15 Spring Training stat lines that matter
It's always tough -- maybe even impossible -- to predict which Spring Training performances will carry over to the regular season. But we try to do it anyway. With domestic Opening Day less than a week away, let's try to pick out some of the players whose stellar springs will
X-factors for 10 teams that missed playoffs in '24
Every season, new teams emerge as legitimate postseason threats after missing out the previous year. In fact, 2024 marked the third straight year with six new playoff teams. If things break right for the 10 teams below, at least some could find themselves playing October baseball in 2025. Here’s one
Experts predict 2025 AL, NL stat leaders
Opening Day is on the way, and it’s time to take a look at who MLB’s statistical standouts will be in 2025. We polled 59 MLB.com experts for their picks on who will lead the American League and National League in six key categories: homers, batting average, stolen bases, ERA,
Royals acquire OF Canha from Brewers (source)
SURPRISE, Ariz. – The Royals made a late spring roster addition by acquiring outfielder Mark Canha from the Brewers for a player to be named later or cash considerations on Friday, sources told MLB.com. Canha, 36, was on a Minor League deal in Spring Training with Milwaukee and is 2-for-23
O's reunite with veteran SP Kyle Gibson on 1-year deal
SARASOTA, Fla. -- A familiar face is returning to Baltimore to provide the Orioles with additional pitching depth for the 2025 season. Welcome back, Kyle Gibson.
Injuries: Darvish, R. Suárez, Kirby, Freeman, Scherzer
Stay up-to-date with all the latest news on injured players across Major League Baseball.
2 generations in pinstripes: Cody nears full-circle moment
TAMPA, Fla. – Cody Bellinger instantly recognized the moment, flashing a knowing grin -- even brighter than the one in the photograph from more than a decade ago. It was taken on the Yankee Stadium diamond in 2011, and the teenager was posing alongside his father, Clay Bellinger -- a
FREE MLB.TV: Watch every available Spring Training game
Opening Day for nearly every MLB team is fast approaching. Are you ready? If not, you surely will be thanks to the MLB.TV Free Spring Training Preview (sponsored by Geico). Starting today, watch all available games -- for free! -- on MLB.TV. From today through the end of Grapefruit and
Bautista feels good, but Opening Day status remains up in air
SARASOTA, Fla. -- Amid some uncertainty over whether Félix Bautista will be deemed ready for inclusion on the Orioles’ Opening Day roster in six days, the All-Star closer remains confident he is trending in that direction ahead of the team’s Thursday opener in Toronto. “That still remains the goal,” Bautista
D-backs reach 5-year deal with hard-throwing reliever Martinez (source)
PHOENIX -- The D-backs and reliever Justin Martinez have agreed on a five-year, $18 million contract extension, a source told MLB.com reporter Steve Gilbert. The club has not confirmed the deal.
Top prospect Baldwin on Braves' Opening Day roster: 'No question he's ready for it'
NORTH PORT, Fla. -- It’s been assumed Drake Baldwin will serve as the Braves’ primary catcher while Sean Murphy misses the first week or two of the regular season with a cracked left rib. But the intention to place Baldwin on the Opening Day roster became official on Friday, when
Which ranked prospects are still vying for Opening Day spots?
With Spring Training reaching the home stretch, teams are beginning the process of finalizing their Opening Day rosters. A number of the game's up-and-coming prospects remain in the mix for big league jobs at this critical juncture, vying for final roster spots that have yet to be decided upon. Here’s
Tokyo Series shatters multiple records
The 2025 Tokyo Series presented by Guggenheim which marked the homecoming of reigning National League MVP Shohei Ohtani along with four other Japanese-born players on the two Clubs set new MLB records for viewership, merchandise sales, and attendance making it the largest standalone international event in Major League Baseball history.
Baty earning big opportunity with Mets as torrid spring continues
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Friday’s Grapefruit League game was barely an hour old, yet Brett Baty had clearly established himself as the most productive player on the field. In the first inning, Baty ranged left from his position at third base, gloved a grounder, slid smoothly on one leg
Kirby (shoulder inflammation) takes first big step in rehab
PEORIA, Ariz. -- On the same day that Mariners manager Dan Wilson announced how Seattle’s rotation will slot out to begin the regular season, the notable name absent among that group took the first big step in his rehab from the arm injury that will sideline him for the schedule’s
Unsatisfied by '24, Winn wants to be 'one of the faces' of MLB
JUPITER, Fla. -- By most accounts, Masyn Winn had a stellar, if not spectacular, rookie season by evolving into one of MLB’s best two-strike hitters while also showing himself to be arguably the most defensively dynamic shortstop in the game. Again, by most accounts.
Rodón shoves, Wells homers twice in Opening Day tuneup
LAKELAND, Fla. – The Yankees’ Opening Day battery of Carlos Rodón and Austin Wells appears ready for prime time. Rodón hurled 4 2/3 scoreless innings in his final spring tuneup, and Wells homered twice as the Yankees defeated the Tigers, 4-0, in Grapefruit League play on Friday at Publix Field.
Owning his voice, Vladdy stepping up for Blue Jays
DUNEDIN, Fla. -- One lazy morning in February, the Blue Jays, still bundled in hoodies, were running through an infield drill. It was the type of drill that belonged in February, with packs of players standing at every position, cycling through. These drills tend to have an unofficial end time,
Trout taking to right field switch: 'I think it's been great'
TEMPE, Ariz. -- After just more than a month into his move from center field to right field, Angels superstar Mike Trout said he’s already noticed a difference in the way his body feels and has enjoyed the transition. Trout, a three-time AL MVP and 11-time All-Star, is aiming for
Skenes MLB debut patch card sells for $1.11M at auction
Pirates ace Paul Skenes' 1-of-1 Rookie Debut Patch Autograph card sold for $1.11 million at auction via Fanatics Collect early Friday morning, one of the highest prices paid for a baseball card. The winning bidder was Dick's Sporting Goods.
Darvish (elbow inflammation) to open season on IL
PEORIA, Ariz. -- Padres right-hander Yu Darvish will miss the start of the season with right elbow inflammation -- news that has largely been expected since Darvish was shut down from throwing after his March 13 start and was confirmed by manager Mike Shildt on Friday. Darvish has played catch
His back improving, Suárez hopes to be ready for regular season
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Phillies left-hander Ranger Suárez's sore back is better, but it is far from certain he will make his first scheduled start in the rotation. It is not how Suárez wanted to finish Spring Training before he enters the biggest season of his professional career. Suárez, who will
Back as Rays' ace, McClanahan's fire never wavered
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Goldschmidt (back) set to return after feeling '100 percent'
TAMPA, Fla. -- Paul Goldschmidt said his back feels “100 percent, or very, very close to it,” one day after participating in live batting practice drills at George M. Steinbrenner Field, and the veteran first baseman continues to believe he will be ready for Opening Day.
Burger, wife Ashlyn form foundation for daughter on World Down Syndrome Day
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day. For the first time, it’s a special day for the Burger family. Rangers infielder Jake Burger and his wife Ashlyn honored the day by announcing the formation of the the Burger Family Foundation, inspired by their daughter Penelope, who was