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It’s official: the robot overlords have made it to the major leagues. Back in September, MLB announced that the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system would be in place for the 2026 season. More recently, they’ve confirmed this change and provided more clarity to the challenge process and the strike zone itself. The full list of […]
From Bless You Boys | 20 days ago | 0 reads
Good morning baseball fans! As we approach Spring Training and the beginning of the season, we’re going to be doing some questions for y’all about your thoughts about the San Francisco Giants and baseball in general! Today’s question: What are your 2026 predictions that you will stand by all season? I am not great at […]
From McCovey Chronicles | 20 days ago | 2 reads
Good morning Birdland, The Winter Olympics do not have the same appeal as the Summer Games. While nearly all of us can relate to the athletes running, swimming, jumping, and playing various ball sports in the sweltering heat of the summer, far fewer can sympathize with the snow-focused events that required a whole lot more […]
From Camden Chat | 20 days ago | 1 read
Scottsdale, Ariz. – Ryan Feltner had a forgettable 2025 season. After a brilliant 2024 campaign, the right-hander made just six starts in 2025 before suffering from back spasms. He went on the 15-day IL on May 2 and was transferred to the 60-day on June 15. He made a few rehab starts in June, but […]
From Purple Row | 20 days ago | 3 reads
What once appeared to be a settled fifth starter spot for the Atlanta Braves has quickly turned into one of the more intriguing storylines of camp. With Spencer Schwellenbach’s elbow inflammation muddying the picture, Atlanta now has a legitimate spring competition on its hands. Joey Wentz, Bryce Elder, Hurston Waldrep and José Suarez are all […]
From Talking Chop | 20 days ago | 0 reads
This post is part of a series of daily questions that we’ll ask the community here at Amazin’ Avenue throughout the month of February. We hope you find the questions engaging and that our prompts can spark some fun conversations in the comments. We’ll see you there and plan to have staff chiming in, too. […]
From Amazin' Avenue | 20 days ago | 0 reads
It’s another day removed from the Castellanos release and it’s still by far the biggest news surrounding the team right now. It takes a lot to distract from the Ace’s rib being in a closet. On to the links. Phillies news: MLB news:
From The Good Phight | 20 days ago | 1 read
The Cardinals have had one of the more interesting off seasons in recent memory. Chaim Bloom did his best to keep the fanbase engaged by completing one big transaction each month starting with Sonny Gray in November and culminating with the Brendan Donovan trade in February. Despite Bloom’s best efforts to keep us entertained, there […]
From Viva El Birdos | 20 days ago | 1 read
We’re back with another daily question, and today’s question is: How will MLB’s new ABS challenge system change baseball? After an ongoing conversation that has seemingly lasted for a decade, MLB’s automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system is officially here. The new system, which has been tested in the minor leagues since 2022 and made an […]
From Brew Crew Ball | 20 days ago | 1 read
DRaysBay works best as a place for community and conversation. Accordingly, in the lead up to the new season, we are posting “Daily Questions” in the month of February. I look forward to seeing you in the comment section! Don’t say a prospect unless they are on the 40-man roster! But even then, be careful… […]
From DRaysBay | 20 days ago | 3 reads
One of the most fun things about spring training is the annual emergence of one young player who makes the whole camp his own. Two years ago it was Ceddanne Rafaela. Last year it was Marcelo Mayer. This year could it be Kristian Campbell, someone who has already won a player of the month award […]
From Over the Monster | 20 days ago | 4 reads
To David Hamilton, formerly of the Sox,Watching you play often made my insides balk.Your errors were many, your hits were quite few.I’ll admit I wasn’t the biggest fan of you. But since you’ve been traded, I’m distinctly less jaded.Happy for you, that you’ve found a new place,Thrilled for us, with new hope for second base. […]
From Over the Monster | 20 days ago | 6 reads
Around this time every year, prospect hounds across the country release all their lists, from team Top 10 lists, Top 100’s, and farm system rankings. The last few years, the Yankees haven’t looked so hot on those farm system ranks. This year, ESPN had them 23rd, and Baseball Prospectus put them at 22nd. It was […]
From Pinstripe Alley | 20 days ago | 4 reads
SURPRISE—Arizona began last season with three consecutive losses but ended up making it to the College World Series. Something to consider when evaluating the first result of the season. The Wildcats dropped their 2026 opener on Friday night, losing 10-7 to Stanford at Surprise Stadium. It snapped a 6-game win streak against their former Pac-12 […]
From Arizona Desert Swarm | 20 days ago | 5 reads
Manager Craig Stammen has made it clear since his first media scrum on the opening of spring camp that he sees Luis Campusano as the San Diego Padres’ No. 2 catcher. More than once, Stammen has cited Campusano’s hard work and success in Triple-A last season. In his media scrum Friday morning, Stammen remarked on […]
From Gaslamp Ball | 20 days ago | 2 reads
This is exactly the offense Husker head coach Will Bolt envisioned when he dipped into the portal with the main focus of bringing in bats that can turn around a game in a hurry. Nebraska hit .471 on the game, but when you look at the other metrics where the team really struggled last year, […]
From Corn Nation | 20 days ago | 0 reads
URBANA, Ill. — Illinois baseball is officially on the road for its season-opener. After wrapping up their 2025 season with a loss against UCLA in the Big Ten Tournament, the Illini are ready to start their 2026 season against USF. With the successes of Illinois’ athletics as of late, baseball has a chance to make […]
From The Champaign Room | 20 days ago | 1 read
Yahoo! Sports | The Associated Press: All aboard the Cole Train! Yankees ace Gerrit Cole took the mound yesterday for his first bullpen of the spring, marking the next major milestone in his return from last March’s Tommy John surgery. Speaking to reporters, Cole reiterated that his elbow feels better than it has in two […]
From Pinstripe Alley | 20 days ago | 4 reads
To bookend the week in the same vein as Monday’s Purple Row After Dark question, I have another one for you. Many folks have complained that last weekend’s Super Bowl was one of the most boring Super Bowls in recent memory, even though the final score was 29-13. Baseball-wise, though, we had a great World […]
From Purple Row | 20 days ago | 4 reads
Louisville Cardinals (18-6, 8-4) vs. Baylor Bears (13-11, 3-9) Game Time: 4 p.m. Location: Dickies Arena: Fort Worth, TX Television: ESPN Announcers: Dave Pasch (play-by-play) and Sean Farnham (analysis) Favorite: Louisville by 6.5 Series: Baylor leads, 1-0 Last Meeting: Baylor won 66-63 on Nov. 25, 2016 in the Battle 4 Atlantis championship game at Paradise Islands, Bahamas Series History: Projected Starting Lineups: Louisville […]
From Card Chronicle | 20 days ago | 1 read
As first reported by Steve Gilbert, Zac Gallen is returning to the D-backs on a one-year deal. The amount involved is $22 million, which is basically the same amount as the qualifying offer Gallen declined at the start of the winter. However, Ken Rosenthal reports that approximately $14 million of that is deferred. It’s a […]
From AZ Snake Pit | 20 days ago | 2 reads
The Missouri Tigers completed their first day of the competition, with multiple program records and personal bests on Friday, Feb. 13 in Fayetteville and Boston. BU Valentine Invitational Results 3000m Record Time Run Senior Drew Rogers claimed second overall during the race with a new school record time of 7:49.00 minutes. Teammate Ryder James claimed […]
From Rock M Nation | 20 days ago | 1 read
Maryland baseball reliever Cristofer Cespedes faced UNC Wilmington third baseman Lucas Trevor with just one out left in the bottom of the ninth inning. Outfielder John Newton led off first base, preparing to advance to second. Trevor swung at the first pitch, sending the ball bouncing toward shortstop Ty Kaunas. The standout freshman thought on […]
From Testudo Times | 20 days ago | 1 read
There has been a big media presence around the Atlanta Braves during this first week of Spring Training which means lots of player availability. Earlier today, Alex Anthopoulos met with the media, and you can read those highlights here. Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale made the media rounds as well, discussion a number of topics, […]
From Talking Chop | 20 days ago | 1 read
Boy it’s good to be back isn’t it? The defending national champion Tigers kicked off its title defense with an emphatic 15-5 win in eight innings over Milwaukee Friday afternoon at Alex Box Stadium, and LSU has now won 25 straight season openers. As a team LSU collected nine extra base hits—six doubles and homers […]
From And The Valley Shook | 20 days ago | 1 read