Dan Plesac has made this kind of prediction before. Before Game 1 of last October’s World Series, Plesac told Greg Amsinger on MLB Network that Addison Barger — who wasn’t even in the starting lineup — would come off the bench and “run into one” to send Rogers Centre into a frenzy.

In this piece, we share three bold predictions ahead of Saturday night’s Japan vs. Venezuela World Baseball Classic quarterfinals clash.

The Detroit Tigers have been one of the hottest teams in baseball down the stretch, so it makes sense that a few of USA Today's experts would believe in their chances of defeating the Astros. Detroit will certainly have the edge in Game 1, throwing AL ...

The competition for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic gets tougher on Monday night. The unbeaten Americans are set for a bout against Mexico in Houston. Mexico, like Team USA, is 2-0 in pool play thus far.

Team USA barely survived to advance to the knockout stage of the World Baseball Classic. So, what is expected from the elimination rounds?

Who will make the MLB playoffs in 2026? Another Major League Baseball season is right around the corner, with first […]