Orioles Officially Sign Maikel Franco Tuesday

The Baltimore Orioles completed their signing of free-agent third baseman Maikel Franco on Tuesday. General manager Mike Elias said, "I think [Franco] is someone that is going to help us a lot and fit in very well with the personnel that we have on this roster.". In addition to third base, Elias said that Franco […]

Hunter Harvey Placed On 60-Day Injured List Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Hunter Harvey (oblique) was placed on the 60-day injured list on Tuesday due to a strained left oblique. Per general manager Mike Elias, Hunter experienced "a pretty large strain in the oblique." The move corresponded with clearing a roster spot for newly signed third baseman Maikel Franco. The 26-year-old has experienced multiple injuries […]

Chi Chi Gonzalez Strikes Out Four In Tuesday's Start

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chi Chi Gonzalez allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits with a pair of walks and four strikeouts over 3 2/3 innings in Tuesday's Cactus League start vs. the Cincinnati Reds. This was technically a letdown of a start as Gonzalez was scheduled to pitch four innings but couldn't last […]

Madison Bumgarner Strikes Out Three, Earns Win Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner allowed two runs on three hits while striking out three in four innings of work on Tuesday, as he earned the win against the Athletics. Bumgarner allowed only one hit through the first three innings, before he got tagged for a pair of home runs in the fourth inning. […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Doubles, Homers In Diamondbacks Win

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Asdrubal Cabrera had his first multi-hit performance of the spring on Tuesday, finishing 2-for-3 with a double, a home run, three RBI and two runs scored. It was a slow start to the spring for Cabrera, as he was 1-for-12 through his first five games, but he now has four hits over […]

Chad Kuhl Strikes Out Four On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chad Kuhl tossed three scoreless innings against the Twins, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out four. Kuhl improved to 2-1 this spring, as he has nine strikeouts in six innings of work. Last year Kuhl posted a career-high 22.3 percent strikeout rate, but his 14.2 percent walk rate […]

Ryan Castellani Optioned To Triple-A On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies pitcher right-handed pitcher Ryan Castellani was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday. The 24-year-old right-hander entered camp competing for a roster spot in the Rockies rotation, but things did not go well in the Cactus League. He allowed 10 runs (seven earned) over two innings pitched. He was a long shot to crack the […]

Chasen Bradford Signs Minor-League Deal With Braves

The Atlanta Braves signed reliever Chasen Bradford to a minor-league deal on Tuesday, according to Jeff Passan. The 31-year-old missed all of last season recovering from Tommy John surgery. Bradford last pitched with the Seattle Mariners in 2019. He owns a 3.89 ERA and 6.6 K/9 through 104 innings in his MLB career. Bradford bolsters […]

Ketel Marte Homers, Injures Ankle Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte went 1-for-2 with a home run and two runs scored before exiting the game after rolling his ankle on Tuesday. Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports that Marte rolled his left ankle going into third base on a double by Asdrubal Cabrera, and that he was removed from the game as […]

Nick Ahmed's Absence Tuesday Not Related To Knee Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed was removed from the lineup Tuesday due to personal issues, according to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com. Ahmed had missed time recently due to right knee soreness, and he was scheduled to make his return to the lineup Tuesday before his sudden removal. Gilbert says that manager Torey Lovullo said the […]

Marcell Ozuna Hits First Homer Of Spring Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna went 1-for-3 with his first home run of the spring on Tuesday in a loss to the Red Sox. Ozuna accounted for all of the Braves' runs in the loss with his three-run blast to left with one out in the third inning. After a slow start that saw Ozuna […]

Willie Calhoun Likely To Miss Start Of Season

Texas Rangers designated hitter Willie Calhoun will likely need longer to recover from a groin strain that has kept him sidelined this spring, according to Evan Grant of Dallas Morning News. Grant reports that Calhoun will most likely not be on the Opening Day active roster as he continues to heal. Calhoun had struggled to […]

Didi Gregorius Checked For Concussion After HBP

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius was removed from Tuesday's game due to concerns over a possible concussion, according to NBCSports' Jim Salisbury. Gregorius was hit in the back of the helmet by a pitch in the bottom of the second inning, and was eventually replaced defensively in the fourth inning. Manager Joe Girardi said Gregorius […]

Felix Hernandez Exits Early Tuesday With Elbow Discomfort

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Felix Hernandez left his start early on Tuesday with what was described as elbow discomfort, The Athletic's Dan Connolly reports. Connolly adds that manager Brandon Hyde described the move as precautionary, and that he will be reevaluated on Wednesday. Hernandez had looked sharp in the one inning he pitched, retiring the […]

Kyle Gibson Named Rangers Opening Day Starter

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kyle Gibson was named the Opening Day starter on Tuesday, according to Rangers executive vice president of communication John Blake. Gibson struggled during the 2020 season, going 2-6 while posting his worst numbers since 2017 with a 5.35 ERA and 19.3 percent strikeout rate, while setting career-worsts with a 10 percent […]

Buster Posey Scratched From Lineup Tuesday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey was scheduled to be in the lineup on Tuesday against the Rangers, but he will instead be held out due to tightness in his right hip, according to NBCSports' Alex Pavlovic. Pavlovic adds that Posey's hip issue is described as minor, and manager Gabe Kapler said that he expects […]

Alex Wood To Have Ablation Procedure On Spine

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Wood will undergo an ablation procedure on his spine, according to Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic. Wood has missed time this spring with what was described as back tightness, and Baggarly reports that manager Gabe Kapler said the procedure won't necessarily mean he misses starting the season in the […]

Josh Donaldson Collects A Pair Of Hits Against Pirates

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson went 2-for-3 with a pair of hits and a strikeout in a 4-2 loss to the Pirates Tuesday. Donaldson raised his spring batting average to .385 while recording yet another batted ball above 100 MPH. The veteran infielder has been really getting the barrel of the bat on the […]

Jose Berrios Struggles Against Pirates Tuesday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios struggled in his third outing of the spring on Tuesday against the Pirates. Berrios pitched four innings, allowing eight hits, four runs, and a walk while striking out just one batter. It is still spring, but the results weren't pretty, as the 26-year-old struggled with location, particularly with the […]

Jorge Polanco Has Left Adductor Tightness

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco (groin) was forced to leave Tuesday's game against the Pirates early due to left adductor tightness. Polanco attempted to make a diving stop in the second inning and rolled up on the ball in the process. The 27-year-old stayed in the game initially but was ultimately pulled after saying […]

Roenis Elias Will Undergo Surgery

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Roenis Elias (elbow, forearm) will undergo arm surgery. Further details are not yet known, but it now seems as though Elias will not factor into the bullpen mix for at least the start of the season, if not much longer. Elias left Thursday's game after only a single batter, cutting short […]

Jarred Kelenic Could Return To Lineup Wednesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic (knee) seems to be making good on his promise to return from his Grade 2 adductor strain quicker than anticipated. The injury was expected to keep Kelenic off the field for three to six weeks, but it now seems that the top prospect could return to the lineup as soon […]

Gio Urshela Starts At Shortstop On Tuesday

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela started at shortstop on Tuesday and went 2-for-2 with a walk against the Tigers. The Yankees flirted with the idea of having Urshela play some shortstop when shortstop Gleyber Torres and second baseman DJ LeMahieu were on the injured list last season, but the team ultimately never opted […]

Braxton Garrett Optioned To Triple-A

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Braxton Garrett was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday. Garrett seemed to have an outside chance at the fifth spot in the Marlins rotation, but it's now clear that someone else will win that job. Garrett remains one of the better arms in the Marlins system and could make some starts […]

Starting Pitcher Rankings, NFL Free Agency - The King and Pocket Aces Episode 6

In this episode of The King and Pockets Aces, RotoBaller's Scott "The King" Engel and Anthony "Pocket Aces" Aniano share their highly charged Fantasy insights. They look at the latest and upcoming NFL player moves, the Hot Stove headlines, provide Fantasy Basketball player breakdowns, and ready you for the DFS NASCAR season with strategy tips. […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Bangs Out Four Hits

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 4-for-4 with two doubles and a triple on Tuesday. Two of his hits collided with the center-field wall and missed being home runs by inches. Guerrero Jr., who just turned 22, is now 9-for-17 (.529) with two doubles, a home run, and a BB-K of 5-2. […]

Jon Lester Set To Debut Thursday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jon Lester is lined up to make his spring debut with the team on Thursday. Lester had parathyroid surgery this offseason but Washington's plans to have him as their fourth starter this season are on track. Lester struggled mightily in 2020, with a 5.16 ERA that was right in line with […]

Gerrit Cole Struggles Tuesday

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole struggled on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers as he allowed two earned runs on three hits while walking one and striking out five. The damage came off two solo home runs, so this one can likely be written off as just a couple of bad pitches by the Yankees' […]

Ryan Yarbrough Looks Sharp Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Yarbrough was sharp in Tuesday's Grapefruit League action as he threw 3 1/3 scoreless innings while allowing three hits and striking out two. Yarbrough has now thrown 4 1/3 scoreless innings this spring and could be in line for a solid 2021. He will look to build off a […]