Paul Skenes expects to make two starts in World Baseball Classic  —  Share full article  —  Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes, the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner, is at a different stage of his career than Detroit Tigers lefty Tarik Skubal, who is coming off back-to-back AL Cy Youngs.

Pujols, Yadi among nominees for next Cardinals Hall of Fame class: Vote now  —  Fans to Select Former Cardinals Great for Induction on September 12  —  The St. Louis Cardinals have revealed George Hendrick, Brian Jordan, Yadier Molina, and Albert Pujols as the modern players nominated …

Live Blog Recap: Florida baseball beats FIU in 9-inning grind  —  Florida baseball erupted for 17 runs across two explosive innings to secure a 17-11 home victory against FIU on Tuesday.  —  After falling behind 2-0 in the first, Florida responded with relentless offensive pressure …

Lindor has stitches removed, remains on track for Opening Day  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor had the stitches removed from his surgically repaired left hand on Tuesday, keeping him on track for an Opening Day return.  —  Lindor, who underwent Feb. 11 surgery …

Kyle Isbel is known for his defense.  Here's how his offense can help the Royals  —  AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.  — Royals previously announced moving Kauffman outfield fences in 8-10 ft for 2026.  — Isbel will adjust angles/routes in moved outfield gaps while staying aggressive.

Source: Scherzer agrees to return to Blue Jays for 19th season  —  Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer has agreed to return to the Toronto Blue Jays, a source confirmed to ESPN's Alden Gonzalez on Wednesday.  —  The deal is for one year and $3 million, according to multiple reports.

Crucial Change Could Make Taylor Clarke a Weapon For D-backs Bullpen  —  A critical change for Arizona — in more ways than one. … Right-hander Taylor Clarke's career numbers in 2025 were no accident.  The Arizona Diamondbacks' returning reliever is armed with an upgraded arsenal ahead of 2026.

Here's the latest on Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly's back injury  —  The Diamondbacks still have not provided an update on right-hander Merrill Kelly, other than to say he underwent additional tests on his back.  —  Kelly was scratched from a live batting practice session on Saturday …

Stone impresses in long-awaited return to mound, eyes Dodgers rotation  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Dodgers may have come into Spring Training with their rotation more or less set, but don't count Gavin Stone out from the mix.  —  After nearly a year and a half away from the big league mound due …

Why Wilyer Abreu turned down the Red Sox' contract talks and bet on himself  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — As the Red Sox have collected young, mostly homegrown, star or potential star players signed to long-term contracts, they have not included right fielder Wilyer Abreu.  —  They have tried, though.

What is Bryce Harper thinking?  On baseball, boredom and being a kid, again, in the WBC  —  Share full article  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — Bryce Harper kept all of the old undershirts with “USA” across the chest.  They were given to him when he was 16.  They still fit, he said.  They have to.

Yankees Still Open To Adding Platoon Bat  —  Spring training games have begun but further roster tweaks are still possible.  Joel Sherman of The New York Post reports that the Yankees are still open to adding a right-handed-hitting outfielder or catcher.  Sherman mentions the club's previously …