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Jackson Holliday Surgery Scheduled for Thursday; Orioles Star to Miss Opening Day
Baltimore second baseman Jackson Holliday will undergo a procedure on his right hand this Thursday, forcing him to miss the start of the regular season.

MLB Spring Training: Tracking 30 Players from 6-Foot-7 Outfielders to All-Stars
MLB spring training features a diverse range of talent, including a 6-foot-7 outfielder and a 5-foot-7 spark plug across all 30 teams.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Cites Toronto Policy for 7.8-Foot Lead in World Series Loss
Isiah Kiner-Falefa explains how following Toronto's short-lead policy resulted in a forceout at home during the ninth inning of World Series Game 7.

Anthony Santander Surgery to Sideline Blue Jays Outfielder for 5-6 Months
Toronto outfielder Anthony Santander will undergo surgery on his left shoulder labrum Wednesday and is expected to miss five to six months of action.

Team USA Pitching Staff Reaches Historic Strength Following Epic WBC Finale
The dramatic conclusion of the 2023 World Baseball Classic has sparked a massive wave of commitments from elite American hurlers for the upcoming tournament cycle.

Rockies Sign Tomoyuki Sugano to $5.1M Deal; Kris Bryant Moved to 60-Day IL
The Colorado Rockies and right-handed pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano agreed to a one-year, $5.1 million contract on Tuesday in Scottsdale.

Francisco Lindor Surgery Possible for Hamate Injury; Juan Soto Moves to Left Field
Francisco Lindor faces a potential six-week recovery for a left hamate bone stress reaction while Juan Soto shifts to left field for the 2026 season.

Braves Place Spencer Schwellenbach on 60-Day IL Due to Elbow Inflammation
Right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach will miss significant time after the Atlanta Braves placed him on the 60-day injured list during the first spring workout.

Corbin Burnes Targets Mid-July Return Following $210 Million Deal and Surgery
Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes is aiming for an All-Star break return after posting a 2.66 ERA in 11 starts prior to his 2025 elbow injury.