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Cody Bellinger (OF/1B/DH - NYY)
3/26/25 2:00 PM -
Former Cubs thriving with their new teams in 2025 isn't necessarily a bad thing. It was not fun to see a Chicago Cubs fan favorite like Cody Bellinger get traded to the New York Yankees in a move made just to be rid of his contract. The Cubs acquired All-Star Kyle Tucker to play right field and plan to go with Michael Busch at first, Pete Crow-Armstrong in center and Seiya Suzuki at DH, which made Bellinger (who will not and should not be used in a utility or bench role) an odd man out.
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https://cubbiescrib.com/these-2-former-cubs-vetera...
Cody Bradford (P - TEX)
3/26/25 1:57 PM -
In the era of big velocities, some pitchers are still finding other ways to succeed. Texas Rangers left-hander Cody Bradford says he realized early in his development that he probably wouldn’t ever possess the type of fastball that causes scouts to take a second look at their radar guns. It hasn’t stopped him from finding a home in the majors, even in an era focused on pushing velocities higher and higher. Bradford’s part of a small fraternity of pitchers who have bucked recent trends by maintaining successful careers without throwing particularly hard. The club includes Pittsburgh's Bailey Falter, Cleveland's Ben Lively and Cincinnati reliever Brent Suter among others.
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https://www.chron.com/sports/article/in-the-era-of...
Gleyber Torres (2B - DET)
3/26/25 12:36 PM -
Detroit Tigers Make Bold Roster Decision on Former First Overall Pick. With the regular season nearly here for the Detroit Tigers, the team has made a big roster decision with the new campaign looming. One of the biggest question marks for the Tigers coming into the year is whether their offense is going to be good enough to truly compete. This winter, the only notable addition to improve was bringing in Gleyber Torres from the New York Yankees.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/tigers/news/detroit-tigers-...
Gerrit Cole (P - NYY)
3/26/25 12:36 PM -
When is Yankees' Opening Day?: Date, time, how to watch. The New York Yankees will get their 2025 regular season underway on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium. As the team faces the Milwaukee Brewers on Opening Day, they'll have to do it without some of their biggest stars, including pitcher Gerrit Cole, who suffered a season-ending injury in spring training. The Yankees made some big moves in the offseason.
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https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/when-is-yan...
Marcus Semien (2B - TEX)
3/26/25 12:15 PM -
Here are the Texas Rangers' players walk-up songs for the 2025 MLB season. Rangers Here are the Texas Rangers' players walk-up songs for the 2025 MLB season Music is set to fill Globe Life Field again this week as the Texas Rangers begin the MLB season. Here's the walk-out song each Rangers player picked. Credit: AP Texas Rangers second base Marcus Semien throws to first base during a game March 24, 2025, Arlington. (AP Photo/Albert Pena) Author: Rachel Snyder Published: 3:14 PM CDT March 26, 2025 Updated: 3:14 PM CDT March 26, 2025 ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers fans know the role music can play in setting the tone for a game and hyping up a crowd. Creed's music, for example, was ubiquitous during the Rangers' 2023 World Series playoff run and title win. The man
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https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/mlb/rangers/te...
Justin Anderson (P - CHW)
3/26/25 12:00 PM -
Turns out Justin Anderson will not be the Chicago White Sox closer. Turns out Justin Anderson will not be the Chicago White Sox closer He did not even make the 26-man roster. By Todd Welter | Share on Facebook Share on X Copy Article Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Share on Facebook Share on X Share on Reddit Copy Article The thought was that when the Chicago White Sox tendered Justin Anderson a contract in the offseason, he would likely be the team's closer. After a terrible spring training, he did not even make the Opening Day 26-man roster. The White Sox demoted Anderson to Triple-A Charlotte as the team continues to cut down the roster to down to 26 before Opening Day tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/WXUPeGsQVD — Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) March 26, 2025 Anderson
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https://southsideshowdown.com/turns-out-justin-and...
Juan Soto (OF - NYM)
3/26/25 11:48 AM -
Can the Yankees win the World Series this year? | Breakfast Ball. The New York Yankees are coming off a World Series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, as well as losing Juan Soto in free agency. Craig Carton, Danny Parkins, Greg Jennings, and Yankees manager Aaron Boone discuss the expectations for the Yankees this season, and if they can win the World Series.
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https://www.foxsports.com/watch/fmc-b0rfo7cr79022k...
Tony Gonsolin (P - LAD)
3/26/25 11:24 AM -
Dodgers trade idea dumps Tony Gonsolin to Yankees for 23-year-old center fielder. The Los Angeles Dodgers barely had enough starting pitchers to make it through the 2024 season. Of course, the Dodgers are well aware injuries could strike again at any point. Tony Gonsolin is returning to the mound in 2025 after Tommy John surgery cost him the entire 2024 season. The 2022 National League All-Star might have a tough time ever cracking this Dodgers rotation, but he'd almost certainly be of use to their most recent World Series opponents.
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https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/los-angeles-do...
Triston Casas (1B - BOS)
3/26/25 11:00 AM -
Red Sox Insider Shares Much-Needed Update On Boston Trio. The Boston Red Sox have been bitten by the injury bug throughout Spring Training but with Opening Day set to be here on Thursday, it sounds like everything is trending in the right direction. First baseman Triston Casas had a slight scare in Mexico after barehanding a ball to protect himself. Romy Gonzalez has been dealing with an oblique injury. There were at least slight questions about all three with Opening Day coming on Thursday.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/red-sox/boston-red-sox-news...
Kyle Tucker (OF - CHC)
3/26/25 11:00 AM -
NL Central preview 2025: Predicting whether Cubs can meet lofty expectations. mlb preview 2025 NL Central preview 2025: Predicting whether Cubs can meet lofty expectations By Mark W. Sanchez Published March 26, 2025, 2:00 p.m. ET Kyle Tucker Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images The Post's Mark W. Sanchez previews the NL Central: 1. Chicago Cubs O/U wins: 85.5 Key player: Kyle Tucker. Can this year's Juan Soto — a star outfielder whom a club cashed in through trade ahead of his walk year — put up Soto numbers? Probably not, but there is every reason to believe Tucker can carry the Cubs from OK to October. The 28-year-old is among the best talents in the game, owns a .921 OPS over the past two seasons and knows hundreds of millions of dollars are at stake. Player who'll need to
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https://nypost.com/2025/03/26/sports/nl-central-pr...
Tyler Phillips (P - PHI)
3/26/25 10:53 AM -
Phillies news: Tyler Phillips picked up by Marlins. Right-hander and South Jersey native Tyler Phillips is getting picked up by the Miami Marlins, per FanSided's Robert Murray. Phillips was designated for assignment by the Phillies on Sunday to make room for the coinciding waiver claim of right-handed reliever Carlos Hernández from Kansas City. The 27-year-old Phillips had no more minor league options remaining, per FanGraphs.
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https://www.phillyvoice.com/phillies-news-tyler-ph...
Cole Ragans (P - KC)
3/26/25 10:47 AM -
Royals owner John Sherman talks about upcoming season on eve of Opening Day. Kansas City, Mo. — Join the Kansas City Royals as they workout Wednesday at Kauffman Stadium on the eve of Opening Day. We’ll also hear from star players, as well as the team owner and manager, Wednesday afternoon. Before the workout, Opening Day starting pitcher Cole Ragans will speak about the 2025 season alongside Royals […]
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https://sports.yahoo.com/article/royals-owner-john...
Ezequiel Duran (3B/OF - TEX)
3/26/25 10:35 AM -
Here's what the Texas Rangers' Opening Day roster is looking like, so far. Mlb Here's what the Texas Rangers' Opening Day roster is looking like, so far The Texas Rangers are back Thursday with an Opening Day matchup against the Boston Red Sox. Credit: AP Texas Rangers third baseman Ezequiel Duran (20) and right fielder Adolis Garcia (53) warm up during spring training baseball (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) Author: Ryan Osborne Published: 10:33 AM CDT March 26, 2025 Updated: 1:34 PM CDT March 26, 2025 ARLINGTON, Texas — Watch WFAA+ all day Thursday for Texas Rangers Opening Day coverage, including a live look from Globe Life Field at 1 p.m. Don't have WFAA+? Here's how to download and install . Baseball is back. And the Texas Rangers Opening Day roster is nearly set. Two
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https://www.kcentv.com/article/sports/mlb/texas-ra...
Luis Gil (P - NYY)
3/26/25 10:34 AM -
Yankees 'failed' to acquire former Mets slugger just before Opening Day. The New York Yankees have been hit hard by injuries early on this year. During spring training, they lost Luis Gil, Giancarlo Stanton, Clarke Schmidt, D.J. LeMahieu, and of course Gerrit Cole. Recently, New York has been searching for a solution at third base, as well as a right-handed bat. According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, New York actually attempting to trade for former New York Mets slugger Mark Canha.
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https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/new-york-yanke...
Justin Verlander (P - SF)
3/26/25 10:21 AM -
Heading to Daikin Park for the Astros' Opening Day? Here's what you should know before you go. After finishing Spring Training, the Houston Astros will take the field for the first time on March 27 for the first leg of a three-game series against the New York Mets to get the 2025 campaign started. The Astros will be hosting the Mets in an AL-vs.-NL matchup between two teams that look pretty different since last fall. The team said goodbye to franchise legends Justin Verlander, Kyle Tucker and Alex Bregman.
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https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/03/2...
Jeff Hoffman (P - TOR)
3/26/25 10:12 AM -
Latham Native Jeff Hoffman Ready for 10th MLB Season Ahead of Blue Jays Season Opener. As Major League Baseball's Opening Day arrives, teams across the league are introducing fresh faces to their rosters. Among them is a name familiar to many in the Capital Region—Latham native Jeff Hoffman.' Hoffman, a right-handed relief pitcher, is set to begin his 10th MLB season with the Toronto Blue Jays, the same team that originally drafted him ninth overall in the 2014 MLB Draft. “Still feels a little weird putting this jersey back on,” Hoffman said.
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https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/latham-native-je...
Cody Bradford (P - TEX)
3/26/25 9:57 AM -
In the era of big velocities, some pitchers are still finding other ways to succeed. Texas Rangers left-hander Cody Bradford says he realized early in his development that he probably wouldn’t ever possess the type of fastball that causes scouts to take a second look at their radar guns. It hasn’t stopped him from finding a home in the majors, even in an era focused on pushing velocities higher and higher. Bradford’s part of a small fraternity of pitchers who have bucked recent trends by maintaining successful careers without throwing particularly hard. The club includes Pittsburgh's Bailey Falter, Cleveland's Ben Lively and Cincinnati reliever Brent Suter among others.
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https://www.chron.com/sports/article/in-the-era-of...
Kristian Campbell (2B - BOS)
3/26/25 9:49 AM -
MLB Analyst Makes Huge Prediction For Red Sox's Kristian Campbell. Keith Law believes Kristian Campbell's first season with the Red Sox will be a very successful one. The Campbell era in Boston is upon us, as the 22-year-old on Sunday found out he made the Red Sox's Opening Day roster. The 2023 fourth-round pick is set to begin his big league journey Thursday when he starts at second base for Boston's season-opening showdown with the Rangers in Texas. As Campbell's up-and-down spring training suggested the Georgia Tech product will encounter some growing pains over the course of his debut campaign.
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https://nesn.com/2025/03/mlb-analyst-makes-huge-pr...
Trea Turner (SS - PHI)
3/26/25 9:05 AM -
De George: Lineup wrangling an illusion in Phillies' search for individual accountability. Fans have twisted themselves into knots over how Rob Thomson is going to configure the reigning National League East champion's batting order. Should Trea Turner hit leadoff? Can Kyle Schwarber make more of an impact further down the order? Is Bryce Harper better second or third?
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https://www.mainlinemedianews.com/2025/03/26/de-ge...
Jared Jones (P - PIT)
3/26/25 9:00 AM -
Jared Jones' injury gives Cubs even more expectations for dominating the NL Central. On the eve of Opening Day, the Chicago Cubs' National League Central provided an update on where things stand with Jones. While Jones won't require surgery, the second-year starting pitcher is expected to miss the first six weeks of the season.
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https://cubbiescrib.com/jared-jones-injury-gives-c...
Jon Singleton (1B - HOU)
3/26/25 8:19 AM -
Astros release Singleton two days before opener. Veteran first baseman Jon Singleton, 33, who had hit .171 with a .239 on-base percentage, no homers and two RBIs in 17 spring training games, was released Tuesday by the Houston Astros, who open the season on Thursday against the New York Mets.
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https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/44405069/first...
Jose Ramirez (3B/DH - CLE)
3/26/25 8:03 AM -
Five players not named Jose Ramirez will dictate Guardians success in 2025. An elbow injury suffered in spring training last year delayed Williams' return to the starting rotation until July 3. Guardians general manager Mike Chernoff is confident the bad times are behind the 25-year-old right-hander from East Carolina. Williams was 3-5 with a 3.29 ERA as a rookie in 2023.
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https://www.morningjournal.com/2025/03/26/five-pla...
Ranger Suarez (P - PHI)
3/26/25 8:00 AM -
Phillies Top Pitching Prospect Predicted To Have Fantastic Year When Called Up. With the start of the regular season nearly here for the Philadelphia Phillies, all eyes will be on their excellent starting rotation in 2025. Coming into the campaign, there are few teams, if any, that have a better starting rotation when healthy than the Phillies. With spring training wrapping up, Philadelphia has been able to navigate without any major setbacks for their rotation. Of their talented starting five, just Ranger Suarez will be starting the season on the injured list with a back issue.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/phillies/news/phillies-top-...
Steven Kwan (OF - CLE)
3/26/25 7:59 AM -
Analyst Delivers Astonishing Prediction for Guardians Star. Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan enjoyed a breakout season in 2024, but how much can he build on that in 2025, if at all? Kwan flirted with .400 for a bit last year, but ultimately ended up hitting just .291 courtesy of a miserable second-half slide. Heading into the new MLB campaign, there are big expectations for Kwan, and James Mastrucci of Away Back Gone has dropped a wildly bold prediction for the lefty: hitting over 25 home runs. "Kwan hit a career-high 14 home runs last season in 122 games, surpassing his home run total from the previous two seasons by three," Mastrucci wrote.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/guardians/news/analyst-deli...
Gavin Lux (2B - CIN)
3/26/25 7:39 AM -
NL Central Preview: Brewers looking to hold off Reds at top of division. AP Photo | Matt York From left; Cincinnati Reds' Gavin Lux, Elly De La Cruz, Matt McLain, and Christian Encarnacion-Strand talk during a pitching change in a spring training baseball game on Feb. 26 in Tempe, Ariz. (Check out the March 25 issues of Greene County Dailies and get your copy of the 2025 Cincinnati Reds schedule poster with player photos before the season's first pitch on Thursday.) By Jay Cohen AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO — Christian Yelich and Milwaukee finished on top of the NL Central each of the past two seasons. A three-peat is going to be quite the challenge. While the Brewers had a quiet winter in the wake of their third division title in four years, the Chicago Cubs revamped
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https://www.xeniagazette.com/2025/03/26/nl-central...
Christian Yelich (OF/DH - MIL)
3/26/25 7:39 AM -
NL Central Preview: Brewers looking to hold off Reds at top of division. Christian Yelich and Milwaukee finished on top of the NL Central each of the past two seasons. While the Brewers had a quiet winter in the wake of their third division title in four years, the Chicago Cubs revamped their roster and the Cincinnati Reds bolstered their rotation and bullpen. The Pittsburgh Pirates also should benefit from a full year of Paul Skenes.
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https://www.fairborndailyherald.com/?p=60188...
Ezequiel Duran (3B/OF - TEX)
3/26/25 7:34 AM -
Here's what the Texas Rangers' Opening Day roster is looking like, so far. Rangers Here's what the Texas Rangers' Opening Day roster is looking like, so far The Texas Rangers are back Thursday with an Opening Day matchup against the Boston Red Sox. Credit: AP Texas Rangers third baseman Ezequiel Duran (20) and right fielder Adolis Garcia (53) warm up during spring training baseball (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) Author: Ryan Osborne Published: 10:33 AM CDT March 26, 2025 Updated: 10:33 AM CDT March 26, 2025 ARLINGTON, Texas — Watch WFAA+ all day Thursday for Texas Rangers Opening Day coverage, including a live look from Globe Life Field at 1 p.m. Don't have WFAA+? Here's how to download and install . Baseball is back. And the Texas Rangers Opening Day roster is nearly set.
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https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/mlb/rangers/te...
Michael Lorenzen (P - KC)
3/26/25 7:25 AM -
Royals Insider Reveals Newest Addition Will Bat Leadoff In 2025. The Kansas City Royals made several key moves this past offseason, retaining veteran pitchers Michael Lorenzen and Michael Wacha while also signing Carlos Estevez and trading for Jonathan India. For India, the Royals had to give up right-hander Brady Singer, but it was a small price to pay to improve their offense for 2025. India has looked good at spring training.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/royals/news/royals-insider-...
Mason Miller (P - Ath)
3/26/25 7:23 AM -
[SB Nation: Athletics Nation] - Driveline Chat: Kyle Boddy Interview, Part III of III. This is the final of 3 installments of my interview with Driveline’s Kyle Boddy. Part I can be found here and Part II can be found here. Enjoy the Mason Miller story and Boddy’s assessment of A’s...
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https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Corbin Burnes (P - AZ)
3/26/25 7:08 AM -
Tiering Diamondbacks, fellow contenders in National League. The National League is loaded with top-end talent going into the upcoming season, and the Arizona Diamondbacks are expected to be in the mix. The Athletic and ESPN both released preseason power rankings with NL-only top fives, Arizona included. Arguably the top pitcher on the market, Corbin Burnes, moved leagues from Baltimore to Arizona, while coveted international free agent pitcher Roki Sasaki chose the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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https://arizonasports.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks...
Triston Casas (1B - BOS)
3/26/25 7:00 AM -
Red Sox Predicted To Reverse Course On Triston Casas Trade By End Of 2025. Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas made it through one winter of trade rumors. All offseason, Casas was being floated left and right in trade rumors, presumably to land a top starting pitcher. The logic was that by trading Casas, the Red Sox could sign a powerful right-handed bat to play third base and shift Rafael Devers to first.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/red-sox/boston-red-sox-news...
Cody Bradford (P - TEX)
3/26/25 6:57 AM -
In the era of big velocities, some pitchers are still finding other ways to succeed. Texas Rangers left-hander Cody Bradford says he realized early on that he probably wouldn’t ever possess the type of fastball that causes scouts to take a second look at their radar guns. It hasn’t stopped him from finding a home in the majors even as his peers push their velocities higher and higher. “God didn’t gift me with the ability to throw 100 miles an hour,” Bradford said.
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https://sports.yahoo.com/article/era-big-velocitie...
Max Kepler (OF - PHI)
3/26/25 6:03 AM -
'Experts' predict where the Phillies will finish. During all that, a very interesting season will play out for the Philadelphia Phillies. As for key additions, they signed Max Kepler, who in nine full seasons with the Minnesota Twins averaged .237 with a .746 OPS and 161 home runs, to take Hays' spot in the outfield. The Phillies also acquired left-handed starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo from Miami for a pair of prospects.
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https://www.dailylocal.com/2025/03/26/experts-pred...
Connor Wong (C - BOS)
3/26/25 6:00 AM -
Red Sox Predicted To Replace Connor Wong; Phillies $115M Star Floated As Trade Fit. Connor Wong is under a surprising amount of pressure for a player the Boston Red Sox expect to hit at the bottom of their lineup. Wong seized the starting job on a full-time basis for the first time in 2024, thanks to a mini-breakout season at the plate. Fast forward to March, and Teel plays for the Chicago White Sox, which helped Boston land new superstar pitcher Garrett Crochet. It was a move the Red Sox were largely applauded for making, but it suddenly thrust the 28-year-old Wong under a microscope.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/red-sox/boston-red-sox-news...
Logan Webb (P - SF)
3/26/25 5:48 AM -
Despite accolades, SF Giants' Logan Webb still searches for perfection. By any objective measure, Logan Webb had a great year. Webb wasn't dissatisfied, by no means. Webb has never been above experimenting, and leading up to his seventh season there wasn't a single element of his game that was off limits in the pursuit of excellence.
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https://www.chicoer.com/2025/03/26/despite-accolad...
Garrett Crochet (P - BOS)
3/26/25 5:31 AM -
Red Sox insider links team to blockbuster trade for Phillies $115 million slugger. The Boston Red Sox have gone full throttle to improve their chances of returning to the playoffs in 2025. This past offseason, the team pulled off a blockbuster trade to land southpaw Garrett Crochet, signed veterans Walker Buehler and Aroldis Chapman and landed one of the most coveted free agents on the market in Alex Bregman. The Red Sox have answered a lot of questions about their roster before the season begins. Rounding up his 2025 season predictions for the team, MassLive's Red Sox insider Chris Cotillo linked the team to a potential trade for one of the most accomplished catchers in all of baseball.
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https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/boston-red-sox...
Kristian Campbell (2B - BOS)
3/26/25 5:07 AM -
Red Sox Final 2 Roster Candidates Revealed By Insider. The Boston Red Sox have been hard at work finalizing the team's active roster ahead of Opening Day. There's already been plenty of reports that have come out about the team's plans, including putting Kristian Campbell on the big league roster. Campbell even opened up about what it means for him to be on the team's active roster. The team reportedly is looking to fill the final roster spot and it's coming down to Cooper Criswell and Brennan Bernardino, according to Alex Speier of the Boston Globe.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/red-sox/boston-red-sox-news...
Aaron Judge (OF/DH - NYY)
3/26/25 5:00 AM -
Aaron Judge-Juan Soto debate is an epic New York throwback that leaves no dream too big. mlb preview 2025 Mike Vaccaro Aaron Judge-Juan Soto debate is an epic New York throwback that leaves no dream too big By Mike Vaccaro Published March 26, 2025, 8:00 a.m. ET Yankees star Aaron Judge Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post There are a lot of things that make it unbelievably cool to have two baseball teams in town. It's always been the case: All the Subway Series of the '30s, '40s and '50s, and the one that brought it all back in 2000 — and the hint of seeing another one at some point in the future. That one's ours alone. The White Sox and Cubs met in 1906, but it's been a while since anyone who witnessed it was alive and eager to share the memory. The Cardinals and the Browns met in
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https://nypost.com/2025/03/26/sports/mlb-preview-2...
Freddy Peralta (P - MIL)
3/26/25 4:09 AM -
Milwaukee Brewers are in the Bronx. (WNFL) – The Miliwaukee Brewers are in New York City to take on the Yankees in the regular-season opener Thursday afternoon. Freddy Peralta will get the start for the Brewers while Carlos Rodon will start on the mound for the Yankees. After an off-day on Friday, the Brewers will send Nestor Cortes to the hill on Saturday and wrap up series on Sunday with Aaron Civale pitching on Sunday. The Yankees have not named their starting pitchers for Saturday and Sunday yet. The Brewers will then fly home for their home opener on Monday against the Kansas City Royals.
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https://wtaq.com/2025/03/26/milwaukee-brewers-are-...
Juan Soto (OF - NYM)
3/26/25 4:00 AM -
Mets 2025 season preview: Projected lineup, rotation, MLB prediction as Juan Soto raises expectations. mlb preview 2025 Mets 2025 season preview: Projected lineup, rotation, MLB prediction as Juan Soto raises expectations By Mike Puma Published March 26, 2025, 7:00 a.m. ET Access the Mets beat like never before Don't miss Mike Puma's text messages from Queens and beyond — he's giving Sports+ subscribers the inside buzz on the Mets. Sign up Now Fulfilling expectations hasn't been a Mets strong suit for much of their history. The most recent example was 2023, when the team followed a 101-win season (that ended in the wild-card round of the playoffs) with a clunker that culminated in a trade deadline sell-off and manager Buck Showalter ultimately fired. Now big things are again expected of the Mets,
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https://nypost.com/2025/03/26/sports/mets-2025-sea...
Tim Anderson (SS - LAA)
3/26/25 3:30 AM -
Former MLB All-Star from Alabama back in the big leagues with the Angels. Former American League All-Star Tim Anderson has made it back to the big leagues with the Los Angeles Angels. Released by the Miami Marlins on July 2, Anderson got a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training from the Angels in January. On Tuesday, Los Angeles announced it had selected Anderson's contract, putting the former Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa standout on the roster for Thursday's season-opening game against the Chicago White Sox.
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https://www.al.com/sports/2025/03/former-mlb-all-s...
Aaron Judge (OF/DH - NYY)
3/26/25 3:01 AM -
Injuries? No Juan Soto? Why Yankees still believe this can be their year. New York Yankees' Aaron Judge, right, smiles while taking batting practice as manager Aaron Boone looks on before the start of Game 3 of an American League Division baseball playoff series against the Kansas City Royals Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Colin Braley) AP By Max Goodman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com MIAMI — Imagine hearing on the day after the World Series last fall that the Yankees would not only lose Juan Soto in free agency, but more than 10 big-league players would land on the injured list in spring training, including season-ending elbow surgery for Gerrit Cole, severe tennis elbow in both arms for Giancarlo Stanton and a high-grade lat strain for Luis
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https://www.nj.com/yankees/2025/03/injuries-no-jua...
Luis Torrens (C - NYM)
3/26/25 3:00 AM -
Reese Kaplan -- Mets Offseason Roster Bullet List Week Seventeen. Mack's Mets will summarize players mentioned as possible new members of the team available via trade or free agency that have popped up in the media associated with them as a part of the 40 man roster. One such opening is for the backup catcher to support Luis Torrens' efforts to be the day-to-day backstop in place of injured Francisco Alvarez. The sentimental favorite has long been Hayden Senger whose defensive skills are rock solid but whose offensive abilities are going to make people wish for the bats of renowned non-sluggers like Barry Foote. While it's understandable for Yankee fans to have deep seated resentment about the now Met Juan Soto, there are others who have suggested that the Mets decision to spend nearly all of their personnel budget on one guy.
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http://macksmets.blogspot.com/2025/03/reese-kaplan...
Drake Baldwin (C - ATL)
3/26/25 3:00 AM -
The humble Drake Baldwin is ready for opening-day spotlight for the Braves. Recently, a reporter sent a text message to Keith Guttin, the retired Missouri State baseball head coach, to inquire about a potential interview for this article on Drake Baldwin, one of Guttin's former players. Guttin graciously accepts the offer, and the last line in his text tells you everything. This is how fondly Guttin feels about Baldwin, the sensational Braves catching prospect who made the big-league team's opening-day roster and will start behind the plate Thursday.
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https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/the-humb...
Mickey Moniak (OF - LAA)
3/26/25 2:17 AM -
Pitcher Ryan Johnson to skip minors as Angels firm up Opening Day roster. The 2024 second-round draft pick is in line to be the first Angels player to debut without playing a minor-league game since Jim Abbott in 1989. Mickey Moniak, Jose Quijada and Angel Perdomo are cut loose, as Kyren Paris and Tim Anderson make the roster. Free-agent infielder Nicky Lopez is signed.
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https://www.ocregister.com/2025/03/25/pitcher-ryan...
Trea Turner (SS - PHI)
3/26/25 2:00 AM -
Can the Phillies fix shortstop Trea Turner? They're trying and so is he. Thirty-five fans peered through the black bars on the fence above the half-field at BayCare Ballpark about three hours before that day's Phillies game, fascinated at what they saw. Star shortstop Trea Turner was doing his pregame work, and things were going smoothly ... until Bobby Dickerson slapped the fourth grounder in a set of five to Turner's backhand. It hit Turner's glove and ricocheted as if the leather was metal. “Clean that [crap] up, Trea!” Dickerson hollered.
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https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/phillies-trea-tu...
Blake Snell (P - LAD)
3/26/25 12:08 AM -
Dodgers ready to receive rings -- and to face Tigers' Tarik Skubal. On Major League Baseball's day of aces, two of the best will oppose each other Thursday in Los Angeles when the World Series champion Dodgers play host to the Detroit Tigers. While it will be Opening Day for the Tigers, the Dodgers are beginning their domestic schedule after a pair of victories against the Chicago Cubs last week in Tokyo. Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell will put his two Cy Young Awards on the table opposite Tigers lefty Tarik Skubal, who won his first Cy Young Award last season.
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https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/dodgers-re...
Zach Neto (SS - LAA)
3/25/25 11:22 PM -
Angels add former Cubs infielder to Opening Day roster. The Los Angeles Angels' infield is banged up as the team prepares for the season opener. Starting shortstop Zach Neto is still recovering from shoulder surgery with no no timeline for his return to the lineup. Third baseman Anthony Rendon underwent hip surgery and is out indefinitely. While Moncada should be ready to play on Opening Day, the Angels found themselves in need of infield depth.
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https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/los-angeles-angels/an...
Josh Naylor (1B - AZ)
3/25/25 11:01 PM -
Arias, Jones figure heavily into Guardians plans after surprise playoff run. The Cleveland Guardians open the season Thursday in Kansas City with a few new faces in the field, after the team traded second baseman Andrés Giménez and first baseman Josh Naylor in the offseason. The team is coming off a surprise playoff run under first-year manager Stephen Vogt, winning the American League Central Division with 92 wins and reaching the American League Championship Series. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto says there are some questions surrounding the offseason moves. “I'm trying to just be more upbeat than I kind of am because I'm concerned on a couple of areas,” Pluto said.
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https://www.wvxu.org/2025-03-26/arias-jones-figure...
Yoan Moncada (3B - LAA)
3/25/25 10:31 PM -
Angels spark rivalry by rostering pair of former stars for opening day. Yoan Moncada and Tim Anderson, two of the most influential stars from the Chicago White Sox days of contention, are set to return to Chicago Thursday afternoon — in Angels red. That's right, Moncada and Anderson are set to make the Angels' opening day roster and are both likely to be in the lineup for the halos matinée matchup with the White Sox. Moncada, who was signed to a one-year deal worth $5 million in the offseason, battled an injury in the spring but should be good to go for the first games of the season. Ron Washington said that Yoan Moncada passed all of his markers today and it good to go for Opening Day @JeffFletcherOCR @SamBlum3 #Angels — Michael Huntley (@mikehuntley63) March 26,
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https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/los-angeles-an...
Ben Rice (1B - NYY)
3/25/25 8:28 PM -
Ben Rice, Jasson Domínguez named to Yankees' Opening Day roster with four spots in flux. Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free MIAMI — Though both were expected, Yankees manager Aaron Boone solidified two more roster spots Tuesday when he confirmed that Ben Rice and Jasson Domínguez would make the Opening Day club . The final four spots remained in flux as the team flew to New York. As the Yankees left loanDepot Park on Tuesday after one last exhibition game against the Marlins, they did so without two bench spots and two bullpen spots finalized as they waited to see which players might become available in the marketplace. They
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https://nypost.com/2025/03/25/sports/ben-rice-jass...
Tarik Skubal (P - DET)
3/25/25 8:27 PM -
Riley Greene emerging as paragon of Tigers' culture, through deeds more than words. Heck, to his day, with a Cy Young award on his mantel, Tarik Skubal still chafes at being called an ace. “There's no big dog and I think that's the way it's supposed to be,” Spencer Torkelson said. There are leaders in every corner of the clubhouse — from Skubal to catcher Jake Rogers to utility player Matt Vierling.
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https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tiger...
Zac Gallen (P - AZ)
3/25/25 8:16 PM -
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Chicago Cubs odds, tips and betting trends. The Arizona Diamondbacks (0-0) will host the Chicago Cubs (0-2), Thursday at 10:10 p.m. ET, in the opener of a four-game series. The Cubs are an underdog (+114 on the moneyline) when they take the field at the Diamondbacks (-134). The Diamondbacks will give the ball to Zac Gallen versus the Cubs and Justin Steele. Steele was the losing pitcher after throwing four innings, giving up five earned runs on five hits while striking out five.
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https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/article/arizon...
Logan Gilbert (P - SEA)
3/25/25 8:16 PM -
Seattle Mariners vs. Athletics odds, tips and betting trends. In the season opener at T-Mobile Park, the Seattle Mariners face the Athletics Thursday at 10:10 p.m. ET. The Athletics (+143 underdog on the moneyline) visit the Mariners (-170). The Mariners will start Logan Gilbert versus the Athletics and Luis Severino. Before watching this Mariners vs. Athletics matchup, here is what you need to know about Thursday's action on the diamond, including viewing options.
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https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/article/seattl...
Alexander Canario (OF - NYM)
3/25/25 8:09 PM -
Mets face Alexander Canario decision with no room on roster for red-hot outfielder. HOUSTON — The Mets roster is fairly set for Opening Day, and barring something unforeseen, that means they'll have to make a decision on outfielder Alexander Canario. Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free Despite an impressive spring, there's no fit for Canario, and because the 24-year-old doesn't have any minor league contract options left, the Mets could designate him for assignment. Since Canario — acquired by the Mets for cash consideration from the Cubs last month in order for Chicago to open up a roster spot for ex-Met Justin Turner — likely
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https://nypost.com/2025/03/25/sports/mets-face-ale...
Jordan Hicks (P - SF)
3/25/25 8:01 PM -
SF Giants cap spring with MLB-best 21st win vs. Tigers. Does it matter?. Not long into his first spring training as the Giants' new manager, Bob Melvin was mad. “No one's going to remember it, but we remember it right now, and every game you suit up for, you go out there to win,” Melvin fumed to reporters last February. There was no such issue this spring, which the Giants finished off under the Tuesday afternoon sun in the same fashion as most of their previous 30 exhibitions. Jordan Hicks pitched an efficient five-plus innings, Tyler Fitzgerald smacked a two-run homer and scored a run, and the Giants beat the Tigers, 4-3.
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https://www.montereyherald.com/2025/03/25/sf-giant...
Rob Refsnyder (OF - BOS)
3/25/25 7:38 PM -
Tuesday's Red Sox spring training report: Bats power up in exhibition finale in Monterrey. Rob Refsnyder and Kristian Campbell both homered in a five-run first inning, with Refsnyder blasting a ball over the bleachers in left and Campbell lining a ball 415 feet to dead center. David Hamilton later added a three-run homer. Marcelo Mayer capped his spectacular two-day performance in Mexico by going 3 for 4 with a double.
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https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/25/sports/red-...
Ben Verlander (OF - DET)
3/25/25 7:23 PM -
Tigers axing throwback feature at Comerica Park. Why was it there?. Detroit - The keyhole at Comerica Park is a goner. The strip of dirt that has connected the pitcher's mound to the batter's box since Comerica Park opened in 2000 is being removed for the 2025 season, the Tigers confirmed Tuesday night. The keyhole area will now be covered by grass, as is the case in the other 29 Major League Baseball ballparks. The Tigers confirmed the latest ballpark alteration in response to questions from The Detroit News, after a photo showing no dirt strip was circulated on social media by sports-talk personality and former Tigers prospect Ben Verlander.
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https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tiger...
Mark Vientos (3B - NYM)
3/25/25 7:13 PM -
Mets’ Juan Soto quiet off the field, competitive on it: ‘I mean, that’s just his personality’. PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Like many in the New York Mets clubhouse, Mark Vientos paid careful attention to what Juan Soto was doing this spring. When you’re defined by greatness, people want to see what makes them great, and how they can emulate it. But Vientos was surprised to find out that someone who plays with so much flair on the field was so reserved. “He’s pretty quiet — like more quiet ...
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https://sports.yahoo.com/article/mets-juan-soto-qu...
Zack Kelly (P - BOS)
3/25/25 7:07 PM -
Zack Kelly, Greg Weissert earn spots in Red Sox bullpen. “I feel really good being in the zone,” said Kelly, who had his worst outing of the spring (? of an inning, 3 hits, 2 runs) on Tuesday against the Sultanes just after learning he'd made the team. Weissert allowed six runs in 8? innings in the Grapefruit League, but his outstanding performance down the stretch in 2024 gave him an inside track to a roster spot.
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https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/25/sports/red-...
Jake Fraley (OF - CIN)
3/25/25 7:07 PM -
Postgame Takeaways: Matt McLain Homers as Reds Have Final Tune-Up Ahead of Opening Day. The Reds had their final tune-up of the season when they faced off against most of their Triple-A roster at Day Air Ballpark in Dayton, Ohio on Tuesday night. The Reds fell 7-5, but it's worth noting minor leaguers replaced most of the Reds' regulars halfway through the game. In the second inning, Jake Fraley hit a solo home run to score the Reds' first run. Later in the second, Matt McLain hit a three-run home run the opposite way.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/reds/news/postgame-takeaway...
Austin Hays (OF - CIN)
3/25/25 6:49 PM -
Update: Reds Outfielder Dealing With Injury Ahead of Opening Day. Reds Radio reported Tuesday night that outfielder Austin Hays is currently dealing with a calf injury. The team anticipates further updates by tomorrow. Losing Hays would be a big blow to the Reds as he slashed .310/.370/.690 with eight extra-base hits in 16 spring training games. The outfielder was the only Cincinnati starter not in the lineup at Day Air Ballpark on Tuesday night. The Reds signed Hays to a one-year, $5 million contract back in January. Hays slashed .255/.303/.396 with 23 extra-base hits in 85 games last season with the Phillies and the Orioles. The 29-year-old exceeds against left-handed pitching, slashing .277/.331/.469 with 73 extra-base hits over his career. If Hays were
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https://www.si.com/mlb/reds/news/update-reds-outfi...
Zac Veen (OF - COL)
3/25/25 6:49 PM -
Rockies' Zac Veen hopes big-league call comes sooner rather than later. Zac Veen sat in the Tampa International Airport Tuesday night, waiting for the flight to return him to the minors. Meanwhile, the Rockies will open their regular season on Friday afternoon against the Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Many thought Veen deserved a spot on the Rockies' 26-man roster after a strong spring training, including scores of fans. What does Veen think?
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https://www.denverpost.com/2025/03/25/zac-veen-roc...
Sean Murphy (C - ATL)
3/25/25 6:47 PM -
What to watch for as the Braves begin the 2025 regular season. The Atlanta Braves begin the 2025 regular season in San Diego Thursday. The opening series will set the tone for the rest of the season, but it could have several interesting storylines on its own. An injury to starting catcher Sean Murphy is giving top prospect Drake Baldwin a chance to make his MLB debut. Baldwin is seen as a bat-first catcher.
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https://www.wdam.com/2025/03/26/what-watch-braves-...
Dansby Swanson (SS - CHC)
3/25/25 6:20 PM -
Spring training roundup: Cubs beat Braves on late HR in finale. Haydn McGeary blasted a two-run home run in the eighth inning to break a tie and send the host Chicago Cubs to a 4-2 win over the Atlanta Braves in their spring training finale in Mesa, Ariz. Dansby Swanson went 2-for-2 with an RBI double and Carter Trice also had two hits for the Cubs. Trice hit an RBI single in the fifth to knot the game at 2-2 and he singled ahead of McGeary's homer. Cubs starter Ben Brown went 4 1/3 innings and struck out four while scattering six hits and two runs. Samuel Armstrong (1-0) fanned six with just one hit in four scoreless innings. Bryan De La Cruz hit a two-run homer to supply Atlanta's runs. Shay Schanaman (0-1) gave up the go-ahead homer to McGeary. Twins 5,
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https://wtaq.com/2025/03/25/spring-training-roundu...
Christian Walker (1B - HOU)
3/25/25 5:57 PM -
Christian Walker Opening Day injury update will catch fans' attention. Christian Walker, the Houston Astros' major offseason signing, will be on the Opening Day roster as he comes back from an oblique injury. Walker took seven at-bats in a minor league game on Tuesday and will travel to Houston tonight. The Astros open the season at home on Thursday against the New York Mets and Walker is expected to be in the lineup, according to manager Joe Espada.
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https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/houston-astros/astros...
Gabriel Moreno (C - AZ)
3/25/25 5:30 PM -
Who Could Be the Breakout Players for Diamondbacks in 2025?. The Arizona Diamondbacks saw numerous breakout seasons from players last year, both on the mound and at the plate. The team here at Diamondbacks On SI decided to take a shot at making the predictions for who on the D-backs will have a breakout year at both pitcher and hitter. Gabriel Moreno has all the hallmarks of a pending breakout year upcoming.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/diamondbacks/arizona-diamon...
Hagen Smith (P - CHW)
3/25/25 5:20 PM -
Chicago White Sox pitching prospects Noah Schultz, Hagen Smith and Grant Taylor will be on display at Double A. Chicago White Sox prospects Noah Schultz and Hagen Smith created a buzz in their Cactus League debuts on Feb. 26, both pitching one scoreless inning against the San Diego Padres. Grant Taylor’s first outing of the spring was also an eye-opener when the right-hander was clocked at 101.2 mph on Feb. 23 against the Kansas City Royals. The trio will begin 2025 at Double-A Birmingham, part of the ...
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https://sports.yahoo.com/article/chicago-white-sox...
Logan Webb (P - SF)
3/25/25 5:01 PM -
Terry Francona-led Reds open with Giants. With a not-so-new manager in place, the Cincinnati Reds kick off the 2025 season Thursday when they host the San Francisco Giants in the traditional National League opener. After taking a year off to recuperate and rejuvenate, Terry Francona brings 1,950 wins and two World Series titles to the Reds' dugout. San Francisco counters with ace right-hander Logan Webb (13-10, 3.47 ERA), who has posted double-figure wins in four consecutive seasons.
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https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/terry-fran...
Hayden Wesneski (P - HOU)
3/25/25 5:00 PM -
This bold Hayden Wesneski prediction is straight nightmare fuel for Cubs fans. This bold Hayden Wesneski prediction is straight nightmare fuel for Cubs fans Kyle Tucker's spring woes + Cam Smith's breakout were bad enough. But this? This is too much. By Jake Misener | Share on Facebook Share on X Copy Article New York Yankees v Houston Astros | Rich Storry/GettyImages Share on Facebook Share on X Share on Reddit Copy Article Apparently, a decent chunk of the Chicago Cubs' fanbase hasn't quite learned that spring training numbers don't mean a thing . Cam Smith's monster spring, paired with Kyle Tucker's struggles in Cactus League action, have fans in a panic - and if this new bold prediction from The Athletic (subscription required) comes to fruition, Jed Hoyer may be facing
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https://cubbiescrib.com/this-bold-hayden-wesneski-...
Austin Wells (C - NYY)
3/25/25 4:41 PM -
Austin Wells' historic Yankees move to leadoff spot comes with simple challenge. new york yankees Austin Wells' historic Yankees move to leadoff spot comes with simple challenge By Greg Joyce Published March 25, 2025, 7:40 p.m. ET Yankees pitcher Luke Weaver (30) and catcher Austin Wells (28) high five. Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images Access the Yankees beat like never before Don't miss Greg Joyce's text messages from The Bronx and beyond — he's giving Sports+ subscribers the inside buzz on the Yankees. Sign Up Now MIAMI — Austin Wells will be No. 1 in the Yankees lineup on Opening Day Thursday. That number may also represent where he ranks in importance among position players not named Aaron Judge. Entering his first season as the full-time catcher, Wells has the potential
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https://nypost.com/2025/03/25/sports/austin-wells-...
Aroldis Chapman (P - BOS)
3/25/25 4:30 PM -
Aroldis Chapman's Red Sox closer role comes with intriguing twist. Aroldis Chapman will handle closing duties for the Boston Red Sox in 2025. However, Chapman's role comes with a twist , according to Ian Browne of MLB.com. “While Aroldis Chapman is the closer heading into the season, Alex Cora is leaving wiggle room for leverage. For example, if Cory Seager leads off the eighth inning on Thursday, don't be surprised if Chapman takes the ball then with someone else (Hendriks or Slaten) in the 9th,” Browne wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Liam Hendriks and Justin Slaten could receive opportunities in the 9th inning depending on specific circumstances. This is not a closer-by-committee situation, though. Chapman is the closer, but manager Alex Cora is willing to be
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https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/boston-red-sox/red-so...
Jorge Lopez (P - WSH)
3/25/25 4:20 PM -
Rising Orioles Star Pitcher Has Chance To Make Major Statement in Home Opener. There's a chance he might never reach the heights in his career where he is anchoring the rotation of a top-tier World Series contender like this group should be for the next decade. Taken in the third round of the 2021 draft by the Minnesota Twins, Povich was acquired by the Orioles in a trade deadline deal that sent Jorge Lopez out of town. Since that point, the young left-hander hadn't necessarily blown anyone away in the minors with ERA numbers never getting below a 3.00, but he was a player viewed as having enough upside to earn the No. 13 ranking in this loaded farm system in 2023 and No. 9 in 2024. After beginning last year at Triple-A and still looking like he needed a bit more experience on the farm, injuries to Baltimore's pitching staff forced him into action.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/orioles/news/rising-orioles...
Tanner Bibee (P - CLE)
3/25/25 4:16 PM -
Guardians, Royals look to continue momentum in AL Central clash. The Cleveland Guardians and Kansas City Royals emerged as surprise playoff teams last season. The Guardians and Royals will each look to begin marching back to the playoffs Thursday afternoon, when Cleveland visits Kansas City in an Opening Day clash of American League Central rivals. Right-hander Tanner Bibee (12-8, 3.47 ERA in 2024) is slated to take the mound for the Guardians against left-hander Cole Ragans (11-9, 3.14 ERA).
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https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/guardians-...
David Bote (3B - LAD)
3/25/25 3:46 PM -
Dodgers Veteran Looking to Potentially Leave Organization for MLB Job Elsewhere. Los Angeles Dodgers veteran infielder David Bote has exercised his upward mobility clause in his non-roster invite deal, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Bote, who had a breakout performance this spring, can now look for big league offers from another team before deciding if he wants to remain with the Dodgers in the minor leagues. The 31-year-old Bote appeared in 14 games this spring, slashing .400/.471/.700 with two home runs, three doubles, nine runs batted in, and an OPS of 1.171.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/dodgers/news/dodgers-vetera...
Kyle Manzardo (DH - CLE)
3/25/25 3:23 PM -
Guardians conclude spring with getaway 3-2 win over Diamondbacks. The Guardians ended spring training in victorious fashion. Will Wilson's double to left in the top of the ninth plated Jorge Burgos with the decisive run in a 3-2 win March 25 over the Diamondbacks in Phoenix. Kyle Manzardo belted a solo home run in the first and Jhonkensy Noel's sacrifice fly to bring in Kahlil Watson in the fourth accounted for the other offense for the Guardians. Luis Ortiz has had a rough spring but did go into the regular season with a solid start upon which to build.
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https://www.morningjournal.com/2025/03/25/guardian...
Ryan Helsley (P - STL)
3/25/25 3:00 PM -
Cardinals 'Have To Be Hoping' For Greater Probability Of Trade Deadline Blockbuster. The St. Louis Cardinals were supposed to spend this offseason rebuilding the franchise but after failing to complete several must-needed trades, the organization is stuck in limbo. Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak didn't do any favors to help his legacy in St. Louis after announcing an organizational reset last fall. Instead of investing in the club's future by trading several stars, such as Ryan Helsley and Erick Fedde, Mo and the front office sat idle. "The Cardinals roster would make so much more sense with Arenado out of the picture," CBS Sports' Chris Towers wrote Tuesday afternoon.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/cardinals/st-louis-cardinal...
Alex Bregman (3B - BOS)
3/25/25 2:49 PM -
Garrett Crochet to make Red Sox debut vs. Rangers. Two teams looking to jump back into American League contention clash in a season-opening series as the Texas Rangers host the Boston Red Sox. The first of four games is set for Thursday afternoon in Arlington, Texas. Following three straight playoff misses, the Red Sox made an offseason splash by adding the likes of former All-Star infielder Alex Bregman, starting pitchers Garrett Crochet and Walker Buehler, and closer Aroldis Chapman.
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https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/garrett-cr...
Kyle Tucker (OF - CHC)
3/25/25 2:47 PM -
Cubs' Kyle Tucker predicted to join Sammy Sosa in franchise history. The Chicago Cubs made one of the biggest trades of the offseason. After the big trade and a monster season cut short by a freak injury last year, Tucker has high expectations. ESPN's David Schoenfield predicts that Tucker will join Sammy Sosa in Cubs franchise history when 2025 is said and done.
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https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/cubs-new...
Garrett Crochet (P - BOS)
3/25/25 2:46 PM -
MLB rumors: Ex-Reds GM predicts blockbuster Luis Robert Jr. trade with White Sox. The Chicago White Sox are coming off the worst season in AL/NL history. After their 121-loss campaign in 2024, they traded ace pitcher Garrett Crochet to the Boston Red Sox. Former Cincinnati Reds general manager Jim Bowden predicted in-season moves for The Athletic and can see his former club adding Luis Robert Jr as Chicago keeps tearing it down. “The MLB trade deadline is loaded with wheeling and dealing, which gets an early start during the All-Star break as the White Sox send center fielder Luis Robert Jr. to the Reds for shortstops Edwin Arroyo and Tyson Lewis along with right-hander Luke Hayden,” Bowden wrote.
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https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/cincinnati-reds/mlb-r...
J.C. Escarra (C - NYY)
3/25/25 2:34 PM -
Hialeah baseball player named to Yankees' Opening Day roster gets hometown welcome at exhibition game against Marlins - WSVN 7News. A local baseball player who is officially playing for the New York Yankees received a warm hometown welcome at an exhibition game against the Miami Marlins. Yankees catcher J.C. Escarra said his entrance into the Big Leagues did not happen overnight. When off the baseball field, he worked as an Uber driver and a substitute teacher to make ends meet.
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https://wsvn.com/sports/miami-marlins/hialeah-base...
Braden Shewmake (SS - NYY)
3/25/25 2:30 PM -
Why This Yankees and Dodgers Trade Pitch Makes Absolutely No Sense. The New York Yankees need more starting pitching, and they could look to a team that has a surplus to make a trade, but they must be careful about which player they go after. Conor Liguori of Inside the Dodgers came up with a trade idea involving the Yankees swapping a couple of prospects for a starting pitcher. This deal would see New York send prospects Rafael Flores and Braden Shewmake to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for right-handed pitcher Emmet Sheehan.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/yankees/news/why-this-yanke...
Cam Smith (3B - HOU)
3/25/25 2:20 PM -
Cam Smith makes history, landing spot on Astros' Opening Day roster. Former Chicago Cubs prospect Cam Smith is going to be making a big leap this season, as he'll land on the Houston Astros' Opening Day roster. Smith has appeared in just 32 minor-league games in his professional career, but it is expected he'll be the Astros' Opening Day right fielder in an effort to get his prodigious bat into their lineup. Smith went 13-for-38 this spring, with four home runs and 11 RBI's for the Astros.
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https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/mlb/chicago...
Chris Sale (P - ATL)
3/25/25 2:16 PM -
Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres odds, tips and betting trends. On Opening Day, the San Diego Padres are hosting the Atlanta Braves, at 4:10 p.m. ET on Thursday. The Braves are favored away from home (-128) versus the Padres (+109). The Braves will give the ball to Chris Sale against the Padres and Michael King. Prepare for the Braves vs. Padres with what you need to know before Thursday's game, including viewing options.
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https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/article/atlant...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
3/25/25 2:11 PM -
MLB free agency: Plenty of talent potentially available in '25-26 class, likely none for $700M. There almost certainly won’t be a $700 million deal for any player in the baseball’s next free agency class, nothing like the record contracts for two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani and four-time All-Star slugger Juan Soto the past two winters. Still, plenty of talented players are going into their final seasons before potentially becoming free agents for the first time. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., five-tool player Kyle Tucker and starting pitchers Dylan Cease, Framber Valdez and Zac Gallen could all become available to other teams after this season. Three-time batting champion Luis Arráez could also be a first-time free agent.
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https://www.chron.com/sports/article/mlb-free-agen...
Alejandro Kirk (C - TOR)
3/25/25 2:05 PM -
Blue Jays sign catcher Alejandro Kirk to US$58-million, five-year extension. The Toronto Blue Jays have signed catcher Alejandro Kirk to a US$58-million, five-year extension, the team announced Tuesday. The 26-year-old from Tijuana, Mexico, hit .253 last season with five home runs and 54 runs batted in. Twenty-eight of his RBIs came over the last two months of the season. Defensively, threw out a career-high 27 attempted base stealers, fifth-most among catchers in Major League Baseball.
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https://www.richmond-news.com/national-sports/blue...
Shane McClanahan (P - TB)
3/25/25 2:02 PM -
Tampa Bay Rays Gear Up for the 2025 MLB Season. The Tampa Bay Rays are feeling optimistic heading into the 2025 season, but a hint of uncertainty still lingers. Throughout history, pitching has been the core strength of the Rays. The question is, will this legacy continue into the 2025 season? Shane McClanahan, who missed all of 2024 to, is back to his old self and dominated during spring training.
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https://www.wruf.com/headlines/2025/03/25/tampa-ba...
Brad Keller (P - FA)
3/25/25 2:00 PM -
Latest Chicago Cubs injury may delay an important Opening Day roster decision. The Chicago Cubs played their final spring training game on Tuesday, and the reveal of the team's Opening Day roster shouldn't be far behind. Most of the roster decisions have already been figured out as Brad Keller, as expected, has been informed that he made the Cubs' Opening Day roster. The injury to Tyson Miller opens a spot for Keller on the 26-man roster, but a corresponding move on the 40-man roster will still be needed before Thursday.
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https://cubbiescrib.com/latest-chicago-cubs-injury...
Jordan Montgomery (P - AZ)
3/25/25 2:00 PM -
Ex-Cardinals Fan-Favorite's Season Is Over Before It Began. One former St. Louis Cardinals fan-favorite unfortunately won't be able to pitch in 2025. Jordan Montgomery had a rough 2024 season after he signed late with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Montgomery has been in trade rumors since but unfortunately he will not be able to pitch in 2025. It was reported on Tuesday that Montgomery will undergo Tommy John surgery, as shared by USA Today Sports' Bob Nightengale.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/cardinals/st-louis-cardinal...
Evan Carter (OF - TEX)
3/25/25 1:51 PM -
Rangers will start season with Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker, but not Evan Carter. General manager Chris Young said before the team's final exhibition game that Leiter and Rocker had good flashes during spring training. The Rangers also said Tuesday that Evan Carter will start the season in the minor leagues.
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https://www.kcentv.com/article/sports/mlb/texas-ra...
Jon Singleton (1B - HOU)
3/25/25 1:45 PM -
Astros release Singleton two days before opener. First baseman Jon Singleton was released Tuesday by the Houston Astros. Singleton had hit .171 with a .239 on-base percentage, no homers and two RBIs in 17 spring training games. The Astros signed Singleton to a $10 million, five-year contract in 2014 just before he made his major league debut, and after he had served two suspensions in the minor leagues for positive marijuana tests.
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https://africa.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/44405069/fi...
Byron Buxton (OF - MIN)
3/25/25 1:44 PM -
New Twins hitting coach Matt Borgschulte an ‘all-encompassing’ coach. Matt Borgschulte spent his winter familiarizing himself with Twins’ hitters, which meant staying in a guest house in rural Baxley, Ga., attending a toddler’s jiu-jitsu class in Houston and sampling Canadian delicacies in Québec City. The Twins’ new hitting coach paid visits to Byron Buxton, Carlos Correa and Edouard Julien this offseason. A planned trip to the Dallas-area to visit Royce Lewis ...
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https://sports.yahoo.com/article/twins-hitting-coa...
Manny Machado (3B/DH - SD)
3/25/25 1:31 PM -
Orioles Manager Could Need Playoff Win This Year To Keep His Job Safe. When the Baltimore Orioles hired Brandon Hyde to become their manager ahead of the 2019 season, everyone knew the undertaking of the job. The team was coming off the worst season in franchise history with a 47-115 record in the final year under manager Buck Showalter. A lengthy rebuild was about to be embarked upon, especially with the Orioles trading their best player, Manny Machado, to the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead of the deadline in 2018. Patience was going to be exhibited with Hyde, who was taking over as manager of arguably the worst roster in the game.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/orioles/news/orioles-manage...
Will Warren (P - NYY)
3/25/25 1:31 PM -
Aaron Boone announces key young piece made Yankees roste. The New York Yankees are finalizing their Opening Day roster. Pitching injuries have veteran Carlos “Cookie” Carrasco and rookie Will Warren already on the roster. Jasson Dominguez officially made the team as did Ben Rice, per Aaron Boone, Max Goodman of NJ.com reported.
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https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/new-york-yankees/yank...
CJ Abrams (SS - WSH)
3/25/25 1:27 PM -
ESPN's Tim Kurkjian discusses the Washington Nationals upcoming MLB season. Thursday is Opening Day at Nats Park and Washington will begin the new season against the Philadelphia Phillies. The development of the Nats' young core will be the major storyline throughout the year. Remember these names: CJ Abrams, Mackenzie Gore, James Wood, and Dylan Crews.
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https://wjla.com/sports/washington-nationals/espns...
Kevin Pillar (OF - FA)
3/25/25 1:24 PM -
Ex-Toronto Blue Jays fan fave reverses retirement decision and will play in MLB this year. Longtime Toronto Blue Jays centre fielder Kevin Pillar isn't ready to call it a career just yet. Citing he felt he still had more to give, he was able to ink a minor-league deal with the Texas Rangers that included an invitation to spring training. The man dubbed “Superman” during his time with the Blue Jays appears to be right in his belief that he had more to give, as it was announced today that he has cracked the Rangers' Opening Day lineup. Pillar spent parts of seven seasons with the Blue Jays, during which time he hit .260 with 55 home runs and 231 RBIs.
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https://dailyhive.com/toronto/toronto-blue-jays-pi...
Cole Ragans (P - KC)
3/25/25 1:21 PM -
MLB Writer Reveals Major Key To Royals' Potential Success In 2025. The Kansas City Royals had a very successful 2024 season, winning 86 games and securing a Wild Card spot. Cole Ragans, Michael Wacha and Seth Lugo helped form one of the most dominant rotations in the entire league, and that rotation appears to be a strength heading into 2025. Anne Rogers of MLB.com listed the starting rotation as a major X-factor for the Royals this season.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/royals/news/mlb-writer-reve...
Max Muncy (3B - LAD)
3/25/25 1:11 PM -
Dodgers hope to repeat as champions with mindset of 'hunter'. The narrative of a championship season usually focuses on all the things that went right. As the Dodgers open defense of their first full-season championship since 1988 in earnest with their home opener Thursday, they don't have to worry about that. “I would say hardly anything went right for us last year,” said Max Muncy, one of 29 Dodgers who spent time on the injured list during the 2024 season – one of 18 who missed at least 40 games. The Dodgers' front office did what they could to avoid that, assembling the deepest roster in baseball with starting pitching options that go 10 deep, a bullpen that includes four relievers with 20-save seasons on their résumé and a lineup that will feature seven former All-Stars on most nights.
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https://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/2025/03/25/dodg...
Ezequiel Duran (3B/OF - TEX)
3/25/25 1:00 PM -
AL West preview 2025: Prediction for Astros with division reign set to end. mlb preview 2025 AL West preview 2025: Prediction for Astros with division reign set to end By Jon Heyman Published March 25, 2025, 4:00 p.m. ET Texas Rangers third baseman Ezequiel Duran (20) and right fielder Adolis Garcia (53) warm up during spring training baseball practice at the team's training facility, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) AP The Post's Jon Heyman previews the AL West : 1. Texas Rangers O/U Wins: 85.5 Key Player: Jacob deGrom. They will go slow with deGrom in hopes of keeping the most talented pitcher of this generation healthy enough to log a decent number of innings. He was wowing the few folks who caught glimpses of him in spring, and
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https://nypost.com/2025/03/25/sports/al-west-previ...
Julio Urias (P - FA)
3/25/25 12:40 PM -
Dodgers 2025 preview: Roster breakdown. Each of the past two seasons, the starting rotation has dissolved with injuries and off-field issues (Julio Urias in 2023), leaving them short in October. Two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell will lead a rotation that also includes Tyler Glasnow, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, electric rookie Roki Sasaki and a resurrected Dustin May. Tony Gonsolin, Clayton Kershaw, Bobby Miller and Justin Wrobleski provide depth and will be seen at some point.
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https://www.dailynews.com/2025/03/25/dodgers-2025-...
Mike Trout (OF - LAA)
3/25/25 12:40 PM -
Optimistic White Sox, Angels eye rebound from franchise-worst '24. Mike Trout is out to prove once again he's built to last as a cornerstone of the Angels. The Chicago White Sox are crossing their fingers they won't prove to be built for last. Chicago begins its 125th season and greets home fans for the first time since losing a modern-day record 121 games in 2024, while Los Angeles is coming off a franchise-record 99 defeats. "I believe we're better than we were last year," Angels general manager Perry Minasian said.
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https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/optimistic...
Trevor Larnach (OF/DH - MIN)
3/25/25 12:36 PM -
Trevor Larnach homers as Twins beat Rockies in spring training finale. Trevor Larnach homered and Chris Paddack fanned five as the Minnesota Twins won their spring training finale, 5-3, beating the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Fla. They finish with a 13-15 spring record. Larnach got the Twins on the scoreboard right away in the first inning, hitting a two-run homer off Rockies starter German Marquez.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/twins/minnesota-twins-news/...
Jarren Duran (OF - BOS)
3/25/25 12:35 PM -
ESPN's bold prediction for Boston Red Sox is something never done before. The Boston Red Sox have a strong outfield going into the 2025 MLB season, and it could results in some offseason awards. ESPN shared its bold predictions for all 30 teams ahead of Opening Day. The outfield will sweep the American League Gold Glove Awards. “The trio of Jarren Duran, Ceddanne Rafaela and Wilyer Abreu can do just that,” David Schoenfield wrote.
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https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2025/03/espns-bold...
Brandon Drury (2B - FA)
3/25/25 12:30 PM -
Former Angels Utility Man Released by MLB's Worst Team. Former Los Angeles Angels utility man Brandon Drury was released by the Chicago White Sox over the weekend. Drury signed a minor league deal with the White Sox just last month, but his Chicago tenure quickly concluded. Drury spent the past two seasons with Anaheim.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/angels/angels-news/former-a...
Paul Skenes (P - PIT)
3/25/25 12:26 PM -
Rare pitching duel on tap as Marlins, Pirates open season. Pittsburgh will send to the mound Paul Skenes, the 2024 National League Rookie of the Year. For Miami, the starter will be Sandy Alcantara, the NL Cy Young Award winner in 2022, sidelined since Sept. 3, 2023, due to Tommy John surgery. According to MLB.com, this is only the second Opening Day clash between a reigning Rookie of the Year and a previous Cy Young winner. Carl Morton, the 1970 NL top rookie, who started against Tom Seaver when the Montreal Expos and New York Mets played.
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https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/others/rare-...
Corbin Burnes (P - AZ)
3/25/25 12:17 PM -
Blockbuster trade idea lands Orioles promising young Dodgers hurler. The Baltimore Orioles suffered some big losses this past offseason. Perhaps the biggest one was Corbin Burnes. Burnes was acquired before spring training in 2024 and helped guide the Orioles back to the postseason, but ultimately signed a new contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. While Baltimore signed Charlie Morton and Tomoyuki Sugano, they still don't have an ace.
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https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/baltimore-orio...
Kevin Ginkel (P - AZ)
3/25/25 12:13 PM -
Diamondbacks' Kevin Ginkel likely heading to injured list. Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Kevin Ginkel will likely open the season on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation, manager Torey Lovullo announced on Tuesday. The injury popped up in the closing days of spring training with the D-backs preparing for Thursday's start to the regular season. Lovullo is not expecting an extended stint on the IL for Ginkel, who is set to play a significant role in the back end of the bullpen.
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https://arizonasports.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks...
Joey Ortiz (3B - MIL)
3/25/25 12:04 PM -
Fatal flaw Baltimore Orioles must address for 2025 MLB season. The Baltimore Orioles have high expectations coming into the 2025 season. The Orioles need elite pitching but don't have it after their brutal offseason. When the Orioles traded for Burnes, they gave the Brewers pitching prospect DL Hall and infielder Joey Ortiz.
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https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/baltimore-orioles/fat...
Kyle Hendricks (P - LAA)
3/25/25 12:01 PM -
Kyle Hendricks' career comes full circle in return home to L.A. Angels. Kyle Hendricks' journey has come full circle. From an Orange County kid to a World Series champion, the 35-year-old pitcher is now living out a childhood dream with the Los Angeles Angels. Hendricks, a Newport Beach native, has returned to his roots after 11 years with the Chicago Cubs. The right-hander, who grew up less than 20 miles from Angel Stadium, is embracing the opportunity to don the uniform of the team he cheered for growing up.
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https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2025/03/25/kyle-hen...
Ryan Walker (P - SF)
3/25/25 12:00 PM -
San Francisco Giants Make Final Decision on High-Upside Reliever for Opening Day. The San Francisco Giants are making some final decisions regarding their Opening Day roster. Ryan Walker will be the main closer for the team while Camilo Doval is poised to have a bounce back year in a set up or high-leverage role. As reported by Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area, manager Bob Melvin announced that Spencer Bivens will be added to the bullpen. Bivens made his debut last season, and he pitched really well.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/giants/san-francisco-giants...
Kristian Campbell (2B - BOS)
3/25/25 12:00 PM -
Red Sox Pair Of Stud Prospects Predicted To Win MLB 'Starting Roles' By June. It doesn't look like the Boston Red Sox will be able to keep their Big 3 prospects off the Major League diamond for much longer. Kristian Campbell has already made The Show, as Campbell's been named to Boston's Opening Day roster. Top-rated American prospect Roman Anthony and fellow stud Marcelo Mayer won't be far behind Campbell, according to a new prediction from The Athletic's Jim Bowden. “In June, the Red Sox promote right fielder Roman Anthony and shortstop Marcelo Mayer to starting roles with the major-league team as the duo joins fellow top prospect Kristian Campbell in that capacity for the rest of the year,” Bowden forecasted on Tuesday.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/red-sox/boston-red-sox-news...
Tim Anderson (SS - LAA)
3/25/25 11:39 AM -
MLB vet Tim Anderson seeks career revival with Los Angeles Angels. In 2019, Tim Anderson hit .335 with the Chicago White Sox and won the American League batting crown, the first of four straight seasons that he would rake above .300 for Chicago. Now, after two subpar seasons with Chicago and the Miami Marlins, the 31-year-old Anderson finds himself competing in the Cactus League on a non-guaranteed minor league contract just hoping to land a job with the Los Angeles Angels.
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https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2025/03/25/tim-ande...
Ryan Pepiot (P - TB)
3/25/25 11:37 AM -
Rays' Ryan Pepiot aims to be himself Friday, which should be good enough. When Ryan Pepiot first joined the Rays last spring, after being acquired from the Dodgers in a December 2023 deal for headliner Tyler Glasnow, his new bosses had a straightforward message for him on stepping into the rotation: “They’re all like, ‘Hey, we want you to be Ryan. We don’t want you to be Glas. You don’t have to go be that guy.’ “ With ace starter Shane McClanahan sidelined last ...
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https://sports.yahoo.com/article/rays-ryan-pepiot-...
Jack Leiter (P - TEX)
3/25/25 11:18 AM -
Leiter, Rocker fill Texas' rotation; Carter to minors. Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker have both made the Opening Day roster for the Texas Rangers, with the recent first-round draft picks filling the final two spots in the rotation. "I think the talent on both is obvious, and they've earned the right to be out here," general manager Chris Young said Tuesday. Leiter was the second overall pick in the 2021 amateur draft, a year before his former Vanderbilt teammate, Rocker, was taken third overall by the Rangers.
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https://africa.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/44403093/ja...
Alex Bregman (3B - BOS)
3/25/25 11:17 AM -
Red Sox make Garrett Crochet decision after contract deadline news. The Boston Red Sox were busy this past offseason, signing Alex Bregman, Aroldis Chapman and Walker Buehler while also trading for left-hander Garrett Crochet. There has been some uncertainty surrounding Crochet, as the Red Sox have been trying to work out a possible contract extension with the left-hander. Crochet has even said he doesn't want to talk about an extension during the season.
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https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/mlb/boston-red-sox...
Sal Frelick (OF - MIL)
3/25/25 11:09 AM -
Brewers Fan-Favorite Addresses Injury Scare Before Opening Day. The Milwaukee Brewers recently had some injury scares but everything is trending in the right direction ahead of Opening Day. One guy who recently missed some time is young fan-favorite Sal Frelick. Frelick shined in his returned and then discussed the injury afterward, as transcribed by MLB.com's Jack Magruder. "Probably wouldn't even say anything if it was during the season," Frelick said as transcribed by Magruder.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/brewers/news-feed/brewers-f...
Gleyber Torres (2B - DET)
3/25/25 11:00 AM -
AL Central preview 2025: Predicting a tight, four-team race. mlb preview 2025 AL Central preview 2025: Predicting a tight, four-team race By Joel Sherman Published March 25, 2025, 2:00 p.m. ET Gleyber Torres hopes to turn the Tigers into a contender. Getty Images The Post's Joel Sherman previews the AL Central: 1. Detroit Tigers O/U wins: 83.5 Key player: Gleyber Torres. The Tigers needed righty diversity in their lineup and invested one year at $15 million hoping the Torres who took off as Yankees leadoff hitter down the stretch and in the playoffs will persist all season. Also key to this is what the right side of the infield looks like. Torres, who led second basemen with 18 errors last season, has moved the defensively limited Colt Keith to first base.
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https://nypost.com/2025/03/25/sports/al-central-pr...
Matt Strahm (P - PHI)
3/25/25 10:46 AM -
Phillies' Strahm injures fingernail while packing. Perhaps too eager to depart from spring training, Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Matt Strahm did not pitch in the team's Grapefruit League finale as expected Monday because of a finger injury that occurred while packing.
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https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/44388659/phill...
Dan Altavilla (P - CHW)
3/25/25 10:37 AM -
Chicago White Sox Release Pitcher Dan Altavilla. Chicago White Sox Release Pitcher Dan Altavilla Veteran pitcher Dan Altavilla had a 2.79 ERA in 9.2 innings for the White Sox during spring training. Jack Ankony | 0 Minutes Ago Chicago White Sox pitcher Dan Altavilla (45) poses for a photo on media day at the team's spring training facility in Glendale, AZ. / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images In this story: Chicago White Sox CHICAGO – The Chicago White Sox announced Tuesday they have released pitcher Dan Altavilla. The club signed Altavilla in December to a minor league contract, which included a non-roster invite to spring training. He made 10 appearances out of the bullpen during spring training and pitched to a 2.79 ERA across 9.2 innings. Altavilla
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https://www.si.com/mlb/whitesox/news/chicago-white...
Chase Dollander (P - COL)
3/25/25 10:28 AM -
Colorado Rockies roster moves aren't fun but they are wise. The Colorado Rockies appear to have put the youth movement on pause. It may not be the most fun news for the fans and media, hoping for an ounce of excitement after years of drudgery, but it is almost certainly the wise thing to do in the long term. Colorado will carry almost exactly the roster I predicted when Spring Training started and the one that makes the most sense from a standard, structural perspective. Perhaps the most surprising thing about this scenario was that those statements were made at all, prompting many to believe that it was inevitable that particularly Chase Dollander and Zac Veen would make the team.
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https://milehighsports.com/colorado-rockies-roster...
Nolan Arenado (3B - STL)
3/25/25 10:27 AM -
MLB writer proposes Cardinals' trade sending $260 million All-Star to Houston. The St. Louis Cardinals had a quiet offseason. They were expected to trade a few veteran players as part of their proposed "reset." However, they were unable to trade Nolan Arenado. They came close in December, with the Houston Astros willing to take on a chunk of his salary. It wasn't until Arenado blocked the deal with his no-trade clause that it fell apart. Now, St. Louis is stuck with Arenado at third base in 2025. However, Zachary D. Rymer of Bleacher Report still believes a last-minute blockbuster between the two teams is possible, and has St. Louis acquiring pitchers Lance McCullers Jr. and Miguel Ullola. Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp "If the Cardinals do this deal, their primary
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https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/st-louis-cardi...
Corey Seager (SS - TEX)
3/25/25 10:11 AM -
Corey Seager, Josh Jung absent from final Texas Rangers exhibition lineup. Corey Seager and Josh Jung will miss the Texas Rangers' final exhibition Tuesday before the 2025 MLB regular-season starts because of injury. Corey Seager (calf) and Josh Jung (neck) are both out of today's lineup.
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https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2025/03/...
Adam Wainwright (P - FA)
3/25/25 10:08 AM -
Cardinals' John Mozeliak Compares Floundering Veteran To Legend Adam Wainwright. Following a troubling 2025 spring training performance, a St. Louis Cardinals veteran hurler is being compared to one of the franchise's most beloved characters. Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak recently compared one of the club's top pitchers to 2006 World Series champion Adam Wainwright after the three-time All-Star's atrocious spring training this year. Hopefully, Mozeliak's comparison to the future Hall of Fame candidate ages well; otherwise, the Cardinals could be in for some trouble this upcoming season. "Said Mozeliak on Monday: 'I'm confident that he(Sonny Gray) knows how to pitch and can adjust,'" as transcribed by St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold late Monday night.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/cardinals/st-louis-cardinal...
Hayden Birdsong (P - SF)
3/25/25 10:07 AM -
San Francisco Giants Add Star Reliever to Roster, DFA Veteran Slugger. The San Francisco Giants have made quite a few roster moves in preparation for Opening Day, many of which come on the pitching side of things as their rotation and bullpen pieces begin to come together. Landon Roupp being the fifth starter was surprising, but he is a worthy addition. Hayden Birdsong also made the roster, but will begin in the bullpen for the team. Per Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle, veteran reliever Lou Trivino has been selected to their Major League roster, adding him as a piece for the bullpen to open the season.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/giants/san-francisco-giants...
Luis Arraez (1B/2B/DH - SD)
3/25/25 10:00 AM -
Padres' $14 Million All-Star Predicted to Lead NL in Key Stat Category in 2025. The San Diego Padres are looking for revenge in 2025. After a 93-win regular season that ended entirely too early, it isn't just Friar faithful who are preparing for an exciting season in San Diego. One MLB insider predicted a key piece of the Padres to have another league-leading season in one key stat. Luis Arraez is known for getting a hit however he can, but after the Padres acquired him last May, he seems to have taken his game to a new level.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/padres/san-diego-padres-new...
Evan Carter (OF - TEX)
3/25/25 9:58 AM -
Texas Rangers OF Evan Carter not on opening day roster, will start year in Triple-A. Evan Carter will not be on the opening day roster for the Texas Rangers, president of baseball operations Chris Young said Tuesday. The outfielder was one of a handful of familiar names who learned their fates for the beginning of the new season. Joining Carter at Triple-A Round Rock will be Dane Dunning, who was recently placed on waivers, while fellow outfielder Kevin Pillar, a veteran signed early this spring, will be in uniform when the Rangers face the Boston Red Sox at Globe Life Field on Thursday.
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https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2025/03/...
Manny Machado (3B/DH - SD)
3/25/25 9:56 AM -
Healthy Manny Machado ignites hope for a strong 2025 Padres season. When Manny Machado stepped into the batter's box at the Peoria Sports Complex to begin his 2025 spring campaign, he wasted no time. The Padres' third baseman crushed the first pitch he saw, sending it flying 428 feet over the center-field wall. Any baseball fan will tell you the way a player performs in Spring Training is not indicative of how they will perform during the regular season, and that Spring Training stats and records are meaningless. As true as that might be, it is easy to understand why fans watching Machado hammer the first pitch hurled at him this year over the wall to dead center would be excited for what is to come.
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https://www.cbs8.com/article/sports/mlb/padres/hea...
Kyle Tucker (OF - CHC)
3/25/25 9:56 AM -
Cubs 3-time All-Star predicted to ditch Chicago for $604 million deal with Phillies. It's hard to figure out what the Chicago Cubs' long-term intentions were when they traded for superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker. When the Cubs sent a three-player package to the Houston Astros for Tucker in December, they knew they were getting an established All-Star. Since then, there's hardly been a peep about a potential extension to keep Tucker in Chicago. As a three-time All-Star who will hit free agency at age 28, Tucker is likely to sign a massive contract.
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https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/chicago-cubs/n...
Bobby Miller (P - LAD)
3/25/25 9:38 AM -
Dodgers 'last-minute' trade idea would dump embattled 25-year-old hurler to Orioles. The Los Angeles Dodgers have so many good pitchers that they might be inclined to trade some of them away. In 2023, Bobby Miller didn't only look like a staple of the Dodgers' future rotation, but he seemed to have the potential to develop into an ace. In 22 starts, he posted an 11-4 record with a 3.77 ERA, earning himself a spot in Los Angeles' playoff rotation. Miller struggled through injuries and found himself demoted to Triple-A for most of the 2024 season, posting an 8.52 ERA in his 13 big-league starts.
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https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/los-angeles-do...
Connor Norby (3B - MIA)
3/25/25 9:34 AM -
Marlins 3B Connor Norby (oblique strain) out 4 weeks. Miami Marlins third baseman Connor Norby will be out four weeks with a Grade 1 left oblique strain. Manager Clayton McCullough confirmed Tuesday that Norby, 24, will start the season on the injured list. Norby sustained the injury during Saturday's Grapefruit League contest against the Houston Astros. He batted .255 with two doubles, one triple, one homer and six RBIs in 15 games during spring training. Acquired from Baltimore at the 2024 trade deadline, Norby batted .236 with nine homers and 20 RBIs in 45 games with the Orioles and Marlins as a rookie last season. Miami opens the season Thursday at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates. –Field Level Media
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https://kfgo.com/2025/03/25/marlins-3b-connor-norb...
Juan Soto (OF - NYM)
3/25/25 9:30 AM -
How much are the cheapest Yankees tickets to see Aaron Judge in the Bronx?. Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. After a thrilling 2024 World Series run that ended in heartbreak, the New York Yankees are looking to finish the job this season. It won't be easy, though. Following a series of devastating offseason moves — the team lost star outfielder Juan Soto to the crosstown Mets and ace Gerrit Cole to Tommy John surgery — Aaron Judge and the re-tooled, new-look Bronx Bombers have their work cut out for them. Still, those disadvantages might work in the Yankees' favor. “We want to be a hungry team,” manager
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https://nypost.com/2025/03/25/ticket-sales/how-muc...
Reid Detmers (P - LAA)
3/25/25 9:30 AM -
Angels make surprising starting pitching decision for 2025 season. Los Angeles Angels pitcher Reid Detmers will begin the 2025 season in the bullpen, Ron Washington recently announced via Bill Shaikin of The Los Angeles Times. Adding pitching has been a priority for the Angels in recent seasons.
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https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/los-angeles-angels/an...
Michael King (P - SD)
3/25/25 9:14 AM -
Orioles predicted to sign Padres starter to five-year, $182 million deal. The Baltimore Orioles had a busy offseason, but didn't make any big splashes. Typically, that isn't how the Orioles operate. Jim Bowden of The Athletic predicts that Baltimore will ultimately sign right-hander Michael King to a five-year, $182 million contract.
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https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/baltimore-orio...
Alex Bregman (3B - BOS)
3/25/25 9:00 AM -
This NL Central rival may steal the division away from the Cubs and it's their own fault. The Chicago Cubs' offseason ended on a dud after their failed attempt to sign All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman. Add the fact that the Cubs were swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers last week in Japan, and the over-reactions are already at a fever pitch. The way the offseason ended in addition to beginning the season 0-2 has Cubs fans forgetting the fact that the team is entering the 2025 season with the clear expectation of being the best team in the National League Central.
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https://cubbiescrib.com/this-nl-central-rival-may-...
Cody Bellinger (OF/1B/DH - NYY)
3/25/25 9:00 AM -
AL East preview 2025: Predicting where Yankees finish after spring injuries. mlb preview 2025 AL East preview 2025: Predicting where Yankees finish after spring injuries By Joel Sherman Published March 25, 2025, 12:00 p.m. ET (From left to right) Cody Bellinger, Jasson Dominguez and Aaron Judge during Yankees spring training. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post The Post's Joel Sherman previews the AL East: 1. New York Yankees O/U wins: 89.5 Access the Yankees beat like never before Don't miss Greg Joyce's text messages from The Bronx and beyond — he's giving Sports+ subscribers the inside buzz on the Yankees. Sign Up Now Key player: Max Fried. He not only needs to pitch like an ace but a healthy ace, with Gerrit Cole (elbow) out for the season and 2024 AL Rookie of the
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https://nypost.com/2025/03/25/sports/al-east-previ...
Patrick Corbin (P - TEX)
3/25/25 9:00 AM -
Texas Rangers Boss Reveals New Starting Pitcher's Status for Opening Day. The Texas Rangers hope that Patrick Corbin, on some level, is the solution to their depth issues in the starting rotation. On Monday, Corbin joined the team at Globe Life Field in Arlington before their scheduled exhibition game with the Kansas City Royals. When the Rangers signed Corbin to a $1.1 million deal last week, him joining the team in Arlington, as opposed to spring training in Surprise, Ariz., was always the plan. Not only did the signing come late, but Corbin wanted to be with his wife as she delivered their child, which happened on Saturday.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/rangers/news/texas-rangers-...
Mitch Haniger (OF/DH - SEA)
3/25/25 8:45 AM -
Here's What Jerry Dipoto Had to Say After Seattle Mariners Released Mitch Haniger. Over the weekend, the Seattle Mariners made the surprising decision to release outfielder Mitch Haniger. The 34-year-old had two tenures with the Mariners. Haniger left in 2023 via free agency but returned in 2024 in a trade with the San Francisco Giants. “Mitch has been a significant part of Mariners history and will be missed,” Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto said.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/mariners/news/heres-what-je...
Tyler Freeman (OF - COL)
3/25/25 8:24 AM -
Guardians Trade Proposal With Red Sox Lands Former Top Prospect. The Cleveland Guardians have made numerous trades throughout the offseason, most recently sending outfielder Tyler Freeman to the Colorado Rockies in exchange for fellow outfielder Nolan Jones. Bleacher Report's Zachary D. Rymer has pitched a rather interesting trade idea for Cleveland, proposing that it sends pitcher Triston McKenzie to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for second baseman Vaughn Grissom.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/guardians/news/cleveland-gu...
Carlos Rodon (P - NYY)
3/25/25 8:16 AM -
New York Yankees vs. Milwaukee Brewers odds, tips and betting trends. On Opening Day, the Milwaukee Brewers are visiting the New York Yankees, at 3:05 p.m. ET on Thursday. The Yankees are a home favorite (-150) against the Brewers (+126). The Yankees will give the ball to Carlos Rodon against the Brewers and Freddy Peralta. Here's what you need to get ready for Thursday's Yankees vs. Brewers game, including viewing options.
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https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/article/new-yo...
Felix Bautista (P - BAL)
3/25/25 8:12 AM -
MLB insider predicts Dylan Cease trade to AL East contender. Despite a lineup loaded with young stars and a bullpen that will benefit from the return of All-Star closer Felix Bautista, it's hard to ignore how weak the Baltimore Orioles starting rotation is. The club failed to retain former Cy Young award winner Corbin Burnes and instead chose to patch together the rotation with 41-year-old Charlie Morton, 35-year-old Tomoyuki Sugano, and 37-year-old Kyle Gibson. To compound matters, promising young right-hander Grayson Rodriguez will start the season on the injured list, leaving the uninspiring Zach Eflin as the de facto Opening Day starter.
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https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/mlb/san-diego-padr...
Brady Singer (P - CIN)
3/25/25 8:11 AM -
Royals' Pitcher To Begin 2025 On Injured List With Hamstring Issue. The Kansas City Royals were largely carried by their pitching staff last season when they won 86 games and earned a Wild Card spot. This year, they have plenty of pitching depth, even after trading away Brady Singer. Right-hander Kyle Wright was a candidate until he suffered a hamstring injury.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/royals/news/royals-pitcher-...
Wyatt Langford (OF/DH - TEX)
3/25/25 8:08 AM -
Top 30 Texas Rangers prospects: Where Sebastian Walcott, others rank ahead of 2025 season. In a recent rundown of talent in major league farm systems, ESPN's Kiley McDaniel picked a provocative word to describe the Texas Rangers organization: Volatile. MLB Pipeline had the Rangers taking a tumble from seventh overall to 26th, part of which was due to the graduations of Wyatt Langford and Evan Carter from prospects to certified major leaguers.
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https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2025/03/...
Josh Hader (P - HOU)
3/25/25 8:06 AM -
Houston Astros RP Josh Hader Enters 2025 Atop All-Time MLB Leaderboards. In many ways, Josh Hader failed to live up to his massive price tag in 2024. As noted by Codify, Hader enters the 2025 season with a .158 career batting average against. No other MLB pitcher with at least 250 innings pitched has held opponents to a lower batting average.
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https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/history/...
Yoan Moncada (3B - LAA)
3/25/25 7:59 AM -
Angels Notes: Halos Sign Veteran Reliever, Finalize Major Roster Decision, Yoan Moncada Injury Update. Angels Notes: Halos Sign Veteran Reliever, Finalize Major Roster Decision, Yoan Moncada Injury Update Gabe Smallson | 0 Minutes Ago Apr 8, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Chicago White Sox third base Yoan Moncada (10) steals second base during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-Imagn Images / David Dermer-Imagn Images In this story: Los Angeles Angels The Los Angeles Angels made another move to bolster their already formidable looking bullpen days away from Opening Day. This World Series-winning right-handed reliever balances out what was a lefty-leaning bullpen as he has been officially inked to a minor league deal. With uncertainty
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https://www.si.com/mlb/angels/angels-news/angels-n...
Yu Darvish (P - SD)
3/25/25 7:58 AM -
Padres Notes: Opening Day Roster Set After Major Moves, Big Yu Darvish Injury Development. Padres Notes: Opening Day Roster Set After Major Moves, Big Yu Darvish Injury Development Gabe Smallson | 2 Minutes Ago Mar 12, 2025; Salt River Pima-Maricopa, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres first base Connor Joe (24) hits against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images / Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images In this story: San Diego Padres The San Diego Padres roster is set as fans can't contain the excitement for the impending 2025 season. There was a somewhat surprising move made by manager Mike Shildt as he rounded out the rest of the pitching rotation. The skipper alkso ended up giving the final roster spot to a former
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https://www.si.com/mlb/padres/san-diego-padres-new...
Jazz Chisholm (OF/3B - NYY)
3/25/25 7:53 AM -
Yankees predicted to grab former No. 1 overall pick for Oswald Peraza trade package. The 2025 season is on the horizon, and the New York Yankees don't have a clear-cut starter at a key offensive position. Following their appearance in the 2024 World Series, the Yankees made the wise decision to get more athletic and defensively sound. Part of that decision was moving Jazz Chisholm Jr. from third base to his more natural position at second. Thanks to an injury to D.J. LeMahieu, it appears Oswaldo Cabrera will be the team's starting third baseman, even though he's always been much better suited to a utility role.
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https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/new-york-yanke...
Spencer Bivens (P - SF)
3/25/25 7:46 AM -
Giants Notes: Bivens added to bullpen after breakthrough season. Bob Melvin has been revealing his Opening Day roster one piece at a time. Spencer Bivens will be in the bullpen, Melvin announced, adding another chapter to one of the best stories on the roster. The right-hander made his big-league debut last season at the age of 29 after years of pitching in independent leagues and the minors. "The story is great, but the performance is what got him to the big leagues and kept him here," Melvin said.
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https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/mlb/san-francisco...
Matt Strahm (P - PHI)
3/25/25 7:39 AM -
Phillies' Strahm injures fingernail while packing. Perhaps too eager to depart from spring training, Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Matt Strahm did not pitch in the team's Grapefruit League finale as expected Monday because of a finger injury that occurred while packing.
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https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/44388659/phill...
Trevor Story (SS - BOS)
3/25/25 7:36 AM -
MLB insider's Red Sox trade idea would add $56 million 2-time All-Star in 4-player swap. After three straight years of falling short of the Major League Baseball postseason, the Boston Red Sox enter the 2025 season with an absolutely roster. The lineup is as deep as any in baseball, featuring a collection of experienced veterans (Trevor Story, Rafael Devers and new acquisition Alex Bregman) and emerging young stars (Wilyer Abreu, Triston Casas, Ceddanne Rafaela and top prospect Kristian Campbell). The starting rotation was bolstered with the acquisitions of fireballing left-handed Garrett Crochet and postseason hero Walker Buehler, who will join a promising collection of young starters headlined by Brayan Bello and All-Star Tanner Houck.
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https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/boston-red-sox...
James Paxton (P - FA)
3/25/25 7:30 AM -
Former Seattle Mariners Pitcher James Paxton Reflects on Retirement,. -- Longtime Seattle Mariners veteran James Paxton retired this offseason after 12 years in the major leagues. The Mariners on SI team caught up with him this week at the team's Opening Week Warm-Up. "The decision to stop playing — it's weird (to) not be in spring training right now getting ready for a new season," Paxton said.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/mariners/news/former-seattl...
Sonny Gray (P - STL)
3/25/25 7:17 AM -
Twins visit old friend Sonny Gray, Cardinals for Opening Day. March 25 - The Cardinals are counting on Opening Day starting pitcher Sonny Gray to serve as their staff ace this season. But Gray, who was 13-9 with a 3.84 ERA last season, posted a 12.56 ERA in four spring appearances. That struggle will earn him extra scrutiny Thursday afternoon when the Cardinals start the season against the Minnesota Twins at Busch Stadium. The Twins will counter with Pablo Lopez, who went 15-10 with a 4.08 ERA last season. Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak attributed some of Gray's struggles to a recent illness. Gray returned to St. Louis ahead of the opener to recover while the team played an exhibition game in Memphis against its Triple-A affiliate.
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https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/twins-visi...
Wilyer Abreu (OF - BOS)
3/25/25 7:00 AM -
Red Sox Predicted To Swap Wilyer Abreu, 3 Others For Marlins Ace Sandy Alcantara. The Boston Red Sox, as far as anyone can tell, are all-in on the 2025 Major League Baseball season. Boston had been hesitant to spend top dollar while cultivating a strong farm system, but now that the farm system is bearing fruit, the Red Sox are also back up over the luxury tax. Now, the question becomes whether or not Boston will be willing to further exceed that luxury tax threshold to take on another star or two that can help them compete for a World Series this season.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/red-sox/boston-red-sox-news...
Luisangel Acuna (SS - NYM)
3/25/25 6:46 AM -
New York Mets Prospect Could Be a 25-30 Home Run Hitter, According to Baseball America. At New York Mets spring training, much of the prospect discussion has centered around infielder Luisangel Acuna and pitcher Brandon Sproat. Baseball America recently listed him as one of their potential breakout prospects for the year. Clifford is a RoboScout favorite with his massive power and keen eye. The strikeout rate thus far makes him a “three true outcomes” hitter, with 25 to 30 home runs in his bat.
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https://www.si.com/onsi/minor-league-baseball/news...
Kyle Schwarber (DH - PHI)
3/25/25 6:19 AM -
Phillies predicted to poach Cubs' 3-time All-Star with mammoth $604 million contract. The Philadelphia Phillies are the ultimate win-now team in Major League Baseball. After three straight years of playoff appearances, the Phillies are only getting older. As of this moment, stars Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto are scheduled to hit free agency at the end of the year, so 2025 could be the last run for this exact core group. The Phillies enter the season as one of just three teams with a payroll of $300 million-plus (Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees).
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https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/philadelphia-p...
Clay Holmes (P - NYM)
3/25/25 6:00 AM -
Clay Gregory==It's the Final Countdown. Spring training will be over today, and the wins and losses will start counting on Thursday against the Astros. There's tons to be excited about in this year's edition of the Mets. Sure, injuries affect the pitching staff, but Clay Holmes has shown during this spring training that going from relief to starting pitcher will not affect him. Getting the opening day nod is pretty special for him, and against an Astros lineup that is different but still powerful, he will get to showcase his skills and hopefully get the Amazins their first win of the year.
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https://macksmets.blogspot.com/2025/03/clay-gregor...
Luis Gil (P - NYY)
3/25/25 5:51 AM -
Yankees-Marlins trade proposal dumps 3 prospects in exchange for Sandy Alcántara. The New York Yankees are coming up on opening day with significant injuries in their starting rotation. Luis Gil and Clarke Schmidt will start the season on the injured list, but unlike Cole, who underwent Tommy John surgery, they are expected to return. The Yankees could look to replace their ace through trade.
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https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/new-york-yanke...
Tyler Stephenson (C - CIN)
3/25/25 5:48 AM -
Next Man Up: Can Cincinnati Reds Withstand Early Season Injuries?. Cincinnati Reds Opening Day is just two days away, and the Reds already have four players that will open the season on the injured list. How the Reds start the season with four of its regulars on the injured list could be a key to how the season goes. As we saw in the 2022 season when the Reds started 3-18, a bad start can be impossible to overcome. Tyler Stephenson is on the IL with a low-grade oblique strain.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/reds/cincinnati-reds-analys...
Robbie Ray (P - SF)
3/25/25 5:35 AM -
Tigers' Tarik Skubal marvels at Robbie Ray throwing pitch he taught him. Robbie Ray should be expecting a text message from Tarik Skubal. Later that evening, Ray mostly mowed through the Tigers' lineup in a 6-4 exhibition win — while wielding Skubal's own weapon. The two left-handers share more than similar arm slots and company in the exclusive club of Cy Young winners. The changeup Ray added to his arsenal this spring is a product of a text message the 33-year-old veteran sent to the Hayward native this offseason.
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https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2025/03/25/tigers-tar...
Juan Soto (OF - NYM)
3/25/25 5:30 AM -
Juan Soto Reveals Yankees Were His 'No. 1' Team in Free Agency. Juan Soto entered free agency expecting to re-sign with the New York Yankees. Sports Illustrated 's Tom Verducci released an extensive article on the New York Mets and Soto on Tuesday and there are a number of revelations about the 26-year-old's quest to find a home in free agency. The first might drive Yankees fans crazy. Verducci wrote, "Juan Soto wants to get one thing straight. 'The Yankees were No. 1,' he says of his preference entering free agency. 'From Day One.'" So the team Soto helped lead to the World Series in 2024 held the top spot on his list entering the offseason but somehow lost the chase for his services. Soto also clarified that a rumored incident between a Yankees security
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https://www.wtnh.com/sports/sports-illustrated/e64...
Devin Williams (P - NYY)
3/25/25 5:29 AM -
Devin Williams shares first impressions of Yankees fans and a 'stinky' superstition. Devin Williams looked to his right, scanning a few of the name plates above the lockers near him in the Yankees' spring training clubhouse as he leaned back in his chair. Williams was asked about the caliber of relievers in the Yankees' bullpen, a unit he'll be anchoring as the closer this year in pinstripes. “It's tough to even pick eight guys out of the group of pitchers that they have here, which is always a good problem to have,” Williams told NJ Advance Media recently at Yankees camp. Williams fits into that description as well, to say the least.
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https://www.nj.com/yankees/2025/03/devin-williams-...
Garrett Crochet (P - BOS)
3/25/25 5:05 AM -
Red Sox Share Glimmer Of Hope About Blockbuster Deal. The Boston Red Sox are just two days away from kicking off the 2025 Major League Baseball season. In two days the Red Sox will begin one of the most anticipated seasons in recent memory. To make matters better, the Red Sox will have new ace Garrett Crochet on the hill against the Texas Rangers. Crochet brings a level of excitement to this Boston rotation the club last had with Chris Sale.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/red-sox/boston-red-sox-news...
Tarik Skubal (P - DET)
3/25/25 4:45 AM -
Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal Set to Make History Against Dodgers on Opening Day. When Tarik Skubal takes the mound this week, the Detroit Tigers' ace will join an exclusive list in the MLB history books. The 28-year-old southpaw, fresh off winning AL Cy Young in 2024, will be going head-to-head with the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are the reigning World Series champions. While the Dodgers' title defense technically started during last week's Tokyo Series, their domestic Opening Day is still a key date for multiple reasons. According to MLB.com's Sarah Langs, Skubal is set to become the fourth reigning Cy Young winner to make his season debut against the defending World Series champions.
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https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/history/...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
3/25/25 4:01 AM -
Baseball star Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter has prison start postponed. Federal prosecutors say the former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani who was supposed to begin his nearly five-year prison term on Monday, has had his surrender date postponed. A Justice Department spokesperson said Monday that the reason for the change and the new surrender day for Ippei Mizuhara are under seal. Mizuhara was sentenced in federal court in Santa Ana last month to four years and nine months for bank and tax fraud after he stole nearly $17 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers player’s bank account. His lawyer did not immediately respond to an email from The Associated Press requesting comment.
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https://www.chron.com/sports/article/baseball-star...
Zach Neto (SS - LAA)
3/25/25 3:32 AM -
Angels rally past Dodgers as both teams navigate missing shortstops. The Angels know they will be without Zach Neto for the early portion of the season, while the Dodgers are trying to get a line on their infield situation as Mookie Betts deals with an illness that is now going on two weeks.
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https://www.ocregister.com/2025/03/24/angels-rally...
Juan Soto (OF - NYM)
3/25/25 3:01 AM -
Three themes emerge about Mets' Juan Soto's when talking to his teammates. New York Mets' Juan Soto made a huge impression on his new in spring training. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) AP By Manny Gómez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Juan Soto stands above an open suitcase lying on one of the couches in the center of the Mets ' clubhouse at Clover Park. The suitcase sits beside a sunglasses vendor, who hands different pairs for the slugger to try on. After finally settling on a pair, Soto calls over to a couple of young players, infielder Luisangel Acuña and outfielder José Azocar, sitting at their lockers. MORE METS COVERAGE How Mets' Juan Soto thinks Yankees fans will greet him at Yankee Stadium this year How Yankees reunion with Mets' Juan Soto went
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https://www.nj.com/mets/2025/03/mets-teammates-agr...
Gerrit Cole (P - NYY)
3/25/25 3:00 AM -
How injuries are forcing the Yankees and other contenders into difficult roster choices. Joel Sherman How injuries are forcing the Yankees and other contenders into difficult roster choices By Joel Sherman Published March 25, 2025, 6:00 a.m. ET Charles Wenzelberg/NY Post The Yankees are first. No doubt. No team took a worse injury beating this spring. They will begin the season with 11 players on the injured list, so there was quantity. More vitally, there was quality. Notably, ace Gerrit Cole needed Tommy John surgery and will miss the season . AL Rookie of the Year Luis Gil will be out until at least June (probably longer) with a strained lat. That has left the Yankees thin in rotation depth. The Yankees have not provided a timeline to return for DJ LeMahieu (calf) or Giancarlo
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https://nypost.com/2025/03/25/sports/how-injuries-...
Fernando Cruz (P - NYY)
3/25/25 3:00 AM -
Yankees' key reliever made slew of changes this spring, from pitches to wardrobe. Change has been the operative word for Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz this spring. Yes, he's in a new uniform after getting dealt from the Reds to the Yankees over this past offseason in the Jose Trevino trade, but that's just the start of it. Since Cruz got to the Yankees, he's made a slew of adjustments. Cruz scrapped his cutter, he added two new pitches, he changed where he stands on the mound (moving from the first base side of the rubber to the third base side), he altered his approach in attacking hitters and he even started wearing sleeves under his jersey.
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https://www.nj.com/yankees/2025/03/yankees-key-rel...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
3/25/25 2:01 AM -
Baseball star Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter has prison start postponed. Federal prosecutors say the former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani who was supposed to begin his nearly five-year prison term on Monday, has had his surrender date postponed. A Justice Department spokesperson said Monday that the reason for the change and the new surrender day for Ippei Mizuhara are under seal. Mizuhara was sentenced in federal court in Santa Ana last month to four years and nine months for bank and tax fraud after he stole nearly $17 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers player’s bank account. His lawyer did not immediately respond to an email from The Associated Press requesting comment.
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https://www.chron.com/sports/article/baseball-star...
Rafael Devers (3B - BOS)
3/25/25 2:00 AM -
In Alex we trust: Red Sox players and fans know they have the right manager for the job. Incumbent third baseman Rafael Devers didn't want to become a designated hitter to make room for Bregman, Bregman didn't want to ruffle any feathers, and nobody, it seemed, was ready to play second base. It was enough for our own Dan Shaughnessy to call it one of the wilder spring training days in club history, bringing plenty of potential to derail clubhouse harmony. Enter Alex Cora. With his usual mix of experience and patience, the Red Sox manager handled the situation with apparent ease, neither allowing it to boil over upon first reaction, when he reminded the world he is not in the business of censoring his players, nor ignoring the possible awkwardness, which he promised would work out in the end.
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https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/25/sports/tara...
Bryce Harper (1B - PHI)
3/25/25 2:00 AM -
25 things to know about the Phillies in '25: From the new guys to World Series odds, and more. Fair or not, 2025 is all about the postseason for the Phillies, which unfortunately is mirroring the run made by the 2009-11 clubs. As the train leaves the station for the upcoming campaign, Bryce Harper and Zack Wheeler remain in the conductors' car with everybody else riding along in first class. 1. The Phillies' most notable additions were left fielder Max Kepler, starting left-handed pitcher Jesús Luzardo and right-handed relievers Jordan Romano and Joe Ross.
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https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/season-preview-2...
Aroldis Chapman (P - BOS)
3/25/25 2:00 AM -
How the Red Sox' Garrett Crochet made the transformation from reliever to one of the most dominant starters in baseball. On Thursday, however, his Opening Day assignment for the Red Sox against the Rangers will represent something different. Crochet, who was still trying to prove he could start in the big leagues last March 28, has emerged as one of the most overpowering pitchers in baseball. “You're basically getting an elite closer — an Aroldis Chapman type —pitching in a starting role,” said White Sox senior adviser to pitching Brian Bannister, formerly the Red Sox' director of pitching. “Unworldly,” said White Sox pitcher Jonathan Cannon.
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https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/25/sports/red-...
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