Spring Training Articles - Page 7

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor may be recovering from hamate bone surgery, but his message from camp is clear. The standard remains elite. As the Mets adjust on the fly this spring, their veteran star is setting the tone with his voice now and preparing to lead with his bat when he returns. For […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are getting hit with some tough injury news, as the team continues spring training. Blue Jays pitcher Ricky Tiedemann injured his elbow due to soreness, per MLB.com. This isn’t the first time the young hurler has been banged up. “Tiedemann, the No. 4 prospect in the Blue Jays’ system, missed much of […]

The New York Yankees hope to return to the postseason in 2026, for the third consecutive campaign. New York heads into the season with some questions about the health of some players. One is Oswaldo Cabrera, who got an update from his manager Aaron Boone on Tuesday. “Oswaldo Cabrera’s status for Opening Day is “TBD,” […]

The Baltimore Orioles are currently gearing up for the 2026 MLB season by taking part in spring training, looking to bounce back after missing the playoffs altogether in 2025. The Orioles made some splashes in free agency this year, signing Pete Alonso away from the New York Mets to a lucrative contract and also recently […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates hope that their top hitting prospect Konnor Griffin will have a bright future. It certainly looks that way. Griffin hit his first home run on Tuesday for the team in a spring training game against the Boston Red Sox. Griffin went deep off of Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suarez. The Pirates prospect […]

The Houston Astros made it to at least the ALCS in seven straight seasons from 2017 to 2023, establishing themselves as a fringe dynasty in the process. The team has taken a few steps back in recent seasons, though. Most recently, the Astros missed the postseason altogether last year. Houston will want to prove that […]

Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale has agreed on a one-year contract extension worth $27 million, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The Braves confirmed the extension in a press release on Tuesday morning. The deal also has a $30 million club option for the 2028 season. Sale was set to hit free agency after the upcoming […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers know Yoshinobu Yamamoto has already delivered a World Series MVP, but the right-hander is not done chasing hardware. Fresh off a historic October run, the ace has set his sights even higher, openly targeting a Cy Young Award in 2026. That next-step ambition matches the expectation level around the franchise after […]

The Toronto Blue Jays prepare for 2026 with a different reality, and John Schneider has stressed that their 2025 World Series loss has raised the floor for the franchise. The manager’s message centers on higher expectations, a new organizational standard, and how last October must fuel every decision now. For the Blue Jays, the World […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong’s latest remarks have ignited a fanbase rivalry and turned the spotlight squarely on the Los Angeles Dodgers—a little over a month before Opening Day 2026. In a feature that produced a now-viral quote, the young Chicago Cubs center fielder didn’t hold back when comparing fan passion in Chicago to what he sees from […]

The Milwaukee Brewers blew a late lead and lost their spring training game to the San Diego Padres in Arizona on Monday, with a bullpen collapse and some defensive miscues standing out as they fell to 0-4 in Cactus League play. The 7-5 loss will not matter much by the time the regular season starts, […]

The Baltimore Orioles got more tough news regarding their infield Saturday, and shortstop Gunnar Henderson did not hold back about third baseman Jordan Westburg’s injury in a way that cuts through box scores and stat lines. Westburg’s elbow setback, a partial UCL tear expected to sideline him until at least May, hit the clubhouse hard. […]

Two-time reigning AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal is picking up where he left off last season. In his first appearance of spring training after winning his second consecutive Cy Young Award, Skubal made quick work of the Minnesota Twins on Monday. “Final line for #Tigers starter Tarik Skubal: 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, […]

After establishing himself as one of the bright spots of an otherwise disappointing regular season bullpen, Alex Vesia had to sit out the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series run following the death of his newborn daughter, Sterling. Returning to the organization for spring training, Vesia has thanked his teammates and fans for supporting him during […]

Jose Berrios was by no means a bad pitcher in 2025, but he certainly was not himself. The Toronto Blue Jays right-hander struggled in the second half of the season and was ultimately placed on the injured list in September due to elbow inflammation, putting him in a vulnerable spot heading into 2026. Fans are […]

After coming up just short in the World Series, the Toronto Blue Jays decided to go all-in during the offseason. One of their biggest free agency signings came in the form of third baseman Kazuma Okamoto. Early on in spring training, Okamoto has proven why the Blue Jays gave him a four-year, $60 million. Facing […]

The Team USA baseball roster is one of the best in the history of the World Baseball Classic. However, they will only have the best pitcher in baseball for one start. Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal revealed his plan for the WBC on Monday while speaking to reporters, via Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. “Tarik […]

The Boston Red Sox are back on the right track after a promising 2025 season where they made the playoffs before falling to the New York Yankees. Despite the disappointing loss against their bitter rival, the Red Sox have a promising young core and bounced back from the shocking Rafael Devers trade in admirable fashion, […]

The San Diego Padres signed Triston McKenzie this past offseason in a move that was overlooked for the most part. McKenzie is currently in spring training as a non-roster invitee. The former Cleveland Guardians top prospect made his 2026 spring training debut on Sunday in a 5-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. His final […]

After making a run to the postseason in 2025, the Cincinnati Reds are looking to return to the playoffs come 2026. Leading the charge will be Cincinnati’s steadily improving pitching rotation. Hunter Greene, Andrew Abbott, Nick Lodolo and Brady Singer are all locked into rotation spots. All have shown flashes of brilliance and are expected […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers spent even more money this offseason to lure Kyle Tucker to Los Angeles. Tucker played in his first spring training game on Sunday with the team. He had a somewhat quiet outing, but still made an impact. “Kyle Tucker is done after two plate appearances in his first game with Dodgers. […]

Action is starting to heat up across the big leagues, with MLB spring training games underway. But on Sunday, that took a different meaning, at least in the early goings of the Cactus League game between the Chicago Cubs and the San Francisco Giants at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa, Arizona. During the first inning of […]

The Los Angeles Angels have had a rough time in recent years, as the team is in a prolonged Major League Baseball postseason drought. Things don’t appear to be getting too much better after the team’s owner implied in recent days that Angels fans don’t care about winning. That remark has gotten the attention of […]

The Boston Red Sox had a busy offseason in Major League Baseball. Boston added some pitching talent and also made some trades, offloading a few prospects. It appears the Red Sox are still looking at ways to add even more talent to their roster, ahead of the 2026 season. The Red Sox are looking for […]

When the New York Yankees enter any season, they have their eyes set on winning the World Series title. Spring training is New York’s first step towards that goal and gives the Yankees a strong opportunity to evaluate their roster. In terms of their lineup, the Yankees know they’ll be led by MVP Aaron Judge. […]

Tampa Bay Rays started Shane McClanahan hasn’t pitched in the majors since 2023. But as the Rays go through spring training, McClanahan has found himself back on the bump. The left-hander missed all of the 2024 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Then, a triceps injury sidelined him for all of 2025. McClanahan has had […]

The Minnesota Twins have already lost Pablo Lopez, who is set to undergo Tommy John surgery, for the season. Having Joe Ryan suffer a long-term injury of his own would be debilitating. Luckily for Minnesota, Ryan’s recent MRI only showed inflammation, which is considered the best news the Twins could’ve gotten, via Dan Hayes of […]

The Cleveland Guardians are entering the 2026 season hoping to make it to the playoffs for a third-straight season. In their quest for improvement, the Guardians have added a new first baseman to the mix. Cleveland is poised to sign Rhys Hoskins to a one-year minor league deal. If he were to make the majors, […]

The New York Yankees crushed the Detroit Tigers 20-3 in their Grapefruit League opener on Saturday at Steinbrenner Field, catching the MLB world’s attention. The Yankees’ dominant performance left no doubt, as they made easy work of the Tigers in a one-sided affair. Aaron Judge led the charge with two two-run home runs in the […]

New York Yankees star Aaron Judge did not take long to make an impact this spring. In his first game back, Judge hit two home runs and set the tone as he prepares for next month’s World Baseball Classic. Judge made an immediate impact in his first spring training game by hitting two two-run home […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers went off against the Los Angeles Angels in their first game of spring training. It was a 15-2 win in the Dodgers’ favor, as the bats were hot throughout the contest. Although it is just the first spring training game, the fanbase is feeling like this is a glimpse of what […]

Although they are in different stages of their respective MLB careers, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Carson Kelly both enjoyed breakout campaigns in 2025. The Chicago Cubs teammates each made drastic improvements offensively and helped the franchise end a four-year playoff drought. Sharing a clubhouse during a memorable season can create quite the bond. Their blossoming friendship […]

Spring training is underway, and the New York Yankees are looking red hot early on after defeating the Detroit Tigers 20-3 on Saturday. However, the team’s clubhouse at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa Bay, Florida, is having some major problems with sewage. Reports indicate that a sewage line inside the clubhouse had seeped onto […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers locked in Kike Hernandez before reuniting in Arizona. Yet now they must place him on the injured list, all after adding a former Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder. The versatile infielder/outfielder will sit for the next 60 days on IL as he deals with a torn tendon in his left elbow. Hernandez may […]

Merrill Kelly grew up in Arizona, went to college in Arizona, made a name for himself in Arizona, and now, he has the opportunity to retire in Arizona. The 37-year-old starting pitcher signed a two-year, $40 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks in December after spending the final two months of the 2025 regular season […]

The Toronto Blue Jays concluded a notable salary arbitration case this month, and pitcher Eric Lauer did not hide his disappointment with the outcome. After losing his arbitration hearing for the 2026 season on February 11, Lauer acknowledged the ruling was difficult to accept, particularly given the gap between the two figures submitted. Lauer filed […]

The Atlanta Braves received an immediate spark from Mike Yastrzemski in his spring training debut with the club. The Braves outfielder wasted no time making an impression on his new team in Saturday’s 5-1 spring training win vs. the Tampa Bay Rays. Yastrzemski homered to center field in his first spring plate appearance with Atlanta. […]

Well, that was quick. New York Yankees superstar and three-time American League MVP Award winner Aaron Judge looked to be in mid-season form during his spring training debut, as he crushed two home runs against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday afternoon. It may only be an exhibition game, but the prolific slugger is already dazzling […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers continue reshaping their roster, adding depth with a waiver claim ahead of spring workouts. The Dodgers added outfielder Jack Suwinski off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates, bolstering their outfield mix as camp gets underway. The move reflects the organization’s continued emphasis on depth and competition as roster battles begin to intensify […]