Myles Straw Hits .297, Steals Two Bags In Spring

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Myles Straw did a solid job of setting the table as the team's leadoff hitter this spring. Over 12 games, he slashed .297/.297/.351. While he didn't walk a single time, he only struck out three times total. He also stole two bases over the 12-game stretch. Straw will be the Guardians' everyday […]

Gleyber Torres Goes Yard Three Times In Grapefruit League

New York Yankees second baseman/shortstop Gleyber Torres drew some attention for his offensive display this spring. Over 12 games, Torres slashed .294/.351/.559 and hit three home runs. The 25-year-old is coming off a 2021 season that was extremely disappointing across the board. He had a .259/.331/.366 slash line with just nine home runs over 127 […]

Trent Grisham Slashes .229/.308/.343 In Spring

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham had a bit of an underwhelming showing at the plate during Spring Training this year. The 25-year-old put together a .229/.308/.343 slash line with just two extra-base hits (a home run and a double) over 13 games. Grisham took a big step back last year. He flashed a lot […]

Adolis Garcia Closes Spring With .751 OPS

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia made some headlines thanks to a massive home run he hit off of Shane Bieber this past weekend. However, it wound up being his only home run in Cactus League play. Over 13 spring games, Garcia slashed .233/.351/.400, compiling an uninspiring .751 OPS. However, on the bright side, he showed […]

Caleb Smith Earns Rotation Spot

Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed pitcher Caleb Smith will begin the season as a member of the team's starting rotation. He will be joining Madison Bumgarner, Merrill Kelly, Zach Davies and Zac Gallen in the rotation. Smith started 13 games for the D-backs last year, but also made 35 relief appearances. Over 113.2 total innings in 2021, […]

Anthony Davis Questionable For Tuesday Versus Suns

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (foot) is listed as questionable ahead of Tuesday night's game against the Phoenix Suns. Davis has played in each of the last two games and he had a day off before this one, so he may be more on the probable side of questionable. Davis returned to the court […]

Dejounte Murray Out Tuesday, Unlikely For Thursday

San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday night's game against the Denver Nuggets. This will be his third consecutive missed game due to an upper respiratory illness. Unfortunately, it sounds as if he'll be missing the team's next game on Thursday as well. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich was […]

Dillon Brooks Ruled Out For Tuesday's Game

Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard/small forward Dillon Brooks (hip) has been downgraded to out for Tuesday night's game against the Utah Jazz. Expect to see Tyus Jones, Desmond Bane and De'Anthony Melton take on big workloads in Tuesday's game. Rookie Ziaire Williams should have extra opportunities to make plays as well. Brooks, who his hampered by right […]

Jonas Valanciunas Questionable With Ankle Soreness

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday night's game against the Sacramento Kings. He is dealing with right ankle soreness. The 29-year-old hasn't missed a game since late January. With the Pelicans competing for a spot in the postseason, it seems likely he'll be back out on the court […]

Dillon Brooks Doubtful For Tuesday Against Jazz

Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard/small forward Dillon Brooks (hip) is listed as doubtful ahead of Tuesday night's tilt against the Utah Jazz. He is hampered by a sore right hip. Brooks was fantastic in the team's last game against the Phoenix Suns on Friday. With a number of Grizzlies regulars out for the game, Brooks put […]

Malik Beasley Active And Starting On Tuesday

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Malik Beasley (ankle) will be part of the starting unit for Tuesday night's game against the Washington Wizards. Beasley has been dealing with a left ankle sprain. The injury sidelined him for a handful of games in late March, but he's been able to play through the injury in two straight […]

Brandon Williams Ruled Out On Tuesday

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Brandon Williams (quad) has been ruled out for Tuesday night's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 22-year-old is dealing with a left quad contusion. He's been one of the team's most active and heavily-used players over the past month or so. He averaged 15.4 points and 4.1 assists per […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Set To Face Bulls On Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is good to go for Tuesday night's game against the Chicago Bulls. The 27-year-old superstar had previously been listed as probable for the game, so it's no surprise to see him officially active. Giannis returned to the court on Sunday after a one-game absence and put up 28 points […]

Zach LaVine Ruled Out For Tuesday Against Bucks

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (knee) will not be suiting up for Tuesday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. The original expectation was that LaVine would be active for the game, but the team made the decision to hold him out. This will be his first missed game since March 12, despite the fact that […]

Franz Wagner Exits With Injury On Tuesday

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (ankle) was taken to the locker room in the first quarter of Tuesday night's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The rookie sensation had missed the team's last game due to a sprained left ankle, but in Tuesday's game, he suffered an ankle sprain to his right ankle. The Magic will […]

CJ Abrams Open To Playing Any Position

San Diego Padres shortstop CJ Abrams has a solid chance to be part of the team's Opening Day roster. And it seems as if Abrams is eager to do anything it will take to help his case. On Tuesday, the 21-year-old prospect spoke to the press and said, "Any position to help me get on […]

Greg Holland, Eli White Make Opening Day Roster

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Greg Holland and outfielder Eli White have been informed by manager Chris Woodward that they have made the team. Meanwhile, relief pitcher Spencer Patton was optioned and outfielder Jake Marisnick was released by the team. Holland is the most notable player here. Joe Barlow has been heralded as the favorite for […]

Garrett Richards To Land On Injured List With Blister

Texas Rangers pitcher Garrett Richards (finger) will open the 2022 season on the injured list due to a blister on his middle finger. The 33-year-old signed with the Rangers in March. He spent the 2021 season with the Boston Red Sox and went 7-8 with a 4.87 ERA and a 1.595 WHIP. He allowed a […]

Andrew Knapp To Sign With The Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates are making a move to sign catcher Andrew Knapp, according to Pirates beat writer Jason Mackey. Knapp opted out of his contract with the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday. He will join the Pirates as a backup behind starter Roberto Perez. Knapp spent each of the first five years of his big league […]

Jesus Aguilar Reaches Deal To Avoid Arbitration

The Miami Marlins have reached a deal with first baseman Jesus Aguilar to avoid arbitration. The club is signing Aguilar to a $7.5 million deal that pays $7.3 million this upcoming season and includes a $200K mutual option buyout for the following season. The 31-year-old was one of the Marlins' best hitters last season. Over […]

Rangers Release Jake Marisnick And Brandon Workman

The Texas Rangers have released outfielder Jake Marisnick and relief pitcher Brandon Workman. Both players had signed minor league contracts with the club this offseason. The 31-year-old Marisnick spent the 2021 season with the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres. He had a rough spring with the Rangers, going just 4-for-25 over 10 games. Workman, […]

Jordy Mercer Announces Retirement

Infielder Jordy Mercer has announced that he is retiring from professional baseball. The 35-year-old made the announcement through his personal Twitter account on Tuesday. The Tweet opened up with a heartfelt thank you message to the game of baseball. He Tweeted, "Thank You baseball! Thank you for the opportunity and love you have given me. […]

Mike Trout Dealing With Stomach Bug

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (illness) is being held out of the lineup for the second straight game on Tuesday due to a stomach bug. The star outfielder reportedly began feeling sick after the team's game on Sunday and he hasn't seen any action since. Opening Day is now two days away. Trout and […]

Max Scherzer Says He's "Most Likely" Starting On Friday

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (hamstring) has claimed that he is "most likely pitching Game 2 of the season on Friday," according to Mets beat writer Anthony DiComo. While this is certainly not official news, it sounds very encouraging at the least. Scherzer has been dealing with hamstring tightness over the past week, […]

Greg Bird Returns To Yankees On Minor League Deal

The New York Yankees have signed first baseman Greg Bird to a minor league contract. He will be reporting to Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre, a familiar place for him. The 29-year-old was released by the Toronto Blue Jays earlier this week, despite having a solid spring with the club. Over 11 games and 28 plate appearances […]

Anibal Sanchez Makes Opening Day Roster

The Washington Nationals have purchased the contract of veteran starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez. He will be part of the team's Opening Day roster and will likely be part of the starting rotation. The 38-year-old signed a minor league deal with the team in March. He had a dreadful spring as he allowed 12 hits, five […]

Deivi Garcia Sent To Triple-A After Strong Spring

New York Yankees right-handed pitcher Deivi Garcia was optioned to Triple-A on Monday, but he left the big league club on a positive note. The 22-year-old had a strong showing this spring. He pitched five innings and allowed just three hits, no walks and one earned run while striking out two. Most notably, he showed […]

Travis Jankowski To Travel With Mets To Washington

New York Mets outfielder Travis Jankowski will be traveling with the team to Washington ahead of the club's season-opening four-game series against the Nationals. This means that Jankowski will be part of the team's Opening Day roster. The 30-year-old signed a minor league deal with the Mets in March and he has seen a lot […]

Jairo Diaz Throws For More Than A Dozen Clubs

Free-agent relief pitcher Jairo Diaz had a pitching session in Miami on Monday. More than a dozen teams attended the pitching session, according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman. The 30-year-old missed the entirety of the 2021 season due to injury, but he was in the mix for saves as a member of the Colorado Rockies […]

Todd Frazier To Announce Retirement

Veteran third baseman/first baseman Todd Frazier will be announcing his retirement from the MLB on Tuesday. The 36-year-old revealed his intentions to retire to Greg Joyce of the New York Post, telling Jones, "It's one of the toughest decisions I've ever made." Frazier will be best remembered for his time with the Cincinnati Reds and […]