News or noise: Spring starts strong for Alcantara, Bregman

Eric Karabell keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.

ESPN - 10h

Bregman homers in spring debut for Red Sox

Alex Bregman hit a two-run homer in his spring training debut with the Red Sox, launching a drive over the left-field wall.

ESPN - 1d

Alex Bregman hits 2-run homer, bats 3-for-3 in Red Sox spring training debut

Yes, it's spring training, but the Red Sox had to be pleased with how their two big offseason acquisitions looked in their Grapefruit League debuts.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

MLB free agent tracker: Pirates add Andrew Heaney, Alex Bregman finally finds new home with Red Sox

With spring training open, the free-agent market is just about tapped

CBS Sports - 1d

Mets' Juan Soto homers in first spring training at-bat with new club

Soto signed a record $765 million deal with the Mets this past offseason

CBS Sports - 2d

Giancarlo Stanton leaves Yankees spring camp for medical testing in New York

Stanton has dealt with tendinitis in both elbows going back to last season, and the condition has apparently gotten worse.

Yahoo Sports - 10h

6 MLB position changes to watch this spring: Jazz Chisholm Jr., Jose Altuve, Mike Trout set to appear somewhere new in 2025

Some players are returning to familiar defensive homes. Others will play somewhere for the very first time this season.

Yahoo Sports - 5h

A Strong Dollar Means Bargains for Americans Traveling Abroad

The dollar’s strength against the euro, the yen and other foreign currencies means bargains for U.S. travelers.

The New York Times - 4d

Amid the Noise, Canada Reclaimed Its Throne as the ‘King of Hockey’

With more than a decade of built-up tension between the two rivals, more than just bragging rights were at stake, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 1d

Conservatives win Germany election as far-right sees strong showing

Exit polls show the center-right Christian Democratic Union party leading, with the AfD party heading towards the strongest showing of the far-right since World War II.

CBS News - 1d

Marlins' Sandy Alcantara touches 99 mph in first pitching appearance since 2023 Tommy John surgery

Alcantara is expected to be on the trading block by the 2025 deadline, if not earlier

CBS Sports - 1d

Are noise-cancelling headphones impairing our hearing skills? Some audiologists are beginning to worry

Some specialists suspect that constantly filtering out background noise may have unintended consequences. They are prized for making the commute more bearable and shielding against the din of daily ...

The Guardian - 2d

No extension for Vlad Jr., Devers vs. Bregman drama in Boston & can Ohtani parallel park? | Baseball Bar-B-Cast

Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman react to Vladdy not signing an extension in Toronto, 3B drama in Boston, Manfred's latest appearance before the press and play a game of The Good, The Bad, The Uggla.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Nike and Kim Kardashian to Launch ‘NikeSkims’ Brand in the Spring

The Skims founder will enter into a rare business deal with the sports apparel company.

The New York Times - 6d

Sick of winter? Spring weather predictions released by NOAA

If you're one of the millions of Americans thawing out after a week of Arctic air and deep freezes, spring weather and sunshine can't come soon enough. On Thursday, national forecasters gave us a ...

The Hill - 3d

2024-25 NHL contract tracker: Kevin Lankinen, Logan Thompson get long-term deals amid strong seasons

Lankinen and Thompson have made good impressions on their new teams

CBS Sports - 2d

Skate for LA Strong rosters: Justin Bieber, Steve Carrell headline players in benefit for wildfire victims

Hollywood stars and NHL legends will be raising money for LA wildfire victims

CBS Sports - 2d

Market comeback loses steam, but here's why Bristol Myers is still having a strong day

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

CNBC - 8h

The M.L.S. Season Is Starting, and There’s a Clear Favorite

Who will win it all and who will surprise? Our experts make predictions.

The New York Times - 3d

Texas and USC canceling spring football games, joining Nebraska and Florida State

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian isn't citing the transfer portal and tampering like some of his colleagues, but instead blaming the workload his players have endured in two College Football Playoff runs.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Maps show NOAA's spring weather outlook across U.S.

Much of the country is forecast to see warmer-than-average temperatures and drought conditions this spring, according to NOAA.

CBS News - 3d

Paul Goldschmidt, Cody Bellinger impress as Yankees top Rays in spring opener

The Yankees opened Grapefruit League exhibition play on a positive note, defeating the Tampa Bay Bays, 4-0, on Friday afternoon at Steinbrenner Field.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Farmers hit by a federal funding freeze scramble to respond ahead of spring thaw

Farmers are struggling to make critical decisions ahead of the spring thaw, as billions of dollars in promised payments remain frozen by the Trump administration.

NBC News - 2d

How Verlander made immediate impact at Giants spring training

Justin Verlander wasted no time ingratiating himself with his new San Francisco Giants teammates and coaches.

Yahoo Sports - 18h

Should you use a home equity loan for spring home renovations?

These loans can be a smart option due to fixed rates and stable payments, but they aren't right for every borrower.

CBS News - 11h

Monday, February 24 forecast: A touch of spring fever as we head into March

Yahoo News - 3h

Brewers OF Perkins (shin) to miss start of season

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Blake Perkins is expected to miss the first month of the season after fracturing his right shin during batting practice.

ESPN - 2d

Amorim criticizes United players for slow starts

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has criticised his players for allowing games to drift after they recovered from a 2-0 half-time deficit at Goodison Park to earn a point against Everton.

ESPN - 1d