Spring training games rarely produce true blasts from the past. But Wednesday’s exhibition between the Philadelphia Phillies and Team Canada in preparation for the World Baseball Classic delivered exactly that — and it came from a name many Phillies fans haven’t heard in more than a decade. Right-hander Phillippe Aumont, once a centerpiece of a controversial Phillies trade, took the mound and briefly transported fans ... Read more
Astros Encouraged by Cristian Javier’s Early Return Form After Tommy John Surgery. DD
The Houston Astros received a promising early sign this spring from one of the pitchers they hope will anchor their rotation in 2026. Right-hander Cristian Javier made his first spring training start in an exhibition matchup against Team Venezuela, offering a glimpse of what he might provide this season as he continues his recovery from Tommy John surgery. The Astros not only secured the win in the game, but Javier’s ... Read more
Cristian Javier’s First Spring Start Gives Astros a Reason for Optimism. DD
The Houston Astros received a promising early sign this spring from one of the pitchers they hope will anchor their rotation in 2026. Right-hander Cristian Javier made his first spring training start in an exhibition matchup against Team Venezuela, offering a glimpse of what he might provide this season as he continues his recovery from Tommy John surgery. The Astros not only secured the win in the game, but Javier’s ... Read more
Why Outfielder Jesús Sánchez Has More Leverage Than Expected in Blue Jays Camp. DD
The Toronto Blue Jays made several headline-grabbing moves this offseason, bringing in big names like Kazuma Okamoto, Dylan Cease, and re-signing veteran ace Max Scherzer as they push for another postseason run. But one of their quieter moves may end up having an outsized impact on the Opening Day roster. That move involved outfielder Jesús Sánchez, who was acquired from the Houston Astros in exchange for Joey ... Read more
Blue Jays’ Jesús Sánchez Holds Sneaky Roster Advantage Entering Opening Day Battle. DD
The Toronto Blue Jays made several headline-grabbing moves this offseason, bringing in big names like Kazuma Okamoto, Dylan Cease, and re-signing veteran ace Max Scherzer as they push for another postseason run. But one of their quieter moves may end up having an outsized impact on the Opening Day roster. That move involved outfielder Jesús Sánchez, who was acquired from the Houston Astros in exchange for Joey ... Read more