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4:10 PM ET, February 22, 2026

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Brendan Kuty / The Athletic:
Sewage leaks into Yankees' clubhouse, pools around stadium  —  Share full article  —  TAMPA, Fla. — A sewage leak seeped into the bathroom inside the New York Yankees' clubhouse and forced fans to walk around dirty, smelly pools of water during a spring training game at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Saturday afternoon.
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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Yanks' 6-foot-7 sluggers Judge (TWICE), Jones open spring with HRs  —  TAMPA, Fla. - Even if Spencer Jones and Aaron Judge didn't stand at each others' eye levels, there would be plenty of reasons to share conversations throughout Yankees camp - their massive power, dependable defense in the outfield, aggressiveness on the basepaths.
Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Notes: Cole faces Yanks' sluggers in BP; a new option at shortstop?
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
Britt Del Barba / WLKY-TV:
NFL wide receiver, local stand out Rondale Moore dies at 25  —  NEW ALBANY, Ind. —  The Floyd County coroner confirmed 25-year-old Rondale Moore died Saturday.  —  New Albany Police Department Chief Todd Bailey said officers are conducting a death investigation at a home in the 1600 block of Ekin Avenue.
Dan Hayes / The Athletic:
Twins' Joe Ryan misses start with sore back, putting WBC participation in jeopardy  —  Share full article  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — Joe Ryan missed Saturday's start after he was scratched with lower right back tightness, a development that could impact his participation in the World Baseball Classic.
Pat Brennan / Cincinnati.com:
Reds spring training |  Pitching steals the show in loss to Guardians … GOODYEAR, Arizona − The Cincinnati Reds (0-1) opened 2026 Cactus League play with a 4-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians (1-0) Feb. 21 at Goodyear Ballpark.  —  Will Benson provided Cincinnati's offense with a 389-foot …
Discussion: Redleg Nation
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Mark Sheldon / MLB.com:
Rotation battle, Stewart's fight for 1B among early Reds ST observations
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
AJ Cassavell / MLB.com:
Castellanos off to strong start — and having fun — at totally new position  —  PEORIA, Ariz. — Playing his first game at first base, Nick Castellanos hadn't gotten much action through three innings on Friday afternoon.  He was only slated for two at-bats — and he'd taken both of them.
Jack Sommers / Sports Illustrated:
Key D-backs Hitter Gets First Start in Center Field  —  The first opportunity in his new role. … The Arizona Diamondbacks will play their second Cactus League game of spring training on Saturday against the Colorado Rockies, this time as the home team.  —  Notes from the Locker Room and Back Fields at Salt River Fields
Jeff Fletcher / Orange County Register:
Angels owner Arte Moreno: TV ordeal 'hasn't been easy'  —  Moreno says the team payroll is lower partly due to reduced TV revenue, but it could go back up to $200M with a new deal  —  TEMPE, Ariz. — On the eve of the Angels' first spring training game of the season, the team is still trying …
Randy Miller / New Jersey Online:
Yankees' Jazz Chisholm reveals free agent asking price, why he'll be so sad all year  —  SARASOTA, Fla. — Holding court at his locker, Jazz Chisholm laughed and smiled and once again happily blurted out a bunch of stuff you'd never hear from any other Yankees player during the final innings …
Discussion: Bleacher Report and Forbes
Jaylon Thompson / Kansas City Star:
This KC Royals player struggled last season.  He's back with something to prove  —  AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.  — Massey changed swing mechanics during a midseason rehab stint after injury.  — Triple-A Omaha rehab aimed to restore timing; he posted a .754 OPS in 25 games.
Gregor Chisholm / Toronto Star:
Blue Jay Eric Lauer thought a starting rotation job was a lock.  The Jays had other ideas  —  New for subscribers!  Gift this article to friends and family for free.  —  Got it! … DUNEDIN, Fla.—One of the reasons the Blue Jays enjoyed so much success last year was a roster littered …
 
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
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Scott Lauber / The Philadelphia Inquirer:
‘Phillies Extra’ Q&A: J.T. Realmuto on thinking he might leave, Nick Castellanos' exit, and more
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Vikings WR Rondale Moore Dead At 25

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