MLB Baseball 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 18, 2026, 9:30 AM ET
MLB Roster Moves & Fantasy Outlook
As teams finalize offseason positioning, fantasy analysts are already identifying must-draft players for 2026 rosters, with names like Jackson Chourio and Roman Anthony appearing higher on expert rankings than consensus suggests. Separately, in a move signaling a major organizational shift, Moneyball pioneer Paul DePodesta announced he is taking on the challenge of revitalizing the Colorado Rockies, citing his attraction to difficult rebuilding projects in his return to baseball operations.
International Competition Disappointment
The U.S. team lamented a disappointing showing at the World Baseball Classic after their star-studded offensive unit lagged significantly throughout the tournament, ultimately falling short as Venezuela secured their first WBC championship on Tuesday night.