Hitting Coach Believes Eloy Jimenez Can Take It To Next Level

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez could take it to the next level, according to hitting coach Frank Menechino. Jimenez has had a fine two seasons in Chicago, compiling 95 runs, 45 home runs, 120 RBI, and a .276 batting average in 177 career games. However, Menechino believes that the 24-year-old slugger could one day […]

Jose Ramirez Collects Two Hits In Win Over Rangers

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Rangers. Ramirez has had a bit of a quiet spring- he has yet to hit a homer- so it was nice to see him raise his average to .276. The 28-year-old had another strong season in 2020, […]

Jorge Polanco Homers In Return To Lineup

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco went 1-for-4 with a home run and strikeout in a 12-7 win over the Orioles on Sunday. Polanco made his return to the lineup after dealing with a minor groin injury- and didn't wait long to show that he was healthy, depositing the first pitch he saw in his […]

Luis Arraez Could Bat Leadoff At Times

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Luis Arraez could bat leadoff at times in 2021. Outfielder Max Kepler has been the primary leadoff hitter for Minnesota over the last two seasons, though Arraez has assumed that role when both have been in the lineup this spring. Manager Rocco Baldelli said that both could hit in that spot in […]

Brent Honeywell Jr. To Start Against Red Sox Monday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Brent Honeywell Jr. (elbow) will get the start against the Red Sox on Monday, in what will be his first game appearance since September 2017, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Once one of the top pitching prospects in MLB, Honeywell has missed the last three seasons due […]

Max Muncy Draws Pair Of Walks Against Giants Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy did not record an at-bat against the Giants on Sunday, as he finished the day with two walks and a run scored. While the average hasn't been high for Muncy this spring as he is currently 6-for-30 in 13 games, he has shown good plate discipline with eight […]

J.A. Happ Continues Buildup, Struggles Sunday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher J.A. Happ continued his spring buildup Sunday despite his struggles against the Orioles. Happ pitched 3 innings, allowing six hits, five runs- four of them earned- while striking out two batters. The veteran left-hander was steadily moving along until his last frame- where he got himself into trouble in a four-run […]

Dansby Swanson Homers In Braves Win Sunday

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson went 1-for-3 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in an 11-1 victory over the Rays on Sunday. It was his first home run of Spring Training, but even without the homers Swanson has had a solid spring as he is now slashing .333/.407/.583 in 11 games. […]

Blake Snell Strikes Out Three In Scoreless Outing Sunday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Blake Snell held his opponents scoreless once again on Sunday, as he allowed just two hits and two walks while striking out three in 3 1/3 innings against the Angels. That's now 9 1/3 scoreless innings for Snell this spring, as he has now allowed just four hits and three […]

Starling Marte Goes Hitless In Marlins' Win Sunday

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte went 0-for-2 with a flyout to center and a groundout to third in the Marlins' 4-2 victory over the Astros on Sunday. Despite going 0-for-4 in his last two games, Marte has looked solid this spring with a .290/.371/.484 slash line with two doubles, two triples and three steals in […]

Ozzie Albies Hitting 5-For-14 Over Last Five Games

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies has begun to heat up at the plate over his last five games, as he is now hitting 5-for-14 with a home run and four runs scored in that span following Sunday's performance. Albies is now hitting .259/.355/.481 with two homers this spring, as he looks to bounce back […]

Taylor Hearn Has Uneven Performance On Sunday

Texas Rangers starter Taylor Hearn allowed four runs against the Cleveland Indians on Sunday. Only one run was earned due to a poorly-timed error by second baseman Andy Ibanez. The southpaw struggled with his control and issued three walks and hit a batter. However, he allowed just two hits and struck out three batters. Opponents […]

Jazz Chisholm Hits A Homer On Sunday

Miami Marlins infielder Jazz Chisholm hit a long homer in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Houston Astros. Chisholm didn't start, but he replaced Isan Diaz and ended up going 2-for-2 with the home run and a single. He drove in two runs and scored one. He got off to a slow start this spring, […]

Tanner Roark Torched By Yankees

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Tanner Roark allowed seven runs in just 2.1 innings of work and saw his spring ERA balloon to 8.44. He allowed eight hits and one walk while striking out five batters. The soft-tossing veteran right-hander is in the final year of his two-year contract with the Jays and looking to help […]

Xander Bogaerts' Spring Woes Continue Sunday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts continued his Spring Training struggles on Sunday afternoon, as he finished 0-for-3 in a loss to the Pirates. Sunday's performance dropped Bogaerts' spring line to .188/.278/.313 with more strikeouts (4) than hits (3) in seven games. Bogaerts got off to a late start this spring as he dealt with […]

Yimi Garcia Strikes Out The Side On Sunday

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Yimi Garcia struck out all three batters he faced in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Houston Astros. Garcia pitched the eighth inning and needed just 13 pitches (nine strikes) to strike out all three batters. Garcia has some pretty good strikeout upside but will at least start the season behind […]

Trevor Rogers Throws Five Good Innings On Sunday

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Trevor Rogers pitched very well in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Houston Astros. He tossed five innings, allowing two runs on two hits and a walk while striking out six. Rogers threw 71 pitches, 52 for strikes. With this strong performance, Rogers seems very much on track to win […]

Shane Bieber Strikes Out Six Sunday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber tossed four scoreless innings against the Rangers on Sunday afternoon, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out six. After a rough start his last time out in which he allowed nine runs — eight unearned — on seven hits, two walks and a hit by pitch, it […]

Roman Quinn Swipes Third Bag Of Spring Training

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Roman Quinn stole a base and scored a run in Grapefruit League action against the Tigers on Sunday. Quinn is competing with Scott Kingery, Odubel Herrera, and Mickey Moniak for the starting job in center field. Quinn has always had elite speed making him a tantalizing roto-league target in deeper leagues. The […]

Tyler Soderstrom Impressing Coaches In A's Camp

Oakland Athletics catcher prospect Tyler Soderstrom is turning heads in big league camp as he prepares for his first season of pro-ball. The 19-year-old Soderstrom has no chance of being on the Opening Day roster, however, manager Bob Melvin has been impressed with the 2020 first-round draft pick. Melvin said, "For a guy that's still […]

J.D. Martinez Reaches Base Three Times Sunday

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez went 1-for-1 with a double and two walks in a 9-4 loss to the Pirates on Sunday. It was Martinez's second extra-base hit of the spring, as he has underwhelmed so far with a .243/.293/.297 line with 13 strikeouts and three walks over 13 games. Martinez put up […]

Elvis Andrus Off To A Slow Start In Cactus League Play

Oakland Athletics shortstop Elvis Andrus has gotten off to a slow start in his first Spring Training with his new team. Andrus is batting just .207 and has reached base only seven times through 30 plate appearances this Spring. Andrus is coming off a lost 2020 season as lingering back issues limited him to 32 […]

Juan Soto Goes 0-For-3 In Nationals' Loss Sunday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in the Nationals' 6-2 loss to the Mets on Sunday afternoon. It has been a lackluster spring for Soto, who is 6-for-26 with no extra-base hits, three walks and three strikeouts in 10 games so far. Despite the spring struggles, Soto is still clearly a […]

Max Scherzer Will Be Nationals Opening Day Starter

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer has been announced as the team's Opening Day starter, according to MLB.com's Jessica Camerato. This announcement comes as a shock to no one, as Scherzer has cemented himself as the ace of the Nationals' pitching staff over the past few years. Scherzer had a bit of a "down" year […]

Joey Votto Returns To Reds Camp

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (COVID-19) returned to the Reds' facility on Sunday for the first time since testing positive for COVID-19, reports the Cincinnati Enquirer's Bobby Nightengale. Votto had been gone from the team for the last 12 days following the positive test. General manager Nick Krall said the team is hopeful that […]

Adam Engel Will Not Be Ready For Opening Day

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Engel (hamstring) is expected to start the season on the injured list, reports Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun Times. Manager Tony La Russa said that Engel will be out "at least a couple of weeks" with a strained right hamstring that he suffered on Saturday while making a […]

Michael Lorenzen, Tejay Antone Should Be Ready For Opening Day

Cincinnati Reds pitchers Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) and Tejay Antone (hip) are believed to have avoided significant injury and should be ready for the start of the season, reports Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Lorenzen exited the Reds' "B" game on Saturday with a slight shoulder strain, while Antone left a bullpen session early with […]

Tyler Clippard To Be Shut Down For Six Weeks

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Tyler Clippard (shoulder) will be shut down for six weeks with a capsule sprain in his right shoulder, reports Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. Clippard exited Friday's game early after allowing seven runs on four hits, two walks and a hit by pitch as he failed to record an out […]

Steven Wright Signs Minor League Deal With Pirates

Free agent pitcher Steven Wright agreed to a minor league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale. Wright has missed time over the last three years due to suspensions for domestic violence and PED use, before being knocked out of the 2020 season following Tommy John surgery. Wright is […]

Andrew McCutchen Continues Strong Spring

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen went 1-for-3 with a run scored in a Spring Training game against the Tigers. McCutchen is now slashing a cool .310/.394/.517 through 33 Grapefruit League plate appearances. 'Cutch isn't the player he once was, but at 34-years-old he's still a fine fantasy option as the leadoff hitter for a good […]