Baseball

2/4/2026 |  MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani talks Dodgers, possible three-peat and his new children's book (NBC Sports) Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani told NBC News in an interview Tuesday he believes his team’s massive spending is good for baseball.

2/3/2026 |  MLB Owners Are Killing the World Baseball Classic (DEADSPIN) The travesty unfolding with Team Puerto Rico in the upcoming World Baseball Classic originates from the same place as the impending work stoppage in Major League Baseball:
The cold hearts and fat wallets of MLB owners, who again choose hoarding cash in lieu of stimulating competition.

2/3/2026 |  ‘No more blackouts’ as MLB teams leave FanDuel Sports Network (Insider Sport) MLB is on the cusp of a complete broadcasting renovation after all ties to FanDuel Sports Network have been cut. 
Main Street Sports Group, which operates FanDuel Sports Network, will no longer have any relationship with Major League Baseball (MLB) after all nine franchises in its portfolio are expected to leave the network.

2/3/2026 |  2026 World Baseball Classic: United States (Spotrac News) Team United States
Pitchers:
Paul Skenes (Pirates)
Tarik Skubal (Tigers) *LHP
Joe Ryan (Twins)
Logan Webb (Giants)
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Mason Miller (Padres) *Closer
David Bednar (Yankees)
Matthew Boyd (Cubs) *LHP
Garrett Cleavinger (Rays) *LHP
Clay Holmes (Mets)
Griffin Jax (Rays)
Brad Keller (Phillies)
Clayton Kershaw (n/a) *LHP
Nolan McLean (Mets)
Gabe Speier (Mariners) *LHP
Garrett Whitlock (Red Sox)

Catchers:
Cal Raleigh (Mariners)
Will Smith (Dodgers)

2/3/2026 |  2026 World Baseball Classic: Dominican Republic (Spotrac News) Team Dominican Republic
Pitchers:
Sandy Alcantara (Marlins)
Cristopher Sanchez (Phillies) *LHP
Brayan Bello (Red Sox)
Luis Severino (Athletics)
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Carlos Estevez (Royals) *Closer
Albert Abreu (n/a)
Elvis Alvarado (Athletics)
Huascar Brazoban (Mets)
Serantony Dominguez (White Sox)
Camilo Doval (Yankees)
Wandy Peralta (Padres) *LHP
Dennis Santana (Pirates)
Gregory Soto (Pirates) *LHP
Edwin Uceta (Rays)
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Catchers:
Yainer Diaz (Astros)