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The Philadelphia Phillies received an encouraging Zack Wheeler injury update as the club prepares for Opening Day. The update shapes expectations for the club’s Opening Day rotation and the outlook for the Phillies pitching staff during the early weeks of the season. Philadelphia entered spring training knowing Wheeler would miss Opening Day after surgery for […]

When Rickey Henderson broke MLB’s stolen base record, he took the bag right out of the diamond to celebrate. On Thursday, Boston Red Sox top prospect Braiden Ward tried doing his best impression. Ward set a new record of his own, stealing his 17th base of the Grapefruit League season. That is the most by […]

The New York Mets received encouraging news during spring training as newly acquired center fielder Luis Robert Jr. provided a strong health update ahead of the 2026 season. The Mets have closely monitored Robert since the offseason trade that brought him to Queens. Due to his history of lower-body injuries, the organization approached spring training […]

The New York Mets had one of the busiest and most productive offseasons of any team in Major League Baseball. The Mets brought in Bo Bichette, Marcus Semien, and Luis Robert Jr., among others. That has provided quite a bit of optimism in Queens, New York. As strong as the Mets’ hitting appears on paper, […]

The New York Yankees continued shaping their Opening Day roster on Thursday as the organization trimmed its pitching group during the latest round of Yankees spring training roster cuts in Florida. With camp entering its later stages, the competition for roster spots has begun to narrow. Two notable arms exited big league camp when the […]

Every season, the New York Yankees enter spring training with the highest of expectations. If New York is going to finally climb the mountain and win their first World Series since 2009, Gerrit Cole will likely have to be a big part of it. Cole missed all of 2025 after undergoing Tommy John surgery. The […]

Early March often intensifies any storyline surrounding the Philadelphia Phillies, particularly when a star produces underwhelming, uncharacteristic numbers in spring training. This year, attention has briefly shifted to Trea Turner after a quiet stretch in Grapefruit League play has sparked recent questions about his production ahead of Opening Day 2026. Through the early portion of […]

When New York Yankees starter Gerrit Cole missed the 2025 season because of Tommy John Surgery, there had been questions about how he would recover for 2026. As his injury recovery continues, there are reports that Cole is having great bullpen sessions, according to Jack Curry of the YES Network. “There was a vintage Gerrit […]

After failing to secure insurance coverage to play in the World Baseball Classic, it came to the attention of the Toronto Blue Jays that Jose Berrios is dealing with some kind of elbow injury. With the latest update revealing more details about the injury, Berrios admitted he wasn’t expecting to be informed he had an […]

The New York Mets are bringing starting pitcher Clay Holmes back from the World Baseball Classic as the club prioritizes his preparation ahead of the upcoming season. With MLB Opening Day less than two weeks away, the Mets opted to have Holmes resume his regular spring training buildup rather than continue pitching for Team USA […]

Things are looking up for the Atlanta Braves, as Spencer Strider has been ramping things up as the season draws closer to starting. As he prepares for the season, he has drawn praise from a Braves coach, Jeremy Hefner, who has agreed with the notion that Strider might be a better pitcher despite the loss […]

The New York Yankees will lose one of their pitching prospects for the entire 2026 season. Left-hander Brock Selvidge underwent elbow surgery during spring training. Selvidge, 23, ranks No. 15 on MLB Pipeline’s Yankees Top 30 prospects list. Doctors performed an internal brace procedure on the ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow. The injury […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will not visit the White House during their first trip to Washington this season, though the celebration of their 2025 World Series title could still happen later in the year. Los Angeles is scheduled to face the Washington Nationals from April 3–5, a series that initially appeared to line up with […]

Seattle Mariners utility infielder Miles Mastrobuoni is leaving Team Italy at the World Baseball Classic and returning to the club’s spring training camp in Arizona after suffering a calf injury during Italy’s shocking upset win over Team USA on Tuesday night. The development removes one of Italy’s productive early contributors as the tournament moves deeper […]

Trevor Rogers is not hiding from the Baltimore Orioles’ disappointing 2025 season. Instead, the left-handed starter believes the frustration may have been precisely what the club needed. Rogers spoke candidly during spring training on Tuesday about the lessons learned from a campaign that ended with the club finishing last in the American League East. The […]

The Atlanta Braves announced multiple roster moves on Wednesday. Former Cleveland Guardians star Carlos Carrasco stands out among the players involved, as he was reassigned to minor league camp. “The #Braves today optioned LHP Hayden Harris to Triple-A Gwinnett and reassigned RHPs Carlos Carrasco, Elieser Hernández and James Karinchak to minor league camp. Atlanta now […]

Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson recently suffered an injury scare after getting hit by a pitch during a spring training simulated game. According to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press, Torkelson has been diagnosed with a right forearm contusion. Tigers manager AJ Hinch commented on the injury, via Petzold. “It was scary. It’s […]

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller is dealing with an injury concern at spring training. The right-handed hurler is battling a left side oblique issue. He was scheduled to throw a bullpen on Wednesday, but the session did not go according to plan. Miller’s bullpen was cut short after he felt discomfort, according to Daniel […]

Jackson Holliday suffered a broken hamate bone in his right hand early in spring training. His status for Opening Day has remained up in the air, as the Baltimore Orioles’ second baseman hasn’t officially been ruled out to begin the regular season. However, Holliday recently opened up about his chances to be ready to play […]

The World Baseball Classic is now in its final day of group play. The biggest news right now is the stunning Team USA loss at the hands of Team Italy. Italy stormed out to an 8-0 lead and ended up winning 8-6. The Americans will now be rooting for the Italians to beat Mexico on […]

After missing out on the playoffs in 2025, the Houston Astros were looking to rebound in 2026. Part of returning to the playoffs will be the pitching performance of closer Josh Hader. Hader is dealing with an injury, though. Now, it is being reported that Hader will begin the season on the injured list, missing […]

Spring training always produces noise, but this March the loudest message in the St. Louis Cardinals camp so far belongs to Yohel Pozo. The 28-year-old catcher arrived in Jupiter as a potential organizational depth piece. Instead, he is performing like a player determined to force his way onto the Opening Day roster. In a camp […]

While many members of the Los Angeles Dodgers are testing their mettle on the global stage in the World Baseball Classic, Roki Sasaki has decided to stick around in the Cactus League to continue his ramp-up for Opening Day. Discussing how his presumed fifth starter has performed so far in Arizona, Dave Roberts was asked […]

Boston Red Sox fans scanning early spring training box scores may feel uneasy seeing Sonny Gray’s first Grapefruit League outings. The numbers, at first glance, look messy. But a deeper look shows why the veteran right-hander’s start to camp is far from a reason to panic. Gray’s early appearances have looked much more like typical […]

Cincinnati Reds ace Hunter Greene suffered an elbow injury in late February. About 10 days after the injury was announced, Green revealed that he must undergo surgery to repair the UCL in his elbow. It’s not all bad news, though, as Greene is not receiving Tommy John surgery. Instead, he wrote in a long message […]

Lance McCullers Jr. turned in an up-and-down start against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday. He allowed two earned runs in three innings of work during the spring training outing, but he also struck out four hitters and only walked one hitter. McCullers commented on his performance after his outing, via Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. “I […]

Just one win away from capturing last season’s World Series, the Toronto Blue Jays will look to correct that mistake in 2026. The defending AL champions spent the winter aggressively upgrading their roster, pursuing multiple top free agents and trade targets. One of the biggest boons that the Blue Jays could receive in 2026 is […]

The Philadelphia Phillies recently reached a contract extension with pitcher Jesus Luzardo. At his scheduled press conference to announce the deal, Luzardo had some surprise visitors. Nearly all of his Phillies teammates showed up, per NBC Sports Philadelphia. Look who showed up to support Jesús Luzardo during his press conference for a big-time extension with […]

The Detroit Tigers are taking on the Boston Red Sox in a spring training matchup on Tuesday. During the early portion of the contest, Spencer Torkelson sustained an injury that forced him to leave the game. Reports indicate that the 26-year-old first baseman was hit by a pitch on his right forearm, according to Detroit-based […]

As the Philadelphia Phillies continue to push through their spring training slate, the roster is starting to take shape. Following a strong first season with the Phillies in 2025, starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo signed a $135 million contract extension on Monday. Philadelphia’s official X, formerly Twitter, account shared a message from Luzardo to fans after […]

The Kansas City Royals are hoping for a big 2026 season. Kansas City’s second baseman Michael Massey is one of the players the team is looking to for production. Massey is dealing with an injury during spring training. “Royals second baseman Michael Massey has a “low-grade” calf strain, manager Matt Quatraro said this morning. Tweaked […]

It’s the middle of spring training as teams around MLB are aiming to finalize their rosters for the upcoming 2026 campaign. The New York Mets made a roster move with Jonath Tong on Tuesday that may come as a surprise to many. The 22-year-old right-handed pitcher is officially being optioned to Triple-A Syracuse. He will […]

The Cincinnati Reds hope to return to the Major League Baseball postseason in 2026. In order to do that, the Reds need a strong season from starting pitcher Hunter Greene. Greene is dealing with an elbow issue, and is getting an update about that injury. It is not the best news. “The Reds hope to […]

The Houston Astros are waiting the return of infielder Jeremy Pena, who has been dealing with a fractured finger. Pena is taking a big step forward, as he was seen Tuesday performing infield exercises with the team. Video of Pena was released by MLB.com reporter Brian McTaggart. Jeremy Peña is still able to get his […]

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran delivered a memorable performance in the World Baseball Classic on Monday, even in defeat. Mexico fell 5-3 to Team USA at Daikin Park, but Duran was the clear standout of the night. The dynamic outfielder launched two home runs and accounted for most of Mexico’s offense, reinforcing his rising […]

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss continues to address the fallout surrounding outfielder Jurickson Profar following the veteran’s suspension for violating Major League Baseball’s performance-enhancing drug policy. The situation has quickly become one of the most significant storylines surrounding the club as the organization prepares for Opening Day 2026. The news immediately placed added attention on […]

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal made headlines during the World Baseball Classic after deciding to leave Team USA following his tournament debut. MLB insider Ken Rosenthal recently shed light on how difficult the decision was for the Tigers’ left-hander. Rosenthal discussed the situation during an appearance on the Foul Territory network. The clip was later […]

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodón reached a key milestone in his recovery from elbow surgery this week, facing hitters for the first time since the procedure as he works his way back toward the mound. Rodón “tossed an inning of live batting practice at Steinbrenner Field, his first time facing hitters since elbow surgery,” […]

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal made a difficult decision during the 2026 World Baseball Classic. After making his scheduled start for Team USA, the star pitcher chose to leave the tournament and return to Detroit for the remainder of spring training. Despite understanding the reasoning behind the move, Skubal admitted the choice continues to weigh […]