Trailblazer Sasaki forges unique path, continuing his challenge at Stanford https://www.mlb.com/news/rintaro-sasaki-mlb-npb-prospect-playing-at-stanford Even after 9 p.m., his day is far from over.
Stanford University sophomore Rintaro Sasaki gets going at 8 a.m., moving through weight training, classes, team practice, and then individual workouts. His schedule, mapped out in 30-minute blocks, leaves almost no room to breathe. The only real break comes during #MLB

2-homer game from No. 1 Draft prospect leads BONKERS night of college action https://www.mlb.com/news/top-15-draft-prospects-2026-big-night-college-baseball It’s early days in the college baseball season, but consider the proverbial dust knocked off the BBCOR bats. We’re not talking about just any hitters either -- some of the top names from across the country who are expected to hear their names called early in this July’s Draft have #MLB

11 new players to watch at the World Baseball Classic https://www.mlb.com/news/players-with-statcast-data-to-watch-world-baseball-classic-2026 One of the best parts about the World Baseball Classic is seeing the great players from around the world who we don't see every day in MLB.
Those could be international stars from leagues like Japan's NPB or Korea's KBO, or even prospects in MLB organizations who just don't have #MLB

One thing to watch for each team as spring games get underway https://www.mlb.com/news/one-thing-to-watch-in-first-spring-training-games-2026 All 30 teams will be in action on Saturday for the first time in 2026, offering you as a viewer the opportunity to get caught up with ... well, everyone. Here's one thing to watch per team as the Spring Training schedule officially gets underway.
Jump to: AL East | #MLB

How the ABS challenge system worked on 1st day of games https://www.mlb.com/news/abs-challenge-system-results-from-first-day-of-games-2026 The Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System powered by T-Mobile is coming to Major League Baseball this season. For a refresher, you can read about everything you need to know about the ABS system that will bring more accuracy and strategy to the sport.
On Friday, we saw the system used #MLB

Murakami JUST makes debut after traffic jam, then promptly blisters baseball https://www.mlb.com/news/munetaka-murakami-nearly-late-impresses-in-white-sox-spring-debut MESA, Ariz. -- Munetaka Murakami's first White Sox start, scheduled for Friday at Sloan Park, was almost delayed until Saturday’s Cactus League home opener against the Athletics.
The White Sox announced Murakami as a healthy scratch somewhere around 30 minutes before the initial pitch of their eventual 8-1 victory over #MLB

Seiya opens spring with bang; Bregman makes Cubs debut https://www.mlb.com/news/seiya-suzuki-homers-in-first-spring-training-at-bat MESA, Ariz. -- Seiya Suzuki was the hottest hitter in the Cubs’ lineup during the final week of the regular season last year. The slugger then added three more homers as one of Chicago’s most dangerous bats during the team’s time on the October stage.
Suzuki picked up where he #MLB

As spring games begin, 4 storylines move to Royals' forefront https://www.mlb.com/news/stephen-kolek-begins-royals-rotation-competition SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Royals media relations director Nick Kappel posts it on social media every spring, early in the morning on the first day of baseball’s return: Beginning Friday with their Cactus League opener, the Royals are scheduled to play 194 games over the next 220 days of the spring #MLB

3 things to watch as Vitello guides Giants into Cactus League play https://www.mlb.com/news/giants-what-to-watch-cactus-league-2026 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Tony Vitello has never attended a Spring Training game, which makes sense, considering he worked exclusively in college baseball before he was elevated to manage the Giants in October.
“Everybody says it’s a party down here,” Vitello said. “It seems to be a vibrant environment that everybody #MLB

Abrams tuning out trade rumors with help of new skipper https://www.mlb.com/news/cj-abrams-on-trade-rumors-nationals-new-manager WEST PALM BEACH – With baseball on the forefront of CJ Abrams’ mind this offseason, baseball chatter buzzed with his name in the background. The Nationals were entering a new phase with a revamped front office and coaching staff, and both Abrams and MacKenzie Gore were mentioned throughout the winter #MLB

Dusty's 'last hurrah': Baker guides Nicaragua to World Baseball Classic https://www.mlb.com/news/dusty-baker-excited-to-manage-nicaragua-in-world-baseball-classic On Thursday night, in a crisp white jersey with a flourish of blue script reminiscent of his days with the Dodgers, Dusty Baker took the dugout for the first time as Nicaragua's manager. The national team was playing the first of a four-game exhibition series against international baseball rivals, Cuba #MLB

Breaking down 3 priorities for Brewers as spring play begins https://www.mlb.com/news/brewers-prioritize-experimenting-with-abs-challenge-system-more-this-spring PHOENIX -- On Saturday, it’s game on for the Brewers. They’ll host a Guardians split squad at American Family Fields of Phoenix to begin a slate of 31 exhibition games.
Priority Nos. 1, 2 and 3 are the same as every other year.
“Just getting reps, being healthy and making #MLB