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There is no battle for the final spot in the Red Sox rotation, as Connelly Early, Payton Tolle seem destined for Worcester

I hear Central Mass is lovely this time of year.

In The Lab: Astros Left Field Offense

What do the underlying numbers say about Yordan this season?

Yankees 2026 Season Preview: Clarke Schmidt

The right-hander will be welcomed back with open arms, likely in the second half of the season.

Mets Morning News: Exhibition win

Your Wednesday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.

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Former MLB player Mark Teixeira wins Republican House primary race in Texas

Teixeira will face Democratic candidate Kristin Hook in the November general election

Dodgers notes: Roki Sasaki, River Ryan, Jackson Ferris

After a disappointing regular season and a shoulder injury that cost him four months worth of time, Roki Sasaki was the saving grace for the Dodgers bullpen during their most recent title run. Sasaski was finally able to show flashes of his promising potential that was heavily advertised the offseason prior, and after…

What do you expect from Shane Baz this year?

Will Baz succeed in Baltimore?

Kansas City Royals news: Bobby leads USA in opener

We hear from the Kansas City Royals’ newest addition, outfielder Starling Marte.

The projections don’t like the Brewers; is there anything to it?

Following up on the PECOTA projections and JR Radcliffe’s interview

Wednesday Rockpile: The Rockies may be solving fastballs on offense

Colorado Rockies News and links for Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Bless You Boys 2026 Tigers prospects #25: RHP Rayner Castillo

The young sinkerballer struggled to build on his 2024 breakout season, but he’s young enough to give it time.

MLB News Outside The Confines: Jurickson Profar tests positive again

Jurickson Profar faces a suspension. The WBC approaches. What is Spring Training teaching us and other MLB news.

How could the St Louis Cardinals surprise fans in 2026?

I ask you, dear VEB’r, what could the Cardinals do to surprise the average fan? They have already been surprised with an Oliver Marmol extension, under a new President of Baseball Ops. Chaim Bloom had already worked with Marmol during the Mozeliak transitional years, and you can tell there is an affinity at least betw…

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — March 4

A Chicago Cubs-centric digest, with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content.

Orioles news: Alonso continues to show veteran leadership

A sloppy loss, an infield huddle, and Henderson plays for Team USA.

Phillies news: Johan Rojas, Orion Kerkering, Jurickson Profar

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Today in White Sox History: March 4

A pioneering team president assumes her desk on the South Side

VOTE: Does Pirates Spring Training have you more excited for the season?

Is Spring Training getting you pumped?

Which past MLB PED controversy surprised you the most?

Say it ain’t so, [fill in the blank]!

Yankees catcher looking to make team belts second homer of spring

Observations from Yankees spring training Tuesday.

Around the Empire: An outlook on Team USA ahead of the WBC starting

Judge and Harper’s relationship; Yanks in WBC action; Schlittler’s secret to success; Jones’ swing; McMahon at the six

Braves News: Jurickson Profar to receive suspension, outfield questions, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday.

Tom Seaver’s 1969 Mets World Series ring sells for over $850,000 at auction

Dallas-based Heritage Auctions sold the piece of baseball memorabilia.

South Side Sox Reacts: Rookie hopes for 2026

Pick the debut that will most excite you

Juan Soto electrifies home Dominican Republic crowd with 431-foot home run in WBC tune-up

The two-run blast to right field by the Mets’star broke a 4-4 tie as the Dominican Republic defeated the Tigers 12-4 in the World Baseball Classic tune-up game on Tuesday night in Santo Domingo.

Max Fried admits he was ‘definitely rusty’ in spring debut as he looks to get sharp for Yankees

By the end of his spring debut Tuesday, he was pleased that he had hit his pitch count of 56, with the side bonus of keeping Panama off the scoreboard.

Mets’ Francisco Lindor takes rehab step in right direction with another coming quickly

Lindor hopes to be able to be ready by Opening Day on March 26, saying Saturday he was “still optimistic” about the goal.

Cubs BCB After Dark: Who will lead the Cubs in home runs?

The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks who will take the Cubs home run crown.

Nick Castellanos powers Padres back into win column

San Diego secured the win with RBI-double in the eighth inning.

Rockies Reacts Survey: Who has the best chance of breaking camp?

Will there be a surprise on the Opening Day roster?

Yankees giving Ryan McMahon the chance to seize backup shortstop role

Ryan McMahon is entering his 10th season in the majors. He spent five-plus years in the minors.

Tigers owner gives vague answer on Tarik Skubal’s future in rare comments

Tigers owner Chris Ilitch had some rare comments on Tarik Skubal’s impending free agency this week.

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Juan Soto homers for Team Dominican Republic as WBC exhibition games begin

Juan Soto played an exhibition game for the Dominican Republic on Tuesday and launched a homer in the team's win.

A’s topple Team Brazil 14-4

A nice blowout win for our boys

Giancarlo Stanton solid in Yankees spring training debut: ‘Nice, prototype first day’

The only thing louder than the recent hullabaloo regarding Giancarlo Stanton’s ability to open the snack of his choice was a baseball screaming off his bat at 114.3 mph.

Atlanta Braves issue official statement on Jurickson Profar

The Braves outfielder has been suspended for 162 games due to a second positive PED test.

Notable risers and fallers from MLB Pipeline’s 2026 Top 30 Brewers prospects

MLB Pipeline released the Brewers’ top 30 list Tuesday morning

SB Nation Reacts survey: Who’ll be backing up the Cubs outfield?

The Cubs might have some good under-the-radar guys to choose from for outfield backups.

Brewers drop exhibition game to Great Britain, 7-3

David Hamilton, Akil Baddoo both homer for first time this spring

Padres prevail as White Sox drop second straight, 4-3

South Siders outhit Dads, but bullpen buckles in Tuesday’s loss

Giants perform their civic duty

It’s good to know your role.

Dalton Rushing trying to cement his place in Dodgers star-studded team

Last year, Dalton Rushing felt like he was playing on “thin ice.” As a rookie back-up catcher with the juggernaut Dodgers, he spent most of his debut season almost walking on eggshells.

New late-inning Mets duo shines in exhibition against Team Nicaragua

The two major additions to the bullpen were in good form against Team Nicaragua

Mariners get out-Klassed, lose to Angels 7-6

Angels score three runs to snatch away victory in Cactus League contest

David Ross returns to ESPN two years after Cubs firing: ‘I’m so fired up’

ESPN announced Tuesday that the longtime MLB catcher is coming back to the network on a multiyear deal

Italy 9, Cubs 4: The Cubs defeat the Cubs

Some Cubs prospects played for Team Italy. Confused? Read on!

6 under-the-radar MLB X-factors to watch as spring training unfolds

Colson Montgomery, Landen Roupp and Moises Ballesteros could be difference-makers for their teams in 2026.

Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas facing 80-game suspension for postive PED test

Another MLB player is facing a suspension for using performance-enhancing drugs.

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki struggles early in second Cactus League start, then settles down

Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki did not retire any of the five batters he faced in the first inning. After he was re-inserted in the second, he retired six in a row.

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Phillies' Johan Rojas faces 80-game suspension following failed PED test

Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas faces an 80-game suspension after failing a PED test. Here's everything to know.