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On Friday, Jake Burger returned to the Texas Rangers’ spring training camp in Arizona with a heavy heart but a renewed sense of gratitude. After spending three days at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in Nashville for his 4-month-old daughter Penelope’s open-heart surgery, Burger wasted no time making an impact on the field. Just hours after arriving […]

The Los Angeles Angels are trying to ignite a new era of Halos baseball this year. They are relying heavily on a young core of players that includes Zach Neto, Logan O’Hoppe and Nolan Schanuel while also adding veterans like Yusei Kikuchi, Jorge Soler, Kenley Jansen and Kyle Hendricks. Manager Ron Washington wanted some “real […]

Those who thought Shohei Ohtani might need some time to shake off the rust after undergoing offseason shoulder surgery were treated to a nice surprise on Friday. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar mashed a home run in his first spring training at-bat of the year, launching a 94 mph fastball from Los Angeles Angels pitcher […]

The Los Angeles Angels have suffered through several difficult years and many of their issues have been linked to injury problems suffered by superstar outfielder Mike Trout. The three-time American League Most Valuable Player has been limited in each of the last four years. He played 36 games in 2021, 119 in ’22, 82 in […]

Many believe the only thing that can stop the Los Angeles Dodgers this upcoming season are injury issues. They overcame those problems in their pitching staff and still won the 2024 World Series, but repeating as champions is arguably the most difficult thing a major sports franchise can accomplish. A healthy Will Smith is a […]

The Miami Marlins exceeded expectations in 2023, but 2024 didn’t go as planned in South Beach. The Marlins finished last season 62-100 and were out of playoff contention for most of the summer. A lot of those struggles can be attributed to pitching. Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara missed the entire season last year after undergoing […]

Bobby Miller’s swift return to the mound is a promising sign for the Los Angeles Dodgers as they continue spring training. The young pitcher took a frightening line drive to the head during a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs. Thankfully, Miller was able to walk off the field on his own two feet. […]

Max Fried will make his highly anticipated Yankees debut on March 3, facing the Pittsburgh Pirates, per Bryan Koch. The left-hander, 31, is expected to take the mound for the first time as a member of the New York Yankees. Fried joined the Yankees this past offseason after signing a massive eight-year, $218 million contract. […]

It is hard to believe that Francisco Lindor is about to enter his 11th MLB season. It does not feel that long ago that he was a rising star shortstop with the then-Cleveland Indians, doing his part to redefine the position by swinging a big bat that perfectly complemented his dependable glove. Despite Lindor’s bountiful […]

The Houston Astros picked up a 3-2 spring training win over the St. Louis Cardinals and Astros pitcher Hunter Brown got the start on the mound. Brown only spent two innings in the game, but held the Cardinals to no runs off one hit, walking two batters and striking out one. He weighed in on how […]

Superstars like Derek Jeter, Cal Ripken, and Steph Curry have played for the same franchise their entire careers. But they are the exceptions. The general rule in professional sports is that you’re going to play for multiple teams; it’s inevitable. But some play for more teams than others. In fact, a LOT more teams. And […]

The injury bug is already beginning to make its presence known during spring training. New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Gil had a bullpen session get shutdown. “Luis Gil was shut down from a bullpen after experiencing discomfort in his pitching shoulder. He is getting an MRI,” Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reported via Twitter/X. Gil […]

For more than a decade, Jose Altuve has been the heart of the Houston Astros’ infield. But on Friday, the longtime second baseman took his first official steps toward a new role. In a Grapefruit League matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals, Altuve trotted out to left field for his debut at the position, beginning […]

The New York Mets had a very eventful offseason. Their big splash was Juan Soto, who signed the richest contract in North American sports history. But fan favorite Pete Alonso was a free agent as well and the negotiations were grueling. Alonso spoke with Erik Kratz from Foul Territory about his free agency process and […]

The Milwaukee Brewers overcame crucial departures in 2024, winning the National League Central after losing manager Craig Counsell to the Chicago Cubs and trading ace Corbin Burnes to the Baltimore Orioles. The Brew Crew lost more this offseason, dealing away All-Star closer Devin Williams to the New York Yankees. This franchise needs stability. Fortunately, Brandon […]

The Athletics are out of Oakland and playing their first season in Sacramento. They celebrated by making a big offseason splash with new ace pitcher Luis Severino. After playing an important role in the New York Mets’ run to the NLCS, Severino is joining an Athletics team looking to make the playoffs for the first […]

Following a breakout 2023 postseason, Evan Carter was limited to 45 games played in 2024 due to injury concerns. The Texas Rangers outfielder was scratched from Friday’s spring training game against the Cubs, however, it is not due to an injury. Rather, Carter is dealing with an illness, according to Evan Grant of The Dallas […]

The New York Mets are already quite thin in their starting pitching rotation following spring training injuries to both Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas, and now their infield depth is also becoming a concern. Second and third baseman Nick Madrigal, who signed with the team on a one-year contract at the end of January, will […]

The Atlanta Braves lost to the San Diego Padres in the National League Wild Card Series in 2024. Their injury-riddled season left them without Ronald Acuña Jr and Spencer Strider for most of the season and Chris Sale for the playoffs. A quick exit sent them home early in a season with World Series aspirations. […]

The Chicago Cubs enter the 2025 season with high expectations after a productive offseason that saw them acquire Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly in significant trades. Their roster is already strong, but there are still a couple of key additions they should make to ensure they have the depth and experience necessary to compete for […]

The Chicago Cubs open their season on March 18 in Tokyo, Japan against the Los Angeles Dodgers. As that day rapidly approaches, they are putting the final touches on their roster. They made big additions, like Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly, but did lose Cody Bellinger. But Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner is still recovering […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have taken an uncharacteristically conservative approach to the offseason, a stark contrast to their aggressive moves in previous years. While they remain a strong contender for the National League pennant, their current roster still has some notable gaps. The Phillies’ front office has been clear about its intention to maintain continuity, bringing […]

With a 95-67 record, the Philadelphia Phillies won the National League East in 2024. If the Phillies are going to defend their division crown this year, it is critical that they keep their stars healthy and on the field. During spring training, slugger Kyle Schwarber is getting some reps at first base — which opens […]

The Baltimore Orioles have had playoff berths in the last two seasons. Nonetheless, the team was ultimately sent home earlier than they would have liked. In a stacked American League East division, the Orioles are counting on their young talent to take key steps forward in 2025. One of those players with an important impending […]

On the way to the spring training facility, three members of the Minnesota Twins were nearly involved in a car accident. Edojuard Julien, Jorge Alcala and Matt Wallner saw a car fly over them. “We were just driving straight on that street, and we see a car that was going pretty fast, but honestly, Wallner […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to win back-to-back World Series Championships and having star first baseman Freddie Freeman back on the field will help them do it. Freeman had ankle surgery during the offseason. Freeman hit a home run during his spring training debut and appears to be recovering well. “I actually felt pretty […]

New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge cruised to his second career AL MVP Award last season, winning the honor unanimously. The Bronx bomber led the majors in just about every meaningful offensive category in 2024 as he and one-year rental Juan Soto dragged New York to the World Series. But Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby […]

It took more than a year, but the Boston Red Sox finally validated the infamous “full throttle” comments that chairman Tom Werner made in November of 2023. He and the rest of the team’s higher-ups infused false hope into the soul of the passionate fan base. Consequently, people entered this offseason with genuine trepidation. But […]

With spring training officially underway, the Los Angeles Angels are without shortstop Zach Neto. Manager Ron Washington confirmed that Neto will not be available to begin the season, but could join the lineup before too much time passes. “Ron Washington said that Zach Neto is not going to be ready for Opening Day, which is […]

The New York Yankees are the defending American League champions and the team certainly has confidence that it will return to the playoffs and have an excellent chance of returning to the World Series at the conclusion of the 2025 Major League Baseball season. One of the most confident players on the team is relative […]

The Chicago White Sox are coming off a history-making campaign in 2024 when the team set an MLB record with a mind-wobbling 121 losses. The White Sox aren’t expected to be much better this season after trading ace Garrett Crochet to the Boston Red Sox. Now Chicago’s already weak roster has become a bit weaker […]

As fans predict the record for the Chicago White Sox this upcoming season after last season where they lost a whopping 121 games, there could be some that consider them far away from being a contender. While there is a low bar set for the White Sox, pitcher Martin Perez would have a different viewpoint […]

The Chicago Cubs have high hopes of becoming a dominant National League team this season and unseating the Milwaukee Brewers as the Central Division champions. The Cubs believe that the addition of players like Kyle Tucker and Justin Turner may be just enough to put them over the top and allow them to play consistent […]

The 2025 MLB season officially kicks off on March 18 when the Chicago Cubs take on the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the Tokyo Series. But the big question facing Chicago involves top prospect Matt Shaw’s availability for the season opener. On Wednesday it was reported that Shaw received bad news regarding […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks have lost two relievers to Tommy John before the 2025 campaign has even begun. Torey Lovullo announced on Thursday that Thyago Vieira and Josh Winder will have surgery on their pitching elbows, as reported by Mark Feinsand. Neither guy was expected to be a huge piece of their bullpen this season, but […]

In the baseball world, Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is a large man at 6 foot 4. But, when standing beside former UC Irvine basketball standout Mamadou N’Diaye, the Japanese phenom looks like a midget. Ndiaye visited the Dodgers’ spring training facility this week in Arizona and snapped a picture with Ohtani, making him […]

The New York Mets have had a cavalcade of pitching injuries during spring training. Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas both signed deals to join the Amazins this winter and may miss Opening Day. With starting depth already a concern, they had to make a move for an extra arm. The Mets signed Jose Urena as […]

The Houston Astros have seen several of their top players, such as Alex Bregman and Kyle Tucker, find new homes this offseason. However, they could be set to get a friendly face back in their rotation, as Lance McCullers Jr. appears to be closing in on a return to the mound for the ‘Stros. On […]

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Evan Phillips is recovering from a shoulder injury. Phillips, a right-handed reliever, threw his third bullpen of the spring on Thursday, according to Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register. The Dodgers bullpen could certainly use a healthy Evan Phillips. Phillips, 30, established himself as a star in 2022 after pitching […]