Major League Baseball

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

Griffin swats 3rd spring HR as Pirates 1-hit Cards

Konnor Griffin, the No. 1 prospect in baseball, homered for the third time this spring in the first inning of the Pirates' matchup with the Cardinals.

Cards' Marmol gets 2-year extension amid rebuild

Oliver Marmol, who has a 325-323 record as manager of the Cardinals over four seasons, has signed a two-year extension that includes a club option for 2029.

✍️ Handing out offseason grades for all 30 teams

Now that spring training and preparation for the 2026 season are underway, let's hand out offseason report cards for every club.