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Marco Luciano Scratched From Saturday's Lineup
San Francisco Giants rookie shortstop Marco Luciano (hamstring) has been scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Chicago Cubs, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. His injury was described as a minor hamstring issue on Friday, and while it's enough to hold him out of a game, this is likely an example of […]
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Yu Darvish Preparing To Pitch In Cactus League Game
San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish (elbow) threw 32 pitches during live batting practice on Friday, according to Dennis Lin of The Athletic. He expects that his next appearance will come in a game, and he hopes to be ready for the Padres' regular season-opening series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Korea. This is […]
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Alec Bohm, Rafael Marchan Sidelined For Start Of Grapefruit League Play
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm (neck) and catcher Rafael Marchan (back) are both being held out of action due to their respective injuries, manager Rob Thomson told Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Bohm is dealing with neck spasms and won't play this weekend. It doesn't sound like this injury is too serious, and the […]
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Mike Ford Inks Minor-League Deal With Reds
The Cincinnati Reds have signed free-agent first baseman Mike Ford to a minor-league deal, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The deal includes an invitation to spring training, as well as additional opt-out clauses that would presumably come into effect if Ford doesn't make the big-league squad. Heyman notes that Ford would […]
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Masyn Winn Resumes Full Activities
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (upper body) resumed full baseball activities on Friday after being held out of batting practice for two consecutive days due to tightness. The 21-year-old struggled through limited big-league action (37 games) as a rookie last year, but perhaps he'll benefit from additional reps as a projected starter heading into […]
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Carlos Hernandez Experiencing Shoulder Soreness
Kansas City Royals reliever Carlos Hernandez (shoulder) is dealing with right shoulder soreness and has not thrown off a mound in two weeks, president of baseball operations J.J. Picollo told MLB.com's Anne Rogers on Friday. With that said, the expectation is that Hernandez will throw his first bullpen soon and should get six or seven […]
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Carlos Carrasco Slated To Start Spring Opener
Cleveland Guardians right-handed pitcher Carlos Carrasco (finger) is expected to start Saturday's Spring Training game against the Cincinnati Reds, according to Nick Camino of WKYC. Carrasco inked a minor league deal this season with the Guardians, for whom he played 11 seasons from 2010 through 2020. He most recently pitched for the New York Mets, […]
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Joe Musgrove Chased From Spring Opener
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove surrendered four earned runs during Thursday's Spring Training opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He struggled mightily in the role, surrendering a walk, single, and hit batter in the top of the first inning before allowing Teoscar Hernandez to drive in two runs with his double. After just […]
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Teoscar Hernandez Drives Home Two In Spring Opener
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez went 1-for-3 with a two-run double against the San Diego Padres on Thursday. Los Angeles never relinquished its early lead, slamming the door on their divisional foes by a score of 14-1. This was Hernandez's first game as a Dodger and he certainly made an impact, plating Mookie Betts […]
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Jake Cronenworth Homers In Spring Opener
San Diego Padres first baseman Jake Cronenworth went 1-for-2 with a solo homer during Thursday's Spring Training opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Padres fell behind early and never came back, dropping the first game of Cactus League play by a score of 14-1. Cronenworth took a step back offensively in 2023 with a […]
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Masyn Winn Sidelined From Batting Practice
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (upper body) has missed batting practice for two consecutive days due to tightness, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Although any sort of injury this early in Spring Training can trigger alarms, Goold notes that Winn "expects to be back Friday." The 21-year-old struggled through limited big-league […]
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George Springer To Remain In Leadoff Role
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer will remain locked in as the team's leadoff hitter for the 2024 season, manager John Schneider told Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. "For Georgie, it's about getting back to what he's great at," Schneider said. "Pulling the ball more is something he's talking about." These are positive comments and promising […]
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Michael Kopech Reportedly In Best Shape Since 2021
Chicago White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech (knee) is in the "best physical shape since 2021," pitching coach Ethan Katz relayed to Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times. It's unclear just how much stock fantasy managers should take in this update, but it's a promising report nonetheless considering Kopech recently admitted he lost 20 pounds […]
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Luis Rengifo Says He's Fully Healthy
Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo (biceps) told Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com that he is fully healthy after recovering from surgery to address his torn left biceps tendon. The injury kept him sidelined for most of September and October of last season, though he still managed to play while slashing .264/.339/.444 with a 114 wRC+. […]
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Tyler Glasnow To Pitch In Opening Series
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow is expected to start a game during the team's season-opening, two-game series against the San Diego Padres in Korea. The series, which begins on March 20th, officially kicks off the 2024 MLB regular season. Glasnow was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers this season after an incredible run with […]
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Pablo Sandoval Signs With Giants, Earns Camp Invite
The San Francisco Giants have signed veteran Pablo Sandoval to a minor league contract, according to Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic. Sandoval's deal includes an invitation to major league spring training. The 37-year-old has been out of Major League Baseball since 2021, and he was most recently a member of Dubai's Abu Dhabi Falcons after […]
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Christopher Morel Opens Camp With Focus On Playing Third Base
Chicago Cubs infielder Christopher Morel is focusing on playing third base as Spring Training gets underway, manager Craig Counsell told the media on Saturday. The Cubs' new skipper explained that he wants to maximize Morel's impact both in the field and at the plate, and he thinks he can do so by giving the 24-year-old […]
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Kyle Wright Opening Year On 60-Day IL
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kyle Wright (right shoulder) has been placed on the 60-day injured list, according to an announcement from the team. His 40-man roster spot will be given to John Schreiber after he was traded from Boston to Kansas City on Saturday. This is merely a procedural move given that Wright will […]
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Graham Ashcraft Ready To Pitch In Games
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Graham Ashcraft (toe) is ready to pitch in Spring Training games, manager David Bell told the media on Saturday. The former sixth-round pick wasn't incredibly effective last year, posting a 5.06 FIP, 6.86 K/9, and 1.42 HR/9. However, he was a readily available option for Cincinnati, staying healthy long enough to […]
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Emilio Pagan, Nick Lodolo Throw Bullpens
Cincinnati Reds pitchers Emilio Pagan (sports hernia surgery) and Nick Lodolo (tibia) are both throwing bullpens as Spring Training gets underway, manager David Bell told the media on Saturday. Pagan pitched great as a Minnesota Twin last year, posting a 3.27 FIP, 8.44 K/9, 2.73 BB/9, and 0.65 HR/9. He was also a source of […]
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Mariners Claim Levi Stoudt, DFA Canaan Smith-Njigba
The Seattle Mariners have claimed right-handed pitcher Levi Stoudt off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds. To create room on the 40-man roster, outfielder Canaan Smith-Njigba was designated for assignment. Adding Stoudt to the team is a noteworthy move for the Mariners. Seattle originally drafted him in the third round of the 2019 MLB Draft before […]
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Geraldo Perdomo Named Diamondbacks' Starting Shortstop
Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Geraldo Perdomo has been named the team's starting shortstop ahead of the 2024 season, manager Torey Lovullo announced on Friday. Perdomo has appeared in 292 games over his last two seasons but was far more productive in 2023, slashing .246/.353/.359 with a 12.9 BB%, 17.4 K%, 4.3 oWAR, 6.1 dWAR, 99 wRC+, […]
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Angels Sign Hunter Strickland To Minor League Deal
The Los Angeles Angels have signed veteran reliever Hunter Strickland to a minor-league deal, the team announced. Strickland, 35, hasn't pitched in the majors since 2022 but will be invited to Spring Training with the Halos. He owns respectable numbers throughout his career, including a 3.93 xFIP, 8.43 K/9, 3.44 BB/9, and 0.94 HR/9. Even […]
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Austin Warren Inks Deal With Giants
The San Francisco Giants have signed relief pitcher Austin Warren to a one-year deal, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Warren flashed dominance as a rookie with the Angels in 2021 but has struggled since then, posting 5.60 K/9, 2.55 BB/9, and 2.04 HR/9 over two seasons. He will likely fill a […]
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Lou Trivino Re-Signs With Yankees
The New York Yankees have re-signed right-handed reliever Lou Trivino to a one-year deal with a club option for the 2025 season. According to Jon Morosi of MLB.com, the Yankees will pay Trivino $1.5 million this year, and his option is worth an additional $5 million. It should be noted that Trivino underwent Tommy John […]
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Yankees Acquire Clayton Andrews From Brewers For Joshua Quezada
The New York Yankees have acquired left-handed pitcher Clayton Andrews from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for minor-league right-handed pitcher Joshua Quezada. Andrews is now on the Yankees' 40-man roster and will participate in Spring Training as he looks to carve out a bullpen role at the major league level. The 27-year-old disappointed in his […]
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Peyton Burdick Traded To Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles have acquired outfielder Peyton Burdick from the Miami Marlins in exchange for cash considerations. To make room for Burdick on the 40-man roster, Baltimore shifted right-handed reliever Félix Bautista (elbow) to the 60-day injured list. Burdick had been designated for assignment by the Marlins last week, and the Orioles represent just his […]
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Deebo Samuel Returns To Super Bowl
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (hamstring) has returned to Sunday's Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs. He suffered the injury on a non-contact play in which he was not the intended target. The 49ers initially listed him as questionable, but he checked back in for the first play of the next drive. […]
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Deebo Samuel Questionable To Return Sunday
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (hamstring) exited during the third quarter of Sunday's Super Bowl and is officially questionable to return. He suffered the injury on a non-contact play in which he was not the intended target. At the time of his departure, the talented playmaker had seven targets, two catches, two rushes, […]
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Dre Greenlaw Feared To Have Torn Achilles
The San Francisco 49ers believe that linebacker Dre Greenlaw tore his Achilles during Sunday's Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. The unconventional injury occurred while Greenlaw was jogging onto the field. He was taken to the medical tent before being carted to the locker room, where he was […]
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