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The Italian national team delivered one of the most surprising victories in the history of the World Baseball Classic by defeating United States national baseball team 8–6 on Tuesday night in Houston. Entering the game as heavy favorites, Team USA fell behind early and was unable to fully recover, putting its advancement to the quarterfinals in jeopardy. Earlier in the day, Team USA manager Mark DeRosa mistakenly stated during an interview on MLB Network that the United State

The Detroit Tigers have reportedly agreed to a three-year, $115 million contract with left-handed pitcher Framber Valdez, pending a physical and including an opt-out clause after the 2026 season. If finalized, the signing would strengthen a rotation already led by American League standout Tarik Skubal. Valdez, a two-time All-Star and World Series champion with the Houston Astros, joins a staff that also features Jack Flaherty and Casey Mize. The Tigers are evaluating Reese Ol

The Chicago White Sox continued their roster restructuring by acquiring right-handed pitcher Jordan Hicks and pitching prospect David Sandlin from the Boston Red Sox. The move follows the organization’s decision to reinvest money saved after trading outfielder Luis Robert Jr. to the New York Mets earlier in January. Although Hicks is the most established player in the deal, Chicago reportedly prioritized Sandlin as the key return. To secure the young pitcher, the White Sox ag