The week is finally here when the first pitchers and catchers start reporting to spring training, with the Chicago Cubs getting the fun started on Monday. It means the 2025 MLB season is suddenly approaching, and even the baseball teams picked to finish at the bottom of the standings can hold out hope this is the year they’re in the clubhouse that defies preseason expectations.
There’s plenty to catch up on after another eventful MLB offseason followed the Los Angeles Dodgers winning another World Series. Their potential dominance over the sport looms large, particularly after they acquired Japanese ace Roki Sasaki and signed two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell, outfielders Teoscar Hernandez and Michael Conforto, relievers Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates to deals worth a combined $356 million this offseason. The Dodgers’ payroll is up to $380 million in 2025.
But the New York Mets (Juan Soto), New York Yankees (Max Fried), Chicago Cubs (Kyle Tucker), Arizona Diamondbacks (Corbin Burnes), San Francisco Giants (Willy Adames), and the Athletics (Luis Severino) were among the franchises that made big splashes of some kind in recent months with an eye on mounting a postseason run and perhaps keep Los Angeles from a World Series repeat.
The months-long journey begins this week when the first players show up in Florida and Arizona for spring training. Here’s a breakdown of when spring training workouts and games start for all 30 MLB teams this year, as well as the latest offseason hot stove rumors as organizations look to make last-minute roster adjustments:
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When does MLB spring training start?
(Pitchers and catchers report date, first full-squad workout)
Cactus League (Arizona)
Arizona Diamondbacks: Feb. 12, Feb. 17
Athletics: Feb. 12, Feb. 17
Chicago Cubs: Feb. 9, Feb. 14
Chicago White Sox: Feb. 12, Feb. 17
Cincinnati Reds: Feb. 12, Feb. 17
Cleveland Guardians: Feb. 13, Feb. 18
Colorado Rockies: Feb. 13, Feb. 18
Kansas City Royals: Feb. 12, Feb. 17
Los Angeles Dodgers: Feb. 11, Feb. 15
Los Angeles Angels: Feb. 12, Feb. 17
Milwaukee Brewers: Feb. 13, Feb. 18
San Diego Padres: Feb. 12, Feb. 17
San Francisco Giants: Feb. 12, Feb. 17
Seattle Mariners: Feb. 13, Feb. 18
Texas Rangers: Feb. 12, Feb. 17
Grapefruit League (Florida)
Atlanta Braves: Feb. 12, Feb. 18
Baltimore Orioles: Feb. 13, Feb. 18
Boston Red Sox: Feb. 12, Feb. 17
Detroit Tigers: Feb. 12, Feb. 17
Houston Astros: Feb. 13, Feb. 18
Miami Marlins: Feb. 12, Feb. 17
Minnesota Twins: Feb. 13, Feb. 17
New York Mets: Feb. 12, Feb. 17
New York Yankees: Feb. 12, Feb. 17
Philadelphia Phillies: Feb. 12, Feb. 17
Pittsburgh Pirates: Feb. 12, Feb. 17
St. Louis Cardinals: Feb. 12, Feb. 17
Tampa Bay Rays: Feb. 11, Feb. 16
Toronto Blue Jays: Feb. 13, Feb. 18
Washington Nationals: Feb. 12, Feb. 18
When do spring training games start?
The Cubs and Dodgers will kick off the spring training exhibition schedule on Thursday, Feb. 20, with a game at the Dodgers’ home park in Glendale, Arizona. The next day – Friday, Feb. 21 – will have five games on the schedule, with another Dodgers-Cubs matchup at the Cubs’ home park in Mesa, Arizona.
The Grapefruit League opener will have the New York Yankees hosting the Tampa Bay Rays at George Steinbrenner Field in Tampa. That’s also where the Rays are scheduled to play this regular season after their longtime home, Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, suffered massive damage from Hurricane Milton last October.
Latest MLB rumors
Who’s going to sign Alex Bregman? The Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox and the Houston Astros have all made offers. The Chicago Cubs might. Nobody has met his asking price yet. But he’s the best player still available.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told ESPN he and the team have ‘just started talking’ about a contract extension. ‘I just love this organization, but yeah, you want to feel your value,’ he said.
Roberts also said reigning NL MVP Shohei Ohtani could be pitching as early as May after being limited to DH duties in 2024.
The Padres could be looking to make a roster move, perhaps for a starting pitcher, before the season begins, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. Veteran reliever Robert Suarez is reportedly a player the team is willing to trade.
The Miami Marlins are also in the market for a veteran starter at a modest salary, according to the Miami Herald.