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World Baseball Classic sees a handful of South Florida kids, especially in the Nicaraguan team
17+ min ago (507+ words) Updated on: March 6, 2026 / 11:28 PM EST / CBS Miami While this year's World Baseball Classic brings in talent from across the globe, four local players on Nicaragua's team didn't have to travel very far to play one of baseball's biggest games. For…...
Minnesota Vikings center Ryan Kelly announces retirement
5+ hour, 47+ min ago (203+ words) March 6, 2026 / 4:56 PM CST / CBS Minnesota Minnesota Vikings center Ryan Kelly, a four-time Pro Bowl selection, announced on Friday that he is retiring from the NFL after 10 seasons. Kelly posted to social media that his time in the league has been…...
Thousands of Venezuelan fans celebrate their team during the opening game of the World Baseball Classic in Miami
6+ hour, 21+ min ago (399+ words) Updated on: March 6, 2026 / 5:23 PM EST / AP Ronald Acu'a Jr. scored easily from third base for Venezuela at the World Baseball Classic, and about a half-dozen of his teammates hopped over the dugout railing to start a celebration. It was a…...
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto gets back-to-back Ks for his pitcher on ABS challenges
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (298+ words) March 5, 2026 / 8:22 PM EST / AP Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto has a pretty good eye behind the plate. He got two strikeouts without Jes's Luzardo having to throw extra pitches, or face another batter in the first inning of his spring debut....
Andrew McCutchen agrees to minor league contract with Texas Rangers, AP source says
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (259+ words) March 5, 2026 / 11:35 AM CST / AP The person confirmed the agreement to the AP on condition of anonymity because the contract had not been finalized and a physical exam still needed to be completed. The 39-year-old McCutchen would make $1.5 million this season…...
World Baseball Classic is underway. Here's what you need to know.
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (24+ words) World Baseball Classic is underway. Here's what you need to know.CBS News World Baseball Classic is underway. Here's what you need to know....
Braves manager says he's disappointed about Profar but the suspension creates opportunity for others
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (516+ words) Updated on: March 4, 2026 / 3:20 PM EST / AP Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss said Wednesday he was disappointed but determined to keep a positive outlook after Jurickson Profar's suspension for the 2026 season. Profar was suspended by Major League Baseball on Tuesday following…...
Which Philadelphia Phillies players will be in 2026 World Baseball Classic?
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (388+ words) March 4, 2026 / 5:00 AM EST / CBS Philadelphia The sixth edition of the World Baseball Classic will begin this week, and the Philadelphia Phillies will be well represented in the tournament. Here's what you need to know about which Phillies players will participate…...
North Carolina woman sues Dodgers after getting hit in shoulder by BuzzBall at game
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (300+ words) March 3, 2026 / 11:15 PM PST / CBS LA A North Carolina woman has sued the Los Angeles Dodgers for negligence after she suffered an injury when she was hit in the shoulder by a BuzzBall alcoholic drink container during a game in August…...
Paul Skenes strikes out four batters in World Baseball Classic warmup game
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (542+ words) March 4, 2026 / 1:05 AM EST / AP The United States wasted little time showing how potent its roster could be at the upcoming World Baseball Classic. The Americans needed just three batters to take a 2-0 lead in the first inning of their exhibition…...