Kevin Pillar Unlikely To Make Roster

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kevin Pillar is unlikely to make the Opening Day roster. Manager Dave Roberts mentioned that he plans to carry 16 pitchers going into the season. That means, the Dodgers will only have 12 position players on their roster. The last roster spot is expected to go to Edwin Rios. That being […]

Shogo Akiyama Won't Make Opening Day Roster

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Shogo Akiyama has been informed that he won't make the Opening Day roster. The 33-year-old outfielder has the right to refuse his assignment to Triple-A. Akiyama has the right to elect free agency, but it's uncertain if he'd draw much interest in free agency. He hit .224/.320/.274 with no homers, 21 RBI, […]

Cole Sulser, Tanner Scott Traded To Marlins

The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a trade that will send relief pitchers Cole Sulser and Tanner Scott to the Miami Marlins. In exchange, the Orioles will receive a pair of prospects, pitcher Antonio Velez and outfielder Kevin Guerrero, as well as a player to be named later and a draft pick in this year's […]

Dansby Swanson Singles On Sunday

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson went 1-for-3 in a 6-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox in Grapefruit League action on Sunday. Swanson is off to a slow start this spring, hitting just .208 with one homer, four runs, and an RBI across 24 at-bats. The 28-year-old is coming off the best season of his […]

Victor Robles Signs For $1.65 Million To Avoid Arbitration

The Washington Nationals and outfielder Victor Robles have agreed on a one-year, $1.65 million deal to avoid arbitration. The 24-year-old is coming off a rough season. Over 107 games with the Nationals, he slashed .203/.310/.295 with two home runs, eight stolen bases and 37 runs. He was demoted for a period last year and played […]

Nathan Eovaldi Putting Together A Nice Spring

Boston Red Sox right-hander Nathan Eovaldi is putting together an excellent spring as he gears up for the regular season to begin later in the week. Eovaldi has a 3.55 ERA and 16 strikeouts over 12 2/3 innings of work, spanning three appearances. The 32-year-old is in line to make his team's Opening Day start […]

Madison Bumgarner Named Opening Day Starter

The Arizona Diamondbacks have named starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner as the team's Opening Day starter this year. He will go up against a tough San Diego Padres lineup this coming Thursday, April 7. MadBum posted a solid 1.18 WHIP last year, but the rest of his numbers were pretty ugly. He had a 4.67 ERA […]

Lance Lynn To Be Shut Down For Four Weeks

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn (knee) has been diagnosed with a slight tear in his right knee tendon. He will undergo surgery to repair the tear this week. Following the surgery, he will be shut down for four weeks. Lynn will of course need to work his way back up to game form […]

Ryan Mountcastle Hitless Sunday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle went 0-for-3 in his team's 8-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins in Grapefruit League action on Sunday. Despite Mountcastle's hitless afternoon, he is enjoying a solid spring, hitting .304 with two homers, four runs, and four RBI across 23 at-bats. The 25-year-old enjoyed a breakout season in 2021, hitting […]

White Sox Trade Zack Collins For Reese McGuire

The Chicago White Sox and Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a catcher swap. Zack Collins is headed to Toronto while Reese McGuire is on his way to Chicago. While it may seem like a perplexing trade on the surface, the reasoning behind it for both teams appears sound. In McGuire, the White Sox will […]

Brandon Drury Exits After Being Hit By Pitch

Cincinnati Reds shortstop/third baseman Brandon Drury (knee) exited Sunday's spring game after being hit in the knee by a pitch. We'll see shortly if the injury is significant enough to cost him time with Spring Training winding down. The 29-year-old is competing for a backup role with the team as Mike Moustakas is slotted in […]

Josh Rojas Diagnosed With Grade 2 Oblique Strain

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Josh Rojas (oblique) has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 right oblique strain. According to Diamondbacks manager, Rojas will be out for "weeks, not days." Rojas, who was lined up to start at third base for the D-backs, will be opening the season on the injured list, as will Nick Ahmed […]

Greg Allen Suffers Hamstring Injury

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Greg Allen (hamstring) was removed early from Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Tampa Bay Rays. He was experiencing left hamstring discomfort. The injury occurred after he scored on a sacrifice fly in the second inning of the game. According to Pirates beat writer Jason Mackey, Allen is being examined by the […]

Frankie Montas To Start Opening Day For A's

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas will be the team's starter on Opening Day, according to manager Mark Kotsay. The skipper also added that he expects Montas to still be on the team's roster by the time the team takes the field for its first game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday. That certainly seems […]

Austin Meadows Exits With Quad Tightness

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows (quad) was removed early in the team's Grapefruit League game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday due to quad tightness. According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, Meadows was taken straight into the team's clubhouse alongside head athletic trainer Joe Benge after his removal. Meadows is currently […]

Later-Round First Basemen - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Targets

Welcome officially to the 2022 fantasy baseball season! Now that an MLB deal is in place, a lot more fantasy drafts will be taking place -- and we're here as always to guide you through it. Once you reach the late rounds of drafts, everyone is looking to draft players with upside that can provide […]

Michael Pineda Throws Two Innings On Saturday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Pineda threw two innings and over 30 pitches in a practice session on Saturday, according to Evan Woodbery of MLive. In regards to the pitching session, Tigers manager A.J. Hinch stated, "He's right on track with what a first outing in spring training would be." Pineda had visa complications, which […]

Hunter Renfroe Back In The Lineup Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Hunter Renfroe (back) is back in the team's starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers. He's slotting in as the team's designated hitter. Renfroe was scratched from Saturday's game against the Seattle Mariners as he was dealing with lower back tightness, but it seems as if the injury was nothing […]

Willy Adames Back In Action On Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (undisclosed) was removed early from Friday's Cactus League game against the Chicago Cubs. The team didn't give a reason for his removal, but it was believed that it was just precautionary. That belief seems to be validated by the fact that Adames is back in the lineup for Sunday's game […]

Mitch Haniger Avoids Arbitration With $7.75 Million Deal

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger has agreed to a one-year, $7.75 million deal that will allow him and the club to avoid arbitration. The 31-year-old will have a lot to play for this year as he'll be an unrestricted free agent after the 2022 season. Last year, over 157 games, he slashed .253/.318/.486 with 39 […]

Daulton Varsho With Three Home Runs This Spring

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher/outfielder Daulton Varsho has hit three home runs so far this spring, giving us a glimpse of the power potential he has. He's played in 10 games and he's slashing .200/.273/.533. The 25-year-old is slated to be the team's primary center fielder this year while also getting some starts behind the place. That […]

Josh Bell Slashing .125/.192/.292 This Spring

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell has been cold at the plate so far this spring. Over nine games and 26 plate appearances, he's slashed .125/.192/.292 with one home run, one double and five RBI. A notoriously streaky hitter, Bell shouldn't be scrutinized very much for a cold spring stretch. His 2021 season was completely […]

JT Brubaker To Start Opening Day For Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher JT Brubaker has been named the team's starter for Opening Day against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 28-year-old got off to a fantastic start to the 2021 season. Over five starts in April, he pitched 27 1/3 innings and posted a 2.63 ERA while striking out 30 batters and walking just […]

Giovanny Gallegos Could Lead Closer Committee

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Giovanny Gallegos is the current favorite for save opportunities in St. Louis. However, it seems likely that the bullpen management for the team will be fluid. Genesis Cabrera, Jordan Hicks and Ryan Helsley all have experience closing games and all could be in the mix for saves along with Gallegos […]

Jared Walsh Enjoying A Productive Spring

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh is having a solid spring, hitting .333 with one homer, four runs, and five RBI over 24 at-bats. Walsh had a breakout season in 2021, finishing with a .277 average, 29 homers, 70 runs, and 98 RBI over 144 games played. Walsh is much more productive against right-handed […]

Jonathan India Showing Power Bat This Spring

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India has been slugging away so far this spring. Over 10 games and 35 plate appearances, he's slugging .536 with three solo home runs. The 25-year-old was a surprise in the power department during his rookie campaign last year. Across his minor league career, power was never his strong suit. […]

Corey Seager Says Skipper Was Pivotal In Signing

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager recently stated that a big incentive to sign with his new team this offseason was the team's manager, Chris Woodward. Speaking on MLB Network Radio on Sirius XM, Seager said, "Woody was a huge part of my decision. Knowing how he is, knowing how he approaches the game, knowing how […]

Mike Clevinger To Begin The Year On Injured List

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (elbow) is set to begin the season on the injured list, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale. The 31-year-old is working his way back from Tommy John surgery. He missed the entirety of the 2021 season after having the surgery in the fall of 2020. This recent news […]

Franmil Reyes Swinging A Hot Bat In Cactus League Action

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Franmil Reyes is off to a hot start in Cactus League action this spring. Reyes is hitting .375 with one homer, four runs, six RBI, and a steal over 24 at-bats. The 26-year-old is coming off an injury-shortened season thanks to an oblique strain that saw him hit 30 homers in just […]

Max Scherzer To Throw Bullpen Session Tuesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (hamstring) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday. According to Mets manager Buck Showalter, the session will go a long way in informing the team on Scherzer's availability for the start of the season. The veteran felt right hamstring tightness late last week and he wound […]