From ballboys to GMs: Game has followed Minasian Bros. all their lives
The Alous. The Boones. The Bells. Baseball is filled with famous families who have left their imprint on the game across generations. But there’s another notable family that has surged to prominence in recent years: the Minasians. The patriarch of the family, Zack, worked as a clubhouse manager for the
Ohtani throws 1st 'pen session at camp: 'The ball was coming out really good'
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Shohei Ohtani has drawn crowds aplenty in the Dodgers' first week back at Camelback Ranch, with several dozen media members paying close attention to his work and hundreds of fans buzzing with excitement to catch a glimpse of the superstar. Those who came by on Saturday morning
11 rookies projected to make an impact in 2025
The 2024 rookie class might have spoiled us. It was incredibly good -- especially in the National League -- but we shouldn't expect to see so many young players make an immediate impact in the Majors every year. ... Right? Then again, maybe this year's crop will be just as
Bregman's position for Boston remains a source of intrigue
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Before taking his first round of batting practice as a member of the Red Sox, Alex Bregman signed his first autographs through a chain-link fence on Field 3 at the Fenway South complex at about 10:45 on Saturday morning. “Two more and then I’ve got to
Skenes dazzled MLB as a rookie -- and he's ready for an encore
BRADENTON, Fla. -- Paul Skenes started mentally mapping out this Spring Training last August. The plan preparing him for this camp was put in place right around when the season ended. And it’s safe to assume it didn’t have an elongated buildup this time around.
MLB's best moments on Saturday Night Live
Live from New York, it’s … Major League Baseball! As NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” celebrates its 50th anniversary this weekend, we are reminded that television’s national institution and the national pastime are inextricably linked. From Garrett Morris visiting the Weekend Update desk as fictional Mets infielder Chico Escuela to current
'Fun to see': Fried shines in 1st mound session with Yankees
TAMPA, Fla. -- Max Fried believes he was about 12 or 13 years old when he first discovered the ability to make a baseball move like others couldn’t. Snapping nasty curveballs into the dirt, the left-hander was experiencing the infancy of what would develop into one of the Majors’ best
Freeman ready for 'smoother ride' in 2025 after rollercoaster '24
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Dodgers' first official full-squad workout was just the start of a busy Saturday for Freddie Freeman. After his day at Camelback Ranch was over, Freeman was headed to a birthday party for his youngest son, Max. Freeman spent some time away from the team last season
deGrom 'in a really good place' after first 'pen of camp
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- When Jacob deGrom pitches, all eyes are on him. That includes a simple bullpen session during the opening week of Spring Training. On Saturday, deGrom threw his first bullpen since the start of camp, paired up with new Rangers catcher Kyle Higashioka. deGrom said he threw on
Former World Series closer Bobby Jenks battling stomach cancer
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Bobby Jenks always has been a bigger than life character, both physically and as a Major League Baseball presence over seven seasons. Babe Ruthian, with a better fastball. His first pitch thrown as a rookie with the 2005 White Sox registered 102 mph on the stadium scoreboard
Strider shifts focus from rehab to 'competitive state'
NORTH PORT, Fla. -- What was it like for Spencer Strider to spend this winter rehabbing at a dormant Truist Park? “It was mostly just Ronald [Acuña Jr.], Joe [Jiménez] and I walking around and [using the accessible parking],” Strider said with a smile. Strider has brought his great wit
Name your kid Nolan Ryan Rogers, you get a call from the HOFer himself
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Injuries: Dodgers, Yelich, Crawford, Braves, J. Gray
Stay up-to-date with all the latest news on injured players across Major League Baseball.
Phils could move Harper, Schwarber in lineup to spark offense
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- This winter, Bryce Harper showed the world how he makes ribs, cheesesteaks, bagels, coffee, oatmeal cream pies and date, chocolate and peanut butter bark. A video on Nature’s Gatorade got more than 3.5 million views on TikTok. It made him a surprising social media star.
McClanahan earns 3rd Opening Day nod with return to Rays on horizon
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- The last time Shane McClanahan scaled the mound to pitch in a Major League game was Aug. 2, 2023. His next start will be a big one for him and the Rays. Unsurprisingly, the Rays have informed McClanahan that he will be their Opening Day starter
Yelich on track for Opening Day after back surgery
PHOENIX -- With back surgery in the rearview mirror, Brewers star Christian Yelich left no question about his outlook as he reported for the start of his eighth season with the team. “I don't see any reason why I won't be ready for Opening Day,” Yelich said Saturday at American
Could Basallo be O's next 20-year-old star?
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These 12 players are on the rise entering '25
The full list of MLB Network's Top 100 Players Right Now for 2025 was unveiled this week. This year's edition featured many players who vaulted up the list from last year and 33 others who were outside of the top 100 in 2024. Let's take a moment to recognize those
3 contenders who improved their defenses -- and 2 who didn't
You may not think about defense as being quite as important as a blazing fastball or a massive homer, but that doesn’t mean there’s not considerable value in it. After all, last year, five of the top eight fielding teams made the playoffs – and all of the eight weakest
Nebraska's Swansen powers upset win at MLB Desert Invitational
College baseball is back, and there's no better place to take in the action on opening weekend than on MLB Network and MLB Digital (MLB.TV, MLB.com and MLB app), which will be carrying the MLB Desert Invitational. Three of the 12 showcase games will also be shown live on MLB
Seiya 'in a good place' on DH role after connecting with Counsell early at camp
MESA, Ariz. -- During batting practice on Saturday morning, Cubs manager Craig Counsell watched a few rounds at the team’s backfields. After Seiya Suzuki stepped out of the cage for a few minutes, Counsell headed over and chatted with the outfielder. While this is a typical scene during a Spring
'Like riding a bike': Bieber takes next step in return to mound
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- “Oh my God, Biebs!” Austin Hedges voiced what a lot of people on-hand were thinking as he strolled into the bullpen area to catch Shane Bieber on Saturday morning. Here was the Guardians’ ace, who doubled as their key offseason acquisition, making the most significant step yet
After outstanding 2024, Chourio's ready to chase more history
This story was excerpted from Adam McCalvy's Brewers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. PHOENIX -- Jackson Chourio has some specific statistical goals in mind for 2025 after becoming the first player in Major League history to secure
Sugano brings modest goal to O's: 'Let's go win a world championship'
SARASOTA, Fla. -- Less than an hour after his arrival to his first MLB Spring Training at Ed Smith Stadium on Saturday morning, Tomoyuki Sugano delivered a message to his new Orioles teammates via interpreter Yuto Sakurai: “Let’s go win a world championship.” Sugano, a 35-year-old right-hander with 12 years
Reds exercising caution with Lowder (elbow) out of the gate
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Rhett Lowder isn't worried about his right elbow and neither are the Reds. But the organization's young starting pitcher and No. 2 prospect from 2024 is being handled carefully at Spring Training to the point that he might not be available for their rotation by Opening Day.