Scott Boras had already shaken hands with the Atlanta Braves. Before the 2018 MLB Draft, Boras locked in a verbal agreement for Atlanta to select catcher Cal Raleigh in the fourth round at a $1 million signing bonus — then told every other club to stand down. Seattle ignored that warning, grabbed Raleigh anyway, signed […]
The Minnesota Twins enter 2026 with two compelling storylines built around youth and resilience. Luke Keaschall, just 23 years old, and center fielder Byron Buxton are drawing the loudest pre-season buzz heading into a pivotal year in Minneapolis. Spring Training is the season of optimism, sure — but the numbers behind these Twins predictions carry […]
The Colorado Rockies have locked in their 2026 Opening Day roster, with manager Warren Schaeffer confirming Sunday that both infielder Rumfield and outfielder Karros secured spots on the big-league club. Two roster battles resolved in one announcement — that’s a clean way to head into the new season at Coors Field. The decisions give Denver’s […]
Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Tommy Troy went 3-for-4 starting at second base against the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday, per CBS Sports. That outing built on what CBS Sports called a “strong spring” for Troy in the Cactus League, adding to his case for a real role in Arizona’s 2026 infield. Troy’s spring numbers carry extra weight […]
The Oakland Athletics have told Kyler Murray he would be welcome to return to professional baseball, reviving a story that began with the 2018 MLB Draft, after the Arizona Cardinals informed Murray they plan to release him, NBC Sports reported Thursday. Murray, now 28, was the ninth overall pick in that draft and signed a […]
St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Quinn Mathews fanned seven Pittsburgh Pirates batters while allowing just two hits over 2.2 innings in a Grapefruit League game Thursday, March 5, 2026. The outing was his third spring appearance, and the results gave roster builders a sharp look at a young arm heading into the 2026 season. Mathews gave […]
St. Louis Cardinals prospect Joshua Baez hit a two-run home run against the Baltimore Orioles in Grapefruit League play on Friday, March 6, 2026, adding a fresh data point to what the MLB Playoff Picture could look like for St. Louis later this year. Baez also drew a walk in that same outing, giving Cardinals […]
The MLB Schedule Today on March 8, 2026, lands in the thick of Cactus League and Grapefruit League play, with the Milwaukee Brewers and Colorado Rockies among the clubs shaping their rosters before the regular season. Spring Training results carry real weight this year. Fringe players push for spots and key pitchers test their health […]
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Rhett Lowder allowed two hits and struck out three batters over three scoreless frames in a Wednesday spring training start against Team Cuba, per CBS Sports. The outing strengthens Lowder’s bid for a spot in Cincinnati’s 2026 rotation, building on solid work after he returned from a health-related absence. The Reds compete […]
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner remains in spring training camp as of March 5, 2026, anchoring a lineup that has seen seven players depart for international tournament commitments. Turner’s presence in Clearwater gives the club a stable offensive core while teammates scatter across competing nations. MLB.com identified Trea Turner, Bryce Harper, and Kyle Schwarber as […]