MLB in brief: New developments in the Emmanuel Clase case | Roman Anthony at the World Baseball Classic?

New developments in the Emmanuel Clase case

He is accused of throwing a rigged pitch during the 2024 series.

NEW: Feds say Emmanuel Clase, co-conspirators used coded language to discuss pitch-rigging plans, such as “Throw a rock at the first rooster”

And for the first time, Clase is accused of throwing a rigged pitch in '24 playoffs:

Story w/ @MikeVorkunov: https://t.co/X4qmmU5f6e

— Zack Meisel (@ZackMeisel) February 13, 2026

Alex Vesia thanks the Blue Jays

He reflected on the loss of his child, which forced him to miss the last World Series. He was touched by the support of the Blue Jays.

Alex Vesia spoke publicly for the first time since he and his wife Kayla lost their newborn child

“For those out there who have lost a child or are fighting through any struggle, if you can take anything from this, please seek help. Talk to somebody” pic.twitter.com/mWqKhxlcUL

— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) February 13, 2026

Images of Tropicana Field

The stadium's reconstruction is well underway.

For those who've asked (or ranted), the roof panels came tan and naturally bleach white. Takes longer on the inside: from an exterior view they all look white. pic.twitter.com/gM9jXWobqh

— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) February 13, 2026

Shohei Ohtani and Edwin Diaz

Images that are enough to scare the rest of MLB.

Edwin Díaz and Shohei Ohtani throwing side-by-side for the Dodgers

(via @MLB)pic.twitter.com/6beGMGAWb6

— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) February 13, 2026

Giancarlo Stanton is healthy

Good news for the Yankees.

Brian Cashman repeated what Aaron Boone said earlier in the week: Giancarlo Stanton will be heading into spring training as a healthy player.

— Brendan Kuty (@BrendanKutyNJ) February 13, 2026

Roman Anthony at the World Baseball Classic?

He will replace Corbin Carroll with Team USA if he passes his physical.

Roman Anthony is replacing Corbin Carroll on Team USA's roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic if he passes his physical, per multiple reports pic.twitter.com/sm4RYxSfUv

— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) February 13, 2026

Carlos Correa and Bad Bunny

The musician wanted to pay for his insurance for the World Baseball Classic, but Correa's advisors recommended that he not go ahead with it.

Carlos Correa confirmed today that Bad Bunny offered to pay his insurance to play in the WBC. MLB, the Astros, and Scott Boras all told him “it's a bad idea.” More here from Correa – https://t.co/zbILYw6ASA

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) February 13, 2026

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