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WBC Daily: A Historic Loss For Cuba; Canada Reaches Quarterfinals

Catching up on all day's action from the World Baseball Classic.

28 MINS AGO • FOX SPORTS

WBC Daily: A Historic Loss For Cuba; Canada Reaches Quarterfinals

USA-Mexico Breaks World Baseball Classic Viewership Record

Team USA's win over Mexico was the most-watched WBC telecast ever on any network.

2 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

USA-Mexico Breaks World Baseball Classic Viewership Record

2026 World Baseball Classic Bracket, Schedule, Standings

Here are the World Baseball Classic up-to-date pool standings and the remaining games in each pool.

2 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

2026 World Baseball Classic Bracket, Schedule, Standings

Wacha returns to Royals after memorable Team USA stint at Classic SURPRISE, Ariz. -- It’s been over a week since most of the Royals’ stars and biggest personalities left camp to play for their respective te...

3 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Royals' former first-round pick could be the difference-maker this season | Sporting News It's time for the highly-touted prospect to make his mark.

4 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Nick Loftin - Expected back Thursday Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Wednesday that Loftin is dealing with a jammed left thumb but should return to the lineup for Thursday's Cactus League game against the Padres, An...

Impact Loftin was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with the injury, but he's feeling better and is expected back in action imminently. The utility player is competing for a reserve role with the Royals and has had a nice spring, slashing .318/.423/.682.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

USA's Quarterfinals Ticket Wasn't Punched. Now They Don't Control WBC Destiny.

A shocking loss to upstart Italy has put the USA in a precarious spot of not even making the WBC quarterfinals.

7 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

USA's Quarterfinals Ticket Wasn't Punched. Now They Don't Control WBC Destiny.

Meet Ariel Martinez, the Team Cuba catcher at World Baseball Classic who idolizes Royals skipper Salvador Perez Cuba has largely impressed in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

7 HOURS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

4 Takeaways from Italy's Stunning World Baseball Classic Upset Over Team USA

Italy pulled off one of the WBC's biggest ever upsets. Four takeaways from the USA's shocking loss.

18 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways from Italy's Stunning World Baseball Classic Upset Over Team USA

World Baseball Classic Tiebreaker Rules: How Can USA Advance To Quarterfinals?

Pool B of the World Baseball Classic will go down to the wire with the USA, Mexico and Italy looking to advance to the next round.

20 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

World Baseball Classic Tiebreaker Rules: How Can USA Advance To Quarterfinals?

WBC Daily: Why Did Japan Fans Give Czechia's Pitcher Getting A Rousing Ovation?

Catching up on all day's action from the World Baseball Classic.

22 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

WBC Daily: Why Did Japan Fans Give Czechia's Pitcher Getting A Rousing Ovation?

Witt's teammates in awe - not surprised - by superstar plays at Classic PEORIA, Ariz. -- Bobby Witt Jr. had one of those games on Monday night. You know the one. Two doubles, one of which had you thinking, ‘How d...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

Nick Loftin - Day-to-day with soreness Manager Matt Quatraro said Loftin was scratched Tuesday due to "general soreness," Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact There was nothing else disclosed for Loftin's status other than more information will be known Wednesday. Aside from this being a possible road bump for the outfielder, he has been having a good spring with a .318/.423/.682 slash line in 26 plate appearances.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Royals linked to Mississippi State slugger as a potential first-round pick | Sporting News This standout third baseman could be perfect for the Royals.

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After Beating Mexico, USA Isn't Looking Past Unbeaten Italy At WBC

Italy has been impressive at the WBC, which is why Team USA can't afford to trip up in Tuesday's Pool B finale.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

After Beating Mexico, USA Isn't Looking Past Unbeaten Italy At WBC

D-backs Reveal Date for Merrill Kelly's First Spring Start Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly will make his first start of spring training this week against the Kansas City Royals on Fri...

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Massey (low-grade calf strain) sidelined at least a week SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Royals second baseman/outfielder Michael Massey suffered a low-grade left calf strain this past weekend and will be shut...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

Michael Massey - Nursing low-grade calf strain Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Tuesday that Massey has a "low-grade" calf strain and will be sidelined "hopefully just about a week," Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Massey tweaked the calf during a Cactus League game versus the Dodgers this past Friday and the Royals sent him for imaging after he didn't bounce back as hoped. It does not seem at this juncture like an injury that could threaten Massey's Opening Day availability, but he can't afford any setbacks.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nick Mears - Allows three runs in spring outing Mears allowed three runs on three hits over one inning in Monday's Cactus League loss to the Guardians.

Impact Mears was done in by the long ball, surrendering back-to-back homers to Steven Kwan and Brayan Rocchio with two outs in the fifth inning. After being acquired by the Royals from the Brewers in December, the reliever has made four Cactus League appearances, allowing four runs on four hits and two walks across four innings, with Monday's outing accounting for much of that damage. Coming off a 3.49 ERA and 0.97 WHIP across 56.2 regular-season innings last year with Milwaukee, Mears figures to slot in as a middle-relief option in the Kansas City bullpen for 2026.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Steven Cruz - Scoreless spring outing Cruz allowed no hits or walks across 1.1 scoreless innings in Monday's Cactus League loss to the Guardians.

Impact Cruz entered to record the final out of the seventh inning before retiring the side in order in the eighth frame. Monday marked his third scoreless outing of the spring, though it was the first time the right-hander failed to record a strikeout after punching out a pair in each of his first two appearances. The 26-year-old's fastball, which averaged 98.2 mph last season, sat at 96.6 mph against the Guardians, though velocity dips during spring training are common and not overly concerning unless they persist into the regular season. Cruz will look to continue producing strong results in Cactus League play as he competes for a spot in the big-league bullpen to open the 2026 campaign.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

WBC Daily: Four Teams Advance To Quarterfinals; USA Beats Mexico

Taking in all the action from Monday's full slate of games at the World Baseball Classic.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

WBC Daily: Four Teams Advance To Quarterfinals; USA Beats Mexico

Erceg preparing to put out fires with more strikeouts SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Outside of what could end up being a crucial addition of left-hander Matt Strahm, the Royals didn’t feel like they had to...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

MLB Gameday: Guardians 6, Royals 2 Final Score (03/09/2026) Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Guardians vs. Royals at Surprise Stadium

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

MLB Gameday live updates: Guardians at Royals game on 03/09/2026 free Follow MLB results with FREE live box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Guardians vs. Royals at Surprise Stadium

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

MLB Prospect Analyst Compares Pirates' Konnor Griffin To Royals Superstar MLB Pipeline senior writer Jim Callis compared Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin to Kansas City Royals superstar Bobby Witt Jr.

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WBC Daily: A Historic Loss For Cuba; Canada Reaches Quarterfinals

USA-Mexico Breaks World Baseball Classic Viewership Record

2026 World Baseball Classic Bracket, Schedule, Standings

USA's Quarterfinals Ticket Wasn't Punched. Now They Don't Control WBC Destiny.

4 Takeaways from Italy's Stunning World Baseball Classic Upset Over Team USA

World Baseball Classic Tiebreaker Rules: How Can USA Advance To Quarterfinals?

WBC Daily: Why Did Japan Fans Give Czechia's Pitcher Getting A Rousing Ovation?

After Beating Mexico, USA Isn't Looking Past Unbeaten Italy At WBC

WBC Daily: Four Teams Advance To Quarterfinals; USA Beats Mexico

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WBC Daily: A Historic Loss For Cuba; Canada Reaches Quarterfinals

USA-Mexico Breaks World Baseball Classic Viewership Record

2026 World Baseball Classic Bracket, Schedule, Standings

USA's Quarterfinals Ticket Wasn't Punched. Now They Don't Control WBC Destiny.

4 Takeaways from Italy's Stunning World Baseball Classic Upset Over Team USA

World Baseball Classic Tiebreaker Rules: How Can USA Advance To Quarterfinals?

WBC Daily: Why Did Japan Fans Give Czechia's Pitcher Getting A Rousing Ovation?

After Beating Mexico, USA Isn't Looking Past Unbeaten Italy At WBC

WBC Daily: Four Teams Advance To Quarterfinals; USA Beats Mexico