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Kristian Campbell is set to start in center field for the Detroit Tigers in today's 1:05 p.m. spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at Joker Marchant Stadium. Campbell is part of a Tigers lineup that features Spencer Torkelson, Riley Greene, and Kerry Carpenter. The game will be broadcast on the Tigers Radio Network as the team continues its spring training preparations.
Dillon Dingler is scheduled to serve as the designated hitter for the Detroit Tigers in today's 1:05 p.m. spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at Joker Marchant Stadium. Dingler is joined in the lineup by Spencer Torkelson, Riley Greene, and Kerry Carpenter. The game will be broadcast on the Tigers Radio Network as the Tigers look to build momentum during their spring training schedule.
Kerry Carpenter is slated to start in right field for the Detroit Tigers in today's 1:05 p.m. spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at Joker Marchant Stadium. Carpenter is part of a Tigers lineup that includes Spencer Torkelson, Riley Greene, and Dillon Dingler. The game will be broadcast on the Tigers Radio Network as the team continues its spring training evaluation process.
Riley Greene is set to start in left field for the Detroit Tigers in today's 1:05 p.m. spring training contest against the Boston Red Sox at Joker Marchant Stadium. Greene is joined in the lineup by Spencer Torkelson, Kerry Carpenter, and Dillon Dingler. The game, which will be broadcast on the Tigers Radio Network, serves as a key opportunity for the Tigers to refine their offensive approach during spring training.
Spencer Torkelson is in the starting lineup at first base for the Detroit Tigers in today's 1:05 p.m. spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at Joker Marchant Stadium. Torkelson joins a Tigers lineup featuring Kerry Carpenter, Dillon Dingler, and Riley Greene. The matchup will be covered by the Tigers Radio Network as the team evaluates its roster options during the Grapefruit League schedule.
Connor Wong is slated to start at catcher for the Boston Red Sox in today's 1:05 p.m. spring training game against the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium. Wong is part of a lineup that includes Braiden Ward, Kristian Campbell, and Dillon Dingler. The game will be broadcast via the Tigers Radio Network as both teams continue their preparations for the upcoming regular season.
Chris Bassitt is scheduled to start on the mound for the Baltimore Orioles in today's spring training game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Ed Smith Stadium. The contest, featuring players not participating in the World Baseball Classic, begins at 12:05 p.m. CT and will be available on the MLB Network. Bassitt will oppose Cardinals starter Michael McGreevy in the exhibition matchup.
Michael McGreevy is set to take the mound for the St. Louis Cardinals in today's spring training matchup against the Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium. The game, which features players who did not depart for the World Baseball Classic, is scheduled for a 12:05 p.m. CT start and will be broadcast on the MLB Network. McGreevy will face off against Chris Bassitt, who is slated to start for the Orioles.
Trey Yesavage may face a limited workload to start the season, potentially restricted to 3-4 innings per start. The Blue Jays are managing his usage carefully after he logged 139.2 innings in 2025, a significant jump from his 2024 total. Currently, the team is utilizing Yesavage in live batting practice sessions rather than Grapefruit League games, and there is no set timeline for his spring debut. Manager John Schneider maintains that the team still views him as a starting pitcher.
Curtis Mead made a significant impact in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, hitting a decisive three-run home run in the third inning of Australia's 5-1 win over Czechia. After falling behind 0-2 in the count and battling through three foul balls, Mead connected on an 81.2 mph changeup for the blast. Mead is one of five active White Sox players participating in the tournament, and his performance provided the offensive spark needed to secure the victory for the Australian squad.
Kodai Senga enters 2026 aiming to stay healthy after a rocky 2025 season derailed by hamstring and shoulder issues. Despite trade rumors, Senga remains with the Mets and is competing for a spot in the team's six-man rotation. Manager Carlos Mendoza has praised Senga's intensity during spring training, noting his bullpen sessions show promise. Senga, who posted a 1.47 ERA early last season before his injury, hopes to regain his rookie-year form to bolster the Mets' pitching staff.
Versatile infielder Erik González has been tapped to replace Jeremy Peña on the Dominican Republic’s roster for the World Baseball Classic. González, who last played in the Majors in 2022 with the Marlins and spent the 2024 season in the Reds' organization at Triple-A, is expected to join the team at loanDepot park ahead of their tournament opener against Nicaragua. His addition provides depth to a star-studded roster managed by Albert Pujols as they begin their WBC campaign.
Two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal confirmed the Tigers have made no long-term contract offers, making 2026 potentially his final season in Detroit. Despite a record $32 million arbitration win, Skubal remains focused on winning a World Series. He is currently with Team USA for the World Baseball Classic, where he will make one 55-pitch start against Great Britain before returning to spring training to lead a rotation bolstered by the additions of Framber Valdez and Justin Verlander.
Cole Ragans endured a difficult spring training start against the Rangers, allowing six runs on five hits and two walks over 1.2 innings, including home runs to Jake Burger and Wyatt Langford. Despite the poor results, his velocity remained strong, averaging 96.8 mph and peaking at 98.5 mph. The Royals are looking for the 28-year-old to rebound in 2026 after an injury-plagued 2025 season, banking on his underlying metrics to return him to his 2024 form.
Shane Bieber is progressing through his throwing program after a forearm injury, completing a heavy flat-ground session on Friday. While Blue Jays manager John Schneider noted that reports on Bieber are positive, there is currently no timetable for his return to mound work. Having already been ruled out for Opening Day, the team is proceeding cautiously with the right-hander, making a minimum stay on the injured list unlikely as he works back to full health.
Rafael Devers is nearing a return to game action after dealing with hamstring tightness since late February. While he has a slight chance to play in Sunday's Cactus League game against Arizona, a return on Monday is considered more likely. Devers, who made significant plate approach adjustments in 2025, is expected to have ample time to prepare for Opening Day. He remains a priority target in fantasy points leagues due to his elite power and improved plate discipline.
Former Royals All-Star first baseman Eric Hosmer has been hired to join the Kansas City Royals' television broadcast team as an analyst. His debut is scheduled for the March 13 game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Hosmer, a key member of the 2014-2015 World Series teams, brings experience from previous roles with MLB Network and Apple TV. The Royals are retaining their existing broadcast crew while upgrading their production, including the use of drone technology.
RHP Mike Burrows is slated to make his third spring appearance for the Houston Astros against the Nationals. Acquired in an offseason trade from Pittsburgh, Burrows has been impressive in Grapefruit League play, recording a 0.00 ERA across five innings with six strikeouts and only two walks. The Astros are evaluating his performance as they finalize their pitching depth following a busy offseason of roster moves.
RHP Cade Cavalli is scheduled to start for the Washington Nationals in their Grapefruit League matchup against the Houston Astros on March 6. Cavalli continues his preparation for the 2026 season as part of the Nationals' pitching rotation plans.
Spencer Strider displayed improved fastball velocity, topping out at 96.7 mph during his latest Grapefruit League outing against the Blue Jays. Although he allowed two runs on two hits and a walk over 2.1 innings, the velocity increase is a positive sign following his recovery from April 2024 elbow surgery. The Braves are counting on Strider to regain his dominant form after he struggled to a 4.45 ERA and 1.40 WHIP during the 2025 season.
