As the World Baseball Classic (WBC) opening day on March 5, 2026 draws closer, the international baseball news cycle has kicked into gear. Between hard-confirmed rosters and meatier commitments from MLB stars, the last few days have delivered some of the most consequential updates yet. Here’s a look at what’s broken since January 22 — headlined by a big Italian addition and Japan’s near-complete defending champion squad.
As the World Baseball Classic (WBC) opening day on March 5, 2026 draws closer, the international baseball news cycle has kicked into gear. Between hard-confirmed rosters and meatier commitments from MLB stars, the last few days have delivered some of the most consequential updates yet. Here’s a look at what’s broken since January 22 — headlined by a big Italian addition and Japan’s near-complete defending champion squad.
What is going on everybody this is Noah Bieniek and I have breaking news! Over 500 hours of research, evaluation, and analysis. Another 100+ hours refining the design and layout. Late nights that turned into early mornings, plus more than a few all-nighters along the way. Six contributors across five organizations came together with one shared belief: college baseball deserves better coverage. The Diamond Report: An In-Depth College Baseball Preseason Guide is available to purchase NOW at thediamondreport.com!
What is going on everybody this is Noah Bieniek and I have breaking news! Over 500 hours of research, evaluation, and analysis. Another 100+ hours refining the design and layout. Late nights that turned into early mornings, plus more than a few all-nighters along the way. Six contributors across five organizations came together with one shared belief: college baseball deserves better coverage. The Diamond Report: An In-Depth College Baseball Preseason Guide is available to purchase NOW at thediamondreport.com!
This is not a right and wrong reaction article. These rankings assign pressure. They create storylines and narratives. And they expose which programs are actually stable, versus which ones are surviving on branding, last year’s shine, or wishful thinking. Preseason rankings are usually reflective of expectations in each respective clubhouse. Let's break it down.
These rankings assign pressure. They assign expectations. And they expose which programs are actually stable, versus which ones are surviving on branding, last year’s shine, or wishful thinking. Preseason rankings are usually reflective of expectations in each respective clubhouse.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – On a warm Columbus Thursday (cloudy and 50 degrees), Jeff Gosney, the new National Coordinator of Umpires, took to the stage. Gosney brings 20 years of experience as an umpire in professional and college baseball (seven NCAA Tournaments).
COLUMBUS, Ohio – On a warm Columbus Thursday (cloudy and 50 degrees), Jeff Gosney, the new National Coordinator of Umpires, took to the stage. Gosney brings 20 years of experience as an umpire in professional and college baseball (seven NCAA Tournaments).
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