Emmet Sheehan Slated to Start Saturday Against Athletics
Emmet Sheehan is scheduled to start for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday morning against the Oakland Athletics at Camelback Ranch. The game time was moved up one hour to avoid extreme heat.
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Friday, March 20
Yoshinobu Yamamoto Makes Final Spring Tuneup
Yoshinobu Yamamoto is making his final spring training appearance for the Los Angeles Dodgers before his second consecutive Opening Day start.
Andy Pages Starts in Center Field for Dodgers
Andy Pages is in the starting lineup as the center fielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers' Friday night spring training game against the San Diego Padres.
Mookie Betts Starts at Shortstop for Dodgers
Mookie Betts is playing shortstop in the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup for their Friday night spring training game against the San Diego Padres.
Freddie Freeman Starts at First Base for Dodgers
Freddie Freeman is in the starting lineup at first base for the Los Angeles Dodgers' Friday night spring training game against the San Diego Padres.
Teoscar Hernández Starts in Left Field for Dodgers
Teoscar Hernández is playing left field for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their Friday night spring training matchup against the San Diego Padres.
Will Smith Behind the Plate for Dodgers Friday Night
Catcher Will Smith is in the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers' Friday night spring training game against the San Diego Padres.
Miguel Rojas Starts at Second Base for Dodgers
Miguel Rojas is slated to play second base in the Dodgers' lineup for their Friday night spring training contest against the San Diego Padres.
Kyle Tucker Featured in Dodgers Spring Training Lineup
Kyle Tucker is listed in the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers' Friday night spring training game against the San Diego Padres.
Max Muncy Included in Dodgers Lineup for Friday Night Matchup
Max Muncy is featured in the Dodgers' lineup for their Friday night spring training game against the San Diego Padres at Camelback Ranch.
Dual MVP Ohtani-Judge Trading Card Fetches $2.16 Million
A rare 1-of-1 2025 Topps Chrome dual MVP gold Logoman card featuring Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge has sold for $2.16 million through Fanatics Collect. The card features game-worn jersey patches and on-card signatures from both players. Ohtani is also active in Dodgers spring training, appearing in the lineup for the team's matchup against the San Diego Padres.
Gregory Santos Reassigned to Minor League Camp
As part of the seventh round of spring training roster cuts, pitcher Gregory Santos has been reassigned to the Seattle Mariners' minor league camp.
George Valera Likely to Open Season on Injured List
Cleveland Guardians outfielder George Valera is expected to begin the 2026 regular season on the injured list due to a calf injury. According to Zack Meisel of The Athletic, the team is proceeding with caution regarding his status. Valera's availability remains a key storyline for the Guardians as they finalize their roster heading into opening day.
Zach Eflin Set for Grapefruit League Start Against Yankees
Pitcher Zach Eflin is scheduled to face the New York Yankees in Grapefruit League play as the Baltimore Orioles continue their spring training schedule.
Nationals Option Top Prospect Dylan Crews to Triple-A Rochester
The Washington Nationals have officially assigned top prospect Dylan Crews to their Triple-A affiliate, the Rochester Red Wings. The decision to option the outfielder was driven by recent hitting struggles during spring training. This move marks a significant shift in his development as the organization looks for him to refine his approach at the plate before returning to the major league level.
Andrew Painter Secures Spot as Phillies' No. 5 Starter
Rookie right-hander Andrew Painter has officially earned a spot on the Philadelphia Phillies' opening-day roster. Manager Rob Thomson announced on Friday that the young pitcher will serve as the team's No. 5 starter. This promotion highlights the organization's confidence in Painter's development and his readiness to contribute to the major league rotation immediately.
Tyler Soderstrom Returns to Lineup Friday
Soderstrom is back in the lineup for Friday's Cactus League game against the Cubs. After dealing with a knee issue, he is slated to bat fourth and play left field. This return marks a positive development for the Athletics as they continue their spring training preparations.
Lawrence Butler Leading Off Friday
Butler is back in action for Friday's Cactus League contest against the Cubs. Despite dealing with knee issues, he will lead off and play right field. His presence in the lineup is a key update for the Athletics as they evaluate their roster during the spring.
Ronald Acuña Jr. Returns to Braves Camp
Ronald Acuña Jr. has returned to the Atlanta Braves' spring training camp following his participation in the World Baseball Classic as the regular season draws near.
Dylan Beavers Scratched Due to Knee Discomfort
Dylan Beavers was scratched from Friday's spring training game against the Yankees due to right knee discomfort, according to Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com. The team is monitoring his status closely as he deals with the injury.