Guardians and Dodgers Prepare for Spring Training Matchups; Brewers and Diamondbacks Start Cactus League

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Cleveland Guardians are set to face each other in a Spring Training game at Camelback Ranch in Peoria, Arizona, marking key early-season matchups. The Dodgers will see the return of pitcher Gavin Stone from injury and first baseman Freddie Freeman making his 2026 debut, with Miguel Rojas, on his 37th birthday, leading off in the lineup, according to Yahoo Sports.

This Dodgers-Guardians matchup features notable players like Shohei Ohtani and Jose Ramirez, highlighting pitching duels and opportunities for emerging talent. The game is available for live streaming via Fubo, which extends access to fans looking to follow the Spring Training showdowns, as detailed in a Yahoo Sports preview.

Meanwhile, the Cleveland Guardians have started the Cactus League with a strong 3-0 record and are preparing for a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Goodyear. The Guardians' lineup includes Steven Kwan in left field, DeLauter in right, and Arias at shortstop, with Kwan expected to see time in center field as the team assesses defensive options.

Arizona is evaluating its pitching depth and batting order, with starters like Taylor Clarke and bullpen arms Juan Morillo, Juan Burgos, Adonys Perez, Logan Mercado, Luke Albright, and Alec Baker expected to see action, according to a Yahoo Sports gameday thread. The Diamondbacks have also released their Spring Training broadcast schedule to keep fans engaged throughout the preseason.

The Milwaukee Brewers have opened their Cactus League schedule with a game against the Guardians, utilizing an automated ball-strike system in the early stages of the preseason, highlighting a focus on innovative technology in player evaluation. As teams progress through Spring Training, these matchups will be critical for finalizing rosters and assessing player readiness ahead of the 2026 regular season.