Category Archives: www.espn.com – MLB
WBC prospects to watch: From a high schooler to an ace
The 2026 World Baseball Classic is loaded with household names, but also some MLB stars of tomorrow.
Kiley McDaniel Feb 26, 2026
Source: Scherzer returning to Jays for 19th season
Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer has agreed to return to the Blue Jays for his 19th season, a source confirmed to ESPN.
www.espn.com - MLB Feb 25, 2026
Sabathia to be 24th Yankee with retired number
CC Sabathia's No. 52 will be retired on Sept. 26 by the Yankees, who will dedicate a plaque in the Hall of Famer's honor at Monument Park before that day's game.
www.espn.com - MLB Feb 25, 2026
Skenes sees gold for U.S. at WBC: 'What we do'
NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes of the Pirates has all the motivation he needs heading into the WBC, courtesy of Team USA's success at the Winter Olympics.
www.espn.com - MLB Feb 25, 2026
Dodgers' Sasaki hit hard, struggles in spring debut
Roki Sasaki, who is trying for a spot in the Dodgers' rotation, gave up three runs on three hits and two walks over 1 1/3 innings in his first spring training outing.
www.espn.com - MLB Feb 25, 2026
Cubs' Austin out for months after knee procedure
Tyler Austin's return to the major leagues has been put on hold for what Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said will be months following a procedure on his right knee.
www.espn.com - MLB Feb 25, 2026
Verlander, Valdez to get final Tigers pay in 2039
Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez will receive the final payments from their new contracts with the Tigers in 2039, with the team deferring $31 million of the $128 million it committed to the pitche...
www.espn.com - MLB Feb 25, 2026
Who rules the corner outfield -- Judge, Soto or Tatis? Buster Olney ranks the top 10
Do any fast-rising young outfielders beat out these two New York sluggers on our top 10? Let's find out.
Buster Olney Feb 25, 2026
Ranking all 30 MLB lineups for 2026
Patience. Power. Durability. Depth. We rate all 30 offenses by these measures and more.
Bradford Doolittle Feb 25, 2026
Pirates' Griffin, MLB's top prospect, wows with HRs
Konnor Griffin, the Pirates' 19-year-old shortstop and the consensus No. 1 prospect in baseball, hit home runs off Red Sox pitchers Ranger Suarez and Seth Martinez.
www.espn.com - MLB Feb 24, 2026