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Luis Arraez is a throwback to the way baseball used to be played. Instead of trying to drive the ball in the air and looking for extra base hits while being unafraid to strike out, Arraez wants to get base hits and hit more than .300. "I wanna say something to the fans…" Luis Arraez […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are heading into the 2026 season on top. They are the two-time defending World Series champions. Also, they signed free-agent slugger Kyle Tucker to a $240 million contract. Without question, the Dodgers are the clear favorites to win it all again. However, some have questioned Tucker’s passion for the game. Nevertheless, […]

For the second consecutive spring training, the Los Angeles Dodgers enter the exhibition season as defending champions. The Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in seven games to capture their ninth world championship. As Los Angeles ramps up for their spring training opener, ace lefty Blake Snell could miss some time due to a shoulder […]

Ketel Marte has been one of, if not the best, second basemen in MLB for the past several seasons. His presence at the plate makes him an unbelievable asset to the Arizona Diamondbacks. However, with spring training underway, Marte revealed his aspirations to be a defensive star in the 2026 campaign. While talking to media […]

Last season was a resurgent one for the Boston Red Sox. For the first time since 2021, they returned to the postseason. Although the Red Sox ultimately fell short, their AL Wild Card series loss to the New York Yankees was full of lessons. Entering the 2026 campaign, Boston looks poised to capitalize on last […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a spring training game on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels, as the club prepares for the 2026 season. However, with a new year of baseball on the horizon, manager Dave Roberts just can’t get over Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s performance in the 2025 World Series. While in an interview on “Dodgers […]

After spending his entire career with the New York Mets, first baseman Pete Alonso elected to leave the Big Apple behind in free agency this winter. Signing a five-year deal with the Baltimore Orioles, Alonso is seen as one of the missing pieces to a team eager to return to the playoffs. Alonso began his […]

Two-time Olympian Alysa Liu has gained a ton of attention for her gold medal-winning performance in women’s figure skating on Thursday, but that’s not the only moment of hers that has taken the Internet by storm this week. After being launched into the international spotlight at the 2026 Winter Olympics, many online began reacting to […]

With the Texas Rangers missing the playoffs last season, one year removed after winning the World Series, the team is looking to get back to its winning ways, especially individually, with players like pitcher Nathan Eovaldi. As the Rangers star went through a season-ending shoulder surgery last season, he’s looking to use any opportunity to […]

The Chicago Cubs have high hopes heading into the 2026 MLB season. Chicago signed Alex Bregman this offseason as part of their attempt to make a run at a World Series title. However, there is one looming contract situation the team still has yet to figure out. Outfielder Seiya Suzuki is heading into the final […]

To say Mookie Betts’ 2025 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers didn’t go as planned would be a massive understatement. Entering the season with sky-high expectations and another World Series ring in his trophy case, Betts went on to have arguably his worst season as a Dodger, hitting 326/.406/.732 while continuing to transition over full-time […]

With the Cleveland Guardians preparing in spring training for the upcoming 2026 season, one change could be coming for outfielder Steven Kwan. As Kwan could undergo a position change for the Guardians this upcoming season, an analyst speaks on why the change could be for the better. While Kwan usually patrols left field for Cleveland, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies made sure that they would bring back star catcher J.T. Realmuto this offseason, as he was a pending free agent. Realmuto signed a three-year contract worth roughly $45 million. 2026 will be his eighth season with the Phillies. As spring training has begun, Realmuto talked about his performance over recent seasons, getting […]

San Diego Padres baseball is back in Arizona for spring training. The Padres are currently trailing the Seattle Mariners (who share the stadium in Peoria) 3-1 in the sixth inning. The bats have been quiet outside of a few extra-base hits from Mariners second baseman Michael Arroyo, which included a two-run home run in his […]

In the two seasons since losing the 2023 World Series, the Arizona Diamondbacks have failed to make it back to the playoffs. Now, the team is looking to make it back to October. Following an offseason in which GM Mike Hazen retooled the roster, veteran third baseman Nolan Arenado is looking to make a splash […]

The madness that ensued in an instantly-legendary Game 7 of the 2026 World Series makes it difficult to appreciate what Max Scherzer did on the mound for the Toronto Blue Jays. Yes, the 41-year-old only pitched 4 1/3 innings, but he gave manager John Schneider the opportunity to set up his bullpen for a potential […]

The legal saga of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has taken another turn. A hearing that was scheduled for Friday has been postponed to next month. According to sports law reporter Juan Arturo Recio on X, formerly Twitter, Franco’s trial has been rescheduled for March 30th. “The hearing for case #WanderFranco has been postponed […]

The quest for World Series title number 28 continues for the New York Yankees. After missing all of last season due to Tommy John surgery, Yankees ace Gerrit Cole threw his first live bullpen session since surgery on Friday morning. Cole showed that he’s already close to midseason form. New York captain Aaron Judge weighed […]

The Houston Astros landed star Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai in free agency this offseason. He’ll be making his MLB debut in 2026, but expectations may need to be tempered, as Imai must adjust to playing in MLB instead of NPB. Regardless, manager Joe Espada is seemingly excited for his new pitcher. While talking with media […]

The St. Louis Cardinals officially initiated an indisputable rebuild during the offseason, but they obviously still want to be as competitive as possible. One of the key players in the upcoming campaign figures to be right-handed relief pitcher Riley O’Brien, who is in line to at least occupy a share of closer duties after a […]

Baseball is so back! The Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees have kick-started spring training with the first game taking place in Florida. Pete Alonso debuted as a Baltimore Oriole for the very first time, and wasted no time with a two-run moonshot to left field off pitcher Bradley Hanner. PETE ALONSO DEMOLISHES A HOME […]

With the Los Angeles Dodgers signing Kyle Tucker and Edwin Diaz to further improve their star-studded team, one player who will continue to reach new heights, no one has seen before his two-way sensation, Shohei Ohtani. As spring training for the Dodgers is underway, the latest update regarding the overall health of Ohtani could signal […]

All-Star left-hander Trevor Rogers is coming off a stellar season with the Baltimore Orioles. Now that Spring Training is here, Rogers is already providing a glimpse into what could come this year. On Friday, the Orioles opened Spring Training by taking on the New York Yankees to kick off the Grapefruit League. Rogers pitched in […]

Spring training is officially underway! The Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees have started their first game, with four other games starting a little after 3 pm ET. There is no better time than to start prepping for fantasy baseball, as drafts will be starting in roughly 2-3 weeks. Fantasy baseball is a grind. Sticking […]

The fantasy baseball season is right around the corner, and there are a lot of great starting pitchers to draft. With two elite Cy Young winners from last year, taking one of Tarik Skubal or Paul Skenes would be wise. But Shohei Ohtani leads the list of fantasy baseball starting pitchers. The four-time MVP is […]

The Baltimore Orioles are taking on the New York Yankees in their first spring training game on Friday. Pete Alonso made his first appearance with his new team and nearly recorded his first hit for Baltimore. However, a prospect outfielder for New York robbed the hit with a spectacular play. Alonso, who is 31 years […]

As the Detroit Tigers prepare for the 2026 season, they’re hopeful infielder Trey Sweeney can serve as a crucial contributor. However, Sweeney’s spring training preparations has come to a sudden halt. The Tigers are pausing Sweeney’s practice regimen due to a shoulder injury, via Evan Woodberry of MLive. General manager AJ Hinch confirmed that the […]

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez is going to have Tommy John surgery on Wednesday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. It is a crushing update for a starting pitcher who was set to help Joe Ryan lead the Twins’ rotation in 2026. It was previously reported that Lopez was dealing with an elbow injury, […]

The Milwaukee Brewers and manager Pat Murphy recently agreed to a contract extension. The deal is for three years. On Thursday, the skipper addressed his new deal, via Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. “I think it’s important to know where you’re gonna be,” Murphy said. “I really didn’t have any doubt that this was going to […]

The San Diego Padres are set to play the Seattle Mariners in a few hours for the first spring training game of the season. The players have been in Arizona for over a week, prepping for the start of the season. On Thursday, during a live batting practice session, Padres reliever Yuki Matsui was forced […]

Manager Pat Murphy and the Milwaukee Brewers recently agreed to a new three-year contract extension. Craig Counsell, who managed the Brewers from 2015-2023 before leaving and taking the Chicago Cubs manager job in 2024, was asked about his thoughts on the Murphy contract extension. “I’m thrilled for him. Thrilled,” Counsell said, via Bob Nightengale of […]

While the New York Yankees’ bid to return to the World Series in 2025 came up short, the focus is undoubtedly now on 2026. Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is set to return to the mound following rehab from Tommy John surgery. After missing the entire 2025 campaign due to the injury, Cole threw his first […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are gearing up for another championship run in 2026. However, spring training feels a bit different for LA this year, as future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw retired after last season. Dodgers infielder Max Muncy recently shared his thoughts on not seeing Kershaw’s name on a locker in the spring training […]

Expectations are for Marcelo Mayer to make the Opening Day roster with the Boston Red Sox. At least, that’s what many believed, considering he has a strong chance of playing second base for the club. Manager Alex Cora seems to be humming a different tune, though, as he revealed what it’s going to take for […]

The Toronto Blue Jays signed Kazuma Okamoto to a four-year, $60 million to be their new third baseman. However, the Blue Jays are seeing if Okamoto is capable of helping them elsewhere on the diamond as well. The free agency addition was seen on Friday getting some reps in at first base with Vladimir Guerrero […]

The New York Yankees are looking to get some key help back this season, as Gerrit Cole missed 2025 after undergoing Tommy John surgery. It seems as if Cole is progressing well, and the pitcher has started to throw again, which is good news. What’s even better news is that he recently faced live hitters, […]

Spring Training is in full swing, and the New York Yankees are preparing for the season with a lot going on. Ryan McMahon acknowledged he has made a subtle change intended to help him cut down on strikeouts, according to Greg Joyce of the New York Post. “Just things I’ve done in the past and […]

The Baltimore Orioles are ramping up for the season as spring training begins, and they’re getting a look at who could be valuable for their team this year. Unfortunately, they won’t be able to see much of one of their pitching prospects, as he suffered an injury that will keep him out for several weeks, […]

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg is dealing with an injury. On Friday, Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias revealed that Westburg suffered a partially torn ACL, per Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun. “Jordan Westburg has a partially torn UCL, per Mike Elias. He will not get Tommy John surgery. The team is […]