Lars Nootbaar Dealing With Torso Injury

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar is dealing with a rib and abdomen injury after getting hurt attempting to field a fly ball on Saturday. He hasn't appeared in any Cactus League action since and will go in for testing to try and find the cause of his lingering soreness. The 26-year-old is 4-for-9 with... Read More

Bryan De La Cruz Off To Solid Spring Start

Miami Marlins outfielder Bryan De La Cruz is off to a solid start this spring as he look to bounce back from what was, overall, a down season at the plate. The 27-year-old is 4-for-12 (.333) with a pair of doubles and five RBI across 12 trips to the plate to begin his Grapefruit League... Read More

Hitters Spring Training News and Notes For Fantasy Baseball

The spring season has begun and now that we're several games in, it's worth taking a look around the leagues (Cactus and Grapefruit) to see which batters have started off this preseason hot and who has started off cold. Make sure you check out the version of this article that looks at pitchers who have... Read More

Ronald Acuna Jr. Taking Batting Practice Thursday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. took batting practice on Thursday and worked out on the field with the players who did not travel for the club's contest against the Boston Red Sox. The reigning NL MVP has been slowed by a knee injury this spring, and while he is still without a firm timetable... Read More

Jack Suwinski Hitless Wednesday

A day after hitting his first home run of the spring, Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jack Suwinski went 0-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout in Wednesday's 6-4 Grapefruit League loss to the Orioles. The lefty hitter is now 3-for-15 (.200) in spring action with a home run and a double. More concerningly, he's also struck... Read More

Tyler O'Neill Dealing With Calf Tightness, Should Return Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill is dealing with tightness in his calf, so he will not make the trip to Santo Domingo for this weekend's Dominican Republic Series matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays. He is, however, expected to play Monday when the team returns to Fort Myers for a game against the Pirates.... Read More

Eloy Jimenez Stays Hot, Mashes First Spring Home Run Wednesday

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Eloy Jimenez continued his hot spring on Wednesday in a 12-9 Cactus League loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Jimenez went 2-for-2 with a walk, a single, and his first home run of the spring, driving in two runs and scoring in all three plate appearances. The powerful righty now... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Nolan Jones, Josh Lowe, Ha-Seong Kim, Ian Happ, Cedric Mullins, Jeff McNeil, Jonathan India, Bo Naylor, and more

The calendar has turned March, meaning fantasy baseball draft season is here, and the MLB season is just around the corner. Despite the season not starting yet, there are plenty of key injuries to keep tabs on. It's never too early to check in on the latest injury updates, so let's take a look at... Read More

Overvalued Outfielders To Avoid In Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2024)

We're well into fantasy baseball draft season. Most people who have partaken in a draft (mock or real) will have identified where they need to take their favorite players before someone deprives them of that joy. However, as in all drafts, you'll never be able to get all your favorites and will need to pivot... Read More

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Drives In Run Against San Diego

Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. went 1-for-3 with an RBI single during Tuesday's Spring Training game against the San Diego Padres. The 30-year-old hasn't skipped a beat since re-signing with the National League champion Diamondbacks during the offseason. He slashed .261/.309/.463 with 24 homers and a 106 wRC+ last year, and he is... Read More

Nolan Jones Dealing With Back Tightness, Expects To Play Thursday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Nolan Jones (back) was removed from Wednesday's Cactus League game early against the Texas Rangers as a precaution due to lower-back tightness, but Jones said he's fine and expects to be back in the lineup on Thursday versus the Kansas City Royals. The 25-year-old should be considered a high-end No. 2 fantasy... Read More

Ian Happ Taking Batting Practice Wednesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (hamstring) is taking batting practice in camp on Wednesday, which is a promising sign. Happ is recovering from a left-hamstring strain in spring training and is slowly working his way back. The Cubs are optimistic that the 29-year-old outfielder will still be ready for Opening Day on March 28, though,... Read More

Josh Lowe Probably Out Another Week

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe (hip) is progressing but is not yet ready for full baseball activities. Rays skipper Kevin Cash said "probably another week if all goes well" in regards to Lowe's projected timetable to return to the field. The 26-year-old has said he is "confident" he will be ready to go on... Read More

Jeff McNeil Feeling A Lot Better

New York Mets infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil (biceps) is feeling "a lot better" and could be back relatively soon, per skipper Carlos Mendoza. Mendoza added McNeil won't require an MRI or other tests. The 31-year-old has been slowed by the left biceps soreness this spring after his 2023 season ended early due to a partial tear... Read More

Cedric Mullins Has MRI Come Back Clean

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins had an MRI on his hamstring come back clean, and the issue is just some cramping. He is expected to return to Grapefruit League action next week. The early-spring hamstring issue is somewhat concerning as Mullins made a pair of trips to the injured list last season with leg injuries,... Read More

Alek Thomas Retools His Swing

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas came to spring training this year with a retooled swing. In his two years in the big leagues, Thomas has been a below-average hitter, and his biggest problem has been loading his weight awkwardly over the outside of his back foot. From a closed position, he had to pull his... Read More

Alex Verdugo Playing On Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo (leg) returned to the team's Grapefruit League game on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays and was starting in left field while batting seventh in the lineup. Verdugo was hit by a pitch on his left leg last Saturday and was scratched from the spring game on Sunday as... Read More

Nationals Agree With Eddie Rosario On Split Contract

The Washington Nationals agreed with free-agent outfielder Eddie Rosario on a split contract on Wednesday. The deal could earn Rosario up to $4 million in 2024 with incentives. The deal is pending a physical, according to sources. The 32-year-old veteran outfielder has a good shot of cracking Washington's major-league roster in the midst of their... Read More

Adolis Garcia Making Cactus League Debut Wednesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia (oblique) is making his Cactus League debut on Wednesday versus the Colorado Rockies, serving as the designated hitter and batting third in the lineup. Garcia suffered a moderate left-oblique strain during the World Series last fall, and the Rangers chose not to take any chances with the 31-year-old outfielder early... Read More

Mitch Haniger Continues Hot Spring

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger has been off to a hot start in his second go around with the club. On Tuesday, Haniger went 1-for-2 with a walk and solo home run. In his return to the Mariners, the 33-year-old has already hit two homers with three RBI over just eight at-bats. The veteran is... Read More

Esteury Ruiz Yet To Swipe Bag In Spring

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz swiped 67 bags in 2023, but has yet to attempt a steal over his first eight Cactus League contests. Despite that, he's hitting a healthy .294 with one homer, one RBI and three runs. Ruiz is one of the few attractive A's players from a fantasy perspective and managers shouldn't... Read More

James Outman Having Nice Spring

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder James Outman has been enjoying a nice Cactus League thus far. Entering his second season, the young outfielder is hitting .429 with two homers, four RBI and three stolen bases over his first 14 at-bats. Outman had an impressive rookie campaign with a .248 batting average to go along with 23... Read More

Evan Carter Continues To Raise Draft Stock

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter continued his strong Cactus League performance in Tuesday's victory versus the Seattle Mariners. The 21-year-old went 2-for-3 with five RBI. Both hits were homers, one solo and one a grand slam. He is now hitting .389 with a pair of homers, seven RBI and two stolen bases over his first... Read More

Jackson Chourio Offers It All

Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Jackson Chourio went 3-for-3 with a run and RBI during Tuesday's Cactus League loss against the San Francisco Giants. The 19-year-old phenom is now hitting .304 with two RBI over his first 23 at-bats. Signed to an eight-year, $82 million contract this offseason, Chourio is slated to make his big-league debut... Read More

Building The Perfect Lineup - Top MLB Players At Every Position In 2024

The 2024 MLB season is less than one month away, and that means regular season baseball is almost back. Before the season officially begins with the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers on March 20 in Seoul, South Korea, let's take a look at the best players at every position heading into the year.... Read More

Tommy Edman Resumes Baseball Activities

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that center fielder Tommy Edman (wrist) resumed playing catch and hitting off a tee in camp on Tuesday. The next steps for Edman will be hitting with front toss and coach pitch, according to the skipper. Edman was recently shut down for a period after experiencing pain in... Read More

Jarren Duran To Play On Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran (foot), who was removed from Tuesday's Grapefruit League game early against the Tampa Bay Rays due to an apparent foot injury, is fine and will be back in the lineup on Thursday. "He's OK. His ankle is a little bit tight but that's it. He'll play on Thursday," manager... Read More

Starting Pitchers Spring Training News and Notes For Fantasy Baseball

Baseball is back and spring training is here! Every player is reportedly in the best shape of their lives or has worked on their weaknesses in their game. Hitters have fixed their launch angles, while pitchers have changed arm slots or added a new pitch to their arsenal. How do we know how much of... Read More

Kerry Carpenter Logs A Hit In Spring Debut

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter (hamstring) notched a single in his spring training debut on Tuesday in a 3-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves. He also fell just a few feet shy of an opposite-field home run to deep left-center field. The 26-year-old has been slowed by a hamstring issue this spring but appears to... Read More

Chas McCormick Collects A Single Tuesday

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick notched just one of three hits by the team on Tuesday as part of a quiet 2-0 loss to the Miami Marlins. The 28-year-old's sixth-inning single to left field joined Jose Abreu and Corey Julks as the only Astros hitters to record a hit on the afternoon. McCormick has rather... Read More