Rhett Lowder delivered three scoreless innings Wednesday in an international exhibition against Team Cuba, putting the Cincinnati Reds’ rotation competition on notice during MLB Spring Training 2026. The right-hander continued a dominant spring run as Cincinnati’s No. 4 prospect and the No. 86 overall prospect in baseball, per MLB.com’s rankings. The Reds beat Cuba 19-2 […]
ESPN analyst Eric Karabell has identified Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki as one of the most compelling players to monitor in the 2026 MLB season, projecting a career-best offensive campaign for the right fielder. Karabell’s projection arrives as Suzuki enters spring training with early high-profile game exposure, a detail that could sharpen his timing heading […]
Mike Trout will not suit up for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, ending any chance of a repeat from the Angels outfielder who captained the Americans to the 2023 title. Trout confirmed the decision on March 6, 2026, citing his inability to obtain insurance coverage for the tournament as the sole reason […]
The Colorado Rockies are scheduled to open the 2026 season on Friday, March 27, visiting the Miami Marlins at 7:10 p.m. ET — one full day after the primary wave of games is set to begin across the National League. That one-day gap is worth noting for a franchise still working through a long-term rebuild. […]
The MLB Free Agency pitching market contracted sharply on Sunday when Zack Littell reportedly agreed to a deal, stripping clubs still chasing rotation depth of one more viable option. With spring training camps already in full operation and Opening Day approaching fast, front offices face a narrowing window to address pitching needs through the open […]
The Toronto Blue Jays dropped a 9-5 Grapefruit League decision to the Atlanta Braves on Thursday at CoolToday Park in Venice, Fla., when an Automated Ball-Strike challenge reversed the game’s final pitch. A computer ended the contest, and the Jays found themselves on the wrong side of baseball’s newest technology. Braves reliever Luis Vargas threw […]
The San Francisco Giants released their prospect pool for the 2026 MLB Spring Breakout game, set for March 19 at Scottsdale Stadium. The numbers reveal an unusual positional cluster: four of the organization’s top five ranked players are middle infielders, a concentration that shapes how rival scouts and front offices will read this farm system […]
Gunnar Henderson, the Baltimore Orioles shortstop, earned a spot on the United States squad for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, joining one of the deepest lineups ever assembled for the event. Sporting News reported the announcement March 7, 2026, placing Henderson alongside Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and Bobby Witt Jr. as the Americans pursue a […]
The 2026 MLB Playoff Picture got its first real preview on March 6, when World Baseball Classic action featured sharp outings from Shohei Ohtani, Ronald Acuña Jr., Yoán Moncada, and Luis Arráez. All four players will directly shape division races once the regular season opens. Their WBC form, captured in Fox Sports coverage published March […]
The Philadelphia Phillies released their 2026 Spring Breakout player pool on Thursday, March 5, spotlighting center fielder Justin Crawford and right-hander Andrew Painter — two players already set for Opening Day. MLB’s Spring Breakout returns as a four-day showcase built around top minor league talent, with Philadelphia scheduled for two exhibition games in Florida later […]