MLB Baseball 3h Briefing
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Last updated: March 12, 2026, 6:44 PM ET
World Baseball Classic
Team USA's manager Mark DeRosa espn.com is looking forward to the next round of the World Baseball Classic. After prematurely celebrating a quarterfinal berth, DeRosa now believes his team has a "new lease on life". Jack Hughes, who scored the golden goal against Canada in the Winter Olympics, sent a message espn.com to Team USA ahead of its quarterfinal game.
Opening Day Roster
The Chicago Cubs announced espn.com that left-hander Matthew Boyd will start on Opening Day against the Washington Nationals, according to manager Craig Counsell.