As the MLB season approaches, several notable events and games have taken place in the Spring Training period. On March 22, fans can watch a plethora of free games through the MLB.TV Free Spring Training Preview, sponsored by Geico. This initiative allows viewers to watch over 40 Spring Training games without requiring a credit card, simply by logging in with an existing MLB.com account or creating a new one.
One of the highlights of the day includes the Pittsburgh Pirates facing the Baltimore Orioles at 1 p.m. ET, where reigning National League Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes will be making his final tune-up before the regular season. The New York Yankees and Mets are also in action, hosting the Phillies and Nationals, respectively, both starting at 1 p.m. ET.
In other Spring Training action, the Reds and Padres, both playoff hopefuls, will meet in Arizona at 4 p.m. ET. The Angels and Dodgers will play in the Freeway Series at Dodger Stadium on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET, marking one of the first Spring Training games to be held in an MLB stadium.
On the performance front, Josue Briceño of the Detroit Tigers hit a solo home run to give his team a 1-0 lead against their opponents, showcasing some of the talent on display during these final Spring Training games.
There have been no major trades or signings reported recently, but teams are finalizing their rosters as the regular season draws near. Injury updates are minimal at this point, with teams focusing on getting their players ready for the upcoming season.
Off-field, there have been no significant rule changes or league announcements, but the focus remains on the preparations for the new season. The minor league and international baseball scenes are also gearing up, with the Red Sox set to play an exhibition series against the Mexican League's Monterrey Sultanes, starting on March 24.
Looking ahead, Monday features several big rivalry matchups, including the Yankees-Mets and Angels-Dodgers games. The final day of Cactus and Grapefruit League games on March 25 will see the Rockies visiting the Twins, the Braves facing the Cubs, and the Dodgers concluding the preseason against the Angels at Angel Stadium.
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