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Mentally and physically embiggened by an off-day on Monday, the Cincinnati Reds return to the field on Tuesday still seeking their first victory in Cactus League play. So far, they’re 0-2 after dropping games to both the Cleveland Guardians and Seattle Mariners, and now their tour of American League squads sees them face off against […]
It’s the first game thread of the year. Are you ready??? Spring Training is here! On one hand, it’s fun to see players who don’t usually start get chances to mingle with the stars and starters, and after months of nothing it is wonderful to see baseball back. On the other hand, everyone is working […]
The Astros Don’t Have to Fix Backup Catcher First, But They Absolutely Have to Fix It Houston Astros fans have spent the first stretch of spring training circling the obvious needs. A left-handed bat in the outfield. Another dependable arm for the rotation. Speculation around Isaac Paredes and potential roster reshuffling. Those conversations are fair. They’re also missing something. The […]
Following three straight disappointing performances to open spring training, the Athletics will host the Milwaukee Brewers this afternoon, each team looking for their first Cactus League victory. Right-handed pitcher Mason Barnett will start today for the A’s. The A’s acquired Barnett from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for reliever Lucas Erceg at the 2024 […]
The Mariners are hosting the South Side Sox in Peoria Sports Complex this afternoon, and giving George Kirby his first innings of work of 2026. Following yesterday’s 0-3 loss, the Mariners are sending out a suspiciously Major League-shaped lineup, with Michael Arroyo and Colt Emerson serving as the obligatory “guys who are just happy to […]
San Diego Padres at Chicago Cubs, February 24, 2026, 12:05 p.m. PST Watch: None Location: Sloan Park – Mesa, AZ Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. GB community, this is your thread for today’s game. Enjoy!
The Colorado Rockies are now 2-2 in spring training games after winning yesterday against the Chicago White Sox on a Zac Veen monster walk-off home run. This afternoon, they will look to see how they fare against the visiting Los Angeles Angels (1-2) Starting for the Angels is Jack Kochanowicz. The righty finished 2025 with […]
There is an artistry in sports. The physics-defying Michael Jordan hanging in the air in the NBA. The dizzying jukes of Barry Sanders weaving through defenders in the NFL. The graceful moves of Wayne Gretzky on a breakaway. There are a lot of beautiful things about baseball, but one of the most aesthetically pleasing things […]
The Las Vegas Raiders will likely either trade or release quarterback Geno Smith in the coming weeks. Here are some teams he could possibly end up with. Arizona Cardinals: The Cardinals are expected to either cut or trade Kyler Murray and likely go with Jacoby Brissett. Perhaps Smith could be brought in as competition for […]
The Atlanta Braves will be continuing their spring training today as they face off against the Detroit Tigers in North Port, FL. What typically happens in these games is we get to see mostly players who are slotted to have significant playing time during the regular season. Reynaldo López is making his long-awaited return after […]
Overflow thread: Cubs vs. Padres, Tuesday 2/24, 2:05 CT First pitch thread: Cubs vs. Padres, Tuesday 2/24, 2:05 CT Cubs vs. Padres at Mesa preview, Tuesday 2/24, 2:05 CT
MESA, Arizona — Tuesday notes… Here are today’s particulars. Cubs lineup: Padres lineup: Shōta Imanaga will start for the Cubs. Other Cubs pitchers scheduled today: Daniel Palencia, Jacob Webb, Hoby Milner, Ethan Roberts, Jack Neely, Gavin Hollowell and Grant Kipp. Marco Gonzales will start for the Padres. Other Padres pitchers scheduled today: Jackson Wolf, Ryan Och, […]
Detroit Tigers vs. Atlanta Braves Time/Place: 1:05 p.m., CoolToday Park – North Port, FLSB Nation Site: Battery PowerMedia: MLB.TV (free) Lineups TIGERS BRAVES Parker Meadows – CF Ronald Acuna – RF Kevin McGonigle – SS Jurickson Profar – DH Wenceel Perez – RF Matt Olson – 1B Jahmai Jones – DH Austin Riley – 3B Zach McKinstry […]
For a few moments on Saturday, Phillies fans forgot about the drama. Justin Crawford, the left-handed-hitting rookie who everyone expects to be the everyday center fielder this year, walloped a ringing line drive double off the left-center field wall in his first plate appearance of spring training. It was a beautiful sight. Crawford’s penchant for […]
White Sox outlast Mariners in Spring Training slugfest Battle of league-worsts ends in walk-off bomb White Sox debubble the Brewers, 5-2 White Sox report card is all A’s, 11-2 White Sox club Cubs, 8-1
The Cactus Crew still hasn’t been able to get their first win of spring training after losing a late lead against the Padres on Monday. Today they’ll be traveling again to face the not-Oakland-not-Las-Vegas-but-not-Sacramento Athletics. Lefty Rob Zastryzny will get the start today for the Brewers. Righty Mason Barnett is the scheduled starter for the […]
Last year, the Yankees were ousted by the Blue Jays in the ALDS, after having finished second behind them in the AL East on tiebreakers alone. You’d hope that this season they have some revenge on their minds when it comes to Toronto. They probably don’t need to go all out to show it today, […]
The Tampa Bay Rays announced a statement from Chief Executive Officer Ken Babby following today’s meeting of Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet: “The Tampa Bay Rays are grateful for the approval granted today by Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet for the conveyance of state land to Hillsborough College for the purpose […]
The Dodgers on Wednesday take a trip across the valley to play the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale. Roki Sasaki makes his first start of spring training, trying to get off to a better start in his second year in MLB. Zac Gallen, who re-signed with Arizona this month on a one-year […]
What a week, and it’s only Tuesday! This Tuesday morning was a momentous one within Braves Country as the team made back-to-back huge announcements. The first was that the long-rumored Braves TV network is real and figures to be spectacular. BravesVision will, in fact, be ready to go for the 2026 regular season and beyond. […]
What are the expectations? FanGraph Depth Chart projections show two Diamondback outfielders with above average power: Corbin Carroll and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (proj-SLG>.404 and proj-HR/PA>.031). Because they are injured, their above-average power is not assumed. What is assumed is they will play on the outfield corners when they return from the injured list. The biggest […]
I guess one silver lining about yesterday’s game not being televised is that all the New Englanders who lost power in the blizzard didn’t miss out? I don’t know, man. I’m sick of the goddamn snow and am grasping for straws here. Luckily we’ve got the boys of winter back on TV today. Is the […]
We know Tommy Edman will start the season on the injured list for some amount of time. That gives us one of the main (only?) position battles in Dodgers camp this spring training, with a handful of players vying for second base. There are still four weeks of exhibition games to determine things, but thus […]
Game 1: Twins vs Orioles First Pitch (CT): 12:05TV: NARadio: Audacy AppKnow Yo’ Foe: Camden Chat What to watch: Arcia, Gray, and Kreidler are battling it out for the backup SS/utility role. All three are in action this afternoon. Game 2: Twins vs Rays First Pitch (CT): 12:05TV: NARadio: Rays – TB AudioKnow Yo’ Foe: […]
Mets lineup SP: Jack Wenninger Astros lineup SP: Jason Alexander Broadcast info First pitch: 1:10 PM ESTTV: SNY