Jeff Brigham Working on a Throwing Program

Miami Marlins pitcher Jeff Brigham (biceps) has started a throwing program in Miami. He was ticketed for the injured list to start the season, but with everything delayed, he seems likely to be ready to go once the season gets started. Brigham showed the ability to miss some bats in limited innings last season, and […]

Jorge Alfaro Fully Recovered and Healthy

Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro (oblique) is now fully healthy, according to Marlins president Michael Hill. Alfaro got hurt during spring training and was not expected to be ready for Opening Day, but with the extra time provided by the delay of the season, Alfaro will be ready to go whenever baseball starts. Alfaro is […]

Brett Cecil Returning to His Rehab Next Week

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Brett Cecil (hamstring) will continue his rehab process next week in his recovery from a strained right hamstring. Cecil took some time off to deal with personal issues, but Cardinals President of Baseball Operation John Mozeliak said that Cecil is feeling better. The lefty pitcher sustained the injury in one […]

Miles Mikolas Continuing His Rehab Process

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas (arm) is continuing his rehab and has ramped up to throwing from 120 feet. Mikolas is dealing with a strained right forearm that was going to keep him out of the Opening Day rotation. He's scheduled to throw a light bullpen soon, and given the current timeline, could […]

Kwang-Hyun Kim Discussing Return To South Korea

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Kwang-Hyun Kim is discussing a return to South Korea with his team, according to reports. Kim relocated to St. Louis from his homeland of South Korea earlier this year, but with no start date for the season in sight, Kim may be looking to return home to be with his wife […]

Andrew Miller Continues to Make Progress

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Andrew Miller (arm, fingers) continues to make progress in his recovery even while working out away from the team. Miller said he has changed medications and continued his physical therapy, and reports that he is progressing well. Miller said, “I think I have answers that make a lot of sense […]

Nick Neidert Sent to Triple-A

Miami Marlins pitching prospect Nick Neidert was optioned to Triple-A Wichita on Saturday. Neidert showed his upside in Grapefruit League play before everything was shut down, and should be a solid fantasy contributor once he's brought up to work in the starting rotation. Neidert is one of the top pitching prospects in the Marlins system, […]

Monte Harrison Optioned to Triple-A Wichita

The Miami Marlins optioned outfielder Monte Harrison to Triple-A Wichita on Saturday. Harrison is one of the top position player prospects in the Marlins system and is very likely to make his debut at some point in 2020, assuming the season is played. Harrison should be a strong fantasy contributor once he works his way […]

Genesis Cabrera Sent to Triple-A on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals left-handed pitcher Genesis Cabrera was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday as the Cardinals trimmed down their big league roster. With no set Opening Day yet, teams are still getting their rosters down to the new 26-man limit. Cabrera showed some positive signs last season but still needs to work on some […]

Alex Reyes Optioned to Triple-A

St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitcher Alex Reyes was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday. With an unknown amount of time left until Opening Day, things can still change, but teams are trying to cut down their rosters regardless. Reyes still has tantalizing upside and is still only 25 years old, but injuries have limited him […]

Miles Mikolas Thinks He'll Be Ready to Go

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas (forearm) expects to be ready for Opening Day,  whenever that is. Mikolas is on a gradual throwing program, so the cancellation of spring training and postponement of Opening Day doesn't really affect his rehab that much. Whenever the season gets started, Mikolas expects to be fully healthy and […]

Amari Cooper Re-Signs With Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys re-signed wide receiver Amari Cooper to a five-year, $100 million deal. Cooper will stay with the team where he's had the most success, although he's been somewhat inconsistent in his time in Dallas. With Michael Gallup still around, Cooper will still be the top passing game option, but he has the tendency […]

Blake Jarwin Signs Three-Year Extension

The Dallas Cowboys and tight end Blake Jarwin agreed to a three-year, $24.25 million contract extension on Monday. Jarwin will receive $9.25 million guaranteed. With Jason Witten expected to either retire or play elsewhere in 2020, Jarwin will finally get his chance to be the top tight end on the team. He looked solid in […]

Brad Boxberger (RP, MIA) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~380 CURRENT ADP: ~470 overall ANALYSIS:  Boxberger hasn't been good since 2017 and hasn't been great since '14. He was particularly bad in '19 with the Kansas City Royals, putting up a 5.40 ERA that was backed up by his 5.45 xFIP. The Marlins were able to sign him to a […]

Jose Urena Pitches Five Scoreless Innings

Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Urena fired five scoreless innings in a Grapefruit League start against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. He allowed just one hit and a walk while striking out three and also hitting a batter. Urena wasn't very good last year as a starter which led the team to try him in […]

Spring Training Bullpens: Where The Stats Are Made Up and Saves Don't Matter

Spring training stats, traditionally, don't matter. Teams that look like powerhouses in March will lose 100 games in the regular season. Teams that can't even win against split-squad opponents in March will win their divisions in September. Hitters who hit .100 with 0 home runs will be in the MVP race. Pitchers who can't finish […]

Yadier Molina Working on a Contract Extension

The St. Louis Cardinals and catcher Yadier Molina are reportedly working on a contract extension. The lifelong Cardinal is looking for a deal that would keep him signed through the 2022 season. Molina has declined offensively, but he's still solid with the bat in a very limited offensive position, and pitchers love throwing to the […]

Andrew Miller Has a "Better Feel" After a Battery of Tests

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Andrew Miller (arm) underwent a battery of tests, including blood tests and an MRI of his head, in an attempt to determine why he was losing feeling in his fingers. He threw a bullpen session and reportedly had a "better feel" for the ball. He said he hopes to "push" […]

Brad Boxberger "Close to a Lock" to Make the Team

Miami Marlins non-roster invitee Brad Boxberger is "close to a lock" to make the team and work in the Opening Day bullpen. Boxberger struggled mightily last season but re-worked his delivery, and besides regaining his velocity, he is throwing a pitch (an "alien curveball") that he hasn't thrown in several years. Boxberger could be a huge […]

Brett Cecil Forced to Leave Wednesday's Game

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Brett Cecil was forced to leave Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the New York Mets after coming up favoring his hamstring when attempting to cover first base on a ground ball. Cecil entered spring training healthy after missing all of last season due to carpal tunnel, but the often-injured lefty […]

Paul Goldschmidt Dealing With a Sore Elbow Again

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is dealing with elbow soreness again. He'll be looked at by team doctors, but manager Mike Shildt has already said, "it's going to be a couple of days." He'll be eased back in and at least for now there doesn't seem to be any concern about "Goldy" missing […]

Jazz Chisholm Optioned to Triple-A

The Miami Marlins optioned shortstop Jazz Chisholm to Triple-A. Chisholm was impressive this spring and has tons of upside, but he was never expected to make the team coming out of spring training. The Marlins also optioned first baseman Lewin Diaz and outfielder Jesus Sanchez to Triple-A. All three could be legitimate fantasy stars in […]

Brad Miller Back in the Lineup on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Brad Miller (back) will return to the Grapefruit League lineup for Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Miller missed about a week and a half due to tightness in his lower back, but the team never seemed overly concerned. Barring any further setbacks, Miller will be ready for Opening Day. […]

David A Marcillo's Bold Bullpen Predictions for 2020

Updated on July 6: I stand by all of these predictions! There were plenty of surprises in the last few baseball seasons, including some huge ones that we didn't really find out about until 2020. There's no reason to think that this year will be any less surprising, and if anything, there's plenty to go […]

Kolten Wong Shaping Up to Hit First

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong seems set to be the team's leadoff hitter. While there hasn't been an official announcement by the team just yet, Wong has hit at the top of the order in six of his seven Grapefruit League starts, and manager Mike Shildt said batting first is, "a good spot […]

Closer Committees: When Sharing Isn't Caring

The concept of a closer-by-committee is, according to some theories, the best way to run a bullpen for most "real life" baseball teams. The concept of a closer-by-committee is, according to all fantasy baseball players, a real life hassle. A well-defined closer is ideal for fantasy teams in standard leagues because it guarantees that one […]

Jorge Alfaro Cleared for Activities

Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro (oblique) has been cleared for activities and will begin doing, "some hitting, catching, etc." The report states that this will be a process that will take some time, but the team remains hopeful that Alfaro will be ready for Opening Day. If Alfaro starts the season on the injured list, […]

Matt Kemp Doesn't Reach Base on Tuesday

Miami Marlins outfielder/first baseman Matt Kemp had a rough game on Tuesday, striking out twice and ending up 0-for-4. Kemp is hitting just .200 with a .450 OPS about midway through Grapefruit League play. Some reports say he's fighting for a roster spot while other say manager Don Mattingly has basically handed him a spot […]

Paul DeJong Stays Hot in Tuesday's Win

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong has been on fire this spring and he stayed hot on Tuesday, going 2-for-3 with a run scored in a Grapefruit League win over the Houston Astros. DeJong is hitting .571 with an 1.850 OPS about halfway through Spring Training. He's one of the streakiest hitters in baseball and […]

Kolten Wong Goes Hitless on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong went hitless in Tuesday's Grapefruit League win over the Houston Astros, ending up 0-for-3 with an RBI. Wong is hitting just .214 in Grapefruit League play about halfway through Spring Training, but he's in no danger of losing his starting job. He was solid last season, slashing .285/.361/.423 […]