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Andrew Benintendi (OF/DH - CWS)

3/2/26 11:39 AM -
It’s an OPS world in today’s major leagues with batting average in the background. By JAY COHEN GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Batting average was a priority for Andrew Benintendi when he first broke into the major leagues in 2016. He batted .312 in the minors on the way to his debut. Going into his fourth season with the Chicago White Sox and 11th overall, he is more focused on […]
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https://www.baltimoresun.com/2026/03/02/its-an-ops...
Yoshinobu Yamamoto (P - LAD)

3/1/26 11:01 PM -
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, 2026 Fantasy Schmohawk.
Hesitant to say any pitcher was overrated for reasons. One big reason is in my 2026 fantasy baseball rankings, where it has the starter rankings, it says pretty clearly which pitchers to avoid and which pitchers to draft, so by writing that you’d — I’d, at least — would hope that you’d understand which pitchers to avoid, but here we are, because Yoshinobu Yamamoto is being drafted way too high and also illustrates a larger problem with starters that is fun (for me, at least) to explore for 750-ish words. Please, blog, may I have some more?
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https://razzball.com/yoshinobu-yamamoto-2026-fanta...
Mookie Betts (SS - LAD)

3/1/26 9:53 PM -
Dodgers’ Mookie Betts ‘rewired’ and expecting a bounceback season. After the worst offensive season of his career, Betts said he "rewired" his swing with a back-to-basics approach and a much more relaxed offseason. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expects an MVP-level bounceback from Betts.
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https://www.ocregister.com/2026/03/01/dodgers-mook...
Justin Sterner (P - Ath)

3/1/26 7:42 PM -
[Oakland A's Videos] - A's & Padres Preview A's Cast Live | Dave Stewart, Justin Sterner, Jacob Lopez & Chris Caray join!. A's Cast Live with Chris Townsend ahead of the #Athletics & #Padres in Peoria!Guests:Dave Stewart - A's Hall of FamerJacob Lopez - A's Left-Handed Starting P...
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https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Andrew Painter (P - PHI)

3/1/26 7:36 PM -
Andrew Painter throws two perfect innings in 2026 spring debut. Andrew Painter’s 2026 spring debut went by without him breaking a sweat. Painter fired two scoreless innings against the Yankees on Sunday in Clearwater, needed just 20 pitches to do so. The second inning took him six pitches total with no hard contact in the air. Painter threw 13 four-seam fastballs, averaging 96.8 mph (higher […]
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https://philliesnation.com/2026/03/philadelphia-ph...
Vaughn Grissom (2B - LAA)

3/1/26 7:09 PM -
Vaughn Grissom, Logan O’Hoppe homer in Angels’ loss to Dodgers. Vaughn Grissom hits a two-run homer and Logan O'Hoppe follows with a homer, his second of the spring, to give the Angels a three-run lead in the first. They don't score again, losing 4-3 to the Dodgers. Left-hander Reid Detmers allows two runs in three innings.
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https://www.ocregister.com/2026/03/01/logan-ohoppe...
Mike Trout (DH/OF - LAA)

3/1/26 3:43 PM -
After fastest sprint in nearly two years, Angels’ Mike Trout says he can do better. Trout, 34, records a sprint speed of 29.9 feet per second this weekend, which is the fastest time recorded for him since before he began having knee problems in 2024. Trout says he feels "great" and vows to crack 30 again.
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https://www.ocregister.com/2026/03/01/after-fastes...
Alex Carrillo (P - NYM)

3/1/26 1:23 PM -
Mets option Alex Carrillo to Triple-A; Anderson Severino, Matt Turner reassigned to minor league camp. The Mets optioned Alex Carrillo to Triple-A Syracuse and reassigned Anderson Severino and Matt Turner to minor league camp following a 4-3 spring training win over the Astros.
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https://sny.tv/articles/mets-alex-carrillo-anderso...
Francisco Lindor (SS - NYM)

3/1/26 7:15 AM -
Mets Notes: Francisco Lindor 'progressing accordingly,' why 'there's a lot to like' about Ronny Mauricio's spring training. Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor continues to make steady progress from hamate surgery while Ronny Mauricio works through a healthy spring. Manager Carlos Mendoza also updates on Grae Kessinger's hamstring injury and Vidal Bruján's infield versatility.
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https://sny.tv/articles/mets-notes-francisco-lindo...
Nick Kurtz (1B - Ath)

3/1/26 6:51 AM -
[The Big Lead] - MLB star player could sign massive long-term extension after just one big league season. The Athletics have taken a major step toward securing one of their brightest young stars for the future, formally offering a long-term contract extension to first baseman Nick Kurtz, sources report. Kurtz, just 22 years old and coming off a breakout rookie season in which he was named the American League Rookie of the Year...
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https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...