MLB Baseball 3h Briefing
×Last updated: March 23, 2026, 11:30 AM ET
NL East & AL East Roster Shakes
The Braves' starting rotation absorbed another significant blow as ace right-hander Spencer Strider was placed on the injured list after suffering an oblique strain, immediately complicating Atlanta's early season outlook. Across the border, the Yankees finalized their pitching corps by leaving Luis Gil off the Opening Day roster, meaning the hard-throwing righty is slated to begin his campaign in the minor leagues. These early roster decisions underscore the thin margins in the competitive AL East and NL East divisions as the season commences.
Front Office Stability
In Toronto, the Blue Jays secured long-term stability for their executive structure, announcing a two-year contract extension for manager John Schneider while simultaneously locking up general manager Ross Atkins with a five-year extension, signaling organizational commitment .