Good morning, First Pitch fans. It’s Wednesday, Feb. 25 — Spring Training is in full swing and MLB’s #1 prospect Konnor Griffin has officially arrived. Cal Raleigh and Matt Olson picked up where they left off, and Wilyer Abreu gave us one of the most insane check swings you’ll ever see.
Editor’s Note: Hey everyone, I wanted to share an update regarding the newsletter and schedule as we move into the 2026 baseball season. Our team is currently working on some changes with the format and exciting new content for the new season so more updates to come.
First Pitch will resume the daily newsletter sends starting March 5 to cover the World Baseball Classic. We will also be ready for Opening Day on March 26, starting with Yankees vs Giants.
I know Spring Training is an exciting time as well with a ton of storylines so we will be sending out updates periodically to help keep you all in the loop.
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⚾ Headlines Around the League
Pirates No. 1 prospect Konnor Griffin put on a show Tuesday, blasting two home runs in Pittsburgh’s 16-7 Grapefruit League win over the Red Sox. The 19-year-old shortstop finished with four RBIs as the top prospect looks to make a case to start on Opening Day.
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⚾ Around The Horn
Wilyer Abreu gave us one of the most insane clips of the spring so far as he broke his bat attempting to check his swing.
Logan Webb threw how fast?! Giants’ ace struck out 4 over 2 innings while also throwing a pitch 111 MPH according to Statcast.
Elly De La Cruz and Eugenio Suárez go back to back for the Reds.
Braves’ Matt Olson hit a MUST-SEE NUKE of homerun (turn the sound up for this one)
Cal Raleigh went 2-for-4 while belting a two-run homer for his first HR of spring.
Bo Bichette silences the critics as the new Mets 3B makes this barehanded play.
Guardians top prospect Travis Bazzana finished 2-for-3 with a homer.
Dodgers No. 1 prospect Josue De Paula stays hot and goes 3-for-3.
Padres’ new addition Nick Castellanos went 2-for-3 with a double.
D-Backs: Alek Thomas went 2-for-4 and tripled.
Rangers: Wyatt Langford reached base twice, going 2-for-2.
Rockies: Young stars shine as Ryan Ritter goes 3-for-3 with a double and top prospect Charlie Condon launches a 449-foot homer.
Grayson Rodriguez made his Angels’ debut and seems to have his velocity back, reaching 98 MPH.
Cubs: Shota Imanaga tossed 2 innings with his fastball velocity up 2 MPH.
World Baseball Classic:
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