After '23 letdown, stacked Dominican squad looks to reclaim dominance https://www.mlb.com/news/dominican-republic-2026-world-baseball-classic-roster-preview The Dominican Republic is consistently listed as one of the powerhouse nations for every World Baseball Classic, as it boasts some of the biggest names in baseball. As the country that has topped the list of Major League players born outside the United States every year since it was first #MLB

Can Ohtani lead Japan to back-to-back Classic championships? https://www.mlb.com/news/japan-world-baseball-classic-2026-preview With Masataka Yoshida of the Red Sox selected as the final roster spot, Samurai Japan’s squad is now complete. The team features a record nine Major League players, along with 10 members from the previous championship-winning roster. Under manager Hirokazu Ibata, the lineup is built with an emphasis on balance, #MLB

One intriguing prospect who can make a run at an Opening Day spot from each team https://www.mlb.com/news/prospects-who-can-compete-for-opening-day-spot-2026 Frosty weather may be gripping much of the nation, but Spring Training is right around the corner. Players start officially reporting to camps next week and the exhibition schedule kicks off with seven games on Feb. 20. To further whet your appetite, we're going to highlight an interesting prospect from #MLB

D-backs add righty Strowd to bolster bullpen https://www.mlb.com/news/diamonbacks-trade-for-pitcher-kade-strowd The Diamondbacks added another arm to their bullpen Thursday acquiring right-hander Kade Strowd and a pair of Minor Leaguers in exchange for infielder/outfielder Blaze Alexander. #MLB

Is 2026 a make-or-break year for these 4 Cardinals? https://www.mlb.com/news/cardinals-players-entering-pivotal-2026-mlb-season Out with the old(er) and in with the new. That has been a theme of the offseason for the Cardinals, who have traded away veterans such as Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras, Nolan Arenado and Brendan Donovan in separate deals that netted them a total of nine young players or prospects #MLB

What are the Mets getting in Robert? Three numbers explain it https://www.mlb.com/news/mets-luis-robert-jr-trade-explained In just a few weeks, Mets fans will get their first look at their new center fielder, Luis Robert Jr. They'll be hopeful, surely, when Spring Training games start on Feb. 21 and Robert takes the field with his new team -- hopeful that Robert will be able to return #MLB

Here are four Red Sox NRIs to watch this spring https://www.mlb.com/news/red-sox-non-roster-spring-training-invitees-to-watch-2026 The Red Sox struck gold with their non-roster Spring Training invitees in 2025. The group featured 10 eventual Major League contributors, including three 2025 preseason Top 100 prospects in Roman Anthony (No. 2), Kristian Campbell (No. 7) and Marcelo Mayer (No. 12). Boston’s “Big Three,” as they were dubbed at #MLB

5 ways the Cubs can reach growing expectations in '26 https://www.mlb.com/news/how-cubs-can-meet-2026-projections FanGraphs released its initial round of 2026 standings projections and playoff odds and there were plenty of interesting storylines within it. One of those storylines is the Cubs winning 86 games and the NL Central, edging out the Brewers and their projected 83 wins. Given what each respective team has #MLB

Angels add veteran lefty Suter on 1-year deal (report) https://www.mlb.com/news/brent-suter-angels-contract ANAHEIM -- The Angels are set to add another experienced arm to their bullpen, as they reportedly agreed to sign veteran lefty Brent Suter to a Major League deal on Thursday, per Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. The Angels, however, have yet to make an announcement. The club’s 40-man roster is #MLB

Skubal will make $32M in '26 after arbitration hearing goes his way (source) https://www.mlb.com/news/tarik-skubal-wins-arbitration-case Tarik Skubal is just a season away from potential free agency, but he’ll get a massive raise this year to rank among the highest pitching salaries in the game. The back-to-back American League Cy Young Award winner won his arbitration hearing, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand on Thursday, with #MLB