MLB Baseball 8-Hour Briefing

Last updated: March 17, 2026, 7:30 PM ET

American League Pitching Updates

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is scheduled for his first spring training outing following a lengthy recovery from Tommy John elbow surgery, marking a key milestone in his return to the mound. Conversely, the Chicago White Sox confirmed that right-hander Mike Vasil will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery after experiencing elbow soreness during a Saturday start, immediately sidelining the prospect for the entire 2024 campaign facing season-ending surgery.