Spring Training Articles - Page 20

The outlook for the Colorado Rockies 2024 season isn’t great, as many national pundits have projected them to have the worst campaign in MLB. That means that the Rockies will have a chance to prove everyone wrong though, and that starts in spring training. The Rockies were actually the first team to three wins in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are favored to win the World Series, but first, they have to get through spring training. The Dodgers were already one of the best teams in baseball last season, and they always have a large fan base. There will be even more eyes on the team this year, though, as the […]

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah was once in contention for the Cy Young Award, but his 2023 season could not have gone much worse, and he spoke about what it was like to go through the struggles last season after reporting to spring training ahead of what is hopefully a bounce back season […]

The Los Angeles Angels need a leader in the starting rotation, and manager Ron Washington believes Griffin Canning can fill that void. “He stands out in everything he does,” Washington said of Canning. “I said, ‘You’re leader, and I want you to lead. There might be older guys on the pitching staff, but let me […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are hoping to have a nice bounce back campaign in 2024 after an ugly season in 2023, and a guy who is going to play a big role in that is Willson Contreras. After signing a five-year, $87.5 million deal in free agency last offseason, Contreras had a strong debut season […]

Many people consider last season to be one of the most disappointing seasons in the history of the New York Yankees’ existence. The team missed the playoffs for only the fifth time since 1994, and they had their worst record since 1992. The team still has the talent to be a problem in the AL, […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto joined the Los Angeles Dodgers just one week after their huge signing of Shohei Ohtani this offseason. Yamamoto inked a 12-year, $325 million deal to become a Dodger. He follows Ohtani and many other great international players before him, coming in with an absolute world of talent, high-level professional experience, and their sights […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been a hub of hype for the last few months, and anticipation is only building during spring training. At long last, fans will get to see Yoshinobu Yamamoto start a game while wearing the Dodger Blue. The Japanese star will make his Cactus League debut this Wednesday, Feb. 28 against […]

Tommy Edman received a pivotal injury update Monday. The versatile St. Louis Cardinals former Gold Glove winner is dealing with a wrist injury. He underwent right wrist surgery and his return timeline is uncertain. Cardinals manager Oli Marmol provided the latest update on Edman Monday, via John Denton of MLB.com. “Oliver Marmol said that CF/SS […]

Aaron Judge reportedly wants to hit third in the New York Yankees’ 2024 lineup. But what does Juan Soto think about Aaron Boone’s potential lineup construction? He recently got brutally honest in reference to hitting second or third in New York’s lineup, via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. “I don’t care anymore,” Soto […]

With the Seattle Mariners starting spring training and barely missing out on the postseason in 2023, a lot of eyes will be on the Mariners to see if they can put everything together to win the American League West in 2024. Ahead of the start of the 2024 season, we’ll be making our Mariners bold […]

The New York Yankees acquired Juan Soto this past offseason, and that trade may change everything. Becoming a legendary duo, as the title of this article suggests, takes time though. And if Soto departs in free agency after the 2024 season then he will obviously not become a Yankees’ legend. The Yankees were once a […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have high expectations for the 2024 season. Adding another starting pitcher or two, however, wouldn’t be a bad idea. They reportedly tried to sign Yoshinobu Yamamoto before he agreed to a contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, while free agent starting pitchers Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery could be options for the […]

The San Diego Padres’ stacked 2023 roster filled with megastars made it seem inevitable that they would make the World Series. Instead, the team didn’t even make the playoffs. Financial concerns made the team move on from Juan Soto, Blake Snell and Josh Hader, but the team still has tons of talent. That will be […]

With the Arizona Diamondbacks coming off of a surprising run to the World Series in 2023 where they lost in five games to the Texas Rangers, a lot of eyes will be on the Diamondbacks to see if they can follow up on their successful 2023 campaign in 2024. As spring training starts up, we’ll […]

Spring Training is here, and the Chicago White Sox are officially in a new era. The team’s last rebuild, which saw them acquire a number of enticing young prospects, didn’t work out the way it was supposed to. Chicago had a young core that was expected to contend for the World Series for a long […]

The New York Yankees are playing their first home game of Spring Training on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays, and in his first game action for the team, Juan Soto hit a three-run home run off of the scoreboard in left-center field. Soto to the Scoreboard 🚀 pic.twitter.com/bzXOotxBik — New York Yankees (@Yankees) February […]

The Baltimore Orioles have some big expectations for the 2024 campaign, and it all starts in Spring Training. The team has exceeded expectations in each of the last two seasons with a cast of young and exciting players. They still have one of the best farm systems in baseball, and players like Adley Rutschman, Gunner […]

In a historic moment for the MLB, Jen Pawol made her debut as an umpire in a major league spring training game, breaking a glass ceiling that has lasted since 2007 when a woman last umpired a game. Pawol’s debut took place during the Grapefruit League opener between the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals on […]

Who’s ready for some good old fashioned spring training overreactions? There is no team that will be more meticulously examined and nitpicked in 2024 than the Los Angeles Dodgers. A supremely talented roster breeds unmatched national exposure, which extends even to exhibition games. Tyler Glasnow took his turn in the limelight on Saturday, but he […]

The San Diego Padres finished last season with an above .500 record, third place in the NL West, but something appeared to be missing for much of the season. The Padres closed with eight wins in their final ten games, and now star third baseman Manny Machado’s spring training injury admission is fueling hopes of […]

The New York Yankees are hoping their 2024 campaign will be better than it was in 2023, and a guy who could play a big role in their success is Anthony Volpe. Volpe won the starting shortstop job in Spring Training last year, and now that he has the job for himself, Aaron Judge offered […]

It remains to be seen if the Atlanta Braves made big enough moves this past offseason following the Los Angeles Dodgers’ shopping spree. Adding Chris Sale does not exactly make this pitching staff less of a wildcard, as more stable options like Sonny Gray opted to sign elsewhere in free agency. There is one proven […]

The Cincinnati Reds and former New York Yankees first baseman Mike Ford are reportedly in agreement on a contract, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Heyman reported details of the contract as well: “Mike Ford to the Reds on a minor league deal. $1.3M salary in majors, and another 125K in incentives. Spring […]

Anthony Rizzo is the New York Yankees first baseman. So why did Aaron Judge play some first base at the Yankees’ player development complex earlier this winter? “Somebody had to go over there,” Judge said, via Brendan Kuty of The Athletic. Judge took ground balls at first base last spring as well. Given his size, […]

Perhaps no player in the MLB will be more intriguing to watch than Yoshinobu Yamamoto this season. The 25-year-old rookie who lit up Japan for the last six years is inching closer to his debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but first, he’ll make a few starts during spring training. Yamamoto is already impressing his […]

California has always been a melting pot of cultures. This is why it comes to no one’s shock that the Los Angeles Dodgers also have players from very diverse backgrounds. Their offseason moves proved exactly that. They got Japanese stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto to join forces with Teoscar Hernandez. All of them are […]

During 2023 spring training, the MLB was focused on transitioning everyone to its new pace-of-play rules. This year, the league has a potential uniform crisis on its hands. The unveiling of the game’s new Nike jerseys sparked critical reactions from players and fans alike, but the latest apparel-based issue could make it extremely difficult to […]

The Texas Rangers are fresh off a World Series championship. The ball club is looking to find more success in 2024 and build a dynasty. Texas is dealing with some injury concerns at the moment, but their 2024 outlook is promising as spring training gets underway. So what does the 2024 campaign hold for this […]

Which New York Yankees prospect could end up on the 2024 Opening Day Roster? Although there would not be a clear spot for him given the Yankees’ new-look outfield, Jasson Dominguez would be the easy answer. However, Dominguez is recovering from an injury and will not return until later in the season. Dominguez, who was […]

When will Shohei Ohtani make his spring training debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers? Dave Roberts revealed that Ohtani, who is recovering from surgery, will not play in spring training games this weekend (Feb. 22-Feb. 25), per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. However, Ohtani could make his debut next week, via Harris as […]

The Detroit Tigers and infielder Gio Urshela have reportedly agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million contract for the 2024 season, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Gio Urshela is a 32-year-old infielder, and the Tigers believed his ability to hit left-handed pitching is suited well for what they needed this offseason, according to Passan. The […]

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander is currently dealing with a shoulder injury. Verlander’s chances of being ready for Opening Day are in question at the moment. Jon Heyman of the New York Post shared the latest Verlander update along with quotes from the Astros star. “Verlander threw for the third time down here on Wednesday […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are entering a big season in 2024, hoping to get the monkey off of their back and have some postseason success for the first time with this core of players, and starting pitcher Kevin Gausman spoke on the team chemistry so far in Spring Training. “We’ve always been a close-knit group,” […]

The Miami Marlins have a new shortstop. Miami and former Chicago White Sox All-Star Tim Anderson are reportedly in agreement on a one-year, $5 million contract for the 2024 season, per Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Anderson was previously linked to the Marlins in MLB free agency, but an agreement wasn’t reached until Thursday. However, the […]

It was previously reported that New York Mets star pitcher Kodai Senga was dealing with arm fatigue before spring training. On Thursday, David Stearns provided a Senga injury update, via Tim Healey of Newsday Sports. “Update: Kodai Senga has a moderate shoulder strain, David Stearns said. He’s shut down ‘until symptoms subside and strength returns.’ […]

Chris Sale is in his first spring training with the Atlanta Braves, and the early impression has been good with his teammates, including his battery mate Travis d’Arnaud. “He’s been great,” Travis d’Arnaud said, via David O’Brien of The Athletic. “He’s been a goofball. He likes to have fun. I heard on his start days […]

The New York Yankees position players have reported to spring training, and that includes big offseason acquisition Juan Soto. Juan Soto, New York Yankee. 😎 pic.twitter.com/pdUUTtwPN1 — MLB (@MLB) February 22, 2024 Juan Soto was seen taking live batting practice on Wednesday and wearing Yankees gear. The fanbase is obviously pumped up for Soto to […]

The St. Louis Cardinals did not have the campaign they were hoping for in 2023, and they will be hoping to turn things around this upcoming season. In order to do so, they will need contributions from folks up and down their roster, with one such guy set for a bigger role with the team […]