Spring Training Articles - Page 6

Things have not gone according to plan for Tim Anderson in recent seasons. The 2020 Silver Slugger is looking to get back on track and the first step is making the Los Angeles Angels during spring training. “They’re really emphasizing to me to remember who I am,” Anderson said via USA TODAY Sports. “You know […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is easing Shohei Ohtani back during spring training. The two-time World Series winning skipper isn’t overusing his star at Camelback Ranch. Ohtani even has a personal at-bat goal he wants to hit before the Tokyo Series. But what’s the plan on the mound for Ohtani? Especially as he comes […]

The New York Mets made the decision not to re-sign infielder Jose Iglesias, who was brought in by the San Diego Padres on a Minor League deal after the beginning of spring training. The Mets’ decision not to bring Iglesias back was a strategic one, as Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic explained in an appearance […]

The start of the MLB regular season is right around the corner as the first game will get underway in less than two weeks. Spring training is in full swing right now, and it’s been exciting to see every team back in action. One team that has high expectations coming into this season is the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Michael Kopech rarely starts on the hill now. He wore the Chicago White Sox uniform for his last pre-October start. Kopech did get the call to start ahead of Game 6 against the New York Mets. That NLCS appearance ended a more than year-long absence from throwing the first pitch in […]

Despite numerous injuries that impacted both the pitching staff and position players in 2024, the Baltimore Orioles still managed to make the AL East division race with the New York Yankees interesting. Unfortunately, promising starter Grayson Rodriguez was unable to contribute down the stretch after suffering a shoulder injury in July and being shut down […]

Shohei Ohtani presented a target goal Thursday before the Los Angeles Dodgers head to Japan. He’s hoping to swing towards this particular goal during Cactus League play in spring training. Ohtani is earning limited at-bats at Camelback Ranch in Arizona. He’s also turning to the Trajekt machine to get his batting accuracy back following left […]

During Spring Training, Christian Walker has unfortunately dealt with another oblique injury. For the Houston Astros, it marks the beginning of an all-familiar trend for the newest slugger. According to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, he posted on X (formerly Twitter) the slugger’s response. “His oblique injury isn’t as bad as the one that sidelined him […]

After failing to re-sign star right fielder Juan Soto this offseason, the New York Yankees pivoted, landing veteran lefty Max Fried to shore up the team’s pitching and acquiring former NL MVP Cody Bellinger in a trade with the Chicago Cubs. Both new additions anticipate strong seasons with their new club. But Yankees reporter Meredith […]

The Atlanta Braves struck gold this offseason with Jurickson Profar. Safe to say that Ronald Acuna Jr was one of the happiest to find out that news. When the Braves signed Profar to a $42 million contract, it felt too good to be true. Luckily, he’s been producing immediately for his new team. After making […]

As Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown looks for his team to have a great season, there could be a change of position for one of the team’s main stars. Astros star Jose Altuve has been playing outfield in multiple points this spring training rather than his usual second base as Brown spoke about the […]

MLB insider Jon Heyman recently provided an injury update on New York Yankees star Giancarlo Stanton, via Bleacher Report. “Right now there is no timetable…. All they’ll say for now is that those elbow injuries and he’s (Stanton) got both elbows injured right now,” Heyman said. “He’s got tendon issues in both elbows. They are saying […]

Baltimore Orioles star Gunnar Henderson recently suffered an injury during spring training. Henderson, who is battling an intercostal strain, received an update from Orioles manager Brandon Hyde, via ESPN. “I’m very, very hopeful,” Hyde said. “But we’re going to not push a strain there, and we want to make sure that he gets it taken […]

The Texas Rangers are looking to bounce back from a brutal 2024 season. Injuries were a big part of their lost campaign, with the long-term losses of Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer, and Josh Jung, to name a few. The Rangers are already dealing with another injury in spring training to outfielder Adolis Garcia. Manager Bruce […]

The Kansas City Royals reached the playoffs in 2024 for the first time in nine years. Led by third-year shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and veteran catcher Salvador Perez, the Royals swept the Baltimore Orioles in the Wild Card Series before losing to the New York Yankees in the ALDS. Entering his 15th season in the […]

Veteran left-hander José Quintana is officially a Milwaukee Brewer, and he couldn’t be more excited about the opportunity. After signing a one-year, $4.25 million deal with a mutual option for 2026, the 36-year-old is set to bolster the Brewers starting rotation as the team deals with early-season injury concerns. “I’m so excited to be a […]

For the last three seasons, Trevor Story has battled injuries, but as he enters the 2025 campaign, the Boston Red Sox shortstop focuses on staying on the field and playing at an elite level. Story is determined to make an impact after appearing in just 163 games over the past three years due to various […]

The Boston Red Sox are entering the 2025 season with a renewed sense of confidence, and manager Alex Cora believes he knows why. In a recent interview, Cora highlighted the stark difference between last year’s roster and the current team, saying, “Last year we had a lot of kids in the clubhouse that didn’t know […]

Boston Red Sox newcomer Garrett Crochet acknowledged being impressed by the support his team received at spring training. Crochet landed with Boston after the Chicago White Sox traded him this offseason. While the Red Sox were just a .500 team in 2024, Crochet endured a record-breaking 121-loss season with Chicago last year. So the change […]

The New York Yankees reached the World Series in 2024 but fell short of winning their 28th title as the Los Angeles Dodgers took the championship in a gentleman’s sweep. Now the Yankees are hoping to make another deep playoff run in 2025 despite losing star right fielder Juan Soto to the New York Mets. […]

The Houston Astros were looking for a first baseman in free agency this offseason and the team landed 12th-year veteran Christian Walker on a three-year, $60 million deal. Walker, who won his third straight Gold Glove at first base in 2024, brings strong defense and a power bat to the Astros’ lineup. However, Houston’s prized […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is fresh off watching Roki Sasaki fire some impressive heat on Tuesday. But he wasn’t the only pitcher he closely observed in spring training. Roberts kept an eye on a star reliever trying to return from injury. Now, Roberts unveiled when he believes Evan Phillips will return to the […]

It has been six years since the Philadelphia Phillies signed Bryce Harper to what was the biggest contract in MLB history at the time. With the 15th spring training of his MLB career underway, Harper is still focused on the same goals he was when his career began. One of Harper’s career goals is to […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks have a lot to prove in the 2025 MLB season. After winning the National League pennant in 2023, they missed the playoffs despite having a league-best offense. So they went out and improved their pitching this offseason with Corbin Burnes. But the Diamondbacks have dealt with spring training injuries to Jordan Montgomery, […]

Freshly into spring training, the Atlanta Braves have already been attacked by the injury bug. Catcher Sean Murphy cracked a rib when hit by a pitch and will be out for at least a month. Prospect Drake Baldwin will step up in his place, something manager Brian Snitker hinted at. “He might have to be,” Snitker […]

In-game interviews are fun as they allow fans to get a feel for what the player or manager is thinking in the middle of a matchup. And baseball is the perfect sport for the in-game interview due to its slower pace. But Philadelphia Phillies’ manager Rob Thomson might swear off chatting with announcers moving forward […]

With spring training underway, the Boston Red Sox are looking to have a bounce back season after not accomplishing much over the last three. Outfielder Wilyer Abreu’s preparation has been slowed due to a GI issue, however. Despite dealing with the illness, Abreu anticipates being ready to go on Opening Day, per Ian Browne of […]

With spring training underway, the Philadelphia Phillies are still exploring the idea of making a move for a player such as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. or Kyle Tucker. This is something that Bryce Harper would be happy about and is willing to make sacrifices on his end to make work. Harper, who started his career as […]

The talent on the MLB roster is important when determining which teams can make a run at the World Series this year. It is the talent in the minor leagues that largely determines future success (as well as trading power), though. In this article, we are going to rank the top 10 farm systems in […]

The San Diego Padres are reportedly signing veteran infielder Jose Iglesias, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. While Iglesias is a former All-Star from 2015 with the Detroit Tigers, many know him from his surprising season with the New York Mets in 2024, headlined by the “OMG” song that was a rallying cry for the […]

One of the Cleveland Guardians’ top prospects will be sidelined for the coming months. Chase DeLauter has undergone hernia surgery and will miss time to begin the season, per AP Sports. The 2022 first-round pick suffered a core injury in late February in practice and had the operation done on Monday in Philadelphia. DeLauter is […]

One cannot live up to substantial hype merely by performing well in spring training, but they can send a strong message all the same. And that is what new Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki did in his eagerly anticipated Cactus League debut. Per manager Dave Roberts’ plan, the 23-year-old righty entered Tuesday’s game […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers got to unveil one of their most exciting offseason acquisitions as Japanese pitching phenom Roki Sasaki made his spring training debut Tuesday. Sasaki got some work in against the Cincinnati Reds in a Cactus League game and the 23-year-old hurler dominated. Sasaki went three innings, allowing two hits and no earned […]

The future is unquestionably bright for the Boston Red Sox. The team boasts three exciting prospects right on the cusp of their MLB debuts. And Roman Anthony, Kristian Campbell and Marcelo Mayer aren’t just the Red Sox’s best minor leaguers. They’re considered among the best young players in all of baseball, ranking second, seventh and […]

Wyatt Langford made his MLB debut for the Texas Rangers in 2024. One of the organization’s top prospects made the Opening Day roster and enjoyed a solid rookie season hitting 16 home runs and producing a 111 OPS+ and 3.9 WAR. While his first year in the majors contained some ups and downs, the future […]

The New York Yankees’ new closer, Devin Williams, made his spring training debut in the club’s 12-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, giving New York players and fans alike the chance to see his famed “airbender” pitch for the first time. Williams did not disappoint. The airbender is his version of a changeup […]

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber had an excellent season at the plate in 2024. The unlikely leadoff hitter mashed 38 home runs with 104 RBI and 110 runs scored in 150 games for Philadelphia. He produced a 137 OPS+ and 3.5 WAR as a designated hitter. Schwarber also made MLB history, setting the record for […]

The Atlanta Braves are trying to get back to their winning ways in 2025 after bowing out of the playoffs quietly last season. After a long stretch of deep playoff runs, the braves went out quietly with a 2-0 loss to the San Diego Padres in the Wild Card series. Now, spring training is underway […]

The 2024 Texas Rangers’ World Series championship defense fell short for a variety of reasons, but a spate of injuries was one of the main culprits. Now, with 2025 still in the spring training stage, the injury bug is back. This time, it’s 2023 ALCS MVP Adolis Garcia. The two-time All-Star and Gold Glove winner […]