In a few selected games during the 2025 Spring Training, Major League Baseball (MLB) is set to debut its innovative technology. The aim is to drive real-time insights and collect invaluable data from players and other on-field contributors.
This unique ‘robo ump’ tool is slated to see its first live action during one of the games coming Thursday. The MLB authorities are keen to perform an on-field trial to assess its potential benefits.
The onset of the Spring Training calls for updates from the Phillies as they prepare for comprehensive team workouts. The team’s defense and rotation department will likely witness key changes, as detailed by Corey Seidman.
As Spring Training is about to start, a podcast called ‘Giants Talk’ reveals the three underdog players from the Giants team to look out for. The co-hosts of the show consider these players as potential breakout stars for the 2025 season.
Colin Rea, the pitcher from the Cubs, has expressed his anticipation to relive his playing days in Japan. The Cubs are scheduled to play against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Tokyo, with games on the 18th and 19th of March.
Reports from the Spring Training in Mesa, Arizona, indicate that Rea, who played in Japan in the years 2021 and ’22, is eager to rekindle his form. These games could provide him with the perfect opportunity to do so.
Rob Manfred, the Commissioner of MLB, shares his outlook for the upcoming 2025 season and reflects on the state of the league. He gives an exclusive preview of what fans and players can anticipate for this exciting season.
A discussion on ‘Giants Talk’ reveals an emerging star during the Spring Training. Bryce Eldridge, the top prospect of the Giants, is making heads turn with his impressive skills and character on this season’s training field.
Another snippet from ‘Giants Talk’ focuses on the mentor-student relationship shaping up this season. Experienced player Yusmeiro Petit’s guidance to Camilo Doval during Spring Training is expected to significantly boost Doval’s performance in the 2025 MLB season as a reliever for the San Francisco team.
The competition for the final starting pitching spot for the Giants is heating up this Spring Training. The hosts on ‘Giants Talk’ surmise that Kyle Harrison and Hayden Birdsong could be in the running for this highly-coveted spot.
In other news, the Mets’ manager, Carlos Mendoza, shared that Mets’ first Spring Training game will see star players Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor, and Pete Alonso in action. Mendoza spoke highly of Soto’s contributions to the team so far this Spring Training, suggesting a promising season ahead for the Mets.
In selected 2025 Spring Training games, Major League Baseball has decided to trial their latest technology to gather instantaneous results and receive feedback. This integration is believed to shake-up the way games are conducted, analyzed, and experienced – both by players and fans.