2015 – Agent Scott Boras lashes out at the Cubs, convinced that they want to send the hottest prospect in baseball, 3B Kris Bryant, to the minor leagues to start the season. Boras is convinced this is simply a cost-cutting move that makes no sense if the Cubs really want to win. Fans are also clamoring to see Bryant make the team, given he’s leading all players with 6 homers in spring training games so far. However, team President Theo Epstein explains that he is concerned that Bryant needs more work on his defense before he’s ready for the Show.

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2015 – Agent Scott Boras lashes out at the Cubs, convinced that they want to send the hottest prospect in baseball, 3B Kris Bryant, to the minor leagues to start the season. Boras is convinced this is simply a cost-cutting move that makes no sense if the Cubs really want to win. Fans are also clamoring to see Bryant make the team, given he’s leading all players with 6 homers in spring training games so far. However, team President Theo Epstein explains that he is concerned that Bryant needs more work on his defense before he’s ready for the Show.

Actor Will Ferrell to drum up support for cancer survivors suits up for ten different teams and takes part in five different games

Actor Will Ferrell to drum up support for cancer survivors suits up for ten different teams and takes part in five different games

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2015 – Actor Will Ferrell pulls off a bizarre and hilarious stunt to drum up support for cancer survivors, as he suits up for ten different teams and takes part in five different games (all of them for both teams) during Cactus League play today. He plays all nine positions as well as designated hitter and even puts in some time as a third base coach, while being rushed from game to game. He retires the only batter he faces as a pitcher for the Dodgers, but for some reason all the teams he plays for decide to cut or trade him, once for a couple of hot dogs, after each of his brief appearances. He uses a police escort and a helicopter to ferry him from ballpark to ballpark, wearing uniform number 19 at every stop. “I’m a five-tool guy”, the comic actor explains. The strange adventure will be the subject of a television special to be broadcast on HBO during the season.

One year after placing a near-record 17 players on the disabled list, the Rangers get the news they most dreaded, as ace starter Yu Darvish will need to undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the entire season and probably more.

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One year after placing a near-record 17 players on the disabled list, the Rangers get the news they most dreaded, as ace starter Yu Darvish will need to undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the entire season and probably more.

In a Cactus League game, three of the Cubs bright young prospects give fans what they hope is a glimpse of the future when they connect for back-to-to-back-to-back homers in the 4th inning against the Indians. OF Jorge Soler starts things off with a monster shot to left field off Trevor Bauer, and two pitches later, 2B Javier Baez drives the ball to the same spot. The next man up, 3B Kris Bryant, completes the trifecta with a huge blast to the opposite field. Of the trio, Baez has the most big league experience with half a season under his belt.

ByTom

In a Cactus League game, three of the Cubs bright young prospects give fans what they hope is a glimpse of the future when they connect for back-to-to-back-to-back homers in the 4th inning against the Indians. OF Jorge Soler starts things off with a monster shot to left field off Trevor Bauer, and two pitches later, 2B Javier Baez drives the ball to the same spot. The next man up, 3B Kris Bryant, completes the trifecta with a huge blast to the opposite field. Of the trio, Baez has the most big league experience with half a season under his belt.

After losing OF Michael Saunders in one of the first workouts of the spring, the Blue Jays are hit with another blow when P Marcus Stroman tears a knee ligament during fielding drills, seemingly putting him out for the season. Stroman is coming off an excellent rookie year and was counted on as the team’s third starter behind veterans R.A. Dickey and Mark Buehrle. He will make a remarkable comeback however, getting back on the mound for the Jays in September and pitching for them in their first postseason appearance in two decades.

ByTom

After losing OF Michael Saunders in one of the first workouts of the spring, the Blue Jays are hit with another blow when P Marcus Stroman tears a knee ligament during fielding drills, seemingly putting him out for the season. Stroman is coming off an excellent rookie year and was counted on as the team’s third starter behind veterans R.A. Dickey and Mark Buehrle. He will make a remarkable comeback however, getting back on the mound for the Jays in September and pitching for them in their first postseason appearance in two decades.

2015 – In a spring training game, nine Braves pitchers combine on a no-hitter against the Astros, but the game ends in a 2 – 2 tie after 10 innings. Houston manages to scratch together a pair of runs without the benefit of a hit in the 7th, taking advantage of some wildness, as the Braves’ hurlers walk 9 and hit a batter even though they don’t give up a safety.

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2015 – In a spring training game, nine Braves pitchers combine on a no-hitter against the Astros, but the game ends in a 2 – 2 tie after 10 innings. Houston manages to scratch together a pair of runs without the benefit of a hit in the 7th, taking advantage of some wildness, as the Braves’ hurlers walk 9 and hit a batter even though they don’t give up a safety.

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2015 – In A.J. Hinch’s managerial debut with the club, Houston drops the Phillies, 6-3, at Kissimmee, FL. Three Astros hit home runs while former overall first pick Mark Appel is the winning pitcher. 

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2015 – In A.J. Hinch’s managerial debut with the club, Houston drops the Phillies, 6-3, at Kissimmee, FL. Three Astros hit home runs while former overall first pick Mark Appel is the winning pitcher. 

2015 – Bad news for the Giants as RF Hunter Pence suffers a broken left forearm after being hit by a pitch in a spring training game. He is expected to miss six to eight weeks of action.

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2015 – Bad news for the Giants as RF Hunter Pence suffers a broken left forearm after being hit by a pitch in a spring training game. He is expected to miss six to eight weeks of action.

2015 – The College Baseball Hall of Fame inducts eight new members. They are Joe Arnold (MVP of the 1966 NJCAA Baseball World Series and successful coach), Lance Berkman (Dick Howser Trophy winner in 1997 after leading NCAA Division I with 41 HR), Larry Hays (fifth coach to 1,400 wins), Al Holland (national ERA leader at both the NAIA and NCAA levels), Bill Holowaty (coach of four national champions in NCAA Division III), Mike Kelly (consensus Player of the Year in 1990 and three-time All-American), Rick Reichardt (.443 in 1964) and Frank Viola (26-2 at St. John’s).

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2015 – The College Baseball Hall of Fame inducts eight new members. They are Joe Arnold (MVP of the 1966 NJCAA Baseball World Series and successful coach), Lance Berkman (Dick Howser Trophy winner in 1997 after leading NCAA Division I with 41 HR), Larry Hays (fifth coach to 1,400 wins), Al Holland (national ERA leader at both the NAIA and NCAA levels), Bill Holowaty (coach of four national champions in NCAA Division III), Mike Kelly (consensus Player of the Year in 1990 and three-time All-American), Rick Reichardt (.443 in 1964) and Frank Viola (26-2 at St. John’s).