Wire Report MLB

Astros LHP Bennett Sousa to open season on IL per @mlbtraderumors. Left-hander logged 4.09 ERA over 33 IP last year — tests Houston's already shaky bullpen with Pressly/Graveman questions. wire.report

Padres pitching turned in a gem tonight and the bats delivered just enough to secure the win. Solid all around effort on the mound and at the plate. A good night indeed. 📸 via @Padres

Yankees option top prospect Carlos Lagrange to minors per @mlbtraderumors. Breakout spring (2.31 ERA, 18K/5BB in 14IP) but vets like Rodon/Gil take precedence in rotation crunch time. Depth for the long haul.

White Sox grind out a gritty win in Glendale behind some sharp relief pitching and timely hitting to secure the preseason victory. Solid step forward. ⚾ 📸 via @whitesox

Aaron Civale just dropped an 11-strikeout gem for the Athletics tonight, baffling hitters with that sharp slider and changeup mix. Dominant stuff. 😮 📸 via @Athletics

Aaron Civale is locked in with an 11K night heading into his next start as the Athletics look to keep rolling against their upcoming opponent. (That’s filthy command from Civale.) 📸 via @MLB

Yeli just crushed one deep into the night, that signature swing launching a no-doubt bomb for the Brewers. Pure power from Christian Yelich on display early. 💥 📸 via @Brewers

12 MLB stars lined up for extensions, incl. Griffin odds, A's offer to Kurtz & Peralta update per @JonHeyman. Teams front-loading deals post-'21 lockout to dodge FA chaos—saved $ on Soto-type pursuits. Long-term stability rising.

Croney clears the bases with a massive three-run double that just keeps rolling to the wall. Padres offense waking up in a big way this spring.

Big League Padre indeed, that swing looks effortless and the ball just kept carrying into the San Diego night. Pure joy from the kid. 🥹

Braves OF Jurickson Profar suspended 162 games for second failed PED test — out entire 2026 season, ineligible for playoffs. Devastating to Atlanta's outfield depth heading into camp. per @JeffPassan

Orioles prospect Samuel Basallo crushes his 2nd homer of the night already in the 3rd inning per @MLB. 20yo catcher showing elite power in #SpringBreakout — slashed .283/.358/.497 with 19 HRs across High-A/AA last year. O's catching pipeline loaded.

Braves OF Jurickson Profar suspended full 162 games for second career PED positive, appeal rejected per @JeffPassan. Devastating for Atlanta's versatile bench just days from opener — he played 5 positions in 2025, slashing .275/.340/.410. Roster scramble ahead.

Rangers' Andrew McCutchen rips opposite-field HR, his first in a Texas uniform per @MLB. 39yo vet brings proven pop (22 HR in '25) and leadership to Arlington — key for playoff push after ALCS flameout.

3 MLB stars nursing hamate injuries this ST: Lindor (Mets), Carroll (Dbacks), Holliday (O's). Typical 6-8 wk recovery means missing Opening Month for contenders. Power outage ahead.

Blue Jays' Jose Berrios diagnosed with stress fracture in right elbow — out for Opening Day but pain-free, resume throwing soon per @KeeganMatheson. Opens door for Eric Lauer in rotation mix; Berrios was Jays' innings eater (181 IP, 3.65 ERA in '25).

Ohtani takes the mound for his first Spring Training pitching session per @MLBNetwork. Post-surgery velo check critical — averaged 99.4 mph pre-injury, fueling Dodgers' ace trio w/ Glasnow & Yamamoto. Rotation reset incoming?

Astros starters lead MLB spring training with 1.58 ERA—nearly 1 run ahead of 2nd-place Nats (2.44). Team ERA ranks 3rd at 3.38 overall. Valdez/Brown locking in early dominance for AL West hunt.

Venezuela claims 1st WBC title 3-2 over USA on Suárez's 9th-inn RBI 2B. Palencia dominated relievers: 5 IP, 9K, 0.00 ERA. Venezuela's 61 hits led tourney—Acuña/García/Arráez contact machine carries over to MLB?

Venezuela defeats USA to claim World Baseball Classic title. First crown for the nation behind Salvy Perez, Acuña — USA falls short in 2nd straight final despite Harper heroics. per @WBCBaseball wire.report