Major League Baseball’s spring training is underway, although many stars will be leaving camp early to join their teams for the World Baseball Classic.
Here are some of the headlines from Major League Baseball, including the Houston Astros targeting two former Dodgers players and the fallout from the surprise resignation of the executive director of the MLB Players Association.
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Astros sign Hofer’s son
Cavan Biggio, the son of Astros great and Hall of Famer Craig Biggio, has signed a minor league contract with the team, according to the Associated Press.
Jul 23, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Cavan Biggio (6) reacts after scoring in the fourth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium.
The younger Biggio was a Dodger for part of 2024, appearing in 30 games and hitting .192/.306/.329.
The versatile man spent seven years in the majors as a member of four teams.
Astros linked to Dodgers flameout
Michael Conforto, who is coming off the worst season of his career with the Dodgers in 2025, is also drawing interest from the Astros, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.
During his year in Los Angeles, Conforto slashed .199/.305/.333 in 138 games.
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He hit 12 home runs and drove in 36 runs.
Sep 20, 2025; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Michael Conforto (23) reacts after scoring in the third inning against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Conforto is slashing .237/.309/.450 with 20 homers and 66 RBIs in 2024 for the San Francisco Giants.
He signed a one-year, $17 million contract with the Dodgers, but the boys in blue filled the outfield void with Kyle Tucker, who could be the top free agent of the offseason.
MLBPA ‘strong’ despite scandal, exec says
Deputy executive director Bruce Meyer put on a strong show on Wednesday following the shocking resignation of Tony Clark over his “inappropriate relationship” with his sister-in-law.
“I wouldn’t say it was a great thing; it was unforeseen,” according to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. “At the end of the day, leadership is important, leadership comes and goes but it’s the players that stay.
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“Our union is strong and has always been strong because of the unity of our members and players. That will continue to be the case, and as I have said on various occasions in the past, anyone who underestimates the power of the Major League Baseball Players Association does so at their own peril.”
