Cactus League rumors, news

Cactus League news, rumors

  • Colorado Rockies game no. 1 thread: Kyle Freeland vs Zac Gallen
    • Colorado Rockies game no. 1 thread: Kyle Freeland vs Zac Gallen
    Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post It’s Opening Day! The Colorado Rockies quest to rebound from a franchise rock-bottom 2023 season where they lost 103 games. It will be a challenging start to their climb towards respectability in 2024 as they will face off against the defending National League champion Arizona Diamondbacks to being the new campaign. Kyle Freeland will get the ball o...2024
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  • Braves select contract of Jesse Chavez, place Angel Perdomo on injured list
    • Braves select contract of Jesse Chavez, place Angel Perdomo on injured list
    Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images The addition of Jesse Chavez sets the Braves’ 26-man roster for Opening Day. The Atlanta Braves finalized their Opening Day roster with a pair of moves Thursday. The team selected the contract of reliever Jesse Chavez adding him to the 40-man roster. The Braves also placed left-handed reliever Angel Perdomo on the 15-day injured list...2024
  • Thursday Rockpile: In memory of a disheartening Spring Training
    • Thursday Rockpile: In memory of a disheartening Spring Training
    Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Colorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, March 28, 2024 It’s been a long March. The month is typically reserved for hope and optimism for baseball fans as the air fills the sound of cleats on dirt and the crack of wooden bats as winter thaws into spring in MLB camps around Arizona and Florida. However, this year has been much less satisfying for not...2024
  • Royals Rumblings - News for March 28, 2024
    • Royals Rumblings - News for March 28, 2024
    L.G. Patterson/MLB Photos during the game between the Minnesota Twins and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Thursday, March 30, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by LG Patterson/MLB Photos via Getty Images Happy Opening Day! Kansas City’s busy offseason set the tone for 2024, writes Anne Rogers: The small-market Royals were one of the busiest teams this winter in hopes of ...2024
  • Garrett Mitchell fractures hand, will open season on injured list
    • Garrett Mitchell fractures hand, will open season on injured list
    Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports An unfortunate turn of events in what looked to be a promising season for the outfielder This morning, Curt Hogg shared that Garrett Mitchell was slated to get an X-ray due to swelling in his hand that hadn’t gone down since getting jammed during yesterday’s game. Unfortunately, Pat Murphy shared the results of that X-ray with reporters after the game: Mitc...2024
  • Cardinals 6, Cubs 3: Seiya Suzuki is ready for the season
    • Cardinals 6, Cubs 3: Seiya Suzuki is ready for the season
    Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images The Cubs outfielder smacked two homers Monday. Spring Training results don’t mean much. This, we all know. Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki sure wishes they did, though. He hit two homers and likely finished his spring season with six of them and a 1.593 OPS. This is how he was hitting in August and September last year and we sure hope it carries over. If ...2024
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Cactus League injury and suspension

  • • Braves select contract of Jesse Chavez, place Angel Perdomo on injured list
    2024
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  • • Thursday Rockpile: In memory of a disheartening Spring Training
    2024
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  • • Royals Rumblings - News for March 28, 2024
    2024
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  • • Garrett Mitchell fractures hand, will open season on injured list
    2024
  • • Cardinals 6, Cubs 3: Seiya Suzuki is ready for the season
    2024
  • Brewers bats keep it rolling against Rockies
    • Brewers bats keep it rolling against Rockies
    Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports But news of Garrett Mitchell’s hand injury overshadows good day Box Score A day after putting up 14 runs on the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Brewers offense continued to look ready for the regular season as they defeated the Colorado Rockies 10-1. But the win was overshadowed by news from manager Pat Murphy, who told reporters after the game that Garrett Mitchell...2024
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  • Spring Training Game Thread #33: Milwaukee Brewers (15-14) vs. Colorado Rockies (16-11)
    • Spring Training Game Thread #33: Milwaukee Brewers (15-14) vs. Colorado Rockies (16-11)
    Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports Only two games remain on the Cactus League schedule The Milwaukee Brewers are nearly done with their spring training schedule, as they take on the Colorado Rockies this afternoon at 3:10 p.m. The Rockies have the best record in the Cactus League (not including the Dodgers, who had an abbreviated schedule), surely an indicator of their coming success in the NL ...2024
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  • 2024 AL West preview: The tussle in Texas
    • 2024 AL West preview: The tussle in Texas
    Photo by Bailey Orr/Texas Rangers/Getty Images The defending champion Rangers and the relentless Astros dominate the division’s focus, but keep an eye on Seattle. The 2023 American League season came down to a Lone Star State Showdown in the Championship Series. Amazingly, the Houston Astros were back in the LCS for the seventh year in a row, one shy of the record held by the ‘90s Atlanta ...2024
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  • Spring Training Game Thread #31: Milwaukee Brewers (13-14) @ Chicago Cubs (16-12)
    • Spring Training Game Thread #31: Milwaukee Brewers (13-14) @ Chicago Cubs (16-12)
    Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Wade Miley scheduled to get first Cactus League action The Milwaukee Brewers travel to Mesa today to take on the Chicago Cubs as the Cactus League schedule winds down. Wade Miley will get the start for the Brewers today, his first action in spring training. He was scheduled to start two days ago, but was scratched with minor groin tightness and threw a bull...2024
  • A few notes on Cubs Opening Day roster choices
    • A few notes on Cubs Opening Day roster choices
    Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images We’re a bit closer to learning the roster to begin the 2024 season. Opening Day 2024 for the Cubs against the Texas Rangers is now just five days away. Friday, we got some further clarity on some roster spots that had been up in the air. Dominic Smith has opted out of his Cubs deal According to sources, the 28-year-old Smith opted out of his Minor Leagu...2024
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Cactus League lifestyle

  • Woman umpire Jen Pawol will work some MLB Spring Training games
    • Woman umpire Jen Pawol will work some MLB Spring Training games
    Jen Pawol during an Arizona Fall League game in October 2023 | Photo by Zac BonDurant/MLB Photos We might be getting close to seeing a woman umpire in the major leagues. Today, Major League Baseball announced the names of several umpires who will be working Spring Training games in Arizona and Florida along with the full-time MLB umpiring staff. Among those names was Jen Pawol, who has bee...2024
  • A visitor’s guide to 2024 Arizona spring training
    • A visitor’s guide to 2024 Arizona spring training
    Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images Everything you need to know if you’re headed to the Valley of the Sun for baseball (and other entertainment!) this spring. SCOTTSDALE, Arizona — 2024 will be my 35th spring training and as a veteran of going to spring games as well as other places in the Phoenix area, I thought I’d post some helpful hints for those of you venturing to the Valley of the S...2024
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  • • Cub Tracks’ Open Season
    Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images All the #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. It’s here! Opening Day at Wrigley! Play Ball! Welcome to today’s edition of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ tears, and then cold-brewed overnight f...2023
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  • • Major League Baseball’s 2023 early season schedule is a mess — and there will be repercussions
    Outside the Wrigley Field bleachers on April 14, 2019, when the Cubs and Angels were snowed out | David Sameshima The Cubs are just one of several cold-weather city teams who have a bad early schedule, and this was totally avoidable. The photo above shows you the type of weather we often have in Chicago in April. Yes, snow, and it happens more frequently than anyone would want. That one’s ...2023
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  • • It's No Joke: The New-Look Cubs Are Ready to Win and Win Big in 2015
    2015
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Timeline

  • 2024
    "He appeared in seven games in the Cactus League where he allowed 12 hits and nine runs in just seven innings of work."

  • 2023
    "Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports The Cubs have been on a winning tear in the Cactus League."

  • 2022
    "Rodriguez obliterated Cactus League…"

  • 2021
    "Leaders of all eight Cactus League cities sent a letter to Major League Baseball saying it would be "wise" to delay the start of spring training due to the high rate of COVID-19 infections in Maricopa County."

  • 2020
    "Canning felt something abnormal during yesterday’s Cactus League outing, per Maddon, who acknowledged some organizational concern…"

  • 2019
    "With Cactus League play about a month away, beat reporter Ken Gurnick answers questions from Dodgers fans."

  • 2018
    "All 30 MLB teams will wear Stoneman Douglas High School caps during their workout and pregame -- with an option to wear the school hats in-game -- before their Grapefruit League and Cactus League openers."

  • 2017
    "A pair of three-run outbursts by the Dodgers, including Joc Pederson's fifth-inning homer, helped them overcome Jarrett Parker's four RBIs for San Francisco in Los Angeles' 7-6 Cactus League triumph Wednesday."

  • 2016
    "Cy Young winners Jake Arrieta and Corey Kluber did not disappoint in their Cactus League matchup Wednesday, a 5-3 Indians victory over the Cubs."

  • 2015
    "A's switch-pitcher Pat Venditte introduced himself to the Cactus League on Tuesday, recording two outs against the Giants -- one with each arm -- as fans, and even teammates, ooed and aahed."

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Cactus League trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Braves select contract of Jesse Chavez, place Angel Perdomo on injured list
    2024
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  • • Thursday Rockpile: In memory of a disheartening Spring Training
    2024
    Continue with Spring Training
  • • 2024 AL West preview: The tussle in Texas
    2024
  • Braves sign Jesse Chavez to minor league deal
    • Braves sign Jesse Chavez to minor league deal
    Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Chavez returns to the Braves after being let go by the White Sox. The Atlanta Braves announced Monday that they have signed veteran reliever Jesse Chavez to a minor league deal and have added him to their spring roster. Chavez opted out of his contract with the White Sox over the weekend. The #Braves today signed RHP Jesse Chavez to a ...2024
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  • Gamethread: White Sox at Rockies
    • Gamethread: White Sox at Rockies
    Erick Fedde will make his fourth appearance of the spring with his start this afternoon. | Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Last Sunday in Arizona before heading home Happy Sunday, Sox fans! Guaranteed Rate Field pic.twitter.com/nc0CEsveMq— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) March 24, 2024 Even though I'm not anxiously counting down like I have in past seasons, Opening Day is now only ...2024
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  • White Sox split squad goes 1-for-2 vs. California
    • White Sox split squad goes 1-for-2 vs. California
    Hero of the game: Dominic Fletcher | John E. Moore III/Getty Images You win some, you lose some The White Sox split their split-squad day on Friday, losing to the Angels, 2-0, and stomping the A’s, 8-2. The first game started at 3:05 p.m. CT against the Angels. If you happened to be in California or have MLBtv, you could catch the game. The second game against the Athletics was only avai...2024
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  • Royals Rumblings - News for March 22, 2024
    • Royals Rumblings - News for March 22, 2024
    Sure, it’s not the KBO, but it’s in Korea | Photo by Gene Wang/Getty Images I tried to write as much as I could of this ahead of time, but if it descends into madness by the end, I blame basketball Max and Jeremy already covered the big stories yesterday. I guess I’ll just link to other stories below that cover the same ground. First, Max: Alec Marsh makes the rotation, Jordan Lyles to th...2024
  • White Sox 3, Royals 3: Twinsies!
    • White Sox 3, Royals 3: Twinsies!
    Andrew Benintendi with the clutch hit. Will he make his big contract worth it this season? | John E. Moore III/Getty Images Well, we wanted to be just like Kansas City after all The best part of this game was when Kansas City Royals announcer Ryan Lefebvre roasted the White Sox franchise on the radio broadcast with the following observation, “Doesn’t it feel like the Royals opened a bran...2024
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  • • Preseason Prep - March 20, 2024
    Daulton Varsho, OF (TOR) Varsho hit his first home run of the spring on Tuesday, which would seem disappointing if not for his 3/8 strikeout-to-walk ratio and six spring stolen bases. Varsho's numbers declined in his first season in Toronto, but he did exhibit better plate discipline and above-average speed. That only led to 16 stolen bases, but based on the results in the Grapefruit League, it's ...2024
  • Monday Rockpile and Pebble Report: It’s not a matter of “if,” but “when” these Rockies prospects will debut in 2024
    • Monday Rockpile and Pebble Report: It’s not a matter of “if,” but “when” these Rockies prospects will debut in 2024
    Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Colorado Rockies news and links for Monday, March 18th, 2024 There are less than two weeks left until the Colorado Rockies begin their 2024 regular season and just seven days remain on which they’ll play spring training games. The cuts and moves are coming that will finally whittle the team down to it’s Opening Day 26-man roster that will suit up for the Ro...2024
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Cactus League stats and results

  • • Royals Rumblings - News for March 28, 2024
    2024
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  • • Garrett Mitchell fractures hand, will open season on injured list
    2024
  • • Cardinals 6, Cubs 3: Seiya Suzuki is ready for the season
    2024
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  • • 2024 AL West preview: The tussle in Texas
    2024
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  • Mariners sail by White Sox, 8-2
    • Mariners sail by White Sox, 8-2
    Another awful spring game for Chicago | itch.io But, hey, forget the third inning and it was a tie This probably wasn’t the way Nick Nastrini planned his final audition to go for a spot in the White Sox starting rotation. However, both the radio team and listeners polled think he’ll get the job anyway because, well, the alternative is pretty much handing a mitt and a rosin bag to a random ...2024
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  • • A few notes on Cubs Opening Day roster choices
    2024
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  • • White Sox split squad goes 1-for-2 vs. California
    2024
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  • • Royals Rumblings - News for March 22, 2024
    2024
    See also Gene Wang scores
  • • White Sox 3, Royals 3: Twinsies!
    2024
    Visit the page White Sox
  • Gamethread: White Sox at Royals
    • Gamethread: White Sox at Royals
    Our Opening Day starter, Garrett Crochet, gets one last practice round before next week. | David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images An Opening Day sneak peek The official countdown is on! White Sox Opening Day is just one week away. This afternoon, we’re getting a little preview of the home opener as Garrett Crochet takes the mound for his last spring training appearance. On Monda...2024
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Cactus League parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • Thursday Rockpile: In memory of a disheartening Spring Training
    2024
    Visit the page Spring Training
  • • 2024 AL West preview: The tussle in Texas
    2024
    See more articles Houston Astros
  • • White Sox split squad goes 1-for-2 vs. California
    2024
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  • • Royals Rumblings - News for March 22, 2024
    2024
    Visit the page Gene Wang
  • Friday Rockpile: A familiar face appears to be headed back to the Rockies leadoff spot
    • Friday Rockpile: A familiar face appears to be headed back to the Rockies leadoff spot
    Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, March 15, 2024 Opening Day is coming. In less than two weeks, the Rockies will open the 2024 season when they take on the Diamondbacks in Arizona on March 28. In what’s becoming a perennial quandary, the question once more arises: Who is the best option for leadoff hitter for the Colorado Rock...2024
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  • Gamethread: White Sox at Brewers
    • Gamethread: White Sox at Brewers
    KBO superstar Erick Fedde has had a solid spring. | Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Another soundless, faceless spring contest Happy Wednesday, everyone! We have an AL/NL Central showdown as the White Sox take on the Brewers at American Family Fields of Phoenix at 3:05 p.m. Wow, that’s a mouthful. Don’t try to say that too fast; you might accidentally let a curse word slip. Today, we le...2024
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  • Spring Training Game Thread #19: Milwaukee (7-10) @ Chicago Cubs (9-7)
    • Spring Training Game Thread #19: Milwaukee (7-10) @ Chicago Cubs (9-7)
    Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports Brewers take on division rival in Cactus League clash The Brewers take on the Chicago Cubs tonight for the second time this spring. After a three-game losing streak, Milwaukee will look to build some momentum with the regular season just over two weeks away. Colin Rea will lead the way on the mound with a lineup featuring Garrett Mitchell, William Contreras, ...2024
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  • Royals Rumblings - News for March 8, 2024
    • Royals Rumblings - News for March 8, 2024
    We have an Alec Marsh quote below to go along with this picture | Photo by Aaron Doster/Getty Images A jam packed Rumblings Jaylon Thompson (The Star, of course) is writing about MLB and their new Spring Breakout games. The short version is that MLB is having a set of games in a couple of weeks with only prospects: The Royals prospects will play top prospects from the Milwaukee Brewers’...2024
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  • What does the Padres outfield depth look like right now?
    • What does the Padres outfield depth look like right now?
    Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images There’s Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jackson Merrill and then there’s everybody else Eddie Rosario and David Peralta are among the outfield free agents who have come off the board on cheap deals that the Padres perhaps decided to pass on, which is questionable considering their outfield situation. Yes, Tommy Pham is still out there and he is go...2024
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  • Bats come alive in Brewers 10-4 victory over Diamondbacks
    • Bats come alive in Brewers 10-4 victory over Diamondbacks
    Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Home runs from Willy Adames and Jeferson Quero highlighted a good day for the Brewers offense Box Score The Milwaukee Brewers earned their third win in Cactus League play this afternoon as they defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-4. Freddy Peralta, the Brewers’ new ace, made his spring debut facing off against the Diamondbacks’ big offseason acquisition, E...2024
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Top Cactus League news

  • • Venditte shows off switch-pitching skills in spring opener
    2015
  • • Where there's a Will: Ferrell's foul ball steals the show
    Will Ferrell, making a 10-team tour through the Cactus League for charity on Thursday, arrived at the White Sox-Giants game via a helicopter that landed in center field and DH'd for Chicago in the ninth, fouling off a 92-mph fastball and generating a roar from the crowd, before striking out and being "traded" to San Francisco mid-inning....2015
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  • • Kluber, Arrieta sparkle in Tribe win
    2016
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  • • Actor Ferrell to play 9 positions in spring games
    Comedian/actor Will Ferrell plans to play all nine positions during Cactus League games Thursday, according to a report by USA Today....2015
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  • • Bumgarner allows two runs in two innings vs. Padres
    Wil Myers and Will Middlebrooks, two of San Diego's key offseason acquisitions, distinguished themselves offensively Saturday as the Padres held on for a 7-6 Cactus League victory over the Giants. San Francisco ace Madison Bumgarner surrendered two runs, on Cory Spangenberg's second-inning single, and four hits in two innings...2015
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  • • Panik, Duffy lead Giants' big day on offense
    Emerging from a spring hitting hiatus, Joe Panik went 3-for-3 and scored three runs Sunday to help the Giants defeat a Los Angeles Dodgers split squad, 11-9, in a Cactus League game....2015
  • • Cubs get pop from Russell, fine 'D' from Ross
    Addison Russell belted a two-run homer with two outs in the fourth inning Friday to lift the Cubs to a 3-0 victory over the Angels at Sloan Park in front of 15,446, which set a single-game Cactus League record....2016
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  • • Cain turns in solid spring debut in draw with Dodgers
    The first matchup of the Cactus League season between the Dodgers and Giants settled into a 5-5 tie and set the stage for what figures to be a wild battle between the National League West rivals this season....2015

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Cactus League fantasy rankings and news

  • • Preseason Prep - March 20, 2024
    2024
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  • • Preseason Prep - March 12, 2024
    Edward Cabrera, SP (MIA) Cabrera, who has looked very sharp this spring, is possibly facing an extended absence. The young right-hander was scratched from Sunday's start with shoulder tightness, and on Monday manager Skip Schumaker said Cabrera is going to get an MRI. Cabrera's spring performance (5 IP, 0 R, 5 K) had seemingly locked up a spot in the Marlins rotation, but results from the MRI coul...2024
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  • • Getting Closer to When It Counts- Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep- March 10, 2024
    We're now less than three weeks away from Opening Day (less than two weeks away from the Seoul opener for the Dodgers and Padres.) Rosters are taking shape. Injuries are projecting into impact on the season. Time is getting shorter for remaining free agents to sign and get enough work to be ready for the start of the season. As drafts are taking place it's critical to keep up to date with the Draf...2024
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Cactus League schedule, game

  • • Colorado Rockies game no. 1 thread: Kyle Freeland vs Zac Gallen
    2024
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  • • Thursday Rockpile: In memory of a disheartening Spring Training
    2024
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  • • Royals Rumblings - News for March 28, 2024
    2024
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  • • Garrett Mitchell fractures hand, will open season on injured list
    2024
  • • Cardinals 6, Cubs 3: Seiya Suzuki is ready for the season
    2024
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  • Rangers plan to start Seager, Jung on opening day
    • Rangers plan to start Seager, Jung on opening day
    World Series MVP Corey Seager and All-Star third baseman Josh Jung are expected to be in the lineup for the Texas Rangers on opening day Thursday, even after both played in only one Cactus League game before the team broke camp from Arizona....2024
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  • • Brewers bats keep it rolling against Rockies
    2024
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  • • Spring Training Game Thread #33: Milwaukee Brewers (15-14) vs. Colorado Rockies (16-11)
    2024
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  • • Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (3/24/24): Cubs 9, Mariners 9 – Cubs End Cactus League Schedule with High-Scoring Tie
    The Cubs got another step closer to wrapping up their spring schedule against the Mariners in Peoria Sunday afternoon. It was a typical high-scoring spring training affair that would eventually end in a tie after both teams combined to score 10 runs in the final two innings. Garrett Cooper celebrated officially making the roster by … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (3/24/24): Cubs 9, M...2024
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  • • 2024 AL West preview: The tussle in Texas
    2024
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Cactus League rumors, scandals

  • • Thursday Rockpile: In memory of a disheartening Spring Training
    2024
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  • • 2024 AL West preview: The tussle in Texas
    2024
    Continue with Houston Astros buzz
  • • Royals Rumblings - News for March 22, 2024
    2024
  • • Gamethread: White Sox at Brewers
    2024
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  • • Getting Closer to When It Counts- Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep- March 10, 2024
    2024
    Click for news about Blake Snell buzz
  • Royals Rumblings - News for February 29, 2024
    • Royals Rumblings - News for February 29, 2024
    Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Happy leap day! Michael Wacha reigned the zone in his spring debut: His own criticism aside, Wacha looked the part in the small sample Tuesday, pounding the strike zone and using all his pitches to get ahead of the three batters he faced. The velocity was there, with his fastball in the low-to-mid 90s, and his changeup continued to throw hitters’ timing off....2024
  • BCB After Dark: Looking sharp?
    • BCB After Dark: Looking sharp?
    Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks you what you think of the new Cubs spring training caps. It’s great to see you here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest get-together for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and get out of the cold. The fellowship is warm in here. I think we even have a fireplace. Let us t...2024
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  • • A visitor’s guide to 2024 Arizona spring training
    2024
  • South Side Sox Player of the Week (July 28-August 3): Jesse Scholtens
    • South Side Sox Player of the Week (July 28-August 3): Jesse Scholtens
    Mitch Ransdell/South Side Sox The late-blooming rookie helps the White Sox limp (crawl?) through the dog days of summer with a pair of solid starts Jesse Scholtens’ South Side debut last April didn’t generate much of a buzz, but his recent pitching starts certainly have. After the trade deadline left the White Sox rotation as hollow as Rick Hahn’s head, Scholtens got his chance to shine ...2023
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  • • Cub Tracks’ repent, harlequin
    Photo by Mike Carlson/MLB Photos via Getty Images All the #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. The future is second hand, observed minutely. Thanks to Unca Harlan, Lowell George, and Danny Rockett. Cubs win again! Welcome to today’s edition of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, a...2023

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