Major League Baseball

WBC's success may lead to midseason tourney

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says the continued growth and success of the World Baseball Classic could lead to a midseason competition in the future.

Longtime Mets broadcaster Rose plans to retire

Longtime Mets broadcaster Howie Rose announced Thursday he is planning to retire at the end of the season after spending four decades with the organization.

MLB joins prediction space with Polymarket deal

MLB has named Polymarket as the league's official prediction market exchange and announced an information sharing agreement with the CFTC, the federal body that oversees the growing industry.

Ohtani fans 4, hits 99 mph in spring mound debut

Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani made his spring training pitching debut, giving up one hit and two walks while striking out four over 4⅓ scoreless innings.

Durbin wins 3B job for Red Sox; Mayer likely 2B

Caleb Durbin, who was acquired in a trade with the Brewers just before spring training, will be the starting third baseman for the Red Sox on Opening Day.

Cole throws scoreless inning in his spring debut

Gerrit Cole returned to a mound to pitch in a game after a 377-day absence and threw a scoreless first inning Wednesday for the Yankees in an exhibition game against the Red Sox.

Jays' Berríos won't be ready for start of season

Blue Jays pitcher José Berríos won't be ready for the start of the season after being diagnosed with a stress fracture in his right elbow.

Mariners' Crawford gets cortisone shot in shoulder

Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford's status for the start of the season remains uncertain as he continues to deal with a shoulder problem.

⚾ Top breakout candidates for all 30 MLB teams

From veterans in new roles to former top prospects ready to reach new heights, here's who we expect to level up.