Plus: An open position battle for each team
Joey Votto has 1,909 starts at first base. Who was the last player to start 2,000 games at the position? |
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| For many players, this time of year is about preparing for the regular season and trying to stay healthy ahead of Opening Day. But for the players who aren't guaranteed a roster spot, the next few weeks are essentially an extended job interview.
Every team has at least one spot on the roster that remains undecided with less than three weeks to go before Opening Day on March 30. Here's a breakdown of the position battles to watch for every club as Spring Training winds down. |
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Fans sitting in the seats directly behind home plate at Chase Field served as a funhouse mirror, signaling strikeouts in tandem with the umpire. |
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Major League Baseball ranked No. 1 in the YouGov SportsIndex's "Buzz Score" -- outperforming top competitors like the NFL and FIFA World Cup. |
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The Mariners' top prospect may never have suited up for Great Britain if not for his coach wearing the right shirt at just the right time. |
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Joe LaSorsa was summoned from the bullpen to get Italy out of a bases-loaded, no-out situation. His exuberant reaction was well-earned. |
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Eddy Alvarez put his speed-skating skills on display in the Brewers' clubhouse recently. The Olympic medalist is trying to return to Milwaukee, where he's already made a name for himself on the ice. |
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Division rivals square off in both Florida and Arizona when the Red Sox visit the Blue Jays in Dunedin at 1 p.m. ET and the Padres host the Giants in Peoria at 4. |
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