MLB Baseball 3 Hours

Last updated: March 30, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

MLB Transactions & Team Issues

The Milwaukee Brewers secured shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt to a substantial long-term deal, agreeing to terms on an eight-year contract valued at $50.75 million before his major league debut. In Toronto, the debut for right-handed pitcher Cody Ponce took a damaging turn when he was carted off after appearing to injure his knee while fielding a ground ball; Ponce had recently signed a three-year, $30 million contract with the Blue Jays. Separately, the Arizona Diamondbacks apologized to fans after a row of new ribbon boards at Chase Field resulted in partially obstructed views for dozens of seats, prompting the organization to relocate affected ticket holders.

Player Status & Lineup Changes

The Seattle Mariners sidelined catcher Cal Raleigh for the series opener against the visiting New York Yankees due to his severe early-season slump, where he managed only two hits in fifteen at-bats while striking out ten times. This move signals managerial concern over Raleigh’s offensive production as the team prepares for a tough stretch of schedule.