After an undeniably thrilling World Baseball Classic, it’s time to shift our attention back to Spring Training, with just one week to go until the real thing. Yes, that’s right, and we double-checked our calendars.

While MLB spring training isn't always a perfect sign of what's to come, there are still plenty of takeaways worth noting.

There is a long-standing axiom in baseball that spring training statistics don't mean all that much, but we're going to find out if that is true for two Reds.

Even with all of the (espresso-fueled) energy of the World Baseball Classic this week, we can’t forget there are still meaningful Spring Training games and position battles happening. In many ways, these games happening on small Spring Training fields across Florida and Arizona are much more meaningful for what we need to know this season.

There may be no hitter better with a bat in hand right now than Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain.  McLain is vying for a starting job for manager Terry Francona's club after posting a dreary .

Spring training is full of optimism, and these 30 players have their teams especially giddy as we inch toward the regular season.

Spring training isn't for everyone, so maybe we shouldn't write players like Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki off just yet despite their early struggles.

After a long winter, the MLB offseason has finally come to an end. Between the ongoing World Baseball Classic and MLB spring training, baseball fans have had plenty to be excited about. Top prospects and team additions have put their talents on display for their fans,

A Tampa Bay Rays pitcher looks ready for the regular season with his latest stellar performance at spring training.

Hopefully Twins third baseman Royce Lewis' poor spring stats don't translate to another disappointing season.