Ronald Acuna Dominating Spring Pitching

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna, the reigning National League Rookie of the Year, hit for the cycle in four straight at-bats over two games and has been red-hot at the plate this spring. He went 3-for-3 on Wednesday and has hit safely in eight straight at-bats while reaching base nine straight times. Acuna's Grapefruit League […]

Bradley Zimmer Getting Close To Game Action

Cleveland Indians outfielder Bradley Zimmer, who underwent arthroscopic surgery to fix the labrum in his right shoulder last July, is hoping to get into a spring game soon. The 26-year-old has already been taking batting practice on the field and has received some at-bats in simulated games. He's also scheduled to throw from the outfield […]

Carlos Martinez To Resume Throwing Soon

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (shoulder) is on track to resume throwing in the next few days, but the team doesn't anticipate him being ready for Opening Day. An MRI exam showed no structural damage in his right shoulder, and he received a platelet-rich plasma injection to slow his inflammation. Martinez dealt with […]

No Pain For Marcell Ozuna

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna (shoulder) played left field for the first time this spring on Monday and showed some zip on a throw to second base. "What I liked about that throw was that it was strong," added Ozuna. "No pain." He also said his shoulder feels stronger than it has the last […]

Tyler Skaggs Has Forearm Fatigue

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs was scratched from his Cactus League start on Sunday due to forearm fatigue. His injury isn't considered serious and an MRI exam already came back clean. "We’re just gonna push him back a couple days," Angels manager Brad Ausmus said. "You will more than likely see him soon. […]

Jo Adell Out 10-12 Weeks

Los Angeles Angels outfield prospect Jo Adell, the team's top prospect and No. 14 in baseball, will be out 10 to 12 weeks after an MRI confirmed a Grade 2 right ankle sprain and a Grade 1 left hamstring strain. He suffered the injuries while running the bases in a game last Saturday. He will […]

Jimmy Nelson Won't Be On Opening Day Roster

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson (shoulder) had a successful spring debut on Monday, but he will not be on the team's Opening Day roster, according to manager Craig Counsell. The Brewers are taking the long and cautious approach after Nelson missed all of last year because of shoulder surgery. Nelson is scheduled to work […]

No Setbacks For Mike Foltynewicz

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz hasn't thrown off a mound since experiencing right elbow soreness after he finished two innings in his Feb. 24 spring debut against the Astros, but he hasn't had any setbacks since being cleared to play catch last week. However, because of his lack of activity the last two weeks, […]

Astros Not Worried About Jose Altuve

Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch said that he is not worried about second baseman Jose Altuve, who was scratched from the Grapefruit League starting lineup on Saturday for the second time in three games with left side soreness. He'll be held out a couple of days as a precaution, with hopes he can get back […]

Brad Keller To Start On Opening Day

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller, 23, will start on Opening Day for the team this year. The former Rule 5 draft pick will face the White Sox at home on March 28. Keller was the team's best starter in 2018, going 9-6 with a 3.08 ERA. He struck out just 6.2 hitters per […]

Danny Duffy A Candidate For Extended Spring Training

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy (shoulder) threw around 10 fastballs off the mound over the weekend and will throw around 25 to 30 pitches (some breaking pitches too) off a mound on Wednesday. He is a candidate to pitch in extended spring training and isn't expected to be ready for the start of […]

Mark Trumbo Making Spring Debut Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo, more than eight months removed from serious right knee surgery, is making his Grapefruit League debut on Wednesday as the designated hitter. It's Trumbo's first game since Aug. 19 of last year, and there are no plans yet for him to play the field. He has already had around 20 […]

Chris Davis Returns To Spring Action

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (hip, illness) returned to Grapefruit League action on Tuesday and went 1-for-2 with an RBI single. Davis had a horrible year in 2018 and struggled to make contact. He is now 2-for-14 with a home run and eight strikeouts this spring. The left-handed slugger is expected to be ready […]

Jed Lowrie Begins Baseball Activities

New York Mets third baseman Jed Lowrie (knee) started throwing and hitting programs this week in camp, and he has an outside chance of being ready for Opening Day. If he's not ready, infielder Jeff McNeil will likely start at the hot corner. Despite a career year in his final season in Oakland, Lowrie's fantasy […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Out Three Weeks With Strained Oblique

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the top prospect in baseball, is expected to miss the next three weeks after being diagnosed with a Grade 1 strain of his left oblique. He suffered the injury in his final at-bat against the Pirates last Friday and will be shut down for the next week. […]

Aaron Hicks Receives Cortisone Shot

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (back), who hasn't played since March 1, required a cortisone injection in his lower back on Monday, but he's "not really" concerned that the pain would delay his availability for Opening Day. Hicks continues to experience restrictions with his mobility, mainly while hitting and throwing. Manager Aaron Boone said […]

Walker Buehler Expected To Be Ready

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler, who is being slow played in camp by the team after a sharp innings spike in 2018, is expected to be ready for Opening Day. He threw to hitters last Saturday and will again this week, which would be his final preparation before his first spring game by […]

Corey Seager Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said shortstop Corey Seager (elbow, hip) is expected to be healthy and "ready" for Opening Day. Seager missed all of last year after having surgery on his right elbow and left hip, but he's been working with the team in the mornings and taking at-bats on the minor league […]

Clayton Kershaw Feeling Better

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) threw an encouraging 20-pitch bullpen session of all fastballs on Monday and said he "felt great." Pitching coach Rick Honeycutt won't speculate on a timetable for Kershaw to pitch in a game, but the left-hander is likely to throw another bullpen in two or three days. Kershaw […]

Ja'Wuan James Expected To Sign With Broncos

The Denver Broncos are expected to sign free-agent right tackle Ja'Wuan James to the largest contract for a right tackle for four years and $51 million, according to agent Bill Johnson of SportsTrust. James will receive $32 million guaranteed. The Dolphins first-round pick in 2014 (19th overall) finished last year with a 70.8 grade as […]

Chiefs Release Justin Houston

The Kansas City Chiefs released veteran outside linebacker Justin Houston after eight seasons with the team. The Chiefs tried to find a trade partner for Houston's $15.25 million base salary in 2019. They'll save $14 million on the salary cap with the move, leaving $7.1 million in dead money. The 30-year-old had nine sacks and […]

49ers Trading For Dee Ford

The San Francisco 49ers agreed to acquire outside linebacker Dee Ford from the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a 2020 second-round pick, sources informed of the situation told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Ford's new contract in San Fran is expected to be a five-year, $87.5 million deal. He specializes in rushing the passer in […]

Redskins Release Zach Brown

The Washington Redskins released linebacker Zach Brown on Wednesday after attempting to trade him this offseason, a source told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The move clears $5.75 million off the books for 2019. The 29-year-old saw his role shrink at the end of the 2018 season but still finished the year as the third-ranked middle […]

Lions Expected To Sign Trey Flowers

The Detroit Lions are slated to sign free-agent defensive end Trey Flowers to a five-year deal, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The deal is worth $90 million and includes $56 million in guarantees. It also includes $40 million fully guaranteed at signing and reunites Flowers with Detroit head coach Matt Patricia. Flowers has been […]

Jason McCourty Returns To Patriots

The New England Patriots re-signed cornerback Jason McCourty to an undisclosed two-year deal on Wednesday, a source told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. McCourty played a pivotal role in New England's Super Bowl run last year and returns to a defense that will mostly be the same in 2019. He had 70 total tackles, a forced […]

Tyrod Taylor Agrees With Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers agreed to an undisclosed two-year deal with free-agent quarterback Tyrod Taylor on Wednesday, a source informed of the deal told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Taylor will become the backup to veteran Philip Rivers in Los Angeles. He started 46 games in the last four seasons with the Bills and Browns and […]

Ravens Reach Deal With Mark Ingram

The Baltimore Ravens reached a three-year, $15 million deal with free-agent running back Mark Ingram on Wednesday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The 29-year-old former first-rounder spent eight years with the Saints and comes to a Ravens squad that will lean on the run again heavily in 2019. Gus Edwards and Ingram will form […]

Earl Thomas To Sign With Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens will sign free-agent safety Earl Thomas to a four-year, $55 million deal on Wednesday, a source informed of the deal told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The deal includes $32 million guaranteed and averages $14.33 million over the first three years. Thomas, who will be 30 in May, played in only four games […]

Pedro Strop Has Hamstring Strain

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon announced on Tuesday that closer Pedro Strop is dealing with a mild right hamstring strain. He is able to play catch, but the Cubs will keep him off a mound and out of game-related drills for the next week. Chicago is being especially cautious because of the fact that relief […]

Will Joey Votto's Power Return?

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto had a disappointing 2018 season by his standards, hitting .284 with a .417 on-base percentage, .419 slugging percentage, 125 OPS+ and 131 wRC+. The 34-year-old didn't have his typical second-half resurgence and he lacked a lot of power. Votto actually had a better average exit velocity (88.1 mph) last […]