Category Archives: www.espn.com – MLB
⚾ Ranking the positions: Best and worst for 2026
From "Generation Shortstop" to a power position that has lost its pop, here's how every area stacks up for 2026.
David Schoenfield Mar 03, 2026
Royals sign veteran Marte to 1-year, $1M deal
The Kansas City Royals signed two-time All-Star Starling Marte on Monday to a $1 million deal for the upcoming season.
www.espn.com - MLB Mar 02, 2026
DeRosa sets USA rotation; Webb starts Game 1
Giants ace Logan Webb will start Game 1 of the World Baseball Classic for Team USA when it takes on Brazil in pool play Friday, manager Mark DeRosa said Monday afternoon.
Jesse Rogers Mar 02, 2026
'Gramps' Scherzer gets right to work for Blue Jays
Max Scherzer got right to work in his return to the Blue Jays, throwing a bullpen session. He will throw again Wednesday and could pitch in a game this weekend.
www.espn.com - MLB Mar 02, 2026
Marlins broadcaster Hutton retiring after season
Marlins television analyst Tommy Hutton announced Monday this will be his final season in the broadcast booth, 60 years after he made his MLB debut as a player.
www.espn.com - MLB Mar 02, 2026
Valdez dazzles in scoreless spring debut for Tigers
New Tigers left-hander Framber Valdez threw 30 of his 43 pitches for strikes while pitching three scoreless innings against the Braves in his spring training debut.
www.espn.com - MLB Mar 02, 2026
Tigers, Red Wings owners create regional network
Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, who are the owners of the Tigers and Red Wings, have created a regional sports network to broadcast their games.
www.espn.com - MLB Mar 02, 2026
A's have best ABS challenge success rates so far
The Athletics had the highest success rate using the automated ball-strike system to overturn ball/strike calls during the first 10 days of spring training, winning 69.2% of challenges.
www.espn.com - MLB Mar 02, 2026
Spring Breakout to become tourney in 2027, '28
Major League Baseball will expand its Spring Breakout of games involving top prospects into a tournament next year, when the big league exhibition schedule could be impacted by a possible lockout.
www.espn.com - MLB Mar 02, 2026
History lessons: Should fantasy baseball managers steer clear of WBC participants?
Tristan H. Cockcroft looks at the history of the WBC and whether or not fantasy managers should be afraid to draft those who participate.
Tristan H. Cockcroft Mar 02, 2026