Spring Training Articles - Page 17

Los Angeles Dodgers’ SP Noah Syndergaard performed well in his Spring Training debut on Tuesday, but his velocity topped out at just 92-93 MPH. However, The former flame-throwing right-hander downplayed any concern, per Bill Plunkett. “Not really,” Syndergaard responded when asked if Wednesday’s velocity was what he expected it to be. “But it’s just motivation […]

The notion that former Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras could replace St. Louis Cardinals legend Yadier Molina behind home plate would have been blasphemous to Redbird fans just a year ago. Now, in the first game of Spring Training, they have welcomed in their new free agent acquisition with open arms. Contreras was greeted with […]

Spring Training games are here at least, meaning the 2023 MLB season is around the corner for the Tampa Bay Rays and other clubs in the league. The Rays enjoyed another strong campaign in 2022, winning 86 games and making the postseason for the fourth consecutive year. However, Tampa Bay endured a quick playoff exit […]

The 2023 MLB season is going to look much different than fans have been accustomed to seeing in recent seasons. There will be a pitch clock, bigger bases and a limit on defensive shifts, all changes that could make for a drastically different viewing experience. It is easy for a makeover of that magnitude to […]

The MLB rule changes are being implemented with Spring Training officially underway. On Friday, the pitch clock made its debut in the big leagues after being experienced in the minors previously. Here’s a look at the new pitch clock during the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners game. Can you see it? Your first look […]

Spring Training is here and that means that the 2023 MLB season is around the corner for the Minnesota Twins and other teams. The Twins, who won just 78 games in 2022, had an active offseason that saw them bring in slugger Joey Gallo, catcher Christian Vazquez, talented starting pitcher Pablo Lopez and outfielder Michael […]

The Texas Rangers have a lot invested in the upcoming season, having done everything in their power to build a competitive club that could compete with the best the American League has to offer. It might all just be a fantasy, though, if their new ace Jacob deGrom is not healthy. DeGrom, who has spent […]

After a disappointing regular season and heartbreaking offseason for Boston Red Sox fans, the organization was hoping for some much-needed good optics at the start of Spring Training. Their plans have hit a snag once again, with two starting pitchers already dealing with health concerns. Nick Pivetta felt discomfort during workouts and left with a […]

It is no secret that Chris Sale has dealt with injury trouble over the past few years. It’s something that has held him and the Boston Red Sox back. Sale, who’s aiming to rebound in 2023, issued an exciting two-word health update as the Red Sox Spring Training gets underway, per MLB.com’s Ian Browne. “Full […]

There’s much excitement around the New York Mets as they get ready to open Spring Training next week. Much of that excitement is stirred by a bevy of offseason additions, including reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander. But there’s reason to be juiced by several of the Mets’ top prospects, too. We’ll […]

The Los Angeles Angels have not seen much success during the Mike Trout era. Since Trout entered the league in 2011, the Angels have made the playoffs only one time (2014) and have finished in the bottom half of their division eight times. Trout has performed exceptionally well on an individual standpoint, being named an […]

New York Mets’ star Pete Alonso is affectionately known around the MLB as the Polar Bear. Tonight, Pete Alonso is in need of several Polar Bear sized hugs. Alonso was involved in a downright terrifying accident Sunday evening as he made his way to the Mets’ Spring Training facility in Port St. Lucie, FL.  The […]

The MLB lockout mercifully came to an end after 99 long days- and the league didn’t hesitate to jump into action, with the free agency period beginning the day of the agreement. With Spring Training set to officially start on March 17, there’s an excitement in the air again. However, not every player has that […]

Along with the league lockout, the Atlanta Braves have been the talk of the MLB recently. The team was unable to come up with a contract extension for Freddie Freeman before the lockout began on December 2. The star first baseman wants a six-year contract extension, but the Braves only offered him a $135 million, […]

The MLB lockout has been one of the more frustrating sports stories to follow recently, as neither the owners nor the player’s association seem to want to budge in their talks. The talks have endangered not only Spring Training, but the MLB season as well. On Friday, the MLB made a major Spring Training announcement […]

The MLB has been in a lockout since December 2. Now, with Spring Training season right around the corner, fans are wondering if and when the season will start. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred held a press conference on Thursday to discuss the current situation in the league as baseball season approaches. In the press conference, […]

Grapefruit League action hit a fever pitch Sunday afternoon in the fifth inning of the game with the St. Louis Cardinals vs. New York Mets. With Cardinals pitcher Jordan Hicks on the mound for the first time on the day, Mets second baseman Luis Guillorme batted through 22 pitches to draw a walk. Needless to […]