Spring Training Articles - Page 2

The New York Yankees crushed the Detroit Tigers 20-3 in their Grapefruit League opener on Saturday at Steinbrenner Field, catching the MLB world’s attention. The Yankees’ dominant performance left no doubt, as they made easy work of the Tigers in a one-sided affair. Aaron Judge led the charge with two two-run home runs in the […]

New York Yankees star Aaron Judge did not take long to make an impact this spring. In his first game back, Judge hit two home runs and set the tone as he prepares for next month’s World Baseball Classic. Judge made an immediate impact in his first spring training game by hitting two two-run home […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers went off against the Los Angeles Angels in their first game of spring training. It was a 15-2 win in the Dodgers’ favor, as the bats were hot throughout the contest. Although it is just the first spring training game, the fanbase is feeling like this is a glimpse of what […]

Although they are in different stages of their respective MLB careers, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Carson Kelly both enjoyed breakout campaigns in 2025. The Chicago Cubs teammates each made drastic improvements offensively and helped the franchise end a four-year playoff drought. Sharing a clubhouse during a memorable season can create quite the bond. Their blossoming friendship […]

Spring training is underway, and the New York Yankees are looking red hot early on after defeating the Detroit Tigers 20-3 on Saturday. However, the team’s clubhouse at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa Bay, Florida, is having some major problems with sewage. Reports indicate that a sewage line inside the clubhouse had seeped onto […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers locked in Kike Hernandez before reuniting in Arizona. Yet now they must place him on the injured list, all after adding a former Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder. The versatile infielder/outfielder will sit for the next 60 days on IL as he deals with a torn tendon in his left elbow. Hernandez may […]

Merrill Kelly grew up in Arizona, went to college in Arizona, made a name for himself in Arizona, and now, he has the opportunity to retire in Arizona. The 37-year-old starting pitcher signed a two-year, $40 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks in December after spending the final two months of the 2025 regular season […]

The Toronto Blue Jays concluded a notable salary arbitration case this month, and pitcher Eric Lauer did not hide his disappointment with the outcome. After losing his arbitration hearing for the 2026 season on February 11, Lauer acknowledged the ruling was difficult to accept, particularly given the gap between the two figures submitted. Lauer filed […]

The Atlanta Braves received an immediate spark from Mike Yastrzemski in his spring training debut with the club. The Braves outfielder wasted no time making an impression on his new team in Saturday’s 5-1 spring training win vs. the Tampa Bay Rays. Yastrzemski homered to center field in his first spring plate appearance with Atlanta. […]

Well, that was quick. New York Yankees superstar and three-time American League MVP Award winner Aaron Judge looked to be in mid-season form during his spring training debut, as he crushed two home runs against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday afternoon. It may only be an exhibition game, but the prolific slugger is already dazzling […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers continue reshaping their roster, adding depth with a waiver claim ahead of spring workouts. The Dodgers added outfielder Jack Suwinski off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates, bolstering their outfield mix as camp gets underway. The move reflects the organization’s continued emphasis on depth and competition as roster battles begin to intensify […]

The Minnesota Twins saw Royce Lewis flash his elite ceiling during spring training against the Boston Red Sox. The Twins slugger needed only one swing in Grapefruit League action to remind everyone why he remains central to Minnesota’s 2026 outlook. Lewis, 26, stepped to the plate in the bottom of the first inning and attacked […]

After winning the AL pennant and nearly winning Game 7 of the World Series vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Toronto Blue Jays enter 2026 with high expectations. Blue Jays spring training in Dunedin, however, centers on one player more than any other. Andres Gimenez steps in as the club’s shortstop following Bo Bichette’s departure, […]

With the Atlanta Braves in the midst of spring training, one move they made relatively recently that has already made an impact is the signing of veteran Mike Yastrzemski. As the Braves are looking to spring training to improve to prepare for the upcoming season, Yastrzemski is expected to be a crucial part in the […]

The Minnesota Twins began spring training against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. Their starter was supposed to be right-hander Joe Ryan, who is rumored to be traded soon. However, Ryan was taken off the mound without even throwing a pitch, per Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. It was 15 minutes before the first pitch. Instead, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to begin playing spring training games. LA has a number of intriguing storylines this spring. Of course, the most discussed story in Dodgers’ spring training represents the beginning of their quest to three-peat as World Series champions. However, there are multiple players who have a lot to prove this […]

The Houston Astros have an exciting new pitcher this season in Japanese prospect Tatsuya Imai. Imai threw his first spring training session with his new teammates on Friday. After facing Houston star Jose Altuve, the new Astros pitcher realized he is officially a Major League Baseball pitcher. “As soon as I started facing Jose, I […]

The St. Louis Cardinals made a calculated move in MLB free agency, agreeing to a one-year deal with veteran infielder Ramon Urias as they continue shaping their infield depth ahead of the 2026 season. The move comes as the club evaluates its internal options and looks to add experienced depth without blocking younger players expected […]

New Colorado Rockies pitcher Michael Lorenzen is working out the wrinkles of pitching with a new team. Lorenzen says he has always enjoyed going to Colorado to pitch, and that hasn’t changed since joining the club. “It’s fascinating in the sense of figuring out what works, what pitches work…..I have always been into it,” Lorenzen […]

The New York Mets acquired starting pitcher Freddy Peralta in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers this past offseason. The Mets are excited to have the two-time All-Star in the rotation. Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is especially looking forward to having Peralta on the roster. During an interview with MLB Network, Lindor revealed Peralta’s recent […]

The New York Yankees have been patiently waiting for pitcher Gerrit Cole to return to the mound. Cole missed the entire 2025 Major League Baseball season due to having Tommy John surgery. While Cole is still on the mend, he is facing live hitters and speaking out about that experience. “Gerrit Cole said he felt […]

Texas Rangers versatile infielder Cody Freeman is reportedly dealing with a stress fracture in his lower back, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. He is expected to miss four-to-six weeks as a result of the injury. It is an unfortunate update to receive early in spring training without question. Freeman, 25, was selected […]

The Boston Red Sox have clarity at the top of the order ahead of their first 2026 spring training game. Manager Alex Cora revealed that Roman Anthony will serve as the leadoff hitter as Boston opens Grapefruit League play vs. the Minnesota Twins on Saturday. The decision gives the Red Sox a defined structure as […]

The San Diego Padres opened their 2026 Cactus League schedule Friday with a notable adjustment to the lineup. Fernando Tatis Jr. batted cleanup vs. the Seattle Mariners, signaling a potential shift under newly hired manager Craig Stammen, who took over during the offseason, as spring training got underway in Peoria for the Padres. Stammen rolled […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks felt a jolt of energy as Nolan Arenado stepped in during Spring Training against the Colorado Rockies, a moment that echoed the buzz surrounding his trade from the St. Louis Cardinals. The Diamondbacks did not bring him to Arizona quietly. Instead, the front office wanted edge. Moreover, the team demanded urgency. Most […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers opened Spring Training with a familiar buzz, and Freddie Freeman again stood at the center of it. Andrew Friedman’s recent comments only deepened that conversation. Speaking on Foul Territory, the Dodgers president of baseball operations reflected on Freeman’s impact and what he means to the organization’s future. "I don't want to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]