Spring Training Articles - Page 22

The San Diego Padres brought in Luis Arraez in a trade with the Miami Marlins in the early part of the 2024 season, and he is hoping to be a big part of the offense after being hampered by a thumb injury last season. Arraez said he is feeling good as he reports to Spring […]

When the Los Angeles Dodgers officially won the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes, signing the burgeoning Japanese ace to an entry-level contract, it was widely viewed as the biggest steal of the MLB offseason. That’s right, after being heavily recruited by the Toronto Blue Jays, the New York Yankees, the San Diego Padres, and, well, any other […]

When the San Diego Padres announced the signing of Yuli Gurriel from the Kansas City Royals, fans around the MLB world wondered how he would co-exist with Yu Darvish, the team’s star pitcher who he famously had beef with back in 2017. How would Darvish feel sharing a locker room with a player who famously […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have one of the most recognizable rosters in baseball, loaded with big names like Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and Trea Turner. However, the players on the margins sometimes make the difference come October, as unexpected contributors can take the team over the hump. They will now be even more important given Philadelphia’s […]

Marcus Stroman may not have a clear role in the Yankees’ regular-season rotation, but he’s still getting the ball first in spring training. The right-hander will start Friday’s Grapefruit League opener, despite uncertainty about Stroman’s future with the team. Stroman, who signed a two-year, $37 million deal, has found himself behind Gerrit Cole, Max Fried, […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are moving Willson Contreras from catcher to first base this season, and he reportedly has bulked up to 247 pounds from his usual 235 pounds this spring with the hope of producing more power and RBI production in 2025, according to John Denton of MLB.com. Contreras will also have more time […]

Atlanta Braves star pitcher Chris Sale will reportedly start the team’s spring training opener on Saturday against the Minnesota Twins, David O’Brien of The Athletic reports. Sale, 35, made quite the impression in his first season in Atlanta during the 2024 campaign. The left-handed hurler led the league with 225 strikeouts and a 2.38 ERA. […]

There is plenty of excitement around the Boston Red Sox heading into the new season. Part of that excitement, though, has caused some drama. The Red Sox recently agreed to a contract with Alex Bregman, who primarily played third base during his time with the Houston Astros. Boston has yet to decide if Bregman or […]

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is preparing to return to the mound in 2024. Ohtani previously made his 2025 spring pitching debut via a bullpen, and he was back on the bump on Tuesday. According to Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register, Ohtani threw 21 total pitches and stuck with only fastballs […]

The Texas Rangers’ title defense in 2024 did not go as planned. After winning the 2023 World Series, Texas took the field last April to high expectations, but a spate of injuries helped derail their season, leading to a 78-84 finish. The team can reset headed into 2025, and it appears two critical pieces are […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers once again had another monumental offseason as they look to go into dynasty mode after winning the World Series last season. Perhaps the most intriguing  addition to the team is Korean superstar Hyeseong Kim. Kim made a name for himself in Korea, and he is now making the move to the […]

The MLB season is right around the corner, and it will start sooner than usual this year for the Chicago Cubs as they will get things started with the Tokyo Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18th. That is going to be an exciting contest for a number of reasons, and it being […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare for the 2025 season, one of the key storylines to watch is the competition for the final spot in the starting rotation. With a roster brimming with talent, Bobby Miller, a promising young pitcher, is determined to earn his place among the Dodgers’ elite arms. Miller is well aware […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers own MLB’s best roster, and a roster this good also brings a problem that other teams would love to have: too many talented players and not enough Major League spots. Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts, at the helm since 2016, knows his roster is in an exciting, albeit challenging spot, as he […]

Once the New York Mets signed Juan Soto to a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract in the offseason (can reach $805 million), they were guaranteed to enter the 2025 campaign with towering expectations. Even so, management and fans both recognized that the team was lacking protection in the middle of the lineup. The return of […]

Last season was another impressive one for the Baltimore Orioles, who have emerged as one of the best teams in the MLB. Thanks to youngsters like catcher Adley Rutschman, the Orioles have pulled off an incredible turnaround in recent years. However, they are still looking for big success in the postseason. Last year, Baltimore finished […]

The silver lining to the Baltimore Orioles getting swept in the American League Wild Card Series last October was supposed to be a motivated owner who was willing to open up his checkbook in the offseason. Instead, David Rubenstein watched former Cy Young Corbin Burnes and All-Star outfielder Anthony Santander go elsewhere in free agency. […]

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. has been floated in trade rumors since before the 2024 MLB Trade Deadline, and those resurfaced this offseason. After a down season in 2024 marred by more injuries, Robert is doing his best to control what he can control. “My agent was explaining to me how it works […]

The Boston Red Sox signed Alex Bregman to a three-year, $120 million contract with the plan of playing him at second base, but the move, along with the presence of top prospect Kristian Campbell, has many asking what the long-term plan is for Rafael Devers at third base. As he reports to Spring Training, Devers […]

The New York Mets made the biggest splash of the MLB offseason by signing Juan Soto. But their moves surrounding Soto are what make them a serious contender in the National League. One of those signings, Frankie Montas, has been shut down with an injury just days into Mets’ spring training. New York Post beat […]

While New York Mets star Juan Soto looks to live up to the promises made to the fans and organizations, there is no doubt that the supporters have already shown their excitement to the player. As some MLB insiders question Soto going to the Mets, the expectations for him and the team are through the […]

The New York Yankees have opened spring training and already have a significant injury. After a historic postseason run last year, Giancarlo Stanton is back on the shelf. Stanton told the Associated Press that he is dealing with a tennis elbow injury, something he dealt with for parts of last year. “Tennis elbow or however […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks missed the 2024 postseason, just one season after winning the National League pennant. Even though the Diamondbacks brought in Corbin Burnes this offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers have gotten the attention. With another dominant offseason, they are favorites to repeat as NL West and World Series champions. But Burnes told Bob Nightengale […]

The Minnesota Twins collapsed at the end of the 2024 season. They went 9-18 in September, falling out of the American League Wild Card race and making way for the Detroit Tigers. Despite that, they did not add enough in free agency to make a significant push in an improving AL Central. Before the offseason […]

The St. Louis Cardinals saw third baseman Nolan Arenado officially report to spring training on Sunday, arriving amid an off-season filled with trade speculation. Rumors aside, the eight-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glover is still central to the Cardinals’ plans moving forward. Arenado, 33, has a full no-trade clause, which allows him to control any […]

The Boston Red Sox made a major statement when they signed Alex Bregman to a three-year, $120 million contract. As Bregman got formally introduced to Boston, the All-Star infielder came with a message of his own. Bregman has spent his entire MLB career thus far with the Houston Astros, winning two World Series titles. He […]

New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton is getting some bad news. Stanton is entering Spring Training hobbled by elbow soreness, per The Athletic. Stanton is considered behind schedule, although it’s uncertain what exactly that means. The outfielder may not be able to go for Opening Day, per the Associated Press. “I’m not going to put […]

One of the newest members of the Pittsburgh Pirates is in awe of the team’s star pitcher Paul Skenes. Former All-Star and new team infielder Adam Frazier says Skenes can throw smoke. “If you hit it, you’re hitting it straight in the ground,” Frazier said, per ESPN. “So it’s like, ‘All right, strap it on […]

Shohei Ohtani ignited some early season enthusiasm for the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday in spring training. But not because of smacking a home run. He dipped into an old trait of his: Pitching. Ohtani has gone nearly two years without throwing heat on the mound. But Ohtani flamed a pitch that hit 94 miles per […]

The MLB season is just around the corner as spring training begins and free agency ends. After the Los Angeles Dodgers rolled to a World Series title last year, some of MLB’s biggest free agents ever changed teams. Juan Soto signed the largest deal in North American sports history, Max Fried is now the highest-paid […]

As the Tampa Bay Rays are making moves with Spring Training right around the corner, there is one thing for certain regarding the ballclub and it’s that Shane McClanahan will be making his return hugely. With the Rays always improving their pitching, McClanahan will make his return from Tommy John recovery on Opening Day against […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and veteran outfielder Eddie Rosario are reportedly in agreement on a contract, per Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston. Alexander reports that it is a minor league deal. The 33-year-old joins a team that already features plenty of depth. In fact, the Dodgers’ outfield depth is one the team’s most intriguing […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers come into 2025 as the overwhelming World Series favorites. After winning the Fall Classic last season, they improved multiple parts of their lineup. Freddie Freeman won World Series MVP with a historic performance while dealing with an ankle injury. Jack Harris of The Los Angeles Times has the latest on the […]

The Milwaukee Brewers open spring training as defending National League Central champions with a similar team. But the loss of Willy Adames and improvements from the Chicago Cubs have the Crew as an afterthought. Those variables put a lot of pressure on soon-to-be-21-year-old outfielder Jackson Chourio. Coming into his second season as a Brewers’ outfielder, […]

The Baltimore Orioles enter spring training with a starkly different aura surrounding them than the one that pervaded Sarasota, Florida in 2024. Last year, the theme was “reaching the next level.” Although players like Gunnar Henderson and Anthony Santander satisfied that criteria on an individual level, the O’s took a step back as a unit. […]

The New York Yankees fell three victories short of a World Series championship in 2024. Still, the Yankees reached the Fall Classic and their future is bright. Despite losing Juan Soto in free agency, New York found a way to maintain a competitive roster with significant additions such as Max Fried and Cody Bellinger. The […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have just a little more than a month to go before they battle the Chicago Cubs in their season-opening series in Tokyo, Japan. Legions of fans naturally want to see countryman Shohei Ohtani pitch during this two-day spectacle. LA manager Dave Roberts already poured cold water over that possibility, but the […]

New York Yankees hurler Devin Williams is opening up about having to shave his beard for the team. The Yankees are known for making their players stay clean-shaven, and Williams has some scruff right now. “Everyone’s got an opinion, so, it is what it is,” Williams said about having to shave, per MLB.com. Williams is […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers feature no shortage of roster depth. Sports fans have likely heard the saying, “there’s no such thing as too much depth.” Although that may be true, it can lead to difficult decisions in reference to which players make the final roster. The Dodgers signed stars such as Roki Sasaki and Blake […]