Former New York Met Starling Marte hopes to have an impact to the Kansas City Royals line up this spring (AP News photo)

Headline Sports podcast Charlie O:

#1 How will the addition of veteran outfielder Starling Marte impact the Kansas City Royals’ lineup and leadership as they aim for a playoff return? — Marte agreed to a contract with the Royals after four seasons with the Mets.

#2 Which spring training performers (like Ronald Acuña Jr. and Mike Yastrzemski) are sending early signals about division races and potential breakout seasons? — Braves and others had big offensive showings in recent games.

#3 Will the MLB deadline for stadium compliance threaten the future of the Rocket City Trash Pandas’ affiliate team if renovations aren’t finished? — A renovation setback has officials uncertain about meeting MLB’s April 1 deadline.

#4 What’s the status of returning veterans like Max Scherzer and how will their roles shape the 2026 pennant races? — Scherzer re-signed with the Blue Jays for his 19th season.

#5 Can rising stars such as Julio Rodríguez continue historic production and cement themselves among baseball’s elite in 2026? — Rodriguez’s past seasons place him in rare company statistically.

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