Ian Happ Will Mostly Play Center Field

Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Ian Happ will mostly play center field this spring, according to manager David Ross. It's not a surprise, given all the team's options at third and second base. David Bote, Daniel Descalso, Nico Hoerner and Jason Kipnis will battle for playing time at second base in camp. Happ's primary competition in center […]

Aaron Judge To Resume Hitting Friday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (shoulder) threw again on Thursday and is expected to resume his hitting program on Friday while hitting in the cages and taking soft toss. The Yankees are being cautious with Judge after he came to camp with a sore right shoulder. The 6-foot-7, 282-pound slugger should be fine for […]

Luis Severino Shut Down With Forearm Soreness

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (forearm) is being shut down with forearm soreness and will be evaluated on Friday. The arm issue has been bothering him off and on since last October. Severino is a high-end fantasy starter when he's healthy -- he was an All-Star in 2017 and 2018 -- but he […]

Jonathan Lucroy Had Surgery On Neck

Boston Red Sox catcher Jonathan Lucroy (neck) said he had surgery for a herniated disc in his neck that had been bothering him for the last three years. "I'd like to sit here and make excuses and say it's the reason I haven't been good, but I'm not going to. It did affect me," Lucroy […]

Ty Buttrey Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Ty Buttrey (oblique) played catch on Thursday and threw at around 60-70 percent intensity and "felt good, no pain, throwing." Buttrey had an MRI exam less than week ago on his oblique, but he's expected to be ready by Opening Day as the primary eighth-inning setup man for Hansel Robles. […]

J.T. Realmuto Loses Arbitration Case

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto lost his salary arbitration case and will make $10 million in 2020 instead of the $12.4 million he was requesting, according to a source. Realmuto was an All-Star for the second straight season in 2019 and hit .275/.328/.493 with a career-high 25 home runs, 83 RBI and nine stolen bases […]

Jimmy Nelson To Throw Bullpen Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson (back) is scheduled to throw a light bullpen session on Thursday. Nelson is a bit behind with a minor injury, but he still has time to be ready for Opening Day. The right-hander is competing with the likes of Dustin May, Ross Stripling and Tony Gonsolin for a […]

Dane Dunning To Throw Live Batting Practice Next Week

Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Dane Dunning (elbow) will throw his first live batting practice of the spring a week from this Friday. Dunning, who finished as the team's No. 5 prospect at the end of last season, missed all of 2019 while recovering from Tommy John surgery. The 25-year-old right-hander had a 2.71 ERA, […]

Keone Kela To Face Hitters Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates closer Keone Kela (illness) is scheduled to face live hitters on Thursday after missing his first live batting practice session due to a viral infection. The Pirates have named Kela their ninth-inning closer heading into the 2020 season after he posted a very nice 2.12 ERA and 1.01 WHIP with one save in […]

Matt Magill Dealing With Shoulder Discomfort

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Matt Magill (shoulder) is being held back after feeling shoulder discomfort prior to camp. However, Magill said the injury is minor and he threw a bullpen session on Tuesday without issues. The right-hander finished 2019 as the team's closer and is a leading candidate for the same role this season. Barring […]

Mitch Haniger Not Doing Much At Camp

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (back) is back in camp but cannot do any lifting or much activities for another month following microdiscectomy surgery on his back. There remains no timetable for Haniger's return, but he fully expects to return this season and is relieved to finally have some answers for his back issues. It's […]

Anthony Rizzo Could Hit Second In Lineup

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross hinted that first baseman Anthony Rizzo could be the team's No. 2 hitter this year. Ross announced on Wednesday that he plans to have third baseman Kris Bryant hit in the leadoff spot. Having the team's best two hitters at the top of the order makes sense, although it could […]

Tanner Roark On Track For Start Of Season

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Tanner Roark (illness) is still sick but is improving, according to manager Charlie Montoyo. Montoyo said that Roark remains on track to be ready for the regular season. The right-hander had a 4.35 ERA and 1.39 WHIP while striking out 158 and walking 51 in 165 1/3 innings over 31 […]

Lourdes Gurriel, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. To Hit 3-4 For Jays

Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo expressed on Thursday that outfielder Lourdes Gurriel and third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will hit third and fourth in the lineup for the club this season. Guerrero mentioned he likes batting behind Gurriel since pitchers attack both of them similarly. These bats will be in a prime position to […]

Carlos Carrasco Dealing With Leg Injury

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (leg) experienced discomfort in his right leg during a workout Wednesday and is scheduled to undergo further testing and imaging Thursday. He walked into the clubhouse Thursday morning using one crutch under his left arm but was able to put pressure on both legs. While the extent of the injury […]

Miguel Sano Committed To Learning First Base

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano is "very motivated right now to become the best first baseman he can possibly be," according to manager Rocco Baldelli. Sano will move across the diamond to first to accommodate the team's big free-agent signing over the winter in Josh Donaldson. He will take part in all of the […]

Max Scherzer Feels Good This Spring

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer is expected to start the spring training opener against the Astros on Saturday night after throwing two rounds of live batting practice on Wednesday. "I feel really good right now," Scherzer said. "To be at this point, to hit the live BP, first live BP, and be able to […]

Nicky Lopez Adds Some Muscle

Kansas City Royals second baseman Nicky Lopez put on around 18 pounds of muscle in the offseason and looks visibly larger in camp. “I can feel the extra pop when I’m swinging,” Lopez said. “It feels good.” He was careful not to lose flexibility, however, that might hinder him with his defense. The 24-year-old (25 […]

Ryan O'Hearn, Ryan McBroom Competing For First Base Job

Kansas City Royals first basemen Ryan O'Hearn and Ryan McBroom will be competing for the starting first base job in spring training. McBroom, 27, hit .293 with five doubles in September in 2019 and slugged 26 homers for the Yankees Triple-A affiliate before coming to the Royals. O'Hearn, who hits from the left side, hit […]

Adalberto Mondesi On Track For Opening Day

Kansas City Royals star shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (shoulder) separated his left shoulder on two separate occasions in 2019 and needed shoulder surgery to fix the issue. Mondesi, 24, is now able to perform virtually all baseball activities this spring and began taking swings from the right side this week. The switch-hitter is on track for […]

Pablo Reyes Hit With 80-Game Suspension

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Pablo Reyes received an 80-game suspension without pay after testing positive for Boldenone, a performance-enhancing substance. Reyes, 26 years old, can play the infield and outfield and made his MLB debut in September of 2018 while hitting .293 with three home runs and seven RBI in 63 plate appearances. He hit only […]

Masahiro Tanaka Working On Cutter

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka is reportedly working with former Yankee Andy Pettitte on his cutter. Tanaka effectively ditched the pitch last season, throwing it just 1.56% of the time. Over the past three years, Tanaka’s cutter has allowed a poor .424 xwOBA, the worst of any pitch in the 31-year-old’s arsenal. Adding […]

Aledmys Diaz Beats Astros In Arbitration

Houston Astros infielder Aledmys Diaz won his salary arbitration case and will make $2.6 million in 2020 instead of the $2 million that the team was proposing, according to sources. Diaz missed some time with injuries last season and had just 210 at-bats in a utility role, but he was useful to Houston with his […]

Brian Goodwin Wins Arbitration Case

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brian Goodwin won his salary arbitration case and will make $2.2 million in 2020 instead of the $1.85 million the team was proposing, according to sources. Goodwin hit .262/.326/.470 with 17 home runs, 47 RBI, 65 runs scored and seven stolen bases in 413 at-bats for the Halos last year. He […]

Jesus Aguilar Wins Arbitration Case

Miami Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar won his salary arbitration case and will make $2.575 million in 2020 instead of the $2.325 million that the team proposed, according to sources. Aguilar was a first-time All-Star in 2018 when he hit .274 with 35 home runs, 108 RBI and an .890 OPS in 149 games with […]

Red Sox Sign Jonathan Lucroy

The Boston Red Sox signed catcher Jonathan Lucroy to a minor league deal on Wednesday. Lucroy has a chance to make the team's Opening Day roster and will compete with Kevin Plawecki to be Christian Vazquez's backup. Lucroy, 33 years old, has a career .274/.335/.416 slash line in 10 major league seasons, but he hit […]

Nelson Cruz Suffers Bruise After Hit By Pitch

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (wrist) suffered a bruised left wrist on Wednesday after being hit by a pitch during a live batting practice session. Manager Rocco Baldelli said Cruz should be fine. Cruz will turn 40 years old on July 1, and although there are obvious injury concerns with a player his age, […]

Byron Buxton Taking Live Batting Practice

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (shoulder) is taking live batting practice on Wednesday. Barring any setbacks in spring training, Buxton could be on track to be ready for Opening Day after having surgery to fix a torn labrum last August. As injury prone as they come, the 26-year-old also offers an enticing mix of power […]

Joey Wentz To Be Shut Down For 10 Days

Detroit Tigers general manager Al Avila said that an MRI exam on pitcher Joey Wentz (forearm) showed no structural damage to his arm, but he'll be shut down for around 10 days. The 22-year-old left-hander was traded from the Braves last season. He was much better for Double-A Erie in five starts to finish the […]

Sergio Romo Resumes Throwing

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Sergio Romo (shoulder) is throwing a bullpen session on Wednesday after tweaking his non-throwing shoulder earlier in the week. He remains on track to be ready for the start of the season and won't need much time to get his arm ready for a setup role in his first full season […]