The top Italy league kicks off April 11 as Serie A1 opens Group A play. The season will help shape Italy’s roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz commits to play for the Dominican Republic at the 2026 WBC as he tries to rebound from a slow start to the 2025 MLB season. World Baseball Classic begins March 6, 2026.

Francisco Lindor powered the New York Mets past the Marlins while Kenley Jansen moved to fifth all time in strikeouts for the Los Angeles Angels

Panamanian-born Ivan Herrera hit three home runs for the St. Louis Cardinals in a 12-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels, tying a rare MLB record.

Chieh-Hsien Chen signed a record $6.66M deal with the Uni-Lions and was named 2024 Premier12 MVP after leading Chinese Taipei to the title.

Drew Spencer steps down as Great Britain manager after leading team to historic WBC debut. Yankees coach shifts focus to player development.

Ian Kinsler returns to manage Team Israel at the 2026 WBC, bringing MLB experience and leadership as the roster takes shape for Pool D in Miami.

Italian left-hander Samuel Aldegheri is competing for a spot in the Angels’ rotation while preparing to represent Italy in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Brazil defeated Germany 6-4 to clinch the final spot in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, securing its return to the tournament for the first time since 2013.

Brazil and Germany meet in Tucson with the final 2026 WBC spot on the line. The winner secures a berth, while the loser is eliminated from contention.

Colombia dominated Germany 10-0 in a seven-inning mercy-rule win, securing a spot in the 2026 WBC behind Dilson Herrera’s four-hit game and strong pitching.

Brazil dominated China 12-2 in a seven-inning mercy rule win at the WBC qualifiers in Tucson, moving one win away from securing a spot in the 2026 WBC.