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2026 World Baseball Classic Semifinal
Follow live: Suarez smashes homer as Venezuela closes in on Italy's lead
We've got you covered with predictions, live updates and takeaways from the second semifinal in Miami.
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NEW SEASON FAST APPROACHING
Real or Not: These 8 MLB stars can reach new heights in 2026
We determine whether these stars can actually reach a new level in the season ahead.
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UNITED STATES ADVANCES TO WBC FINAL
Takeaways from Team USA's thrilling WBC semifinal win over Dominican Republic
A star-studded World Baseball Classic showdown lived up to the hype. Here's how the U.S. moved on to the final.
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Team USA manager: WBC should move to middle of MLB season
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Passan's ultimate MLB season preview: Predictions, inside intel and breakout stars for all 30 teams
Opening Day is approaching fast -- and Jeff Passan has everything you need to know covered.
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CONTROVERSY IN WBC?
What is the source of the Dominican Republic's frustration in WBC loss to U.S.?
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Stephen A. doesn't want to hear complaints about Team USA's WBC win
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From Team Japan to MLB stars: Who could be next to make the jump?
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'Banana Brees': Former Saints QB Drew Brees and Tyler Shough take in Savannah Bananas
Brees and Shough made appearances during the Savannah Bananas exhibition games at the Caesars Superdome, the home of the Saints.
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Cheat sheet 2026: Sleepers, busts, rookies and closers
You've read their names all preseason long, it'd be a shame to forget them on draft day. The ESPN Cheat Sheet is one way to make sure that doesn't happen.
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- Yamamoto to start for Dodgers in season opener
- High heat: Temps see Cactus League tweak times
- Robot umps on checked swings moving to Triple-A
- Padres' Musgrove likely to open season on IL
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