Baseball Today These MLB teams need to wake up starting now!
Apr 3, 2026
Fast takes on teams sliding out of gear and clubs cruising early in the season. A top prospect’s massive contract and debut hype get plenty of airtime. A clubhouse oversleeping mishap sparks talk about leadership and accountability. Plus, a preview of cant-miss pitching matchups for the weekend.
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Early Season Performance Can Defy Expectations
- The Braves and Mets illustrate how preseason expectations can diverge quickly, with Atlanta 5-2 despite injuries and New York 3-4 struggling offensively.
- Dalton Feely points to Mets' 0-for-29 with RISP, 29th rank in RISP through six games as key early warning signs.
Pirates Make A Bold Pre-Debut Commitment
- Pittsburgh signed 19-year-old prospect Connor Griffin to a nine-year, $140M extension before his MLB debut, a historic guaranteed deal for a non-debuted player.
- Chris Rose frames it as a franchise signal to fans and a bet to retain a potential cornerstone amid uncertain future economics.
Carter Jansen Oversleeps And Learns A Lesson
- Royals rookie Carter Jansen overslept and was scratched an hour and a half before the game, forcing Salvador Perez to catch on short notice.
- Jansen publicly apologized; Chris Rose emphasized initial concern for his welfare before treating it as a growth moment.