Josh Smith went 2-for-3 with an RBI and two runs, and Joc Pederson ended a nine-run outburst in the first inning with a three-run homer to left center as the visiting Texas Rangers beat the Chicago White Sox 11-3 in spring training action Monday in Phoenix.
Matthew Boyd discussed working with Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya after the lefty’s spring debut against the Padres on Monday afternoon. Boyd talked about pitch sequencing and fine-tuning a few things in the coming days.
During the Phillies' 7-3 loss, outfielder prospect Rincones blasted a 391-foot, 107.1 mph home run over the right field wall, catching the attention of manager Rob Thomson.
Detroit Tigers infielders Gleyber Torres (left) and Javier Baez (right) watch a workout from the dugout at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium on Feb. 20, 2025, in Lakeland, Fla. (photo by Evan Woodbery, MLive.com) Evan Woodbery, MLive.com
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Shohei Ohtani is back on the attack, and Roki Sasaki is getting close. Ohtani, the unanimous 2024 National League MVP after the first 50-homer/50-stolen base season in Major League history, took his first live batting practice of the spring Sunday.
Kris Bryant‘s balky lower back feels better, he’s moving well, and his swing looks fluid. Those are all good signs for his attempt to put together an entire season for the Colorado Rockies.
In the opener, the Cubs put up 12 runs against the Los Angeles Dodgers. They followed that with seven runs in their second game against Los Angeles. Chicago then scored seven runs against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday and six runs versus the Texas Rangers on Sunday. In total, the Cubs have scored 32 runs in their four games played.