MLB Spring Training Buzz: Cardinals Extend Manager Oliver Marmol to 2-Year Deal

It’s time to dust off those ball bags! MLB spring training has commenced.  Pitchers and catchers are starting to report to Arizona and Florida for all 30 teams with Opening Day on March 25.  Rosters are getting finalized and every team’s new offseason additions are getting their reps in — not to mention the much-anticipated … Read more

Astros’ Tatsuya Imai Throws Scoreless Inning, Hit by Comebacker in Spring Training Debut

Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai threw a 10-pitch scoreless inning and was struck by a comebacker in his spring training debut for the Houston Astros on Thursday against the New York Mets. Imai allowed a leadoff single to Marcus Semien, whose sharp hit ricocheted off the pitcher’s lower right leg and went into foul territory. Imai … Read more

2025 MLB All-Stars on USA, Japan and Other 2026 World Baseball Classic Teams

Stars, stars everywhere. That’s what the 2026 World Baseball Classic has in store for baseball fans when the 20-team tournament begins on March 4. Team USA, Japan, the Dominican Republic, Mexico and other countries are stacked with MLB talent and all will aim to reach the championship game on March 17 in Miami. – World … Read more

Biggest Winners and Losers of the MLB Offseason

The two-time defending champions again made the ultimate splash(es) this offseason, while some other top teams kept us guessing for the majority of the cold season. Meanwhile, a surprising number of would-be contenders appear content with mediocrity.  Outside any last-minute developments, the time for your favorite team to make vital moves is in the rearview … Read more

MLB Spring Training Buzz: Baltimore Orioles Sign Pitcher Chris Bassitt

It’s time to dust off those ball bags — MLB spring training has commenced.  Pitchers and catchers are starting to report to both Arizona and Florida for all 30 teams with Opening Day on March 25. Rosters are getting finalized and every team’s new offseason additions are getting their reps in – not to mention … Read more