Mike Vasil in the rotation? Today is his latest test. | (Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images)
The White Sox have the best chance of beating the Dodgers in the calendar year in today’s last Camelback Ranch duel before the prospect game next week. Seeking their first win against the Dodgers since March 8, 2025, and first Spring Training win against the reigning 2025 World Series Champions, the deck is slightly stacked towards the South Siders for once.
Mike Vasil takes the mound against reliever Justin Wrobleski in what will be another rotation tryout for Vasil. His first Spring Training game and start in February was bumpy, allowing three hits and a run in 1 ⅓ innings. Fueled by his recent three-inning, one-hit relief appearance against the lowly Rockies, Vasil should give the Dodgers and Wrobleski, who has had three quality appearances with only three hits and zero runs allowed, a challenge early in the game.
Several South Siders in the lineup will be looking to make a good impression to secure their spot on the roster before the next round of roster cuts. Luisangel Acuña is getting a few extra reps with the hopes of beating out a banged-up Brooks Baldwin for center field, while Derek Hill is just hoping to stay on the 40-man. And Tristan Peters and Curtis Mead aim to remain reliable utility bench players.
The Dodgers come in with a weaker lineup than usual. Without fixtures Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Will Smith and newly-signed Edwin Díaz (all are representing their countries in the WBC), the Sox have the clearest path to splitting their Glendale series.
PEORIA, ARIZONA - MARCH 5: Jackson Merrill #3 of the San Diego Padres celebrates in the dugout during a Spring Training game against the Seattle Mariners at Peoria Stadium on March 5, 2026 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images) | Getty Images
“I’m trying to make more contact, strikeout a little bit less and just hit for more power, a little bit.”
Jackson Merrill outlined his goals for his spring camp during an interview at his clubhouse locker when camp began in February.
He noted that although he weighed about the same, he had made changes to his diet and workout routine in order to get stronger. His goal was to hit the ball harder but not decrease his speed in the outfield or on the base paths. Stealing more bases is his goal in not gaining weight and slowing down.
Earlier this month, ESPN released a list of their top 100 MLB players. Fernando Tatis Jr. is the top ranked player on the San Diego Padres at No. 14, but Merrill was second at No. 43 with Manny Machado at No. 47.
David Schoenfield of ESPN noted that the staff involved in the rankings believe Merrill will have a return to form after suffering multiple injuries in 2025 that contributed to a “sophomore slump” for the centerfielder. They believe his key to achieving superstardom as a player is to decrease his chase rate.
Almost the top rookie in 2024
Merrill finished second to starting pitcher Paul Skenes of the Pittsburg Pirates in the 2024 Rookie of the Year voting. He was the top position player in the voting by far and only lost out to a once-in-a-generation talent in the 21-year-old pitcher. Scenes posted a 1.96 ERA in 133 innings pitched. Although Merrill lost in that competition, he had the best season for a Padres rookie ever.
Promise for 2025
Expectations were high for 2025, despite Merrill only going into his age 22 season. Unfortunately, a series of injuries derailed what could have been another step toward superstardom for the converted shortstop. In early April, Merrill injured his hamstring and was placed on the IL. That injury kept him out until early May, and he was playing well until a concussion sent him back to the IL on June 15. He returned a week later but struggled at the plate, seeing his batting average steadily drop through the rest of June and July. On Aug. 14, he suffered an ankle sprain and bone bruise which put him back on the IL until Sept. 1.
After his return in September, Merrill hit .275/.320/.626 with seven home runs and 16 RBI. He had seven doubles and two triples for a .946 OPS. Fully recovered from all his injuries, Merrill showed what he was capable of.
Despite all these injuries and struggling with his effectiveness after the concussion, Merrill still managed a 112 OPS+ (12 percent better than the average player) and a 3.0 fWAR. He had 16 home runs and 67 RBI total for the year.
What can 2026 become?
FanGraphs, in their 2026 projections, see a 25-homer season with 75 RBI. For his brief career, Merrill has a 35.9% chase rate which puts him in the lower 10 percent of MLB players. He was in the 14 percent in 2024 and the seven percent in 2025, chasing much more last season than in his rookie year.
In his ESPN rankings, Schoenfield believes 30 home runs is in the cards for Merrill, if he can stay healthy this year. His own words tell us that he is aware of his areas for improvement and will be working to add to his game. Merrill is a free swinger, that probably won’t change much but being more selective about what he swing at is the goal.
Padres players have looked much more disciplined this spring, swinging more at pitches in the zone and not chasing outside the zone as much as in the past. Merrill ranks highly amongst MLB players in barrel% at 82 in 2025 but his bat speed and hard-hit percentage are in the middle of the field. His BB% was at 31 last season and eight in 2024 so he has improved his walk rate somewhat.
The statement he made at the start of spring camp reflects his awareness of his weaknesses. His 2026 spring numbers only reflect 30 at-bats so far. He has two home runs and four RBI with four doubles. His BABIP is .300 which suggests that his .267 batting average reflects some poor luck. His OBP is .313, something he needs to improve as the team gets closer to the start of the season. He is slugging .600, with six extra-base hits among his eight hits but has eight strikeouts for a 25% K-rate.
Next steps to superstar status
Results are not what is focused on in spring, process is. That is not something we can measure, and the regular season will show if Merrill is able to reign in his aggressiveness enough to bring down his strikeouts and increase his OBP. His power is going to come with his maturity as a player. He turns 23 in April and is not yet in his prime. It is commonly accepted that players enter their prime between 26-29, with their year 27 playing season being their peak as a hitter.
Merrill has the potential to be an MLB superstar. He has already shown he is among the best at his position, being ranked No. 4 by MLB.
He still has plenty of time to reach his potential but indicators show that 2026 should be an important step in that progression. If he can stay healthy, Merrill can regain the momentum he showed in his rookie season and rocket up the ranks of the best players in the game.
SURPRISE, ARIZONA - MARCH 3: Ryan Bergert #38 of the Kansas City Royals throws a pitch during a World Baseball Classic exhibition game against Team Cuba at Surprise Stadium on March 3, 2026 in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images) | Getty Images
In one week, the Royals will play their final Cactus League game of 2026. In two weeks, the Royals will be preparing to play their second game of the season. If we can hang on just a little bit longer, we can make it all the way to Regular Season 2026 Baseball! But until then, the Royals have another lackluster Spring game to play against the Athletics. Here is your lineup:
I count one guy in that lineup who has a real chance of being on the big league roster at the beginning of the season – Nick Loftin. There are no probable starters. Carson Roccaforte is there, but he’s likely ticketed for AA to start the season and wouldn’t be promoted until late in the year. Elias Díaz has had a very interesting spring after Luke Maile had to back out of his RSVP to Royals camp, but I just don’t think the Royals will carry a third catcher to start the year, and I don’t know if he’ll be willing to play in Omaha until they need him.
The most exciting member of this group is probably the starting pitcher, Ryan Bergert. Bergert is also likely to start the year in the minors, but he and Noah Cameron have made it interesting for the final rotation spot even if it’s almost certainly not been interesting enough to cost the local kid his job. Cameron’s velocity and whiffs are still a bit down from last season, but they’re close enough to normal to think he’s probably fine. Add in that he mentioned during a mid-game interview yesterday that the coaching staff had specifically asked him to ramp up a bit slower this year, and everything seems fine. Still, Bergert’s stuff, chases, and whiffs have all been well above average this spring. He might not make the opening day roster, but we’ll definitely see him make multiple starts throughout the season.
After Bergert, the Royals plan to use Daniel Lynch IV, Nick Mears, Jose Cuas, and Hunter Patteson. Mears has a bullpen job all but locked up and Lynch likely has a bead on another. Cuas seemed like a sentimental reunion signing, but his stuff looks significantly better now than when the Royals last saw him so perhaps there’s a future for him with this team, yet. Patteson is ticketed for the minors.
Andrew Pérez and Ben Sears were also included on the roster and we might see them if anyone struggles over-much.
As for me? I’ll probably be watching Vinnie Pasquantino and Jac Caglianone take on Seth Lugo in the World Baseball Classic. Today’s contests seem likely to be quite a bit more competitive than the unfortunate Dominican Republic vs Korea match from yesterday.
Clayton Kershaw’s professional baseball career has officially reached its end.
The longtime Dodgers ace was replaced on Team USA’s World Baseball Classic roster by Blue Jays reliever Jeff Hoffman ahead of Sunday’s semifinal game against the Dominican Republic.
Kershaw, who officially retired after the Dodgers’ World Series run in 2025, did not pitch in any of the Americans’ five WBC games, though he did pitch against the Rockies in a pre-tournament exhibition.
Relief pitcher Clayton Kershaw of Team United States pitches against the Colorado Rockies during the fourth inning of the MLB exhibition game at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on March 4, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Getty Images
He did, however, warm up late in the shocking 8-6 loss to Italy earlier this week, but manager Mark DeRosa did not bring him into the game.
“I’m definitely glad I did it,” Kershaw told reporters Friday about joining the WBC squad, per MLB.com. “Being around this group is a fun way to end it, honestly. I got to know some of these guys that are kind of the faces of the game moving forward, and I got to meet them and watch them up close. It’s been a blessing.”
The three-time Cy Young Award winner said the atmosphere of being part of something on an international stage was special.
United States pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) looks on during batting practice before the game against Great Britain at Daikin Park. Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 04: Starting pitcher Kyle Freeland #21 of the Colorado Rockies throws a warm-up pitch during the first inning of the MLB exhibition game against Team United States at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on March 04, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Colorado Rockies spring training game no. 22 thread: Ben Brown vs. Kyle Freeland
Yesterday the Rockies fell to the Texas Rangers, 9–4. Colorado couldn’t overcome a disastrous third inning in which starter José Quintana was pulled after allowing five runs before Ryan Miller entered and surrendered two more. Quintana later returned to start the fourth inning — a maneuver allowed under the relaxed rules of spring training.
The Rockies’ offense was pedestrian, mustering just four hits, though they did draw six walks.
Turning the page to today’s game, the Colorado Rockies take on the Chicago Cubs in one half of a split-squad matchup.
On the mound for the Rockies is Kyle Freeland. This will be Freeland’s third start of the spring after opening camp against Team USA and then pitching on March 9 against the Chicago White Sox. The left-hander allowed one run in one inning against Team USA and one run over two innings against the Sox. Expect Freeland to begin stretching his pitch count with Opening Day just under two weeks away.
Opposing Freeland is Cubs right-hander Ben Brown. The 26-year-old is an imposing presence on the mound, standing 6’6″. Brown primarily works with a fastball-curveball combination, averaging around 96 mph with his fastball and throwing the pitch more than half the time. He also features a changeup that he uses sparingly.
Brown has worked both as a starter and in long relief, and is coming off a rough 2025 season in which he posted a 5.92 ERA over 106.1 innings across 25 games (15 starts). So far this spring, Brown is 1-1 with a 4.05 ERA and nine strikeouts in 6.2 innings pitched.
Also noteworthy is Ethan Holliday (No. 2 PuRP) getting the start at shortstop today. The last time we saw Holliday was 10 days ago with Team USA versus the Rockies. Today’s start gives the young infielder a chance to face big-league pitching alongside players like Brenton Doyle and Hunter Goodman. Holliday isn’t the only young player worth watching today as Kyle Karros looks to stay hot at the plate – the third baseman is hitting a sizzling .417/.481/1.231 across 24 spring at-bats.
Colorado Rockies spring training game no. 23 thread: Zach Agnos vs. Jacob Misiorowski
Meanwhile, over at American Family Fields of Phoenix, the other half of the Rockies will face off against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Opening for the Rockies will be Zach Agnos. This is his second “start” of the spring, having pitched a scoreless first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 7th. Agnos will look to repeat that performance today against the Brewers. So far this spring, Agnos has not allowed a run in five and a third innings of work.
The Rockies split squad lineup with face off against young phenom Jacob Misiorowski. His only other official game action this spring came against the Seattle Mariners on March 8th wherein he pitched 3.1 innings of one run ball while striking out six and walked only one. Earlier this spring he did also pitch two innings, and struck out another five, in an exhibition game against Great Britain’s WBC team.
On the offensive side, the Rockies are lining up an interesting mix of younger major leaguers (Tyler Freeman, Jordan Beck, Ryan Ritter) with some of their top prospects (Charlie Condon, Cole Carrigg, TJ Rumfield). Misiorowki’s biggest issue in his otherwise stellar rookie campaign had been a walk rate of 4.23 per nine innings pitched, so a thing to watch would be whether this youthful Rockies lineup can remain patient at the plate.
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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