Closers and Saves Report: Summer Camp Edition 2 - Handcuffs

It's a whole new ball game. Literally. Baseball is going to be weird this season, folks. Only 60 games. (Almost?) all in the same time zone. Tons of games against the same teams. The DH everywhere. Empty stadiums. Cardboard cutouts. Artificial crowd noise. 30-man rosters for a while. Then 28-man rosters for another while. It's […]

Lewis Brinson Works Out With The Team On Saturday

Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson (undisclosed) was able to work out with the team at their spring training home in Jupiter, Florida, on Saturday. Brinson is still officially on the 10-day injured list, but it's of course a good sign that he was cleared to join his teammates. Brinson has been a massive bust since […]

Closers and Saves Report: Summer Camp Edition

In a normal year, we'd be talking about the upcoming trade deadline and how this team needs that player but that team needs this player but then that guy got hurt. During a normal baseball season, we'd be discussing the All-Star Game and how this player definitely didn't deserve a spot and that player was certainly robbed of his […]

Carlos Martinez Has "Earned Every Opportunity" To Start

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez has "earned every opportunity" to be in the starting rotation, according to Cardinals manager Mike Shildt. Martinez will be one of the starting pitchers for the next intrasquad game and looks like he will enter the season as a member of the starting rotation. Just a few weeks ago, […]

Jonathan Villar Dealing With Back Spasms

Miami Marlins infielder/outfielder Jonathan Villar (back) was scratched from the lineup of Thursday's scrimmage due to minor back spasms. The team clarified that Villar started feeling better closer to practice time, but they felt it would be best not to risk anything. It seems like if there had been a regular game, Villar may have been […]

Brian Anderson Wants To Be A Marlin Long Term

Miami Marlins third baseman/outfielder Brian Anderson stated that he wants to be a Marlin long term. Anderson said he, "loves the direction and message led by CEO Derek Jeter." The 27-year-old is under team control until 2023 and will reach arbitration for the first time after this season. He hit .261/.342/.468 last season while playing […]

Kyle Nicolas Signs With Marlins

The Miami Marlins agreed to terms with their second-round pick, right-handed pitcher Kyle Nicolas, on Wednesday. Nicolas signed for $1,129,700, which is full slot value. The righty from Ball State has hit 100 mph in shorter stints and features a power slider as well. He still needs to develop a bit and showed good signs […]

Magneuris Sierra Could Make The Team

Miami Marlins outfielder Magneuris Sierra could make the team as a pinch-runner and defensive replacement. The 24-year-old is out of options, so he must make the team or the Marlins will risk losing him on waivers. “We think there is a role for a guy who can steal a bag on this club right now,” […]

Kelvin Harmon Tears His ACL

Washington wide receiver Kelvin Harmon (knee) suffered a torn ACL while training on his own prior to camp. The former sixth-round pick who had developed a bit of hype heading into the season after his 30-catch rookie season, will now be out for all of 2020 and will set his sights on 2021. He may be […]

Miguel Rojas Injured Tuesday

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas (wrist) was injured during an intrasquad game on Tuesday, jamming his wrist and pinkie finger while making a diving play on a ground ball. It's not a serious injury, however, and manager Don Mattingly said that if Rojas had to play on Wednesday, he would be able to. With the Marlins […]

Brad Miller Back On The Field Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Brad Miller (heel) was back on the field for live batting practice at Cardinals summer camp on Wednesday. Miller was out for a few days while dealing with a heel injury, but he was never expected to miss much time and should be right on track for Opening Day. His regular […]

Dexter Fowler Takes Batting Practice Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler (back) was able to take batting practice on Wednesday at Cardinals summer camp. Fowler had been out for a few days with tightness in his back, but the team never seemed too concerned about it and now he's back on the field. It shouldn't affect his availability for Opening […]

Dak Prescott Not Expected To Agree To New Deal

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is not expected to agree to a long-term deal with the team before Wednesday's deadline. Prescott will play under the franchise tag this season, becoming the third quarterback to play under the tag (along with Kirk Cousins and Drew Brees). Prescott will earn $31.4 million this year before attempting negotiations […]

Jose Urena Somehow Earns a Rotation Spot Again

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Urena has earned a rotation spot, according to Marlins beat writer Joe Frisaro. In the tweet, Frisaro mentions that Sandy Alcantara will start on Opening Day, then some mix of Urena, Caleb Smith, and Pablo Lopez will make up the 2-4 spots in the rotation, with the fifth spot yet […]

Sandy Alcantara Will Take the Ball on Opening Day

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara will get the Opening Day start. Manager Don Mattingly announced his Opening Day starter, and Alcantara will take the ball on July 24th against the Phillies to kick off the Marlins season. The 2019 All-Star pitched fairly well in 2019, posting a 3.88 ERA and 1.32 WHIP. He doesn't […]

Jack Flaherty Gets the Opening Day Nod

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty will start on Opening Day. Flaherty revealed the news himself on a Zoom call, saying, "Yeah. He told me. He should probably be the one to tell you guys, but oh well," referring to manager Mike Shildt. Flaherty should be one of the best fantasy starters in the […]

Alshon Jeffery "Almost Certain to Start" on PUP List

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (foot) is "almost certain to start" the season on the PUP list according to Jimmy Kempski of Philly Voice. Eagles coach Doug Pederson said that Jeffery still does not have a set timetable for a return, and with time running out before training camp starts, Jeffery is almost a […]

Jordan Hicks Opts Out of the 2020 Season

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jordan Hicks has opted out of the 2020 season, according to the Cardinals official Twitter. Hicks cited pre-existing health concerns as his reason. The hard-throwing closer was going to start the season on the injured list as he completed his recovery from Tommy John Surgery, but was expected to pitch […]

Brad Miller Dealing With "A Little Something" In His Heel

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Brad Miller is dealing with "a little something" in his heel, according to manager Mike Shildt. No one on the team is worried or thinks it is anything serious, so Miller should not be considered in any jeopardy of missing Opening Day. He'll work in a backup infield role, able to […]

Jonathan Villar Likely To Play Multiple Positions

Miami Marlins outfielder/infielder Jonathan Villar is "bracing" to play multiple positions this season, according to Marlins writer Joe Frisaro. Villar has been working in centerfield, shortstop, and second base so far in summer camp, and the Marlins are also considering using him as designated hitter for some games. Villar may not end up with a […]

Brett Cecil Working On New Sidearm Delivery

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Brett Cecil is working on a new sidearm delivery in Cardinals summer camp. The veteran lefty told reporters he feels like the new angle is "definitely a good thing" for him. Cecil missed all of 2019 due to a variety of injuries and struggled mightily in 2018, posting a 6.89 […]

DeSean Jackson Could Be Released After Instagram Post

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson got himself into trouble with several anti-Semitic messages on his Instagram and could see himself released from his contract because of it. Jackson claims he feels no hatred toward the Jewish community, but he posted a quote attributed to Adolf Hitler and tried to say it was taken "the […]

Cardinals Frustrated With Delayed Testing Results in Camp

The St. Louis Cardinals are frustrated with the delays in testing results at summer camp, with team president John Mozeliak saying: "Clearly there’s been a little frustration in our camp in terms of getting test results," with the Cardinals having to cancel Monday's workout. The Cardinals took their tests on Friday but they were not […]

Lane Johnson Remains Confident In Eagles O-Line

Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson said he does not expect the Eagles offensive line to "miss a beat" in the 2020 season. The Eagles were expecting to bring back four of their five starting linemen from last season, but right guard Brandon Brooks suffered a torn Achilles a few weeks ago and will miss […]

Max Meyer Officially Signs With Marlins

The Miami Marlins have officially signed first-round pick Max Meyer. Meyer was the third overall pick, selected out of the University of Minnesota. He will be added to the Marlins 60-player pool, and is expected to be one of the fastest movers from the 2020 draft. He is most likely on the player pool so […]

Cardinals to Add Elehuris Montero To Player Pool

The St. Louis Cardinals announced that they would be adding 21-year-old prospect Elehuris Montero to the main Busch Stadium Summer Camp player pool, bringing their total to 45 players. Montero plays the corner infield spots, and has been in the Cardinals system since he was signed for $300,000 in 2014. Montero has dealt with a […]

Jalen Hurts Working Out With DeSean Jackson

Philadelphia Eagles rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts has been working out with teammate DeSean Jackson. Hurts posted videos on his Instagram account on Monday, showing the second-rounder working out in Florida with the veteran wide receiver. Jackson is recovering from core muscle surgery and Hurts is trying to impress his coaches after coach Doug Pederson (somewhat) […]

Nick Vincent Signs With Marlins

The Miami Marlins agreed to terms on a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training with relief pitcher Nick Vincent. Vincent was released by the Giants over the weekend and didn't have to wait long to find a new team. Vincent has been a decent reliever with a few spots of upside in […]

Dylan Carlson Part of the Cardinals Player Pool

St. Louis Cardinals top outfield prospect Dylan Carlson has been included in the Cardinals initial player pool for the 2020 season. Carlson got 39 plate appearances in the first version of spring training this year, slashing .313/.436/.469 in those Grapefruit League games. Carlson is only 21 and many teams are including their better prospects in […]

Matt Kemp Not On Marlins Initial Player-Pool List

Miami Marlins outfielder Matt Kemp was not included on the team's preliminary 60-man player pool list. The Marlins list only has 57 players on it for now, so Kemp still has a chance, but reports say the veteran outfielder just did not make much of an impression on the Marlins during the first spring training. […]