After an undeniably thrilling World Baseball Classic, it’s time to shift our attention back to Spring Training, with just one week to go until the real thing. Yes, that’s right, and we double-checked our calendars.

Which MLB players exceeded and fell short of expectations in an eventful spring training?

A look at the most shocking surprises of 2026 spring training as the MLB season starts Wednesday night and early trends begin to take shape.

In case anyone forgot while the World Baseball Classic was going on, MLB spring training has also been happening. There have even been some pleasant surprises!

So it was merely a matter of time before I found my way to MLB spring training, having moved to Lakewood Ranch in August 2025. This past week, I set aside my book bag and left my press pass behind to become a spectator at the three ballparks closest to me.

The first official full Spring Training with the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System, powered by T-Mobile is just about in the books, and we’re mere days away from it happening for the first

Spring training is one of the most exciting times for baseball fans. After a long winter and offseason filled with major signings and trades, the players are finally taking the field, which means Opening Day is right around the corner.

For the second year in a row, the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards program picked this standout West Valley stadium for the top spot.

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Daniel Robert suffered a cardiac event during a spring training session. He collapsed suddenly on the pitching mound. People on the medical team used a defibrillator on him before he was transported to the hospital.

Record heat didn’t stop baseball fans from showing up for Arizona’s Cactus League spring training season, as this year marked the fifth-straight year of climbing attendance. Officials say 1,753,849 people attended 237 spring training games in 2026,