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With opening day mere weeks away, Los Angeles Dodgers fans are growing increasingly concerned with the play of Roki Sasaki, the second-year Japanese pitcher who hasn’t exactly looked like the fifth starter Dave Roberts was hoping for coming off another World Series win. Sure, it’s just the preseason and plenty of the Dodgers’ top players […]

The New York Mets are currently taking part in spring training as they gear up for the upcoming 2026 regular season. The Mets are hoping to bounce back after missing the playoffs altogether last year, and they had a mixed bag of a free agency period, losing Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz but signing Bo […]

With the Chicago Cubs preparing for the 2026 season, manager Craig Counsell seems to have a new plan for one of the team’s former top prospects. However, the decision will force the infielder to make some big adjustments for the upcoming campaign. Reports indicate that infielder Matt Shaw is going to get some work in […]

The New York Yankees are currently participating in spring training as they gear up for the 2026 regular season. The Yankees are looking to bounce back after exiting in the ALDS last year in an unceremonious fashion against the eventual AL champion Toronto Blue Jays. This spring training, Yankees fans are getting a chance to […]

Spring training is in full swing, as teams around MLB are preparing for the 2026 season. On Wednesday, it appears the Atlanta Braves are making some adjustments to the roster, focusing on the pitching rotation and bullpen. The Braves announced that right-handed pitcher Rolddy Munoz is being optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett. Meanwhile, right-handed pitchers Garrett […]

The end goal of every MLB team is to build a major league roster that is capable of winning the World Series. However, it takes much more than building a 26-man roster to get there. Having depth and talent in the minor leagues is of the utmost importance, especially when it comes to having elite […]

Spring training is in full session, and the Baltimore Orioles are in the middle of playing some solid baseball. Newly acquired slugger Pete Alonso is picking up where he left off in New York with two homers this spring. The Orioles took on the Netherlands on Tuesday for a World Baseball Classic exhibition, but ended […]

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene is  reportedly dealing with an elbow concern. However, the pitcher provided an update that downplayed any UCL damage, via Charlie Goldsmith. “Hunter Greene says no UCL damage,” Goldsmith wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Any time the word “elbow” is mentioned when discussing a pitcher there is often reason for […]

The Colorado Rockies are coming off a historically putrid season in 2025 in which they went 43-119. Anything at this point would represent a step up for a franchise that’s been plagued by payroll issues, poor personnel choices, and horrible free-agent signings. This offseason, they at least want to take another step towards respectability, and […]

Veteran leadership shapes Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran’s renewed focus as he enters the 2026 MLB season. As the club continues preparations during spring training, Duran credits teammate Trevor Story for helping instill the throwback mindset he plans to carry into the upcoming campaign. The Red Sox expect Duran to play a significant role […]

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar will miss the entire 2026 season after Major League Baseball confirmed a second violation of the league’s drug policy. The Braves now face a significant roster challenge following Profar’s suspension tied to a positive test for exogenous testosterone. Atlanta entered the season expecting Profar to provide veteran production in the […]

Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt believes the team’s momentum from last season could carry directly into 2026. As the Guardians continue preparations during MLB spring training, Vogt pointed to the club’s late-season surge as a major reason for optimism entering the new campaign. The Guardians remain one of the American League’s most intriguing teams after […]

The Milwaukee Brewers played against Team Great Britain on Tuesday, as Great Britain prepares for the World Baseball Classic, resulting in a 7-3 loss for Milwaukee. Although it was just an exhibition game, manager Pat Murphy was not happy with his team after the contest. Murphy, who is 67 years old, slammed his team for […]

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan did not know what to expect when he took the mound in Tuesday’s spring training game versus the Philadelphia Phillies. The left-hander’s relationship with baseball has revolved around injuries, surgeries and recoveries for the last two and a half years, so it there was no telling what emotions […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cleveland Guardians 5-4 on Tuesday in their spring training matchup. Despite the victory, Roki Sasaki had a difficult start on the mound. He turned in two innings of four-run baseball while allowing two hits, a home run and three walks. Sasaki now holds an 18.90 ERA across 3.1 total […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a plethora of riches, with all sorts of All-Stars in the rotation, bullpen and starting lineup. Some of the Dodgers’ more obscure players are also making a strong statement at spring training. That includes pitcher River Ryan, who had an outstanding outing on Tuesday. “Impressive outing from River Ryan today. […]

The San Diego Padres turned to Nick Castellanos in free agency to add a bit more thump to their lineup. On Tuesday, Castellanos showed his new ball club exactly what he can do. The slugger stepped into the box trailing the Chicago White Sox 1-0 in a spring training matchup. Castellanos erased that deficit immediately, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers expect Roki Sasaki to take the next step following the World Series. The then-rookie hit a groove for the Dodgers during the National League Divisional Series before becoming the closer. Tuesday, however, brought forth mixed results during MLB Spring Training. The now second-year right-handed pitcher allowed three walks but surrendered two […]

The Toronto Blue Jays got some great news recently when the team announced it had re-signed star pitcher Max Scherzer. Scherzer is opening up about what went down this offseason, as he thought about returning to the team. The pitcher says his daughter wrote a letter to the organization. “It’s the cutest thing you can […]

The Cleveland Guardians are hoping to have one of their relief pitchers back from an injury. Hunter Gaddis has been dealing with tightness in his forearm. The hurler is getting a somewhat positive injury update from the team. “Hunter Gaddis had some mild forearm tightness coming out his spring debut on Friday. He underwent imaging […]

The Boston Red Sox are set to begin the 2026 season with Carlos Narvaez as the starting catcher. He is looking to bounce back from enduring a knee injury towards the end of last season. On Monday, Narvaez sat out for the Red Sox against the Toronto Blue Jays, in which the Red Sox won […]

As fans have been waiting for any update on Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan and his recovery process, he is set to make his spring training debut on Tuesday afternoon against the Philadelphia Phillies. While the Rays pitcher in McClanahan hasn’t pitched since 2023, a step in the right direction is playing in spring […]

Spencer Jones is trying to find his place with the rebuilding New York Yankees this upcoming season. Jones is a promising outfield prospect for New York who wants to excel at spring training. He is looking at Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani for inspiration with his swing. “The best guy with the toe-down swing […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are heading into 2026 with veteran star pitcher Max Scherzer back in the rotation. Scherzer helped the club reach the World Series in 2025. The veteran pitcher is making a bold declaration about being available to pitch on Opening Day. “Max Scherzer says he plans to be ready for opening day. […]

Toronto Blue Jays fans will be watching closely when Max Scherzer takes the mound to open the 2026 season. The veteran right-hander sits just 11 strikeouts shy of 3,500 for his career, placing him on the brink of one of the rarest milestones in MLB history. Scherzer enters the year with 3,489 career strikeouts. Only […]

An inconsistent second half led the Detroit Tigers to an AL Wild Card spot last season. The Tigers would defeat the Cleveland Guardians in their AL Wild Card series, yet fall short to the Seattle Mariners in five games during the following AL Division Series. One of Detroit’s most pleasant surprises was the breakout of […]

San Francisco Giants coach Ron Washington addressed his departure from the Los Angeles Angels as he began his new role in the Bay, suggesting health concerns played a decisive role in the Angels’ decision to not bring him back. The veteran coach shared his perspective while the Giants continue reshaping their staff under first-year manager […]

After spending the last couple of seasons as captain of the New York Yankees, Aaron Judge will add another leadership role to his docket. The back-to-back reigning AL MVP is also captain of the Team USA baseball team for the upcoming World Baseball Classic (WBC). As the squad convened ahead of their pre-WBC exhibition slate, […]

With the World Baseball Classic (WBC) fast approaching, more information on Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal’s role with Team USA has come out. The back-to-back AL Cy Young award winner will start for Team USA in their second game against Great Britain. On Monday, MLB insider Bob Nightengale posted via X, formerly Twitter, that Skubal […]

Most professional athletes dream of their career success leading them to a spot in the Hall of Fame. Chicago White Sox prospect Braden Montgomery is no different. But perhaps the only thing matching Montgomery’s Hall of Fame ambitions is the amount of work he is willing to put in to get there. The shortstop is […]

While the Houston Astros’ 1-6-2 start in spring training isn’t ideal, there have been bright spots. During Monday’s matchup against the Washington Nationals, one of those bright spots shone. New ace Hunter Brown pitched 2.2 innings against the Nationals, striking out three and allowing three base runners. Brown’s thoughts on the start were shared by […]

Gavin Stone spent 18 months recovering from a serious shoulder injury before pitching in a spring training game versus the Cleveland Guardians last week. He did not have much time to enjoy his return, however. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed that the right-hander suffered a setback and is being shut down, per Bill […]

The Colorado Rockies have had a successful start to their spring training slate, going 6-4 over their first 10 games. Heading into Monday afternoon’s matchup versus the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Rockies received good news regarding one of their most tenured veterans. Lefty starter Kyle Freeland is slated to make his first start of the […]

The Chicago White Sox have been aggressive all offseason, adding numerous pieces to their roster. However,  Andrew Benintendi is still locked in in left field. That is of course when he is healthy. Benintendi was scratched from Friday’s spring training matchup due to right side soreness. However, it doesn’t appear that the outfielder is dealing […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have been one of baseball’s busiest teams this offseason. Under the leadership of the new president of baseball operations, Chaim Bloom, the Cardinals traded away multiple veterans, replacing them with prospects and younger players. With Bloom in charge, many speculated on the future of manager Oliver “Oli” Marmol. That speculation has […]

Texas Rangers star shortstop Corey Seager was previously dealing with an illness, but he is returning to the team’s lineup on Monday against the Cleveland Guardians. Seager is playing shortstop and hitting third in Monday’s spring training game. The Rangers are currently preparing for the season at spring training. Texas won the World Series in […]

As the St. Louis Cardinals prepare for their 2026 campaign through Spring Training, the franchise just gave a contract extension to their manager, Oliver Marmol. Part of being a manager this time of year is making the tough roster decisions. Now, it seems prospect JJ Wetherholt is giving Marmol one of those difficult decisions, as […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are gearing up to defend their World Series title as the regular season approaches. The Dodgers are currently taking part in spring training, looking to iron out their roster, which includes significant free agency acquisitions Kyle Tucker and Edwin Diaz. On Monday afternoon, the team made a slew of roster moves […]

Recently, the Toronto Blue Jays made headlines when it was announced that starting pitcher Max Scherzer would be back with the team for the 2026 season. Scherzer was with the team last year and pitched a solid game in Game 7 of the World Series, when the team fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers in […]