The Chicago White Sox have many young players vying for a spot to make the Opening Day roster, with only a handful of positions open. Third base is one position available, with three players competing to be the everyday player for manager Will Venable.

Before leaving for his third World Baseball Classic, Paul Goldschmidt offered a simple, personal reason for participating. “It’s maybe the most fun I’ve ever had playing baseball.’’

The 2023 WBC runner-up, Team USA is bringing a stacked lineup to this year’s edition of the tournament, starting with “Captain America” and Yankees captain Aaron Judge, who will make his WBC debut aft...

Australia defeated Czechia 5-1 on Friday behind a three-run homer from Chicago White Sox infielder Curtis Mead to remain unbeaten in Pool C in the World Baseball Classic. Australia is lining up among the favorites from Tokyo to reach the quarterfinals along with home team Japan.

Ohtani hit a grand slam in the second inning — in the first he doubled on the first pitch of the game but didn’t score — as Japan hammered Taiwan 13-0 in Pool C at the World Baseball Classic.

Jonathan Aranda walloped a 346-foot three-run homer off a 96.8 mph fastball from Tristan Beck, scoring Jarren Duran and Randy Arozarena, who each drew a walk off Gary Gill Hill.