Jason Kidd actually chose Cal coming out of high school because he thought he was going to be able to play both basketball and baseball in college, and now, the current Mavericks coach is starting up a new venture to keep him close to sport, as per Bob Nightengale of USA Today.

Team USA is taking a squad filled with former MVPs and Cy Young Award winners to the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

In theory, the Royals should hit a few more in 2026, but it is hard to say this greatly adjusts their fantasy value or preseason rankings. Jac Caglianone, like Pasquantino, Witt and Perez, boasts huge power. Moving in the fences doesn't aid his contact rate. No, India isn't likely to double his home run rate.

Commissioner Rob Manfred's radical realignment plan would create eight four-team divisions, scrapping the AL and NL structure while potentially giving the Guardians dream divisional matchups with regional rivals.

Here's how I voted, and why. We appear to be on the cusp of dramatically redefining what a Hall of Famer looks like in the 21st century.

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The Kansas City Royals welcomed 19 new players during the 2026 international signing period on Thursday afternoon. The club agreed to terms with eight pitchers, four infielders, four outfielders and three catchers during the international cycle.

Jason Kidd had to choose basketball over baseball 30-plus years ago when it became clear the whiz kid of a point guard would be one of the top picks in the NBA draft. The Hall of Fame player turned coach is now in a position to indulge one of his childhood passions,