MLB Baseball 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 15, 2026, 10:35 PM ET
Spring Training & Roster News
The Texas Rangers confirmed that veteran right-hander Nathan Eovaldi, who delivered a career-best 1.73 ERA across 22 starts in 2025, will secure the Opening Day starting assignment. Meanwhile, in exhibition play, the San Francisco Giants nearly achieved perfection against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, falling just one out shy of a perfect game and one strike away from a no-hitter before the bid was broken up late in the contest; however, the day was marred by an injury scare to pitcher Birdsong.
League Operations & Future Planning
Discussions surrounding the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics remain subject to labor stability, as the MLB Players Association warned that a work stoppage during the 2027 regular season could severely compromise ongoing plans to feature active Major League players in the international tournament. This concern highlights ongoing friction regarding future player availability outside the standard MLB calendar.