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The 2026 World Baseball Classic is right around the corner and Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is ready for the tournament. The reigning National League Cy Young winner shared a clear message for Team USA following his spring training outing on Wednesday, via Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “We’re America, we’ve got to assert […]

The Seattle Mariners fell just short of reaching the World Series in 2025, as the Toronto Blue Jays ultimately earned a seven-game American League Championship Series win. Star pitcher Bryan Woo — who finished fifth in AL Cy Young voting in 2025 — was recently asked about his impressive season. However, he wasted no time […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers feature the best roster in baseball. As MLB fans know, however, the best team doesn’t always win the World Series. Anything can happen in October. While LA has taken care of business in each of the past two seasons, earning a three-peat may prove to be a daunting task. Without further […]

Alex Bregman was linked to multiple teams in MLB free agency. A Boston Red Sox-Bregman reunion was a possibility, while other suitors emerged throughout the offseason. Bregman ultimately signed with the Chicago Cubs, however. So, what led the 31-year-old to choose the Cubs? The third baseman was asked about his free agency decision during a […]

Cincinnati Reds star closer Emilio Pagan has pitched for Team Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic in the past. He is not participating in the tournament this year, however. While Team Puerto Rico has had concerns getting insurance for players, Pagan said that is not the reason he’s not playing this year. Rather, Pagan […]

Trevor Rogers finished second in National League Rookie of the Year voting and earned an All-Star selection in 2021 with the Miami Marlins. He failed to replicate his success in Miami while dealing with underperformance and injury concerns, and was traded to the Baltimore Orioles in 2024. In 2025, Rogers had a bounce back season, […]

It wasn’t long ago that Mookie Betts was known as one of the best right fielders in MLB. Now, he is known as one of the best shortstops in the sport. Of course, making the move from the outfield to a premier position such as shortstop is far from a simple task, but Betts has […]

San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb is set to pitch for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Webb is one of the more underappreciated stars in the game, as he’s been consistently one of the better starting pitchers in baseball for years now. He will likely make a significant impact with Team USA in […]

The Atlanta Braves and Chris Sale agreed to a contract extension on Tuesday. The deal is worth $27 million for 2027 and includes a 2028 $30 million club option. The 36-year-old is still one of the best pitchers in MLB and now he is set to lead the Braves’ rotation past the 2026 season. After […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are currently focused on the upcoming 2026 season. That does not mean the team can’t reflect on their 2025 World Series run. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. recently discussed the subject during an interview with MLB Network. "It was an amazing run and I feel so good to be a part of this […]

The Team USA baseball roster is one of the best in the history of the World Baseball Classic. However, they will only have the best pitcher in baseball for one start. Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal revealed his plan for the WBC on Monday while speaking to reporters, via Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. “Tarik […]

The San Diego Padres signed Triston McKenzie this past offseason in a move that was overlooked for the most part. McKenzie is currently in spring training as a non-roster invitee. The former Cleveland Guardians top prospect made his 2026 spring training debut on Sunday in a 5-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. His final […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to begin playing spring training games. LA has a number of intriguing storylines this spring. Of course, the most discussed story in Dodgers’ spring training represents the beginning of their quest to three-peat as World Series champions. However, there are multiple players who have a lot to prove this […]

The New York Mets acquired starting pitcher Freddy Peralta in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers this past offseason. The Mets are excited to have the two-time All-Star in the rotation. Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is especially looking forward to having Peralta on the roster. During an interview with MLB Network, Lindor revealed Peralta’s recent […]

Texas Rangers versatile infielder Cody Freeman is reportedly dealing with a stress fracture in his lower back, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. He is expected to miss four-to-six weeks as a result of the injury. It is an unfortunate update to receive early in spring training without question. Freeman, 25, was selected […]

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez is going to have Tommy John surgery on Wednesday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. It is a crushing update for a starting pitcher who was set to help Joe Ryan lead the Twins’ rotation in 2026. It was previously reported that Lopez was dealing with an elbow injury, […]

The Milwaukee Brewers and manager Pat Murphy recently agreed to a contract extension. The deal is for three years. On Thursday, the skipper addressed his new deal, via Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. “I think it’s important to know where you’re gonna be,” Murphy said. “I really didn’t have any doubt that this was going to […]

Manager Pat Murphy and the Milwaukee Brewers recently agreed to a new three-year contract extension. Craig Counsell, who managed the Brewers from 2015-2023 before leaving and taking the Chicago Cubs manager job in 2024, was asked about his thoughts on the Murphy contract extension. “I’m thrilled for him. Thrilled,” Counsell said, via Bob Nightengale of […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are gearing up for another championship run in 2026. However, spring training feels a bit different for LA this year, as future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw retired after last season. Dodgers infielder Max Muncy recently shared his thoughts on not seeing Kershaw’s name on a locker in the spring training […]

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg is dealing with an injury. On Friday, Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias revealed that Westburg suffered a partially torn ACL, per Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun. “Jordan Westburg has a partially torn UCL, per Mike Elias. He will not get Tommy John surgery. The team is […]

The Kansas City Royals agreed to a contract with catcher Elias Diaz, the team announced Friday. Diaz joins Salvador Perez and Carter Jensen as other catchers on the roster. Perez will start once again in 2026, while Jensen is Kansas City’s top prospect. Nevertheless, there could still be a spot on the Opening Day roster […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were busy once again in MLB free agency this past offseason. They gave their bullpen a massive boost by signing closer Edwin Diaz. Later in free agency, the Dodgers landed outfielder Kyle Tucker. The Dodgers have not been shy about spending big in recent offseasons, so the signings did not surprise […]

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg is dealing with an injury. As a result, he is currently not participating in spring training activities. Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner provided the latest report on the situation. “Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg is unable to participate currently, manager Craig Albernaz said. He declined to say whether it’s Westburg’s […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Kyle Tucker this past offseason, adding yet another superstar to their already talented squad. Tucker recently shared his thoughts on LA’s roster, via MLB Network Radio. “It’s been awesome. This group of guys… obviously very talented,” Tucker said. “It’s been cool to kind of watch from afar, but being in […]

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter looked like MLB’s next superstar in the 2023 postseason. After playing only 23 regular season games, Carter made the playoff roster and slashed .300/.417/.500 across 17 postseason contests en route to helping Texas win the World Series. Injuries have limited him since, however, as Carter has yet to play in […]

The San Diego Padres hired Craig Stammen to be their new manager this past offseason. The Padres also recently agreed to a contract extension with president of baseball operations AJ Preller. San Diego’s leadership is set for years to come. However, in baseball, former relief pitchers don’t often become managers. So why did Stammen — […]

The Cleveland Guardians have one of the best prospects in baseball in infielder Travis Bazzana. Bazzana — the 2024 No. 1 overall pick — is MLB’s No. 20 overall prospect. His MLB ETA is set for 2026, but the Guardians are hesitant to place any “timetables” on prospect’s potential MLB debuts. Bazzana — who is […]

The New York Yankees are not giving up on shortstop Anthony Volpe. However, the team is reportedly planning to have third baseman Ryan McMahon play shortstop at times in spring training in an effort to see if he could be a backup candidate at the position, according to Greg Joyce of New York Post Sports. […]

With spring training games set to begin soon, all eyes in Atlanta Braves camp are on starting pitcher Spencer Strider. Strider finished fourth in National League Cy Young voting in 2023 before missing almost all of 2024 due to injury. He returned in 2025, but did not look like the same pitcher — Strider struggled […]

The Texas Rangers made a number of changes this offseason. Texas hired a new manager in Skip Schumaker to lead the team. The Rangers also traded for MacKenzie Gore in addition to other roster moves. Schumaker, a former player, began his post-playing career with the San Diego Padres in 2016, serving in multiple roles. He […]

The Atlanta Braves and Dominic Smith are reportedly in agreement on a one-year minor league contract, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Smith, 30, played with the New York Mets from 2017-2022. He had a number of big seasons in New York, even finishing 20th in National League MVP voting in 2020. He ultimately slashed […]

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout has dealt with injury concerns in recent years. There was a time when Trout was considered to be the best player in all of baseball — and the competition wasn’t realistically all that close. While those days are behind him, the Angels still believe in Trout. He remains confident […]

The Seattle Mariners and the Miami Marlins agreed to a trade on Monday. Seattle is acquiring left-handed relief pitcher Josh Simpson in return for cash considerations. In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Logan Evans was moved to the 60-day injured list. The Mariners are looking to compete once again after reaching the 2025 American League […]

SCOTTSDALE, AZ — The Cleveland Guardians are one of baseball’s most fascinating teams. In similar fashion to many small-market ball clubs in the MLB world, Cleveland often sits back and watches the heavy-spenders go head-to-head in free agency. Plenty of analysts and prediction-makers consistently count the Guardians out in spring training. And then, like clockwork, […]

Houston Astros star Jose Altuve has been one of the more consistent players in baseball throughout his career. A nine-time All-Star, Altuve is often a tough out at the plate. However, he had an up and down 2025 season — something he acknowledged while speaking to reporters Saturday, via Jason Bristol of KHOU 11 News […]

The San Diego Padres and starting pitcher German Marquez are reportedly in agreement on a one-year contract, according to Alden Gonzalez of ESPN. It has been a busy Saturday for the Padres, who already agreed to contracts with Nick Castellanos and Griffin Canning earlier in the day. Marquez is a 30-year-old pitcher who previously spent […]

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol did not pitch in 2025 due to a shoulder injury. Graterol is expected to play a role in 2026 as the Dodgers look for a third consecutive championship, but LA is proceeding with caution in spring training. Manager Dave Roberts recently revealed that the team will implement a […]

Mason Miller is one of the best closers in MLB. He does have some starting pitching experience in the big leagues, however. Some rumors have swirled in past years that have suggested Miller could transition to becoming a starter. It was recently determined that Miller would remain in his closing role, but was he close […]

The San Diego Padres agreed to a contract with Nick Castellanos on Saturday following his recent release from the Philadelphia Phillies. Castellanos and the Phillies had a drama-filled season in 2025, with the most recent news coming via a handwritten letter from Castellanos himself. In the letter — which Castellanos shared following his release from […]