Pitchers and catchers reporting early for Spring Training isn't just about early baseball excitement. It's a pivotal week that could give insight into how the roster is finalized.

Major League Baseball's offseason is winding toward completion. Players will soon be on their way to spring training camps in Arizona and Florida and pitchers and catchers are officially due to report in less than a month. Soon thereafter, exhibition games will get underway, and before long it'll be Opening Day 2026 (Thursday, March 26).

Austin Hedges learned a long time ago that a catcher’s best friend is often the pitcher he’s entrusted to shepherd through a game. The relationship works both ways, of course, but for Hedges learning to build trust with the pitchers is one way to enter ...

The weather outside might be frightful, but fear not: Actual baseball is just around the corner.

In just a couple of weeks, MLB pitchers and catchers are going to begin reporting for spring training. It is going to get underway a little earlier this year due to the World Baseball Classic. Several stars are going to leave their camps to play for their countries.

PHOENIX -- The San Diego Padres have outrighted catcher Christian Bethancourt to Triple-A El Paso, ending their experiment of trying to use him as a hitter and a pitcher. The Padres also recalled infielder Cory Spangenberg from the Chihuahuas on Tuesday.

The Houston Astros, like the rest of MLB, has set its spring training reporting dates for its pitchers, catchers and position players. The Houston Astros have set their reporting dates for pitchers, catchers and position players for spring training next month.

World Series hero Will Smith continues to emerge as possibly the best catcher in the National League, while Dalton Rushing tries to find his way with at the big-league level with limited playing

MILWAUKEE — The Dodgers will add right-hander Ben Casparius to their pitching staff for the National League Championship Series. The Dodgers went with 11 pitchers (plus Shohei Ohtani) on their NL Division Series roster against the Philadelphia Phillies.

The Philadelphia Phillies have set their dates for their pitchers, catchers and position players to report for spring training in February. The Philadelphia Phillies begin their quest for another World Series appearance with spring training, which starts ...

The first spring training games are scheduled to be played on Feb. 20, with players joining national teams for the World Baseball Classic a few weeks later. The regular season begins March 25, with a full opening day set for March 26. Here's a look at when spring training begins for every club: