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Five Major MLB Spring Training Storylines to Watch

As pitchers and catchers arrive in Florida and Arizona to begin spring training, here are baseball’s biggest narratives to keep an eye on.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 11

What Is a Hamate Bone? The Injury Sidelining MLB Stars During Spring Training

Explaining the hamate bone injury sidelining MLB stars Francisco Lindor, Corbin Carroll and Jackson Holliday.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 11

Spring Training Signing Roundup: Takeaways From Late Free Agent Additions

Justin Verlander, Marcell Ozuna and Nick Martinez are among the veteran difference-makers who have joined new teams this week.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 11

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Cody Bellinger’s Yankees Contract Has a Lockout-Proof Provision

New York and its outfielder may have set a precedent by ensuring he plays at least two “championship” seasons in the Bronx.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 10

Justin Verlander Returns to Tigers on One-Year Deal

Justin Verlander is returning to where it all started after signing a one-year deal with the Detroit Tigers. The 42-year-old was drafted by the Tigers and spent the first 13 years of his career in Detroit.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 10

MLB.TV on ESPN: What fans need to know about the new deal

ESPN has announced changes for MLB

The Independent UK · Feb 10

Ex-MLB player Yasiel Puig found guilty of obstruction and lying to federal officials

A jury has found former major league outfielder Yasiel Puig guilty of obstruction of justice and lying to federal officials investigating an illegal gambling operation, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said Friday

The Independent UK · Feb 6

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10 World Baseball Classic Players You Didn't Realize Had International Ties

Here are 10 MLB players playing in the World Baseball Classic whom you didn't know had lineage to an international country.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 6

Guardians’ Emmanuel Clase Alleged to Have Rigged Pitches in at Least 48 Games

Clase and fellow Cleveland pitcher Luis Ortiz were both indicted on charges in November.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 6

Projecting Team USA’s World Baseball Classic Lineup, Pitching Rotation

With the roster revealed, here is what Team USA's batting order and pitching rotation could look like in the World Baseball Classic.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 6

Tigers Embrace a New Way to Build a Star-Studded Rotation

Detroit is set to pay Framber Valdez and Tarik Skubal roughly $70 million this year after a whirlwind 24 hours that cemented the club’s approach to this season.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 5

Tarik Skubal Wins Arbitration Case Against Tigers, Shatters Previous Salary Record

Tarik Skubal won his arbitration case against the Detroit Tigers and will make $32 million in 2026. The Tigers had proposed a $19 million salary.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 5

Ten Players Who Could Be First-Time MLB All-Stars in 2026

There were 19 first-time All-Stars last year, so this really isn’t asking too much.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 4

Tarik Skubal Is Primed to Revolutionize MLB’s Salary System

The Tigers ace enters Wednesday’s arbitration hearing with the goal of setting a precedent for players in their final season before free agency.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 4

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The Independent UK · Feb 3

Florida's DeSantis and MLB commissioner support new Rays stadium in Tampa

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred have expressed support for a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays

Sports Illustrated · Feb 3

Brendan Donovan Trade Grades: Mariners Land Versatile Threat in Three-Way Deal

Seattle landed Brendan Donovan from the Cardinals in a three-way trade that included the Rays. Here’s a look at the grades for each team involved.

The Independent UK · Feb 2

MLB to produce local broadcasts for 6 more teams with fate of FanDuel Sports Network uncertain

Major League Baseball will produce and distribute local broadcasts for six teams this season

Sports Illustrated · Feb 2

Insurance Emerges As a Major Issue for the World Baseball Classic

Some of baseball’s biggest stars won’t be playing in the global tournament next month after not receiving insurance to play. Here’s what’s going on.

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Sports Illustrated · Feb 2

White Sox Legend Frank Thomas Rips Team for Black History Month Graphic

Frank Thomas blasted the Chicago White Sox for leaving him off a graphic about Black History Month.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 1

Reds Sign Slugger Eugenio Suárez to One-Year Deal

The Reds have signed Eugenio Suarez to a one-year, $15 million contract with a mutual option for 2027.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 31

White Sox Signing Former All-Star OF Austin Hays

Chicago lands the highly sought-after 2023 All-Star.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 30

Emails Show Jeffrey Epstein Connected Giants Co-Owner Steve Tisch With Multiple Women

Emails sent between Epstein and Tisch in 2013 surfaced in a document released by the Department of Justice on Friday.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 30

Five Potential Bounce-Back Candidates for the 2026 MLB Season

Plenty of household names fell short of expectations in 2025. Here are a handful who should expect a big return to form next season.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 30

Picking the Most Logical Destinations for Five Major MLB Trade Candidates

Tarik Skubal is just one of several big names who could move before Opening Day.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 29

When MLB Pitchers and Catchers Report for 2026 Spring Training

Spring training is on the horizon.

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