Minor League Season Officially Canceled

Baseball's minor leagues officially canceled their 2020 season on Tuesday after MLB decided not to provide any players to its affiliated teams during the coronavirus pandemic. An agreement between the majors and minors expires after this season, and MLB has proposed reducing the minimum affiliates from 160 to 120. MLB clubs will retain expanded 60-player […]

James Paxton Should Be Ready

New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton (back), who had surgery on Feb. 5 to fix a herniated disc in his back and to remove a peridiscal cyst, is expected to be ready for the start of the 2020 regular season in late July. Paxton left his final regular season start last year on Sept. […]

Jadeveon Clowney Plans To Pick A Team Before Season Starts

Free-agent defensive end Jadeveon Clowney said that he intends to sign with a team "before the season starts, if everything still goes on time with the season." Clowney also said that "I have not narrowed down a final team. I'm still open." Clowney encountered a cold market this offseason, and it wasn't helped by the […]

Shohei Ohtani Will Be Two-Way Player Once Season Begins

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) is expected to be on the mound at the outset of training camp later this week, according to general manager Billy Eppler. Ohtani will be a two-way player from the start of the 2020 season, which will begin in late July. The Japanese two-way star was […]

Jordan Wilkins Not A Lock To Make Team

It's not a lock that Indianapolis Colts running back Jordan Wilkins will make the team as the fourth running back behind Marlon Mack, rookie Jonathan Taylor and third-down back Nyheim Hines. The Colts hardly ever use a fourth running back, and the skill group is accounting for another body with the signing of fullback Roosevelt […]

Matt Kemp Signing With Rockies

The Colorado Rockies are signing outfielder Matt Kemp to a minor league deal on Tuesday after he didn't make the Marlins 60-man player pool for the upcoming season. The Kemp signing comes after outfielder Ian Desmond announced on Monday night that he will not be playing in 2020 due to risks surrounding COVID-19. It's a […]

Darius Leonard Impressed With DeForest Buckner

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard knows the team's defense will get better with the addition of defensive tackle DeForest Buckner. "Having DeForest come onto the team and help our defense out, he's a complete dog. Watching his tape, he has a motor that doesn't stop," Leonard said. The Colts secondary allowed 248.9 passing yards per […]

Long-Term Deal May Not Be In Cards For Shaquil Barrett

Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett is holding out hope for a long-term deal before the July 15 deadline, but he isn't holding his breath. "Long-term will probably be pretty hard with the situation of the world right now. I think we're working on a deal, but it probably won't be long (term)," Barrett […]

Yoshitomo Tsutsugo Back In U.S.

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder/first baseman Yoshitomo Tsutsugo, who traveled back home to his native Japan during the MLB shutdown, has arrived back in the United States ahead of the July 1 reporting date for spring training 2.0, according to general manager Erik Neander. The 28-year-old left-handed hitter will bring some power and versatility to the […]

Ian Desmond Won't Play In 2020

Colorado Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond announced on his Instagram on Monday night that he will opt out of playing in 2020 because of health risks surrounding COVID-19 and racial issues inside the sport. Desmond said "the COVID-19 pandemic has made this baseball season one that is a risk I am not comfortable taking." His wife […]

A.J. Johnson To Remain A Mainstay On Defense

Denver Broncos linebacker A.J. Johnson will remain an "early down mainstay" on defense for the Broncos in 2020 after he broke out in 2019. Denver's defense started to play much better last year when they gave Johnson more snaps. The 28-year-old had 88 total tackles (46 solo), 1.5 sacks, three passes defensed and one interception […]

Jordan Howard, Matt Breida To Complement Each Other

Miami Dolphins running backs Jordan Howard and Matt Breida are expected to share the backfield this season after the team finished last in rushing yards and last in yards per rush in 2019. Howard will offer power and is expected to be the short-yardage and goal-line back, while Breida delivers speed. Howard is third in […]

Cardinals Have One Positive COVID-19 Test

The St. Louis Cardinals have had one positive COVID-19 test so far during entry screening ahead of summer camps that will begin later this week. They are following the procedures of re-testing and self-quarantining the individual that tested positive. The Cardinals haven't had any players opt out of the shortened 2020 season as of now. […]

Cam Newton Not Guaranteed The Starting Job

The New England Patriots made a splash on Sunday when they signed quarterback Cam Newton, a former MVP, to a one-year, incentive-laden $7.5 million deal. He'll join a depth chart that includes second-year QB Jarrett Stidham, veteran journeyman Brian Hoyer and undrafted rookies J'Mar Smith and Brian Lewerke. Newton wasn't guaranteed the starting job when […]

Mitch Haniger Put On Injured List

The Seattle Mariners placed outfielder Mitch Haniger (back) on the 45-day injured list. Haniger is not in the team's player pool for the start of big league camps later this week, but the Mariners can add him later if they so desire. The 29-year-old broke out in 2018, but injuries derailed his 2019 season, and […]

Brendan McKay, Vidal Brujan Make Rays Player Pool

Along with Tampa Bay Rays top prospect Wander Franco, who is the No. 1 prospect in all of baseball, starting pitcher/designated hitter Brendan McKay and infielder Vidal Brujan also made the team's player pool for the upcoming 60-game season. McKay and Brujan are the team's No. 2 and 3 prospects, respectively, per MLB Pipeline. McKay, […]

Mets Sign Second-Rounder J.T. Ginn

The New York Mets signed second-rounder J.T. Ginn (52nd overall) to a contract worth $2.9 million on Monday. The Mississippi State right-handed pitcher signed for well over the slot value of the 52nd overall pick at $1.403 million. Ginn has nasty stuff, including a 91-97 mph fastball and a wipeout slider, but he underwent Tommy […]

Hunter Bishop Tests Positive For COVID-19

San Francisco Giants outfield prospect Hunter Bishop, the team's first-round pick in 2019, was expected to be a part of the team's player pool for spring training 2.0, but he tested positive for COVID-19 and is quarantining in Arizona. Bishop, the team's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is expected to join the team's pool […]

Joey Bart Headlines Giants Prospects At Summer Camp

The San Francisco Giants announced their 51-player pool on Monday, and it includes catcher Joey Bart, their No. 1 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. Shortstop Marco Luciano (No. 2) and outfielder Heliot Ramos (No. 3) also make up the group. Bart, Luciano and Ramos are all ranked among the top-65 prospects by MLB.com. They will join […]

Royce Lewis, Alex Kirilloff Part Of Twins Player Pool

The Minnesota Twins released their initial 60-man roster on Monday, and it includes their top three prospects -- shortstop Royce Lewis and outfielders Alex Kirilloff and Trevor Larnach. Catching prospect Ryan Jeffers and outfield prospect Brent Rooker were also included among the position players. Top pitching prospect Jordan Balazovic, who finished the 2019 season at […]

Padres Have Less Than A Handful Of Positive COVID-19 Tests

San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller said that the team has had "less than a handful" of positive COVID-19 tests in the last three weeks. All of the positive tests are on the minor league side of things, and none of them are in the 60-man player pool. The players/staffers that tested positive are […]

Brailyn Marquez Included In Team's Player Pool

Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Brailyn Marquez, the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, was included in the team's initial player pool for the upcoming 2020 season. Outfielder Brennen Davis (No. 3) and catching prospect Miguel Amaya (No. 4) are also on the list of camp invites. Marquez's 6-foot-4, 185-pound frame can make it hard […]

Ubaldo Jimenez Not Included On Initial Roster

The Colorado Rockies camp roster currently sits at 52 players and can include up to 60, but starting pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez is a noteworthy absence. It does include top pitching prospect Ryan Rolison, who is the team's No. 2 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. Jimenez could be added to the camp roster at a later time, […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Included In 60-Player Pool For Royals

The Kansas City Royals chose to include their top-rated prospect and 2019 first-round pick, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., for their 60-player pool for spring training 2.0. Baseball America ranks Witt as the No. 26 prospect in all of baseball heading into the 2020 season. Four of the team's top five minor league position players were […]

Angels Sign First-Rounder Reid Detmers

The Los Angeles Angels signed first-rounder Reid Detmers, the 10th overall pick, for $4.67 million on Sunday. It comes in just under the slot value of $4.739 million for the No. 10 overall pick in the draft. The left-handed pitcher out of Louisville was the most polished arm in this year's draft class and has […]

Josiah Gray Included In Dodgers Initial Player Pool

Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect Josiah Gray, the team's No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline, was included on the team's initial player pool for the 60-game 2020 season. "I think it’s a balance," president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said last week. "As deep as we are, as excited as we are about our 26-man […]

Jordan Groshans Among Toronto's Top Prospects In Player Pool

The Toronto Blue Jays included each of their top-five prospects, per MLB Pipeline, in their initial 58-man player pool. They include right-handed pitcher Nate Pearson, shortstop Jordan Groshans, right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson, right-hander Alek Manoah and catcher Alejandro Kirk. Austin Martin, the fifth overall pick in the draft, could join the group once he signs. […]

Braves First-Rounder Jared Shuster In Player Pool

Atlanta Braves first-round pick Jared Shuster is on the team's 60-man player pool for the upcoming season. Catcher Shea Langeliers (the team's No. 5 prospect), shortstop Braden Shewmake (No. 7), right-handed pitcher Ian Anderson (No. 3), outfielder Drew Waters (No. 2) and outfielder Cristian Pache (No. 1) were also included. Anderson, Waters and Pache may […]

Forrest Whitley Headlines Astros Player Pool

Houston Astros starting pitcher Forrest Whitley, the team's No. 1 prospect per MLB Pipeline, was included on the team's 60-man player pool for the upcoming 2020 season. Whitley is the only Astros player on the list of top-100 prospects, coming in at No. 19. Their No. 12 prospect, right-hander Brandon Bielak is also on the […]

Jackson Rutledge, Seth Romero Included In 60-Player Pool

Washington Nationals 2019 first-round pick Jackson Rutledge and 2017 first-rounder Seth Romero were both included in the team's 60-man player pool for the 2020 season. Rutledge, a right-hander, started 10 games last year in the minors, going 2-0 with a 3.13 ERA. Romero, a left-hander, is healthy after missing all of last year. He's made […]