Most critics and sportsbooks are again projecting the Rockies to be as bad as they were in 2023 (club-record 103 losses) and 2024 (101 losses). Competing for a spot in the playoffs, which Colorado last made in 2018, is still considered a longshot.

Correa wound up missing more than two months, and the Twins ultimately collapsed while one of their most important players was sidelined. He rejoined the freefalling team for the final few weeks, but his presence wasn't nearly enough. The Twins finished a bitterly disappointing 82-80 after losing 27 of their last 39 games.

All players in major-league camp have to have their height measured by mid-February so the automated zone will work properly.

The Rockies extended non-roster Spring Training invites to 10 of the their Top 30 prospects on Friday, including top pitching prospect Chase Dollander. Dollander, the No. 20 overall prospect per MLB Pipeline,

See the full Phillies schedule and dates as pitchers and catchers report for Spring Training in Clearwater, Florida.

The Rockies announced 23 players received a non-roster invite to 2025 spring training, a mix of up-and-coming prospects as well as players who have seen major league service time with other clubs. Some of the non-roster invites are bound to compete for an Opening Day roster spot,

The Red Sox have five bullpen jobs mostly sewn up, but there will be competition for the remaining seven or eight spots.

Zachary D. Rymer of Bleacher Report recently compiled a wish list for each MLB team to improve their roster before Spring Training. For the Guardians, he identified an outfielder, starting pitcher, and second baseman as areas of need for Cleveland. The biggest piece missing from Cleveland's roster has to be another starting pitcher.

The caravan — held less than one month from the start of the Phillies’ spring training — also honored 28 non-profits that were recipients of grants totalling $80,000 from the IronPigs Charities. All proceeds from the caravan supported the IronPigs’ charity efforts.

Several recovering Mets players are taking steps forward of varying length. A.J. Minter is hopeful he can be ready by Opening Day; Ronny Mauricio is progressing (but not sprinting); Dedniel Nunez is throwing and “healthy,

The weather is warming this week, which whets the appetite for spring training.Temperatures might touch 40 today. Be sure to lather on the sunscreen.There might be some deep burns in today’s mailbag.