From star sluggers like Ohtani and Judge to top pitchers like Skubal, we rank — and make predictions for — the best players in baseball right now.
Category: Baseball
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Japan rallies past Australia, clinches WBC pool
Defending champion Japan rallied from 1-0 down to beat Australia 4-3 in the World Baseball Classic on Sunday behind a two-run homer from Masataka Yoshida with two outs in the seventh inning.
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Skubal mulls WBC plan, may pitch again for U.S.
Tarik Skubal says he is considering pitching again for the United States at the World Baseball Classic, a potential change in plans for the Tigers’ ace.
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⚾ Ranking the positions: Best and worst for 2026
From “Generation Shortstop” to a power position that has lost its pop, here’s how every area stacks up for 2026.
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A’s prospect Hernaiz caps Puerto Rico walk-off win
Darell Hernaiz, 24, an infield prospect with the Athletics, hit a 374-foot home run to left field in the 10th inning Saturday, lifting host Puerto Rico to a 4-3 World Baseball Classic victory over Panama at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan.
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Skubal fans five, allows leadoff HR as U.S. wins
Great Britain’s Nate Eaton greeted Team USA pitcher Tarik Skubal with a home run on the first pitch of the game Saturday, as the defending American League Cy Young Award winner made his only start of the World Baseball Classic in Houston, a 9-1 U.S. win.
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Astros’ Peña ‘very uncertain’ over finger’s healing
Astros All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña expressed his uncertainty over a timeline to return from a broken finger, saying his goal is to be ready for Opening Day.
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Skubal fans five, allows leadoff HR in WBC start
Great Britain’s Nate Eaton greeted Team USA pitcher Tarik Skubal with a home run on the first pitch of the game Saturday night, as the defending American League Cy Young Award winner made his only start of the World Baseball Classic in Houston.
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Jays’ Scherzer tosses 4 no-hit innings in debut
Max Scherzer looked sharp in his first spring training outing for the Blue Jays, with the 41-year-old throwing four no-hit innings in a win over the Phillies on Saturday.