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Everyone is Hopeful in Spring Training – Sometimes They are Right

Mar 11, 2019

Baseball History, Features, Spring Training

These stories pop up every spring training. The particulars change, but the basic storyline – the narrative as they call it in journalism these days – is the same. A pitcher comes up, and he is brilliant ear...

Astros: Josh James Ready to Replicate an Impactful 2018

Kyle O'Neill

Mar 5, 2019

Features, Houston Astros, Interviews, Spring Training

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The Houston Astros knew when they were moving on from veteran pitchers Dallas Keuchel and Charlie Morton that they would need the younger guys to step up. When Lance McCullers Jr. was r...

Diamondbacks’ Rey Fuentes Aims to Always Play With a Purpose

Joe Jacquez

Mar 18, 2018

Arizona Diamondbacks, Features, Headlines, Interviews, Spring Training

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Diamondbacks, in order to clear a roster spot for newly acquired catcher Alex Avila, designated outfielder Rey Fuentes for assignment in late January. The 27-year-old Fuentes’...

Red Sox’s Sale Needs More Rest to Sustain Pitching Dominance in 2018

Jason Kelly

Mar 9, 2018

Boston Red Sox, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions, Statistics

Chris Sale made his Grapefruit League debut today for the Boston Red Sox, pitching four innings against the Miami Marlins. Sale surrendered just one run on four hits while striking out five batters in his first...

Astros Name Verlander Opening Day Starter

Scott Jenkins

Mar 6, 2018

Breaking News, Houston Astros, Spring Training

For many teams, it's easy to choose a starting pitcher for Opening Day because there's often an obvious choice on the roster. The Houston Astros aren't in that position, though, because they have three starters...

Shohei Ohtani’s Second Spring Training Start Breakdown

Brent Maguire

Mar 3, 2018

American League West, Headlines, Los Angeles Angels, Spring Training

Shohei Ohtani made his second Spring Training start on the mound on Friday, this time coming in a "B" game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Rather than throw in the Angels MLB game, Ohtani made a start against th...

Los Angeles Angels: Thoughts on Shohei Ohtani’s Spring Training Debut

Chris Northrop

Feb 25, 2018

Headlines, Los Angeles Angels, Major League Baseball, Spring Training

Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani took the mound on Saturday and fans all across baseball took notice. The spotlight was already on as he turned in what critics viewed as a so-so spring training o...

Yankees Announce 2018 Spring Training Schedule

Christian Kouroupakis

Nov 18, 2017

American League, American League East, Headlines, New York Yankees

Before the frigid winter hits, warm up to the thought of New York Yankees baseball. The team announced their full spring training schedule on Friday, including report dates for pitchers and catchers, positio...

Yankees Made Right Move by Starting Torres and Wade in Minor Leagues

Kyle O'Neill

Mar 30, 2017

New York Yankees, Opinions & Predictions

When New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius injured his shoulder in the World Baseball Classic, it created chatter about elite prospect Gleyber Torres starting the 2017 season in the Bronx. Once Torres was s...

Why the Atlanta Braves Could Be The Surprising Team of 2017

Nick Hamelin

Mar 21, 2017

Atlanta Braves, Headlines, Opinions & Predictions

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL -- With a combined record of 135-188 over the past two seasons, it may be easy to say that the Atlanta Braves are set for improvement of some sorts. With the first full season under manager...

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