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• Luis Robert’s Slow Start

April tends to be relatively quiet on the transaction front. The early part of the month saw a handful of extensions as talks that had begun in Spring Training carried into the regular season. There probably won't be much more significant hot stove activity for the next couple months. That's largely because all but three…...2025
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• How the Padres rounded out their starting rotation

Nick Pivetta | Photo by Brendon Baranov/MLB Photos via Getty Images Nick Pivetta and Kyle Hart step in Prior to the start of spring training, the Padres had their top three starters—Michael King, Dylan Cease and Yu Darvish—with Randy Vasquez and Matt Waldron available for the back end. Depth was an issue with only Henry Baez, Ryan Bergert, Omar Cruz and Jhony Brito listed on the 40-man ros...2025
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• Nationals News: DJ Herz to undergo Tommy John Surgery

Geoff Burke-Imagn Images It has been headed in this direction for a while, but now we know that DJ Herz is going to have Tommy John Surgery When DJ Herz went down with a UCL sprain in late March, the fear was that he would have to undergo Tommy John Surgery. Based on reports and his reaction, that seems to be where we are headed. Herz put out a tweet that heavily implied that he would go u...2025
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• Rangers Release JT Chargois
The Rangers have released right-hander JT Chargois, per the transaction log at MiLB.com. He’d been pitching for their Triple-A affiliate after signing a minor league deal in the offseason. Chargois pitched well for the Rangers in spring training, rattling off 4 2/3 shutout frames, but he didn’t make the initial cut and opened the season…...2025
• It’s Spencer Strider time once again as Braves go for series win in Toronto

Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images The Return of the King April 5, 2024, was the last time that Spencer Strider appeared in a baseball game that counted. He lasted four innings but was clearly off, with a 4/3 K/BB ratio and an average fastball velocity he had only shown in one of his 2023 starts. He then hit the shelf with elbow woes, and you pretty much know the rest: an internal brace p...2025
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• David Festa Is Trying To Keep His Party On Wheels
David Festa had an encouraging rookie season. He gave up 12 earned runs in his first two outings but settled in afterward. Festa yielded 23 earned runs in 54⅓ innings in his next 12 starts (3.15 ERA), living up to the hype as the Minnesota Twins’ No. 5 prospect last year. However, Festa started this season in Triple-A after giving up 15 runs in four spring training starts....2025
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• Nationals News: DJ Herz to undergo Tommy John Surgery
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• It’s Spencer Strider time once again as Braves go for series win in Toronto
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• Cubs roster moves: Matt Shaw and Nate Pearson optioned, Eli Morgan to injured list

Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images The first of these moves, Shaw being sent down, was not expected. The Cubs gave rookie Matt Shaw the third-base job out of Spring Training. The 2023 first-round pick had hit well at all levels of the minor leagues. Unfortunately, that hasn’t yet translated to MLB performance. In 18 games so far this year and 68 plate appearances, Shaw is batting .172/.2...2025
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• San Diego Padres leaning on Jose Iglesias to keep season on course

San Diego Padres Jose Iglesias | Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images The veteran is capable to contribute in Cronenworth’s absence. The 2025 season seemed to unravel (according to on social media) when Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jake Cronenworth were injured and had to leave the game on the same night. Each is a lightning bolt to the San Diego Padres offense, and losing both b...2025
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• 2025 Brewers Minor League Roundup: Week 3

Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images Woodruff, Myers continue to rehab with Triple-A Nashville As a reminder, every Monday morning I’ll be bringing you a quick recap of the previous week’s minor league activity — including highlights, roster updates, standout performances, and more. Without further ado, here’s this week’s edition: Triple-A Nashville (7-7) The Sounds wen...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for April 14, 2025

Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images Cole Ragans can only be stopped by cramps. Anne Rogers writes that Cole Ragans was masterful on Sunday. If not for a left hamstring cramp that Ragans began to feel throughout his outing and more while facing Austin Hedges in the eighth inning, the Royals’ lefty might have completed his first career complete game. He was that dominant and that efficient, ...2025
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• 2025 DRaysBay Community Prospect List

Carson Williams #65 and Brayden Taylor #93 of the Tampa Bay Rays run off the field during the first ever spring training Spring Breakout game | Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images Eleven new players enter the annual top prospect list. Welcome back to the annual DRaysBay Community Prospect List, a treasured tradition at the site where our community diligently votes ...2025
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• Rays 8, Braves 3: Boyle’s spot start fuels series victory

Dominik Vega Waking up today, we expected Shane Baz to take the mound for the series finale against Atlanta. When it was announced that Joe Boyle would instead be making his Rays debut, Rays fans had every right to be worried as to the reason why. Exhale, there was no injury to Baz. The Rays just decided to push everyone in the rotation back one day and give Boyle a spot start after his st...2025
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• Colorado Rockies recall Adael Amador

Photo by Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images The move comes after an injury to Tyler Freeman. This morning, the Colorado Rockies announced they have recalled Adael Amador (No. 3 PuRP) from the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes. Colorado Rockies Rockies Club Information Announcement The story was first reported by Thomas Harding. Last night, it was confirmed by Ama...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Braves take part in first-ever game at Nationals Park

The ending stunk but oh well! It’s in the past! Braves Franchise History 2008: The Atlanta Braves and the Nationals play the first game ever at Nationals Park with Atlanta falling 3-2 when Ryan Zimmerman hits a walk-off home run off Peter Moylan. MLB History 1948: Cardinals pitcher Murry Dickson becomes the first pitcher to throw a nine-inning no-hitter in spring training history. 1966: Dodgers...2025
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• Friday Rockpile: 5 Opening Day wishes for the Colorado Rockies

Allan Henry-Imagn Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, March 27, 2025 Before the Rockies have even played a game, they are already three games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers. Here we go again. Today, at 2:10 p.m. MT, the Rockies will begin their 2025 campaign. With 26 out of 30 MLB teams opening the season on Thursday, and the Dodgers and Cubs having played two games March...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for March 24, 2025

Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images We will have real baseball this week! Vinnie Pasquantino exited Saturday’s game with a hamstring strain. “I feel fine,” Pasquantino said as he got ready to leave with the team for the airport and then fly to Texas. “I don’t want to put any timeframe on it, but I don’t think – my gut tells me it’s not going to affect anything. But my gut is not the medical st...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for March 20, 2025

Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images One week until Opening Day. Daniel Lynch IV’s last Spring Training outing could hint at his role this season: Lynch will get a few appearances out of the bullpen this week as the Cactus League schedule wraps up, with an inning Wednesday and two scheduled on Friday, while Kris Bubic remains in the rotation and is scheduled for his sixth spring game (fifth st...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for March 14, 2025

Did you think you’d see Daniel Mengden today? | Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images Asia baseball previews begin today with the CPBL At Royals.com, Anne Rogers writes about how Hunter Renfroe is, say it with me everyone, in the best shape of his life! Renfroe came into camp this year leaner, thanks to offseason training that included going to a physical therapist and focusing on his diet a...2025
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• Snap me perfect: The Darrell Porter story

The catcher’s autobiography reveals the demons that haunted him. Note: This article deals with drug abuse and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, please reach out for help. You’re not alone and it’s never too late. Pick up the phone and call the National Drug Helpline at 844-289-0879 or the 24/7 National Drug Addiction Hotline at 855-970-1593. The Roya...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for February 26, 2025

Photo by Jeremy Chen/Getty Images The best slugger in Northwest Arkansas Naturals history is back in Kansas City. MLB.com’s Anne Rogers and David Adler look at some of the intense work from Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. this spring at getting better on the basepaths. They’re incorporating audio components along with the visual technology on when to react, as well as ways to o...2025
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• Phanatic fanatic: Harper sports tattoo of mascot
Phillies star Bryce Harper arrived at spring training sporting a tattoo on his right arm of the team's iconic Phillie Phanatic mascot zooming around on an all-terrain vehicle....2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for February 24, 2025

Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images Maikel Garcia is making adjustments. Jac Caglianone hit his first spring training home run on Sunday. “That was loud,” manager Matt Quatraro said. “And it didn’t look like a huge effort on his part, either. We know he’s got huge pop, but to be able to put that good of a swing on the ball in a game like that, close game, controlling his emotions like that...2025
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• Baseball history unpacked, February 17

Who am I? Guess right and you could win 5,000 BCB points. | Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Evers takes over for Chance, Lefebvre and Lasorda duke it out, and other stories. Guess the identity of our pictured birthday player and win 5,000 BCB points. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased ...2025
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"While that might lead to a significant break-in time compared to the Yankees (who made the switch in Spring Training), the end result could be some of the highest hitting numbers we’ve ever seen in Major League Baseball."

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"Rays to play 2025 season at Yankees' spring field"

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"The beginning of the 2021 season was also affected by the pandemic, with Spring Training shortened."

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"Atlanta Braves Bring Back Veteran Reliever Jesse Chavez"

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"Tylor Megill came out of nowhere to become potential Mets saving grace"

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"Sources: MLB finalizing return-to-play proposal"

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"It’s a minor league deal with a non-roster invitation for Spring Training."

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"Yanks acquire QB Wilson in trade with Rangers"

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"The first home run of Spring Training 2017 belongs to the Yankees' Didi Gregorius, who went deep on the first pitch he saw in Friday's Grapefruit League opener against the Phillies."

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"Pirates Fan Saves Kid in the Stands from Getting Hit in the Face with Bat"

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"QB Wilson accepts invite to spring training"

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"The World Series-champion Giants will open their Spring Training schedule on March 3 against the Athletics at newly renovated HoHoKam Stadium in Mesa, Ariz."

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• San Diego Padres play ‘Shildtball’

Mike Shildt | Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Petco Park hitting shines When Mike Shildt took over as manager of the Padres in 2024, he established communication among the veterans on the team, emphasizing a need for consistency and to build a winning culture. During the season we heard terms like “elite adjusters”. “winning on the margins”, “winners find solutions”, and “regardless of cir...2025
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• San Diego Padres leaning on Jose Iglesias to keep season on course
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• Rule 5 Draft Update: April Edition
Last winter’s Rule 5 draft was relatively busy, as 15 players were selected across 14 teams. Not all of those players broke camp, so we’ll check in on the class to see which draftees impressed enough in Spring Training to make their major league debuts. A quick refresh for those unfamiliar with the process: the…...2025
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• Royals fans should not be too quick to pull the plug on Sam Long

Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images Sam Long has struggled to start the year, but are fans being too harsh with their criticism of him? Though Sam Long has only pitched in six innings thus far in the season, he has not looked like himself, and his struggles have been put on full display. His 10.50 ERA, 2.17 WHIP, and .400 BABIP have raised a great deal of concern for Royals fans early in the...2025
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• San Diego Padres minor league update week #2

Padres affiliates Double-A through Single-A started their seasons The minor league season has completed the second week with all the Padres affiliates playing games. The light air of El Paso inflates the offense so those numbers will not look good for pitchers most of the time but attention to strikeouts is a good rule of thumb. Many of the top prospects are in Fort Wayne (High-A) and San ...2025
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• The Braves head to Tampa to face the Rays under the sun - and here’s how you can watch

Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images It will be just like Spring Training but different. The Atlanta Braves head to Florida to face the Tampa Bay Rays but it won’t be the first time the team has placed at the Rays’ stadium this year. With the Rays playing at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa due to the hurricane damage at Tropicana Field, the Braves to return the stadium wher...2025
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• Baseball history unpacked, April 11

Emmett Ashford | Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. The first black MLB umpire, Emmett Ashford*, debuts, and other stories for the discerning reader. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and v...2025
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• San Diego Padres leaning on Jose Iglesias to keep season on course
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• 2025 Brewers Minor League Roundup: Week 3
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• Robert Suarez back to being dominant

Robert Suarez | Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images Closer has converted six save attempts, has not allowed a hit It appeared that the decline of San Diego Padres closer Robert Suarez was inevitable during Spring Training. He was not as dominant in the second half of last season as he was in the first half, and it looked like opposing hitters were finally getting the timing of his typical...2025
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• Royals fans should not be too quick to pull the plug on Sam Long
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• Braves set to face Rays at Steinbrenner Field

Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images The Braves will play in two not-technically-MLB-level parks this year, and this series features one of them. We don’t know yet exactly what the 2025 season will be remembered for, but one possibility is that it features official, run-of-the-mill MLB games in not just one park not originally built to host such games, but two. There’s whatever is going on...2025
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• Ben Rice Continues Torrid Start for Yankees - April 10, 2025
Ben Rice (1B/DH-Yankees) Rice continues his torrid start with his 3rd home run of the season. Now sporting a .306 batting average and 1.086 OPS, Rice has seemingly taken over as the Yankees everyday leadoff hitter. He displays characteristics of a more "modern" top of the order hitter as he has drawn 7 walks and struck out 11 times over 11 games while displaying big power with 6 xbh. He is 2 for...2025
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• Braves report Rafael Montero to Atlanta; send down Zach Thompson

Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images The Braves have officially brought their new reliever into the fold. Last night during their 7-5 win over the Phillies, the Atlanta Braves added to their rotation by taking Rafael Montero off the hands of the Astros. The next question after the trade was when would we see Montero eventually show up in a Braves uniform. The answer to that question i...2025
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• What’s going on with Chris Sale’s velocity?

Photo by Kathryn Skeean/MLB Photos via Getty Images Everyone is talking about it elsewhere, may as well do so here. By this point, you’re probably aware that 2025 Chris Sale hasn’t had 2024 NL Cy Young Chris Sale results. His three Game Scores (v2) have been 53, 51, and 33 last night; in 2024, he didn’t have three Game Scores at 53 or below until getting blown up by the Athletics on June 1...2025
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• Road woes continue for the Atlanta Braves

Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images At least they finally won a game away from Cobb County? Well, that was one of the series of all time, huh? The Atlanta Braves travelled down to Tampa hot off the heels of winning their first series of the season over their divisional rivals in the form of the Philadelphia Phillies. The obvious hope for Atlanta heading into this series was that they would...2025
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• Braves vs. Rays series recap: Road woes continue for Atlanta

Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images At least they finally won a game away from Cobb County? Well, that was one of the series of all time, huh? The Atlanta Braves travelled down to Tampa hot off the heels of winning their first series of the season over their divisional rivals in the form of the Philadelphia Phillies. The obvious hope for Atlanta heading into this series was that they would...2025
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• Battery Power’s Atlanta Braves Player of the Week: Marcell Ozuna

Photo by Cole Carter/MLB Photos via Getty Images Finally, a week where Spencer Schwellenbach wasn’t the only viable option. After the first two Sundays of the regular season, the struggles that begot most of the regular members of the Atlanta Braves line-up - combined with two dazzling starts by pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach - made Schwellenbach an easy choice for Battery Power’s Player of...2025
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• Game Thread #14: Milwaukee Brewers (7-6) @ Arizona Diamondbacks (7-6)

Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images Brewers and Diamondbacks kick off series in Phoenix The Brewers start the second leg of their two-city road trip this evening when they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix. It’s a matchup between two teams with playoff aspirations who come in with the same record at 7-6. Check out Harrison’s series preview here. A day after they got a solid ...2025
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• Game Thread #14: Milwaukee Brewers (7-6) @ Arizona Diamondbacks (7-6)

Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images Brewers and Diamondbacks kick off series in Phoenix The Brewers start the second leg of their two-city road trip this evening when they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix. It’s a matchup between two teams with playoff aspirations who come in with the same record, at 7-6. Check out Harrison’s series preview here. A day after they got a solid...2025
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• The Braves head to Tampa to face the Rays under the sun - and here’s how you can watch
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• San Diego Padres Brandon Lockridge pushing for increased playing time

San Diego Padres Brandon Lockridge | Photo by Griffin Quinn/MLB Photos via Getty Images The former Yankee farm hand is making a name for himself in the brown & gold. San Diego Padres Brandon Lockridge is on a mission to become more than a fourth outfielder on the roster. With Jackson Merrill on the injured list with a hamstring strain, Lockridge can strengthen his hold as the permanent ri...2025
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• Braves Minor League Preview 4/10

Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images Quadzilla returns to the mound for what is likely his final rehab start before re-joining Atlanta. There is a full slate of minor league games today with pitching dominating the headlines (no surprise there!). Over in Gwinnett, Spencer Strider is making what is likely his final rehab start while 2024 draft pick Owen Hackman, and the hard throwing JR Ritchi...2025
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Blake Burkhalter tosses six innings in double-A debut

Photo by Paul Abell/Minor League Baseball via Getty Images Burkhalter struck out three and got 10 swing and misses in his first start for Columbus Despite the Braves losing to the Phillies, it was a busy and productive day down on the farm as multiple teams came away victorious on Tuesday. There were also several individual performances worth highlighting. So, without further ado, let’s di...2025
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• QB Wilson accepts invite to spring training
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has again accepted an offer to appear at the Rangers' spring training complex in Surprise, Arizona....2015
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• Sources: MLB finalizing return-to-play proposal
MLB expects to offer a return-to-play proposal to the players' union within a week as teams have begun to encourage players to prepare for a "spring" training that could begin in mid-June and a season that would start in early July, sources told ESPN....2020
• Will Ferrell to play every position for 10 teams in one day
In a role filled with hopes and dreams, Will Ferrell will be at five different Spring Training ballparks in Arizona on Thursday as production begins on a new HBO special from "Funny Or Die," in partnership with Major League Baseball. Dedicating the special to the fight against cancer, Ferrell is also honoring the historic feat of Bert Campaneris five decades ago by playing every position on the fi...2015
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• Sources: MLB plans to suspend spring training
Spring training is expected to be suspended Thursday, sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan, and the start of the season is likely to be delayed....2020
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• Will Ferrell to play every position for 10 teams in one day
In a role filled with hopes and dreams, Will Ferrell will be at five different Spring Training ballparks in Arizona on Thursday as production begins on a new HBO special from "Funny Or Die," in partnership with Major League Baseball. Dedicating the special to the fight against cancer, Ferrell is also honoring the historic feat of Bert Campaneris five decades ago by playing every position on the fi...2015
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• Report: Russell Wilson to appear at Rangers' spring training again in 2015
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• Kelly locks down Yanks as Sox secure series win
Joe Kelly, slowed by a right biceps injury in Spring Training, was superb in his first start of 2015, retiring 17 straight Yankees during one stretch of his seven innings of one-hit ball in Boston's 8-4 win over the Yankees. Adam Warren tossed 5 1/3 innings to take the loss for New York....2015
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• Ben Rice Continues Torrid Start for Yankees - April 10, 2025
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• Carpenter and Torkelson Power the Tigers - April 6, 2025
Kerry Carpenter (OF-DET) went deep again as he went 1-5 with a 2-run jack against the White Sox on Saturday. The 27 year-old is now off to a solid start to the 2025 campaign as he's now hitting .250 with 3 homers, 8 RBI, and 4 runs scored across 29 PA thanks to the last two games, during which he's hit all 3 dingers. Thanks, in part at least, to Riley Green and a resurgent Spencer Torkelson hittin...2025
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• AL Week 2 Strategy-April 5, 2025
In The Field SS Zach Neto started a rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake City. He hit a solo home run on Thursday night. He is getting closer to a return because he was able to play in the field on Friday night. He is tracking towards a return sometime next week. He is looking to build off his strong 2024 season (.249 AVG with 23 HR/30 SB). The Angels have been mixing and matching at short w...2025
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• Bullish on Kyle Manzardo - March 31, 2025
Kyle Manzardo (DH-CLE) continued his hot start to the new campaign by going 2-5 with a 2-run bomb against the Royals on Sunday afternoon. The 24 year-old did not impress in 156 PA as he made his MLB debut a season ago, logging a .234 average, 5 homers, and 15 RBI while fanning at a 26.5% clip. But Manzardo has been on a tear since spring training this year, as he posted a .321 average, 4 dingers, ...2025
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• Soto Slugs first HR for Mets in Win - March 29, 2025
Juan Soto (OF - Mets) Soto hit his first home with the Mets Friday night. There isn't much more to be said about one of the best players in all of baseball. Soto has a chance for a huge season driving in runs hitting behind Francisco Lindor and scoring runs via Pete Alonso's bat. One fun Juan Soto fact: 2019 was the last time Soto had more strikeouts than walks and should easily get to his third ...2025
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• Rookies made the Opening Day Roster-March 27, 2025
Welcome Back! We have an exciting Opening Day 2025 on tap for Thursday, March 27. Cam Smith-Astros-RF The Astros made the announcement that 3B Cam Smith has made the roster, and the expectation is that he will play right field. He was the centerpiece of the Kyle Tucker trade. Smith played in 32 games in the minors last year after getting drafted in the first round. He hit .313 with 7 HR, 20 R...2025
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• Vets on the move - March 24th, 2025
Willy Adames landed in San Fransisco, signing a seven-year deal this offseason. The 29-year-old bounced back in 2024 after a career-worst 2023 campaign. He hit .217 with a 94 wRC+ and 24 homers in '23. Last season, he hit .251 with a 119 wRC+ and tallied 32 homers and 110 RBIs (both career highs). Adames has been scorching with his new team in spring training, slashing a ridiculous .364/.429/.614 ...2025
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• Coming Down the Homestretch- Preseason Prep- March 23, 2025
As we come close to the domestic Opening Day on Thursday, rosters and rotations are falling in line. Players are getting slotted into where they will open the season. There are also still some moves. And, of course, not a day goes by without some injury news to raise questions about how playing time will be impacted. The Tigers were a surprise participant in the 2024 postseason. P Tarik Skubal ca...2025
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• Preseason Prep - March 22, 2025
Matt Shaw Shaw made his big league debut with the Cubs a couple days ago, and boy was it on a big stage. The Cubs rookie played third during their series in Japan. Shaw went 1-9 during that series, but that isn't really notable. What is notable is that Shaw is now creeping up draft boards, and with multi-positional eligibility between 2B, 3B, and SS, there is a ton of intrigue. He stole 31 bags a...2025
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• Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep - March 21, 2025
Alexis Diaz, CIN Diaz has struggled mightily this spring, allowing 5 ER's in 2.1 IP with 5 BB's, 1 HBP and just 1 K across his 3 appearances. It was almost a given heading into spring training that Diaz would be the Reds closer in 2025, but that is very much in question right now, and there's even a possibility that he opens the season in the minors. Diaz already showed significant decline last...2025
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• Nationals News: DJ Herz to undergo Tommy John Surgery
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• Rangers Release JT Chargois
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• It’s Spencer Strider time once again as Braves go for series win in Toronto
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• David Festa Is Trying To Keep His Party On Wheels
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• Rangers Re-Sign Nick Ahmed To Minor League Deal
The Rangers have re-signed infielder Nick Ahmed to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He was participating in extended spring training this weekend, per Phrake Photography. Ahmed, 35, signed a minor league deal with the Rangers in February. He put up a strong .324/.361/.647 showing during Spring Training but didn’t…...2025
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• Matt Shaw Optioned to AAA Iowa, Vidal Bruján Reinstated from IL
Matt Shaw entered spring training as the Cubs’ No. 1 prospect and favorite to win the starting third base job out of camp. That came to pass despite a late start prompted by a mild oblique issue, and Shaw came out of the gate fairly well with a homer and nine runs scored through his … The post Matt Shaw Optioned to AAA Iowa, Vidal Bruján Reinstated from IL appeared first on ....2025
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• Marlins Designate Jonah Bride For Assignment
The Marlins announced that outfielder Jesús Sánchez has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list. He had suffered a left oblique strain during spring training. In a corresponding move, infielder Jonah Bride has been designated for assignment. It’s a somewhat surprising decision. Bride seemed to have a decent breakout with the Fish last year. Acquired…...2025
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• San Diego Padres play ‘Shildtball’
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• San Diego Padres leaning on Jose Iglesias to keep season on course
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• What’s going on with Chris Sale’s velocity?
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• Was the infamous 2016 Braves prospect ranking actually that bad?

Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images It raised the ire of Braves fans across then internet, but did FanGraphs actually get it wrong back in 2015? Back in 2015, when all Atlanta Braves fans had was the hope and wishes on prospects as the Braves were in the midst of their first full-fledged rebuild since the late 1980’s, FanGraphs released a prospect ranking of the top ...2025
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• Four solutions for the Royals’ biggest problem

John Rave #96 of the Kansas City Royals dives for a ball | Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images The specter of a failed call-up shouldn’t prevent the Royals from attempting to improve their roster A week and a half into the season is still too early to panic. You know it, I know it, we all know it. But, the thing is, this is more like 53 weeks into the season - at least when it comes to extre...2025
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• Luis Robert Jr trade rumors persist despite slow season start

Luis Robert Jr. needs to remember he has to play well enough now, in order to be traded soon. | Matt Dirksen/Getty Images Hypothetical deals continue to be thrown around, even though the centerpiece isn’t hitting well enough to be traded Well, it was fun while it lasted. Spring Training Luis Robert Jr. is officially gone, and mid-season, struggling Robert is back on the team. The differen...2025
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• Friday Rockpile: The Rockies need a torpedo-like solution to hitting problems

Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, April 4, 2025 When it comes to what weather will show up on Friday for the Rockies home opener, 9News warns fans of a “precipitation potpourri,” which could include the possibility of graupel, hail and/or rain turning into snow. Friday’s high is 47, so it shouldn’t threaten the 27-degree hom...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for April 4, 2025

Currently, does Jonathan India have the best mane on the team? | Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Time to get back to winning At The Star, Jaylon Thompson collected quotes from around the league concerning how teams feel about the Royals: “I think they understood the work that it took,” Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington said. “They are not going to let up on that side, with the ...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: April 1

On this day 18 years ago, Matt Thornton was guaranteed his White Sox duds for another three years. | Jeff Gross/Getty Images Matt Thornton is rewarded for a great 2006 — and become a high-leverage cornerstone on the South Side 1901 Following teammate Clark Griffith, who signed with the White Sox to become player-manager, Chicago Colts (Cubs) pitcher Nixey Callahan jumped leagues to the Whi...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: ESPN to release original series about the Chiefs

Denny Medley-Imagn Images Chiefs headlines for Saturday, March 29 The latest ESPN, Disney+ and Skydance Sports Announce New ESPN Original Series on the Kansas City Chiefs | The Mothership ESPN, Disney+, and Skydance Sports today announced the development of an upcoming ESPN Original Series on the Kansas City Chiefs. Produced by Words + Pictures in association with Skydance Sports, NFL Fil...2025
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• MLB Power Rankings: Which teams can challenge the Dodgers?

Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Dodgers look like the cream of the crop but there are several teams that could challenge for their crown. Every Major League Baseball team begins a brand new baseball season with hope. In the spring of 1993, as a fresh-faced 16-year-old Phillies fan living in suburban bliss, I had no right to believe that summer was going to be anythin...2025
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• Weekly Pebble Report: Spring Training Wrap-Up

Colorado Rockies minor league report for Wednesday, March 26th, 2025 Once again we have reached the final day of the off-season. Spring training is officially in the rearview and the Colorado Rockies have set their 26-man roster in anticipation for Friday’s Opening Day matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays. Unfortunately, the Rockies will start the 2025 season without a single true rookie on their ...2025
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