Juan Soto returns to Yankee Stadium as a Met. The Yankees passed on $765M—and five months later, they might be better off without him.

Mets acquire lefty Jose Castillo from Diamondbacks for cash after rough start to 2025. Castillo will try to revive career in injury-hit NY bullpen and piror WBC appearance for Venezuela.

Juan Soto will play for the Dominican Republic at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, joining a stacked roster competing in Pool D at loanDepot Park.

Seattle Mariners closer Andres Munoz, MLB’s saves leader in 2025, will play in the WBC for Mexico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic next March in Houston.

Five MLB games ended in walk-offs on May 13 — three home runs, two hits — with stars from PR, MX, DR, and the U.S. delivering in the ninth or later.

Evan Longoria will retire with the Rays on June 7 after signing a one-day contract. He played for Team USA in the 2009 World Baseball Classic.

Paul Skenes will pitch for Team USA in the 2026 WBC, joining a deep U.S. talent pool aiming to reclaim the title after falling to Japan in 2023.

Arizona called up No. 4 MLBPipeline prospect Jordan Lawlar from Triple-A Reno ahead of series at San Francisco, per Nick Piecoro of AZCentral.

Brett Phillips signed with the Kane County Cougars on May 9, continuing his two-way journey after brief stints with Cleburne and Campeche in 2025.

Sacramento State beat Utah Valley 12-2 in seven innings behind Ethan Lay’s strong start and 16-hit attack; UVU looks to rebound Sunday on Senior Day.

Jasson Dominguez crushed three home runs in Sacramento, boosting his WBC case to represent the Dominican Republic at the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

The Salt Lake Bees debuted their new ballpark in South Jordan in 2025 as Salt Lake City eyes MLB expansion and celebrates its baseball roots.