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The World Baseball Classic is set to kick off on Mar. 5, and Detroit Tigers utility player Javier Baez was hoping to play for Team Puerto Rico. Baez was suspended for the 2026 WBC due to marijuana use, keeping him out of the games. Now, over a week after the suspension was announced, Baez is […]

Spring training is set to begin soon, and it sounds like the New York Mets have been hit with an injury bug. Reports indicate that infielder Brett Baty, along with a couple of his other teammates, is going to be limited due to injuries. Baty, who is 26 years old, will not play in games […]

With Chaim Bloom now operating as president of baseball operations, the St. Louis Cardinals have entered a full scale rebuild. No one in the organization is shying away from where St. Louis currently stands. At the same time, that doesn’t mean the Cardinals aren’t committed to future success. Manager Oli Marmol spoke on the mentality […]

With the Chicago Cubs in the midst of spring training to prepare for the 2026 season, there is no doubt high expectations for the ball club after what was a successful year in 2025. As new Cubs star Alex Bregman highlights the offseason additions for the team, owner Tom Ricketts would speak more about the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently preparing to defend their World Series title from a year ago when the MLB regular season gets underway in late March. Before that, the World Baseball Classic will take place earlier in the month, and multiple Dodgers players will be participating in the festivities, including superstar Shohei Ohtani. Now, […]

As Walker Buehler returned to the NL West with the San Diego Padres on a minor league contract, it didn’t take him long to speak to the media for the first time since joining the team. With the Padres looking to prepare in spring training for the 2026 season, Buelher had a confession about joining […]

After suffering a broken bone in his hand, New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is expected to be sidelined for the majority, if not all of spring training. However, he still takes his role on the team seriously. There are no captains on the Mets, per owner Steve Cohen’s orders. But despite his injury, Lindor […]

Spring training is in full swing for the New York Yankees. They are preparing for their first spring training games this upcoming weekend, and despite a slow off-season, which frustrated Aaron Judge, there is hope in the clubhouse that the Yanks can make a run in 2026. To make that run, early injuries for the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently gearing up to defend their World Series title, which they won in thrilling fashion over the Toronto Blue Jays in seven games last year. The Dodgers found themselves trailing heading into the top of the ninth inning in that game, but unsung hero Miguel Rojas ended up hitting a […]

The San Francisco Giants are currently gearing up for the upcoming 2026 season by taking part in spring training. Many expect the Giants to be among the contenders to challenge the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL this year, and they will be led by new manager Tony Vitello, whom they hired over the offseason. […]

The Minnesota Twins are currently taking part in spring training as they gear up for the upcoming 2026 MLB season. The Twins are hoping to bounce back after two straight years of missing the playoffs, but unfortunately, Minnesota got some bad news on Tuesday morning regarding one of their star players. “Pablo López has a […]

With the Boston Red Sox unable to sign Alex Bregman, losing out on the sweepstakes to the Chicago Cubs, there was an interesting quote from team president Sam Kennedy that caused some stir. Subsequently, as the Red Sox prepare in spring training for the 2026 season, analysts AJ Pierzynski and Erik Kratz refute Kennedy’s words. […]

Even though he’s endured recent injuries, Kris Bryant isn’t ready to walk away from baseball yet. He remains with the Colorado Rockies, but was placed on the 60-day injured list before the beginning of spring training due to back problems. On Tuesday, Bryant provided insight into his recovery process, per Thomas Harding of MLB.com. Overall, […]

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 […]

The Atlanta Braves said goodbye to longtime designated hitter Marcell Ozuna. Jon Heyman of the New York Post last week reported that Ozuna signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates that includes a mutual option for 2027. ESPN’s Jeff Passan shared more details, reporting that Ozuna will earn $10.5 million in 2026. The 2027 […]

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 Major League Baseball world was rocked on Tuesday, when it was announced that Major League Baseball Players Association executive director Tony Clark is resigning. Clark resigned amidst a federal investigation and an upcoming MLB salary cap battle. “The resignation occurs at a time of heightened rhetoric as the owners are expected to lock out […]

The Toronto Blue Jays will look to complete their World Series journey in 2026 after coming so close yet finishing so far in 2025. However, their revenge tour will have to take place without Bo Bichette, who’s now with the New York Mets after signing a three-year, $126 million deal with the team. Bichette was […]

When news broke that Tommy Edman wouldn’t be ready to play for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Opening Day of the 2026 MLB season, it left fans eager to see who Dave Roberts would use in his place. With the Dodgers bringing back more or less the same team as their 2025 World Series winner, […]

Free agent pitcher Walker Buehler has found his next home. After bouncing from the Boston Red Sox to the Philadelphia Phillies in 2025 off the back of a legend-making World Series performance for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024, Buehler is returning to the division that made him a champion, signing a minor league contract […]

Buck Showalter did not hold back. The former MLB manager and current MLB Network analyst used a recent appearance on the Foul Territory TV Network to weigh in on player complaints, spring training culture, and the broader conversation surrounding clubhouse accountability in modern baseball. Showalter joined the show during the opening days of camp and […]

The 2026 World Baseball Classic is scheduled from March 5 to the 17. Among those participating will be three members of the Chicago Cubs: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Seiya Suzuki, and Alex Bregman. PCA and Bregman will represent the United States, whereas Suzuki will play for Japan. Suzuki discussed what he anticipates from PCA, particularly during the […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates wasted little time signaling their ambitions for the 2026 season, and Marcell Ozuna delivered the message himself. As spring training ramps up in Bradenton for the Pirates, the acquisition of slugger Marcell Ozuna already feels like a defining move for a lineup that desperately needed more power. Ozuna officially joined Pittsburgh last […]

The Seattle Mariners enter 2026 with a clear objective. Win now. Spring training in Peoria has already produced its defining storyline. The battle at second base between Cole Young and Colt Emerson may shape the trajectory of the entire season. Seattle created this opening when Jorge Polanco signed with the New York Mets in the […]

The Baltimore Orioles had a disastrous season in 2025. Many had expected the Orioles to gain a playoff spot for the third consecutive year, but the team sunk like a stone from the very early part of the season. That’s a problem when playing in the American League East because the competition is simply too […]

When it comes to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series win over the Toronto Blue Jays, few players deserve as much credit as catcher Will Smith. From his unwavering resolve calling pitchers for the Dodgers’ aces, to his go-ahead Game 7 home run, no feat was as impressive as Smith’s 18-inning performances in Game 3 […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers delivered an early spring training highlight when reliever Alex Vesia struck out Shohei Ohtani during live batting practice at Camelback Ranch. What unfolded during a routine February workout quickly captured attention, as the lefty-on-lefty showdown brought postseason-level intensity to the practice fields. Vesia, a key high-leverage arm in the Dodgers’ bullpen, […]

Once again, the Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves at the forefront of baseball’s financial debate, yet general manager Brandon Gomes maintains that external accolades hold no significant influence. As the Dodgers prepare for the 2026 season with a payroll approaching $400 million, rival stars Manny Machado and Bryce Harper publicly applauded the organization’s aggressive spending. […]

Chicago Cubs fans have been waiting for the organization to fully invest in a championship-level product for some time, and although the offseason did not go how some people may have anticipated, management made moves befitting of an aspiring title contender. The North Siders are obviously motivated to succeed in 2026, but how are they […]

The New York Mets added another layer to their outfield competition Monday, agreeing to a minor-league deal with veteran Mike Tauchman. The move provides the Mets with additional depth as spring training workouts continue in Port St. Lucie. Exhibition games have not yet begun—the Mets open their 2026 Grapefruit League schedule this Saturday vs. the […]

The Boston Red Sox made a subtle but strategic adjustment early in spring training workouts. Jarren Duran has been taking reps in right field, a move tied directly to the upcoming World Baseball Classic rather than any regular-season change within Boston’s projected outfield alignment. Spring Training games have not yet begun—the Red Sox open their […]

With Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees preparing in spring training for the upcoming season, there’s no denying that the talk of the offseason for the team has been the relatively quiet offseason. While the Yankees signed back Cody Bellinger in free agency, the other moves made didn’t involve big names that were out […]

With Munetaka Murakami playing for the Chicago White Sox, there is no doubt a lot of excitement brewing on the team with the acquisition, especially with the production he had playing professional baseball in Japan. As the White Sox star in Murakami is practicing with the team, a coach on the team has a take […]

In the offseason, the Miami Marlins traded Edward Cabrera for several prospects, and one of them was Owen Caissie. As Marlins’ Spring Training continues, the young prospect gave some comparisons between his time in Chicago and the new experience in Miami, according to an interview with Marlins’ beat writer Craig Mish. Thoughtful answers from new […]

With Boston Red Sox star Triston Casas recovering from injury after suffering from a torn left patellar tendon in May of last year, there is no exact date for when the team believes he’ll come back. However, the Red Sox’s first baseman got a glowing assessment from manager Alex Cora regarding his injury recovery. Speaking […]

Aaron Judge enjoyed his best postseason in seven years last October, as he recorded a 1.273 OPS and seven RBIs in seven games, but New York Yankees fans still did not get to see all that he has to offer. The three-time American League MVP suffered an elbow injury in the summer and was unable […]

For the first time since 2022, Corey Seager and Marcus Semien won’t be playing on the Texas Rangers. However, there is no bad blood between the two. Semien was simply traded in the deal that landed the Rangers Brandon Nimmo. Texas was doing what they thought was best for their organization. As Semien prepares for […]

The Bronx was not happy after the New York Yankees fell to the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALDS. But as the 2026 season inches closer, Cody Bellinger voiced his goal of winning the World Series in a Yankee uniform and having a parade to celebrate with Yankees’ fans. "I want to win it all. […]