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It’s 89 degrees and 3.5 hours before first pitch. Nobody else is on the field, and Aroldis Chapman is doing agility drills. Then he’ll do some sprints and throw long toss. This is my second season covering him, and he does it every single day from the start of spring training. He told me earlier this season that his fastball velocity is generated from the lower half of his body and that’s why he’s on the field so early. So in five hours he’ll be throwing gas.
It’s 89 degrees and 3.5 hours before first pitch. Nobody else is on the field, and Aroldis Chapman is doing agility drills. Then he’ll do some sprints and throw long toss. This is my second season covering him, and he does it every single day from the start of spring training. He told me earlier this season that his fastball velocity is generated from the lower half of his body and that’s why he’s on the field so early. So in five hours he’ll be throwing gas.
¡Un día en Spring Training con Justin Gonzales! Mira el video completo en YouTube: bit.ly/4vPVGp7
¡Un día en Spring Training con Justin Gonzales! Mira el video completo en YouTube: bit.ly/4vPVGp7
This viral video depicts Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani signaling to his catcher Will Smith during spring training games to request an Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge on pitched balls and strikes in 2024 and 2025. It quickly went viral with 15 million views and 650k of likes, because this video highlights the trusting energy. The synergy between pitcher and catcher hit an all-time high when ABS challenges were introduced. Will Smith immediately trusting Ohtani’s gut feeling without a second thought is true brotherhood in action on the diamond. Follow for more baseball content! #sports #usa #mlb #shoheiohtani #dodgers
This viral video depicts Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani signaling to his catcher Will Smith during spring training games to request an Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge on pitched balls and strikes in 2024 and 2025. It quickly went viral with 15 million views and 650k of likes, because this video highlights the trusting energy. The synergy between pitcher and catcher hit an all-time high when ABS challenges were introduced. Will Smith immediately trusting Ohtani’s gut feeling without a second thought is true brotherhood in action on the diamond. Follow for more baseball content! #sports #usa #mlb #shoheiohtani #dodgers
“I’d been putting in a ton of work at that point. I actually thought I was in a really good place…and it just didn’t work out.” I caught up with Cubs reliever Caleb Thielbar in Miami this weekend. Back in 2017, Thielbar was a non-roster invitee in Marlins spring training, fighting for a bullpen spot. However to his surprise, he didn’t make the club. Now a 10-year MLB veteran, he looks back on that setback, the mindset that got him through it, and how the way he handled it ended up making him an attractive option for other organizations down the road. #calebthielbar #marlins #cubs #springtraining #mlb
“I’d been putting in a ton of work at that point. I actually thought I was in a really good place…and it just didn’t work out.” I caught up with Cubs reliever Caleb Thielbar in Miami this weekend. Back in 2017, Thielbar was a non-roster invitee in Marlins spring training, fighting for a bullpen spot. However to his surprise, he didn’t make the club. Now a 10-year MLB veteran, he looks back on that setback, the mindset that got him through it, and how the way he handled it ended up making him an attractive option for other organizations down the road. #calebthielbar #marlins #cubs #springtraining #mlb
The best players don’t stop doing the little things!! Aroldis Chapman still starts his routine with agility work, sprints, and long toss every single day. Reporters say he’s been doing it since the beginning of Spring Training with the Boston Red Sox. Earlier this season, Chapman himself explained that his fastball velocity is generated from his lower half, which is why he puts so much emphasis on training it even after 15 years in the MLB. At the highest level, the details still matter. The best players understand what makes them successful, and they continue to work on those things every single day. Have a plan. Stick to the process. 💯 Success leaves clues 🔑 . . . . #MLB #Baseball #Boston #RedSox #CubanMissile
The best players don’t stop doing the little things!! Aroldis Chapman still starts his routine with agility work, sprints, and long toss every single day. Reporters say he’s been doing it since the beginning of Spring Training with the Boston Red Sox. Earlier this season, Chapman himself explained that his fastball velocity is generated from his lower half, which is why he puts so much emphasis on training it even after 15 years in the MLB. At the highest level, the details still matter. The best players understand what makes them successful, and they continue to work on those things every single day. Have a plan. Stick to the process. 💯 Success leaves clues 🔑 . . . . #MLB #Baseball #Boston #RedSox #CubanMissile
I came to Kalispell because my former teammate Heath Bell was helping Todd Pratt find coaches to work with the Ranger Riders during Spring Training 2026 in preparation for their season in the Pioneer League. With another week to go, I’m having a great time learning, teaching, and getting to know talented players who still believe in their opportunity. Many of these guys haven’t gotten the chance yet, but they continue to work hard and keep hope alive — and that’s exactly why we are here. So far, two players have already moved on to organized baseball, and we are very proud of that accomplishment. As Minor League Baseball continues to contract, the game is becoming tougher and opportunities are becoming smaller. But at the same time, MLB Partner Leagues like the Pioneer League will continue to grow and create new paths for players chasing their dream.#baseball #lifestyle #energy #teacher #teamwork
I came to Kalispell because my former teammate Heath Bell was helping Todd Pratt find coaches to work with the Ranger Riders during Spring Training 2026 in preparation for their season in the Pioneer League. With another week to go, I’m having a great time learning, teaching, and getting to know talented players who still believe in their opportunity. Many of these guys haven’t gotten the chance yet, but they continue to work hard and keep hope alive — and that’s exactly why we are here. So far, two players have already moved on to organized baseball, and we are very proud of that accomplishment. As Minor League Baseball continues to contract, the game is becoming tougher and opportunities are becoming smaller. But at the same time, MLB Partner Leagues like the Pioneer League will continue to grow and create new paths for players chasing their dream.#baseball #lifestyle #energy #teacher #teamwork
The video captures a funny moment from a spring training baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Oakland Athletics, who were tied 14-14 in the 10th inning. Athletics batter Brent Rooker hits a high fly ball to left field, but the broadcast’s camera operator completely loses track of the play. Instead of following the ball’s trajectory, the camera wildly pans up to the stadium lights and advertising signs at the Las Vegas Ballpark before finally snapping back down to show an outfielder casually making the catch for an out. The comedic nature of the clip comes from the dramatic, chaotic camera work that briefly makes a standard flyout look like it might be a massive, game-winning home run. Both the announcers and the players, including Rooker himself, are seen laughing at the confusion once the play resolves. The on-screen text joking to “fire this camera man immediately” highlights the relatable humor of a professional sports broadcast momentarily failing in such a spectacular and disorienting way.
The video captures a funny moment from a spring training baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Oakland Athletics, who were tied 14-14 in the 10th inning. Athletics batter Brent Rooker hits a high fly ball to left field, but the broadcast’s camera operator completely loses track of the play. Instead of following the ball’s trajectory, the camera wildly pans up to the stadium lights and advertising signs at the Las Vegas Ballpark before finally snapping back down to show an outfielder casually making the catch for an out. The comedic nature of the clip comes from the dramatic, chaotic camera work that briefly makes a standard flyout look like it might be a massive, game-winning home run. Both the announcers and the players, including Rooker himself, are seen laughing at the confusion once the play resolves. The on-screen text joking to “fire this camera man immediately” highlights the relatable humor of a professional sports broadcast momentarily failing in such a spectacular and disorienting way.
Tarik Skubal answered questions for nearly 10 minutes at his locker on Thursday, speaking about the latest trade speculation surrounding him. He said he prefers to stay with the Tigers. “I think we have a chance to win a World Series. I’ve said that since Spring training,” Skubal said. #Tigers #DetroitTigers #Skubal #TarikSkubal #Detroit
Tarik Skubal answered questions for nearly 10 minutes at his locker on Thursday, speaking about the latest trade speculation surrounding him. He said he prefers to stay with the Tigers. “I think we have a chance to win a World Series. I’ve said that since Spring training,” Skubal said. #Tigers #DetroitTigers #Skubal #TarikSkubal #Detroit
I tried spring training for the first time 💪🏻 #fitness #challenge #gym #bodybuilder #muscle
I tried spring training for the first time 💪🏻 #fitness #challenge #gym #bodybuilder #muscle
This video captures a priceless moment from a Minor League / Spring Training baseball matchup featuring top-tier prospects in the game. Detroit Tigers top prospect Max Clark steps into the batter's box to face off against Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Jonathan Hernández. In the top of the 1st inning with the score tied 0-0, Hernández fires a blazing fastball straight down the middle. Clark is caught completely off guard by the sheer velocity of the pitch, barely having time to react as it pops straight into the catcher's mitt. ​The pitch registers at a staggering 102 MPH, leaving Clark in visible shock. As he steps out of the batter's box, he turns toward his dugout with a hilariously wide-eyed expression and a smile that says it all—realizing just how fast elite-level major league pitching can come at you. It’s a classic moment showing the steep learning curve for rising prospects as they face triple-digit heat for the first time. ​When 102 MPH hits different! 😳⚾ Max Clark had no chance against this absolute missile from Jonathan Hernández! His reaction stepping out of the box says it all. 😂🔥 ​#maxclark #detroittigers #pittsburghpirates #baseballmemes #mlbprospects
This video captures a priceless moment from a Minor League / Spring Training baseball matchup featuring top-tier prospects in the game. Detroit Tigers top prospect Max Clark steps into the batter's box to face off against Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Jonathan Hernández. In the top of the 1st inning with the score tied 0-0, Hernández fires a blazing fastball straight down the middle. Clark is caught completely off guard by the sheer velocity of the pitch, barely having time to react as it pops straight into the catcher's mitt. ​The pitch registers at a staggering 102 MPH, leaving Clark in visible shock. As he steps out of the batter's box, he turns toward his dugout with a hilariously wide-eyed expression and a smile that says it all—realizing just how fast elite-level major league pitching can come at you. It’s a classic moment showing the steep learning curve for rising prospects as they face triple-digit heat for the first time. ​When 102 MPH hits different! 😳⚾ Max Clark had no chance against this absolute missile from Jonathan Hernández! His reaction stepping out of the box says it all. 😂🔥 ​#maxclark #detroittigers #pittsburghpirates #baseballmemes #mlbprospects
This is a classic “only in baseball” moment from a March 27, 2023 spring training game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Toronto Blue Jays in Dunedin, Florida. Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is behind the plate when home-plate umpire Randy Rosenberg tries to hand him a new baseball after a pitch-clock violation on Craig Kimbrel. Realmuto isn’t looking, moves his glove, the ball drops, and the umpire immediately ejects him — treating it like intentional disrespect. Realmuto is visibly confused, argues, removes his mask, and eventually walks off the field raising his fist and telling the crowd (and umps) to “have a fun day.” It was his first career ejection. #MLB #Baseball #Phillies #JTRealmuto #UmpShow
This is a classic “only in baseball” moment from a March 27, 2023 spring training game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Toronto Blue Jays in Dunedin, Florida. Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is behind the plate when home-plate umpire Randy Rosenberg tries to hand him a new baseball after a pitch-clock violation on Craig Kimbrel. Realmuto isn’t looking, moves his glove, the ball drops, and the umpire immediately ejects him — treating it like intentional disrespect. Realmuto is visibly confused, argues, removes his mask, and eventually walks off the field raising his fist and telling the crowd (and umps) to “have a fun day.” It was his first career ejection. #MLB #Baseball #Phillies #JTRealmuto #UmpShow
The Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System has quickly become one of the most important additions to modern baseball because a single missed ball or strike can completely change an at-bat—and sometimes an entire game. The difference between a 3-1 count and a 2-2 count, a walk and a strikeout, or an inning continuing and ending can come down to a pitch missing the zone by less than an inch. Even with MLB umpires becoming increasingly accurate, the speed, movement and location of modern pitches make calling the strike zone perfectly with the human eye nearly impossible. ABS provides a safety net by allowing hitters, catchers and pitchers to challenge questionable calls and have Hawk-Eye technology determine whether the pitch actually touched the strike zone. MLB’s testing showed just how necessary that safety net can be: during 2025 Spring Training, more than half of challenged calls were overturned. Rather than completely replacing umpires, the challenge system keeps the human element of calling balls and strikes while giving players a way to correct the mistakes that matter most. In a sport where one pitch can determine an at-bat, an inning or even a game, getting those crucial calls right is ultimately more important than allowing an obvious mistake to stand. #mlb #baseballisback #baseballseason #baseball #umpire
The Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System has quickly become one of the most important additions to modern baseball because a single missed ball or strike can completely change an at-bat—and sometimes an entire game. The difference between a 3-1 count and a 2-2 count, a walk and a strikeout, or an inning continuing and ending can come down to a pitch missing the zone by less than an inch. Even with MLB umpires becoming increasingly accurate, the speed, movement and location of modern pitches make calling the strike zone perfectly with the human eye nearly impossible. ABS provides a safety net by allowing hitters, catchers and pitchers to challenge questionable calls and have Hawk-Eye technology determine whether the pitch actually touched the strike zone. MLB’s testing showed just how necessary that safety net can be: during 2025 Spring Training, more than half of challenged calls were overturned. Rather than completely replacing umpires, the challenge system keeps the human element of calling balls and strikes while giving players a way to correct the mistakes that matter most. In a sport where one pitch can determine an at-bat, an inning or even a game, getting those crucial calls right is ultimately more important than allowing an obvious mistake to stand. #mlb #baseballisback #baseballseason #baseball #umpire
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