MLB Baseball 3h Briefing
×Spring Training Updates
Framber Valdez espn.com dazzled in his spring debut for the Tigers, throwing three scoreless innings against the Braves while hitting 30 of 43 pitches for strikes. The new Tigers left-hander showed strong command in his first outing.
Broadcast News
Tommy Hutton espn.com announced Monday that this season will be his final year in the Marlins broadcast booth, marking the end of a 60-year career that began with his MLB debut as a player. The veteran analyst has been a fixture in Miami baseball broadcasts.
League Developments
Ilitch Sports + Entertainment espn.com created a new regional sports network to broadcast games for both the Tigers and Red Wings. The ownership group aims to consolidate media rights across their Detroit sports properties.
Technology in Baseball
The Athletics espn.com led MLB with the highest success rate using the Automated Ball-Strike System during spring training's first 10 days. Oakland won 69.2% of their ABS challenges, showcasing the system's impact on game management.