The first week of Spring Training for the Yankees has brought many positives, including Gerrit Cole's good form and a quicker-than-expected return for Luis Severino. However, manager Aaron Boone and the team's management face tough decisions regarding the 26-player roster for the 2021 regular season. Key battles for positions include catcher, infield, and left field, with several players competing for spots. The pitching staff also has uncertainties in the starting rotation and bullpen. The Yankees have a strong roster, and if they can maintain their health, they have a real chance at a title that has eluded them for 11 years.

The Cincinnati Reds face the Cleveland Guardians in Goodyear, Arizona, with the Reds as the road team. The game will not be televised but can be listened to on 700 WLW radio. Lineups for both teams are provided, along with updates on players such as TJ Friedl, who is dealing with a wrist injury, and Joey Votto, who debuted as a Blue Jay and homered before injuring his ankle.

Inter Miami lost its unbeaten streak in the MLS after a 3-2 defeat against Montreal in Canada, with Lionel Messi absent from the game. Gerardo 'Tata' Martino, the coach, decided to save Messi for the upcoming CONCACAF Champions Cup match against Nashville. Despite the loss, Miami still leads the Eastern Conference with seven points. In other sports news, Andy Ibáñez of the Detroit Tigers had a standout performance with four RBIs, and Cuban athletes Ramiro Mora and Fernando Dayán Jorge were announced as part of the Olympic Refugee Team for Paris 2024 by the International Olympic Committee. Additionally, Cuban baseball player Andy Pagés had an impressive week in the Major Leagues, and San Diego Padres' Adrián Morejón and Baltimore Orioles' Yennier Cano delivered strong pitching performances.