Daily Summary
Mark DeRosa will manage Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic and Ken Griffey Jr., the baseball Hall of Famer, is now working behind the camera at the Masters Tournament. Meanwhile in baseball, the New York Yankees are testing "torpedo bats" that may rely more on psychological edge than proven science, Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran opened up about overcoming a past suicide attempt to revitalize his career, and the Cincinnati Reds are coping with an illness that has sidelined manager Terry Francona and some players.
Red Sox Outfielder Jarren Duran Opens Up About Suicide Attempt
Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran revealed his past suicide attempt and mental health struggles in the Netflix docuseries, discussing how he turned his career and life around after a life-changing moment on the field.
Mark DeRosa to Lead Team USA at the 2026 World Baseball Classic
Mark DeRosa returns as Team USA manager for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, with Michael Hill as the new general manager. The tournament runs from March 5-17, featuring games in Houston, Miami, Tokyo, and San Juan.
Ken Griffey Jr. Captures the 2025 Masters as Event Photographer
Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. has joined the accredited media team as a photographer at the 2025 Masters Tournament, capturing the event from behind the lens after his retirement in 2010.
The Great Torpedo-Bat Panic
In early 2025, the Yankees introduced unconventional torpedo bats designed by MIT physicist Aaron Leanhardt, leading to impressive home run feats amid ongoing debates about their true impact on performance.
Cincinnati Reds Manager Francona, Several Players Affected by Illness
Reds manager Terry Francona and some players were sidelined by illness ahead of Friday's game, with bench coach Freddie Benavides stepping in.