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Nothing can eclipse excitement for CLE home opener -- not even a total eclipse

@MandyBell02
April 7, 2024

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- When Guardians starter Triston McKenzie is in the clubhouse before Cleveland’s home opener on Monday, he’ll have plenty of time to make his shoebox to view the total solar eclipse. The Guardians announced that the first pitch of their home opener against the White Sox will be

Here's every ranked prospect on '24 Opening Day rosters

@thevandalorian and @alyssam_gomez and @jesus_cano88
March 28, 2024

Opening Day is finally here! MLB's brightest stars back in action, and its future stars are ready to take the league by storm.

  • MLB Pipeline | Top 100 prospects | Prospect video

Here's the Guardians' Opening Day roster

@MandyBell02
March 28, 2024

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The Guardians' Opening Day roster has been finalized. From battling through a respiratory illness that sidelined players for as long as two weeks to watching three prominent relievers go down with injuries to learning that the club’s former top prospect will once again undergo season-ending surgery, the

Astros set Opening Day roster for 2024

March 28, 2024

HOUSTON -- Strong showings in Spring Training by right-hander Tayler Scott and left-hander Parker Mushinski -- and an injury to lefty Bennett Sousa -- paved the way for them to make the Astros’ Opening Day roster, which was announced Thursday. The club is carrying 25 players for the first two

Dodgers announce roster for home opener

@juanctoribio
March 28, 2024

The regular season is already underway for the Dodgers after splitting two games against the Padres in the Seoul Series, but with the home opener against the Cardinals on Thursday, there's another opportunity to name an Opening Day roster. Here is that 26-man crew:

Every ranked prospect still battling for an Opening Day spot

@thevandalorian and @alyssam_gomez and @jesus_cano88
March 28, 2024

With Spring Training officially over, Opening Day rosters will begin filtering in. A number of the game's up-and-coming prospects have been reassigned to Minor League camp, but others are vying for final roster spots that have yet to be decided upon.

  • MLB Pipeline | Top 100 prospects | Prospect

Phillies set Opening Day roster

March 28, 2024

PHILADELPHIA -- This Spring Training felt different. Different because the Phillies were not coming off their first World Series appearance since 2009, like they were last spring. Different because they brought back nearly everybody from the '23 roster, even though they lost Game 7 of the National League Championship Series

Red Sox finalize 2024 Opening Day roster

March 28, 2024

The Red Sox recently made their biggest roster decision of Spring Training when manager Alex Cora informed center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela, MLB Pipeline’s No. 76 overall prospect, that he will break camp with the club. Another decision was made on Monday night, when lefty Brennan Bernardino was optioned to Triple-A

Marlins announce Opening Day roster

@cdenicola13
March 28, 2024

MIAMI -- There was some last-minute shuffling on the 26-player roster after a pair of trades on Wednesday, but the Marlins' Opening Day roster is set ahead of the season opener against the Pirates on Thursday. Catcher (2): Christian Bethancourt, Nick Fortes Manager Skip Schumaker recently said he doesn't anticipate

Here is the Rockies’ Opening Day roster

March 28, 2024

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Rockies announced their Opening Day roster before Thursday's game against the D-backs. They drew closer to the complete 26-man group when they acquired outfielder-first baseman Jake Cave from the Phillies on Sunday. The team also decided to keep Victor Vodnik -- a young, power righty who

Here's the Royals' 2024 Opening Day roster

@anne__rogers
March 28, 2024

KANSAS CITY -- The 2024 baseball season has arrived, and the Royals’ Opening Day roster has been sewn up ahead of today's game vs. the Twins. To illustrate the overhaul that the Royals underwent this offseason with their roster, the 26-man roster includes only seven players who made the Opening

Braves finalize 2024 Opening Day roster

March 28, 2024

ATLANTA -- The Braves finalized their Opening Day roster on Tuesday, when they outrighted Jackson Stephens to Triple-A Gwinnett to create a spot for Jesse Chavez. Chavez rejoined the Braves on a Minor League contract on Monday. He pitched in a game on the back fields in North Port, Fla.,

Here's the Twins' 2024 Opening Day roster

@dohyoungpark
March 28, 2024

KANSAS CITY -- The Twins' position player group has been set for a long while -- and now, finally, the pitching staff is complete, too. The Twins formally selected the contract of non-roster invitee Daniel Duarte on Thursday to add him to both their 26-man and 40-man rosters, rewarding his

White Sox announce Opening Day roster

March 27, 2024

CHICAGO -- The White Sox announced their 26-man roster to open the 2024 season following Wednesday’s workout at Guaranteed Rate Field. Opening Day is Thursday against the Tigers, with a 3:10 p.m. CT first pitch at Guaranteed Rate Field. “Anyone following the White Sox has a level of curiosity of

Sanó earns roster spot, then homers; Ohtani gets ovation

@adriangarro
March 27, 2024

ANAHEIM -- Well, that’s one way to celebrate good news. On Tuesday, Angels manager Ron Washington confirmed that infielder Miguel Sanó had made the club’s Opening Day roster. Washington’s confirmation came after an Instagram post from Sanó seemed to imply that he’d successfully earned a spot on his first Major

One last hit? Panda caps night of ovations with gift 'for the fans'

@mi_guardado
March 27, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO – Pablo Sandoval has never shied away from showing his emotions on the field, and Tuesday night proved to be no exception. Sandoval struggled to hold back tears as he was showered with ovations during a 3-1 exhibition loss to the A’s at Oracle Park, which could mark

Looking to add depth to rotation, Paxton caps solid spring

@bmags94
March 27, 2024

ANAHEIM -- At long last, the Dodgers have made it to one of their most anticipated seasons in franchise history. It’s been a whirlwind of a month for a Dodgers team that went 14-7 in Cactus League play, while also splitting a two-game regular-season set against the Padres in the

Father and son: Karros makes Dad proud with strong showing

@bmags94
March 27, 2024

There are few things more synonymous with baseball than the relationships between fathers and sons. Heck, that’s basically the entire plot of the famed baseball movie "Field of Dreams." As Jared Karros took the mound for the Dodgers on Tuesday at Angel Stadium, his father Eric -- a former Dodger

Boyle named A's fifth starter, locking in Opening Day rotation

@sonjamchen
March 26, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO -- Twenty-four pitchers made at least one start for the A's in 2023, tying a dubious AL/NL record for the most starters used in one season. Needless to say, the club is planning on getting more stability out of its rotation in '24. Manager Mark Kotsay laid out

With Woo hurt, Hancock ready to step into Seattle rotation

March 26, 2024

SEATTLE -- Right-hander Emerson Hancock is fit, and as of now, will fill the No. 5 spot in the Seattle rotation. Hancock was headed for Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday with Seattle fine-tuning its roster ahead of Thursday's Opening Day matchup against the Boston Red Sox, but then righty Bryan Woo

After spring tear, Toglia gets Opening Day call that leaves family in tears

March 26, 2024

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- After playing against the Brewers on Monday afternoon, switch-hitting first baseman-outfielder Michael Toglia joined his big family party for dinner. Then Rockies manager Bud Black’s name showed up on the ringing phone. “I figured it was going to be my status for the season, so I told

Padres set up for success after strong spring

@oapostrophesd
March 26, 2024

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres didn’t win the offseason, as they often have in recent years, but they just might eke out a few extra wins this season because of their Spring Training. The offseason was defined by what the Padres shed -- superstars Juan Soto (trade), Josh Hader (free

Seager, Jung 'ready to go' for Opening Day

March 26, 2024

ARLINGTON -- The Rangers were still sorting out their final Spring Training roster moves after the game Tuesday, but arguably the most important moves of the day happened earlier, when manager Bruce Bochy penciled Corey Seager and Josh Jung into the lineup and then substituted for them after six innings.

Jansen, Martin in good shape for Opening Day

March 26, 2024

ARLINGTON -- Manager Alex Cora held his postgame press conference in less than 30 seconds on Tuesday. He didn’t even need that much time, though, in providing his assessment of backend relievers Kenley Jansen and Chris Martin. Both Jansen and Martin threw scoreless innings during an exhibition game vs. the

Rays get first feel of new-look Trop turf

March 26, 2024

ST. PETERSBURG -- The turf at Tropicana Field has a new look and a new feel. The Rays returned to their home dome Tuesday afternoon for a 3-3 tie in an exhibition against the Tigers, giving players a chance to test out the newly installed playing surface before Thursday’s season