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Cleveland Guardians Host White Sox in Spring Training, March 5, 2026

The Cleveland Guardians squared off against the Chicago White Sox on March 5, 2026, in a spring training matchup covered by Bleacher Report with live scores, updates, odds, and injury news. The game represents an early-season look at two American League Central rivals as both clubs prepare for the 2026 regular season. Spring training contests […]

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Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher warming up during 2026 spring training game against the Boston Red Sox

Pittsburgh Pirates Open Spring Training vs. Red Sox in 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates faced the Boston Red Sox on March 8, 2026, in a spring training contest at a Florida venue, with right-hander Bennett drawing the start for Pittsburgh. Bennett entered the game carrying a 6.75 ERA and a 0-0 record through early Grapefruit League action, giving the Pirates coaching staff a live look at […]

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MLB Schedule Today: Spring Training Games March 8, 2026

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 […]

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Cleveland Guardians pitcher Doug Nikhazy throwing during a Triple-A Columbus spring training session

Cleveland Guardians Option Doug Nikhazy to Triple-A Columbus

The Cleveland Guardians optioned left-handed pitcher Doug Nikhazy to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday, according to Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. The move trims Cleveland’s spring roster and slots Nikhazy back into the minor league system where he will work on refining his craft before a potential return to the big-league club. Nikhazy appeared in two regular-season […]

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Manny Machado in San Diego Padres uniform at third base during spring training 2026

Manny Machado and Padres Face Quiet 2026 Spring Training

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado heads into the 2026 spring training period with the organization operating in a notably quiet news cycle as of March 5, 2026. No confirmed roster moves, contract developments, or injury designations involving Machado have been reported through available sources as of this date. The Padres, one of the […]

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Cincinnati Reds pitcher Rhett Lowder delivering a pitch during 2026 spring training game

Cincinnati Reds’ Rhett Lowder Shines in 2026 Spring Start

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 […]

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Guardians vs. White Sox Spring Game Signals Trade Market Shifts

Guardians vs. White Sox Spring Game Signals Trade Market Shifts

Live scores, odds, and injury updates were tracked in real time by Bleacher Report’s coverage platform as the Cleveland Guardians hosted the Chicago White Sox on March 5, 2026, in Cactus League action. The AL Central matchup drew early spring attention. Cleveland’s rebuild trajectory is widely viewed as more advanced than Chicago’s longer-term roster reconstruction. […]

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MLB Free Agency: Blue Jays Sign Italian Catcher Lasaracina

The Toronto Blue Jays made their first MLB free agency move of the 2026 World Baseball Classic window, signing 22-year-old Italian catcher Giaconino Lasaracina on Thursday, March 5, hours before the tournament’s opening pitch. Lasaracina was listed on Italy’s WBC roster at the time of the agreement and will not report to the Blue Jays […]

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Trea Turner taking batting practice at Phillies spring training facility in Clearwater in 2026

Trea Turner Headlines Phillies Spring Training Roster in 2026

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 […]

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Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña fielding during 2026 spring training, sidelined by right ring f

Jeremy Peña Finger Injury Puts Astros’ 2026 MLB Power Spot at Risk

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña was referred to a hand specialist Thursday after injuring his right ring finger during a World Baseball Classic exhibition game, placing his early 2026 availability in question. Astros manager Joe Espada confirmed the specialist visit, telling reporters that Peña damaged the nail area while handling a ground ball for the […]

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