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New year, new questions facing Blue Jays https://www.mlb.com/news/questions-for-blue-jays-heading-into-spring-training TORONTO -- Right around this time each year, when suitcases are dragged out of storage and weather apps are changed to Dunedin, Fla., the reality of a new baseball season arrives rather suddenly. The offseason is over, and while the Blue Jays’ additions may not be, it’s time to shift #MLB

Big spring question for Mets: Will Benge break camp? https://www.mlb.com/news/mets-biggest-questions-2026-spring-training This story was excerpted from Anthony DiComo’s Mets Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. #MLB

Mexico Green ends DR's repeat bid, advances to Caribbean Series final https://www.mlb.com/news/2026-caribbean-series-day-6-recap GUADALAJARA, Mexico – The 68th Caribbean Series will not have a repeat champion, as the Dominican Republic’s Leones del Escogido were eliminated by Tomateros de Culiacán (Mexico Green), 9-4, on Friday afternoon at Estadio Panamericano de Béisbol in the tournament’s first semifinal game. Culiacán will face the winner of Friday’s #MLB

The biggest surprises of the offseason (so far!) https://www.mlb.com/news/biggest-surprises-of-the-2025-26-offseason It has been a wild winter, featuring significant swings, crazy conditions and unpredictable outcomes. But enough about the weather. Let’s talk baseball. #MLB

Which teams have the best 1-2 punches atop their rotations? https://www.mlb.com/news/best-one-two-rotation-punches-in-baseball-2026 The Tigers made an unexpected splash on Wednesday, agreeing with left-hander Framber Valdez on a three-year, $115 million contract. The move is significant for a club with lofty expectations on the heels of a crushing postseason exit last October. On paper, pairing Valdez with Tarik Skubal gives the Tigers one #MLB

Healthy, confident Sandy bringing a new mindset into '26 season https://www.mlb.com/news/sandy-alcantara-confident-and-healthy-in-2026 MIAMI -- Sandy Alcantara will be among the Marlins pitchers and catchers reporting for Spring Training on Wednesday in Jupiter, Fla. While the Marlins did deal right-hander Edward Cabrera and left-hander Ryan Weathers over the offseason, they did not move Alcantara. Instead, after a year’s worth of rumors, he is #MLB

A's claim versatile utility man Ibáñez off waivers https://www.mlb.com/news/andy-ibanez-claimed-by-athletics-off-waivers The A's added some infield depth on Friday by claiming Andy Ibáñez off waivers from the Dodgers. To make room for Ibáñez on the 40-man roster, the A's designated Max Schuemann for assignment. #MLB

Goldschmidt returning to Yankees on 1-year deal (source) https://www.mlb.com/news/paul-goldschmidt-yankees-contract Veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is returning to the Yankees on a one-year deal, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. The club has not confirmed the agreement. #MLB

Prior looking forward to seeing 'full version of Shohei' in 2026 https://www.mlb.com/news/mark-prior-excited-to-see-full-version-of-shohei-ohtani-in-2026 Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior is excited to see what he’s calling a “full version” of Shohei Ohtani in 2026. “Last year, it was obviously a very unique year,” Prior said during Friday’s edition of Dodgers Territory. “He was coming off Tommy John, and then he had the shoulder injury #MLB

Veteran Barlow joins Athletics' late-inning bullpen mix (source) https://www.mlb.com/news/scott-barlow-contract-with-athletics Ahead of the report date for pitchers and catchers at Spring Training next week, the Athletics added another veteran to their bullpen mix by signing right-hander Scott Barlow to a one-year deal, a source told MLB.com on Friday. The club has not confirmed the deal. Barlow, 33, posted a 4.21 #MLB