Though the weather might be frigid in many parts of the country, ballparks in Florida and Arizona will soon be filled with the familiar sounds of bats cracking and mitts popping.
Spring training is just around the corner for the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers and the 29 other teams looking to knock them off their perch.
In addition to a month’s worth of exhibition games in the Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues, this spring will also include the return of the World Baseball Classic, where we last saw Shohei Ohtani striking out Mike Trout for the final out of Japan’s thrilling 3-2 victory over Team USA in the 2023 final.
Spring training report dates
First date listed is for pitchers and catchers to report to camp. Second date is for position players.
NOTE: Pitchers/catchers participating in the 2026 World Baseball Classic will report to their respective MLB camps no later than Wednesday, Feb. 11. Position players participating in the event will report no later than Thursday, Feb. 12.
American League
Athletics: Feb. 11; Feb. 16
Baltimore Orioles: Feb. 11; Feb. 16
Boston Red Sox: Feb. 10; Feb. 15
Chicago White Sox: Feb. 10; Feb. 15
Cleveland Guardians: Feb. 12; Feb. 17
Detroit Tigers: Feb. 11; Feb. 15
Houston Astros: Feb. 11; Feb. 16
Kansas City Royals: Feb. 11; Feb. 16
Los Angeles Angels: Feb. 11; Feb. 16
Minnesota Twins: Feb. 12; Feb. 16
New York Yankees: Feb. 12; Feb. 16
Seattle Mariners: Feb. 12; Feb. 17
Tampa Bay Rays: Feb. 12; Feb. 17
Texas Rangers: Feb. 10; Feb. 15
Toronto Blue Jays: Feb. 11; Feb. 16
National League
Arizona Diamondbacks: Feb. 10; Feb. 15
Atlanta Braves: Feb. 10; Feb. 15
Chicago Cubs: Feb. 11; Feb. 16
Cincinnati Reds: Feb. 11; Feb. 16
Colorado Rockies: Feb. 12; Feb. 17
Los Angeles Dodgers: Feb. 13; Feb. 17
Miami Marlins: Feb. 11; Feb. 16
Milwaukee Brewers: Feb. 12; Feb. 17
New York Mets: Feb. 11; Feb. 16
Philadelphia Phillies: Feb. 11; Feb. 16
Pittsburgh Pirates: Feb. 11; Feb. 16
St. Louis Cardinals: Feb. 12; Feb. 16
San Diego Padres: Feb. 11; Feb. 15
San Francisco Giants: Feb. 10; Feb. 15
Washington Nationals: Feb. 11; Feb. 16