Andrew Benintendi Is Dialed In This Spring

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi went 2-for-4 against the Pirates on Tuesday. He also provided two runs and two RBI. Benintendi has already found his rhythm. He has a .405 average with three home runs, 10 RBI and 11 runs scored. Just as impressive is that he has four walks and just six strikeouts.... Read More

David Price Very Efficient In Start

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price had a successful start on Tuesday against the Pirates, going five innings while allowing two runs with four strikeouts. He did allow a home run in the third but limited the Pirates to three hits. Thus far, Price is doing his best to eliminate any concerns of an... Read More

Opening Series Rotation Has Been Set For Boston

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora announced starting pitchers Chris Sale, David Price and Rick Porcello will start the first three regular season games against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe. Eduardo Rodriguez (knee) had a successful four innings in a minor league game Tuesday. If he has no... Read More

Eduardo Rodriguez Takes Next Step In Recovery, Hopes To Start Year In Rotation

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (knee) threw 60 pitches in his four innings Tuesday in a minor league game, according to Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald. Rodriguez felt confident after the outing. “Everything was really good,” said Rodriguez. “It was the first time I was in a real game and the pitches... Read More

Trevor Cahill To Start On Thursday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Trevor Cahill is slated to start Thursday's game against the Rockies, according to Jane Lee of MLB.com. The free-agent deal between Cahill and the Athletics was just completed on Monday. Cahill's 2017 was strong in the beginning, but he deteriorated as the year went on. Cahill could have a resurgence pitching... Read More

Kendall Graveman Officially Named Opening Day Starter

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Kendall Graveman has been named the team's Opening Day starting pitcher, according to Jane Lee of MLB.com. Graveman is having a poor spring (7.53 ERA with 16 strikeouts) following an equally bad 2017 season with a 4.19 ERA over 105 innings. Leave him on the waiver wire and potentially stream him... Read More

Dustin Pedroia Ready To Get Back In Games

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) eagerly wants to play in games on Thursday and Friday. However, manager Alex Cora decided against it. Pedroia will continue to work on taking grounders and hitting on the field. Cora is being smart to make sure to have Pedroia fully healthy before installing him back in... Read More

Eduardo Rodriguez Pitches In Minor League Game Tuesday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (knee) is scheduled to pitch four innings in a minor league game Tuesday, according to Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe. Manager Alex Cora said a spring training game would be next if all goes well Tuesday. Cora has mentioned before that he would not rush Rodriguez back... Read More

Xander Bogaerts Hits HR In Victory Over Phillies

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts went 2-for-3 with a home runs and two RBI on Monday against the Phillies. He is hitting .353 with two HRs and a 1.026 OPS this spring. Bogaerts is trying to recover from a letdown 2017 season when he had a .273 average to go with 10 HRs and... Read More

Blake Swihart's Strong Spring Could Sway BoSox To Retain Him

Boston Red Sox catcher Blake Swihart has had a strong spring at the plate while gaining experience in the field as well. His performance and positional flexibility might influence the team to trade other assets, according to Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston. Swihart has a .283 average with two home runs and seven RBI... Read More

Trevor Cahill Deal with Athletics Finalized

According to Jon Heyman of MLB.com, free-agent starting pitcher Trevor Cahill's deal with the Oakland Athletics worth $1.5 million was finalized on Monday. Cahill will likely work in long relief, in addition to serving as a starter when someone is needed to fill up innings. Cahill had a 4.93 ERA with 87 strikeouts over 84... Read More

Chris Sale Knows He Had A Bad Game Monday

Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale allowed four runs against the Phillies on Monday. He did strike out six batters, but it was the three walks that really made the day difficult for Sale. According to Alex Speier of The Boston Globe, Sale mentioned his frustration due to lack of command and lack of feel... Read More

Drew Pomeranz Ready For Shortened Minor League Game

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz (forearm) is scheduled to pitch a three-inning minor league game on Friday, according to Alex Speier of The Boston Globe. Pomeranz is still recovering from a flexor strain and has had forearm issues in the past, so it is always something to be cautious with and not rush... Read More

Craig Kimbrel Has Confidence Of Manager

Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel has returned to camp and still has the confidence of manager Alex Cora, reported Alex Speier of The Boston Globe. To illustrate his confidence in Kimbrel's readiness, Cora stated, "As long as we have a three-run lead or two-run lead or one-run lead, he’ll be ready for that one."... Read More

A.J. Puk Sent To Minors

Oakland Athletics pitching prospect A.J. Puk was one of the roster cuts made on Sunday, as reported by Jane Lee of MLB.com. Puk was having a productive spring with a 3.38 ERA over 10 innings with seven strikeouts but six walks. The intent is for Puk to get more refinement and consistent playing time in... Read More

Craig Kimbrel Returns To Camp

Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel is returning to camp, according to Sean McAdam of the Boston Sports Journal. Kimbrel has been in Boston since Feb. 27 to be with his infant daughter Lydia, who had a second heart procedure. Kimbrel had been working out while in Boston. The plan now is for him to... Read More

Trevor Cahill On Verge Of Signing With Athletics

The Oakland Athletics have a one-year deal in place for free-agent starting pitcher Trevor Cahill to return to Oakland, pending a physical, according to Jane Lee of MLB.com. Cahill is likely being brought on board because of the thin starting rotation. However, he has not been successful as a starter in quite a few years.... Read More

Sean Manaea Has Trouble Going Five Innings

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea performed well in his start against the Mariners on Saturday. According to Melissa Lockard of The Athletic, the Athletics had hoped Manaea would go five innings Saturday. He managed to throw 4 2/3 innings, allowing one run while striking out three batters. Manaea got in trouble with walks, which... Read More

Steven Wright Pushing To Be On Opening Day Roster

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Steven Wright (knee) threw three innings of live batting practice Saturday, according to Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. Wright had cartilage restoration surgery on his left knee in May, which abruptly ended his 2017 season. A spring training game is not too far in the future for Wright. Currently, Wright's recovery is... Read More

Jharel Cotton Will Have Tommy John Surgery

Updating a previous reports, Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jharel Cotton (elbow) sought a second opinion on his strained UCL and flexor tendon, and the result is that he will have Tommy John surgery, according to Jane Lee of MLB.com. Cotton will miss all of the 2018 season, as the normal recovery time from this procedure... Read More

Daniel Mengden Is First Athletics Starter To Go Five Innings

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Daniel Mengden provided the longest outing of the team's spring, going 5 2/3 innings against the Indians on Friday. Mengden struck out four, allowing two runs on two hits. Mengden has surely locked down a spot in the rotation. "It’s not really up to me, I can only control what I... Read More

Craig Kimbrel Still In Boston With Daughter

Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel is still in Boston with his daughter Lydia, according to Alex Speier of The Boston Globe. Manager Alex Cora is very supportive of the family and stated, "That’s about Lydia. ... They’ll make a decision as a family." Kimbrel has been away from camp since Feb. 27. He did... Read More

Jharel Cotton Getting Second Opinion

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jharel Cotton (elbow) is getting a second opinion in Dallas on Friday, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Cotton says he remains optimistic he will get good news, as he feels his elbow has full strength. Cotton was removed from his start on Monday and an MRI revealed on... Read More

Paul Blackburn Makes Case For Rotation Spot

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Paul Blackburn pitched four scoreless innings of two-hit ball on Thursday against the Mariners. He also struck out six and walked one in the outing. Blackburn is making manager Bob Melvin have a tough decision tough for filling out the starting rotation. The rotation options are not filled with excellent choices... Read More

A.J. Puk Starts Strong, Pulled in Third

Oakland Athletics pitching prospect A.J. Puk had a rough night against the Mariners on Thursday. He pitched 2 2/3 innings, striking out one batter, but he allowed four earned runs and three walks. The first two innings went well, but Puk was just overworked in the third inning, throwing nearly 40 pitches. Puk is in... Read More

Eduardo Rodriguez Had Successful Batting Practice Session

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (knee) threw three innings of batting practice against minor leaguers on Thursday, according to Alex Speier of The Boston Globe. He threw 47 pitches -- a combination of fastballs, sliders and changeups. Rodriguez is working his way back from knee surgery. He is focused on strengthening his shoulder... Read More

David Price Has Impressive Debut

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price pitched four shutout innings with five strikeouts and one walk against the Blue Jays on Thursday. It is a good sign for Price to be this dialed in so close to the start of the season. As he adds innings, we will see how his elbow holds up... Read More

Jharel Cotton Diagnosed With Strained UCL And Flexor

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jharel Cotton (elbow) has a strained UCL and a strained flexor muscle, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Cotton will be getting a second opinion. This is terrible news, as Cotton was fighting to rebound from a subpar 2017 season. Thus far in spring training, Cotton had a... Read More

Kendall Graveman's Spring Is Not Ace-Like

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Kendall Graveman is regarded as the best pitcher in the staff. However, he is not having a spring resembling a front-of-the-rotation starter. In six innings, Graveman has allowed eight runs and struck out five. There are other pitchers in the Oakland rotation that are worth taking in fantasy drafts. Graveman should not... Read More

Stephen Piscotty Struggling in Spring

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty is batting .190 with one home run this spring. He was acquired this offseason in a trade from the Cardinals. The Athletics are hoping Piscotty can improve upon his .235 batting average in 2017. Piscotty surely wants to wipe the slate clean once the season starts. Piscotty is still a... Read More