RJ Hamster
Shohei’s back … and already breaking records
Friday, March 06
TOP NEWS
Japan puts on a Sho in blowout of Chinese Taipei
A Shohei Ohtani first-inning double was a sign of things to come as the reigning NL MVP hit a slam in a 10-run second (the most runs in a single frame in World Baseball Classic history), and Japan one-hit Chinese Taipei in a mercy-rule win.
Aussies improve to 2-0 at Classic after topping Czechia
USA, Brazil set for first World Baseball Classic face-off (8 p.m. ET on FOX)
Nicaragua, Dominican Republic clash in ’23 Classic rematch (7 p.m. ET on FS2)
Playing in front of its hometown fans, Puerto Rico takes on Colombia (6 p.m. ET, FS1)
‘Dream team’: Pujols says his ’26 Classic lineup could be the DR’s best ever
After encouraging Minors scrimmage, McLean to report to Team USA
A homer to win a year’s supply of beer? Team Canada player makes that dream a reality
A walk-off ABS challenge? This is about as close as it gets
Luzardo promised he wouldn’t use an ABS challenge all year. 1 inning later …
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STAFF PICKS
Farm system rankings have a new No. 1
The organization at the top of MLB Pipeline’s annual rankings reclaims the coveted spot for the first time in 10 years, pushing the defending World Series champs to No. 2.
A chance to burnish that HOF case
Bryce Harper’s case for Cooperstown is already plenty strong, and the World Baseball Classic gives him an opportunity to add to it.
First World Baseball Classic soundtrack album out
The three-song EP, produced by Grammy winner Tainy, features tracks in Japanese, Korean, Spanish and English by Becky G, YEONJUN, Myke Towers, Young Miko and Fujii Kaze.
6 sneaky-fun teams to watch this season
Maybe your team is off one night in June and you want to watch some baseball. Will Leitch has a half-dozen teams that will be worth watching regardless of your rooting interest.
Take your kid to work day takes on a whole new meaning
Craig Counsell got to exchange lineup cards with his son Brady before the Cubs and D-backs played an exhibition game. Arizona drafted Brady in the 10th round last summer.
Preliminary Spring Breakout rosters announced
The third iteration of the showcase (to be played March 19-22) could feature 91 Top 100 prospects and 97 first-round picks.
Spring Training tripleheader on MLB Network
Catch the Cardinals and Orioles at 1 p.m. ET (available in Cardinals market), the Angels and Guardians at 3 (available in Angels market) and the Cubs and Padres at 8 (available in both markets).
SCOREBOARD
NYM 4
WSH 7
STL 3
PIT 2
BAL 4
TB 3
BOS 2
PHI 6
TOR 5
ATL 9
MIN 15
NYY 0
HOU 0
MIA 2
AZ 1
CHC 8
LAD 13
CIN 14
ATH 16
LAA 11
SD 27
SEA 6
MIL 10
COL 8
TEX 15
KC 9
CLE 12
CWS 3
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