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Zack Wheeler set to return vs Braves as Phillies chase NL East

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 […]

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Corbin Burnes Throws Bullpen Session in Tommy John Rehab

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. […]

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Manny Machado in San Diego Padres uniform during 2026 spring training at Peoria Sports Complex

Manny Machado’s Padres Bullpen Gets Depth With Leclerc Deal

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, […]

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Baseball players on field representing MLB Free Agency and 2026 blockbuster trade proposals

MLB Free Agency Moves Shape 2026 Roster Decisions

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 […]

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San Diego Padres pitcher Nick Pivetta warming up ahead of his 2026 Opening Day start against Detroit

San Diego Padres Name Nick Pivetta 2026 Opening Day Starter

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 […]

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Los Angeles Angels players during 2026 spring training camp at Cactus League facility in Arizona

Los Angeles Angels 2026 Spring Training Outlook and Roster Watch

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 […]

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Colorado Rockies players warming up at Coors Field before the 2026 Opening Day roster announcement

Colorado Rockies Set 2026 Opening Day Roster With Key Moves

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 […]

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Ketel Marte batting for the Arizona Diamondbacks during a 2026 MLB spring training game

Arizona Diamondbacks Ketel Marte Trade Buzz Grows in 2026

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 […]

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San Francisco Giants outfielder Harrison Bader in uniform representing Team Israel at the 2026 World

San Francisco Giants’ Harrison Bader to Play for Team Israel

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 […]

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