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The New York Mets arrived at Spring Training with more than roster questions. Manager Carlos Mendoza used his first media session to define what Marcus Semien represents for the organization. His message focused on leadership, championship experience, and filling the offensive void created by the Brandon Nimmo trade in the offseason. The acquisition signaled a […]

The New York Mets opened Spring Training with unexpected uncertainty after Francisco Lindor’s injury disrupted early preparations. Marcus Semien addressed the setback Saturday as workouts began in Port St. Lucie. Semien, the Mets’ second baseman acquired in November, acknowledged the disappointing timing. Lindor is recovering from surgery on Wednesday to address a stress reaction in […]

The Atlanta Braves enter Spring Training with clarity at the top of their rotation, but general manager Alex Anthopoulos offered something more Saturday—a long-term vision for Chris Sale. The veteran executive made it clear he hopes Sale remains a fixture in Atlanta beyond 2026. Sale, the 2024 National League Cy Young Award winner, enters the […]

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 Philadelphia Phillies will enter the 2026 season without Nick Castellanos. He signed a contract with the San Diego Padres after being released by the Phillies. Recently, Kyle Schwarber was asked whether Castellanos’s situation was a burden during the season, per Tim Kelly of OnPattison. His response, to say the least, was eye-opening. “It’s neither […]

With the Colorado Rockies picking up free agents to improve their team heading into the 2026 season, there’s no denying that the ball club is looking to turn around the direction of the franchise. One acquisition was the Rockies signing pitcher Michael Lorenzen to the team, as the 34-year-old spoke about the apparent challenges of […]

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 […]

The New York Yankees enter Spring Training with a crowded outfield and mounting questions surrounding Jasson Dominguez’s role. General manager Brian Cashman addressed the situation Friday, and his comments quickly gained traction among the fan base. Cashman spoke at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa as the club prepares for its first exhibition game in […]

The San Diego Padres are making a few moves as spring training games get ready to start in Major League Baseball. San Diego is signing former New York Mets pitcher Griffin Canning, per Major League Baseball insider Robert Murray. Canning started 16 games during the 2025 season for New York. He finished the season with […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks made a couple of roster additions on Saturday with spring training set to begin soon. According to Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors, Arizona and outfielder Oscar Mercado are in agreement on a minor league contract. The deal includes an invite to spring training. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic later reported that […]

As Justin Verlander has returned to the Detroit Tigers for the 2026 season, there is no doubt excitement for all parties involved, including the fanbase. Despite the Tigers’ return of Verlander, he will not be participating in the team’s camp this weekend, though it doesn’t appear to be long-term. According to Cody Stavenhagen of The […]

The Minnesota Twins continued reshaping their bullpen Saturday by signing veteran left-hander Andrew Chafin to a minor league deal with an invitation to Spring Training. As camp opens in Fort Myers, the Twins are clearly investing in bullpen depth and experience. Chafin’s signing may appear minor on paper, but in a competitive AL Central race, […]

Nick Castellanos has found a new home. After being with the Philadelphia Phillies since 2022, the outfielder was released by the team. It didn’t take long for Castellanos to find a new team, though. Joey Mistretta of ClutchPoints reports that the hitter has signed with the San Diego Padres for the 2026 season. In addition, […]

The Chicago Cubs have been highly competitive in the last two seasons under manager Craig Counsell. The Cubs played well for the majority of the 2024 season before they fell short at the end of the year and missed the playoffs. They were quite a bit better last year as they challenged the Milwaukee Brewers […]

The Baltimore Orioles reinforced their win-now approach Saturday when Chris Bassitt detailed why he chose the club in free agency. The organization continues to reshape its identity through aggressive offseason moves, and Bassitt’s comments further validated that shift. The 36-year-old right-hander signed a one-year deal earlier this week after logging 170.1 innings in 2025 and […]

On Friday, the San Francisco Giants made a forward-looking addition to their bullpen, signing right-handed reliever Rowan Wick to a one-year major league contract with a club option for next season. Wick, however, won’t be available until 2027, as he underwent Tommy John surgery in November and is expected to miss the entire 2026 campaign. […]

The New York Yankees hope to have starting pitcher Gerrit Cole back on the mound as soon as possible. Cole is recovering from Tommy John surgery, and missed the 2025 season. The Yankees hurler is throwing again and feeling good. “The work during this rehab process is different than what I typically would be doing […]

The Chicago Cubs secured veteran right-handed reliever Shelby Miller on a two-year major league contract on Friday. Fansided’s Robert Murray first reported the news. The deal guarantees Miller $2.5 million, with additional performance incentives for the 2027 season, per ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. At 35 years old, Miller is expected to miss the entire 2026 season […]

The Atlanta Braves enter the 2026 season facing one of the sport’s most significant rule changes as MLB introduces the Automatic Ball Strike challenge system. Braves pitcher Chris Sale has made it clear he wants no part of it. The 36-year-old left-hander addressed the new system during Spring Training at CoolToday Park in North Port, […]

The San Diego Padres are picking up Nick Castellanos, after he was recently released by the Philadelphia Phillies. Castellanos is agreeing to a contract with San Diego, per the New York Post. The veteran outfielder is expected to play a number of positions for the Padres. “Castellanos will be some combo of DH, 1B and […]

The Chicago White Sox on Friday added right-handed pitcher Austin Voth to their organization on a minor league contract, with the 33-year-old set to attend spring training as a non-roster invitee, according to James Fegan of Sox Machine. Voth returns to affiliated baseball following a season in Japan with the Chiba Lotte Marines. He made […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks have had an interesting offseason to this point. They’ve bolstered their infield with a trade for Nolan Arenado. And they’ve added pitching depth in the form of Josh Grosz and Jonathan Loaisiga. Now, they’ve brought back a former star in the form of Zac Gallen. Gallen was a free agent throughout the […]

With the Kansas City Royals making recent moves for pitchers, the team has made another acquisition, this time for a former All-Star from 2019, who has dealt with a tough luck with injuries. As the Royals prepare for spring training, the latest move from the team sees them taking a chance on pitcher John Means. […]

As Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase had been arrested for his alleged part in gambling activities, more information has attached more accusations that he’s rigged pitches in playoff games. With the Guardians pitcher in Clase allegedly rigging games, the information has now stemmed to the postseason, where even coded language was used. According to Mike […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are getting ramped up for spring training, and they recently made a move to add some depth to the team. They’ve made the decision to bring in Luis Rengifo on a one-year deal, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. “Infielder Luis Rengifo has agreed to a one-year Major League deal with the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a huge move in the offseason by signing closer Edwin Diaz to a three-year, $69 million contract. On Friday, fans got their first glimpse of Diaz in uniform while pitching alongside Shohei Ohtani during a bullpen session at spring training. In the video, both Diaz and Ohtani threw some pitches, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers repeated as World Series champions last season. It was something that nearly every member of the franchise was able to celebrate, except for probably relief pitcher Alex Vesia. Just before the World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays began, the Dodgers left relief pitcher Alex Vesia off the roster. Not long […]

With the Cleveland Guardians and Jose Ramirez agreeing to a contract extension, locking down the star player for a while longer, there is no doubt a sigh of relief from the fanbase. As the Guardians get ready for spring training around the corner, manager Stephen Vogt will share his thoughts on the contract extension with […]

Houston Astros third baseman Carlos Correa is exercising caution and choosing not to play for his native Puerto Rico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Six-time Grammy-Award winner Bad Bunny agreed to provide insurance for his fellow Puerto Rican after the three-time All-Star was denied coverage due to his lengthy medical history, but MLB, the […]

Francisco Alvarez went through his ups and downs last season with the New York Mets, and the downs found him in Triple-A at one point. The injuries that he suffered in 2024 affected him offensively going into the next season, and last June, the Mets demoted him to Triple-A Syracuse. Fast forward to now, and […]

The San Diego Padres are going to come into the 2026 season with a ton of expectations. They battle with the two-time defending champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers, in the NL West; however, they have been one of the few teams in the National League with the capability of taking them down. It won’t be […]

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll experienced a broken hamate bone in his right hand, which is forcing him to miss the World Baseball Classic. As a result, Team USA has found his replacement in Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony. Reports indicate that Anthony, who is 21 years old, is expected to replace Carroll on […]

Gerrit Cole missed the entire 2025 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. He is expected to make his return in late May or early June in 2026. However, the New York Yankees ace was seen practicing with his teammates before spring training, and it appears he has a completely new windup […]

The Cincinnati Reds made a move on Friday in preparation for spring training. With the preseason set to begin soon, the club is bringing in a former Gold Glove Award winner on a non-roster deal. Reports indicate that Nathaniel Lowe, who won the Gold Glove in 2023 with the Texas Rangers, is signing a spring […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will enter the 2026 campaign in search of their third straight World Series title. All-Star Shohei Ohtani will undoubtedly be a major part of the team’s year, and might be even more impactful than he was last year. ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez confirmed that Ohtani will be able to serve as a […]

Some moves that may look underwhelming could end up making a major impact down the road, and the Toronto Blue Jays might have accomplished such a feat through their most recent deal with the Houston Astros. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Blue Jays acquired outfielder Jesus Sanchez from the Astros for fellow outfielder Joey […]

The energy at Fenway Park got more exciting after Sonny Gray joined the Red Sox rotation, opting to sign with this team in free agency. Now, the new Red Sox pitcher spoke highly about team ace Garrett Crochet, according to NESN. Sonny Gray 🤝 Garrett Crochet 🐷🌞 "I don't think there's a ceiling for him. […]

The New York Mets are coming off a disappointing season in 2025, as they were one of the favorites to challenge the Los Angeles Dodgers for National League superiority and they did not even make the playoffs. While Mets fans were clearly disappointed with the result, team owner Steve Cohen had to be in a […]