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A-Rod, Big Papi, Jeter Headline FOX Sports' 2026 World Baseball Classic Coverage
Alex Rodriguez, David Ortiz, Derek Jeter and many more will headline FOX Sports' coverage of the 2026 World Baseball Classic.FEBRUARY 26 • FOX SPORTS
World Baseball Classic Preview: Team Breakdowns, Top Players, Predictions
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Joe Mack - Making case for Opening Day roster Mack went 1-for-3 with a grand slam in the Marlins' Grapefruit League game against the Phillies on Tuesday.
Impact The fifth-inning blast came off minor-league pitcher Andrew Walling, but it was still a statement of intent from Mack that he's not interested in heading back to Triple-A Jacksonville to begin the season. The top catching prospect slashed .252/.323/.463 in 98 games last year with the Jumbo Shrimp, slugging 18 homers, and his defense looks ready for the majors already, although he was charged with a throwing error on a pickoff attempt Tuesday. Mack's biggest hurdle to a spot on the 26-man roster is the fact that Agustin Ramirez and Liam Hicks are ahead of him on the depth chart, but Ramirez still has a lot of work to do on defense to prove he's capable of sticking behind the plate long term. A rough start to 2026 with the glove for the 24-year-old could open the door for Mack to make his MLB debut early in the season.
FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Hader - Plays catch off mound Hader (biceps) played catch off the mound Wednesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Hader was just tossing the ball and not throwing a bullpen session, so while it's a step in his rehab progression, it's a minor one. Astros manager Joe Espada said Thursday that Hader is not yet scheduled for a bullpen session. It appears unlikely at this point that Hader will have time to ramp up for Opening Day, and if that's the case, Bryan Abreu would be in line to fill in as Houston's closer.
FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Yordan Alvarez - Set for spring debut next week Astros manager Joe Espada said Thursday that Alvarez will make his Grapefruit League debut next week, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Alvarez is being eased into game action this spring following last year's injury issues, but he is considered fully healthy. The Astros plan for the slugger to spend most of his time in the designated hitter slot this season in hopes that it will help keep him healthy, but Alvarez should still see the occasional start in left field.
FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE
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