#spring-train

#spring-train

The White Sox signed right-hander Chad Kuhl to a minor league deal with an invitation to their Spring Training camp.

Kuhl's performance in 2023 was impacted by his wife's battle with breast cancer, but her recent health updates indicate that she finished treatments in November. [ more ]

The Brewers have agreed to a minor league deal with Austin Nola, including an invite to Spring Training.

Nola struggled in 2023 and was non-tendered by the Padres, but may return to form if healthy. [ more ]

The Yankees still have work to do in the offseason before spring training begins.

They need to fill the hole in their rotation and navigate the free-agent pitching market. [ more ]

The Padres have signed outfielder Óscar Mercado, catcher Kevin Plawecki, outfielder Bryce Johnson, and left-hander Daniel Camarena to minor league contracts with invites to Spring Training.

Óscar Mercado returns to the Padres after a successful Triple-A season with the El Paso Chihuahuas. [ more ]

Lefty reliever Andrew Vasquez re-signed with the Tigers on a minor league contract with an invite to big league Spring Training.

Vasquez made 42 appearances at the big league level last season, with a 3.35 ERA over 48 1/3 innings. [ more ]

The 29th Giants FanFest will take place on March 9, 2024, during Spring Training in Arizona with no active players, but filled with Giants alumni.

A FanFest tour will also take place in January and early February in Sacramento, San Jose, and Napa, allowing fans to meet current and former Giants players, coaches, and broadcasters. [ more ]

KNBR's 29th Giants FanFest will take place on March 9, 2024, during Spring Training in Arizona for the first time, featuring Giants alumni.

A FanFest tour will take place in January and February 2024 in Sacramento, San Jose, and Napa. [ more ]

Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins expressed regret that Shohei Ohtani turned down Toronto and chose to sign with the Dodgers.

Atkins confirmed Ohtani visited Toronto's spring training facility but did not provide specific details about the meeting.

Atkins denied that the Blue Jays were used as leverage to secure a better offer from another team. [ more ]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to improve their roster before Spring Training by acquiring another starting pitcher, a relief pitcher, and potentially upgrading in the outfield and at shortstop.

Max Kepler and Jorge Polanco of the Minnesota Twins are drawing significant trade interest, with the Dodgers being linked to Kepler as a potential left-handed hitting outfielder. [ more ]

The Atlanta Braves will begin preparations for the 2024 MLB season in mid-February.

The Braves have 32 games scheduled for their Grapefruit League schedule. [ more ]