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Max Scherzer (P - TOR)
2/27/26 11:15 AM - NFL combine's Day 1 standouts; Max Scherzer re-signs with Blue Jays; NBA Concern Meter. Plus a look ahead to a colossal weekend of college basketball
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-combine-day...

Craig Albernaz (C - TB)
2/27/26 9:30 AM - ‘Elite’ shoe game: Orioles’ Craig Albernaz boasts deep sneaker collection. Orioles manager Craig Albernaz's shoe game rivals that of even some of the team’s biggest stars.
Source: https://www.baltimoresun.com/2026/02/27/orioles-cr...

Lawrence Butler (OF - Ath)
2/27/26 8:19 AM - [SB Nation: Athletics Nation] - Elephant Rumblings: A’s Have Made Nick Kurtz Long-Term Contract Offer. Morning A’s fans and happy Friday! Ready for a relaxing weekend with some A’s baseball? The front office has been busy in recent months working out long-term extensions with key members of this core. First beginning with Brent Rooker’s 5-year, $60 million contract in January 2025, the team then turned to outfielder Lawrence Butler and […]
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...

Max Scherzer (P - TOR)
2/27/26 8:07 AM - Source: Scherzer returning to Jays for 19th season. Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer has agreed to return to the Blue Jays for his 19th season, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48040023/max-s...

Yuki Matsui (P - SD)
2/27/26 8:07 AM - Padres reliever Matsui out of WBC for Japan. Yuki Matsui will not pitch in the World Baseball Classic and his status for San Diego's season opener is also unclear because of a groin strain.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48047428/yuki-...

Royce Lewis (3B - MIN)
2/27/26 8:07 AM - Twins scratch Lewis from lineup as precaution. Twins third baseman Royce Lewis was scratched from the team's exhibition game lineup Thursday as a precaution because of tightness in his right side.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48045122/twins...

Samuel Basallo (C - BAL)
2/27/26 8:07 AM - O's Basallo exits game with abdominal discomfort. Orioles top prospect Samuel Basallo left Thursday's spring training game against the Tigers after experiencing abdominal discomfort after the catcher made an attempted tag at the plate.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48045934/oriol...

Tatsuya Imai (P - HOU)
2/27/26 8:07 AM - Astros' Imai hit by comebacker in spring debut. Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai threw a 10-pitch scoreless inning and was struck by a comebacker in his spring training debut for the Astros.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48046157/astro...

Konnor Griffin (OF/SS - PIT)
2/27/26 7:28 AM - 'You're looking at a Ferrari': Introducing Konnor Griffin, MLB's next teenage superstar. The No. 1 prospect in baseball has a chance to join exclusive company on Opening Day -- if the Pirates are willing to let him.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48032977/mlb-2...

Craig Albernaz (C - TB)
2/27/26 6:30 AM - ‘Elite’ shoe game: Orioles’ Craig Albernaz boasts deep sneaker collection. Orioles manager Craig Albernaz's shoe game rivals that of even some of the team’s biggest stars.
Source: https://www.baltimoresun.com/2026/02/27/orioles-cr...

Colt Emerson (SS - SEA)
2/27/26 6:00 AM - How Mariners prospect Colt Emerson’s football days helped his MLB ascent. Baseball has always been the dream for Mariners star prospect Colt Emerson. Football, though, made Emerson’s baseball better.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/how-m...

Nolan Arenado (3B - AZ)
2/27/26 4:19 AM - [USA Today] - Trade rumors in rearview, Nolan Arenado has things to prove with Diamondbacks. Nolan Arenado has a new home with the Arizona Diamondbacks as he looks to bounce back from the worst season of his career.
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Nick Kurtz (1B - Ath)
2/27/26 3:55 AM - [MLB: Film Room] - Nick Kurtz talks rookie year success, offseason work | 02/26/2026. Nick Kurtz joins MLBN Radio discusses his mindset coming into Spring Training, how we can repeat his 2025 success and more
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Roman Anthony (OF - BOS)
2/26/26 11:00 PM - Roman Anthony, 2026 Fantasy Schmohawk.

Outfield is a funny position this year. It’s deep if, and this “if” is the size of the entire galaxy plus other galaxies that you don’t even know about, let’s call a galaxy you don’t know about the Nilky Way. It’s not the Milky Way galaxy, it’s another galaxy called the Nilky Way where planet Nearth is. Please, blog, may I have some more?

Source: https://razzball.com/roman-anthony-2026-fantasy-sc...

Gustavo Campero (OF - LAA)
2/26/26 8:09 PM - Angels come from behind to beat Cubs. Gustavo Campero, Kyren Paris and Chris Taylor drive in runs during a four-run fifth inning in a 5-4 win. Mike Trout and Zach Neto also produce a run with back-to-back doubles. Starter José Soriano hits 100 mph four times.
Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2026/02/26/angels-come-...

Manny Machado (3B - SD)
2/26/26 8:02 PM - Nick Pivetta debuts, Manny Machado, Sung-Mun Song get first hits in Padres loss. Manny Machado's first two hits of the spring leave the park in the Padres' loss to the Cincinnati Reds
Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/02/26/ni...

Will Klein (P - LAD)
2/26/26 7:33 PM - Will Klein trying to turn World Series heroics into spot in Dodgers’ bullpen. Klein’s four-inning effort in Game 3 of last year’s World Series made him a Dodgers legend. He hopes adjustments he made along the way and a confidence boost from that performance will allow him to establish himself in the big leagues.
Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2026/02/26/will-klein-t...

Jack Perkins (P - Ath)
2/26/26 7:19 PM - [SB Nation: Athletics Nation] - A’s Net Their First Win Of The Spring, Beat Rangers 7-3. Vibes were high at Hohokam Stadium today. After four straight losses and an off day, the A’s came out of the gate hot, scoring six of their seven runs in the just the first two innings! On the pitching side, Jack Perkins was a standout. His two innings to start the game were perfect. No […]
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...

Tatsuya Imai (P - HOU)
2/26/26 7:18 PM - Astros' Imai hit by comebacker in spring debut. Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai threw a 10-pitch scoreless inning and was struck by a comebacker in his spring training debut for the Astros.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48046157/astro...

Royce Lewis (3B - MIN)
2/26/26 7:18 PM - Twins scratch Lewis from lineup as precaution. Twins third baseman Royce Lewis was scratched from the team's exhibition game lineup Thursday as a precaution because of tightness in his right side.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48045122/twins...

Will Smith (C - LAD)
2/26/26 6:55 PM - Will Smith, Hyeseong Kim and Keston Hiura hit Dodgers’ first home runs of spring training. The three-home run burst in the fifth and sixth innings brings the Dodgers back from an early deficit for a 7-6 victory over the White Sox. They remain undefeated six games into Cactus League play.
Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2026/02/26/will-smith-h...

Kyle Schwarber (DH - PHI)
2/26/26 6:53 PM - After career year, Kyle Schwarber is on a quest to be a ‘complete hitter’. What's left for Kyle Schwarber to prove? Plenty. It starts with being a more "complete hitter."
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/02/philadelphia-ph...

Brent Rooker (DH/OF - Ath)
2/26/26 5:57 PM - [MLB: Athletics] - Forecast calls for more Rooker power in '26 ... and maybe more meteorology analysis. MESA, Ariz. -- Like most people back home in Memphis preparing for a frigid winter storm over the offseason, Brent Rooker engaged in a little amateur meteorology by following the weather, sharing shared his findings on social media. Little did he know that he was about to stir up his
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Harrison Bader (OF - SF)
2/26/26 5:10 PM - 'Sorry': Giants' Harrison Bader autographs food truck dented by spring training home run. Bader's 408-foot blast in the Giants' spring training loss against Milwaukee on Wednesday put a visible dent on the exterior of a nearby food truck.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48045378/san-f...

Jacob Wilson (SS - Ath)
2/26/26 4:43 PM - [ClutchPoints] - Nick Kurtz’s contract extension comments will fire up Athletics fans. As the Athletics and Jacob Wilson agreed to a contract extension, he marks one of several key players that have been locked down to the ball club, though the baseball world now wonders when the same will happen with Nick Kurtz. While rumors around the Athletics and Kurtz will continue, the 22-year-old would speak about […] The post appeared first on .
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...

Cal Raleigh (C/DH - SEA)
2/26/26 4:11 PM - Mariners get lift from Bryce Miller, Cal Raleigh in spring training win over Guardians. Cal Raleigh laced a pair of doubles and Bryce Miller looked sharp in his first outing of the spring to help the Mariners beat the Guardians on Thursday.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/marin...

Kyren Paris (OF - LAA)
2/26/26 3:32 PM - Angels’ Kyren Paris looks to adjust after pitchers cooled his hot streak. Paris, 24, got off a surprising start last season, but then went ice cold and was sent to the minors. He says this season he's planning to be more disciplined about his pitch selection.
Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2026/02/26/angels-kyren...

Joe Musgrove (P - SD)
2/26/26 3:16 PM - Joe Musgrove sharp in simulated game; Cactus League start could be next. Right-hander who missed 2024 season following Tommy John surgery was happy to work through fatigue while throwing 36 pitches
Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/02/26/jo...

Nick Kurtz (1B - Ath)
2/26/26 2:29 PM - [MLB: Athletics] - There's a Kurtz-ian glow around lefty prospect Arnold at A's camp. MESA, Ariz. -- As soon as Nick Kurtz stepped onto the practice field with the Athletics last year for his first big league Spring Training, he was so advanced as a hitter that the sense around camp was that it would not be long until he debuted in the Majors.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...

Marcus Semien (2B - NYM)
2/26/26 2:19 PM - A healthy Marcus Semien giving Mets early glimpse at his offensive potential. Through three spring training games, Marcus Semien is healthy and showing the Mets the punch he could bring to their lineup.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/marcus-semien-healthy-givi...

Samuel Basallo (C - BAL)
2/26/26 2:02 PM - Orioles’ Samuel Basallo exits spring training game after play at the plate. Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo appeared to injure himself while reaching to make a tag during a play at the plate on Thursday.
Source: https://www.baltimoresun.com/2026/02/26/orioles-sa...

Giancarlo Stanton (DH/OF - NYY)
2/26/26 2:00 PM - How Yankees plan to handle Giancarlo Stanton's 2026 playing time, even though he 'can't open a bag of chips'. Stanton's elbow injuries will affect the rest of his MLB career
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/giancarlo-stant...

Max Scherzer (P - TOR)
2/26/26 1:44 PM - Max Scherzer heads back to Blue Jays to put final touches on Hall of Fame résumé. Scherzer will all but certainly reach several more benchmarks in 2026
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/max-scherzer-bl...

Tyler Soderstrom (OF/1B - Ath)
2/26/26 1:07 PM - [ClutchPoints] - Athletics rumors: Team trying to extend another key piece of puzzle with Nick Kurtz contract offer. The Athletics have made a lot of noise this offseason ahead of their second year in Sacramento. They signed Tyler Soderstrom and Jacob Wilson to pre-arbitration extensions, locking up more of their core for the long-term future. The Athletics have now offered a contract to Rookie of the Year Nick Kurtz, according to New York […] The post appeared first on .
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...

Jacob Lopez (P - Ath)
2/26/26 12:00 PM - One Man’s Trash: Jacob Lopez Is No Maverick.

On a clear April afternoon, two F-22 Raptors were seen corkscrewing in a DNA formation above Beale Air Force Base, which is approximately 56 miles from Sutter Health Park. After the exquisite aerial ballet, the ground absorbed the 44,000-pound aircraft while the wheels vaped smoke from the friction of the instantaneous acceleration. Please, blog, may I have some more?

Source: https://razzball.com/one-mans-trash-jacob-lopez-is...

Nick Kurtz (1B - Ath)
2/26/26 11:37 AM - [The Score] - Report: A's make long-term extension offer to Kurtz. The Athletics offered a long-term extension to first baseman Nick Kurtz, sources told the New York Post's Joel Sherman.However, it's unknown whether the sides will get "to the finish line" on a deal, adds Sherman.The 22-year-old Kurtz took home AL Rookie of the Year and Silver Slugger honors in 2025 after slashing .290/.383/.619 with 36 home runs and 86 RBIs in 117 games. The No. 4 pick from the 2024 draft also ranked first in wRC+ and second in fWAR among major-league first basemen with at least 450 plate appearances and played above-average defense at his position.If Kurtz inks an extension, he'd be the latest player to sign a long-term deal with the Athletics.Brent Rooker, Lawrence Butler, Tyler Soderstrom, and Jacob Wilson have all received contract extensions prior to the franchise's move to Las Vegas for the 2028 season.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...

Paul Goldschmidt (1B - NYY)
2/26/26 11:35 AM - Paul Goldschmidt, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Spencer Jones all homer as Yankees defeat Braves. The Yankees defeated the Atlanta Braves by a score of 7-3 on Thursday in Tampa.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-braves-recap-paul-...

Nolan McLean (P - NYM)
2/26/26 11:19 AM - Nolan McLean nearly untouchable in spring debut in Mets' win over Astros. Nolan McLean dominated in his first start of spring training on Wednesday as the Mets beat the Astros.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/nolan-mclean-mets-astros-2...

Jorge Polanco (DH/2B - NYM)
2/26/26 11:09 AM - Mets’ Jorge Polanco discusses comfort level after unofficial first base debut. Mets infielder Jorge Polanco admitted adjusting to first base has been different, but he’s feeling good about the progress he’s made.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-jorge-polanco-discuss...

Yuki Matsui (P - SD)
2/26/26 9:57 AM - Yuki Matsui (groin) out for Japan in World Baseball Classic. No content provided
Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/yuki-matsui-injury-out-wo...

Chris Sale (P - ATL)
2/26/26 7:24 AM - Sale signs 1-year, $27M extension with Braves. Chris Sale and the Braves are in agreement on a one-year, $27 million contract extension for 2027 that includes a club option for 2028.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48021850/sourc...

Max Scherzer (P - TOR)
2/26/26 7:24 AM - Source: Scherzer returning to Jays for 19th season. Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer has agreed to return to the Blue Jays for his 19th season, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48040023/max-s...

Paul Skenes (P - PIT)
2/26/26 7:24 AM - Skenes sees gold for U.S. at WBC: 'What we do'. NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes of the Pirates has all the motivation he needs heading into the WBC, courtesy of Team USA's success at the Winter Olympics.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48036553/pirat...

Roki Sasaki (P - LAD)
2/26/26 7:24 AM - Dodgers' Sasaki hit hard, struggles in spring debut. Roki Sasaki, who is trying for a spot in the Dodgers' rotation, gave up three runs on three hits and two walks over 1 1/3 innings in his first spring training outing.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48035165/dodge...

Konnor Griffin (OF/SS - PIT)
2/26/26 7:24 AM - Pirates' Griffin, MLB's top prospect, wows with HRs. Konnor Griffin, the Pirates' 19-year-old shortstop and the consensus No. 1 prospect in baseball, hit home runs off Red Sox pitchers Ranger Suarez and Seth Martinez.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48025899/pirat...

Matt Brash (P - SEA)
2/26/26 6:00 AM - After dental issue, Mariners’ Matt Brash is back on the mound and feeling ‘really good’. An oral surgery sidelined Matt Brash to start Mariners spring training. But, after dealing with much worse, he's back, healthy and hopeful to pitch deep into the postseason.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/after...

Lucas Giolito (P - BOS)
2/26/26 1:31 AM - [Locked On A's] - Why Lucas Giolito could be the A's missing veteran. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-o...
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Max Scherzer (P - TOR)
2/26/26 12:55 AM - Source: Scherzer agrees to return to Blue Jays. Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer has agreed to return to the Blue Jays, a source confirmed to ESPN
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48040023/max-s...