Spring Training Articles - Page 24

Few prospects have captivated their sport the way Jackson Holliday has in his short time with the Baltimore Orioles. Though he’s yet to appear in an MLB game, the 20-year-old has ridden a bullet train through the minor leagues, playing in four different levels and closing the season in triple-A in 2023. Holliday has every […]

The Atlanta Braves optioned RHP AJ Smith-Shawver to Triple-A on Monday, according to David O’Brien of The Athletic. The move comes as a bit of a surprise, as he made his MLB debut in 2023 and flashed signs of potential. However, the Braves feature a full pitching staff already which likely prompted the move. Max […]

If you’re the St. Louis Cardinals, you have more than likely been impatiently waiting for the 2024 MLB Opening Day since the final out of the 2023 regular season. That’s because the Cardinals are looking to redeem what was one of the worst seasons in team history last year. The Red Birds won just 71 […]

The Miami Marlins broke loose from the National League cellar in 2023, and although they did not reach the top floor, the franchise got to taste some October-brand champagne all the same. An unlikely postseason berth reinvigorated South Beach baseball fans and proved that there is more than one way to achieve success in the […]

MLB umpire Angel Hernandez is already in “midseason form“, at least that is what St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Lance Lynn said after he was ejected from a spring training game Friday. “That’s just Angel being Angel,” Lynn said, via Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. “For me, I’m on to the next one. He’s […]

Toronto Blue Jays fans feared the worst when it was revealed that star pitcher Kevin Gausman was battling shoulder fatigue in spring training. Gausman recently received a positive update, however, which lessened the concern. On Friday, Gausman shutdown any uncertainty about his Opening Day status, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. “Great news for the […]

The Chicago White Sox are projected to be one of the worst teams in the MLB this season but that hasn’t stopped them from getting creative when it comes to maximizing their talent. Good pitching can make a bad team a decent team and that’s what the White Sox might be aiming for in 2024. […]

Wyatt Langford has stolen headlines in Texas Rangers 2024 spring training. According to MLB.com, Langford is Texas’ No. 2 overall prospect and only trails another outfielder in Evan Carter. The odds of Langford making the big league club out of spring training initially appeared to be slim, but he’s making a case without question. MLB […]

Alek Manoah was looking for a fresh start in 2024 following his down 2023 campaign. He entered camp in good shape and had Toronto Blue Jays fans excited for the ’24 season. However, Manoah is reportedly dealing with a shoulder injury and his Opening Day status is in question, per Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. “From […]

MLB No. 1 overall prospect Jackson Holliday recently faced MLB No. 3 overall prospect Paul Skenes in a spring training at-bat. Skenes, a future Pittsburgh Pirates star, got the Baltimore Orioles top prospect to ground out. Holliday and Skenes joined MLB Network on Thursday to discuss a number of topics, including the at-bat. “I only […]

Carlos Correa has been one of the best middle infielders in the MLB since he broke through in the big leagues with the Houston Astros in 2015. However, any superstar in professional sports can only perform as well as their health allows them to. Correa, in 2023, suffered a nightmare season after enduring a plethora […]

New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon threw 3+ innings, giving up five hits and three earned runs during Wednesday’s Spring Training start against the Tampa Bay Rays, but he is not concerned about the results as he gears up for a crucial 2024 season. Carlos Rodon called Wednesday’s start “one of those days that […]

Overreactions are not uncommon in spring training. Fans sometimes forget that players are not in midseason form in March. However, New York Yankees fans have been frustrated with Carlos Rodon for a while. And the two-time All-Star’s difficult outing on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays did not help matters. The Yankees trail the Tampa […]

The Los Angeles Angels fans who were able to get through Tuesday’s spring training matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers without feeling any nausea should pat themselves on the back. Seeing Shohei Ohtani wear the uniform of an in-state rival is something Halos supporters have been bracing for since last year, but nothing compares to […]

Many New York Mets fans have begrudgingly accepted the fact that the 2024 campaign is probably going to be a transitional season that will center around the development of the team’s younger players. Unreasonable patience is unfortunately a hallmark of their fandom and can thus be extended for another year. But it comes with the […]

Spring training is in full swing across the MLB as we’re nearly three weeks away from Opening Day. That means Shohei Ohtani’s official debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers is inching closer, but before that, he’ll get a chance to face his former team for the first time in Cactus League action on Tuesday. The […]

Whether it comes with chagrin, delusional optimism, or both, the Oakland Athletics may be playing their last season in the city of Oakland before moving… somewhere before maybe finally finding their home in Las Vegas. But for now, they’re in Mesa, Arizona, the site of their Spring Training facilities and Hohokam Stadium. At this point, […]

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. has irritation in the meniscus of his right knee, and he will gradually increase baseball activities and is expected to be ready for Opening Day. Acuna’s comments on how he feels should quiet concerns for Braves fans. “Yeah I feel good you know, I feel like nothing happened, but […]

It looks to be the start of a new era in Los Angeles Angels baseball in 2024, and with Spring Training fully underway, this could be just the beginning. The Angels will be spending most of their time at their Spring Training facilities in Tempe, Arizona, as this new era begins. Of course, with a […]

There is arguably nothing that causes baseball fans more anxiety than a health update on a pitcher’s elbow or shoulder. Seasons can instantly be altered by such injuries. Hence, the Great White North might be sweating a tad over the latest news regarding Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman. Though, it appears he has […]

After a long offseason of negotiations with Cody Bellinger, the Chicago Cubs managed to re-sign the star outfielder to a three-year deal last week worth $80 million. Bellinger enjoyed a resurgent campaign in 2023 with the organization and will be a key piece once again in 2024. The question that Cubs fans will now be […]

The New York Yankees have one big reason for optimism heading into the 2024 campaign, and that is Juan Soto. The superstar outfielder was picked up in a trade with the San Diego Padres this offseason, and the hope was that he and Aaron Judge would form the most lethal duo in the league. Early […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are expecting to make a World Series run in 2024. The roster is absolutely stacked and it’s difficult to believe that this Dodgers ball club won’t dominate throughout the regular season. The Shohei Ohtani signing has fans excited for the upcoming campaign, but the Dodgers still have some questions to answer […]

The Boston Red Sox are one of the most storied teams in MLB, but they have finished in last place in the AL East in three of the last four seasons. The team has moved on from a number of their best veterans, including Chris Sale, Alex Verdugo, Justin Turner, Adam Duvall, and Corey Kluber. […]

New York Yankees superstar Juan Soto has hit yet another home run in Spring Training, this is his third, continuing his torrid start. Juan Soto is looking pretty comfortable as a Yankee 👀 He has THREE #SpringTraining home runs so far. 🎥 @Yankeespic.twitter.com/mEvXukyacD — The Athletic (@TheAthletic) March 3, 2024 So far in Spring Training with […]

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander threw about 60 pitches off of the mound in a bullpen session on Sunday, which is a good sign considering he came into spring dealing with an issues with his side, but it remains up in the air whether or not he will be ready for Opening Day on […]

For the first time since 2007, the Detroit Tigers are going through spring training without Miguel Cabrera. The retirement of the future Hall of Famer signals a new era for the Tigers. Some things are still the same, though, as the team has called Joker Marchant Stadium their spring training home since 1966. They have […]

The San Francisco Giants started the offseason with high hopes of signing either Shohei Ohtani or Yoshinobu Yamamoto to have a franchise cornerstone who could lead their core. That vision did not turn out as expected, but Giants president Farhan Zaidi has executed numerous alternative plans by first signing guys like Jung Hoo Lee, Jordan […]

Although 2023 did not end with a playoff appearance for the Cincinnati Reds, it was a special season for the city and fan base. Hope was restored, as a path to sustained success was seemingly paved by the likes of Will Benson, Matt McLain, Spencer Steer, Andrew Abbott, Alexis Diaz and, of course, Elly De […]

Although many baseball fans have been guilty of being the Boy Who Cried Blue Jay in recent years, this could be the season that Toronto finally lives up to the hype. Chronic underachievement in the playoffs gave way to a desperately important winter for the franchise. Despite his efforts, Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins […]

Cincinnati Reds slugger star Elly De La Cruz announced himself to the big leagues last season, breaking all sorts of records just weeks after his debut. Heading into De La Cruz’s first full season in the MLB, he’s already showcasing his ridiculous power in spring training in Arizona. On Saturday, the Dominican smacked a mind-boggling […]

The New York Yankees have put together a strong, well-rounded team in 2023. The addition of Juan Soto will strike fear into opposing pitchers, as the duo of the Dominican slugger and Aaron Judge, the American League Home Run King, will be a nightmare to navigate. Unfortunately, it is possible the Yankees’ rotation could be […]

Baseball has returned with spring training games getting underway, and that means the New York Yankees are back in action. Fans have been waiting since the end of last season to get that sour taste of failure out of their mouths, and so far, the Yankees have given them plenty of things to cheer about. […]

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ reportedly suffered a mild left hamstring strain, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. The injury is concerning, but manager Craig Counsell still expects Happ to be ready for Opening Day, via Montemurro as well. Happ, a 2022 All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner, is a key piece to the […]

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. will have his right knee looked at by a doctor as he suffered an injury scare during MLB Spring Training. The injury for Acuna is believed to be an irritation of the meniscus as shown by an MRI Friday, according to David O’Brien of The Athletic. There is no […]

Although the most recognizable players on the St. Louis Cardinals are all over the age of 30, the 2024 campaign is likely to be determined by the younger Redbirds. There are two groups of this youth movement, with guys like Masyn Winn looking to find their MLB sea legs and carve out a regular role […]

Seattle Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto did an interview with Tyler Kepner of The Athletic where he talked about his confidence with the club heading into the new season. As spring training gets underway, there is high expectations with Seattle from Dipoto, even saying that “this is our time.” “This is our time,” […]

Paul Skenes has an extremely bright future ahead of him. The 21-year-old was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates first overall in the 2023 MLB Draft. Skenes is currently ranked as the No. 3 overall prospect in baseball according to MLB.com, trailing only Jackson Chourio of the Milwaukee Brewers and Jackson Holliday of the Baltimore Orioles. […]

New York Mets fans are famous for their loyalty but notorious for their never-ending criticism of the team. That extends to well before the regular season even starts and during spring training, where the Mets have already begun play. If you are one of those diehard Mets fans, you will surely want to tune into […]