Entering Monday night's games, Japan and Korea have already qualified out of Pool C. The Dominican Republic and Venezuela have clinched the quarterfinal spots out of Pool D. That leaves four more teams (two from Pool A and B, respectively) to bunch their knockout round tickets.

As the Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues hit their stride, the Top 300 for 2026 will be steadily updated through Opening Day. Players are ranked for 5x5 mixed leagues using a one-catcher format. I include the mixed-league disclaimer because I do reward upside, particularly past the top 200 or so.

Team USA beat Mexico 5-3 behind home runs from Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony, overcoming two homers by Jarren Duran

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Arkansas pinch runner Christian Turner (right) walks off the field as Stetson players celebrate a 6-4 victory over the Razorbacks on Monday, March 9, 2026, in Fayetteville. (Hank Layton/WholeHogSports)

The World Baseball Classic is starting and millions of Japanese will be paying attention to the performance of Ohtani and the Samurai Japan team. It looks like a matcha tea-whisking gesture might become a popular victory celebration this year. pic.twitter.com/CoW9w6vivY Solid and easy.

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. put his elite defense on display in Team USA’s win over Mexico at the World Baseball Classic.

Speaking of which, Raleigh has been a Mariners lifer since he was drafted in 2018, and Arozarena joined the club in July of 2024, when he was acquired from the Rays. Last season, the two combined for 87 home runs and a WAR of 11.4 as the Mariners made it as far as Game 7 of the ALCS.