Luis Castillo Strikes Out Five

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo was sharp in his spring start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Castillo allowed one run over three innings while notching five strikeouts. The young flamethrower has allowed just two runs over his past five innings of work in Cactus League action. Castillo struck out 226 batters over 190 2/3 […]

Homer Bailey Throws Three Innings Of One-Run Ball

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Homer Bailey threw three innings against the Orioles on Thursday and allowed four hits and one run while striking out two. Bailey has a 1.80 ERA in two spring starts and is the number-four starter on the Twins depth chart right now. At 33 years old, Bailey's best days may be […]

Alex Kirilloff Records Two Hits Against Orioles

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff kept up his spring battle with Trevor Larnach in a 3-3 tie with the Orioles. Kirilloff recorded two hits, including a ninth-inning home run, his second of the spring. In six games played, the 22-year-old is batting .600 and is second on the team in hits and homers. Kirilloff probably […]

Nelson Cruz Belts Third Home Run Of Spring

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz continued his hot hitting in a tie with the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. Cruz went 3-for-3 with a solo home run to left in the first inning. The 39-year-old currently leads the team in hits, home runs, and has an OPS of 1.676. With a .351 BABIP last year, […]

Tanner Roark Strikes Out A Pair In Spring Debut

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Tanner Roark made his spring debut versus the Phillies on Thursday, allowing one run in two complete frames. He served up a home run to Roman Quinn in the first inning, but went on to strike out a pair of batters while surrendering two walks to complete his first taste […]

Ryan Borucki Progressing Slowly

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Ryan Borucki (elbow) threw from 120 feet on Thursday as he's slowly working his way back from missing nearly the entire 2019 campaign. The left-hander was limited to just under 25 innings pitched last year after undergoing elbow surgery in August. He still has time to crack the Opening Day roster […]

Victor Robles Remains Day-to-Day

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles is still day-to-day as of Thursday with an oblique injury. He had an MRI about a week ago now and is doing some hitting and throwing despite the day-to-day designation. The injury may be lingering a little bit but it doesn't seem to be a big deal yet. Still, if […]

Stephen Strasburg Throws Bullpen To Stay On Schedule

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg threw a bullpen session roughly equivalent to three innings on Thursday. He's simply putting in the work to get into a routine this spring. He doesn't seem to be resting on his laurels--and by laurels, we mean his big pile of money--after signing a $245-million contract this offseason to […]

Rick Porcello With Another Strong Spring Outing

New York Mets starting pitcher Rick Porcello had a third straight solid outing in Grapefruit League play on Thursday. Porcello pitched three shutout innings against the Cardinals with two hits allowed, one walk and four strikeouts. Porcello is coming off of an abysmal 2019 season in which he pitched to a 5.52 ERA, but he […]

Seth Lugo Throws Simulated Game

New York Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo (toe) threw 29 pitches in a simulated game on Thursday. Lugo is working his way back from a fractured left pinkie toe. Following the sim game on Thursday, Lugo indicated that he felt good. It is likely Lugo will next pitch in Grapefruit League games. Based on Lugo's […]

White Sox Extend Yoan Moncada

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada has agreed to a five-year extension to remain with the club. The new deal could potentially buy out two years of free agency. Moncada, 24, was once the top prospect in baseball and is coming off of a breakout 2019 season. The White Sox strong offseason continues and […]

Dellin Betances To Make Debut Saturday

New York Mets relief pitcher Dellin Betances (shoulder, Achilles) is scheduled for his Grapefruit League debut on Saturday. Betances appeared in only one game last season for the Yankees due to a shoulder injury and subsequent Achilles tear. If Betances experiences no setbacks as he ramps up activity, he should be ready by Opening Day. […]

Yu Darvish Scratched With Illness

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish (illness) was scratched from his Grapefruit League start on Thursday because he's dealing with a cold. It was initially reported that he was dealing with the flu, but tests proved otherwise. Second baseman Jason Kipnis is also taking the day off due to illness. Darvish, the expected Opening Day […]

Joc Pederson May Get In Minor League Games Soon

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson (side) is steadily progressing in his recovery from an irritated side/hip. The 27-year-old was taking swings in the batting cage again on Thursday, as he continues to ramp up the intensity of his workouts. As long as Pederson keeps improving, he will start to rehab in the minor leagues […]

Dustin May Resumes Playing Catch

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher prospect Dustin May (oblique) has finally resumed baseball activities as he continues to nurse a sore side. The 22-year-old was already a longshot to make the Dodgers' Opening Day roster, and his injury has put him behind schedule. The expectation is that May begins the 2020 season at Triple-A Oklahoma, […]

Chris Taylor Could Rejoin Lineup On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Chris Taylor (shoulder) may return to the starting lineup on Friday, according to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com. This news comes after a report that Taylor had recently suffered a setback in his recovery process. If the 29-year-old plays on Friday, or sometime relatively soon, it would suggest he will be ready […]

Justin Turner Set To Play On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (hand) took a pitch off of the knuckle during Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants, but he avoided any serious injury. Turner received x-rays after the game, which thankfully came back negative. The fact that he is already going to be back in the lineup is a […]

Anthony Rizzo Scratched With Blister

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (finger) has been scratched from Thursday’s lineup with a blister on his right middle finger. Rizzo should be considered day-to-day for now. Rizzo is ranked 40th overall by RotoBaller and is a safe pick in between rounds four and five in upcoming drafts. He might miss a few days […]

Jordan Montgomery Claims Rotation Job

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery is reportedly in line to start for the team this season. Injuries opened up a rotation spot for Montgomery, and he’s claimed it with a strong spring so far and an encouraging rookie year. Montgomery missed most of the past two seasons while recovering from Tommy John surgery, […]

Adalberto Mondesi Hoping To Play Next Week

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (shoulder) still isn't ready to play in spring training games, but he said that he's hoping to make his Cactus League debut next week. Mondesi is recovering from shoulder surgery but is expected to be ready for Opening Day as long as he doesn't have any setbacks. The 24-year-old […]

Brett Anderson Now Slated To Pitch Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brett Anderson (flu) had his scheduled start pushed from Tuesday to Saturday because of flu-like symptoms. The left-hander will face the Rangers on Saturday. Anderson signed a one-year deal with the Brewers after posting a 3.89 ERA over 31 starts with the A's last season. He should slot in somewhere in […]

Luis Urias Hopes To Be Cleared To Face Live Pitching

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Luis Urias (hand) is seeing a hand specialist Friday and hopes to be cleared to face live pitching. The 22-year-old infielder has been limited in spring training as he recovers from surgery for a broken hamate bone in his left hand. Urias hopes to be ready by the Brewers’ March 26 season […]

Chris Sale Shut Down For A Week With Flexor Strain

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) has been diagnosed with a flexor strain in his left arm and will be shut down from throwing for a week. It was reported on Wednesday night that Sale isn't expected to need Tommy John surgery, which is a huge relief for those that already drafted him […]

Jean Segura Scratched With Illness

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Jean Segura was scratched from the lineup Thursday due to illness. Top-prospect Alec Bohm will man the hot corner for the Phillies in their Spring Training game vs the Blue Jays. Segura is not injured, so he should be back in action soon and have plenty of time to prepare for […]

Chris Archer To Make Spring Debut Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chris Archer (neck) is scheduled to make his Grapefruit League debut on Friday against the Blue Jays. Archer was scratched from a spring start last week with neck tightness, but he's worked through the issue and is ready to go. If he can avoid any further setbacks, he should be ready […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Hopes to Practice Thursday

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (flu) did not play in Wednesday's loss to the Royals as he continues to battle the flu. The second-year infielder was seen at the Padres' complex on Wednesday wearing a mask to prevent spreading the infection to his teammates. The 21-year old has been out four days but […]

Tommy Pham Slowly Working Through Elbow Issues

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham (elbow) served as the designated hitter in Wednesday's 9-7 loss to the Kansas City Royals, going 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI. Pham, who is working his way back from a partial tear in his UCL, has yet to play the field in Spring Training. The 31-year old […]

Aaron Judge Could Still Be Ready For Opening Day

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (shoulder) said on Thursday that he only needs around 30 at-bats to prepare for the regular season and can still be ready for Opening Day as a result. Despite his optimistic outlook, Judge didn’t give any positive news regarding his health, reporting that his shoulder discomfort has been on-and-off […]

Red Sox Sign Collin McHugh To One-Year Deal

The Boston Red Sox signed pitcher Collin McHugh to a one-year contract, the team announced on Thursday. To make room on the 40-man roster, Boston designated pitcher Hector Velazquez for assignment. McHugh comes to the Sox after spending the last six seasons with the Houston Astros. In those six years, the 32-year-old went 58-35 with […]

Aaron Nola Goes Four Innings Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola allowed two earned runs in four innings in a Spring Training start Wednesday. Nola struck out two while allowing four hits and a walk in his third start this spring. Nola was a mild disappointment last season, but still put up 202.1 innings with 229 strikeouts so if his […]