The spring training drama continues for the Red Sox.
Hello everyone! If you can believe it, we’re just a day away from the Cactus League opener. Let’s get you caught up on the latest from around the league.
In Mariners news…
- The Mariners announced that they have promoted Melissa Robertson to Sr. Vice President and General Counsel.
- Donovan Solano is not yet at M’s spring training as he is dealing with visa issues.
- This is super cool!
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— rebecca (@ridethekick.bsky.social) 2025-02-20T00:25:21.857Z
Around the league…
- Major League Baseball is planning to test the automated ball-strike (ABS) system during spring training games this year.
- The Nationals have signed right-hander Lucas Sims to a one-year contract.
- The Rockies added lefty Scott Alexander on a one-year deal.
- Triston Casas added more fuel to the fire in the Red Sox clubhouse, saying that the team’s top trio of prospects shouldn’t break camp with the team.
- Patrick Dubuque at Baseball Prospectus wonders if the Twins can successfully rehabilitate Ty France in 2025. ($)
- Eric Longenhagen at Fangraphs shouted out a few players that he expects to leap into the top 100 prospects come this time next year.
- Michael Baumann at Fangraphs wonders where the Blue Jays, seemingly at a crossroads as a franchise, go from here.
- What’s the difference between an “ace” and a No. 1 starter? Matt Snyder at CBS Sports took a stab at answering this question.