Coming back from a 121-loss season is hard enough. The White Sox are doing it in the shadow of the reigning World Series champs.

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Here are 10 candidates to watch, all returning from major injuries, and what their front-office executives and managers said about them.

It was the bet that kept on giving. Back in high school in Atlanta, a buddy challenged Marc Church, a shortstop, that he couldn’t hit 88 mph off the mound in a game as a pitcher. Threw down $50 to back it up.

Walker and the others — Jason Adam of the San Diego Padres and Cade Smith of the Cleveland Guardians — represent the species taking over the sport: the guy you’ve never heard of who nobody can hit. Their stories typify the hard-earned overnight success stories in bullpens everywhere.

First pitch is scheduled for 3:10 p.m. Thursday, March 27, when the Royals take on AL Central rival Cleveland Guardians.

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Noted MLB.com researcher Sarah Langs was at Seattle Mariners spring training on Thursday, and she took some time to re-connect with M's star Julio Rodriguez. Th

The Chicago Cubs will face the Athletics in an MLB Opening Day game at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on Monday, March 31, 2025 (3/31/25).