Francisco Lindor and the Indians have tabled extension talks for now. Lindor made it clear that he wanted to halt negotiations ahead of the season so that it doesn't become a distraction. He'll go where the money is. Clayton Kershaw has been named the Dodgers' Opening Day starter for the 9th time in his career. Buehler and Price will take the #2 and #3 spots, respectively. Kershaw's velocity is up a few ticks so far in the Spring. All this (and more) on today's episode.

A good catcher can get more strike calls by receiving the ball well. More catchers are adjusting the stance so that they are on one knee rather than a regular crouch. This makes it tougher to block balls in the dirt, but is the tradeoff worth it? MLB is taking precautions towards protecting players from the coronavirus, but the regular season is still scheduled to begin later this month as planned, with fans in the seats. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Twins and Tigers took part in the first Spring Training game played in the Dominican Republic in 20 years. Miguel Sano, a Dominican native, thrilled the crowd with a two-run home run. MLB is making a concerted effort to play more games outside the US. If he stays healthy, King Felix has a very good chance to make the Braves rotation. All this on today's episode.

Why do teams beat around the bush when it comes to young pitchers needing surgery? If it's clear that a pitcher has elbow pain and concerning medical results, it's probably better to get the surgery sooner rather than later. The Angels faced this dilemma with Shohei Ohtani, and they seem to be experiencing the same with Griffin Canning. Aaron Judge has a stress fracture in his rib, but the Yankees are hoping rest will heal it... for now. Travis Demeritte and Miguel Cabrera went back-to-back off Gerrit Cole... twice. All this on today's episode.

Yoan Moncada has agreed to a 5-year, $70 million extension with the White Sox. Moncada enjoyed a breakout year in 2019 where he finally lived up to the lofty expectations he was given as the former #1 overall prospect in baseball. The White Sox are locked and loaded with young talent. The Red Sox signed Collin McHugh, who is only a year removed from a dominant season with Houston. All this on today's episode.

We've been seeing a lot of players get mic'd up during games, and it's been a big hit. Being able to hear conversations between players and broadcasters adds plenty of content to games and kills dead time between plays. Can this kind of set-up be used in the regular season, or will it be too much of a distraction? Yoelkis Cespedes has officially been declared a free agent. What does he bring to the table and when will he sign? All this on today's episode.

Christian Yelich and the Brewers are nearing a 9-year, $215 million extension. While this is certainly a hometown discount, both parties will be glad to lock things down for the long term. Yelich is the second-best hitter in baseball and a fan favorite in Milwaukee. All this (and more) on today's episode.

If you no longer interest teams as a position player, maybe it's time to become a pitcher. That's what Jose Bautista and Anthony Gose are doing. Bautista, the former Blue Jays slugger, is attempting to make a comeback as a two-way player. How much does he have left in the tank at age 39? Anthony Gose is much younger at 29, and he's already been on the mound for the Indians in Spring Training. He can run his fastball up to 98 mph and has a filthy slider from the left side. All this on today's episode.

There are some interesting position battles taking shape in Spring Training. Whether it's filling a void created by injury, or deciding whether or not to unleash your top prospect, there are usually tough decisions to be made for every ballclub in the Spring. We take a look at the most intriguing position battles this year.

Don't look now, but Chris Davis is on a hot streak. Yes it's just Spring Training, but anything will do after two straight years of hitting below the Mendoza line. Davis says he gained 25 lbs during the offseason in an attempt to get back to his old self. Will he provide any real value to the Orioles this year? Kenta Maeda asked for a trade because he wants to win 200 games between both Japan and the MLB. Can he average 14 wins per year for the next 4 years? All this (and more) on today's episode.