Today's Back Pages and New York Mets Headlines - 3/7/2026

 




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Baseball – Winnipeg Free Press

Lukes hits grand slam as Jays beat Pirates in spring training action

Astros All-Star SS Jeremy Peña unsure if he will be ready for opening day because of broken finger

In Miami, the opening game of the World Baseball Classic was a celebration for Venezuelan fans

MLB Free Agent Signings List

MLB Remaining Free Agents List

Dubon, Baldwin lead Braves past Blue Jays 9-5 in Grapefruit League play

Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto gets back-to-back Ks for his pitcher on ABS challenges

Astros All-Star SS Jeremy Peña’s broken finger will keep him out of the World Baseball Classic

Andrew McCutchen, 39, and the Texas Rangers agree to a minor league contract

Doubles and triples are dwindling in MLB. Blame better outfielders and sluggers

MLB News

Ohtani (again!) and Co. bash 3 homers in big 3rd vs. Korea

In seesaw battle, Japan uses blend of power, small ball to topple Korea

Judge's homer sets the tone in Team USA's blowout vs. Brazil

Amazing facts, figures from Classic's thrilling first full day

Caminero jumpstarts late DR power surge in rout of Nicaragua

Feeling vibes from home fans, Puerto Rico rides 5-run 5th to shutout of Colombia

He's just 17 years old, but he got Aaron Judge out with the bases loaded

Lucas being Lucas? Manny's son crushes 2 HRs for Brazil

Trumpets herald Edwin's triumphant return to Puerto Rico and Classic

Buxton fine after HBP in USA's Classic opener

A complete guide to watching MLB.TV in 2026

A Classic first: DR's Sánchez strikes out four in an inning

9 projected roster holes that could actually be strengths

9 years later, Canada gets another crack at Colombia's Teheran (11 a.m. ET on FS2)

MLB+ is the new hub for MLB Network and live game audio all season long

MLB Trade Rumors

Astros Sign Christian Vazquez To Minor League Deal

Offseason In Review: New York Yankees

Padres Notes: Pivetta, Song, Cronenworth

Poll: Will Munetaka Murakami Or Tatsuya Imai Have The Better Rookie Year?

Peralta Seeking “Seven Or Eight” Years In Extension Talks

Chad Patrick To Open Season In Brewers’ Rotation

Mets Notes: Baty, Lindor, Scott, Minter, Stock

Adam Mazur To See Specialist For Elbow Discomfort

Offseason In Review: Milwaukee Brewers

Angels To Create TV Network

Trade Rumors Front Office Subscriber Chat Transcript

A’s Have Shown Interest In Extension With Shea Langeliers

Jeremy Peña Diagnosed With Finger Fracture

Rangers Sign Andrew McCutchen To Minor League Deal

The Opener: WBC, Blanco, Song

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Skubal: No long-term Tigers offer, focused on '26

U.S. plates 15 in big win vs. Brazil to open WBC

L. Ramirez hits 2 HRs with dad Manny watching

Lugo, Díaz pitch Puerto Rico to WBC opening win

Astros' Peña 'very uncertain' over finger's healing


CBS Sports Headlines

2026 World Baseball Classic scores, schedule: How to watch every game, including Team USA

Team USA vs. Brazil in World Baseball Classic: Prediction, odds, what to know about WBC opener

Team USA World Baseball Classic roster: Lineup, rotation as Americans aim for 2026 WBC title

Andrew McCutchen signs with Rangers, ending second tenure with Pirates after ugly split

Five prospects who could break Opening Day rosters: Konnor Griffin, Carson Benge and more MLB-ready players


FanGraphs:

FanGraphs Baseball

FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: March 7, 2026

The Mets Search for the Right Choice(s) in Their New-Look Outfield

Who To Root for in the World Baseball Classic: Pool B

Statcast Bat Tracking Metrics Are Now on FanGraphs!

Eric Longenhagen Prospects Chat: 3/6/26

Braves.com:

Braves News

Furry friend causes commotion in stands during Braves-Twins spring matchup

Weiss thumbing through 'napkins' in search of lineup options

'The great ones just think differently': Chipper, Murphy visit Braves camp

Marlins.com:

Marlins News

Subbing in for Chourio, Sanoja smacks go-ahead HR for Venezuela -- in his home ballpark!

NEW for 2026: Stream Marlins games on Marlins.TV

Mazur to have discomfort in right elbow examined

Phillies.com:

Phillies News

Equipped with new 'engine,' Kemp could help Phils solve LF puzzle

A Classic first: DR's Sánchez strikes out four in an inning

Back for 2026, stream games on PHILLIES.TV

Nationals.com:

Nationals News

Cavalli carves through Astros, lined up for possible Opening Day nod

NEW for 2026: Stream Nats games on Nationals.TV

Here's the Nationals' player pool for their Spring Breakout game

Today in Mets History: 

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Los Angeles Dodgers signed Craig Brazell of the New York Mets as a free agent on March 7, 2006.

New York Mets signed free agent Carlos Gomez of the Tampa Bay Rays on March 7, 2019.


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