It was not a good night at the office for Team USA, as it found itself in an early, eight-run hole before suffering a stunning 8-6 loss to Italy. Hardly anything went right for the Americans as its potent lineup struggled through much of the game, the defense was sloppy, and the pitching gave up…
From 2025 to 2026, the San Francisco Giants probably made the biggest leap in terms of farm talent in Major League Baseball. This can partly be attributed to the fact that standout prospect Bryce Eldridge was great in AA and AAA last year, posting a .280 and .249 batting average, respectively, but more importantly, hitting…
The Houston Astros have a fantastic track record. Before missing the playoffs last season, they made the playoffs in nine consecutive seasons. They won eight division titles, four American League pennants, and two World Series titles. Their roster losses and the new players they have suggest a team in transition. Framber Valdez signed with the…
Home runs by Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony in the third inning were all Team USA needed to hang on to a 5-3 victory over Mexico, its biggest competition in Pool B. With the win, the U.S. has taken sole possession of first place in Pool B and is in the driver’s seat to advance…
The Philadelphia Phillies didn’t wait around. As soon as it became clear that Jesús Luzardo was the real deal, the front office did what smart front offices do: they opened the checkbook before someone else could. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Luzardo and the Phillies have agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $135 million….
The San Francisco Giants looked to upgrade their hitting, outfield, and pitching in free agency rather than making a huge splash. They also added a couple of young players, headlined by #1 international prospect Luis Hernandez, to bolster their middling farm system. Losing veteran Justin Verlander in the off-season definitely hurts, but these pick-ups more…
Major League Baseball’s record for the most regular-season victories was established over a century ago by the Chicago Cubs when they posted a 116-36 record. 95 years later, the Seattle Mariners equaled that win total. The 1998 New York Yankees fell just short of the record with 114 triumphs on their way to a World…
On a night where Team USA was in a slumber for nearly half of the game against Great Britain, Kyle Schwarber was able to awaken the United States with a two-run home run for a 9-1 beatdown of Great Britain. It was an example where no matter how long the U.S. offense is held down,…
The Minnesota Twins made the playoffs in 2023, but they finished 18 games out of first place last season. They have a star in Byron Buxton and another one in Joe Ryan. Last season, they were able to get out of their contract with Carlos Correa, and they did bolster their strong farm system. However,…
It wasn’t a pristine night for Team USA and if it were not for an inexperienced opponent, the outcome could have been different, but the squad was able to defeat Brazil, 15-5, in its first game of the World Baseball Classic. While it never seemed that the Brazilians were going come from behind for the…