride, Identity, and a Program on the Rise ahead of World Baseball Classic Opener vs Mexico

Great Britain Pre‑Game Notes vs Mexico HOUSTON — On the eve of their World Baseball Classic opener, Great Britain carried a calm, grounded confidence into their pre‑game availability — the kind that comes from a program that has grown up quickly and now expects to belong on this stage. Great Britain: A Program Growing into […]

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Anything can happen in baseball, and with Opening Day right around the corner, these are five bold predictions for the 2026 MLB season.
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Bold Predictions for the 2026 MLB Season

As the 2026 MLB season rapidly approaches, we have some bold predictions for the upcoming 162-game regular season. #1 – Konnor Griffin Makes the All-Star Team as a Starter Embed from Getty Images Two years ago, Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes was named the All-Star Game starter for the National League. Now, it’s time for […]

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Despite being veteran-heavy, the American League East has a number of breakout candidates in its division heading into the 2026 preseason.
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Breakout Candidates for Each American League East Team

Following an active free agency, the American League East Division is shaping up to be arguably the most competitive in baseball. After the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays each won 94 games in 2025, the Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox made significant moves by signing Pete Alonso and trading for Willson Contreras, […]

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David Bednar became the second New York Yankee to commit to Team USA for the 2026 WBC on Thursday, joining Aaron Judge on the roster.
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David Bednar Joins Team USA for 2026 World Baseball Classic

New York Yankees closer David Bednar announced his commitment to Team USA on Thursday for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Bednar joins Yankee outfielder and reigning American League MVP Aaron Judge as the second Yankee to commit to Team USA. Acquired at the 2025 trade deadline from the Pittsburgh Pirates, Bednar was a welcome addition […]

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Team USA adds Tarik Skubal, Logan Webb, and Joe Ryan to the team's starting rotation for the upcoming 2026 World Baseball Classic.
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Team USA Adds Three Aces to World Baseball Classic Roster

Team USA is going all in on the 2026 World Baseball Classic, adding three aces to its pitching staff. Wednesday’s announcement of Minnesota Twins ace Joe Ryan and Thursday’s announcements confirmed that reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal and San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb will join Team USA for the upcoming […]

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Tatsuya Imai
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Tatsuya Imai Posted for Major League Teams

Superstar Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai has been posted this offseason for Major League Baseball, with all 30 major league teams being informed about his status on Tuesday. The 27-year-old has a negotiating window that begins on Wednesday and ends at the start of 2026. Imai comes from the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball. […]

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Pitchers to Win Consecutive Cy Young Awards

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal won the 2025 AL Cy Young Award. After winning the coveted title after a dominant 2024, he ran it back this year, picking up 26 of 30 votes. He’s become the 12th pitcher to win consecutive Cy Young Awards. Here is the elite company Skubal joins and their dominant runs. […]

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