The Week That Was: February 24 - March 3

It’s a new week, friends, and we’re getting ever closer to the start of the 2025 season. This week’s news recap doesn’t have a lot of preamble, but here’s what you can expect below: Dave Roberts pranking Shohei Ohtani; Max Scherzer venting about the new ABS challenges; Pete Rose potentially being reinstated, and which former-Royal signed a one-day contract to retire with his old club?

Let’s just get right into it.

Quick Hits

• Mookie Betts is ready to prove he can play shortstop.
• The recent breakup between MLB and ESPN might not last, as ESPN is willing to negotiate a new deal.