Team USA faces Canada in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic on Friday, March 13 at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas.

PCWorld explains how MLB and ESPN’s new partnership complicates baseball streaming, requiring fans to navigate complex blackout rules and subscription changes for the 2026 season. New MLB.TV all-teams subscribers must now take a mandatory ESPN Unlimited trial worth $30 monthly, which should be canceled immediately to avoid extra charges.

Major League Baseball’s Spring Training games run from February 20 through late March each year, giving fans a first taste of live baseball action before Opening Day. In 2026, teams in Florida (Grapefruit League) and Arizona (Cactus League) will

The two spots in the Quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic that are up for grabs in Pool B will be decided on Wednesday, March 11 at Daikin Park in Houston when Italy takes on Mexico.

Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 World Baseball Classic, including TV and streaming options for games.

Before the MLB season begins later this month, the biggest stars in baseball will take part in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Held every three years, the World Baseball Classic is the officially-sanctioned world championship that will also serve as an opportunity to qualify for the baseball tournament in the 2028 Summer Olympics for two teams from the Americas.

Hype is high for the 2026 MLB season after last fall's seven-game World Series. Patrick Smith / There’s a palpable buzz around baseball as the forthcoming season approaches. Last year’s World Series was an all-time classic.

The Cactus League and Grapefruit League in Arizona and Florida are ready for action as Spring Training gets underway with the 2026 MLB Season quickly approaching.