Jasson Dominguez To Play In Spring Training Opener

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez is set to play in Saturday's Grapefruit League opener against the Philadelphia Phillies. The switch-hitting outfielder will get his first taste of major league spring training action as a non-roster invitee. Dominguez is one of the top prospects in baseball, but isn't expected to play in the MLB this […]

Dylan Moore Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day

Seattle Mariners outfielder Dylan Moore (core) picked up more baseball activities after the team's first full-squad workout on Feb. 21. He was expected to be slow played to begin spring training, but there are no current concerns about his status for Opening Day. Moore recently signed a three-year, $8.875 million contract extension with the team. […]

Andres Munoz Is "Ahead Of Schedule"

Seattle Mariners right-handed reliever Andres Munoz (foot) is "ahead of schedule," according to manager Scott Servais, but he's still a week or longer away from making his Cactus League debut. The Mariners were concerned about how much volume the high-leverage reliever could handle early in the year, but the coaching staff is now more encouraged […]

Kenta Maeda To Pitch Saturday In Spring Debut

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (elbow) will make his Grapefruit League debut in spring training this Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Twins are ready to get a look at Maeda. The 34-year-old veteran right-hander last pitched in the majors in August of 2021 before undergoing Tommy John surgery and missing all of […]

Kyle Wright To Throw Bullpen On Friday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright (shoulder) is still scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Friday. Wright completed a short box bullpen (catcher moved up) this week and didn't suffer any setbacks. The 27-year-old right-hander reported to spring training behind the other pitchers in camp after requiring a cortisone injection in his shoulder in […]

Gavin Lux Has More Bat Speed

Los Angeles Dodgers middle infielder Gavin Lux has shown more bat speed after working on his swing mechanics at Driveline during the offseason. Lux hit fewer fly balls in 2022 and finished terribly due to neck and back issues, but overall it was a solid season, as he finished with a .276/.346/.399 slash line, career-high […]

Brad Keller Unveils New Curveball

Kansas City Royals right-hander Brad Keller has unveiled a new-look curveball in spring training this year as he looks to win a spot in the starting rotation. Keller's 5.24 ERA in the previous two seasons was the seventh-highest among pitchers who threw 200-plus innings in that time. KC moved Keller to the bullpen last year, […]

MacKenzie Gore Starting Grapefruit League Opener

Washington Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore will start the team's Grapefruit League opener on Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Gore was acquired from the San Diego Padres last August as part of the blockbuster deal that sent Juan Soto to the west coast. The 23-year-old southpaw didn't pitch at all for the Nationals after the […]

Alex Wood Will Be A Starter

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler confirmed that left-hander Alex Wood will be used as a starter to open the 2023 season. Wood struggled in his second season with the Giants last year, going 8-12 with a 5.10 ERA (3.76 FIP), 1.24 WHIP and 23.6 percent strikeout rate in 130 2/3 innings over 26 starts, […]

Cole Hamels Not Expected To Pitch In Cactus League

San Diego Padres left-hander Cole Hamels (shoulder) threw a bullpen session on Thursday, but he doesn't expect to begin pitching in games in camp until sometime after the Padres break camp for the regular season. Hamels underwent surgery on his shoulder in September of 2021 that came with an 18- to 20-month recovery. The 39-year-old […]

Giovanny Gallegos Adjusting To Pitch Timer

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Giovanny Gallegos knows that he'll need to pick up his pace on the mound in 2023 given the changes to MLB rules -- pitchers are now mandated to throw a pitch within 15 seconds of receiving the ball from the catcher with the bases empty. Gallegos was one of baseball's […]

Enmanuel Valdez To Play All Over Infield

Boston Red Sox infield prospect Enmanuel Valdez will start at second base in the team's first spring training game on Friday against Northeastern. The Red Sox like what they have in Valdez, whom they acquired from the Houston Astros for catcher Christian Vazquez last August. The 24-year-old hit .296 with a .376 on-base percentage, .542 […]

Marcus Stroman Will Start Cactus League Opener Saturday

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross announced that right-hander Marcus Stroman will make the start on Saturday against the San Francisco Giants in the team's Cactus League opener. If everything goes according to plan, Stroman should also start on Opening Day for the Cubs in his second season with the team. The 31-year-old veteran went 6-7 […]

Jacob deGrom Feels Good After Throwing Session

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (side) said he threw 10 pitches off of a half mound and 13 pitches off a regular mound on Thursday, consisting of all fastballs. He felt good during the session after reporting some left side tightness following a throwing session at spring training early last week. The 34-year-old took […]

Noah Davis To Start Cactus League Opener Saturday

Colorado Rockies right-hander Noah Davis will start the team's Cactus League debut in spring training on Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. In his major-league debut for the Rockies last year, Davis only threw one inning in relief and allowed two earned runs on three hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out two. The […]

Miguel Vargas To Play Some Defense Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Vargas (finger) will play defense in camp on Thursday, but he's not cleared yet to hit. Vargas is still recovering after suffering a hairline fracture to his right pinkie last week while fielding ground balls. When healthy, the 23-year-old should see most of his playing time for the Dodgers at […]

Kole Calhoun Signs Minor-League Deal With Mariners

Free-agent outfielder Kole Calhoun signed a minor-league deal with the Seattle Mariners on Thursday, pending a physical. Calhoun has already reported to big-league spring training with the team and will try to impress the coaching staff during Cactus League games. The 35-year-old veteran left-handed hitter spent the 2022 season with the Texas Rangers and slashed […]

CJ Abrams Gains Some Weight

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams' offseason work included speed work and swing and pitch recognition. He also gained six to seven pounds and now weighs 190 pounds heading into the 2023 season. Abrams said the added weight will help him with power while playing through his first full big-league season. The 22-year-old was acquired by […]

Mark Canha Over Gastritis Issues

New York Mets outfielder Mark Canha (stomach) was dealing with gastritis last year and was unable to keep weight on. "I was lighter last year at the beginning because I had trouble eating and feeling good," Canha said. His gastritis has subsided, though, and he's back to feeling healthy again. Canha's goal is to hit […]

Luis Severino Slims Down

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino made changes to his diet in the offseason and dropped 15 pounds during the winter as he enters the final year of his contract in 2023. Severino made only three starts from 2019-21 due to various injuries, including Tommy John surgery, but he had a nice 3.18 ERA […]

Starling Marte To Take Live BP On Thursday

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (groin) is scheduled to take live batting practice on the field in spring training on Thursday. It's a good sign that Marte is progressing on pace. According to sources, the Mets already know what Marte's spring schedule is going to be and when he'll get into his first game. […]

Bryce Harper Cleared For "Dry Swinging"

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) has been cleared for "dry swinging"" and is due to arrive in Phillies camp on or around March 8-9, according to president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski. Harper continues to recover from Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. Even though he'll rejoin the team at spring training soon, […]

Pitchers With Fastball Velocity in The Tank - Potential Fantasy Baseball Risers

One of the ways a pitcher can have a breakout season is by gaining velocity. We see this quite often. A pitcher will find a way to add velocity to their pitches (mainly their fastball), which makes that primary pitch a bit more effective and enhances their offspeed pitches as well by separating the two […]

Tim Anderson Feels "Back To Normal"

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (groin) was hitting .356/.393/.503 at the end of May last year while swinging and missing less than ever despite remaining aggressive at the plate. But a groin injury interrupted his hot streak, and he was never able to get back on track. He was unable to re-establish his same […]

Ben Rortvedt Undergoes Surgery

New York Yankees catcher Ben Rortvedt (shoulder) underwent surgery on Wednesday to address an aneurysm of the posterior artery near his left shoulder. Rortvedt will be held out of all baseball activities for at least a month and hopes to make his debut in pinstripes in 2023. The 25-year-old was part of the Gio Urshela-Gary […]

Jason Foley To Have Prominent Bullpen Role

Detroit Tigers right-hander Jason Foley is hoping to have an increased role in the bullpen in 2023. With the departures of several bullpen arms over the offseason that depleted the Tigers' pitching depth, Foley will have an opportunity to shine. Relievers such as Andrew Chafin, Wily Peralta, Daniel Norris and Kyle Funkhouser were all dealt to […]

Eric Haase To Get More Catching Reps

Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase is expected to see an increased workload behind the plate in 2023. After the Tigers let Tucker Barnhart walk in free agency, it cleared a path for Haase to fill in as the starting catcher. The only catcher on the current roster other than Haase is 27-year-old Jake Rogers, who […]

Kris Bryant A Full Participant In Activities

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (foot) hasn't suffered any setbacks and is a full participant in all spring training activities. Bryant missed the majority of 2022 due to a plethora of injuries, culminating in a season-ending foot injury. He played in just 42 games and slashed .306/.376/.475 with an .851 OPS. The 31-year-old is poised […]

Eloy Jimenez Drops 25-30 Pounds

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez reportedly dropped 25-30 pounds over the offseason. Jimenez added that he feels much lighter, which could help him get more reps in the outfield. Although it seems that Jimenez will remain in his DH spot, he could be a better defender with the lost weight. The 26-year-old spent 50 […]

Rays Signing Ben Gamel To Minor-League Deal

The Tampa Bay Rays are finalizing a deal to sign free-agent outfielder Ben Gamel to a minor-league deal on Wednesday that includes an invite to major-league spring training, pending a physical. The left-handed hitter has played parts of seven seasons in the majors and was with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2022. He'll bring the Rays' […]