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Did Jesús Luzardo turn down Venezuela's World Baseball Classic request? Meet the veteran pitcher replacing Phillies star in SF Venezuela wished to upgrade its pitching staff by adding Philadelphia Phillies starter Jesus Luzardo for the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic (WBC).

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2026 World Baseball Classic Bracket, Schedule, Standings

How the semifinals bracket for the 2026 World Baseball Classic is shaping up.

3 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

2026 World Baseball Classic Bracket, Schedule, Standings

WBC Daily: Japan's Reign Ends; Italy's Espresso-Fueled Run Continues

Catching up on all day's action from the World Baseball Classic.

4 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

WBC Daily: Japan's Reign Ends; Italy's Espresso-Fueled Run Continues

Justin Crawford - Looking like primary center fielder Crawford went 1-for-4 with an RBI, two runs scored and one stolen base in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees.

Impact After being invited to Phillies camp for spring training, the 22-year-old outfielder has responded by batting .250 (9-for-36) with two RBI, two doubles, seven runs scored and two steals over 12 Grapefruit League outings. Crawford, one of Philadelphia's top prospects, appears poised for an Opening Day roster spot and is likely to see plenty of action in center field in 2026, per Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. It's also worth noting that Johan Rojas is facing a potential 80-game suspension at the onset of the regular season due to a positive drug test. Last year for Triple-A Lehigh Valley, Crawford hit .334 with 34 extra-base hits, 47 RBI, 88 runs scored and 46 stolen bases across 440 at-bats.

5 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Zack Wheeler - Makes progress in live BP session Wheeler (shoulder) told reporters that he felt "more in sync" during his live batting practice session Saturday, Lochlahn March of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Saturday was Wheeler's first time facing batters since undergoing thoracic outlet surgery in September to remove a blood clot in his right shoulder. He threw 20 pitches during Saturday's session and noted that his fastball reached 93 mph, which was higher than it had been during his bullpen sessions but still lower than his 95.9 mph average last season. Wheeler will continue to build up his velocity and will likely have another bullpen session in the coming days, but it's not clear as to whether he will pitch in a Grapefruit League game before the conclusion of spring training.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Wheeler faces hitters for first time since September surgery CLEARWATER, Fla. – The few Phillies fans lucky enough to be at BayCare Ballpark on Saturday morning watched Zack Wheeler take his latest ste...

13 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Orion Kerkering - Could pitch Tuesday after live BP Kerkering (hamstring) told reporters after his live batting practice session Saturday that he expects to pitch in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins, Todd Zolecki o...

Impact Kerkering has been held out of spring training games while rehabbing from a Grade 1 right hamstring strain. He appears to have progressed enough in his recovery to be available for Tuesday's Grapefruit League game, and the 25-year-old right-hander is aiming to pitch in three games before Opening Day. Kerkering appeared in 69 regular-season games for the Phillies in 2025 and finished with a 3.30 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, four saves (on 11 attempts) and a 65:27 K:BB across 60 innings.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rodón feeling good, but there's no rush - Yanks have it covered TAMPA, Fla. -- A few hours before a sold-out crowd watched Max Fried’s latest Opening Day tuneup against the Phillies on Saturday afternoon...

14 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Philadelphia Phillies adjust roster ahead of NY Yankees Spring Training game The Philadelphia Phillies made roster adjustments ahead of their spring training matchup against the New York Yankees.

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Yankees Reassign Four Pitchers to Minor League Camp The New York Yankees announced four new roster moves hours before first pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies. Left-handed pitcher Kyle Ca...

17 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Alan Rangel - Sent to Triple-A The Phillies optioned Rangel to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday.

Impact Rangel was never a likely bet to break camp with the big club, and his struggles during spring training (eight earned runs allowed with a 4:4 K:BB over 7.2 innings) solidified his fate. Rangel should begin the season as a rotation piece for Lehigh Valley, where he had a 4.65 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in 24 starts last year.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

MLB Gameday: Blue Jays Prospects at Phillies Prospects, Probable Pitchers, Lineups, and more Follow MLB results with FREE live box scores, starting probable pitchers today, strikezone info, and Statcast data for Blue Jays Prospects v...

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Cristopher Sánchez gem sets up dream matchup in WBC semifinals It's Team Dominican Republic vs. Team USA in the semifinals. Get your popcorn ready.

21 HOURS AGO • PHILLIESNATION.COM

Skenes vs. Sluggers: Get Ready for USA-Dominican Republic in WBC Semifinals

Team USA is earning its wins at the WBC. Next up is stout Dominican lineup putting up incredible numbers.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

Skenes vs. Sluggers: Get Ready for USA-Dominican Republic in WBC Semifinals

WBC Daily: Dominican Republic Keeps Hittin' Home Runs; USA Reaches Semifinals

Recapping the quarterfinals action on Friday at the World Baseball Classic.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

WBC Daily: Dominican Republic Keeps Hittin' Home Runs; USA Reaches Semifinals

USA vs. Dominican Republic World Baseball Classic: Starters, Lineups, How To Watch

Here's how to watch Team USA vs. Dominican Republic at the World Baseball Classic on Sunday on FOX.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

USA vs. Dominican Republic World Baseball Classic: Starters, Lineups, How To Watch

Netflix's influence on Yankees extends beyond Opening Day When Netflix's $50 million bid to air Major League Baseball games prevailed last year, the streaming giant was awarded a prime time window o...

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Painter competes with nasty changeup that 'elevates the whole arsenal' CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Phillies pitching coach Caleb Cotham appreciates Andrew Painter's “high aptitude” for pitching. Cotham knows that nobody...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

Jhoan Duran - Looks sharp in Grapefruit League Duran threw a clean inning during Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles. He struck out two.

Impact After briefly stepping away from the Phillies to represent the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic, Duran has since reported back to camp and is up to three scoreless frames with six punchouts and no walks during spring training. Following a trade away from the Twins at least year's deadline, the hard-throwing right-hander is all set to resume his duties as Philadelphia's closer to begin 2026. Duran delivered a 2.18 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and a sparkling 27:1 K:BB over 20.2 regular-season innings for the Phillies a year ago, successfully converting 16 of his 19 save opportunities.

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Phillies' Jesus Luzardo extension shows Tigers got the price right with Framber Valdez The Detroit Tigers signed starting pitcher Framber Valdez to a big contract but Jesus Luzardo's contract shows that the Tigers got the price...

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Phillies lefty predicted to be best No. 3 starter in MLB after $135 million extension | Sporting News This would be a great outcome for the Phillies in 2026 if this prediction comes true.

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USA vs. Canada World Baseball Classic: Starters, Lineups, How To Watch

Here's how to watch Team USA vs. Canada at the World Baseball Classic on Friday on FOX.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

USA vs. Canada World Baseball Classic: Starters, Lineups, How To Watch

'Great To Avenge It:' Canada Eyes WBC Upset Over USA After Olympic Hockey Defeats

Tonight’s WBC quarterfinals bout between the USA and Canada is the latest round of the countries' sports rivalry.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

'Great To Avenge It:' Canada Eyes WBC Upset Over USA After Olympic Hockey Defeats

MLB Spring Training Buzz: Brewers RHP Quinn Priester To Miss At Least April

Notable news, notes and buzz with MLB spring training ramping up ahead of the World Baseball Classic and Opening Day.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

MLB Spring Training Buzz: Brewers RHP Quinn Priester To Miss At Least April

Remembering the Period of Time When Chase Utley Was at His Best Phillies Wall of Famer Chase Utley's peak stacks up against any second baseman's, but his accomplishments weren't what stuck out most during...

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2026 World Baseball Classic Bracket, Schedule, Standings

WBC Daily: Japan's Reign Ends; Italy's Espresso-Fueled Run Continues

Skenes vs. Sluggers: Get Ready for USA-Dominican Republic in WBC Semifinals

WBC Daily: Dominican Republic Keeps Hittin' Home Runs; USA Reaches Semifinals

USA vs. Dominican Republic World Baseball Classic: Starters, Lineups, How To Watch

USA vs. Canada World Baseball Classic: Starters, Lineups, How To Watch

'Great To Avenge It:' Canada Eyes WBC Upset Over USA After Olympic Hockey Defeats

MLB Spring Training Buzz: Brewers RHP Quinn Priester To Miss At Least April

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2026 World Baseball Classic Bracket, Schedule, Standings

WBC Daily: Japan's Reign Ends; Italy's Espresso-Fueled Run Continues

Skenes vs. Sluggers: Get Ready for USA-Dominican Republic in WBC Semifinals

WBC Daily: Dominican Republic Keeps Hittin' Home Runs; USA Reaches Semifinals

USA vs. Dominican Republic World Baseball Classic: Starters, Lineups, How To Watch

USA vs. Canada World Baseball Classic: Starters, Lineups, How To Watch

'Great To Avenge It:' Canada Eyes WBC Upset Over USA After Olympic Hockey Defeats

MLB Spring Training Buzz: Brewers RHP Quinn Priester To Miss At Least April