Spring Training Articles - Page 15

New Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona plans to opt out of elective participation in the automated ball-strike challenge trial during spring training, but he is still willing to let the organization’s minor league players get accustomed to the system ABS is a system that is being tried out at 13 ballparks in spring training, and […]

The Cincinnati Reds are getting ready for the 2025 campaign, and on Saturday, star shortstop Elly De La Cruz made his 2025 spring training debut for the team. After clubbing two home runs in the game, De La Cruz shared a confident message after the game, indicating that he is ready for the new season […]

The Atlanta Braves are preparing for the 2025 regular season in spring training. Chris Sale, who earned the 2024 National League Cy Young Award, recently made his spring debut. The left-handed ace impressed, to say the least, turning in two shutout innings. The Braves ultimately lost the game 3-1 against the San Diego Padres, but […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone is expressing his thoughts on the new computerized umpiring system. A software system is being tested this Spring Training to identify balls and strikes at games. It operates along with human umpires. Boone and the Yankees challenged a call made using this ABS system in a recent spring game. […]

The Milwaukee Brewers, like every other team across the MLB, are preparing for the upcoming 2025 campaign. However, for the Brewers in particular, the injury bug has already reared its ugly head, with the team getting dealt a tough blow involving center fielder Blake Perkins before the season even gets underway. Perkins enjoyed a consistent […]

New New York Yankees slugger Cody Bellinger is feeling good and ready to take his talents to the Bronx. Bellinger is opening up about his excitement for the 2025 season. He thinks he’s feeling his best. “I can honestly say that. I feel really good with where I’m at. I’m very confident in my ability […]

Juan Soto announced his arrival to the New York Mets with a bang on Saturday in his first spring training game of the year. In his first at-bat, Soto clobbered his first home run with his new team, and in the ensuing celebration, the Mets new superstar outfielder revealed the hilarious gaffe he made in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers watched Clayton Kershaw add two World Series rings on his decorated resume. The longtime pitcher now has one more accolade in pursuit: 3,000 career strikeouts. It’s a rare feat, even longtime MLB analyst and former player Harold Reynolds knows this. Reynolds himself dropped a bold statement amid Kershaw’s 3,000-strikeout chase. The […]

While major league clubs have fought and scratched to sign the biggest names in free agency this offseason, smart franchises realize the importance of quality depth. While such signings aren’t flashy, they can prove the difference between overcoming an injury to make the playoffs and getting an early jump on vacation. The Milwaukee Brewers lost […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a big picture vision for stretching out to Japan. The defending World Series champions have branched out to the nation before, through adding Hideo Nomo in 1995. But Andrew Friedman visualized his true goals for the Roki Sasaki and Shohei Ohtani pairing. The Japanese duo are fueling the excitement among […]

Through 11 seasons, Jacob deGrom has a career 2.52 ERA, two Cy Young Awards and four All-Star selections to his name. He is undeniably one of the best starting pitchers of his generation, a talent who has drawn comparisons to Los Angeles Dodgers legend Sandy Koufax. The Hall of Fame seemed like a safe bet […]

Mookie Betts delivered the go-ahead run in Game 5 of the 2024 World Series, helping secure the title for the Los Angeles Dodgers in a gentleman’s sweep of the New York Yankees. There’s never been any doubt regarding the talents of the 11-year veteran. But now Betts will embark on his most challenging endeavor to […]

A trade rumor involving St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado just sparked. However, Cardinals manager Oli Marmol remains impressed with his star’s professionalism. While players can sit out and make it a distraction to the team, Arenado has done everything but that. Marmol explained via John Denton of MLB.com how Arenado has handled the […]

Fans aren’t the only people who take fantasy football incredibly seriously. Baseball players are deeply invested in fantasy sports as well. That notion was made particularly evident after veteran starter Chris Bassitt faced a punishment for finishing last in the Blue Jays’ fantasy football league last season. Bassitt was forced to serve as Toronto’s ball […]

After an 81-81 finish last season, in which the Boston Red Sox missed the playoffs for the fifth time in the last six years, the team made several key additions this offseason. While the Red Sox added Alex Bregman in free agency, the team primarily improved its starting rotation with the additions of Garrett Crochet […]

Those who watched the game or saw the clip online gasped in horror when Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller was hit in the head with a baseball that was traveling almost 106 MPH during Thursday’s spring training opener. Thankfully, the young right-hander was able to leave the mound under his own power. Although he […]

New York Mets fans are expecting quite a bit from Juan Soto this upcoming MLB season. They want him to lead the franchise to their first National League pennant in a decade while simultaneously crushing The Bronx’s soul. That is a large amount of pressure to put on one man, but such is the downside […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers had a ridiculously productive offseason, strengthening their roster even more in pursuit of another World Series title. Among the ball club’s signings was former Cy Young winner Blake Snell, who will be a stud in their rotation. With spring training now underway, Dodgers fans are surely wondering when the left-hander will […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is providing some key new information about one of his players. Roberts says team pitcher Tony Gonsolin is progressing well after being hurt last season. Gonsolin is pitching at nearly the same velocity that he was before getting hurt. “I think he’s in a really good spot given what […]

For the Atlanta Braves, their star pitcher, Spencer Strider, receives an encouraging injury update after an encouraging injury update. As Spring Training has officially kicked off, it’s more of the same from the Braves star. He said via David O’Brien of The Athletic about his progression and what he’s seeing. “Obviously, I haven’t been on […]

When he ended the 2024 season in the bullpen, Detroit Tigers pitcher Kenta Maeda was told he would compete for a spot in the starting rotation. Luckily, that was some motivation he truly needed. After ending the 2024 season horrifically, he is ready for a new chapter to begin. Maeda remained grateful and told the […]

Former New York Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens is regarded as one of the game’s greats at his position, having earned over 350 victories and 4,600 strikeouts while picking up seven Cy Young awards during his career which included tenures with the Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, and Houston Astros. He also helped the Yankees […]

Many MLB managers like to ease their veteran star players into spring training and limit the amount of game time they see. Warming up athletes while simultaneously mitigating their risk of injury is a hard balancing act to perfect. Corbin Burnes is making life easy for Arizona Diamondbacks skipper Torey Lovullo, however. He wanted the […]

The San Diego Padres are hungry heading into the 2025 season after a disappointing NLDS loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers last season, and that quest gets underway Friday against the Seattle Mariners in the spring training opener. Star third baseman Manny Machado has been one of the best players in baseball for several years […]

Justin Verlander turned 42 years old on Thursday, which, for many athletes, would signal that a turbulent season lies ahead. A 5.48 ERA in 17 starts in 2024 seemingly supports that notion. Though, the three-time Cy Young and 2011 MVP is not ready to slow down. While he gets set for his 20th MLB campaign, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are already hard at work as they get ready to defend their World Series title from last season. Spring training is underway, and Los Angeles is back on the field with another loaded roster. One of the biggest additions that the team made this offseason was Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, who […]

The San Diego Padres want to compete in 2025. Of course, making a run at the National League West title will be a challenge given the presence of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who feature a true super-team. Nevertheless, this Padres team will be an interesting ball club to follow throughout the 2025 campaign. San Diego […]

New Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki is the No.1 ranked prospect in baseball and enters MLB with a dynamic splitter and an abundance of promise. The 23-year-old right-hander carved out his own spectacular run in Japan’s Pacific League, even tossing a perfect game in 2022, but he will inevitably be compared to his […]

Spring training is getting underway across the MLB, and the Texas Rangers will be looking forward to the opportunity to get back on track after they followed up their World Series victory in 2023 by missing the playoffs entirely in 2024. However, it looks like some injury concerns are already beginning to mount, leading to […]

The New York Yankees stunned baseball fans everywhere on Friday morning when they dropped their famous no-shave rule. Now, the Yankees players will be allowed to have clean-shaven beards instead of the strict no-beard rule of before. Catcher Austin Wells is just one Yankees player who is thrilled about the new rule. He is pumped […]

The Boston Red Sox are entering spring training with an air of excitement around them. Not only have they reinforced their major league roster with talented players this offseason, but they also have a budding crop of prospects that appear to be close to finding their way to the big leagues. The leader of that […]

The St. Louis Cardinals entered the offseason with the intention of trading third baseman Nolan Arenado. While the Cardinals engaged in talks with several teams in an attempt to move the 10-time Gold Glove winner, they’ve been unable to find a trade partner. Multiple roadblocks stand in the way of an Arenado deal. Despite his […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers felt their heart sink during the third inning against the Chicago Cubs. Bobby Miller came after Michael Busch with a curveball in the MLB spring training opener. The Dodgers’ pitcher took a scary hit to the right side of his head, however. Busch’s blast traveled at 106 miles per hour, per […]

Over the last couple of years, the Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners all coveted Justin Turner for his veteran presence, big-game experience and infield versatility. For various reasons, none of those ballclubs made the playoffs with Turner on the roster, but perhaps the 40-year-old can help the Chicago Cubs end their […]

From a personal standpoint, it has been a glorious offseason for New York Yankees superstar slugger Aaron Judge. He and his wife welcomed their first child at the end of January. Though, from the outlook of a professional ballplayer, it was presumably an agonizingly long winter for the two-time MVP. In his last taste of […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have reportedly agreed to a contract with veteran starting pitcher Andrew Heaney, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN reports. The deal is worth $5 million for one season and it includes incentives. Heaney, a 33-year-old left-handed hurler, made his big league debut in 2014 with the Miami Marlins. He later joined the Los Angeles […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers rushed onto the field to attend to Bobby Miller Thursday. The Dodgers pitcher took a scary hit to his head against the Chicago Cubs, absorbing a line drive down the middle. Manager Dave Roberts provided an immediate update on Miller’s health. Miller, miraculously, managed to get up under his own power […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are gearing up for the 2025 season and one of their top prospects is hoping to get called up to the big league club this season. Andrew Painter, a top 10 prospect, has been getting advice from future hall of famer Cole Hamels during spring training. “He had a good changeup,” Painter […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers watched Bobby Miller leave their spring training debut in horrific fashion. The Dodgers pitcher Miller took a scary comebacker to the head. Max Muncy became the one providing the update after the injury scare. Muncy watched Miller take a line drive hit to the right side of his head. The line […]