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Shohei Ohtani's 27-pitch mound session at the Dodgers' sprawling complex Friday morning marked the start of spring training and, more notably, of his return to a full-time two-way role.

The Marlins have named ace Sandy Alcántara the team's Opening Day starter for a franchise-record sixth time.

Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole on Friday confirmed he may pitch in Grapefruit League games before the end of spring training, as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery.

The Cubs have reached an agreement on a two-year deal with rehabbing free agent pitcher Shelby Miller, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Carlos Correa said that music superstar Bad Bunny offered to pay his World Baseball Classic insurance to allow the Astros infielder to play for Puerto Rico.

A day after the Phillies released Nick Castellanos, manager Rob Thomson said Friday he was "proud" that the outfielder owned up to his mistake of bringing a beer into the dugout last June.

After an All-Star season that nearly fell off the cliff in the second half last year, Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong is hoping for both improvement and more consistency as he enters 2026 with high expectations.

Alex Vesia was back with the Los Angeles Dodgers at spring training Friday, less than four months after the death of his infant daughter, Sterling, that caused him to miss last year's World Series.

Astros closer Josh Hader played catch again Friday after the six-time All-Star left-hander dealt with biceps tendinitis while throwing bullpen sessions in the offseason.

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired outfielder Jesús Sánchez from the Houston Astros for outfielder Joey Loperfido on Friday.