Bryce Harper Has Bruised toe

Updating previous reports, Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (toe) suffered a bruised left big toe when he was hit by a pitch in the Grapefruit League game on Tuesday. Harper is expected to play again on Friday, according to manager Joe Girardi. The Phillies were just exercising caution with their superstar outfielder, and Harper should […]

Freddie Freeman Scratched Tuesday With Family Matter

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup due to a family matter. Alas, fantasy managers can breathe a sigh of relief, as the stellar infielder has not succumbed to any injury. Freeman will likely be back in the Braves' lineup in the coming days, as he prepares to produce […]

Johan Camargo Likely To Win Third Base Job Over Austin Riley

Atlanta Braves utility man Johan Camargo has likely won the everyday third baseman role, according to Gabe Burns of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Austin Riley has been in the running for the position all spring, and the competition is not officially over, but it seems as though Camargo has won the role for the time being. […]

Gary Sanchez Has The Flu

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (back) was diagnosed with the flu after being held out of batting practice on Tuesday. There had been some speculation that Sanchez would undergo testing for coronavirus, so this is a relatively positive outcome for Sanchez. It's unclear how long Sanchez will be sidelined with the flu, but the […]

Michael Conforto Diagnosed With Oblique Strain

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (oblique) was diagnosed with a right oblique strain on Tuesday. He was sent back to New York on Monday evening to meet with the team medical staff and he has now received his diagnosis. Conforto tweaked his side while making a catch in right field on Saturday. Conforto will […]

Eric Lauer Dealing With Shoulder Issue

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Eric Lauer has a left shoulder impingement, which is considered minor, but it will rule him out for the start of the regular season, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. That leaves Freddy Peralta and Corbin Burnes as the primary contenders for the final Brewers rotation spot. Both Peralta and Burnes […]

Giancarlo Stanton To Start Running

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (calf) will reportedly begin running on the field in the next couple of days. Stanton has yet to see game action this spring but started running on an anti-gravity treadmill last week and seems to be progressing relatively well. The Yankees have not provided a clear update on Stanton's […]

Bryce Harper Fine After Leaving Game

Updating a previous report, Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper said he is fine after being hit by a pitch in the foot and leaving Tuesday's game. Harper was removed from the game as a precaution, but it sounds like the star outfielder is fine and should continue his spring as normal. Harper slashed .260/.372/.510 with […]

Yordan Alvarez A Question Mark For Opening Day

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez (knee) will not play on Wednesday as previously reported, per manager Dusty Baker. Alvarez has been dealing with pain in his knee all spring and now his status for Opening Day is in question. The AL Rookie of the Year exploded on the scene last season but has struggled this […]

Alex Verdugo Takes Swings, Does Agility Work

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo (back) took 20 swings in the batting cages on Monday and also did some agility work on the field. Verdugo will open the season on the injured list because of a stress fracture in his back, but there's still a chance he'll return in late April. The 23-year-old has […]

Ronald Guzman, Greg Bird Still Battling At First Base

Texas Rangers first baseman Ronald Guzman and Greg Bird were essentially put on notice by their manager Chris Woodward on Tuesday. Woodward said it was "a big week" for the pair of hitters, as neither player has stepped up to claim the first base job. Todd Frazier was taking ground balls at first on Wednesday, and […]

Chris Sale To Be Reassessed At 10- 14-Day Mark

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) will be reassessed at the 10- to 14-day mark of his shutdown period, according to manager Ron Roenicke. Sale was originally expected to be shut down for just one week, so the Red Sox have pushed things back with him. Already slated to open the season on […]

Joe Jimenez Officially Named Tigers Closer

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Joe Jimenez was officially named the team's primary closer by manager Ron Gardenhire on Tuesday. This is not surprising news. Jimenez took over as the closer last season after Shane Greene was traded to the Atlanta Braves. He performed well, picking up nine saves and a career-high 82 strikeouts. We would not […]

Bryce Harper Leaves Game After Hit By Pitch On Foot

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (foot) left Tuesday's spring training game after being hit by a pitch. Harper was hit on his left foot and was pulled from the game by manager Joe Girardi. His status is uncertain as of now, but hopefully the Phillies are just being overly cautious with their star outfielder and will […]

Pirates Discussing Extensions For Joe Musgrove, Others

The Pittsburgh Pirates have approached starting pitcher Joe Musgrove, outfielder Bryan Reynolds, shortstop Kevin Newman and third base prospect Ke'Bryan Hayes about contract extensions, according to sources. Hayes, the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has yet to play in the major leagues, so agreeing to a contract extension would ensure him a spot […]

Nick Solak To See Significant Playing Time In Left Field

With Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun (jaw) expected to miss significant playing time to begin the season due to a fractured jaw, utility man Nick Solak is expected to replace Calhoun in left field, according to manager Chris Woodward. Solak had been bouncing around positions this spring, and the Rangers were trying to find a […]

David Dahl A Strong Possibility To Lead Off

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl is being considered for the leadoff spot this season, according to manager Bud Black. The growth of analytics has changed how leadoff hitters look over the last couple years, so Dahl could fit well in the role even though he's only got a career OBP of .346. If he does […]

Gary Sanchez Misses Batting Practice With Fever

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (back) had been scheduled to take batting practice on Tuesday but was held out with a fever. The Yankees are not aware if Sanchez is being tested for coronavirus, and it’s unclear what would happen if Sanchez has the virus. The Ivy League canceled their men’s basketball tournament due […]

Corbin Burnes Making A Push For A Rotation Spot

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Corbin Burnes had another stellar outing Monday, tossing four dominant innings in the Brewers 2-1 walk-off win over the Mariners at American Family Fields of Phoenix. Burnes allowed his first run of the Cactus League slate in the fourth when he gave up a leadoff home run to Kyle Lewis. However, he […]

Jazz Chisholm Optioned to Triple-A

The Miami Marlins optioned shortstop Jazz Chisholm to Triple-A. Chisholm was impressive this spring and has tons of upside, but he was never expected to make the team coming out of spring training. The Marlins also optioned first baseman Lewin Diaz and outfielder Jesus Sanchez to Triple-A. All three could be legitimate fantasy stars in […]

Brad Miller Back in the Lineup on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Brad Miller (back) will return to the Grapefruit League lineup for Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Miller missed about a week and a half due to tightness in his lower back, but the team never seemed overly concerned. Barring any further setbacks, Miller will be ready for Opening Day. […]

Max Scherzer Has Right Side "Discomfort"

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer said Tuesday that he is dealing with some discomfort on his right side, but blames it on lacking endurance in the early going. He threw long toss and plans to make his scheduled start on Sunday. Scherzer may not be concerned, but his health issues last year make any […]

Mike Clevinger Feels Good Coming Out Of Bullpen Session

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (knee) took the mound at the Indians spring training facility on Monday in his first bullpen session since having surgery to repair his partially torn meniscus. Clevinger underwent the procedure on Feb. 14 and has since made it a goal to return on the quicker end of his six- […]

Mauricio Dubon Could Spend Time In Outfield

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler said Monday that middle infielder Mauricio Dubon could see "quite a bit" of time at center field, per NBCSports.com's Alex Pavlovic. The 25-year-old has seen time at second base, shortstop, center field, and third base this preseason. The Giants view him as a flexible option who can fill playing […]

Felix Hernandez Shines Again On Monday

Atlanta Braves starter Felix Hernandez went five innings, allowing one run on six hits during Monday's 2-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox. He struck out six batters while walking two. The former Cy Young Award winner is trying to resurrect his career with the Braves, and so far through four Spring Training appearances, the […]

Sean Murphy Homers Against Texas

Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy had another strong game Monday night in Cactus League action vs the Rangers. The A's backstop went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer as he continues his solid spring after missing the first couple of weeks recovering from offseason knee surgery. Fantasy drafters that wait on catcher may want to take […]

Franklin Barreto Having A Strong Spring

Oakland Athletics second baseman Franklin Barreto is off to a strong start this spring as he competes for the starting second base job. Barreto has 11 hits and nine RBI in 14 games this spring leading to a cool 1.075 OPS. Obviously the sample size is small, but Barreto has upside based on his 19 […]

Jorge Mateo Making Case For Second Base Job

Oakland Athletics second baseman Jorge Mateo had another solid game Monday night in the competition for the starting second base job. Mateo led off the game with a walk before swiping second and moving to third on an error. He would later score on a shallow sacrifice fly as he flashed the speed that once […]

Nick Senzel Hits First Spring Homer

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel went 1-for-4 with a leadoff solo homer in a 3-3 Cactus League tie with the Chicago White Sox on Monday. Senzel is off to a slow start this spring, with that homer going into the books as his first hit in 10 spring at-bats. The former top prospect's camp got […]

Jay Bruce Expected To Open Season In Left Field

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Jay Bruce is expected to be the Opening Day left fielder, according to manager Joe Girardi. Bruce has been playing DH when he can this spring, but is expected to play the outfield later in the week. Bruce should hold down a starting outfield job until Andrew McCutchen (knee) is ready to […]