Major League Baseball

Mets to start righty Peralta in opener vs. Pirates

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza says the team is planning to start newly acquired Freddy Peralta on the mound for New York's March 26 season opener against the the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Dodgers don't expect Snell to be ready for opener

Dodgers do not expect two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell to be ready for Opening Day as he works on coming back from a shoulder injury that has lingered since last season.

Giants scratch Devers (hamstring) from lineup

The Giants scratched slugger Rafael Devers from the starting lineup because of a tight hamstring, keeping him out of a spring training game against the Dodgers on Friday.

Astros' Imai hit by comebacker in spring debut

Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai threw a 10-pitch scoreless inning and was struck by a comebacker in his spring training debut for the Astros.

Ex-pitcher Serafini gets life in prison for murder

Former MLB pitcher Daniel Serafini was sentenced Friday to life in prison after being convicted of first-degree murder of his father-in-law, attempted murder of his mother-in-law and first-degree burglary.

O's Basallo exits game with abdominal discomfort

Orioles top prospect Samuel Basallo left Thursday's spring training game against the Tigers after experiencing abdominal discomfort after the catcher made an attempted tag at the plate.

U.S. denies 8 visas for Cuba's WBC delegation

Eight members of Cuba's delegation were denied visas to the United States for next month's World Baseball Classic.

Padres reliever Matsui out of WBC for Japan

Yuki Matsui will not pitch in the World Baseball Classic and his status for San Diego's season opener is also unclear because of a groin strain.

✍️ 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.