A’s Slug Their Way to a Fifth Straight Cactus League Victory
A’s Win Again!
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A’s Win Again!
Oblique troubles continue to keep utility man out of Cactus League play.
The Texas Rangers used some early offense to claim a 4-1 victory for their ninth Cactus League win of Spring Training.
We’re about two and a half weeks into the Dodgers’ Cactus League schedule, with another roughly two and a half weeks of exhibition games to go.
Bauers, Vaughn, and Murray combine for 5 RBIs in Kyle Harrison’s Cactus League debut
The Brewers return to Cactus League action Friday after an exciting 10–8 victory over the Colorado Rockies. Today’s game pits Milwaukee against the Arizona Diamondbacks for the first time this spring. Chad Patrick is on the mound for the Brewers on the heels of Pat Murphy’s declaration that Patrick “will be in the rotation” to […]
The Cubs downed the Brewers, 4-1, despite a positive Cactus League debut for Christian Yelich
Angels score three runs to snatch away victory in Cactus League contest
There is no Cactus League game for the Dodgers on Wednesday, but they still have a game on their schedule, an exhibition within the exhibition of spring training. They will host Team Mexico on Wednesday afternoon at Camelback Ranch, one of a handful of games for teams in preparation of the World Baseball Classic. Across […]
The Athletics got to Michael King early in the Padres' 7-2 Cactus League loss on Monday.
As he starts to see Cactus League action, Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts reflects on where he's at mentally as he looks to rebound from an atypical season for him.
Mookie Betts is in the lineup for his first Cactus League game in 2026, one of a handful of Dodgers regulars being slow-played this spring. Freddie Freeman is also in the lineup, in his planned cleanup spot. Sunday game info
After experiencing the first week plus a day of spring training to exhaust the February portion of the Cactus League schedule, the Dodgers open March with a Sunday home game against the Angels.
Divisional matchup in the Cactus League
Luis Castillo surrenders three-run home run, offense strikes out 10 times in sleepy spring training contest
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost their first game of 2026 Cactus League play Friday, falling to the San Francisco Giants, 12-2.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow spoke about how it felt to be on the mound after his solid 2026 Cactus League debut.
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy revealed the strategy Dodgers veterans took heading into spring training this year. Muncy made his 2026 spring training debut with the Dodgers during their sixth game of Cactus League play on Thursday, and…
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow is the latest star to make his 2026 Cactus League debut Thursday, and had a solid showing in his first game of the new season. Glasnow lasted two full innings and faced a…
If you planned on killing some time this afternoon by watching some Mariners Cactus League baseball – or more enticingly, Bryan Woo’s first outing of 2026 – you were out of luck. For the first time this spring, we were confined to the narration of Rick Rizzs, Gary Hill Jr., and Charlie Furbush, with some […]
Milwaukee looks for second straight Cactus League win as they take on Adrian Houser and the Giants
Samad Taylor is on a tear in the first week of Cactus League play.
Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman played in his first Cactus League game of the season, hitting a two-run double against the Cleveland Guardians.
The Milwaukee Brewers looked well on their way to picking up their first Cactus League win this afternoon when a late bullpen collapse by players you’ve probably never heard of meant another day with
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Alex Bregman’s first trip on the basepaths this spring resulted in a triple play Sunday at Scottsdale Stadium. Welcome to the Chicago Cubs. “Definitely spring training,” he later said with a grin. Things like this happen in spring training, and weird stuff seems to happen when the Cubs and San Francisco Giants play any time of the year, from the Cactus League to the 1998 ...
Matt Waldron dominant in Cactus League start against Kansas City
Dodger baseball is officially back in session, and it began on Saturday with a thunderous 15-2 victory over the Angels at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Getting the nod for the cactus opener was the reigning World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who tossed 29 pitches over 1 2/3 innings, allowing two runs (one earned) while striking out […]
Yoshinobu struck out three and gave up one earned run while recording five outs and then said after his outing he would pitch once more before departing for the WBC.
For the Dodgers, the Cactus League gets underway today, on the road in Tempe. Saturday game info
The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced their travel roster for their Cactus League opener against the Angels, featuring Yoshinobu Yamamoto as the starting pitcher and key regulars.
Munetaka Murakami of the White Sox and Seiya Suzuki of the Cubs both had strong performances in their MLB open season debuts, with Murakami hitting a two-run double and Suzuki a solo home run.
The next month should dictate the look of the 2026 roster.
Dodgers southpaw Jackson Ferris is getting a chance to earn a spot on the roster with an early starting opportunity in Spring Training.
The Arizona Diamondbacks begin their Cactus League games, offering an early look at their potential for the 2026 regular season.
Good morning my friends! It’s Friday and the Cactus League season is kicking off for the M’s today, who face off with the Padres at 12:10pm PT. Let’s check in on what’s happening around the league. In Mariners news… Around the league… Anders’ picks…
Seattle brings back a familiar face for Cactus League catching depth
Mandatory optimism is the annual Camelback Ranch tradition
A day of fun in the sun for a Major League Baseball spring training game in the Cactus League looks like it's about to get toasty — even by Arizona standards.
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Chicago White Sox nonroster invitee Jarred Kelenic has had some positive results recently in Cactus League games.
The Los Angeles Dodgers sit second in the Cactus League at 10-7 this spring, but are still struggling with a key new element in 2026.
The Padres evened their Cactus League record to 8-8 on Sunday afternoon with a 14-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at the Peoria Sports Complex.
Can Nick Lodolo stake his claim as the club’s Opening Day starter?
Dusty Baker is going to be honored as a member of the Cactus League Hall of Fame on March 14, and he's appreciative of the recognition.
After yesterday’s excursion into international waters, normal, Cactus League service resumes this afternoon for the D-backs with a relatively short trip to Hohokam Park. The D-backs come into this game with a four-game winning streak (not including yesterday, obvs), not having lost a regular pre-season game in a week. It’s the offense who has been […]
Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki did not retire any of the five batters he faced in the first inning. After he was re-inserted in the second, he retired six in a row.
Dodgers pitcher Gavin Stone impressed in his first Cactus League start last Tuesday in his one inning, his first game in a year and a half after right shoulder surgery.
The Los Angeles Dodgers did not receive good news about Gavin Stone on Monday afternoon ahead of their Cactus League game.
Mookie Betts played in his first Cactus League game on Sunday, played four innings at shortstop, was 0-for-2 at the plate and scored a run against the Angels.
Patrick, Megill set to make Cactus League debuts
Free-agent addition Tyler Mahle made his first appearance with San Francisco and worked a scoreless inning in the Giants' 8-2 win over the A's.
Hunter Greene makes his 2026 debut!
SAN DIEGO — As Cactus League play kicks into full gear, A.
It’s the first of three twofers this Cactus League season!
Taking a look at some of the prospects who have made an impact in the Cactus League
The Dodgers continued their unbeaten streak in Cactus League play Thursday, taking a narrow 7-6 win over the Chicago White Sox.
Roki Sasaki makes Spring Training debut as Los Angeles Dodgers beat Arizona Diamondbacks.
Bats cool, homers hurt as White Sox drop second Cactus League contest
The Cubs go for three straight Cactus League wins.
A GameDay glitch said San Francisco Giants starter Logan Webb threw a pitch 111.8 mph, which he was quick to admit wasn't going anywhere near that fast in his sharp Cactus League debut.
Brewers head to Mesa still searching for that first Cactus League win
Free-agent outfielder Kyle Tucker made his debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers, walking and scoring in a Cactus League win.
The Colorado Rockies will face the Rangers in their first road game of Cactus League play, with Jimmy Herget pitching against MacKenzie Gore.
Cincinnati Reds fans get their first look at Elly De La Cruz and other projected 2026 regulars in today's spring training lineup (vs. Mariners).
New San Francisco Giants right-hander Blade Tidwell worked a filthy slider after Hayden Birdsong failed to escape the first inning of his Cactus League start Saturday.
One day after winning the Cactus League opener, the Mariners lost to the San Francisco Giants. Here's what you need to know.
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani set to play a couple of Cactus League games before joining Japan for WBC AP News
Today is the start of Cactus League play for the Dodgers, who hit the road to battle the Angels in Tempe for their first game. For 27 of the next 29 days the Dodgers will play a televised game in Arizona. The first two games are this weekend in the afternoon, and 13 of the […]
One pitcher shined in today’s spring opener against the Mariners
Munetaka Murakami was a late arrival for his first spring training game with the Chicago White Sox. Murakami had two hits and two RBIs in his Cactus League debut on Friday. The Japanese slugger is learning his way around the major leagues after reaching a $34 million, two-year contract with the rebuilding White Sox in December.
Cactus League action is finally upon us
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo has several of his regulars in the lineup for their 2026 spring training opener.
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto will make his first spring training start this weekend.
Seven of the Reds' Cactus League games will be broadcast via stream on Reds.TV.
Spring Training games begin this weekend
Texas Rangers' Andrew McCutchen wasted little time making an impact in his first Cactus League appearance.
Our panelists discuss the current Cactus League Standings, Opening day Starter, and more!
Freeland takes on White Sox in first Cactus League action of spring
The Giants didn't use any projected starters Sunday, but many players who are vying for major-league jobs with the team delivered impressive efforts in a Cactus League win over the Cubs.
Roki Sasaki has been a mess in his first two starts this spring, still working through some new pitches and fighting his command, having through 38 strikes and 43 balls thus far in Cactus League play, allowing seven runs and recording 10 outs. Sasaki has expressed confidence in his mechanics and the coming adjustments, and […]
Looking for their 10th win this spring training, the Dodgers play the Reds with left-hander Cole Irvin taking the ball for Los Angeles.
WBC scrimmages are underway across the Cactus League.
Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff is going to make his Cactus League debut this week, while Quinn Priester seems bound for the injured list.
Santiago Espinal had two more hits in three at-bats in the Dodgers’ win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday in Scottsdale, keeping his Cactus League on-base percentage at a tidy .667, having reached…
Former Texas A&M standout Braden Montgomery stayed hot Sunday, hitting his first Cactus League homer as he builds a strong case in White Sox camp.
Despite eight hits, Milwaukee Brewers come up short against San Diego Padres in Cactus League play.
Andrew Abbott toes the rubber for Cincinnati!
Tempe Diablo is certainly one of the most picturesque of the Cactus League parks, with a wonderful backdrop of the Twin Buttes. Or is that Twin Butte? Google is indecisive on the matter. But it’s certainly iconic, and rather better than the 101 freeway which runs behind the fence at Salt River Fields. The D-backs […]
Sunday is the first day of March, a month in which there will be real baseball games that count toward the standings. But the Dodgers open the month facing the Angels in a Cactus League battle at Camelback Ranch. Landon Knack starts on the mound for the Dodgers, making his second appearance this spring. He […]
The Reds face the Los Angeles Angels on the day.
Time to catch Cactus League fever (do not touch the cacti)
The Mariners get back into the Cactus League win column. Plus, the A’s may be close to extending yet another one of their young stars.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have given many of their star players a chance to get ready for the season in Cactus League play thus far, but one big name is still missing: Mookie Betts.
Electric, I say!
Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki gave up three runs on three hits and two walks against the Arizona Diamondbacks in his first Cactus League start.
The Dodgers are back on the road Wednesday to play the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale. Here are the active players for the fifth game of the Dodgers’ spring, including Roki Sasaki making his first Cactus League start this year. Lineup Hyeseong Kim CFSantiago Espinal 3BDalton Rushing CAlex Freeland 2BRyan Ward 1BNick […]
Elly De La Cruz and Eugenio Suarez swatted back to back homers, too!
MLB news roundup
A rough day for the Cincinnati bullpen.
The Dodgers on Monday make their 2026 Camelback Ranch debut, hosting the Mariners for their third Cactus League game on the schedule. Landon Knack gets the ball to start for the Dodgers, after a rough second season in the majors in 2025. Knack had a 4.89 ERA and 5.66 xERA in 10 games last year, […]
Dodger baseball is officially back in session, and it began on Saturday with a thunderous 15-2 victory over the Angels at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Getting the nod for the cactus opener was the reigning World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who tossed 29 pitches over 1 2/3 innings, allowing two runs (one earned) while striking out […]
Will Benson homered against his former team, again, but it wasn’t enough.
The Cleveland Guardians secured a 4-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds in their first game of the 2026 spring training Cactus League.
Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to play a couple of Cactus League games for the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers before he departs the desert to join Japan for the World Baseball Classic. “Sometimes he takes two and he feels good or he wants that third at-bat,” manager Dave Roberts said. When asked about Ohtani's travel plans, Roberts smiled and said, “I promised I'd try.”
The first game of the spring for the Dodgers is finally here on Saturday afternoon, with a bus ride to Tempe to face the Angels at Diablo Stadium. Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets the start for the Cactus League lid-lifter (hat tip to Bill Plunkett), making what will be his only start before leaving next week to […]
Baseball season kicks off with the Cubs and White Sox facing each other in the Cactus League opener, featuring stars like Munetaka Murakami and Seiya Suzuki.
The Seattle Mariners defeated the San Diego Padres 7-4 in their Cactus League opener, with fans making history at Peoria Sports Complex.
It's almost time for Dodger baseball, but fans will have to wait a few more days to see star Freddie Freeman.
The Kansas City Royals are set to begin their Cactus League action, featuring new faces and limited TV broadcasts for spring training.
The Kansas City Royals have announced that Stephen Kolek will be the starting pitcher for their Cactus League opener, signaling the official start of baseball tomorrow.
The Dodgers open their Cactus League schedule this weekend with a pair of road games — Saturday against the Angels in Tempe, and Sunday vs. the Padres in Peoria. Shohei Ohtani will be in the lineup for each of the first two games, manager Dave Roberts told reporters on Wednesday at Camelback Ranch. Additionally, Yoshinobu […]