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Carson Williams Rays Prospect Named Starting Shortstop Following .281 Spring
Carson Williams Rays top prospect will start at shortstop after hitting .281 with a home run and a stolen base during spring training.
MLB Power Rankings: Dodgers Chase Three-Peat with 102-60 Projected Record
The Los Angeles Dodgers enter the 2026 season atop the MLB Power Rankings with a 98% playoff probability and a payroll exceeding all rivals by $30 million.
Carter Baumler Secures Rangers Bullpen Spot After 96.8 MPH Strikeout
Rookie right-hander Carter Baumler made the Texas Rangers Opening Day roster after striking out Isaac Collins during a Monday night mound visit from Skip Schumaker.
Roki Sasaki Issues Six Walks and Surrenders Five Runs in Final Spring Tune-Up
Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki struggled with his command on Monday night, walking six batters and hitting two more in a 66-pitch outing against the Los Angeles Angels.
Analyzing the Statistical Impact of Pete Crow-Armstrong’s 2024 Campaign
A deep dive into the specific numbers, defensive metrics, and offensive milestones achieved by Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong during his first full Major League season.
Brandon Woodruff to Start March 31 Against Rays, Avoiding Injured List Stint
Two-time All-Star Brandon Woodruff will start the Milwaukee Brewers' fifth game of the season on March 31 against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Andrew McCutchen Hits .444 to Secure $1.25M Texas Rangers Roster Spot
Veteran Andrew McCutchen, 39, earned an Opening Day roster spot with the Texas Rangers after recording an 8-for-18 spring training performance.
JJ Wetherholt Secures Spot on Cardinals Opening Day Roster
Shortstop JJ Wetherholt, the seventh overall selection in the 2024 draft, has officially made the St. Louis Cardinals' active roster following a 19-home run minor league season.
Carson Benge Secures Mets Starting Right Field Job Following .366 Spring Performance
New York Mets prospect Carson Benge has officially made the Opening Day roster as the starting right fielder after posting a .366 batting average in spring training.
Seiya Suzuki to Start Season on IL Following Knee Strain in WBC Quarterfinal
Seiya Suzuki will miss the Chicago Cubs' Opening Day against the Washington Nationals due to a right knee ligament strain suffered during the World Baseball Classic.
Spencer Strider Sidelined by Oblique Strain; Braves Rotation Faces New Setback
Right-hander Spencer Strider will begin the season on the injured list after a diagnosed oblique strain forced him out of Monday's spring training finale.
Blue Jays Extensions: John Schneider Signs Through 2028, Ross Atkins Through 2031
The Toronto Blue Jays finalized multi-year extensions for John Schneider and Ross Atkins following a 20-win improvement during the 2025 season.
2026 MLB Offseason: Kyle Tucker Joins Dodgers as Pete Alonso Inks $155M Deal
The 2026 MLB offseason featured Pete Alonso signing a $155 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles while the Dodgers landed the market's top free agent.
Shohei Ohtani Jersey Fetches Record $1.5M After 13-0 WBC Victory
A Shohei Ohtani jersey worn during Japan's 13-0 win against Chinese Taipei set a new auction record, selling for $1,500,010 on Sunday night.
Mets Outfielder Mike Tauchman Slated for Meniscus Surgery
Veteran outfielder Mike Tauchman faces a significant recovery period after being diagnosed with a torn meniscus that requires surgical intervention.
Phillies Secure Cristopher Sanchez with $107 Million Six-Year Extension
Left-handed pitcher Cristopher Sanchez has finalized a six-year contract extension with the Philadelphia Phillies worth $107 million after finishing second in Cy Young voting.
Randy Arozarena Issues Apology to Cal Raleigh Following Profane WBC Outburst
Seattle Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena apologized to catcher Cal Raleigh on Saturday for expletive-laced comments made during the World Baseball Classic.
Seiya Suzuki Injury Forces Cubs Outfielder to Miss Opening Day Against Washington
Seiya Suzuki will be absent from the Chicago Cubs' season opener at Wrigley Field following a right knee ligament strain sustained during the World Baseball Classic.
Orioles Move Dean Kremer to Minors After Leading Team in Wins and Strikeouts
Baltimore optioned 30-year-old right-hander Dean Kremer to minor league camp on Saturday despite his 171⅔ innings pitched last season.
Washington Nationals Release Right-Handed Reliever Drew Smith
The Washington Nationals have officially parted ways with right-handed pitcher Drew Smith, terminating his minor league contract and making him a free agent.
Pirates Reassign Konnor Griffin After 4 HR and 9 RBI Performance in Florida
Shortstop Konnor Griffin was reassigned to minor league camp on Saturday after recording 13 strikeouts in 41 spring training at-bats.
Austin Slater Exercises Release Clause After Missing Tigers Opening Day Roster
Outfielder Austin Slater has opted out of his minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers after failing to secure a spot on the club's season-opening roster.
Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza Moves Sean Manaea to Bullpen for Piggyback Role
The New York Mets will utilize a five-man rotation to open the season, moving Sean Manaea to a bullpen piggyback role.
Yankees Move Jasson Dominguez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
The New York Yankees officially optioned outfielder Jasson Dominguez to their Triple-A affiliate on Friday, shifting the 21-year-old to the RailRiders roster.