Brandon Drury Not Expected To Be Out Long

After x-rays on Brandon Drury's elbow came back negative, the New York Yankees are not altering their plans for third base with days to go before the season starts. The club has officially listed him as day-to-day, with manager Aaron Boone stating that a roster move will not be made. As a result, look for... Read More

Luis Cessa Optioned To Triple-A

The battle for bullpen spots on the New York Yankees lost a competitor today after the club optioned Luis Cessa to the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. The 25-year-old has made multiple appearances for the club the past two seasons, both as starter and reliever. This spring he made four appearances, posting a 2-0 record with a... Read More

Jacoby Ellsbury Still Trying To Be Ready For Next Week

Although the New York Yankees appear to be set on placing Jacoby Ellsbury (oblique) on the disabled list to begin the season, the veteran is still fighting to be ready for Opening Day. The former Red Sox player was slated to take batting practice Wednesday, followed by taking part in Thursday’s spring training game against the... Read More

Yankees Not Fazed By Chance Adams’ Rough Spring

Ranked as one of the top-10 prospects in the New York Yankees farm system, pitcher Chance Adams endured a rough spring training this year. The 23-year-old made three appearances for the club this spring, surrendering six runs in 4 2/3 innings, posting an 0-1 record and an 11.57 ERA along the way. This came on... Read More

Mark Leiter Will Start Season On DL

The diagnosis is in for Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Mark Leiter (forearm), and he’ll be starting the 2018 season on the disabled list. The 27-year-old is suffering from a mild flexor strain in his right forearm, resulting in his absence until late April or early May. While he avoided a potentially more serious injury, this hampers Philadelphia’s... Read More

Tyler Wade Earns Major League Roster Spot

Infielder Tyler Wade has been rewarded for his strong Spring Training by earning a spot on the New York Yankees’ Opening Day roster. The 24-year-old hit .318 this spring, scoring six runs, driving in two and swiping a pair of bases. Additionally, he was stellar with the glove, playing a position that had been voided... Read More

Mark Leiter To Undergo Medical Exam

After a strong start to his 2018 spring training, Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Mark Leiter is headed back to Philadelphia to undergo tests on his right forearm. The 27-year-old has been experiencing tightness and soreness in the forearm, according to manager Gabe Kapler. Through his first three outings this spring, Leiter was quite impressive, tossing... Read More

Estevan Florial Assigned To Minors

Like fellow New York Yankees Dominican prospect Miguel Andujar, Estevan Florial has been cut from the major league roster this spring training, being reassigned to the minor leagues. The 20-year-old was always a long shot to make the squad, especially considering his position of outfielder and how stacked the Yankees are there. Florial got off... Read More

Miguel Andujar Optioned To Minors

Exciting third base prospect Miguel Andujar was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre by the New York Yankees on Sunday. The 23-year-old had a monster start to spring training this year, posting a .429 average with four home runs through the first five games. Since then, however, he cooled down, hitting .219 in 10 games this month.... Read More

Jake Arrieta Gets In First Pitches This Spring

Former National League Cy Young Award winner Jake Arrieta got in his first action this spring with his new club, the Philadelphia Phillies. He threw a simulated game without any fielders behind him, getting in two innings and somewhere around 30 pitches. Fresh off a three-year, $75 million contract, the right-hander is still hopeful of... Read More

Luis Severino Named Opening Day Starter

In a move that was widely expected, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced Saturday that starting pitcher Luis Severino will be the club’s Opening Day starting pitcher. The 24-year-old took a major leap forward in his third professional season last year, going 14-6 with a 2.98 ERA. Severino was envisioned as an ace when he made... Read More

Chance Adams Sent To Minor Leagues

The day after suffering another rough outing with the major league team in Spring Training, the New York Yankees sent pitcher Chance Adams to minor league camp. The 23-year-old, one of the Yankees’ highest-rated prospects, made three appearances this Spring Training, two of them being starts. In his first two appearances, he allowed one run... Read More

Adam Lind Released By Yankees

After signing a minor league contract with the New York Yankees in an attempt to win the backup first baseman job, Adam Lind has been released with two weeks left in Spring Training. The 34-year-old took part in five games with the Yanks this spring, hitting .200 with just three hits in 15 plate appearances.... Read More

Jake Arrieta Making Minor League Start Saturday

Newly-signed Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jake Arrieta said Wednesday that he’d likely pitch in a minor league game on Saturday as he attempts to be ready for the new season, now just two weeks away. The 32-year-old had to wait until this week to sign with a new team following five seasons with the Chicago... Read More

Jake Arrieta Intends To Pitch Opening Week

Although he waited and waited into mid-March to sign with a new club, new Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jake Arrieta vows to be ready for the beginning of the 2018 season. The 32-year-old says he’s been tossing bullpen sessions of up to 60 pitches while patiently waiting for a new contract, keeping himself in shape... Read More

Gleyber Torres Sent To Minors

In a move that seemed inevitable, the New York Yankees officially reassigned top prospect Gleyber Torres to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The 21-year-old appeared unlikely to break the major league roster with an extra year of control over him in play should he remain in the minors through mid-April. Additionally, acquisitions of Brandon Drury and most recently Neil... Read More

Phillies Designate Tommy Joseph For Assignment

Following the signing of former Cy Young winner Jake Arrieta, the Philadelphia Phillies designated first baseman Tommy Joseph for assignment to make room on the roster. The 26-year-old former starter has been on a steady decline following an abysmal 2017 season. The club’s acquisition of Carlos Santana meant Joseph had lost his job as a... Read More

Jake Arrieta’s Opening Day Status Uncertain

After finally signing with the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, former Cy Young winning starting pitcher Jake Arrieta may not be ready to go come Opening Day. The 32-year-old’s signing came quite late, which means he may need additional time to get into season shape. Arrieta, who went 22-6 with a 1.77 ERA en route to the... Read More

Jacoby Ellsbury Unlikely To Be Ready For Season Opener

Still dealing with an oblique injury, there was some bad news and good news Monday for New York Yankees outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury. While positive news emerged Monday that he could see action in exhibition games soon, it may not be enough for Ellsbury to be deemed fit in time for Opening Day. The 34-year-old, who will be... Read More

Danny Espinosa Released By Yankees

Signed during the offseason to battle for one of the New York Yankees voided infield spots, second baseman Danny Espinosa has been released by the club. The 30-year-old’s chances of earning one of those spots gradually slimmed with the rises of Miguel Andujar and Tyler Wade, alongside the acquisitions of Brandon Drury and Neil Walker. In... Read More

Aaron Altherr Still In Prime Position For Starting Job

With Rhys Hoskins and Odubel Herrera appearing safe as starters in the Philadelphia Phillies outfield, the final spot was always going to come down to Nick Williams and Aaron Altherr. The latter has seen action in nine Spring Training games thus far, hitting .261 with three walks, three RBI, a home run and even a... Read More

Cameron Rupp Not Helping His Cause

Having lost the starting catcher role to youngster Jorge Alfaro, Philadelphia Phillies catcher Cameron Rupp arrived at Spring Training to battle with Andrew Knapp for the backup role. Eight games into the competition, Rupp’s struggles continue as he looks to be losing the position battle. Thus far, he’s hitting just .176 with nine strikeouts in... Read More

Tommy Joseph Doing All He Can At The Plate

After almost leaving for Asia during the offseason, first baseman Tommy Joseph arrived at spring training with his role for the Philadelphia Phillies not exactly defined. After all, the club signed Carlos Santana to take over first base duties, and Joseph has even seen time in an already packed outfield in a bid for playing time.... Read More

Pat Neshek Tosses Another Scoreless Inning

Following his return to the Philadelphia Phillies after a trade-deadline move last season, relief pitcher Pat Neshek has made three appearances for the club this spring. The 37-year-old was rocked by the Yankees in his opening outing, allowing three runs in an inning. Since then, he’s tossed two more innings, with the most recent coming Saturday against... Read More

Jorge Alfaro Earning Team’s Confidence

After beginning his Spring Training with a grand slam, Philadelphia Phillies catcher Jorge Alfaro has quieted considerably at the plate. In nine games thus far, he’s hitting .250 with five RBI. The 24-year-old will take on the bulk of starting catcher duties following a cameo in the majors last season that saw him hit .318... Read More

Cesar Hernandez Without Threat To Starting Job

Despite the presence and strong performance of second baseman Scott Kingery, one of the Philadelphia Phillies top prospects, the starting second base job remains Cesar Hernandez’s. The 27-year-old has hit just .231 this spring, driving in just one run and swiping a pair of bases. Hernandez has been a rock for the Phillies the past three... Read More

Carlos Santana Still Adjusting To Phillies

The new first baseman of the Philadelphia Phillies, Carlos Santana, appears to be set at the second spot of the lineup. Manager Gabe Kapler appears intent on having him bat there when the season begins, having hit second in eight of his 10 games played this spring. During this spring, the 31-year-old has hit .208,... Read More

Rhys Hoskins’ Spot In Lineup Set

So far in 10 games this Spring Training, Phillies phenom Rhys Hoskins has hit .250 with two home runs and 14 RBI. He’s recorded six hits in total, with a pair of doubles and seven strikeouts as well. New Phillies manager Gabe Kapler has been experimenting with the club’s starting lineup, having the pitcher bat... Read More

David Robertson Makes Spring Debut

After dealing with a bout of food poisoning, New York Yankees reliever David Robertson finally made his spring training debut Saturday against the New York Mets. He faced just two batters and tossed just six pitches, but they were all strikes, resulting in two strikeouts. The 32-year-old appears very likely to be the club’s eighth-inning pitcher... Read More

Greg Bird Struggling Mightily At The Plate

Last season, New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird enjoyed a monstrous Spring Training, hitting .451 with eight home runs and 15 RBI in 51 plate appearances. He appeared set for a terrific season with the Yankees, but he actually suffered a terrible opening month of the season before losing most of the year with... Read More