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Players Robert is Most Excited to See Unleashed in Spring Training Games
Friday, 20 February, 2026
Spring training games are finally here and they don’t count, but they absolutely matter. Adam Weinrib and FanSided MLB insider Robert Murray (boots on the ground in Arizona) break down what to watch over the next month: the prospects we’re about to overreact to, the position battles that will shape Opening Day rosters, and the new faces in new places that will define camp. Then we dig into the prospect buzz — including the Yankees’ flamethrower Carlos Lagrange — plus breakout candidates, rotation competitions like San Diego’s, and the best spring training parks to visit. 00:00 Spring training games are here!01:10 Quick housekeeping: schedule, Discord, newsletter02:55 New faces in new places: who Robert’s excited to watch04:22 Alonso in Baltimore + Polanco at first base in Queens05:55 Sneaky “new home” watch: Angels pitching intrigue06:21 Prospects getting real looks early in camp06:57 Carlos Lagrange hype + Connor Griffin + Kevin McGonigle08:22 Split-squad chaos: will Connor Griffin travel?10:25 The Lagrange dilemma: bullpen weapon vs starter future13:12 How the Yankees should handle him (and why it’s tricky)16:29 Breakout pick: Brewers’ Kyle Harrison — why Milwaukee believes18:26 Position/rotation battles to watch: Padres + Walker Buehler angle20:30 Favorite spring training venues (AZ + FL)22:03 Wrap: what we’re tracking all month + upcoming shows---SUBSCRIBE to The Moonshot, our weekly baseball email newsletter, where the FanSided MLB team, including Robert Murray, break down all the biggest stories in the big leagues with humor, insight and behind-the-scenes info: https://fansided.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b9bb472d0aa5e8abf01e2ced7&id=fa28ec1e24 Got more questions for Robert & Adam? Join our Discord channel! Become a member HERE to get started: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7_dK0B3mwchuelVrj_M-ng/join ---SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBaseballInsidersFollow Robert: https://twitter.com/ByRobertMurrayFollow Adam: https://twitter.com/AdamWeinribFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballinsiders/profilecard/?igsh=MTRsZng5NWRtMXpjcA== ---#MLBRumors #MLBFreeAgency #PitchingMarket #HotStove #SpringTraining #BaseballNews #BaseballInsidersAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
