Shohei Ohtani Hitting In Cages

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) took soft tosses in the indoor cages again on Wednesday for the fifth time. The soft-toss regimen will continue for a while, and the plan beyond that has yet to be revealed. The Japanese two-way star won't pitch at all this year after having Tommy John surgery, […]

Danny Duffy Behind Other Starters

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy has been dealing with left shoulder tightness in camp and played catched on Monday and Wednesday with no issues. However, his readiness for the start of the season is in question and he is behind the other pitchers in his progression. Duffy thinks he'll build his arm strength […]

Several Teams Interested In Dallas Keuchel

The Houston Astros remain in touch with free-agent starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel, and the Philadelphia Phillies are also in on the left-hander, although they'd prefer something short-term. Keuchel may also be an option for the Yankees now that Luis Severino (shoulder) is sidelined for two weeks, but general manager Brian Cashman downplayed the chances of […]

CC Sabathia Expected To Begin On Disabled List

New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia (heart) is expected to begin the season on the disabled list, according to manager Aaron Boone. However, the team thinks Sabathia will make starts in April. Boone also thinks Domingo German and Jonathan Loaisiga could both be in the rotation to begin the year with Luis Severino (shoulder) […]

Sonny Gray To Throw Thursday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sonny Gray (elbow) is scheduled to throw a side session on Thursday and could start pitching in spring games after that if everything goes well. Gray was very unproductive in his two years in New York and had a 4.90 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 123 K's in 130 1/3 innings in […]

Nick Senzel Dealing With Hamstring Tightness

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that third baseman/outfielder Nick Senzel is dealing with tightness in his hamstring. However, Bell expects that Senzel will return to spring games Thursday or Friday. Senzel is MLB Pipeline's No. 6 prospect heading into the 2019 season and has a chance to start in center field for the Reds […]

Alex Bregman Leaves With Back Stiffness Wednesday

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman left the game with back stiffness on Wednesday, but manager A.J. Hinch said Bregman will play again on Friday. Bregman's injury isn't serious at all and the Astros are being extra cautious with their star player. This shouldn't affect Bregman's status at all as RotoBaller's No. 11 fantasy player […]

Jacoby Ellsbury To Join Team Soon

New York Yankees outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury (foot, hip) is expected to join the team on March 16 or 17. The oft-injured outfielder is highly unlikely to be ready for the start of the regular season. Ellsbury didn't play at all last season and managed to play in just 112 games for the Yanks in 2017 […]

Andrew Heaney To Start On Friday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (elbow) is set to make his next Cactus League start on Friday, according to manager Brad Ausmus. Heaney felt good after Tuesday's bullpen session after he missed a start with elbow inflammation. The 27-year-old left-hander had a decent season in 2018, going 9-10 with a 4.15 ERA, 1.20 […]

Justin Upton On Track To Play In Games Soon

Los Angeles Angels manager Brad Ausmus said outfielder Justin Upton (knee) is on track to get into a game "sooner than later." The knee tendonitis that Upton has been dealing with shouldn't hurt his chances of being ready for Opening Day. The slugging left fielder hit 30 home runs and 85 RBI in 145 games […]

Josh James Will Run Wednesday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Josh James (quadriceps) said he will run on Wednesday. Manager A.J. Hinch said earlier this week that James can't get off a mound until he can run pain-free. The soon-to-be 26-year-old struck out 11.3 hitters per nine innings in his first 23 major league innings last year and has plenty of […]

Steve Pearce Making Spring Debut Wednesday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Steve Pearce (illness) is making his spring training debut on Wednesday against the Pirates. The 2018 World Series MVP has been out with an illness the last week. Don't let his postseason heroics fool you into thinking he's suddenly relevant in mixed leagues. Pearce hit .284/.378/.512 but had only 11 […]

Trey Mancini Back In Wednesday Lineup

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini is back in the Grapefruit League lineup on Wednesday against the Rays after jamming his pinkie finger last weekend. Mancini has hit exactly 24 home runs each of the last two seasons for the Orioles, but he hit an underwhelming .242/.299/.416 in 2018. Despite playing in one of the more […]

Gregory Polanco Playing Catch And Sliding

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (shoulder) is playing catch from 120 feet and doing sliding drills, according to director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk. The plan is for Polanco to receive "game-like reps" in right field within the next week. Polanco will miss at least the first month of the season, but he's still worth […]

Jimmy Nelson Throws Live BP

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson (shoulder) threw live batting practice for the first time this spring on Monday. Nelson was delayed in camp after he felt right forearm discomfort during a bullpen session, but he's making progress once again. If Nelson is healthy for the start of the season, he should have himself a […]

Amed Rosario Undergoes X-Rays On Hand

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario underwent X-rays on his left hand after he was hit by a pitch on Monday. However, the X-rays came back negative and he shouldn't miss much time this spring. Rosario should be fine for Opening Day. The 23-year-old hit .256/.295/.381 with nine home runs, 51 RBI and 24 stolen […]

Dustin Pedroia Expected To Make Spring Debut This Week

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) is expected to make his spring training debut this week. He was limited to only three games in 2018 after undergoing left knee surgery in October of 2017. Pedroia could play as soon as Thursday, but manager Alex Cora may hold him out until Friday as a […]

Zack Cozart Out A Few Weeks

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Zack Cozart has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left calf strain and will be out for a few weeks, according to manager Brad Ausmus. Cozart played in just 58 games in his first year with the Angels due to injury, and he hasn't gotten rid of the injury bug […]

Khris Davis Could Make Spring Debut Thursday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Khris Davis, who has been dealing with a left calf strain since the start of camp, is nearing game action and could make his Cactus League debut as soon as Thursday, according to manager Bob Melvin. Davis should be fine as long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks. The A's slugger has […]

Ravens Release Eric Weddle

The Baltimore Ravens released veteran safety Eric Weddle ahead of free agency, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. The 34-year-old was entering the final year of his deal that would've paid him $6.5 million in 2019. The release saves the Ravens $7.5 million against the salary cap. Weddle started all 48 games and had […]

Cardinals Shopping Josh Rosen?

An executive from another team informed him that the Arizona Cardinals are shopping quarterback Josh Rosen, according to NFL Network analyst Charley Casserly. If Rosen were to be traded, it'd set up the Cardinals to select Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray with the No. 1 overall pick in the draft. Casserly points out that there are […]

Antonio Brown Trade Could Happen Soon

The Pittsburgh Steelers could trade wide receiver Antonio Brown soon, sources informed of the situation told NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. The Steelers ideally want to move Brown before March 17 when Brown's $2.5 million roster bonus is due. Pittsburgh insists that they won't just give Brown away, however, despite the fact that he became […]

Blake Snell Named Rays Opening Day Starter

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell, the reigning American League Cy Young winner, was named as the team's Opening Day starter on Wednesday by manager Kevin Cash. The 26-year-old southpaw will make his first career Opening Day start March 28 against the Astros after going 21-5 with a 1.89 ERA and 221 strikeouts in […]

Salvador Perez Out For 2019 Season

A second opinion on Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez's injured right elbow from specialist Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Tuesday confirmed a partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament. Perez is scheduled to have season-ending Tommy John surgery on Wednesday. He could be ready for Opening Day in 2020 if the surgery and rehab go […]

Jose Leclerc Signs Four-Year Extension

The Texas Rangers signed closer Jose Leclerc to a four-year, $14.75 million contract extension on Wednesday, according to sources. The deal includes two team options worth an extra $12.25 million. Leclerc was easily the Rangers best pitcher last year, going 2-3 with a 1.56 ERA and 0.85 WHIP to go with 85 strikeouts in 57 […]

Miguel Sano Out Until May

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (Achilles) underwent a wound debridement on the laceration in his right lower Achilles on Tuesday and is expected to stay at the Mayo Clinic for two to three days while the wound is aggressively treated. The Twins don't expect the slugger to begin baseball activity until mid-April, meaning he […]

Howie Kendrick Injured Tuesday

Washington Nationals infielder Howie Kendrick left the game on Tuesday against the Red Sox after limping past first base on an RBI infield single in the third inning. He immediately took himself out of the game and slammed his helmet down in frustration. The 35-year-old tore his right Achilles last May. It doesn't look to […]

Aaron Hicks Still Out Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (back) remains out of action on Tuesday after he experienced back stiffness after Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles. Hicks certainly has plenty of fantasy appeal as the primary center fielder in a stacked lineup, but injury concerns will push him back to the middle rounds. The switch-hitter […]

Clayton Kershaw In Danger Of Missing Opening Day

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) is in doubt for Opening Day because of a left shoulder injury. Manager Dave Roberts said Kershaw is making steady progress from inflammation and played catch again on Monday. The left-hander is scheduled to throw again on Tuesday. While Kershaw is still ranked as the No. 6 […]

Duke Johnson Receiving Trade Interest

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson is receiving trade interest and at least three teams are believed to be interested in trading for the running back. General manager John Dorsey said the team hadn't made Johnson expendable "yet" after they signed Kareem Hunt on Feb. 11. Cleveland is in no rush to trade Johnson because […]