The Oakland A's optioned pitcher Joey Estes to Triple-A, narrowing the competition for rotation spots as the team finalizes its starting pitching staff for the season.
Jarren Duran or Masataka Yoshida - Who will be the Red Sox DH on Opening Day?
Jarren Duran and Masataka Yoshida are competing for the Red Sox DH position, with Duran showing stronger overall performance but Yoshida offering rare contact skills.
Blue Jays: Checking in on three position players competing for a bench role
Three Toronto Blue Jays position players compete for final roster spots in spring training, with Jiménez showing strong performance, Schneider struggling despite prior success, and Kasevich competing for infield depth.
Porter Hodge, Jordan Wicks Likely To Begin Season On Cubs' IL
Cubs pitchers Porter Hodge and Jordan Wicks will start the season on the 15-day injured list due to a right flexor strain and radial nerve irritation, respectively.
Garrett Stubbs could fill the Phillies' final roster spot by serving as a third catcher while also training at infield and outfield positions to provide roster flexibility.
Five bold predictions for the 2026 Blue Jays season include Dylan Cease winning a Cy Young Award, Anthony Santander missing the playoff roster, Jesús Sánchez hitting 20+ home runs, and Jeff Hoffman underperforming expectations.
Dodgers Injury Update: Gavin Stone's Shoulder Has No Structural Damage
Gavin Stone will be shut down for two weeks after experiencing shoulder inflammation, likely ruling him out of the Dodgers' Opening Day roster following his return from complex shoulder surgery.
David Festa Likely To Begin Season On Injured List
David Festa's shoulder impingement diagnosis and shutdown adds to the Twins' rotation injuries, leaving spots open for competition among remaining prospects.