Sources: Pujols to manage D.R. in 2026 WBC

The Dominican Republic has chosen former Cardinals and Angels star Albert Pujols as its next manager for the 2026 World Baseball Classic and will make the announcement official sometime in March, sources told ESPN's Enrique Rojas.
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Drury (thumb), Thorpe (elbow) out for White Sox
White Sox infielder Brandon Drury will miss the start of the season because of a fractured left thumb.
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Guardians starting P Bibee lands 5-year deal
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