Mar 10, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres third baseman Jose Miranda (64) throws to first against the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images | Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
Cleveland Guardians at San Diego Padres, March 14, 2026, 1:10 p.m. PST
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PEORIA, ARIZONA - MARCH 12: Gavin Sheets #30 of the San Diego Padres grounds out in the second inning against the Kansas City Royals during a spring training game at Peoria Stadium on March 12, 2026 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) | Getty Images
San Diego Padres at Texas Rangers, March 14, 2026, 1:05 p.m. PST
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MESA, ARIZONA - MARCH 8: Zyhir Hope #94 of the Los Angeles Dodgers makes a catch in left field during a Spring Training game against the Athletics at HoHoKam Stadium on March 8, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Both Camelback Ranch co-tenants face off on Saturday afternoon, with the Dodgers as the road team against the White Sox. Non-roster invitee Zyhir Hope, a consensus top-100 prospect, leads the Dodgers with 19 games played this spring, missing only one day thus far. On Saturday, he makes his first start this spring, in left field.
Lineup
Andy Pages CF Kyle Tucker DH Mookie Betts SS Freddie Freeman 1B Max Muncy 3B Alex Freeland 2B Dalton Rushing C Zach Ehrhard RF Zyhir Hope LF
Justin Wrobleski is on the mound.
Mookie Betts after the birth of his third child. Kyle Tucker is starting back-to-back days for the first time this spring.
Other pitchers
Tanner Scott, Alex Vesia, and Jack Dreyer are slated to pitch on Saturday, along with non-roster invitee Chris Campos.
From the minor league side of camp are Davis Chastain (wearing number 87), Joseilyn Gonzalez (89), Nicolas Cruz (90), and Dilan Figueredo (91).
Other position players
Michael Siani is active, as is the non-roster mainstays Ryan Fitzgerald, James Tibbs III, Nick Senzel, Noah Miller, Eliézer Alfonzo, and Seby Zavala.
Up from minor league camp are Chris Newell (00) amd Kole Myers (01). Also active for the first time this spring are Taylor Young (03), Jaron Elkins (02), and Chase Harlan (96), second-day draft picks from 2022, 2023, and 2024 respectively. Elkins last season was second in the Dodgers minors (to Kendall George) with 63 steals with a 91.3-percent success rate, and Young was fifth with 44 steals.
TEMPE, AZ - MARCH 10: Jo Adell #7 of the Los Angeles Angels warms up prior to the game between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Angels at Tempe Diablo Stadium on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Julia Jacome/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images
Seattle’s WBC-sapped lineups have led to a degree of drudgery in their play. As the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals conclude this evening, the Mariners will likely see more of their most prominent players return to the fold. Still here, however, is Logan Gilbert, who will give the familiar Angels a few turns through the order in his likely penultimate tune-up start before the season begins.
Anaheim brings to bear most of the main lineup, a good refinement test for Gilbert.
Today’s game information:
Game time: 1:10 PM PT
TV: None. Plenty of teams have chosen not to bother going against the WBC, but Anaheim is just like this.
HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Francisco Cervelli #29 of Italy celebrates with his team after defeating Mexico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic - Pool B at Daikin Park on March 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Houston Astros/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The favorites prevailed during last night’s World Baseball Classic quarterfinals, as Team USA defeated Canada, 5-3, and the Dominican Republic handed down a whooping on South Korea that became mercy-rule clinch on an Austin Wells three-run homer. A can’t-miss showdown between the mighty Dominican lineup and defending NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes is on deck for tomorrow night, but before we get there, the other semifinal must be determined.
Today’s victors will square off on Monday night with a WBC Championship Game berth on the line. The first game will begin as the Yankees’ spring training matinee comes to a close, and though there will be a gap of a few hours between when Game 1 ends and Game 2 starts, we’ll leave this thread up until the nightcap comes to a close. As he did earlier today, Kento will run through the quarterfinal results.
First up is a rumble between two teams that might not have been popular picks to advance this far in the first place. Who had Italy winning Pool B, let alone standing with Japan and the Dominican Republic as the only undefeated teams? Credit to Francisco Cervelli’s club though, as they took care of business against Brazil and Great Britain, pulled off an upset for the ages over Team USA, and then let captain Vinnie Pasquantino take over in the clincher against Mexico. The first baseman became the first player in WBC history with a three-homer game and espresso-chuggin’ Italy is now eyeing a WBC semifinal appearance for the first time (they lost to Japan, 9-3, in their only other quarterfinals appearance in 2023). On the whole, it’s been a well-rounded attack, as nine different players have homered. They have quite a few good major leaguers of Italian heritage and could very well be a problem for Pasquantino’s Kansas City teammate, Seth Lugo of Puerto Rico.
Normally, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the Puerto Ricans in the knockout round, but considering they were unable to roster Francisco Lindor, Carlos Correa, Javier Báez, and José Berríos due to various injuries, eligibility, and insurance issues? It’s an achievement, and one that probably wouldn’t have been possible without an electric extra-innings walk-off homer in San Juan by Lindor’s replacement at shortstop, A’s infielder Darell Hernáiz. Italy might actually have them on overall big-league talent and Puerto Rico really hasn’t hit that much, but Lugo’s demonstrated some moxie before, and Puerto Rico could cook up a little more magic to advance — especially because Italy’s starter Sam Aldegheri (an actual Italian!) only has five career MLB starts. And if it comes down to a battle of the bullpens, well, Edwin Díaz is a nice ace to have in the hole.
How to watch
Italy vs. Puerto Rico Pitching Matchup: LHP Sam Aldegheri vs. RHP Seth Lugo Time: 3:00 pm ET TV: FS1 Location: Daikin Park — Houston, TX
I am legitimately looking forward to Italy vs. Puerto Rico. They’re close teams and this should be fun!
But in comparison to Japan vs. Venezuela… boy howdy. This one should be a real barnburner. Do I even really need to write a couple paragraphs to hype this up? The roll call of notable names here speaks for itself. Shohei Ohtani! Ronald Acuña Jr.! Seiya Suzuki! Eugenio Suárez! Munetaka Murakami! Luis Arraez!
The Venezuelan lineup actually runs even deeper, including Salvador Perez, Jackson Chourio, the Super Contreras Bros, and old friend Gleyber Torres. They have one of MLB’s best southpaws going for them too in Ranger Suarez, late of the Phillies and now of the Red Sox. But you know who’s coming off a postseason that proved he can take on anyone at anytime and probably be the favorite? World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto. There’s a pitch count limit of 80 so barring the most Maddux of Maddux gems, Japan will have to use another pitcher at some point. But Yamamoto can take this deep.
A sincere “best of luck” to the winner of Italy/Puerto Rico at having to face either of these foes.
How to watch
Japan vs. Venezuela Pitching Matchup: RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs. LHP Ranger Suarez Time: 9:0 pm ET TV: Fox Location: loanDepot Park — Miami, FL
MESA, ARIZONA - MARCH 8: Justin Wrobleski #70 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws a pitch during a Spring Training game against the Athletics at HoHoKam Stadium on March 8, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Justin Wrobleski and the Dodgers host the White Sox at Camelback Ranch for a Saturday matchup.
Mar 3, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (32) throws against Great Britain in the first inning at the American Family Fields. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images | Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
Jacob Misiorowski is on the mound today as the Milwaukee Brewers take on a split-squad Colorado Rockies lineup this afternoon. Zach Agnos will start for the Rockies.
It’ll be just Misiorowski’s second outing in the Cactus League, following his March 8 outing against the Mariners in which he allowed one run on two hits and a walk while striking out six in 3 1/3 innings. Miz threw 59 pitches in that one, so expect to see an uptick there. With news that Quinn Priester will start the season on the injured list and questions about how ready Brandon Woodruff will be, Misiorowski could end up as the team’s de facto ace when the season starts.
It’s a fun day beyond Misiorowski for those interested in the Brewers’ pitching staff. Brandon Sproat will follow Miz, and while is spring has been rougher than Miz’s—he’s allowed three runs in 4 1/3 innings across two outings—he remains an intriguing possibility for the early season pitching staff. After Sproat, we should also see Grant Anderson and Jared Koenig.
In the lineup, Joey Ortiz is back after Mexico was eliminated from the World Baseball Classic on Wednesday; it’ll be his first action with the Brewers since February 28. The rest of the lineup includes Sal Frelick, Christian Yelich, Jake Bauers, Gary Sánchez, Brandon Lockridge, David Hamilton, Blake Perkins, and Jett Williams, who was back in action on Thursday after a couple weeks off with a mild quad injury. He walked and hit a double on Thursday, raising his spring OPS to 1.214.
Today’s first pitch is at 3:10 p.m., and while there’s no TV, you can catch the game on ESPN Radio in Milwaukee.
TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 10: Ukyo Shuto #20 of Team Japan celebrates with Kaito Kozono #3 at home plate after hitting a three-run home run in the eighth inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool C game presented by dip between Team Czech Republic and Team Japan at Tokyo Dome on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/WBCI/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images
FORMER CUBS IN ROCKIES CAMP: José Quintana, Keegan Thompson, Willi Castro and Nicky Lopez. Kris Bryant is on the 60-day injured list and there’s no word on whether — or if — he’ll play this year.
OPENING DAY: We stand just 12 days away from the regular season opener at Wrigley Field against the Washington Nationals.
Here are today’s particulars.
Cubs lineup, including Carson Kelly at 1B and the return of Jonathon Long to action:
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As we have done in the past, we’ll have a first pitch thread at five minutes to game time and one overflow thread, 90 minutes after game time. For today, that will be 3:05 p.m. CT and 4:40 p.m. CT.
These threads will not post individually onto the front page; instead, you can find links to them in the box marked ”Chicago Cubs Game Threads” at the bottom of the front page. There will also be a StoryStream on the front page with all the game thread links, as well as the recap after the game is over. The pitcher photos and regular-season stats will return on Opening Day.
TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 06: Yoshinobu Yamamoto #18 of Team Japan reacts in the third inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool C game between Japan and Chinese Taipei at Tokyo Dome on March 06, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Gene Wang - Capture At Media/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The second day of the knockout stage is here. The United States and Dominican Republic—the latter of which did so in dominant fashion—claimed their spots in the semifinals. Today we find out who their opponents will be.
Game No. 1: Puerto Rico at Italy (Repubblica Italiana)
Venue: Daikin Park — Houston, Texas, USA
A fun squad in their own right, the Puerto Ricans finished pool play as the second seed in Pool A with a 3-1 record (with their only loss being to Canada). Now Puerto Rico faces an uphill battle to get back to the finals like they did in 2013 and 2017.
The “Quarter-Rican” right-handed pitcher Seth Lugo of the Kansas City Royals will make the start. His previous outing against Colombia went well as he struck out three batters over four scoreless innings. Meanwhile, new Rockies infielder Willi Castro has been a major contributor with his glove and bat. Castro is 3-for-10 at the plate with four walks , two RBIs, and a stolen base.
The surprise darling of the tournament so far has been Team Italy, who finished the group stage as one of just three undefeated teams after an upset of Team USA and a sound drubbing of Team Mexico.
Italy has combined solid pitching with power in their bats to make it this far. They have the second most home runs in the tournament, leading to a motivated—and highly caffeinated—squad. Each home run hitter is greeted in the dugout with a shot of espresso for their efforts.
Making the start for the Italians is Los Angeles Angels lefty Sam Aldegheri. Aldegheri pitched a masterful 4 2/3 innings against Brazil during pool play, striking out eight batters while giving up just one hit and no earned runs.
First Pitch: 1:00 PM MDT
TV: FS1
Radio: MLB Audio; Sirius XM
Lineups:
RHP Seth Lugo vs LHP Sam Aldegheri
Game No. 2: Venezuela (República Bolivariana de Venezuela) vs Japan (日本)
Venue: loanDepot Park — Miami, Florida, USA
The Venezuelans may be the underdogs against Samurai Japan, but they are a formidable squad that enjoyed an excellent group stage. They only had one loss because someone had to lose their match-up with powerhouse Dominican Republic.
Venezuela’s bullpen has been a strength alongside good performances at the plate by Luis Arraez, Ronald Acuña Jr, and Ezequiel Tovar. 2024 Philadelphia Phillies All-Star lefty Ranger Suárez—now with the Boston Red Sox—will be making his second start of the tournament. During the group stage he made one two inning start, giving up one earned run on three hits with a strikeout and a walk.
Undefeated in pool play, Samurai Japan dominated Pool C and are one of the favorites for total victory in this year’s tournament. Last year’s champions will be led on the mound by Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 2025 World Series MVP pitched a hitless 2 2/3 innings of shutout baseball with two strikeouts against Chinese Taipei during the group stage.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 09: Pitching coach Mark Prior #99 (C) talks to pitcher Emmet Sheehan #80 of the Los Angeles Dodgers (L) during the first inning of a spring training game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Fields of Phoenix on March 09, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images
For the second time this spring, the Dodgers have a split squad, and in each case both games are against the Texas Rangers and Chicago Cubs. The home game for the Dodgers on Sunday is against the Rangers, with the away game against the Cubs in Mesa.
River Ryan gets the start against the Rangers at home, while Emmet Sheehan is on the road to start against the Cubs.
Trey Supak starts for the Rangers, with Jameson Taillon on the mound for Chicago.
Sunday split-squad info
Game 1: Dodgers vs. Rangers, Camelback Ranch
Game 2: Dodgers at Cubs, Sloan Park
Time: 1:05 p.m. PT for both
TV: vs. Rangers on SportsNet LA, at Cubs on Marquee Sports Network
Feb 23, 2026; Lakeland, Florida, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) throws during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images | Mike Watters-Imagn Images
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Rhett Lowder (25), center, has a conversation with a staff member, left, and non-roster invitee Chase Burns (81) after a pitching session during spring training, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, at the Cincinnati Reds Player Development Complex in Goodyear, Ariz. | Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
The Cincinnati Reds have somehow already navigated their way through 20 games of Cactus League play so far this spring, and it honestly feels as if they’ve played 37 of those 20 games at home in Goodyear.
Today, they’re in Goodyear again, too – this time playing host to the Texas Rangers.
Cincinnati will send out righty Rhett Lowder for another start as he looks to cement a spot in the team’s starting rotation to start the season. They’ll also roll out a lineup featuring the indomitable TJ Friedl who has seemingly been in the lineup everyday already. Will Benson, Nate Lowe, and JJ Bleday will join him in a lefty-heavy lineup on the day, with each of Rece Hinds and Jose Trevino also in there for some balance.
Cam Collier, Hector Rodriguez, and Carlos Jorge are among the top prospects on the bench in this one, as the travel roster relays.
The bullpen is also loaded today with several arms who project to make the team’s Opening Day roster.
Sadly, though, this game will not be televised. You’ll have to tune in to 700 WLW’s radio feed to follow it in any capacity, though that’s accessible through MLB.com if you no longer have a radio with AM access.
