Jed Lowrie Still Not Ready To Play In Games

New York Mets infielder Jed Lowrie is still not ready to appear in Grapefruit League games due to lingering left leg injuries. Although he is participating in drills, he is sporting a large brace on his left leg. There is no timeline to get Lowrie into games at this point. Lowrie missed nearly all of […]

Nick Senzel Remains Limited

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (shoulder) remains limited after having shoulder surgery in September to repair his labrum. The Reds remain hopeful that he will be ready for Opening Day but they have not yet set a date for when he will start to play in Cactus League games. The talented youngster is expected to […]

Freddy Galvis Dealing With Shoulder Soreness

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Freddy Galvis is dealing with shoulder soreness and won't participate in spring training games for a few days. Galvis has been in camp, taking batting practice and participating in fielding drills that don't require long throws. The veteran infielder is only a few days behind, according to team manager David Bell. Look […]

Eugenio Suarez To Test Shoulder This Week

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez (shoulder) plans to throw and take two-handed swings this week as he works his way back from shoulder surgery last month. Suarez injured his shoulder at home in a swimming pool accident earlier in the offseason. Despite the injury, Suarez has been active during camp, taking ground balls, participating […]

Jesse Winker Hit on Left Wrist During Spring Training Game

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker was hit by a pitch on his left wrist during Cactus League action on Sunday. Winker was removed from the game, although it appears to have been a precautionary move. He left the field early but he did tell reporters that "he's fine". The 26-year-old is expected to battle for […]

Jose Alvarado Scheduled To Make Spring Debut Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jose Alvarado (elbow) threw a successful live batting practice session on Sunday and used around 20 pitches. He's tentatively scheduled to make his spring debut in the Grapefruit League on Wednesday against the Twins. The southpaw reliever's 2019 season ended in August, but barring any setbacks in spring training, he […]

Ryan Yarbrough Could Become More Of A Traditional Starter

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Yarbrough, who served as the "bulk" pitcher following an opener mostly in 2019, enters spring training this year with a chance to be a traditional starter. Yarbrough threw a scoreless inning against the Yankees in his spring debut on Sunday, striking out one while throwing 14 of his 21 pitches […]

Madison Bumgarner Secretly Competes In Rodeos

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner has been competing in rodeo competitions under the assumed name Mason Saunders. In December of last year, he won a team roping competition with a partner, earning $26,560. He also competed in a rodeo competition last March, a few days before pitching in a Cactus League game. In 2017, […]

Zach Davies Sharp In Spring Debut

San Diego Padres starter Zach Davies blanked the Milwaukee Brewers across two innings Sunday in his spring training debut. Facing his former squad, Davies received the nominal start and retired six batters in succession, including a strikeout. The 27-year-old tallied a 3.55 ERA (4.56 FIP) in 159 2/3 innings last season (31 starts) and is […]

Miguel Andujar Homers In First Spring Training Game

New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar crushed a home run in his first live game action since May of last season. Andujar lost nearly all of last season with a shoulder injury, but the 24-year-old is just a season removed from placing second in American League Rookie of the Year voting with a .297/.328/.527 […]

Christian Walker Experiencing General Soreness

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker will be limited during spring training due to general body soreness, but he remains on track for Opening Day. This is common for players getting back to the grind, so there is nothing to worry about at this moment. Walker burst onto the scene last year with 29 home runs, […]

Shohei Ohtani Throws Bullpen Session

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) threw a light bullpen session on Sunday. This is an intriguing step in the right direction for the two-way player, who played primarily as an offensive player last season while he recovered from Tommy John surgery. Ohtani has plenty of hurdles to continue to clear before he […]

Andrew McCutchen Hopes To Be Ready For Opening Day

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen (knee) hasn't been cleared to play in games and is still following his own workout plan as he attempts to recover from a torn ACL. Despite the delay, McCutchen still plans on being ready for Opening Day and could even see some Spring Training action if all goes well. McCutchen […]

Roman Quinn Fighting For Playing Time This Spring

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Roman Quinn hopes 2020 is the year he can stay healthy and battle for a starting job in the Phillies' outfield. Quinn, who is entering camp in a position battle with former first-round pick Adam Haseley, spent three different stints on the injured list last season. He changed his offseason routine with […]

Mike Soroka Dealing With Sore Groin

Atlanta Braves starter Mike Soroka will have his first Grapefruit League start pushed back a few days after hurting his groin during live batting practice. The team is just being cautious with their young ace, as it is a minor injury. The 22-year-old was a stellar fantasy asset last season, posting a 13-4 record to […]

Gio Gonzalez Showing Progress

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez (shoulder) threw long toss and curveballs on Sunday. Gonzalez has made “big time progress” and has no doubts that he will be ready for Opening Day and is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Thursday. The lefty went 3-2 with a 3.50 ERA in 17 starts and […]

Phillies Have High Hopes For Adam Haseley In Center

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Adam Haseley is the leading candidate to start in center field this season after a slew of injuries rushed him to the big leagues last year. Haseley went from Double-A to Triple-A to the majors in a span of seven days last season before getting injured himself. Haseley struggled upon his return […]

Khris Davis Dealing With Minor Calf Issue

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis is dealing with a minor calf issue and won't play in Spring Training games until Tuesday. Reports indicate Davis is fine, and it may be better for Davis to ease into the spring anyway, but any injury news is concerning after a hip issue torpedoed his 2019 season. Davis […]

Alex Verdugo Ahead of Initial Schedule In Recovery

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo (back) is progressing quicker than trainers would have expected but is still unlikely to be ready for Opening Day against the Blue Jays, according to Red Sox interim manager Ron Roenicke. Verdugo has completed some running drills but has not started hitting or fielding yet, and it is unknown […]

Xander Bogaerts Could Appear In Spring Training Games Soon

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (ankle) has been progressing nicely after dealing with ankle soreness towards the end of the offseason and could begin to play in spring training games by the end of the week. “[Bogaerts] has been hitting some in the cage. He’s throwing. They’re going to hit him some light ground […]

Chris Sale Hopeful To Be Ready For Opening Day

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (illness) threw a bullpen session on Sunday and hopes to be ready for Opening Day against the Blue Jays on March 26. “I think I’m going to be ready for it but those aren’t my calls to make,” The ace said on Saturday. The 30-year-old had his workouts […]

Brian Dozier Joining Padres Camp

The San Diego Padres have signed second baseman Brian Dozier to a minor league deal. He’ll be invited to big league camp. The 32-year-old played for the defending champion Washington Nationals last season, registering a .771 OPS with 20 homers in 482 plate appearances. The former All-Star and Gold Glove winner further crowds the competition […]

J.D. Davis Starting at Third Base On Sunday

New York Mets infielder/outfielder J.D. Davis is starting at third base and batting third in the Mets Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals on Sunday. The Mets are giving Davis playing time at third base in order to give him confidence at the position ahead of Opening Day. Third base flexibility for Davis during the […]

Yoenis Cespedes Thinks He Will Be Ready By Opening Day

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes indicated that he continues to progress from the heel and ankle injuries that have kept him sidelined since mid-July 2018. He said his goal is to play in exhibition games by mid-March, and if he continues to progress at this rate, he will be ready for Opening Day. Given […]

Jordan Yamamoto Works Through Two Innings on Saturday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jordan Yamamoto got the start in the first game of Grapefruit League play for the Fish. He tossed two innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on three hits and striking out two. Yamamoto had some impressive strikeout numbers last season, but he had some issues with his control. If he can […]

Jack Flaherty Throws Two Strong Innings to Start Spring Training

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty, who will get the Opening Day start, started the first Grapefruit League game for the Cardinals against a split-squad Mets team. Flaherty threw two innings, allowing two hits and striking out three. He threw 32 pitches and will likely have another one or two starts of just two […]

Felix Hernandez Looks Sharp In Spring Debut

Atlanta Braves starter Felix Hernandez tossed two scoreless innings without allowing a hit during Saturday's Grapefruit League win over the Baltimore Orioles. He walked one batter while striking out two. The 33-year-old is currently fighting for the last spot in the Braves starting rotation, and appearances like this will help his case. Nevertheless, Hernandez compiled […]

Giancarlo Stanton To Make Spring Training Debut Monday

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (knee) will make his spring training debut on Monday, Feb. 24, along with fellow outfielder Brett Gardner. This is in line with manager Aaron Boone’s comments from last Monday when Boone confirmed that Stanton is fully healthy. Stanton heads into the 2020 season after having played in just 18 […]

Brandon Morrow Sidelined With Chest Injury

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brandon Morrow (chest) has suffered a right chest muscle strain and is considered day-to-day. The Cubs brought Morrow back on a minor league deal this offseason, but after missing the entire 2019 season, the injury prone right-hander will need to be healthy to have any chance of breaking camp with the […]

Luis Urias Cleared To Resume Some Activity

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Luis Urias (wrist) was cleared to resume some baseball activity Saturday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. Urías played catch and said it never felt so good. “It went well,” Urías said. “I feel fine. I don’t know when we’re going to start hitting, but it could be today or tomorrow. I’m really […]