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With Justin Verlander returning to the Detroit Tigers on a $13 million contract, it marks a much-anticipated reunion as the star pitcher made a name for himself as one of the century’s most productive pitchers. As the baseball world is reacting to Verlander reuniting with the Tigers, the pitcher spoke Thursday for the first time […]

Jose Berrios publicly apologized Thursday morning at the Toronto Blue Jays’ player development complex in Dunedin, Florida, addressing his absence during the 2025 World Series and accepting responsibility for the fallout that followed. The veteran right-hander admitted that leaving the team mid-series to continue rehabbing elbow inflammation created confusion and strained trust inside the clubhouse. […]

As the Texas Rangers prepare to enter the Skip Schumaker era, top prospect Sebastian Walcott seemed poised to potentially make a large impact. However, those plans have now been benched. Walcott is set to undergo Tommy John Surgery, which will likely force him to miss most if not the entire 2026 season, via Evan Grant […]

With the Atlanta Braves preparing for the 2026 season, they made a key change to the coaching staff by adding pitching coach Jeremy Hefner, who came from their NL East rival, the New York Mets. As the Braves add pieces to the team ahead of spring training around the corner, Hefner speaks to the media […]

The Atlanta Braves have gotten a mixed bag of injury updates as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 MLB season. While Ronald Acuna Jr. recently revealed that he is fully healthy heading into spring training, the team did get an unfortunate update on starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach, who will miss the opening chunk of the […]

Infielder Luisangel Acuna was the headliner in the Chicago White Sox’s Luis Robert Jr trade with the New York Mets. However, general manager Chriz Getz may not be fully sure what he received in the trade. As spring training opens up, Getz has referred to Acuna as a switch-hitter at least four times. The only […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been one of the most dominant teams in baseball for the past few years, and it all starts with the players. It’s been important for them to keep that chemistry on the team, which is no surprise, as they recently extended Max Muncy on a $10 million deal. “The Los […]

The Atlanta Braves are currently preparing for the 2026 season, with Ronald Acuna Jr. finally entering a season healthy after some recent injury concerns. Unfortunately, the team got some rough news on the injury front this week regarding Spencer Schwellenbach, who will miss the opening chunk of the season due to injury. Recently, Braves fans […]

Hope springs eternal for baseball fans around the world as spring training opens for all MLB teams. The World Baseball Classic is almost here, Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani are defending MVP winners, and a historic dynasty goes for three World Series in a row. But that momentum could come to a screeching halt. ESPN’s […]

The Chicago Cubs made one of the premier signings of the offseason, inking Alex Bregman to a five-year contract. After losing Kyle Tucker in free agency, they replaced him with Bregman after a one-season stop in Boston. Bregman is now paired in the middle of the Cubs lineup with Pete Crow-Armstrong. The third baseman had […]

The New York Yankees are headed into spring training after a disappointing end to the 2025 season. When revealing injuries after the season, the Yankees announced that shortstop Anthony Volpe would undergo shoulder surgery. That will keep him sidelined through spring training, creating a months-long position battle. All eyes will be on shortstop as the […]

The Chicago White Sox are facing renewed scrutiny after general manager Chris Getz repeatedly misidentified Luisangel Acuna during multiple offseason appearances. The mistake stands out because Acuna arrived as a central piece in the blockbuster trade that sent Luis Robert Jr. to the New York Mets in January. The deal presented the 23-year-old Acuna as […]

Veteran relief pitcher Liam Hendriks has made his way back to the Twin Cities after reportedly agreeing to a minor league deal with the Minnesota Twins, according to MLB insider Jon Heyman, who added that the veteran reliever’s deal includes an invite to MLB camp. The 37-year-old Hendriks began his journey in the big leagues […]

The Baltimore Orioles are already seeing the impact of their marquee offseason move, as Pete Alonso has quickly become a focal point at Spring Training. The club welcomed its new slugger to Ed Smith Stadium this week, and fans responded immediately. Alonso, who signed a five-year, $155 million contract in December, reported early to camp […]

The Houston Astros opened camp expecting stability at the back of their bullpen, but the latest update on Josh Hader has created new uncertainty. The team is managing reported biceps inflammation, though some analysts believe the issue may extend beyond a routine soft-tissue concern. Hader, a three-time MLB Reliever of the Year, has been throwing […]

The Baltimore Orioles came crashing down to Earth last season after a fantastic 2024 campaign. One of the biggest reasons why was starting pitching. That was something Orioles’ brass was well aware of. On Wednesday, they took a big step in the right direction, signing veteran starter Chris Bassitt. Baltimore and Bassitt agreed to a […]

The New York Yankees opened spring training with a significant update on Gerrit Cole. The news could shape their early-season outlook. Manager Aaron Boone offered encouraging details as the ace continues his recovery from March 2025 elbow surgery. The procedure included an internal brace. The organization has remained optimistic throughout the winter. This latest development […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who was claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays late in the 2025 season, played a role in the club’s journey to the World Series. However, he made some comments about the playoffs, throwing some shade at the New York Yankees in the process. Manager Aaron Boone responded to those comments on […]

There’s one question that has risen above all others as the MLB world approaches training camp: Are the Los Angeles Dodgers ruining baseball? On paper, the argument is pretty simple: the Dodgers spend more money than any other organization, have more deferred money than any other organization, and thus are buying their way to the […]

The Detroit Tigers made a defining offseason move when they finalized the addition of Framber Valdez, with manager AJ Hinch playing a direct role in closing the deal. The signing reshapes Detroit’s rotation and signals aggressive intent entering the 2026 season. Hinch did more than offer approval from afar. During the first week of February, […]

The Washington Nationals have added right-handed pitcher Miles Mikolas to their pitching staff amid the start of spring training. Multiple reporters relayed the news that Mikolas has joined the Nats ahead of the 2026 MLB season, as he takes another step in his journey in the big leagues. “Nats are signing veteran SP Miles Mikolas, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies will once again enter the regular season among the favorites to reach the World Series. They went 96-66 last season, finishing 13 games ahead of the New York Mets, who finished second, in the National League East. That was the second straight division title for Philadelphia, having won 95 games the year […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are facing early turbulence in spring training after a Shane Bieber injury update reshaped expectations for the starting rotation. The club is now preparing for a potential Opening Day injured list decision involving the veteran right-hander following reports of forearm fatigue earlier this week. Bieber exercised his $16 million player option […]

Trevor Bauer earned his only All-Star selection in MLB with the Cleveland Indians (now Cleveland Guardians) in 2018. It was a strong year for Bauer, but his time in Cleveland soured in 2019 following an incident during a game against the Kansas City Royals. After a difficult outing on the mound, Bauer turned around toward […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have continued to struggle in recent seasons despite Paul Skenes emerging as the best pitcher in the National League. Following years of quiet offseasons, Pittsburgh was a bit more aggressive this past offseason, however. The Pirates brought in Brandon Lowe, Marcell Ozuna, Ryan O’Hearn and others. With spring training set to begin […]

The New York Mets carry big expectations once again heading into the 2026 MLB campaign, and it would certainly benefit them if right-handed pitcher Kodai Senga can stay healthy for the entire season. Of course, Senga hopes for the same. “To not get injured,” Senga said when asked what his goals are in the Mets’ […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have reportedly told veteran Nick Castellanos not to report to spring training, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Gelb also reports that Castellanos is expected to be traded or released “in the next two days.” Castellanos has been a trade candidate all offseason. A deal has obviously yet to come to […]

Giancarlo Stanton has dealt with plenty of injury concerns in the past. In fact, Stanton was dealing with injuries to both of his elbows before last season. So, is the slugger battling any injury trouble this year? According to manager Aaron Boone, the answer is no. “Boone said Giancarlo Stanton has had a good winter […]

Earlier this week, the Atlanta Braves got some upsetting news that starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach would miss the opening chunk of the 2026 season due to an injury. The news comes just as spring training is getting underway, and will conjure up memories of last year’s injury-riddled pitching staff in Atlanta. Still, the team itself […]

The Miami Marlins had a good year in 2025. They did not make the postseason, but they ended the year roughly four games away from making it. The Marlins aim to be another force in the National League this season, relying on their elite pitching. Their pitching has kept this team above water the last […]

The San Diego Padres won’t have potential future Hall of Famer Yu Darvish pitch this season; however, the hope is that he stays as close as he can to be a coaching presence in the clubhouse. The Padres will benefit with him around. Darvish underwent Tommy John surgery right after last season ended, forcing the […]

Paul Goldschmidt re-signed with the New York Yankees on a one-year, $4 million contract. Since signing, many have speculated what the team will do with first base, as many are hoping Ben Rice gets playing time in 2026. On Wednesday, Goldschmidt shut down any notion of a possible position battle with Rice. Reports indicate that […]

Baseball season is right around the corner. The San Francisco Giants will begin the 2026 season hosting the New York Yankees on Wednesday, March 25. The game will be showcased on Netflix at 5:05 pm PT. Then, Opening Day is the day after, with 11 games being played. According to The Athletic, Netflix is trying […]

The Atlanta Braves had a disappointing year last season that was filled with mostly injuries they probably didn’t see coming. Before this season even gets started, they’re already dealing with a major injury, as Spencer Schwellenbach is set to miss some time. This isn’t the way the Braves wanted to start things, but they have […]

The Los Angeles Angels made a big trade during the offseason by sending outfielder Taylor Ward to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez. However, Rodriguez is attempting to bounce back from an injury that had him miss the entire 2025 season. With the 2026 campaign right around the corner, the Angels […]

Spring training is getting closer and closer to starting, and the 2026 World Baseball Classic is not far behind. Team USA is ready to compete with a very talented team led by Aaron Judge, Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes, and Bobby Witt Jr. Corbin Carroll is a huge name as well; however, due to his surgery […]

With spring training quickly approaching, it appears the Milwaukee Brewers are adding some veteran depth to the catcher position. On Wednesday, the club agreed on a deal with a former New York Yankees All-Star. Reports indicate that Gary Sanchez, who is 33 years old, is signing a $1.75 million contract with the Brewers, according to […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. signed a one-year, $10.2 million contract with the New York Yankees to avoid arbitration. He’s set to become a free agent after the 2026 season. However, he doesn’t appear to be prioritizing a new contract, as Chisholm revealed his desire to win the MVP Award. While talking with media members on Wednesday, […]

The New York Mets are currently preparing for the upcoming 2026 MLB season, which is slated to get underway at the end of next month. The Mets come into this season with high expectations, despite watching two star players in Edwin Diaz and Pete Alonso walk out the door in free agency this winter. On […]