World Baseball Classic Qualifiers Begin February 21

As the 2025 baseball season approaches, Padres fans are gearing up for spring training, with pitchers and catchers reporting soon and key position battles expected. The first game of spring training for the Padres will be against the Seattle Mariners, featuring several highly ranked prospects. Meanwhile, in international baseball, Chinese Taipei will host a qualifier tournament to secure a spot in the World Baseball Classic, coming off their first gold medal win in the Premier12 tournament. The team, despite missing some star pitchers, will rely on promising young talent to compete, including Pirates prospect Po-Yu Chen. With the excitement of spring training and international competition on the horizon, baseball enthusiasts are eager for the season to unfold.