Vinnie Pasquantino did more than power Italy into the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals on Wednesday night. He helped save Team USA’s tournament hopes—and made sure the Americans heard about it.
Without any doubt, Team Italy is the biggest surprise package in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Their monumental 8-6 victory over Team USA on Tuesday was the biggest upset in the tournament’s two-decade history.
Vinnie Pasquantino recorded the first three-homer game in the 20-year history of the World Baseball Classic, and Italy earned a 9-1 victory over Mexico on Wednesday in Houston, capturing first place in Pool B while helping the United States advance.
As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.
Team Italy pulled off a huge upset in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday after defeating Team USA 8-6. Almost immediately after the victory, Vinnie Pasquantino shared his reaction to the end result.
The Royals have impressive depth in the starting rotation, and that’s by design. J.J. Picollo has talked before about the need to have eight, nine, or even ten starting pitchers to get through a season, recognizing the high attrition rate among pitchers.
The World Baseball Classic is now in its final day of group play. The biggest news right now is the stunning Team USA loss at the hands of Team Italy. Italy stormed out to an 8-0 lead and ended up winning 8-6.
The 2026 World Baseball Classic has been great viewing for my baseball-deprived soul. I really struggle to pay attention to or care about Spring Training games, unless there is a pitcher’s velocity drop to freak out about.
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. had his World Baseball Classic coming-out party earlier this week. DeRosa said one of his biggest regrets from that WBC is that Witt didn’t play more.
The Kansas City Royals have opted to make a few moves to improve their roster ahead of the 2026 season, but a lot of their offseason improvement has been getting healthy.
The amazing plays by Bobby Witt Jr. in the World Baseball Classic yesterday had me thinking about Royals defense. He has dazzled us just a few years into his playing career, but Royals fans have really been spoiled by great defense over the years.
The Kansas City Royals are hoping for a big 2026 season. Kansas City’s second baseman Michael Massey is one of the players the team is looking to for production.
The World Baseball Classic is in full swing, with players across the international tournament showcasing their skills on a global stage. Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.
Opening Day is just around the corner, meaning teams will soon begin making cuts and finalizing their 26-man rosters. For the Kansas City Royals, the roster largely appears set.
The Rangers have claimed outfielder Dairon Blanco off waivers from the Royals, according to Francys Romero of Beisbol FR. Blanco was designated for assignment by the Royals last week to make room for Starling Marte on the club’s 40-man.
The Kansas City Royals are hoping for a comeback campaign in 2026 after a disappointing 80-82 record in the American League Central, and they have the tools to make it happen.
Shortstop is one of the deepest positions in 2026 fantasy baseball. Just about every fantasy baseball ranking system has Bobby Witt Jr. as their No. 1 fantasy baseball shortstop.
The Kansas City Royals struggled to generate offense outside of the “big three,” a reason the team failed to make the playoffs in 2025. Depth in that regard was a major focus for the Royals, as several new outfielders joined the club for the 2026 season.
The Royals announced they’ve designated outfielder Dairon Blanco for assignment. That’s the necessary 40-man roster move to finalize their one-year deal with Starling Marte, which is official.
Kansas City Royals right-hander Stephen Kolek will miss at least five to seven days and possibly longer after sustaining a left oblique strain. Kolek felt tightness in his left side while warming up for a relief appearance during Wednesday's spring training game against the Seattle Mariners.