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Acuña Jr. said the World Baseball Classic helps him get ready for the season by facing top competition and heightens his excitement for 2026.
Acuña cited his prior WBC experience as a catalyst for his MVP season, noting preparation and competition sharpened his game.
Braves manager Walt Weiss said the WBC environment accelerates players’ readiness for the season.
Acuña intends to honor Venezuela and teammates as he joins his WBC squad from Braves camp.
Acuña finished his prior WBC with a .337 average, 41 homers, 73 stolen bases, and a 1.012 OPS.
Acuña will join fellow Braves stars Albies, Profar, Tromp, and Alvarez Jr. on WBC duties this spring.
The Netherlands will face Venezuela in Pool D to open play in Miami during the 2026 WBC.
Acuña’s prior WBC experience is seen as a predictor of his potential 2026 impact for Venezuela and the Braves.
The WBC features strong competition, with teams like the Dominican Republic and USA among participants discussed in the article.

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The Yankees routed the Twins 17-5 in a Grapefruit League game, with multiple home runs and standout power from spring training.
ABS challenges were exhausted by the bottom of the first inning as Fernandez and Gil failed to overturn calls.
Escarra hit his first spring homer and delivered a ball hit 109.6 mph, the hardest of his career per Statcast.
Spencer Jones continued to show prodigious power with another spring homer for the Yankees.
The game featured a piggyback pitching plan, with Paul Blackburn set to start against the Blue Jays in the final spring game for WBC participants.
Jasson Domínguez, J.C. Escarra, and Duke Ellis were among the players who homered in the win.
The matchup reinforced early spring trends and strategic decisions shaping the Yankees’ roster outlook.
The article notes Escarra’s comment and the team keeping focus on spring performance.
The piece mentions team plans and schedules for the upcoming spring weekend games.

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Baz dazzled in his first spring outing, becoming a focal point for Orioles fans as spring games begin.
O’s head into WBC coverage with several players taking part, including Gunnar Henderson and Dean Kremer.
Basallo’s injury status remains cautious, with the team resting him and not scheduling tests yet.
The Orioles’ spring schedule includes games against the Braves and Red Sox, broadcast locally on MASN.
The World Baseball Classic looms as a major early focus for Orioles players’ spring preparations.
The article notes optimism around the organization as spring training progresses, with players rehabbing injuries.
Observers expect Basallo to return to the lineup soon if no setbacks occur.
The article references Baz’s ‘electric 1st outing of spring’ as market context for the O’s goals this season.
Bradfield is highlighted for potential role with Team Panama in the World Baseball Classic.
The piece includes a historical note on early Orioles players and birthdays to engage fans.

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Miami Marlins pitcher Graham Pauley is set to return to the active roster this Sunday.
Pauley has been sidelined with an injury and will rejoin the bullpen.
No additional roster moves were announced alongside Pauley’s return.
The update is viewed as a positive for Miami’s pitching depth late in the season.
CBS Sports reported Pauley’s upcoming return as a key development for the Marlins.

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Kimbrel showed increased fastball velocity in his spring debut, signaling readiness for a bullpen role.
Kimbrel allowed a run and two walks in his one inning during the 3-2 loss to Washington.
The Mets may keep Kimbrel in the bullpen if he proves capable and the team values his presence in camp.
Kimbrel, who turns 38 in May, is competing for a bullpen spot in a overhauled Mets relief group.
Edwin Díaz departed for the Dodgers and Devin Williams joined the Mets, shaping the current bullpen competition.
Carlos Mendoza said Kimbrel’s body felt good as he works back into form during camp.
Mets coach Carlos Mendoza noted progress as the team monitors Lindor’s hand and other injuries.
Grae Kessinger was slated for an MRI after injuring his left knee in a spring game.
Mets right-hander Craig Kimbrel is pursuing a cutter to diversify his approach.
The spring contest against the Nationals took place at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie.

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