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Dodgers Roster: River Ryan Optioned & Ryan Fitzgerald Reassigned

The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned River Ryan and reassigned Ryan Fitzgerald to Minor League camp while trimming their roster to 26 players for Opening Day.

Spring Training Game #24 Evening Baseball | TalkNats.com

Washington Nationals lead baseball in Spring Training ERA at 2.97 but struggle defensively with 10 errors in four games, while preparing for Opening Day with roster finalization and pitcher development.

Braves News: Spencer Strider solid, Reynaldo Lopez struggles, and more

Spencer Strider showed steady progress in spring training with five innings pitched, while Reynaldo López struggled with command despite striking out six batters in 3.2 innings.

Spring Training March 17 Game Thread: Braves at Red Sox

Reynaldo López shows promise in spring training with strong pitching metrics, while the Braves evaluate final roster spots with several bench candidates competing for Opening Day positions.

Spring Training Game #23 Happy St. Patrick's Day | TalkNats.com

The Washington Nationals finished spring training with a winning record and face roster decisions before Opening Day, with questions remaining about starting rotation spots and player performance.

Los Angeles

fromMLB Trade Rumors

A's Notes: Butler, Jump, De Vries

Lawrence Butler makes his Spring Training debut as designated hitter against the White Sox after patellar tendon surgery, targeting readiness for Opening Day.

Spring Training Game #22; 10-Day countdown to Opening Day | TalkNats.com

The Washington Nationals complete spring training with exhibition games remaining before Opening Day, featuring roster decisions and bullpen evaluation opportunities.

Spring Training Game #24 Evening Baseball | TalkNats.com

Braves News: Spencer Strider solid, Reynaldo Lopez struggles, and more

Spencer Strider showed steady progress in spring training with five innings pitched, while Reynaldo López struggled with command despite striking out six batters in 3.2 innings.

Spring Training March 17 Game Thread: Braves at Red Sox

Reynaldo López shows promise in spring training with strong pitching metrics, while the Braves evaluate final roster spots with several bench candidates competing for Opening Day positions.

Spring Training Game #23 Happy St. Patrick's Day | TalkNats.com

The Washington Nationals finished spring training with a winning record and face roster decisions before Opening Day, with questions remaining about starting rotation spots and player performance.

Los Angeles

fromMLB Trade Rumors

A's Notes: Butler, Jump, De Vries

Lawrence Butler makes his Spring Training debut as designated hitter against the White Sox after patellar tendon surgery, targeting readiness for Opening Day.

Spring Training Game #22; 10-Day countdown to Opening Day | TalkNats.com

The Washington Nationals complete spring training with exhibition games remaining before Opening Day, featuring roster decisions and bullpen evaluation opportunities.

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Major League Baseball

fromESPN.com

Fantasy baseball: The final mock draft before the 2026 season

ESPN's final fantasy baseball mock draft demonstrates that elite shortstops will be drafted early, with Bobby Witt Jr. in Round 1 and the next tier of five shortstops likely taken in Rounds 3-4.

Toronto

fromBlueJaysNation

Blue Jays' rotation plans coming into focus ahead of Opening Day

The Toronto Blue Jays' starting rotation is taking shape with Josh Fleming and Cody Ponce scheduled for upcoming Grapefruit League games, while Max Scherzer, Kevin Gausman, and Dylan Cease are positioned for their final spring outings before Opening Day.

LA Dodgers

fromDodgers Nation

Ohtani, Yamamoto to pitch again in spring training

Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto rejoin the Dodgers after World Baseball Classic elimination, with Yamamoto named Opening Day starter and expected to pitch 3-4 innings to begin the season.

Atlanta Braves News: JR Ritchie Again Impresses, Wild Baseball Weekend, More

Braves pitching prospects delivered impressive performances this weekend, with JR Ritchie and Didier Fuentes standing out as potential roster contributors for the upcoming season.