The Atlanta Braves defeated shortstop Dansby Swanson in his salary arbitration hearing. Swanson requested 6.7-million-dollars for this season but will instead receive the six-million the team offered. Swanson appeared in all 60 games last season, hitting .274 with 10 home runs and 35 RBI.
The St. Louis Cardinals open spring training today in Jupiter, Florida. Pitchers and catchers workouts begin at Roger Dean Stadium, with full-squad workouts starting next Monday. St. Louis’ Grapefruit League schedule opens February 28th. The Redbirds open the regular season in Cincinnati on April 1st.
The Chicago Cubs and White Sox open spring training today with pitchers and catchers reporting. The Cubs begin workouts in Mesa, Arizona, while the Sox will hold workouts in Glendale. Full squad workouts for both clubs begin next Monday. The Cubs start their Cactus League schedule March 1st, while the Sox schedule kicks off February 28th.