MLB names Polymarket exclusive Prediction Market Exchange partner and signs agreement with CFTC to establish Iintegrity framework  —  Polymarket Becomes MLB's Official Prediction Market Exchange Partner; The CFTC Signs a First of Its Kind Memorandum of Understanding with a Major U.S. Sports League

World Baseball Classic's success may lead to midseason tournament  —  MIAMI — Having set attendance and broadcast viewer records, the World Baseball Classic will return in 2029 or 2030, and at some point in the future, could be moved to midseason, when clubs would be less likely to restrict players.

Jurickson Profar gets 162-game PED suspension after appeal resolved  —  Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar will miss the entire 2026 season after his appeal of a positive test for performance-enhancing drugs was resolved.  —  Profar will serve a 162-game suspension for testing positive …

Spring Breakout results and what to watch on Day 2  —  Spring Breakout returns for its third installment after receiving a great deal of fanfare over the past two years.  The weekend got going with six must-see matchups on Thursday and continues through Sunday evening.

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)  —  Extended Forecast for  —  5 Miles SE Lincolnwood IL  —  High: 64 °F⇓  —  Low: 37 °F  —  High: 67 °F  —  Saturday Night Low: 45 °F  —  High: 49 °F  —  Low: 34 °F  —  High: 41 °F  —  Low: 34 °F

Justin Ishbia set to buy massive South Loop rail yard for potential White Sox stadium  —  Justin Ishbia's private equity firm is nearing a deal to buy a 47-acre rail yard near the southwest corner of the Loop from Amtrak, lining up a vision from the Chicago White Sox's owner-in-waiting …

Diamondbacks' Eduardo Rodriguez Has a Chance to Flip Ugly Narrative  —  Arizona could certainly use this. … The Arizona Diamondbacks are going to need some production out of veteran left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez, sooner than later.  —  Rodriguez is entering the third year of a four-year, $80 million deal he signed ahead of 2024.

Here's what Royals GM J.J. Picollo says about closer Carlos Estévez's velocity dip  —  Sometimes history does repeat itself.  —  A year ago, Royals fans were nervous about Carlos Estévez's velocity during spring training, and it caught their attention again this month.

USA loses to Venezuela in World Baseball Classic championship game thriller  —  Bob Nightengale Jesse Yomtov Gabe LacquesUSA TODAY  —  MIAMI — They sprinted to the mound with third baseman Maikel Garcia lying on the field sobbing, and Eugenio Suarez praying to the heavens.

Red Sox reworked contract with Danny Coulombe after issues with physical: Source  —  Share full article  —  Prior to signing with the Boston Red Sox, reliever Danny Coulombe had issues arise from his initial physical, resulting in a reworked contract at lower terms, a league source told The Athletic.

Here's the Braves' Spring Breakout roster (Sat., 6:35 p.m. ET)  —  NORTH PORT, Fla. — Spencer Schwellenbach flashed his potential when Spring Breakout games hit the scene in 2023, and JR Ritchie introduced himself to Braves fans during last year's event.  —  Who will be some of the next young Braves to shine?