MLB Spring Training 2023: When do pitchers and catchers report?
By Mark Powell
MLB spring training is right around the corner for teams. With that in mind, players need to know their report dates, with pitchers and catchers heading to facilities first.
Despite snow on the ground in much of the United States as of this writing, spring really isn’t all that far away. For baseball fans, it’s a chance to start anew, with even the worst of teams maintaining hope that perhaps this could be their year.
Entering the 2023 season, the Houston Astros are the team to beat, as they won the World Series last year and added Jose Abreu to their lineup. It will be no easy task, but everything starts with the right preparation in spring training.
When do pitchers and catchers report to MLB Spring Training?
The date when pitchers and catchers report can vary by team. But don’t worry, we can gather all that info for baseball fans.
American League
- Baltimore Orioles Pitchers and Catchers: Feb. 16
- Boston Red Sox Pitchers and Catchers: Feb. 15
- Chicago White Sox Pitchers and Catchers: Feb 15
- Cleveland Guardians Pitchers and Catchers: Feb. 17
- Detroit Tigers Pitchers and Catchers: Feb. 15
- Houston Astros Pitchers and Catchers: Feb. 16
- Kansas City Royals Pitchers and Catchers: Feb. 15
- Los Angeles Angels Pitchers and Catchers: Feb. 15
- Minnesota Twins Pitchers and Catchers: Feb. 16
- New York Yankees Pitchers and Catchers: Feb. 16
- Oakland Athletics Pitchers and Catchers: Feb. 15
- Seattle Mariners Pitchers and Catchers: Feb. 16
- Tampa Bay Rays Pitchers and Catchers: Feb. 15
- Texas Rangers Pitchers and Catchers: Feb. 15
- Toronto Blue Jays Pitchers and Catchers: Feb. 16
National League
- Arizona Diamondbacks Pitchers and Catchers: Feb. 15
- Atlanta Braves Pitchers and Catchers: Feb. 16
- Chicago Cubs Pitchers and Catchers: Feb. 15
- Cincinnati Reds Pitchers and Catchers: Feb. 15
- Colorado Rockies Pitchers and Catchers: Feb. 15
- Los Angeles Dodgers Pitchers and Catchers: Feb. 16
- Miami Marlins Pitchers and Catchers: Feb. 16
- Milwaukee Brewers Pitchers and Catchers: Feb. 16
- New York Mets Pitchers and Catchers: Feb. 15
- Philadelphia Phillies Pitchers and Catchers: Feb. 16
- Pittsburgh Pirates Pitchers and Catchers: Feb. 15
- St. Louis Cardinals Pitchers and Catchers: Feb. 15
- San Diego Padres Pitchers and Catchers: Feb. 16
- San Francisco Giants Pitchers and Catchers: Feb. 16
- Washington Nationals Pitchers and Catchers: Feb. 15
It’s important to note that these are not full squad report dates, as those generally come a few weeks later.