MLB Spring Training Updates: Dodgers Extend Muncy, Tigers Land Verlander and Valdez

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MLB Spring Training Updates: Dodgers Extend Muncy, Tigers Land Verlander and Valdez

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The Los Angeles Dodgers extended third baseman Max Muncy through the 2027 season, bolstering their infield depth as spring training ramps up. Over in Detroit, the Tigers officially reunited with veteran Justin Verlander and signed Framber Valdez to a three-year deal worth $90 million, pairing him with Tarik Skubal to anchor a powerhouse rotation headlined by Skubal's third straight Opening Day start.

In spring training action, the Atlanta Braves topped the New York Yankees 7-1, sparked by a three-run homer from an early Braves batter and Marcell Ozuna going 2-for-2, while the Tigers crushed the Toronto Blue Jays 10-4 behind Gleyber Torres' three-run blast and seven runs in the eighth, despite Max Scherzer's 11 strikeouts in a losing effort for Toronto.

Opening Day starters are locking in: Miami's Sandy Alcantara gets the nod for the sixth time in seven years, Boston taps Garrett Crochet for his third consecutive start after a stellar 2.59 ERA last season, Houston hands it to Hunter Brown with his elite 2.43 ERA, and Detroit's Skubal leads the pack.

The Yankees added right-hander Rafael Montero as a non-roster invitee to camp, while Toronto ponders how newly acquired outfielder Sanchez fits into their crowded lineup. FOX Sports announced the U.S. broadcast schedule for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, kicking off with Pool C in Tokyo.

MLB will handle local broadcasts for 15 teams this season, including the Angels and Tigers, via their in-house ESPN MLB.TV deal. Keep an eye on AL Central contenders like Detroit, loaded with young hitters like Riley Greene and new closer Kenley Jansen.

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