Bryce Harper Homers Twice Versus Pirates

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper hit a pair of home runs in a Spring Training win over the Pirates Wednesday. Harper had been having a quiet spring, he had just five at-bats before Wednesday, but announced his presence in a big way. Harper quietly put up an impressive .897 OPS last season and backed it […]

Rougned Odor Hits Second Spring Home Run

Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor kick-started a six-run rally against the Colorado Rockies with a two-run home run on Wednesday. After striking out and grounding out in his first two at-bats, Odor hit Daniel Bard's pitch over the fences and drove in Isiah Kiner-Falefa in the bottom of the sixth inning. The second baseman […]

Lance Lynn Experiments With Offspeed Pitches

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Lance Lynn threw more offspeed pitches in his four-inning outing versus the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday, and the results were mixed. Lynn gave up seven hits and four runs, but also struck out four Rockies and did not walk a batter. Lynn threw his fastball on over 70 percent of his […]

J.A. Happ Strikes Out Six Over Four Innings

New York Yankees starting pitcher J.A. Happ pitched four shutout innings against the Phillies on Wednesday, allowing three baserunners and striking out six. Happ struggled last season with a 4.91 ERA in 161 innings but owned a strong 3.48 ERA over his previous four seasons. A career-worst 5% home-run rate and poor 20.7% strikeout rate […]

Justin Turner's X-Rays Come Back Negative

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (hand) saw his X-rays come back negative after taking a pitch off of his knuckle during Wednesday's Cactus League matchup with the San Francisco Giants. Turner managed to dispel the majority of concerns during the game, as he hit a home run two innings after the incident. The […]

Brad Peacock Throws Off Mound Wednesday

Houston Astros pitcher Brad Peacock (neck) was scheduled to throw off a mound for the first time this spring on Wednesday. Peacock has been struggling with nerve issues in his neck, effectively ending his chances of opening the regular season in the starting rotation. The 32-year-old right-hander has proven highly effective in a relief role […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Posts Three Hits Against Tigers

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. went 3-for-3 at the plate in Wednesday's 13-9 loss against the Tigers, while adding two runs scored and one RBI in the contest. Bradley Jr. connected on his second home run of the spring off of Tigers right-handed starter Ivan Nova, bringing his batting average up to .412 […]

Taijuan Walker Looks Good Wednesday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (elbow) threw two innings in a B game on Wednesday and allowed no hits, no walks and struck out two while throwing 21 of his 31 pitches for strikes. Walker had been limited to bullpen sessions and live batting practice in camp as the team slowly prepares him for […]

Tyler Beede Diagnosed With UCL Sprain

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tyler Beede (elbow) underwent an MRI exam on Tuesday night and was diagnosed with a flexor strain and a UCL sprain in his right elbow. The Giants are gathering second opinions and will have more information on his diagnosis later this week. The right-hander doesn't think he'll need surgery, but […]

Ty Buttrey Throws Successful Bullpen

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Ty Buttrey (intercostal) said his bullpen session on Wednesday went "phenomenally." Buttrey will have time to build back up and be ready for Opening Day as long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks. The 26-year-old (27 later this month) should open the season as the primary eighth-inning setup man in […]

J.D. Martinez Blasts Three-Run Home Run Against Tigers

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter J.D. Martinez launched his second home run of the spring in Wednesday's 13-9 loss against the Tigers, as the 32-year-old went 2-for-3 to go along with three RBI, one run scored and a strikeout in the contest. Martinez has produced two home runs, four RBI, two runs scored, a .267 […]

Griffin Canning Getting Second Opinion Thursday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Griffin Canning (elbow) is scheduled to get a second opinion on Thursday, and the Angels will provide an update on his status on Friday. Canning is dealing with some elbow issues this spring, and he seems likely to miss the start of the regular season. Depending on the tests, the […]

Xander Bogaerts Makes Spring Training Debut

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (ankle) made his first appearance of the spring and finished 0-for-2 at the plate with two strikeouts, while batting third in the lineup against right-handed starting pitcher Ivan Nova and serving as the designated hitter in Wednesday's 13-9 loss against the Tigers. Bogaerts was delayed at the start of […]

Chris Sale Not Expected To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) is not expected to undergo Tommy John surgery at this point, according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. It was discovered Monday that Sale experienced elbow soreness after a live bullpen session he threw on Sunday, leading the 30-year-old to an MRI and second opinion by Dr. James […]

Frank Schwindel Homers Twice Against Red Sox

Detroit Tigers first baseman Frank Schwindel hit two home runs on Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox. He hit a two-run homer in the first inning off Jeffrey Springs and another two-run homer in the sixth inning off Heath Hembree. Schwindel signed a minor league deal with the Tigers last May after being released by the […]

Aaron Judge To Undergo More Testing On Shoulder

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (shoulder) underwent more testing on his shoulder on Wednesday. Judge experienced shoulder discomfort early in spring training and has yet to see game action. Manager Aaron Boone did not elaborate on the specifics of Wednesday's tests, and with Judge already ruled out for Opening Day, it seems increasingly unlikely […]

Raisel Iglesias Allows Two Runs Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias allowed two runs in one inning in a 6-6 tie with the Chicago Cubs in Cactus League action on Wednesday. Iglesias allowed two hits and struck out one in the frame. The rough outing raises Iglesias' ERA to 10.80 this spring. Iglesias struggled at times in 2019, posting a 3-12 […]

Chris Taylor Suffers Recovery Setback

Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Chris Taylor (shoulder) encountered a setback in his recovery process, and he will not play until he is back to 100 percent health, according to manager Dave Roberts. The team does not consider the ailment to be a long-term issue, and Taylor may be available for Opening Day. The 29-year-old's […]

Cody Bellinger Will Return To Lineup On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (back) will return to Cactus League action on Thursday. The 24-year-old has been resting since Sunday with a knot in his back, but he is back to feeling normal. Fantasy owners can breathe easier, knowing that Bellinger is at full health heading into the 2020 season. Expect the All-Star […]

Felix Pena Doubtful To Be Ready By Opening Day

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Felix Pena (knee) is doubtful to be ready by Opening Day. Manager Joe Maddon intimated as much as Pena continues his rehab after tearing his ACL last season. It is unclear, when healthy, what role Pena will have this season but served as an opener on multiple occasions last season. Pena's […]

Tommy La Stella Scratched From Lineup

Los Angeles Angels second baseman Tommy La Stella (back) was scratched from the lineup on Wednesday. La Stella is dealing with back stiffness and the team is taking a cautious approach with Opening Day still weeks away. The Angels are counting on La Stella to be their leadoff man this season and jump-start a revamped […]

Martin Maldonado Targeting Friday For Return

Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado (thumb) hopes to return to the diamond by Friday. The veteran catcher took a foul tip off his thumb and is dealing with some swelling after aggravating it later in the game. If this was the regular season, Maldonado certainly could play through the injury. But the team is taking […]

Yordan Alvarez Out The Rest Of The Week

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez (knee) will be sidelined the next three to four days with soreness in his knee. The second-year phenom admitted to reporters that it has been bothering him for a few days and is only 2-for-12 in the early parts of spring. Alvarez won the AL Rookie of the Year award […]

J.D. Davis Appears On Track For Opening Day

New York Mets infielder/outfielder J.D. Davis (shoulder) believes that he will be ready for Opening Day. Davis, who took full swings during batting practice on Wednesday, is ahead of schedule in his return from a jammed left shoulder. The Mets appear intent on getting Davis into the lineup as much as possible during the season. […]

Steven Matz To Pitch Saturday

New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz (illness) threw a side session on Wednesday, after being sent home early Tuesday due to an illness. Originally scheduled to pitch on Friday in Grapefruit League play, Matz will now start on Saturday. Matz is currently in a competition with Michael Wacha for the Mets fifth rotation spot. […]

Jed Lowrie Still With No Timeline To Appear In Games

New York Mets infielder Jed Lowrie (leg) still has no timeline to appear in Grapefruit League games due to lingering left leg injuries. Although he is fully participating in drills, he is sporting a large brace on his left leg that is preventing him from getting into games. Lowrie missed nearly all of last season […]

Matt Adams To Resume Baseball Activities

New York Mets first baseman Matt Adams has passed all of his additional cardiac testing. Adams will return to the Mets spring training facility on Thursday and resume full baseball activities on Friday. Adams hit just .226 with a .741 OPS, 20 home runs and 56 RBI in 111 games for the Nationals in 2019. If […]

Yasmani Grandal Returns

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (calf) is expected to catch a few innings on Friday versus the Cubs. Grandal had been sidelined with a strained left calf and caught three innings in a “B” game and had two plate appearances on Wednesday versus the Reds. Grandal should be one of the first catchers off […]

Austin Wynns Scratched From Lineup Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Austin Wynns will not play Wednesday after being hit in the groin by a foul ball several days ago, per MLB.com's Joe Trezza. This is a precautionary measure to ensure that he is fully healed before taking the field again. Consider him day-to-day going forward.

Jose Iglesias Has Quad Cramp, Hopeful To Play Thursday

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Wednesday that shortstop Jose Iglesias is dealing with a quad cramp, per MLB.com's Joe Trezza. It is hopeful that Iglesias will return to the lineup on Thursday, so the cramp does not sound severe. The 30-year-old posted a .288/.318/.407 slash line with 11 home runs, 59 RBI, and six […]