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
⚡ FLASH NEWS: Padres experimenting with Xander Bogaerts leading off in spring training ⚡ .NL
Fernando Tatis Jr. finally looked like himself again in 2025.Now, one surprising lineup experiment has Padres fans asking a simple question: why change what’s working? Padres Considering Major Lineup Change Involving Fernando Tatis Jr. The San Diego Padres may be preparing for a significant shift in their offensive strategy — one that involves moving Fernando Tatis Jr. out of the leadoff spot. And if early spring ... Read more