MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said he is thrilled with the excitement around the World Baseball Classic but hopes "to see pitching staffs that are of the same quality as our position players" in the 2026 edition.
Padres manager Bob Melvin said Tuesday that there is "still a chance" catcher Austin Nola, who two days earlier was hit in the face by a pitch, will be able to start the regular season with the team.
While Bryce Harper will begin the season on the injured list, Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said Tuesday that the two-time NL MVP will not, for now, be placed on the longer 60-day IL.
