In Mariners news…
- In their continued quest for further bullpen depth, the Mariners have acquired LHP Josh Simpson from the Miami Marlins in exchange for cash considerations.
- Logan Gilbert’s newborn son has helped bring a new perspective to the righty’s Spring Training this year.
- One of Dan Wilson’s upcoming goals is to manage the extended absences of World Baseball Classic players by leaning on the team’s young prospects.
- Versatility and uncertainty have led top prospect Colt Emerson to work out consistently at all three infield positions.
Around the league…
- Elbow soreness forced Minnesota Twins RHP Pablo Lopez to leave his live batting practice session early. He will receive an MRI, but manager Derek Shelton described the process as precautionary.
- Young pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange had an impressive batting practice battle with veteran slugger Aaron Judge at the New York Yankees’ Spring Training session yesterday.
- Offseason ankle surgery will keep Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Tommy Edman off the team’s Opening Day roster.
- Utility player Cavan Biggio has signed a minor league deal with the Houston Astros and is set to join their big league camp as a non-roster invitee.
- Getting to the World Series last season allowed Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to enter the 2026 season with a new outlook.
- Rankings of the 2026 Top 100 Prospects have been released by FanGraphs as part of their 2026 Prospect Week.
- Ahead of his age 34 season, Los Angeles Angels veteran Mike Trout has expressed his preference for moving back to center field.
- New York Mets owner Steve Cohen is determined to turn his team into a perennial contender.
- The San Diego Padres have signed both RHP Walker Buehler and first baseman Ty France to minor league deals.