Here are the storylines to watch as the Yanks open camp
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Shohei throws off mound in Dodger blue with 2-way return in sight
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Considering that he's spent the offseason rehabbing both arms, Shohei Ohtani appears to be in fine form with Spring Training officially underway. The Dodgers shared a video on social media of Ohtani throwing off a mound on Monday, the club's report date for pitchers and catchers ahead
Cubs eyeing 2-time former All-Star if Bregman signs elsewhere (report)
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15 prospects primed to bounce back from injury in 2025
A lot of players will be getting a fresh start heading into the 2025 season. Prospects who missed significant time due to injury have had upwards of six months between regular-season games to return to health. Now they'll be looking to re-establish their value and maybe even reach new heights.
The No. 1 Spring Training storyline for each team
Ladies and gentlemen, it's baseball season. Players are arriving at Spring Training complexes in Arizona and Florida, and every club will hold its first pitchers-and-catchers workout before the end of this week. Full-squad workouts will soon follow, Spring Training games are not too far beyond that, and regular-season action will
The top 100 fantasy baseball players for 2025
Fantasy baseball draft season is here, and Yahoo Sports has you covered.
- Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Baseball league Their top 100 fantasy baseball players for 2025 -- compiled via Yahoo experts Andy Behrens, Dalton Del Don and Scott Pianowski -- are listed below. Rankings are as of
Imanaga (who else?) will start for Cubs during Tokyo Series
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Spring Training report dates, games, info and more
Spring Training is right around the corner. So as clubs prepare to report to Arizona and Florida to gear up for the 2025 season, here is everything you need to know, including start dates for workouts and games for all 30 teams.
Source: Pivetta making progress on deal
We're keeping track of all the latest free agent and trade rumors.
Cap logos set for Hall of Fame's Class of 2025
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum has announced the images that will appear on the caps of the members of the Class of 2025. In conjunction with the Hall of Fame, the five members of the Class of 2025 and/or their families have made their selections for the
Cards' youth primed to rise to lofty expectations in 2025
JUPITER, Fla. -- As a member of the Cardinals' organization since 2007, manager Oliver Marmol has always marveled at and embraced the daily expectation of winning in St. Louis and the unwavering belief that seasons are measured in pennants and championship hardware without exception.
Naylor embraces challenge of filling Walker's shoes
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Josh Naylor knows that he has big shoes to fill in Arizona, but the slugging first baseman is looking forward to the challenge. Naylor was one of a number of Diamondbacks position players working out at Salt River Fields on Monday, two days ahead of the first
Brewers unveil Uecker jersey patch for '25
MILWAUKEE ¨C The Brewers included a touch of Bob Uecker¡¯s signature style in the uniform patch they¡¯ll wear throughout the 2025 season to honor their late, legendary broadcaster. The patch, unveiled Monday morning, has Uecker¡¯s signature over a baseball that¡¯s circled by a ring of plaid, meant to conjure the
Assad dealing with sore oblique, undergoes imaging
MESA, Ariz. -- The Cubs have to map out their rotation plans for a pair of openers this season, adding an atypical layer to the Spring Training scheduling. On Monday it was revealed that right-hander Javier Assad -- considered a favorite for a spot on the starting staff -- is
Zaidi returning to Dodgers as special advisor
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Dodgers are bringing back former executive Farhan Zaidi as a special advisor to the team, a club spokesman has confirmed. Zaidi will also assist chairman Mark Walter with his other sports interests, which include the Los Angeles Sparks, Chelsea Football Club and the Professional Women's Hockey
Hot Stove to broadcast live from the MLB Store in NYC on Wednesday
Baseball is back, and MLB Network¡¯s offseason morning show, Hot Stove, is ready to celebrate the start of a new season with a special live edition. Wednesday¡¯s episode of Hot Stove will broadcast live from 9-11 a.m. ET from the MLB Flagship Store at MLB headquarters in New York City.
Kik¨¦ Hern¨¢ndez announces he's returning to Dodgers
LOS ANGELES -- Fan-favorite super-utility man Kik¨¦ Hern¨¢ndez is in agreement to return to the Dodgers, Hern¨¢ndez announced on social media Sunday with a highlight video captioned, "Walking through the open door." The club has not confirmed the deal, which is reportedly pending a physical and was first reported by
HOF players and managers, broken down by team
When Induction Day rolls around in Cooperstown, the biggest thrill for a fanbase (outside of celebrating the actual player, of course) might be seeing its team's logo ensconced on the bronze plaque. The designation typically means that the player defined his career in that city -- or perhaps even led
Opening Day starters: Who's getting the call?
Below you will find every starting pitcher for each team in Game 1 of the 2025 season, as announced by the club. Noted in parentheses is how many times that pitcher has started on Opening Day, including the upcoming '25 start. TUESDAY, MARCH 18 Dodgers at Cubs, 6:10 a.m. ET
Bregman among 5 notable free agents still available
We are less than one week from pitchers and catchers reporting to camps in Florida and Arizona, yet an abundance of free agents are still looking for jobs. With one notable exception, the biggest names on the market have been signed, with Pete Alonso¡¯s return to the Mets leaving only
Bryant tops list of 3 hot topics as Rockies prepare for camp
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The anthem singer who mashed two home runs
CHICAGO -- Lamar Johnson performed the national anthem prior to Game 1 of a doubleheader between his White Sox and the Athletics on June 19, 1977, at Comiskey Park.
7 hopeful predictions as we get set for Spring Training
The final week before pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training has been filled with all sorts of math. There are PECOTA projections and FanGraphs playoff odds -- whatever your favorite flavor of projection system, they¡¯re all there for you, and they¡¯re all extremely helpful. There¡¯s so much to learn
Cubs remain open to free agents, 'wouldn't rule anything out'
MESA, Ariz. -- Justin Steele left his locker and began to head down a nearby hallway. He was interrupted when Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson reached out and gave the pitcher a friendly slap on the back. Steele spun around, lit up and pulled Swanson into a quick hug.
The most improved players of 2025 will be ...
Every season provides an opportunity for players to make meaningful strides from the previous year, whether it¡¯s through improved health, a change in approach, a natural progression of skills or simply better luck. Which players are expected to improve the most from 2024 to 2025? To find out, we took