White Sox Hope Eloy Jimenez Will Play Sunday

Chicago White Sox manager Rick Renteria said he is “hoping” top prospect and outfielder Eloy Jimenez (knee) will play on Sunday. Jimenez only has one at-bat this spring, but the club has been taking it easy with Jimenez and this was never considered a serious injury. Jimenez is slated to start the 2018 season in […]

Javier Baez Still Bothered By Hamstring

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (hamstring) is still feeling bothered by hamstring tightness. Baez suffered the injury while he was running to second base on a double. Baez will not play Saturday and the team will see how he feels from there. Baez may slip a few rounds due to the injury, but if […]

White Sox Release Willy Garcia

The Chicago White Sox have released outfielder Willy Garcia. Garcia has been rehabbing from a wrist injury, but was on the outside looking in to break camp. The 25-year-old should be able to land a minor league contract, but shouldn’t be owned in 2018.

Javier Baez Expects To Play Saturday

Updating a previous report, after leaving Thursday’s contest with a hamstring injury, Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez said he is “100 percent.” It’s certainly good news, but the Cubs are likely to be cautious with Baez. Baez will sit out on Friday but wants to play Saturday. Hamstring injuries can linger, so the Cubs […]

Javier Baez Sidelined With Left Hamstring Tightness

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (hamstring) left Thursday’s game with tightness in his left hamstring. There is no word on how long Baez is expected to be out and if his chances of playing Opening Day are in doubt. Infielder/outfielder Ben Zobrist will assume the second base job in the meantime with infielder Tommy […]

Javier Baez Suffers Hamstring Injury

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez left Thursday’s game early with a hamstring injury. Baez appeared to suffer the injury rounding first base on a double. Baez grabbed his hamstring and left immediately. There is no update on the severity of the injury, but hamstring injuries tend to be tricky. If Baez isn’t ready to […]

Luis Robert Has Thumb Wrapped

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (thumb) has been battling a sore thumb and had it wrapped on Friday. The injury isn’t considered serious. Robert is a few years away from making the big leagues, but should be on the radar in dynasty leagues.

Eloy Jimenez Aims To Play Saturday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (knee) was fully active on Thursday and wants to play on Saturday. Jimenez has been out for over a week with tendinitis in his left knee, but it has never been considered a long-term issue. Jimenez will begin the year in Triple-A, however, he should be up at some […]

Mike Pelfrey Announces Retirement

Free-agent starting pitcher Mike Pelfrey announced his retirement on Wednesday. The former first-round pick of the Mets, Pelfrey spent 2017 with the White Sox and was 3-12 with a 5.93 ERA. Pelfrey spent the first seven years of his big league career with the Mets, followed by three seasons with the Twins, before finishing up […]

Eloy Jimenez Continues To Progress

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (knee) continues to take steps forward in his recovery from tendinitis in his left knee. The team’s top prospect took batting practice and ran the bases on Wednesday. Manager Rick Renteria said, “We’re just happy he’s out there moving around, running the bases now and swinging the bat, which […]

Mark Melancon Still Feeling Discomfort

San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon (forearm) told reporters after his debut on Wednesday that he's still feeling discomfort but is still progressing. Melancon pitched in his first game since September after undergoing an operation to release pressure on the pronator muscle in his arm. Melancon initially was considered a bounce-back candidate heading into 2018, […]

Buster Posey To Start Friday

San Francisco Giants catcher/first baseman Buster Posey (ankle) will start on Friday. Posey has been out with a left ankle injury since February 25. Posey should be good to go for Opening Day and remains one of the best options at the catcher position in 2018.

Buster Posey Continues To Deal With Ankle Injury

San Francisco Giants catcher/first baseman Buster Posey (ankle) remains out of the Giants lineup on Wednesday. Posey hasn’t appeared in a game since Feb. 25. He’s been dealing with a left ankle injury. Henry Schulman reports that the ankle has been affecting his swing. The good news is that Posey has been working out with the […]

Eloy Jimenez Expected To Play In Coming Days

Chicago White Sox top prospect, outfielder Eloy Jimenez (knee), is expected to return to game action in the coming days. General manager Rick Hahn said he wasn’t sure if Jimenez would play in the big league camp or minor league camp, but it should happen in the upcoming days. Jimenez has been dealing with soreness […]

Michael Kopech Won’t Make Opening Day Roster

Chicago White Sox top pitching prospect Michael Kopech will begin the year in the minors. Kopech is still working on his third pitch, a changeup, and with the White Sox in rebuild mode, there is no incentive to start his big league clock. Kopech is one of the best young arms in the game and […]

Carlos Rodon Throws On Flat Ground

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (shoulder) threw on flat ground on Tuesday. Rodon pitched from 120 feet and threw his fastball. The left-hander underwent surgery on his left shoulder in September and his timeline to return to the White Sox is in June. Rodon said he felt very encouraged but also wants to […]

Charlie Tilson Optioned

The Chicago White Sox have optioned outfielder Charlie Tilson to Triple-A Charlotte. Tilson missed the entire 2017 season with a stress reaction in his foot and a stress fracture in his ankle, but he should be up with the White Sox at some point in 2018. Tilson is only a watch candidate for AL-only and […]

Pedro Strop Could Pitch This Weekend

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Pedro Strop (calf) is expected to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday. If all goes well, Strop could pitch in a game this weekend. Strop has been dealing with a sore left calf and has yet to get on the mound. Strop should be able to pick up some holds but […]

Brandon Crawford To Play Shortstop On Monday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (finger) will return to the field on Monday. Crawford got some at-bats over the weekend after jamming his right index finger and is ready to put the glove back on. Crawford is more likely to help the Giants than fantasy owners in 2018, but he should be looked at […]

Yu Darvish Set To Face Dodgers In Cubs Debut

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish is set to face his former team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, on Tuesday. Darvish was pushed back from his start this past week, as he was battling the flu. The biggest free-agent signing in regards to starting pitchers in the offseason, Darvish is expected to put up big numbers […]

Ben Zobrist Will Play In First Spring Game Tuesday

Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Ben Zobrist (back) will make his Spring Training debut on Tuesday, according to Carrie Muskat of MLB.com. Zobrist has been held out as a precaution due to back issues. The veteran is likely to play in many games his year, but both infielder Javier Baez and infielder/outfielder Ian Happ should draw more […]

Johnny Cueto Hopes To Pitch 200 Innings in 2018

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto said on Saturday that he would like to pitch 200 innings in 2018. Injuries limited the 32-year-old to 147 1/3 innings in 2017, a season in which he struggled. With a career 3.33 ERA and being healthy coming into 2018, Cueto remains a strong bounce-back candidate.

Eloy Jimenez Hopes To Return Next Week

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (knee) said on Saturday that he is feeling better and hopes to return next week. Jimenez mentioned that he is not worried and is more concerned about playing time right now. One of the top prospects in all of baseball, Jimenez has been dealing with the left knee tendinitis […]

Hunter Pence To Play Saturday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence (neck) will be in Saturday’s lineup, says Giants manager Bruce Bochy. Pence dealt with neck issues earlier in spring training and then battled the flu. He is 1-for-3 so far this spring and will be the Giants everyday right fielder in 2018. Pence has been hurt by injuries the past […]

Mark Melancon Hopes To Put 2017 Behind Him

San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon is looking to move on from an unforgettable 2017 campaign. Melancon spoke about his focus for 2018 and how he won’t forget about 2017, but will learn from it and make sure it doesn’t happen again. He is also focused on being productive and healthy. Melancon dealt with injuries […]

Ben Zobrist Close To Game Action

Chicago Cubs second baseman/outfielder Ben Zobrist (back) is getting close to game action and manager Joe Maddon said that he could play in games as early next week. Zobrist has been dealing with back issues for all of spring training, but Maddon has said all along that he is going to take it easy with […]

Kris Bryant Could Play Again On Saturday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (flu) returned to action on Friday and went 1-for-2 before being pulled in the third inning. Bryant isn’t at full strength but may still play Saturday. Bryant should be good to go and is one of the safest picks if you are looking for hitting early on.

Brandon Crawford In Lineup Friday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (finger) is back in the lineup Friday as the team’s designated hitter. Crawford jammed his right index finger while sliding back on a pickoff throw on Wednesday. It’s a good sign that he is able to hit and it shouldn’t be too much longer before he’s back on defense. […]

Jose Quintana Looking For More Consistency

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jose Quintana said he is looking for more consistency in 2018. Quintana fell 11 1/3 innings short of 200 innings in 2017 between the Cubs and White Sox and has a goal of reaching that in 2018. Quintana has to adjust after moving from the American League to the National League […]

Kris Bryant Returns To Lineup

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (flu) has returned to the Cubs lineup. Bryant missed much of the week battling the flu, but it’s nothing for fantasy owners to worry about. Bryant will bat second Friday and remains one of the better offensive options in 2018 drafts.