2025 MLB spring training takeaways: Clay Holmes looks good, Ceddanne Rafaela's new swing

Eric Samulski discusses the takeaways from the first weekend of 2025 MLB spring training.
Tue, Apr 15
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Expectations for Strider in regular season debut
Eric Samulski previews the highly-anticipated return of Braves SP Spencer Stider, who is making his regular season debut against the Blue Jays on Wednesday.
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Reds activate Diaz, McLain and Hays off injured list ahead of series opener against Mariners
Hays will make his Reds debut at designated hitter and bat fifth.
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Yankees’ Jasson Dominguez shows learning curve in left field
The Martian is tracking down fly balls on Mother Earth.
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Rockies vs. Dodgers Predictions: Odds. expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for April 15
Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles Dodgers Game Preview.
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Clayton Kershaw to make 1st rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City
The 37-year-old left-hander has been on the 60-day injured list while rehabbing from offseason surgeries on his toe and knee.
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Rockies' Kris Bryant heads to IL for 9th time since joining the team in 2022
Colorado Rockies designated hitter Kris Bryant has landed on the 10-day injured list with a bad back, the latest in a series of health issues that have resulted in nine IL stints since 2022.
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Bryce Harper uses blue bat to signal creative baby gender reveal
The Philadelphia Phillies slugger used a blue bat in his first plate appearance against San Francisco as part of a gender reveal for his fourth child.
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Mets;' Jose Siri is headed to the injured list with a broken leg
Jose Siri fouled a pitch off his leg against the Athletics and had to be carted off the field.