Isiah Kiner-Falefa Hitting His Way Into More Opportunities

Texas Rangers infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa is having a spring training to remember. After permanently ditching the catcher's gear, Kiner-Falefa is hitting the cover off the ball in 13 games. The 24-year old is slashing .419/.455/.612 with 13 hits, 10 runs, 11 RBI, four home runs, and two walks to three strikeouts. With Willie Calhoun's injury, […]

Justin Dunn Strikes Out Five Batters On Monday Night

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Justin Dunn needed only three innings to strike out five batters on Monday evening in the Cactus League loss to the Brewers. The 24-year-old has been solid this spring and currently has 10 strikeouts in just 6 2/3 innings of work while allowing only four hits, two walks and two earned […]

Taijuan Walker Strikes Out Four On Monday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Taijuan Walker logged three innings of work in the loss to the Brewers on Monday evening, giving up four hits and one run, while striking out four batters. This was a positive showing for the 27-year-old, who signed a one-year deal to return to Seattle after undergoing Tommy John surgery in […]

Kyle Lewis Goes Yard Again On Monday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis went 1-for-3 in the loss to Milwaukee, smashing a shot to left center off of Corbin Burnes in the top of the fourth. Monday marked the third homer of spring training for the 24-year-old, good for first on the team. His batting average of .192 is concerning, but with seven […]

Daniel Vogelbach Still Without A Home Run

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach went 0-for-2 with a strikeout and a walk during the loss to the Brewers on Monday. Despite failing to go yard during Cactus League play thus far, the 27-year-old is currently batting .308, while walking six times. He will likely strike out more often than fantasy managers would like […]

Evan White Continues To Improve At The Plate

Seattle Mariners first baseman Evan White went 1-for-2 with a strikeout and a walk during the loss to Milwaukee on Monday night. Despite having a lackluster reputation at the plate, the 23-year-old is having a noticeable spring and is batting .350 to go along with three doubles, second on the team behind Tim Lopes (five). […]

Shed Long Hitless In Loss On Monday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Shed Long went 0-for-4 with a strikeout during the Cactus League loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. It was another disappointing outing for the 24-year-old, who is now batting just .167 this spring to go along with seven strikeouts. He has stolen two bases; however, he will need to do […]

Byron Buxton To Take Batting Practice Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (shoulder) will take live batting practice on Tuesday. The team will evaluate him on a day-to-day basis as they determine if he'll be ready for Opening Day. Buxton had surgery last September to fix a torn labrum in his non-throwing (left) shoulder. If he can avoid setbacks, he still has […]

Willie Calhoun Has Surgery For Broken Jaw

Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun (jaw) had surgery on Monday to fix a broken jaw after being hit in the face by a pitch on Sunday. Surgeons installed a plate to steady the fracture, which should make for a quicker recovery than if his jaw had to be wired shut. General manager Jon Daniels said […]

Javier Guerra's Stock Up In Crowded Bullpen

San Diego Padres reliever Javier Guerra continues making his case for a roster spot. Through 5 1/3 spring frames, the 24-year-old has fanned five and not allowed a run. Out of options, the team’s No. 24 prospect is hoping his 99 MPH heater and potential to throw multiple innings are key differentiators to cracking the […]

Francisco Lindor, Indians Suspend Contract Talks

The Cleveland Indians and star shortstop Francisco Lindor have suspended contract extension talks, Jason Lloyd of The Athletic reports. Lindor could still sign a deal with the Indians following the season but will focus on his on-field performance for the time being. "We had good conversations. We couldn't come up with an agreement," Lindor told […]

Ryan Weber Continues Strong Start To Spring

Boston Red Sox pitcher Ryan Weber struck out four batters, allowed just one hit and threw four scoreless innings in Monday's 2-1 victory against the Braves. Weber has continued to build on his productive start to the spring, as the 29-year-old has totaled an ERA of 0.00, along with six hits allowed and a K/BB […]

Adrian Morejon Thrashed By Blue Crew

San Diego Padres pitching prospect Adrian Morejon was crushed for four earned runs in just two-thirds of an inning Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 21-year-old yielded three walks and two hits, including a two-run homer in a doomed sixth-inning appearance. Through 2 1/3 frames this spring, Morejon possesses a ghastly 38.57 ERA. The […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Could Start At Third Base

Washington Nationals infielder Asdrubal Cabrera has "embraced" a role as a mentor to fellow infielder Carter Kieboom. Cabrera is likely also the backup plan to start at third if Kieboom isn't ready at the beginning of the season. Certainly Cabrera would be more valuable as a primary starter than mostly coming off the bench. He […]

Nick Madrigal Exits Early On Monday

Chicago White Sox second baseman Nick Madrigal (head) exited Monday’s contest early with a head injury. Madrigal was playing defense and dove for a grounder that hit off of his head. Madrigal was diagnosed with a bruise above his left eyebrow, but the good news is that he didn’t show any signs of a concussion. […]

Blake Snell Has Rough Outing In Return To Mound

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell (elbow) walked four of the five batters he faced in his return to Grapefruit League action on Monday before being pulled. However, he was clocked at 97-98 mph with his fastball. Snell called his performance "ridiculous" and "brutal." The good news, though, was that the left's elbow felt […]

Michael Conforto To Meet With Team Medical Director In NY

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (side) is headed back to New York to meet with team medical director Dr. David Altchek. Conforto tweaked his side while making a catch in right field on Saturday. He did not play on Sunday or Monday and underwent an MRI, but reportedly he needs to be evaluated further. In […]

Danny Jansen Slugs Grand Slam

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen kept his strong spring going with a grand slam off Rays right-hander Trevor Richards on Monday. It was his third homer and 10th RBI of the spring as he's now hitting a cool .429 through seven games. Jansen disappointed fantasy owners in 2019 when he slashed a miserable .207/.279/.360 […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Efficient Versus Rays

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu stymied the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, tossing 4 1/3 scoreless innings in the team's win. The veteran allowed three hits while striking out four batters in the 64-pitch effort, 44 of which were thrown for strikes. Ryu is riding his momentum from his stellar 14-win, 2.32 ERA […]

Teoscar Hernandez Nearly Past Minor Groin Issue

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (groin) is feeling better after experiencing some groin soreness last week and is expected to play in the outfield as soon as Tuesday. Hernandez was able to DH in Monday's game, where he went 0-for-1 with a pair of walks in the team's split-squad game versus the Pirates. He […]

Spencer Howard Throws Live Batting Practice

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Spencer Howard (knee) has returned to the mound to throw live batting practice at Phillies camp. Howard, the Phillies second-ranked prospect, injured his knee in February during a pre-camp workout and is yet to appear in Spring Training action. Updates on the 23-year-old right-hander have been positive, however, as he's reportedly […]

A.J. Puk To Throw Tuesday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher A.J. Puk (shoulder) will start throwing again Tuesday or shortly thereafter, according to Shayna Rubin. Puk felt discomfort in his pitching shoulder during a bullpen session last week and has been shut down to rest. Initial reports were that the injury wasn't overly serious, and if Puk can start throwing again […]

Yoenis Cespedes Continues To Progress Toward Return

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (heel, ankle) has progressed to running to first base at full speed and hitting regularly in simulated games. While he cannot yet make turns at full speed, Cespedes continues to progress from the heel and ankle injuries that have kept him sidelined since mid-July 2018. The Mets are taking […]

Andrew Heaney Named Opening Day Starter

Los Angeles Angels starter Andrew Heaney was named the Opening Day starter on Sunday by manager Joe Maddon. The left-hander boasts strong strikeout totals over his career but battled injuries last season while going only 4-6 with a 4.91 ERA. The Angels are heading into their season without a true ace on their staff so […]

A.J. Minter Optioned To Triple-A Gwinnett

Atlanta Braves reliever A.J. Minter was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday afternoon. The 26-year-old was abysmal in 2019, posting a 7.06 ERA and 2.01 WHIP in just 29 1/3 innings. He is an afterthought in fantasy formats to start the 2020 season, with several better options in the Braves' bullpen. Mark Melancon will begin […]

Alex Wood Will Start Season In Rotation

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Wood will be part of the team's starting rotation to begin the season. He will work as the team's fifth starter, with Julio Urias getting the nod every fourth day. Wood only got into seven starts last season due to injury issues, but he has been a productive player throughout […]

Clayton Kershaw Set To Be Opening Day Starter

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw will be on the mound for the team's Opening Day matchup with the San Francisco Giants. It is the ninth time in Kershaw's career that he will start on Opening Day. The 31-year-old dealt with injury issues last season and still managed to tally a 16-5 record to […]

Yordan Alvarez Says He'll Be Ready For Opening Day

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez (knees) said on Monday that the pain in his knees "has gotten better" and that he'll be ready for Opening Day. Alvarez hasn't played in a spring game in eight days, but he was available to take part in baseball activities on Monday, according to manager Dusty Baker. The skipper […]

Gary Sanchez To Take Batting Practice On Monday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (back) is on track to take batting practice on Monday. Sanchez felt back soreness last Saturday and had originally been expected to play in games two days later, but was instead held out through last week. The Athletic's Lindsey Adler reported that Sanchez will be held out from games […]

Eugenio Suarez Slated To DH On Friday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez (shoulder) is expected to be the team's designated hitter in Friday's Cactus League game. Team manager David Bell also told reporters that Suarez could possibly play on Thursday if his shoulder feels good. Suarez has been brought along slowly in camp after he injured his shoulder in the offseason […]