Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider announced Friday that the club will open a six-game homestand against the Cleveland Guardians on the evening of April 24, hoping to generate early-season traction. The series begins after a 2-2 start and an off‑day that gives Schneider time to evaluate his bullpen and lineup options. With the 2025 […]
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler will take the mound Saturday against the Atlanta Braves, marking his first major‑league appearance since the spring training shutdown. Manager Rob Thomson confirmed the veteran left‑hander is slated for a limited 90‑pitch outing as part of his rehab plan. A three‑time All‑Star who has twice finished second in NL Cy […]
Baltimore Orioles ace Corbin Burnes took a significant step in his Tommy John surgery recovery by throwing a bullpen session in front of the Major League coaching staff at Chase Field. The session came as part of Burnes’ rehabilitation timeline, with the team monitoring his progress closely as he works toward returning to the rotation. […]
The San Diego Padres added right-handed reliever Jose Leclerc on a minor league contract Monday, reinforcing a bullpen that already ranks among the National League’s deepest as Manny Machado and the club push toward the 2026 regular season. The signing, reported by Mike Rodriguez, functions primarily as depth insurance behind closer Mason Miller. Leclerc, 32, […]
With Opening Day for the 2026 Major League Baseball season just hours away, the final window for blockbuster roster moves is closing fast. MLB Free Agency and late trade activity are colliding, forcing front offices to make hard calls before the regular season locks rosters in place. Bleacher Report pitched several high-profile hypothetical deals on […]
Nick Pivetta gets the ball Thursday when the San Diego Padres open the 2026 season against the Detroit Tigers at 1 p.m. PT, manager Craig Stammen confirmed Monday. The nod marks Pivetta’s first career Opening Day start — a milestone that would have seemed far-fetched just 14 months ago, before he signed with San Diego […]
The Los Angeles Angels enter the final stretch of 2026 spring training with more roster uncertainty than most AL West rivals — and the advanced metrics from camp are worth unpacking. March 24 finds the Halos still sorting through outfield depth, rotation questions, and a lineup that ranked near the bottom of the American League […]
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 […]
A fresh trade proposal would send Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for outfielder Jarren Duran, according to a scenario outlined by Bleacher Report’s Kerry Miller. The idea surfaced Tuesday, March 24, 2026, and immediately drew scrutiny from D-Backs fans who know exactly what Marte means to this […]
San Francisco Giants outfielder Harrison Bader will suit up for Team Israel in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, his first appearance in the international tournament. Bader, a Jewish player, joins a roster built from Jewish professionals across Major League Baseball, giving the Giants a direct link to one of the WBC’s more closely watched national […]