Spring Training

Cruciality of Developing a Winning Culture: White Sox Spring Training 2023

Under the new management of Pedro Grifol, it is vital for the White Sox to develop an atmosphere that breeds hunger, motivation, and, inevitably, a winning team. The talent on this year’s squad undoubtedly has the potential to win the division and compete in the playoffs. It is just up to the coaches and players […]

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Ian Anderson Struggles in First Spring Start, Is It Time to Panic?

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This Lefty Could Make the Tigers’ Opening-Day Roster

The Detroit Tigers drafted the big lefty in the 5th round of the 2018 draft out of the University of Louisville. Wolf has a plethora of pitches, including a fastball that can touch the mid 90’s, a cutter, a change-up, and a curveball. Wolf had a very impressive three-year career at Louisville, compiling a 14-2 […]

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Giants Notes: Pitching Struggles, Debuts, The Catching Battle Heating Up, Rookies Playing Well, and More

The Giants have now played four spring games, winning two and losing two. Most of their offseason additions and holdovers from last season have made their debuts, and several players vying for an opening day spot are showing out. Pitching Struggles The Giants added two starting pitchers this offseason, deepening a rotation that already had […]

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James Wood is Available Today vs. New York Yankees

Nationals top prospect James Wood is available for his first appearance in a Nationals uniform today vs. the New York Yankees at 1:05 pm EST. Slotted in at back-up center fielder, Wood should see a couple of at-bats today versus the Yankees. Nationals fans can catch the game today on ESPN at 1:05 pm eastern. […]

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Doval is Ready to be One of Baseball’s Best Closers

104 MPH with late snap is nearly impossible to hit, let alone make contact with. Add in the daunting factor of not knowing exactly where it’s going? A major league hitter’s nightmare. Camilo Doval came on to the Big League scene, making his debut on April 18, 2021, after being fast-tracked through the minors (28 […]

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MLB’s First Look at the Pitch Clock: Is It Good for Baseball?

The first slate of Spring Training games are in the past, and there has been one story surrounding this weekend in baseball: the pitch clock. Many rule changes were put into effect for the 2023 season, and the pitch clock is easily the most controversial of the bunch. Baseball fans around the world are having […]

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What Can We Take Away from Spring Training?

As the Major League Baseball regular season looms, teams use the Spring Training period to hone their skills and prepare for the upcoming challenges. Although these exhibition games do not count towards the standings, they offer an essential platform for player evaluation, team chemistry building, and strategic decision-making. Player evaluation is a significant benefit of […]

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Brett Baty's Hot Starts

Brett Baty’s Hot Start to Spring

As Spring Training begins, one of the biggest stories will be on the Mets’ 23-year-old third baseman Brett Baty. Baty is fighting for a spot on the Mets Opening Day roster after a short stint in the majors in 2022. Baty played eleven games, hitting just .184 before a thumb injury ended his season early. […]

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A’s Spring Training Recap: It’s raining bats at Mesa

When Arizona’s Gabriel Moreno drilled the first pitch from A’s starter JP Sears for a 2-run shot in the 2nd inning, it seemed all chances for Oakland got dented. But not until some firepower on the offensive end lit them up. Oakland used a 6-run 5th to fuel their way to a whopping 12-7 Cactus […]

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