Johnny Cueto Signs With White Sox

The Chicago White Sox have signed veteran right-handed pitcher Johnny Cueto to a minor league deal. The deal will be worth $4.2 million if Cueto makes it to the majors. The 36-year-old also has a May 15 opt-out option on the contract. Cueto spent each of the last six years with the San Francisco Giants. […]

Austin Meadows Traded To The Tigers

The Detroit Tigers have acquired outfielder Austin Meadows in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays. In exchange, the Rays are receiving shortstop/third baseman Isaac Paredes and a draft pick. Meadows will give a significant boost to the Tigers' offense. In 2021, he slashed .234/.315/.458 with 27 home runs, 106 RBI and 79 runs. He'll […]

Antonio Senzatela To Pitch Minor League Game Tuesday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela (leg) is scheduled to pitch in a minor league camp game on Tuesday. The 27-year-old was previously scratched from his Cactus League start against the Athletics this past Sunday due to a leg injury. He struggled in his first spring start, pitching four innings and allowing three hits, three […]

Peter Lambert Lands On 10-Day Injured List

The Colorado Rockies have placed right-handed pitcher Peter Lambert (forearm) on the 10-day injured list due to right forearm inflammation. The 24-year-old wasn't able to make any appearances this spring as he had been experiencing elbow pain around the time the lockout came to an end. Lambert has made 21 starts with the Rockies dating […]

Eric Thames Reassigned To Triple-A

The Oakland Athletics have reassigned first baseman/outfielder Eric Thames to Triple-A. The 35-year-old signed with the A's on a minor league deal a few months back. He got a lot of action this spring, appearing in 11 games and slashing .227/.346/.409 with one home run. There's a good chance we'll see the former Brewer back […]

David McKay Traded To The Yankees

The Tampa Bay Rays have traded right-handed relief pitcher David McKay to the New York Yankees. He will be included on the Yankees' 40-man roster. The Rays will be receiving cash considerations in return for McKay, who signed a minor league deal with the Rays just a few months back. The 27-year-old last appeared in […]

Richard Rodriguez Suspended For PED Violations

The MLB has suspended three current free agents for PED violations. Relief pitcher Richard Rodriguez, outfielder Danny Santana and infielder Jose Rondon will all be serving 80-game suspensions after they land with a club. Rodriguez is the most notable name of the trio. The 32-year-old was the Pittsburgh Pirates' primary closer in 2021 before a […]

Chris Paddack Being Shopped By Padres

The San Diego Padres are engaging in trade talks surrounding right-handed pitcher Chris Paddack, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale. The Padres are absolutely loaded at starting pitcher, especially after adding starter Sean Manaea this past weekend. Last year, Paddack had a rough time on the mound. Over 23 games (22 starts), he went 7-7 […]

Alex Kirilloff Expected To Return On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins first baseman/outfielder Alex Kirilloff (knee) is expected to return to action in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game, according to Twins manager Rocco Baldelli. The 24-year-old was removed from this past Saturday's game due to mild left knee soreness. The removal was said to be precautionary. All signs point toward Kirilloff being on the field […]

Chris Sale Placed On 60-Day Injured List

The Boston Red Sox have placed starting pitcher Chris Sale (rib) on the 60-day injured list. The southpaw was diagnosed with a right rib stress fracture a few weeks back. Details about his timeline had been unclear, but now we know that he'll miss at least the first two months of the 2022 season. The […]

Brandon Nimmo Sitting With Stiff Neck On Monday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) will not be in the lineup for Monday or Tuesday's Spring Training games, according to manager Buck Showalter. However, the team is hopeful that Nimmo will be good to go for Thursday's season opener. Nimmo is currently dealing with neck stiffness. The 29-year-old figures to be the team's […]

David Fletcher Dealing With Hip Tightness

Los Angeles Angels shortstop David Fletcher (hip) was held out of Sunday's Spring Training game due to hip tightness. However, according to Angels beat writer Rhett Bollinger, Fletcher is expected to be in the lineup for Monday's game. The 27-year-old has been swinging the bat well so far this spring. Over eight games and 21 […]

Xander Bogaerts Back In The Lineup Monday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts is back in the team's lineup for Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Minnesota Twins. He'll be batting third in the game. The 29-year-old had been held out of the lineup since Wednesday due to general body soreness. There's no reason to believe he won't be ready for Opening […]

Connor Brogdon Back On Normal Pitching Program

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Connor Brogdon has raised some alarms this spring, primarily based on his velocity dipping substantially. The right-hander has seen his fastball sitting around 92-93 mph this spring. Last spring, the pitch was sitting in the 94-95 mph range while topping out at 96 mph. He's appeared in three spring games and […]

Joey Votto Goes 3-For-4 With Home Run

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto helped lead the team to a blowout 15-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Sunday's Spring Training game. He went 3-for-4 in the game with a home run, two doubles, a walk, two RBI and three runs scored. The 38-year-old is now slashing .297/.333/.622 over 11 spring games. He's […]

Blake Snell Struggles In Only Spring Start

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Blake Snell has made only one start so far this spring. It came last Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks and it was an ugly one. He pitched just 1 1/3 innings and allowed two hits, four walks and three runs (two earned) without recording a strikeout. Snell made 27 starts […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Looks To Build Off Late 2021 Success

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. got off to a shaky start to the 2021 season. In April, he had an OPS of just .572. He failed to hit a home run over his first 19 games. However, he closed the season strong, slashing .329/.389/.694 with seven home runs and 30 RBI in September. […]

Justin Turner Hitting Just .154 This Spring

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner has been cold at the dish so far this spring. Over 10 spring games and 27 plate appearances, he's slashing just .154/.185/.308 with two extra-base hits (a home run and a double). The 37-year-old is coming off yet another productive year. Over 151 games in 2021, he slashed […]

Luka Doncic Scores 32 Points, Dishes Out 15 Assists

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic led the team to a 118-112 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. He scored a game-high 32 points while shooting 9-for-22 from the field and 11-for-14 from the free throw strike. He dished out 15 assists and also added eight rebounds, three three-pointers and three steals. The Slovenian […]

Nikola Jokic Scores 38 Points In Win Over Lakers

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic led the team to a 129-118 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. He shot 15-for-22 from the field and 8-for-11 from the free throw strike while dropping a game-high 38 points. He also racked up 18 rebounds, six assists, three steals and two blocks while committing seven turnovers. […]

Joel Embiid Dominates With 44 Points, 17 Boards

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid had yet another monstrous game on Sunday when the team defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-108. Embiid racked up 44 points, 17 rebounds, five blocks, three assists, three three-pointers and one steal. He shot 12-for-26 from the field and 17-for-20 from the free throw strike. The five blocks matched a season-high […]

Immanuel Quickley Records First Career Triple-Double

New York Knicks point guard Immanuel Quickley had a fantastic game off the bench in the team's 118-88 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday. He compiled 20 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds to achieve his first career triple-double. He shot 8-for-19 from the field in the game, hitting three three-pointers. He also swiped […]

Tyrese Haliburton Racks Up 19 Points, 17 Assists

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton matched a career-high in assists with 17 on Sunday against the Detroit Pistons. He notched a double-double in the outing as he scored 19 points on 6-of-13 shooting. He was also just one rebound shy of his first career triple-double. Haliburton has been given a boost with Malcolm Brogdon […]

Saddiq Bey Hits Seven Threes, Drops 31 Points

Detroit Pistons small forward Saddiq Bey shot the lights out in the team's 121-117 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. He went 7-for-9 from three-point range and 11-for-18 from the field overall on the way to a game-high 31 points. He also added four rebounds, two assists and two steals. Plus, he knocked down […]

Jock Landale Suffers Foot Injury Sunday

San Antonio Spurs center Jock Landale (foot) suffered a foot injury in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He was taken to the locker room after sustaining the injury and ruled out for the game shortly after. He was only able to log six minutes before the injury. The Spurs […]

Cole Sulser, Tanner Scott Traded To Marlins

The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a trade that will send relief pitchers Cole Sulser and Tanner Scott to the Miami Marlins. In exchange, the Orioles will receive a pair of prospects, pitcher Antonio Velez and outfielder Kevin Guerrero, as well as a player to be named later and a draft pick in this year's […]

Victor Robles Signs For $1.65 Million To Avoid Arbitration

The Washington Nationals and outfielder Victor Robles have agreed on a one-year, $1.65 million deal to avoid arbitration. The 24-year-old is coming off a rough season. Over 107 games with the Nationals, he slashed .203/.310/.295 with two home runs, eight stolen bases and 37 runs. He was demoted for a period last year and played […]

Madison Bumgarner Named Opening Day Starter

The Arizona Diamondbacks have named starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner as the team's Opening Day starter this year. He will go up against a tough San Diego Padres lineup this coming Thursday, April 7. MadBum posted a solid 1.18 WHIP last year, but the rest of his numbers were pretty ugly. He had a 4.67 ERA […]

Lance Lynn To Be Shut Down For Four Weeks

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn (knee) has been diagnosed with a slight tear in his right knee tendon. He will undergo surgery to repair the tear this week. Following the surgery, he will be shut down for four weeks. Lynn will of course need to work his way back up to game form […]

Alex Len Good To Go On Sunday

Sacramento Kings center Alex Len (back) has been given the green light to suit up for Sunday night's game against the Golden State Warriors. Len is currently hampered by a sore back, but it won't keep on the sidelines on Sunday. Unfortunately for Len, he's become a bit buried on the depth chart, even with […]