Houston Astros star Jose Altuve had surgery Wednesday on his broken right thumb, an injury that occurred in the World Baseball Classic and will significantly delay the second baseman's 2023 debut.

D.J. Short, Scott Pianowski and Vaughn Dalzell break down the New York Mets ahead of the 2023 season, evaluating their win total Over/Under, their biggest concerns for the team this season and more.

Major League Baseball has clarified its new rules to allow some pitch clock delays.

Dan Patrick recaps Japan winning the World Baseball Classic and discusses the impact that the tournament has had on baseball moving forward.

As Trea Turner rounded the bases Tuesday night after hitting his fifth home run of the World Baseball Classic, the “M-V-P!” chants roared throughout loanDepot park.

The Phillies are leaving open the possibility for Bryce Harper to return to their lineup much sooner than the All-Star break.

Julio Urías is lined up to pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Opening Day - and that's just fine with teammate Clayton Kershaw.

MLB's new pitch clock is going to undergo some timing adjustments before it is turned on for games that count.

The World Baseball Classic will return for its sixth edition in March 2026, with organizers concluding spring training remains a better time than after the World Series or in the middle of the major league...

Shohei Ohtani fanned Angels teammate Mike Trout for the final out to lead Japan over the defending champion U.S. 3-2 for its first World Baseball Classic title since 2009.

MLB on FOX analyst John Smoltz joins the show to talk playing golf with Michael Jordan and what to expect when Team USA meets Shohei Ohtani and Japan in the World Baseball Classic final.

The Baltimore Orioles have optioned left-handers Bruce Zimmermann and Nick Vespi and reassigned infielder Lewin Díaz, left-hander Darwinzon Hernandez and catcher Mark Kolozsvary to minor league camp.

The Atlanta Braves have apparently decided who will replace the departed Dansby Swanson as their starting shortstop. It's not who most people expected it to be.

Scott Pianowski reveals his fresh second basemen rankings according to Yahoo eligibility following Jose Altuve's injury and expected absence, including Andres Gimenez, Tommy Edman, Ozzie Albies and more.

The U.S. won in a 14-2 rout to advance to the World Baseball Classic final.

The Colorado Rockies have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with free-agent outfielder Jurickson Profar, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Sunday.

Nolan Arenado left Team USA's 14-2 win over Cuba in the World Baseball Classic semifinals Sunday in the fifth inning after he was hit on the hand by a pitch.

Sergio Romo will retire as a member of the San Francisco Giants after helping the franchise win three World Series titles.

San Diego Padres pitcher Nick Martinez left the World Baseball Classic on Saturday after he wasn't guaranteed to start for Team USA for the rest of the event.

Houston Astros star Jose Altuve has a broken right thumb and needs surgery after getting hurt in Venezuela’s 9-7 quarterfinal loss to the United States at the World Baseball Classic.

Trea Turner hit a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning that lifted the United States over Venezuela 9-7 Saturday night and into the World Baseball Classic semifinals.

Luis Urías hit the go-ahead single in a three-run seventh inning that fueled Mexico’s 5-4 comeback victory over Puerto Rico to advance to its first-ever World Baseball Classic semifinals.

Many of Major League Baseball's biggest stars, like Mike Trout, Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani, aren't playing in spring training. They're in the World Baseball Classic.

Left-hander Jake Brentz and the Royals agreed to a two-year, $1.9 million contract that keeps him with the team as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.

Umpires will be able to watch the replay operations center evaluating contested calls.

Ohtani's special talent is still striking for his manager on Team Japan.

MLB is concerned that use of foreign substances by pitchers increased again in the time since the June 2021 crackdown.

Mets closer Edwin Díaz has a torn patellar tendon and is expected to miss the entire season after hurting his right knee while celebrating a victory in the World Baseball Classic.

D.J. Short looks at Edwin Diaz's season-ending knee injury and highlights what it means for the New York Mets' 2023 bullpen configuration and fantasy managers' reliever strategies.

Nationals pitching prospect Cade Cavalli needs Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery and will miss the 2023 season, general manager Mike Rizzo said.

Dan Patrick reacts to Mets closer Edwin Diaz getting injured while celebrating Puerto Rico's victory over the Dominican Republic at the World Baseball Classic, which could be a huge blow to New York.

Cuba earned a 7,500-mile flight to Miami for a trip to the World Baseball Classic semifinals for the first time since 2006.

D.J. Short and Scott Pianowski discuss expectations for Texas Rangers' SP Jacob deGrom and whether or not fantasy managers should fade the hurler in drafts at his current ADP.

Left-hander José Quintana won’t make his Mets debut until at least July because of a stress fracture in his rib.

The Braves optioned Ian Anderson to their Triple-A affiliate, the latest setback for a right-hander whose promising start included pitching five hitless innings in Game 3 of the 2021 World Series.

Scott Pianowsk reveals a simple trick to identify future high-leverage relievers and closers who seemingly come out of nowhere.

D.J. Short and Scott Pianowski break down Anthony Volpe's strong spring, his chances of making the Opening Day roster and whether or not they are taking him in drafts.

Catcher Keibert Ruiz gets a $3 million signing bonus as part of his eight-year, $50 million contract with the Nationals, a deal that could be worth $76 million over 10 seasons if the team exercises a pair...

Corbin Carroll would make $134 million over nine years if the Diamondbacks exercise a 2031 option in his eight-year, $111 million contract.

Mike Trout hit a three-run homer, Lance Lynn threw five impressive innings and the U.S. used a nine-run first to cruise past Canada 12-1 in the World Baseball Classic.

Trevor Bauer has agreed to a contract with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Japan's Central League.

Duque Hebbert turned just one inning of work in the World Baseball Classic into a contract.

The Padres are flirting with the idea of beginning the season with a six-man pitching rotation.

Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer that landed just below his image, sending Japan to a 7-1 victory over Australia in the World Baseball Classic.

Martin Muzik hit a three-run homer in the top of the ninth inning and the Czech Republic beat China 8-5 on Friday in the World Baseball Classic.

Infielders Yuli Gurriel and José Iglesias agreed to minor league contracts with the Miami Marlins.

Injuries continue to pile up for the New York Yankees as they get ready to begin their AL East title defense.

Top Philadelphia Phillies prospect Andrew Painter won't throw for four weeks because of a sprained ligament in his right elbow.

Shohei Ohtani allowed one hit in the four innings he pitched, struck out five and was the winning pitcher Thursday in Japan’s 8-1 victory over China in Group B at the World Baseball Classic.

Albert Pujols is open to transitioning into coaching. Eventually. Just not yet.