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Amid the start of Spring Training, the San Francisco Giants made another roster move Sunday, agreeing to a one-year major league contract with outfielder Will Brennan. The split deal will reportedly pay Brennan $900,000 while in the majors and $400,000 in the minors, with $400,000 guaranteed. To clear a 40-man roster spot, the Giants placed […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks have added right-handed reliever Grant Holman to their roster, claiming him off waivers from the Athletics on Sunday. To accommodate the move on the 40-man roster, Arizona placed left-handed pitcher AJ Puk on the 60-day injured list as he continues rehabbing from UCL revision surgery. Holman, 25 years old, was a sixth-round […]

The Houston Astros added a familiar name to their organization on Sunday, signing utilityman Cavan Biggio, the son of Hall of Famer Craig Biggio, to a minor-league contract with an invitation to major-league spring training. Craig, 60, spent his entire 20-year MLB career with Houston, compiling a .281/.363/.433 slash line with 291 homers, seven All-Star […]

The Texas Rangers announced on Sunday that they have signed veteran first baseman/outfielder Mark Canha to a minor-league contract with an invitation to Major League Spring Training. The agreement, finalized on Canha’s 37th birthday, expands Texas’ spring roster to 66 players, comprised of the full 40-man roster and 26 non-roster invitees. Canha is coming off […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Zac Gallen finalized a one-year reunion valued at $22.025 million after the 30-year-old declined November’s qualifying offer and tested free agency. The guarantee matches the qualifying offer figure, but $14 million will be deferred in five $2.8 million installments from 2031-35, leaving the Diamondbacks responsible for just over $8 million […]

The Houston Astros are running into the problem of lacking the quality prospects needed to sustain a contending team year-in, year-out as they look to supplement their aging core. During this year’s free agency, they lost one of their best pitchers in Framber Valdez, and they’ve mostly stood pat other than a few trades, including […]

Ryan Weathers is slowly acclimatizing himself with the New York Yankees after the team acquired him from a trade with the Miami Marlins last month. Fortunately for him, the Yankees are not lacking in seasoned leaders. The Yankees received Weathers in exchange for Dillon Lewis, Brendan Jones, Dylan Jasso, and Juan Matheus. The deal sent […]

The World Baseball Classic is nearly upon us, and baseball fans everywhere are excited. The World Baseball Classic is one of the most entertaining forms of baseball around. And it brings together some of the best players around the globe in best-on-best action. However, this year’s event has an effect on MLB, and more specifically, […]

The early days of spring training often present some strange sights as players get ready for both the World Baseball Classic and the 2026 Major League season. Hitters want to prepare to face the best pitchers and pitchers need to have a game plan when facing the best hitters. That’s why Aaron Judge was in […]

With the St. Louis Cardinals essentially selling off their major league roster and entering a full rebuild, things are going to look much different at Busch Stadium in 2026. At least in spring training, fans will get a view into the future of the Cardinals. Amongst all the players in attendance, perhaps no one will […]

San Diego Padres general manager AJ Preller is entering the final year of his contract. However, star third baseman Manny Machado doesn’t want to see him leave the franchise anytime soon. After Preller signed Nick Castellanos in free agency, he received a major endorsement from the third baseman. But the general manager knows Machado may […]

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor won’t be playing in the World Baseball Classic due to a broken hamate bone. However, pre-injury, there was a real effort to get him on the diamond with Team USA Today. Superstar Bad Bunny offered to pay for Lindor’s WBC insurance, the shortstop confirmed. He offered the same to […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are changing course as a franchise and have entered a full scale rebuild. Still, legends of the past want to help the Cardinals better navigate their future. One of those figures is Yadier Molina. As he has done in the past, the long-time catcher will be in uniform as he helps […]

The San Diego Padres picked up slugger Nick Castellanos on Saturday, after he had been released by the Philadelphia Phillies. Castellanos is opening up about his time in Philadelphia. It was rumored that he had soured on the team, argued openly with his manager, and even brought alcohol into the Phillies dugout. “In the moment, […]

For the first time since 2016, the Houston Astros missed the playoffs in 2025. Their string of consecutive ALCS appearances is long over now, and they are looking for any way to extend the dynasty. That commitment has shown up at spring training, by the way of Astros star Jose Altuve, who is working to […]

The Atlanta Braves are preparing to enter the Walt Weiss era in 2026. However, Atlanta is barely into spring training and starting pitching is already emerging as a problem. Right-hander Hurston Waldrep felt pain when throwing a live bullpen. An MRI showed loose bodies, which is likely to lead to some form of procedure, via […]

Playing for the San Diego Padres, Manny Machado will be doing anything in his power to help take down the Los Angeles Dodgers and win the NL West. However, there’s one thing Machado can’t help admire from the rival organization. The Dodgers have drawn the ire of many for their free agency spending, with some […]

After a public divorce with the Philadelphia Phillies, Nick Castellanos joined the San Diego Padres in free agency. Now, manager Craig Stammen has determined exactly where he will play on the team. Castellanos will operate mainly as a designated hitter and outfielder, with some first base mixed in, via Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Overall, […]

The San Diego Padres didn’t open up the brink trunks like other teams this offseason, but they were still able to get some quality players in their clubhouse. One of their biggest signings was Nick Castellanos, who was released by the Philadelphia Phillies, but is still getting paid his $20 million that he had with […]

As the Tampa Bay Rays work through payroll constrictions, they always have to find creative ways to stay competitive. Entering spring training, rumblings of another sneaky Rays trade are starting to get louder. Left-handed relief pitcher Garrett Cleavinger is drawing trade interest, via Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. With a lack of free agency options […]

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, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are currently preparing for spring training as they gear up for the upcoming 2026 MLB season. The Phillies are looking to bounce back after losing to the eventual World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in crushing fashion in last year’s NLDS. After last season, Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski made […]

The Toronto Blue Jays kept building up their bullpen on Saturday, bringing in 36-year-old righty Jesse Hahn on a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training. The move adds an eight-year MLB veteran who owns a 19-22 career record, 4.24 ERA, 1.353 WHIP, and 1.8 bWAR across 316 1/3 innings and […]

The Washington Nationals on Saturday agreed to a minor-league contract with left-hander Cionel Perez, extending him an invitation to major league Spring Training. Perez will earn $1.9 million if he makes the Opening Day roster, with an additional $700,000 available in incentives, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. If added to the […]

The Baltimore Orioles had a very frustrating 2025 season. Baltimore missed the Major League Baseball Playoffs, after posting a losing campaign. This offseason, the Orioles have made a lot of moves to try and rebuild their roster. The Orioles are reportedly looking at making some more trades, per an Athletic report. Baltimore is dealing with […]

The Baltimore Orioles added bullpen depth on Saturday, acquiring right-hander Jackson Kowar from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for cash considerations. Kowar was designated for assignment by Minnesota on Thursday after being claimed off waivers from the Seattle Mariners on February 3. The 29-year-old made 15 relief appearances for Seattle this past season, tossing 17 […]

Opening Day excitement quickly turned sour for Kentucky’s Tyler Bell. The shortstop, projected as a 2026 MLB first-round pick, injured his left shoulder during the Wildcats’ 13-2 win over UNC Greensboro on Friday and is now out indefinitely, ESPN insider Kiley McDaniel reported Saturday. The injury occurred in the bottom of the seventh inning when […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a World Series for the ages. Yamamoto shot down any legend talk attached to him, though. But that didn’t stop Dave Roberts from sharing what the pitcher’s next goal is. Roberts has his guys preparing for MLB Spring Training as consecutive WS winners. He acknowledged via Fabian Ardaya […]

Edwin Diaz has been one of the top closers in the Major League Baseball since the 2018 season. He established himself with the Seattle Mariners, became a star with the New York Mets and has moved on to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the offseason. Mets owner Steve Cohen was fairly surprised that Diaz left […]

Edwin Diaz was a hero for Puerto Rico when he competed in the World Baseball Classic in 2023. However, after he recorded the final out in a dramatic victory over the Dominican Republic, he was down on the ground with a torn patellar tendon as his teammates celebrated. Nevertheless, the new Los Angeles Dodgers star […]

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 […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks wasted little time defining their 2026 outlook. Just four days into Spring Training, manager Torey Lovullo confirmed his Opening Day starter—and it will not be Zac Gallen. Instead, Merrill Kelly will take the ball when Arizona opens the season against the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 26, setting an early tone for […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto went down in history after stepping up for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2025 World Series. Despite having already pitched earlier in the series, the 27-year-old ace stepped back onto the mound out of the bullpen to help L.A. clinch the title in Game 7, which also led to him being named […]

The Atlanta Braves opened Spring Training with more than roster adjustments. Mauricio Dubon used his first media session to explain why joining the organization feels personal. The veteran utility player cited Chipper Jones as a childhood inspiration and referenced the TBS era defined by icons like Andruw Jones, creating a meaningful bridge between the franchise’s […]

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 […]