2nd qualifier clinches 2026 Classic berth

Plus: Bryce's new tat is as Philly as it gets

Tuesday, February 25 View In Browser  TOP NEWS 10 players looking for rebound performances in '25   With Spring Training underway and the dawn of a new season on the horizon, it's a good time to consider which players are looking for a rebound performance. Chinese Taipei beats Spain to book return trip to 2026 World Baseball Classic 'I won't get much sleep': Verlander abuzz after spring debut with Giants Trout's right-field debut: No reps, but 'I felt good' 'Hard to say': Gilbert, Castillo make for tough Opening Day decision Manaea likely to miss Opening Day for Mets 'Very competitive' McLain brothers relish opportunity to share field 'The Mountain' and 'The Rock': O's dynamic 'pen duo reunites Guardians owner Larry Dolan, a true fan at heart, dies at 94 MORE TOP NEWS MLB MORNING LINEUP PODCAST PLAY A SPORCLE BASEBALL QUIZ! MORE FREE GAMES AT MLB PLAY STAFF PICKS 8 notable players facing a position change in '25 Whether it's to stay healthy, to improve their team's defense or simply to get the most out of the roster around them, several of MLB's biggest names will be taking on new roles in 2025. Bryce is a true Phanatic Bryce Harper cements his love for Philly with an incredible tattoo.  Best potential Spring Breakout duels While Spring Breakout rosters for all 30 teams won't be set until March 7, we can still dream of exciting player matchups. MLB Pipeline looks at the top prospects who could highlight the showcase event. Organized chaos The Mets have 68 players in camp. That's a lot of laundry.  The education of Bowden Francis The right-hander is hoping to become a key cog in the Toronto rotation this season, and he goes about his business with a unique contemplativeness. He also has some strong role models in the clubhouse. Dawson Classic a return to Vero Beach for some players Several of the collegians who appeared in last weekend's Andre Dawson Classic in Florida had already played at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex as young players in MLB Develops programs. Mets vs. Astros on MLB Network Coming off a strong first full season as a starter -- including a no-hitter -- Ronel Blanco makes his 2025 spring debut when the Astros welcome the Mets in Grapefruit League play at 1 p.m. ET on MLB Network (available in Mets market). MORE STORIES SCOREBOARD NYM 4 STL 7 LAD 1 CIN 8 OAK 1 KC 1 COL 2 SF 2 TEX 11 CWS 3 CLE 3 ARI 4 CHC 10 SD 5 SF 4 LAA 7 SEA 12 MIL 8 © 2025 MLB Advanced Media, L.P. MLB trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of Major League Baseball. Visit MLB.com. Any other marks used herein are trademarks of their respective owners. Please review our Privacy Policy. You (gahleexholly.hdhask@blogger.com) received this message because you registered to receive commercial email messages from MLB.com. Please add info@marketing.mlbemail.com to your address book to ensure our messages reach your inbox. If you no longer wish to receive commercial email messages from MLB.com, please unsubscribe  or log in and manage your email subscriptions. Postal Address: MLB.com, c/o MLB Advanced Media, L.P., 1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020.