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Feb 11, 2026; Clearwater, FL, USA;Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez (61) runs a drill during spring training during spring training at BareCare Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images | Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
Today is the day. There will be actual baseball on our TV screens (if you’re lucky enough) and we can commiserate together on what the team’s 47th ranked relief prospect looks like in the 8th inning of a spring training game.
I can’t wait.
On to the links.
Phillies news:
- Justin Crawford hits the ball on the ground. We know this. But can he keep off the ground enough to find success?
- Adolis Garcia needs to be better than he was in 2025. That’s a fact. Does the team have a fix for the swing he is bringing with him?
- In what is super shocking news, Cristopher Sanchez has impressed the team with how he has looked in camp so far ($).
MLB news:
- Before you know it, the MLB draft will be here. If you’re looking to familiarize yourself with the participants, take a look at this list ($).
- The rest of the spring training games begin today, which means we can finally have all the major storylines of the season.in front of us.
- Phil Cuzzi has retired from umpiring after 27 years. Completely unrelated, the ABS system is coming to MLB this year.
- Pat Murphy has gotten an extension for winning back-to-back Manager of the Year awards.
