If you're reading this, congratulations -- you've just about made it through another offseason. In a matter of days, the 2025 season will exist outside of predictions and projections, and every team will be playing baseball that matters again. But before Opening Day festivities kick off on Thursday, we still

For generations, baseball fans have loved talking about batting stances, the stranger the better – even if, as the 2024 Brewers reminded us, most of the stances aren’t quite so strange anymore. We’ve never really had a way to compare and contrast the various stances across the game, though, to

As Jim Leyland held court with reporters in August, hours after he had been enshrined into the Pirates Hall of Fame, the longtime skipper was asked to compare the current iteration of the Bucs to his clubs from the early ‘90s. It’s an impossible task, especially since those division-winning teams

MONTERREY, Mexico -- Kristian Campbell’s meteoric rise through the Red Sox’s farm system culminated in MLB Pipeline’s No. 7 overall prospect being informed by the club on Sunday he will be on the team’s Opening Day roster, a source told MLB.com. The right-handed hitter earned his promotion less than two

LOS ANGELES -- The Angels and Braves exchanged pitchers on Sunday, with Atlanta sending right-hander Ian Anderson to the Angels for left-hander José Suarez. Anderson, who underwent Tommy John surgery in 2023 and hasn’t pitched in the Majors since 2022, appeared ticketed for a spot in Atlanta’s rotation for most

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MESA, Ariz. -- Following the second round of roster cuts about halfway through Spring Training, Athletics manager Mark Kotsay pulled Max Muncy into his office. Such a meeting is typically a signal that a player is about to be cut from big league camp. This one, however, was different.

Opening Day for nearly every MLB team is fast approaching. Are you ready? If not, you surely will be thanks to the MLB.TV Free Spring Training Preview (sponsored by Geico). You can watch all available games -- for free! -- on MLB.TV. From today through the end of Grapefruit and

TAMPA, Fla. – The Yankees issued a statement on Sunday mourning the passing of Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of Brett and Jessica Gardner. “Our hearts are heavy, and the Yankees family is filled with grief after learning of the passing of Miller Gardner,” the team said. “Words feel insignificant

NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Spencer Strider didn’t match the utter dominance he had displayed in his Grapefruit League season debut on Monday. But as the Braves right-hander worked into the third inning of Sunday’s 5-5 tie against the Orioles, he took another step toward his return from right elbow surgery.

PHOENIX, Ariz. -- Here’s a question for Jackson Chourio as the budding Brewers star began a recent workday: On a scale of 1-10, how would he rate his confidence heading into his sophomore season in the big leagues?

LOS ANGELES -- After Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman missed the Dodgers’ season-opening games in Tokyo, both were in the original lineup for Sunday evening’s Freeway Series exhibition, a 7-1 win against the Angels at Dodger Stadium. Come time to play, only Freeman remained.

PEORIA, Ariz. -- The Mariners announced on Sunday morning that they have released veteran outfielder Mitch Haniger, who was in his second stint with Seattle and entering the final year of a three-year, $43.5 million contract he signed with the Giants prior to the 2023 season. Haniger, who posted an

SARASOTA, Fla. -- The Orioles will be without their star shortstop to open the 2025 season. Gunnar Henderson is heading for the injured list, general manager Mike Elias announced Sunday, after the 23-year-old’s mild right intercostal strain kept him out of Grapefruit League action for the final three-plus weeks of

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- The Phillies’ pitching staff is likely set with Opening Day four days away. Phillies left-hander Ranger Suárez is expected to open the season on the 15-day injured list, pushing right-hander Taijuan Walker into the rotation. Left-hander Matt Strahm’s left shoulder is fine, although his final check will

TAMPA, Fla. – For the Rays, Sunday brought good news for ace left-hander Shane McClanahan. McClanahan will miss his scheduled Opening Day start -- with Ryan Pepiot now starting Friday against the Rockies -- and begin the season on the injured list. McClanahan departed Saturday’s Grapefruit League game with what

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Cincinnati Reds closer Alexis Díaz will open the season on the injured list because of left hamstring inflammation, manager Terry Francona announced Sunday, clouding the picture at the back end of the bullpen as the regular season approaches. Right-hander Díaz, an All-Star in 2023, never seemed to

What does Paul Skenes have in store for an encore after winning National League Rookie of the Year in 2024? A Cy Young Award? How about MVP? Nothing is off the table for the 22-year-old who is already one of the game's most overpowering arms. Last season, Skenes and the

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The Nationals will commemorate their 20th season in Washington in new City Connect uniforms: the District Blueprint. Unveiled Sunday morning at Nationals Park in a ceremony with Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser and Nationals icon Ryan Zimmerman, the uniforms incorporate elements unique to the District.

Opening Day may be just a few days away, but it's never too early for some awards predictions. We asked 59 MLB.com experts to predict who will win the 2025 Baseball Writers' Association of America Awards for MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year in

NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Jesse Chavez has been given yet another chance to be part of the Braves' bullpen. But he won't be on the Opening Day roster. Chavez signed a Minor League deal with the Braves on Saturday. The 41-year-old reliever was reassigned to Minor League camp after allowing

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- The Tigers, facing a void in center field with Parker Meadows and Matt Vierling injured, are bringing in help, agreeing to terms on Sunday with veteran Manuel Margot on a Major League contract pending a physical, sources told MLB.com. The Tigers have not confirmed the agreement, which

MESA, Ariz. -- Zack Gelof, the expected everyday second baseman for the Athletics in 2025, will miss the start of the regular season. The A’s held out hope over the past week that there would be enough time for Gelof’s right hand to heal before Opening Day on March 27.

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It’s almost Opening Day, with the excitement and promise of a new season radiating throughout the sport and beyond. It’s time to consume baseball in every form possible, including, of course, talking baseball. Whether it’s water-cooler talks, Slacks from the home office, family dinners or group chats, you’re going to