MLB Baseball 8-Hour Briefing

Last updated: March 19, 2026, 1:30 AM ET

Spring Training Pitching & Roster Moves

Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani showcased his form in his spring mound debut, throwing 4⅓ scoreless innings where he registered four strikeouts while touching 99 mph, surrendering just one base hit and two walks in the outing. Conversely, the Brewers' rotation plans suffered a minor setback as left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison exited his start prematurely due to a blister forming on his left index finger, raising questions about his readiness for the regular season. Meanwhile, the Red Sox finalized their infield, confirming that Caleb Durbin, acquired recently from Milwaukee, will handle the starting third base duties on Opening Day, with Tommy Mayer likely settling into the second base role.