Sam Connon

Sam Connon is a Staff Writer for Fastball on the Sports Illustrated/FanNation networks. He previously covered UCLA Athletics for Sports Illustrated/FanNation's All Bruins, 247Sports' Bruin Report Online, Rivals' Bruin Blitz, the Bleav Podcast Network and the Daily Bruin, with his work as a sports columnist receiving awards from the College Media Association and Society of Professional Journalists. Connon also wrote for Sports Illustrated/FanNation's New England Patriots site, Patriots Country, and he was on the Patriots and Boston Red Sox beats at Prime Time Sports Talk.

Articles From This Author

Apr 13, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox Luis Robert Jr. (88) is presented the Silver Slugger Award.

Apr 26, 2024

Apr 26, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Kansas City Royals pitcher Seth Lugo (67) throws in the first inning.

Apr 26, 2024

Apr 20, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) throws a pitch from the mound.

Apr 26, 2024

Arizona Diamondbacks designated hitter Tommy Pham (28) reacts after a double during the seventh inning.

Apr 26, 2024

Apr 25, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Díaz (35) reacts after his RBI.

Apr 26, 2024

Aug 10, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; The gloves and hats of Cleveland Guardians players.

Apr 26, 2024

Apr 25, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) hits a single.

Apr 25, 2024

Apr 25, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Jose Ramirez (11) hits a grand slam.

Apr 25, 2024

Apr 2, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (59) walks off the mound.

Apr 25, 2024

Sep 30, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (52) reacts on the mound.

Apr 25, 2024

Apr 24, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17).

Apr 25, 2024

Apr 24, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) rounds third base.

Apr 25, 2024

Apr 22, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (25) hugs Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27).

Apr 25, 2024

Apr 24, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge (99) gestures after hitting a home run.

Apr 25, 2024

Apr 21, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) hits the ball.

Apr 24, 2024

Apr 19, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Brayan Bello (66).

Apr 24, 2024

Detroit Tigers infielder Ryan Kreidler practice during spring training at TigerTown in Lakeland,

Apr 24, 2024

Apr 21, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians outfielders Steven Kwan, Ramón Laureano and Will Brennan.

Apr 24, 2024

Apr 23, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb (62).

Apr 24, 2024

Apr 20, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Clay Holmes (35) during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Apr 24, 2024

Apr 23, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17).

Apr 24, 2024

Apr 16, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (11) swings the bat.

Apr 23, 2024

Apr 19, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (6) fields a ground ball.

Apr 23, 2024

Apr 21, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago White Sox outfielder Kevin Pillar (12) and infielder Lenyn Sosa (50).

Apr 23, 2024

Apr 22, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jordan Romano (68).

Apr 23, 2024

Apr 22, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease (84) pitches against the Colorado Rockies.

Apr 23, 2024

Apr 20, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Tigers designated hitter Kerry Carpenter (30).

Apr 23, 2024

Apr 22, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Milwaukee Brewers trainers examine relief pitcher Jakob Junis.

Apr 22, 2024

June 28, 2019; Milwaukee, WI, USA; FILE PHOTO; Jose Canseco.

Apr 22, 2024

Apr 16, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Wade Miley (20) throws a pitch.

Apr 22, 2024

Sep 13, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners reliever Matt Brash (47) delivers a pitch.

Apr 22, 2024

Jul 2, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (17) argues with umpire.

Apr 22, 2024

Apr 16, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (3).

Apr 22, 2024

Apr 16, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday (7) walks up to the plate.

Apr 22, 2024

Apr 21, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Red Sox outfielders Wilyer Abreu, Jarren Duran and Rob Refsnyder.

Apr 22, 2024

Mar 31, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Brooks Raley (25) throws off the mound.

Apr 21, 2024

Apr 14, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser (17) celebrates hitting a home run.

Apr 21, 2024

Apr 17, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (6).

Apr 21, 2024

Apr 20, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco (56).

Apr 21, 2024

Apr 17, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) celebrates in the dugout.

Apr 21, 2024

Mar 31, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Daniel Duarte (54) warms up.

Apr 20, 2024

Apr 19, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies third base Alec Bohm (28) records a hit.

Apr 20, 2024

Apr 19, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Juan Soto (22) reacts after hitting a home run.

Apr 20, 2024

Woo Sox pitcher Cam Booser throws versus the Columbus Clippers on Wednesday April 12, 2023 at Polar Park.

Apr 19, 2024

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Apr 19, 2024

Apr 19, 2024

Jun 4, 2023; New York City, New York, USA; Exterior view of Citi Field prior to a New York Mets game.

Apr 19, 2024

Apr 13, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Aroldis Chapman (45).

Apr 18, 2024

Mar 7, 2024; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo leads his team onto the ice at a Coyotes game.

Apr 18, 2024

Apr 9, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox first base Triston Casas (36) at the plate.

Apr 18, 2024

Apr 7, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Tyler O'Neill (17) rounds the bases after a home run.

Apr 18, 2024

Mar 8, 2024; Surprise, Arizona, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jack Leiter (71) throws in Spring Training.

Apr 18, 2024

Apr 17, 2024; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins (31) reacts after hitting a walk-off home run.

Apr 17, 2024

Apr 7, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies designated hitter Kris Bryant (23) in the first inning.

Apr 17, 2024

Mar 28, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) waves from the dugout.

Apr 17, 2024

Sep 14, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer (35) celebrates a hit.

Apr 17, 2024

Jun 18, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer (27) faces the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Apr 17, 2024

Apr 8, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (22) bats against the Cincinnati Reds.

Apr 16, 2024

Mar 22, 2024; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jonathan Cannon (89) throws off the mound.

Apr 16, 2024

Mar 8, 2024; Surprise, Arizona, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jack Leiter (71) pitches in Spring Training.

Apr 16, 2024

Apr 15, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Washington Nationals pitcher Mitchell Parker (42) faces the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Apr 16, 2024

Apr 2, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland (21) leaves the mound.

Apr 16, 2024

Apr 9, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) slides into third base.

Apr 15, 2024

Jun 3, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Luke Barker (49) throws a pitch from the mound.

Apr 15, 2024

Feb 21, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Chicago White Sox pitcher Nick Nastrini poses for a photo during Spring Training.

Apr 15, 2024

Apr 14, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Andrew McCutchen.

Apr 14, 2024

Apr 10, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Baltimore Orioles second base Jackson Holliday (7) strikes out.

Apr 14, 2024

Apr 13, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Aaron Judge (99) singles against the Guardians.

Apr 14, 2024

Mar 31, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber.

Apr 14, 2024

Sep 20, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher J.B. Bukauskas (50) throws from the mound.

Apr 14, 2024

Apr 13, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux (9) gets a hit.

Apr 14, 2024

Apr 12, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; San Diego Padres third base Manny Machado celebrates with Fernando Tatis Jr.

Apr 13, 2024

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo (40) delivers in the first inning during a baseball game.

Apr 13, 2024

Feb 25, 2024; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Jose Butto (70) pitches from the mound.

Apr 12, 2024

Apr 11, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) celebrates with Maikel Garcia (11).

Apr 11, 2024

Mar 29, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (8) records a hit.

Apr 11, 2024

Sep 27, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Lars Nootbaar (21).

Apr 11, 2024

Apr 10, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) is greeted by Luke Raley (20).

Apr 11, 2024

Apr 10, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jackson Holliday (7) warms up at Fenway Park.

Apr 11, 2024

Sep 29, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (10) rounds the bases.

Apr 10, 2024

Apr 9, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Oakland Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers (23) is greeted at home plate.

Apr 10, 2024

Mar 19, 2024; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday (87).

Apr 10, 2024

Apr 3, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (31).

Apr 10, 2024

Apr 4, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (10) hits a single.

Apr 10, 2024

Oct 1, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar (51).

Apr 10, 2024

Apr 5, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (10) reacts after a shoulder injury.

Apr 09, 2024

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo throws to first after forcing out New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres.

Apr 09, 2024

Apr 4, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Jack Suwinski.

Apr 09, 2024

Mar 30, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (23) rounds the bases.

Apr 08, 2024

Jul 4, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber (57) reacts on the mound.

Apr 08, 2024

August 22, 2009; Queens, NY, USA; Former NY Mets Yogi Berra, Nolan Ryan, Jerry Grote, Tom Seaver and Jerry Koosman.

Apr 08, 2024

Aug 15, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Umpire Angel Hernandez (5) smiles prior to a game between the Royals and Mariners.

Apr 08, 2024

Mar 31, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel (18) faces the Baltimore Orioles.

Apr 08, 2024

Mar 31, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah (6) throws from the bullpen.

Apr 08, 2024

Apr 7, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck (89) throws against the Los Angeles Angels.

Apr 07, 2024

Apr 1, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs starter Shota Imanaga (18) pitches against the Colorado Rockies.

Apr 07, 2024

Apr 6, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (27) against the Boston Red Sox.

Apr 07, 2024

May 28, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg.

Apr 07, 2024

Aug 10, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; A general view of a tarp over Target Field as rain falls.

Apr 07, 2024

Mar 3, 2024; North Port, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies reliever Connor Brogdon (75) throws a pitch at Spring Training.

Apr 06, 2024

Apr 4, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (5) makes a diving stop.

Apr 06, 2024

Apr 5, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starter Jared Jones (37) pitches from the mound.

Apr 06, 2024

Apr 5, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies third base Ryan McMahon (24) celebrates his walk-off grand slam.

Apr 06, 2024

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Apr 05, 2024

Apr 18, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Tampa Bay Rays catcher Francisco Mejia (21) walks off the field.

Apr 05, 2024

Apr 1, 2024; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) strikes out against the Detroit Tigers.

Apr 04, 2024

Apr 2, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) round second base.

Apr 04, 2024

Apr 28, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics fans put up a flag reading

Apr 04, 2024

Mar 30, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka (20) against the San Francisco Giants.

Apr 04, 2024

Jul 23, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Julio Teheran (49) throws a pitch.

Apr 03, 2024

Apr 2, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox reliever Michael Kopech celebrates with catcher Martin Maldonado.

Apr 03, 2024

Sep 13, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers reliever Trevor Megill (29) throws a pitch.

Apr 03, 2024

Apr 2, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) rounds the bases after a home run.

Apr 03, 2024

Mar 30, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics reliever Mason Miller (19) throws a pitch against Cleveland.

Apr 03, 2024

Aug 18, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart (21) during an MLB game.

Apr 03, 2024

Jul 22, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Jackson Wolf (43) throws a pitch from the mound.

Apr 03, 2024

Mar 6, 2024; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Oakland Athletics left fielder Brent Rooker (25) singles in a Spring Training game.

Apr 02, 2024

Oct 31, 2013; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Bruins president Cam Neely (left) with Boston Red Sox president Larry Lucchino.

Apr 02, 2024

Sep 24, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins right fielder Max Kepler (26) hits a two-run home run.

Apr 02, 2024

Apr 1, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins second baseman Luis Arraez (3) reacts after an at-bat vs. the LA Angels.

Apr 02, 2024

Apr 1, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco (56) reacts after throwing a no-hitter.

Apr 02, 2024

Apr 1, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (15) slides into home plate.

Apr 02, 2024

Mar 28, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Blake Snell (right).

Apr 02, 2024

Mar 14, 2024; Mesa, Arizona, USA; Oakland Athletics center fielder Esteury Ruiz (1) stretches before a Spring Training game.

Apr 01, 2024

Mar 29, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Jared Triolo (19) turns a double play.

Apr 01, 2024

Cincinnati Reds center fielder Will Benson (30) hits an RBI double in the third inning against the Washington Nationals.

Apr 01, 2024

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Corbin Burnes faces the Los Angeles Angels on Opening Day at Camden Yards.

Mar 28, 2024

May 15, 2023; Baltimore, MD, USA; LA Angels outfielder Mike Trout (27) warms up before playing the Baltimore Orioles.

Mar 28, 2024

Mar 4, 2024; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Victor Scott II slides into third base.

Mar 28, 2024

Mar 6, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) and shortstop Mookie Betts (50).

Mar 28, 2024

Sep 1, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller (23) faces the St. Louis Cardinals.

Mar 28, 2024

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene (21) delivers a pitch in a Spring Training game.

Mar 28, 2024

Mar 5, 2024; Jupiter, FL, USA; St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Miles Mikolas (39) faces the Minnesota Twins in Spring Training.

Mar 28, 2024

Mar 14, 2024; Mesa, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) faces the Oakland Athletics in Spring Training.

Mar 28, 2024

Mar 18, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher DL Hall (37) faces the Los Angeles Angels in Spring Training.

Mar 28, 2024

Port Charlotte, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Naoyuki Uwasawa faces the Baltimore Orioles in Spring Training.

Mar 27, 2024

Apr 17, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland (21) faces the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Mar 27, 2024

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen faces off against the Texas Rangers in Game 5 of the 2023 World Series.

Mar 27, 2024

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease faces the LG Twins in an exhibition game in Korea.

Mar 27, 2024

Feb 12, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (16) warms up during Spring Training.

Mar 27, 2024

2023 NL Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell warms up at San Francisco Giants Spring Training camp in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Mar 27, 2024

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow faces the San Diego Padres in the 2024 Seoul Series.

Mar 27, 2024

Feb 24, 2024; Sarasota, Florida, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Corbin Burnes (39) faces the Boston Red Sox.

Mar 27, 2024

Jun 5, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nick Pivetta (37) faces the Tampa Bay Rays.

Mar 27, 2024

Mar 13, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (55) faces the Boston Red Sox.

Mar 27, 2024

Mar 11, 2024; Port Charlotte, Florida; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zach Eflin (24) throws a pitch in Spring Training.

Mar 26, 2024

RHP Jose Berrios on the mound in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Minnesota Twins.

Mar 26, 2024

Aug 7, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Former Philadelphia Phillies infielder Pete Rose is honored before a game.

Mar 26, 2024

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani warms up prior to Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Angels.

Mar 25, 2024

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Joey Votto in the dugout during a Spring Training game against the Baltimore Orioles.

Mar 25, 2024

Oct 25, 2007; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher (38) Curt Schilling salutes the fans after being relieved in the 6th inning against the Colorado Rockies during game 2 of the 2007 World Series at Fenway Park.

Mar 20, 2024 2:57 PM EDT

May 31, 2021; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; A fan of the Cuban team holds a flag during the WBSC Baseball Americas Qualifier series of baseball games between Cuba and Venezuela at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches.

Mar 20, 2024 1:48 PM EDT

Mar 5, 2024; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill (38) pitches against the New York Yankees in the first inning at Clover Park.

Mar 20, 2024 12:50 PM EDT

Feb 11, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid celebrates while being interviewed by CBS commentator Jim Nantz after winning Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.

Mar 20, 2024 7:00 AM EDT

Sep 13, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts (50) slides into second base to beat a throw to San Diego Padres second baseman Ha-Seong Kim (7) for a stolen base in the first inning at Dodger Stadium.

Mar 20, 2024 5:00 AM EDT

Jul 4, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber (57) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Progressive Field.

Mar 19, 2024 4:55 PM EDT

Pirates' Andrew McCutchen (#22) at bat. Pittsburgh Pirates with a dramatic 6-5 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday March, 5, 2024, with an official attendance of 5,322 at LECOM Park formerly known as McKechnie Field located in Bradenton, Florida.

Mar 19, 2024 2:03 PM EDT

Mar 11, 2024; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (17) throws in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels during a spring training game at Tempe Diablo Stadium.

Mar 19, 2024 1:04 PM EDT

Jun 29, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Brayan Bello (66) pitches against the Miami Marlins during the second inning at Fenway Park.

Mar 19, 2024 10:00 AM EDT

Aug 11, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Blake Snell (4) on the mound in the fifth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

Mar 18, 2024 9:38 PM EDT

Mar 18, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Yankees former manger Joe Torre brings out the lineup card for a game against the Philadelphia Phillies during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

Mar 18, 2024 5:36 PM EDT

Mar 5, 2024; Bradenton, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (15) runs around the bases after he hit a home run during the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at LECOM Park.

Mar 18, 2024 4:40 PM EDT

Feb 27, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet (45) pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning at Camelback Ranch-Glendale.

Mar 18, 2024 3:50 PM EDT

Jun 18, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer in the fifth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

Mar 18, 2024 2:30 PM EDT

Seattle Mariners infielder Cole Tucker scores in the eighth inning during a MLB spring training baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear, Ariz.

Mar 18, 2024 1:54 PM EDT

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Josh Harrison leaps to catch a line drive for an out in the first inning during a MLB spring training baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear, Ariz.

Mar 18, 2024 12:51 PM EDT

Feb 18, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) looks on during spring training at Camelback Ranch.

Mar 18, 2024 10:52 AM EDT

Mar 5, 2024; North Port, Florida, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider (99) throws a pitch in the first inning of the spring training game against the Detroit Tigers at CoolToday Park.

Mar 18, 2024 6:44 AM EDT

Mar 6, 2024; Fort Myers, Florida, USA; Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (10) singles against the Minnesota Twins in the sixth inning at Hammond Stadium.

Mar 17, 2024 4:16 PM EDT

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (19) grabs Cincinnati Reds third baseman Nick Senzel (15) after hitting a solo home run in the second inning of the MLB baseball game between Cincinnati Reds and Washington Nationals at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023.

Mar 17, 2024 2:20 PM EDT

Feb 18, 2024; Port Charlotte, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Josh Lowe (15) poses for a photo during media day at the Charlotte Sports Complex.

Mar 17, 2024 1:48 PM EDT

Feb 20, 2024; Lee County, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox shortstop Vaughn Grissom (5) poses for a photo during media day at JetBlue Park.

Mar 17, 2024 12:34 PM EDT

Sep 5, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen (22) throws a pitch against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Petco Park.

Mar 17, 2024 12:00 PM EDT

Mar 6, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) against the Chicago White Sox during a spring training baseball game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale.

Mar 17, 2024 11:01 AM EDT

Aug 20, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Dauri Moreta (36) throws a pitch against the Minnesota Twins during the eighth inning at Target Field.

Mar 16, 2024 5:43 PM EDT

Jul 26, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Angel Felipe (53) during the game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park.

Mar 16, 2024 5:07 PM EDT

Mar 14, 2024; Peoria, Arizona, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) bats against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning at Peoria Sports Complex.

Mar 16, 2024 1:50 PM EDT

Detroit Tigers outfielder prospect Max Clark works out during spring training at TigerTown in Lakeland, Fla. on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024.

Mar 16, 2024 1:07 PM EDT

Aug 14, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A detailed view of a New York Yankees hat and glove on the bench against the Atlanta Braves in the third inning at Truist Park.

Mar 15, 2024 2:59 PM EDT

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Alex Young (48) throws in the bullpen during spring training workouts, Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at the team's spring training facility in Goodyear, Ariz.

Mar 15, 2024 2:26 PM EDT

Mar 11, 2024; Jupiter, Florida, USA; Washington Nationals left fielder Joey Gallo (24) watches from first base against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth inning at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium.

Mar 15, 2024 12:18 PM EDT

Mar 7, 2024; Lakeland, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen (9) bats during the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium.

Mar 15, 2024 11:09 AM EDT

Mar 12, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani against the San Francisco Giants during a spring training baseball game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale.

Mar 14, 2024 3:15 PM EDT

Mar 6, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Chicago White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training baseball game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale.

Mar 14, 2024 12:51 PM EDT

Aug 20, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease (84) pitches in the second inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.

Mar 13, 2024 8:06 PM EDT

Mar 12, 2024; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Jose Quintana (62) pitches in the first inning against the Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches.

Mar 13, 2024 3:25 PM EDT

Sep 24, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals third baseman Carter Kieboom (8) hits a bunt single during the sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park.

Mar 13, 2024 2:41 PM EDT

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Bubba Thompson rounds third base in the sixth inning during a MLB spring training baseball game, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear, Ariz.

Mar 13, 2024 2:02 PM EDT

Unknown date; Kansas City, MO; USA, FILE PHOTO; Bo Jackson of the Kansas City Royals during the 1990 Season at Royals Stadium.

Mar 13, 2024 1:30 PM EDT

Mar 4, 2024; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Nick Castellanos (8) runs the bases against the Toronto Blue Jays in the sixth inning at TD Ballpark.

Mar 13, 2024 11:54 AM EDT

Sep 5, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen (22) throws a pitch against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Petco Park.

Mar 13, 2024 11:13 AM EDT

Detroit Tigers pitcher Jackson Jobe throws during spring training at TigerTown in Lakeland, Fla. on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.

Mar 12, 2024 3:57 PM EDT

Feb 26, 2024; Scottsdale, Arizona, USA; San Francisco Giants third baseman JD Davis (7) hits against the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning at Scottsdale Stadium.

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Sep 29, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease (84) delivers a pitch against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field.

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Mar 1, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) throws a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

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Mar 5, 2024; Bradenton, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) catches the ball at first base for an out during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at LECOM Park.

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Oct 28, 2023; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery (52) reacts in the dugout after leaving in the in the seventh inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks in game two of the 2023 World Series at Globe Life Field.

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Feb 24, 2024; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow against the Los Angeles Angels during a spring training game at Tempe Diablo Stadium.

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Mar 1, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (17) takes out starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

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Feb 20, 2024; Lee County, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox shortstop Vaughn Grissom (5) poses for a photo during media day at JetBlue Park.

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