Jordan Yamamoto Sent To Alternate Training Site

The Miami Marlins optioned starting pitcher Jordan Yamamoto to their alternate training site on Friday, meaning that he won't be a part of the team's Opening Day roster. With Yamamoto likely out, it could be good news for Elieser Hernandez's chances of winning the final rotation spot. Yamamoto, a 24-year-old right-hander, went 4-5 with a […]

Caleb Smith To Start Second Game Of Season

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Caleb Smith will start the second game of the regular season on the road against the Phillies. Smith had a career-high 168 strikeouts in 153 innings over 28 starts last year for the Fish, but he also struggled in the second half of the season to finish with a 4.52 ERA […]

Tony Watson Faces Hitters Friday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tony Watson (shoulder) faced hitters in game conditions on Friday for the first time this year and topped out at 88 mph. Watson's command was a little erratic, but it's understandable given his long layoff. It's not exactly a vote of confident, though, with Opening Day less than a week […]

Brandon Belt, Evan Longoria Could Be Ready For Opener

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler said that first baseman Brandon Belt (heel) and third baseman Evan Longoria (oblique) both have a shot to be ready by Opening Day on Thursday, July 23, against the Dodgers. Belt is slated to serve as the designated hitter in Saturday night's simulated game. Fantasy owners shouldn't get their […]

Brad Keller Cleared To Return To Camp

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller has been cleared to return to summer camp after testing positive for COVID-19. With a week until Opening Day, Keller is unlikely to be ready, but he might only wind up missing a start or two, depending on whether he experienced any symptoms during his quarantine. The 24-year-old […]

Anthony Rendon Scratched From Intrasquad Game

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (oblique) was scratched from the team's intrasquad game on Friday night with oblique tightness and is day-to-day. It doesn't sound as though the Angels think this is a serious injury, but oblique injuries have a tendency to linger, so this one is worth watching for an elite player […]

Julio Teheran Arrives At Angels Camp

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Julio Teheran arrived to summer camp on Friday, but it's unclear how quickly he can catch up and be available to pitch with Opening Day a week away. The veteran right-hander is probably unlikely to be ready for the start of the regular season at this point, but Teheran is […]

Rockies Release Bryan Shaw, Jake McGee

The Colorado Rockies released relief pitchers Bryan Shaw and Jake McGee on Friday. Both relievers fell on hard times, as a lot of relievers do in Colorado, before being cut. Shaw had a 5.61 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, 112 strikeouts and 57 walks while allowing 21 home runs in 126 2/3 relief innings in his two […]

Matt Kemp Will Make Opening Day Roster

The Colorado Rockies informed outfielder Matt Kemp, utility man Chris Owings and right-handed pitcher Daniel Bard on Friday that they would all make the 2020 Opening Day roster, according to general manager Jeff Bridich. Kemp is the big name here. The 35-year-old veteran became a free agent after the Marlins chose not to add him […]

Keibert Ruiz Rejoins Team

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that catching prospect Keibert Ruiz was expected to be in summer camp for Friday's workout. Ruiz was placed on the team's 10-day injured list earlier this week, but he's good to go now. The switch-hitting soon-to-be 22-year-old is the club's top catching prospect and their No. 4 overall […]

A.J. Pollock Tested Positive For COVID-19

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock was late to summer camp because he tested positive for COVID-19, but he and his daughter, who was born three months premature, are doing well. Pollock experienced some mild symptoms and arrived to camp earlier this week, so he should have no problem getting ready for Opening Day on […]

Cristian Pache Expected To Miss A Few Weeks

Atlanta Braves outfield prospect Cristian Pache (ankle) is dealing with an ankle sprain between Grade 1 and 2 and is expected to be sidelined for a few weeks. It's not a serious injury, but the Braves will be cautious with their top center field prospect. Per MLB Pipeline, Pache is the club's No. 1 prospect. […]

Cubs Purchase Jason Kipnis' Contract

The Chicago Cubs selected second baseman Jason Kipnis' contract from Triple-A Iowa on Friday. It means that Kipnis will start the 2020 season with the Cubs big league roster, and he should see pretty regular playing time at the keystone after signing a minor league deal with the team in February. In his final season […]

Brandon Woodruff To Start On Opening Day

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff will start for the team on Opening Day on July 24 against the Cubs, according to manager Craig Counsell. Despite being injured in 2019, Woodruff had a breakout season by going 11-3 with a 3.62 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 143 strikeouts in 121 2/3 innings over 22 starts. Milwaukee […]

Dwight Smith Jr. Reports To Orioles Camp

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Dwight Smith Jr. reported to summer camp on Friday, according to manager Brandon Hyde. Smith was the last player to arrive. His late arrival likely means that he won't be ready for the start of the regular season, which is a hit to his already low fantasy value entering the 2020 campaign. […]

Andrew Whitworth Tests Positive For COVID-19

Los Angeles Rams left tackle Andrew Whitworth announced on Friday that he and his whole family tested positive for COVID-19 after coming in contact with a friend. "It was definitely a scary thing and realize how contagious this is," Whitworth said. It's unclear if the 38-year-old offensive tackle will be ready to report to training […]

Victor Robles Remains Absent From Camp

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles remains absent from the team's summer camp with just less than a week until Opening Day against the Yankees on July 23. Robles has been quarantining in accordance with D.C.'s rules and was expected to arrive sometime this week. He'll need to catch up in a hurry if he arrives […]

Tommy Hunter Reports To Summer Camp

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Tommy Hunter reported to the team's summer camp on Friday. Hunter has finally been cleared to join the team after testing positive for COVID-19 earlier this month. The 34-year-old right-handed reliever may not be ready for the start of the season with a delayed start to summer camp and with Opening […]

Seahawks Not Close To Signing Antonio Brown

The Seattle Seahawks are not close to signing free-agent wide receiver Antonio Brown as he deals with several unresolved off-the-field issues, including a civil lawsuit in which his former trainer accused him of sexual assault and felony burglary and battery charges from an incident this January. There's a good chance that Brown will face a […]

Cardinals Sign Kelvin Beachum

The Arizona Cardinals signed offensive tackle Kelvin Beachum to a one-year deal on Friday to bolster their offensive line depth. Beachum was a seventh-round pick of the Steelers back in 2012 and played the last three seasons with the Jets, starting at left tackle in all 45 games for Gang Green. He has started 99 […]

Yasiel Puig Tests Positive For COVID-19, Won't Join Braves

Yasiel Puig announced on Friday that he tested positive for COVID-19, and he won't be signing with the Atlanta Braves, according to major league sources. Atlanta never formally agreed to a deal with Puig earlier this week, but they were seriously considering it before his positive test. Puig will remain a free agent and the […]

Derek Dietrich Needs More Time

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that early reports on outfielder Derek Dietrich are very good, but "it'll take him a little longer than everyone else, but not too much." Dietrich was recently added to the team's 60-man player pool for the upcoming season, but the 30-year-old left-handed hitter batted just .187 despite hitting a […]

Isaac Paredes Cleared To Rejoin Team

Detroit Tigers infield prospect Isaac Paredes has been cleared to rejoin the team's 60-player pool and will take part in the workout on Friday night at Comerica Park. Paredes is listed as the team's No. 5 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. The 21-year-old is an advanced hitter at his age and had 57 walks and 61 […]

Jaguars Sign First-Rounder C.J. Henderson

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed first-round cornerback C.J. Henderson to a $20.5 million fully guaranteed four-year rookie deal on Thursday, according to a source. The product of the University of Florida was selected with the ninth overall pick in the first round in April. Henderson was the second cornerback taken in the draft after he stood […]

Allen Robinson II Hasn't Heard From Bears On Contract

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II said that he and his agent haven't heard from the team about a possible long-term contract extension. Robinson is currently in the final year of his $42 million contract with Chicago and will earn $10.9 million during the 2020 season. Extension talks aside, the 26-year-old has cemented his […]

Browns Sign Rookie Grant Delpit

The Cleveland Browns signed second-round safety Grant Delpit to his four-year rookie contract on Wednesday. The deal is worth roughly $7.465 million, including a $2.989 million signing bonus. Cleveland's main attraction to Delpit was the fact that he's extremely versatile on defense. He's expected to challenge right away at the free safety spot and could […]

Daniel Tillo Has UCL Damage In Elbow

Kansas City Royals left-handed pitching prospect Daniel Tillo's (elbow) MRI exam on Thursday showed UCL damage in his arm, and he's likely to receive a second opinion. It's not good news, as it could lead to Tommy John surgery, setting the 24-year-old back in his development. The team's No. 20 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, Tillo […]

Freddie Freeman Cleared To Rejoin Team

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman and pitcher Touki Toussaint have been cleared to rejoin the team in summer camp. Freeman tested positive for COVID-19 and experienced some symptoms, but the Braves aren't ruling him out for Opening Day next Friday. Even if the 30-year-old left-handed slugger isn't ready right off the bat, he shouldn't […]

Justin Anderson To Have Tommy John Surgery

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Justin Anderson (elbow) will have Tommy John surgery next week. An MRI exam revealed a tear in the UCL of Anderson's right elbow. Surgery will be performed on Wednesday by Dr. Keith Meister in Dallas, Texas. The right-hander made 111 relief appearances for the Halos over the last two seasons […]

Jon Gray Developing His Changeup

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray has been happy with all three of his secondary pitches through live batting practice and instrasquad action, including his developing changeup. Manager Bud Black and pitching coach Steve Foster think Gray's changeup can take him to a higher level. Gray's 2019 season ended early because of a foot fracture, […]