We are under a month from pitchers and catchers officially reporting to Spring Training, though obviously many guys have been there for a long time getting in their work …
Very good to see these lefties throwing:A pair of southpaws getting in their throwing under the AZ sun in Cubs camp today. @J_Steele21 @Luke_L23 #Cubs pic.twitter.com/fI6Rzd8kgY
I swear I’m not 5’5 150 lbs. Luke is literally just that big
— Justin Steele (@J_Steele21) January 13, 2026 But seriously. Justin Steele is a plenty big dude. But Luke Little is a monster. And speaking of relievers getting to work in Arizona, on whom we aren’t counting for impact, but who have obvious late-inning potential:We’ve got a @Phodgie sighting in Cubs camp! #Cubs pic.twitter.com/cORCFLbG6L
— Rich Biesterfeld (@biest22) January 13, 2026 Imagine a world where 2024 Porter Hodge shows up in 2026, and you aren’t even expecting it. Massive impact in a strong bullpen group. This is something we’ll be discussing in more detail come Spring Training, especially since it can change on a dime with a couple injuries, but teeing it up:Depending on pitching staff health,the Cubs will be exploring using a six man rotation this season.Past injuries to Imanaga,Steele and a veteran mix of Boyd and Taillon makes this a logical approach.Rea and Assad are excellent swing men.7 bullpen guys is a challenge.
— Bruce Levine (@MLBBruceLevine) January 13, 2026 We talked a lot about atypical starter usage last year, including the possibility of a true six-man rotation for stretches throughout the year. The Cubs ultimately did not go that route, instead very rarely incorporating openers and spot starts. The reality is that the schedule, pitcher routines, and injury issues all conspire to make a true, regular, consistent six-man rotation a very difficult thing to pull off, and that’s to say nothing of the tiny bullpen it leaves. I tend to think being a little more aggressive with openers and spot starts is the way to go when you have SO MUCH starting depth that (1) optionable to the minors, and (2) capable of pitching in relief. You spread the pitches and innings around, you keep guys fresh and healthy, you optimize match-ups, you reduce the number of times hitters are seeing a specific pitcher, and you put your staff in the best possible position to have some real bullets left by the time late-September and October roll around. A very fun list:95th percentile or better in both baserunning value and fielding value, 2025:Pete Crow-ArmstrongNico HoernerBobby Witt Jr. h/t the wizard @jasonbernard.bsky.social
— Sarah Langs (@slangsonsports.bsky.social) 2026-01-13T20:33:22.514Z Basically, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Nico Hoerner are exactly as good as Bobby Witt Jr. In all seriousness, Witt is one of the best players in baseball, and his power numbers might be about to spike even further:A new feel to The K.We're bringing in the walls at Kauffman Stadium, creating more potential for home runs, extra-base hits, home run robberies, and bringing fans closer to the action than ever before. pic.twitter.com/1RcdRli0p5
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) January 13, 2026 If you missed it, the Cubs added some outfield depth by claiming former Dodgers outfielder Justin Dean off of waivers. The Nationals are officially joining MLB’s broadcasting arm:NEWS: No more MASN for the Washington Nationals: Nats will partner with MLB to broadcast games in 2026. t.co/PQS9QNpHVB
— Chelsea Janes (@chelsea_janes) January 14, 2026 If the full slate of former Bally/Diamond/FanDuel teams, who’ve lost their deals for 2026, also join up with MLB, then the league will control local broadcast rights for 16 teams. If you’re checking the math, that’s more than half of the league, which seems like a pretty meaningful number ahead of the CBA negotiations, where Rob Manfred himself has said getting a national, blackout-free broadcasting/streaming plan in place is a priority. The Dodgers are so stacked it is stupid and annoying and stupid:2026 ZiPS Projections: Los Angeles Dodgers blogs.fangraphs.com/2026-zips-pr…
— FanGraphs Baseball (@fangraphs.com) 2026-01-14T14:01:52.661Z Man, 84 appearances in a single season. MORE than half of the games. Absolutely bonkers: Bobby Howry. The guy made 236 appearances from 2006-08 for the Cubs. Nearly 80 games per year for three straight years. Just an unthinkable workload. Chicago officially has a professional softball team. Go Bandits:The Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) has announced the host cities and venues for the 2026 season.These six teams will begin the quest for @TheAUSLofficial Championship on June 9:? Chicago Bandits? Carolina Blaze? Oklahoma City Spark✨ Portland Cascade⚡️ Texas… pic.twitter.com/8zqwYedW39
— MLB (@MLB) January 13, 2026 It’s impossible to read this and not be moved by the story of Angels prospect Rio Foster. Hoping for the best. Sam linked the family’s GoFundMe in the article:Rio Foster was a passenger in a drunk driving accident in September.To this day he can't walk, eat on his own, or hold a normal conversation. The Angels have not committed to keeping Rio insured. His family needs the coverage, and lots of help.Read: t.co/U4WywlZad5 pic.twitter.com/YYIwWwnuAd
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