Spring training is usually filled with optimism, but for the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday delivered an unfortunate reminder of how quickly things can change. Promising first base prospect Keaton Anthony suffered a broken bone in his foot that will require surgery, sidelining the 24-year-old for an extended period and temporarily halting one of the most impressive minor-league hitting streaks in the organization. The ... Read more
McCullers Says He’s Done Chasing Strikeouts — Astros May Pay the Price. DD
With the 2026 season approaching, Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. is attempting to reinvent the way he pitches. The change in philosophy could determine whether he keeps a spot in Houston’s rotation — and whether he secures another contract after this season. McCullers is entering the final year of the five-year, $85 million extension he signed with the Astros in 2022. Unfortunately for both sides, the ... Read more
Lance McCullers Jr.’s New Astros Approach Could Backfire in Contract Year. DD
With the 2026 season approaching, Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. is attempting to reinvent the way he pitches. The change in philosophy could determine whether he keeps a spot in Houston’s rotation — and whether he secures another contract after this season. McCullers is entering the final year of the five-year, $85 million extension he signed with the Astros in 2022. Unfortunately for both sides, the ... Read more
Team Canada Advances to WBC Quarterfinals With Help From Blue Jays Ties. DD
For the first time in World Baseball Classic history, Team Canada has advanced to the tournament’s knockout stage. Canada secured the historic milestone on March 11 with a convincing 7–2 victory over Cuba, officially punching its ticket to the quarterfinals. It marks a breakthrough moment for a national team that has competed in every WBC since the tournament began in 2006 but had never progressed beyond pool ... Read more
Canada Makes Baseball History by Reaching WBC Knockout Stage. DD
For the first time in World Baseball Classic history, Team Canada has advanced to the tournament’s knockout stage. Canada secured the historic milestone on March 11 with a convincing 7–2 victory over Cuba, officially punching its ticket to the quarterfinals. It marks a breakthrough moment for a national team that has competed in every WBC since the tournament began in 2006 but had never progressed beyond pool ... Read more