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Texas Rangers righty Cal Quantrill pitching while he was with the Atlanta Braves
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Rangers Righty Cal Quantrill Eyeing WBC stage, Embracing Chance to Play for His Dad — and with Denzel Clarke

Rangers Righty Cal Quantrill Eyeing WBC Stage Texas Rangers right-hander Cal Quantrill wasn’t thrilled with his latest Cactus League outing, but he’s not sounding any alarms with the World Baseball Classic on deck. “Obviously, it’s not good enough yet,” Quantrill said after his start. “It’s February. I’ve been doing this for a long time. I’ll […]

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Andres Munoz and Jose A. Ferrer pitching in 2025. Mariners manager Dan Wilson likes what the two will bring in 2026.
Photo: Alika Jenner/Getty Images) (Right) NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 20: Jose A. Ferrer #47 of the Washington Nationals pitches during the game against the New York Mets at Citi Field on September 20, 2025 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images

Dan Wilson on How the Battle-tested Mariners Improved an Already Elite Bullpen

Wilson on How the Mariners Improved an Already Elite Bullpen SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The relief corps that swept Reliever Roundup and Bullpen Bonanza’s end‑of‑year awards is arriving in Arizona with something more than hardware: reinforcements and resolve. After a season that ended with a gut‑punch loss in Game Seven of the ALCS, the Seattle Mariners […]

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Mets Draw With Astros in Spring Training

Mets 6, Astros 6 The New York Mets went to a 6–6 draw with the Houston Astros Tuesday in a spring training matchup at Clover Park. The Mets scored five runs in the first two innings before the Astros tied the ballgame in the ninth. The game ended in a draw because spring training games […]

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Athletics right-hander J.T. Ginn throwing a pitch.
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Athletics Report: J.T. Ginn Leans into Windup as Offseason Work Shows in 2026 Spring Debut

J.T. Ginn Leans into Windup SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Feb. 23) — Right-hander J.T. Ginn’s first spring outing of 2026 with the Athletics wasn’t another run-of-the-mill early spring tune-up. It was the first real look at a delivery and pitch mix he’s been building toward all offseason. Ginn went back to working from a full windup in […]

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Athletics reliever Mark Leiter Jr. covering first base in pitcher fielding drills during spring training
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Mark Leiter Jr. on Pressure, Opportunity, and Why He Joined the Athletics

Mark Leiter Jr. on Pressure, Opportunity, and Joining the Athletics MESA, Ariz. (Feb. 12) —  It would be easy to tell the story of Mark Leiter Jr. story through the name on the back of his jersey. His father spent 11 seasons in the majors. His Uncle Al became a two‑time All‑Star and two-time World […]

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Athletics reliever Scott Barlow throwing a bullpen session during Spring Training 2026.
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New Athletics Reliever Scott Barlow Brings Much-needed Experience to Up-and-coming Unit

New Athletics Reliever Scott Barlow Brings Much-needed Experience MESA, Ariz. (Feb. 12, 15) — When new Athletics reliever Scott Barlow reported to the team Tuesday, he saw first baseman and 2025 AL Rookie of the Year Nick Kurtz sitting across the clubhouse from him. Barlow immediately flashed back to September 13, when — as a […]

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Jordan Montgomery, Rangers Agree to One–Year Deal

The Texas Rangers reunited with a familiar face when they agreed to terms on a contract with righty Jordan Montgomery. News of the signing was first reported Wednesday by Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. The new deal covers the 2026 season and is worth $1.25 million. Performance bonuses are also included in the […]

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Andy Ibanez in a game for the Detroit Tigers. The Athletics claimed Ibanez off waivers Friday and designated Max Schuemann for assignment to make room on the roster.
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Athletics Claim Andy Ibanez, Designate Max Schuemann for Assignment

Athletics Claim Andy Ibanez, DFA Max Schuemann The Athletics claimed infielder Andy Ibanez off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, according to a team press release. To make room on the 40-man roster, they designated infielder Max Schuemann for assignment. Andy Ibanez Andy Ibanez played in 91 games for the Detroit Tigers in 2025, […]

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