Cole Hamels Still Without A Timetable To Return

Atlanta Braves starter Cole Hamels (shoulder) has not resumed throwing yet, according to manager Brian Snitker. The doctor who evaluated Hamels said that the veteran left-hander is progressing well, but there is no timetable set for his return. It seems likely that the 36-year-old will miss the start of the 2020 season, but the long-term […]

Alex Cobb To Throw Friday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb (illness) will throw on the side on Friday and will likely make his next spring training start on March 11. Cobb is dealing with an illness and should be just fine to be good to go by Opening Day. The veteran right-hander was held to just three starts in […]

Daniel Hudson Makes Spring Debut

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Daniel Hudson made his 2020 spring training debut on Monday, one day after team closer Sean Doolittle. Hudson allowed three runs. The team is now waiting on Will Harris to complete the spring debuts of their main bullpen trio; Harris, who has a minor abdominal injury, should throw a bullpen session […]

Tony Watson Not Concerned With Shoulder

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tony Watson (shoulder) threw his second bullpen session on Monday, and the next step for him will be to face hitters. Watson said his shoulder is feeling good and isn't too concerned about his arm. The 34-year-old left-hander should be fine for Opening Day as long as he doesn't have […]

Welington Castillo Throws To Bases

Washington Nationals catcher Welington Castillo (shoulder) threw to the bases on Sunday and should return to Grapefruit League action on Tuesday. Castillo should be just fine for Opening Day as long as he doesn't have any setbacks. The 32-year-old (33 in April) Dominican slumped to a .209/.267/.417 slash line with 12 home runs and 41 […]

Byron Buxton Not Ready Yet

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (shoulder) is still recovering from offseason surgery on his labrum. Buxton won't be in the lineup for the Twins' game tomorrow against the Tigers, where they will have eight of their nine projected starters. Judging by the buzz around the team recently regarding Buxton, he should be close to a […]

Will Harris Could Throw Bullpen This Weekend

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Will Harris (abdomen) could throw a bullpen session this weekend. Harris still has time to be ready for the start of the regular season. He posted a pristine 1.50 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 62 K's in 60 innings while saving four games for the Astros last season. The 35-year-old right-hander will […]

Nick Senzel Close To Making Cactus League Debut

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (shoulder) is close to making his spring debut after undergoing right shoulder surgery back in September. Senzel is expected to be in the lineup as the team's designated hitter for a Thursday game against the Milwaukee Brewers. While Senzel's return to the lineup is encouraging, there is some question as […]

Trent Thornton Works Three Scoreless Frames

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Trent Thornton kept his strong spring going in Monday's contest versus the Pirates. The right-hander tossed three scoreless innings while striking out a pair in the sharp performance as he's yet to allow a run through five frames this spring. Thornton is the odds-on favorite for the job as the […]

Matt Shoemaker Sharp Versus Pirates

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker had a terrific first taste of spring action, striking out five batters in his 2 2/3 innings versus the Pirates on Monday. He allowed just one hit in his 32-pitch outing but promptly picked him off first base, ending any sort of threat. Shoemaker picked up right where […]

Garrett Cooper Goes Hitless on Monday

Miami Marlins outfielder/first baseman Garrett Cooper had a rough day at the plate in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Washington Nationals. He went 0-for-3 with a strikeout, lowering his spring batting average to .286. Cooper showed that, when healthy, he could be a legitimate fantasy asset last season, but he had a hard time […]

Pablo Lopez Throws Three Innings on Monday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez made it through three innings in Monday's Grapefruit League start against the Washington Nationals. Lopez allowed one run on one hit and three walks. He struck out two and induced four groundouts on the afternoon. Lopez is a sure thing for one of the spots in the Marlins rotation, […]

Genesis Cabrera Exits With a Cracked Fingernail

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Genesis Cabrera was forced to leave Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Minnesota Twins due to a cracked fingernail. Cabrera was trying to make a case for a rotation spot, but this setback could push him out of that competition. Cabrera was a bit shaky in 20 1/3 big league innings […]

Jimmy Nelson Resumes Playing Catch

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Jimmy Nelson (lower body) resumed playing catch on Monday after the team had shut him down just four days ago. Manager Dave Roberts said that the best-case scenario for Nelson is to break camp out of the bullpen and then build up his arm as the season progresses. The 30-year-old is […]

Freddie Freeman Returns To Lineup Monday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (elbow) is in the lineup for Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Freeman was dealing with some swelling in his surgically-repaired elbow, but he is back to normal now. The ailment Freeman was dealing with is a common side effect from the surgery, so fantasy owners do […]

Chris Archer Throws Live Batting Practice

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chris Archer (neck) threw live batting practice on Monday after he was scratched from his Grapefruit League start last week with neck tightness. The Pirates feel confident that Archer will be ready for the start of the season, but it's still unknown when he'll pitch in a spring training game. The […]

Cody Bellinger Scratched Monday With Side Discomfort

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger was a late scratch from Monday's game because he "felt something in his side," according to manager Dave Roberts. The team does not believe this ailment is serious, and that Bellinger will be back in action by the end of the week. It seems as though the team is […]

Anthony Rendon Off To Scorching Spring Start

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon already is making an impact on his new team. Through his first four spring games, Rendon is 4-for-6 with one home run, four runs batted in and four runs scored. Rendon agreed to a seven-year, $245 million dollar contract in the offseason and is being brought in to […]

Brandon Marsh Progressing In Rehab

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brandon Marsh (elbow) is making progress and intends to take dry swings this week. Marsh strained his left elbow attempting to make a diving catch last week and is slowly beginning to ramp up his baseball activities. Marsh was targeting to compete for an outfield spot on the Opening Day Roster […]

Lucas Giolito To Make Debut On Friday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (chest) is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut Friday against the Cubs. Giolito suffered a chest strain early in spring training and has been making positives steps since. Giolito is looking to build off of an impressive 2019 breakout campaign and should be a strong number two […]

Yankees Asking About Steven Matz

With the New York Yankees starting pitching staff decimated by injuries, the Yankees have reportedly reached out to the New York Mets about starting pitcher Steven Matz. According to the report, the Mets are willing to listen to offers, but any deal appears, at least in the immediate term, unlikely. The Mets are deep at […]

Stephen Woods Jr. Sprains Ankle

Kansas City Royals Rule 5 pitcher Stephen Woods Jr. turned his ankle while attempting to cover first base on a groundout on Saturday, and he was lifted from the game after he promptly walked the next two hitters. Woods was acquired through the Rule 5 draft this offseason, and he was considered a long shot […]

Adalberto Mondesi Nearing Return to Action

Kansas City Royals star shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (shoulder) is finally getting close to making his spring debut. Following surgery this fall to repair his shoulder after it was violently dislocated last season, Mondesi has been doing some light drills with the team so far. Manager Mike Matheny told reporters that he's already pushing to get […]

Danny Duffy Throwing Harder This Spring

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy made his spring debut on Sunday, and he welcomed an impressive bit of good news afterward. Duffy was informed by reporters that he was already hitting 93 MPH on his fastball and touched 87 MPH on his slider. That's faster than ever for his slider, and Duffy averaged […]

Garrett Hampson Expected To Break Camp In Utility Role

Colorado Rockies utility-man Garrett Hampson got off to a rocky start last season when he struggled mightily at the plate after breaking camp with the big-league club. However, some time in Triple-A allowed him to make some adjustments, and he finished the year on a high note as he returned to the big club and […]

Nathan Eovaldi Tosses Three Scoreless Innings Against Braves

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi made his second start of the spring in Sunday's 4-2 victory against the Braves, as the 30-year-old struck out four batters, surrendered just one hit and allowed no runs in the productive three innings of work. Eovaldi is coming off of a rough season in which he produced […]

Charlie Blackmon Hits Third In The Lineup

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon spent the vast majority of last season as the team's leadoff man, and manager Bud Black is well aware of how Blackmon hits out of that spot. Once September rolled around though, Blackmon was shifted back in a regular rotation between 2nd, 3rd, and 4th position in the batting order. […]

Brandon Workman Throws Scoreless Inning Against Braves

Boston Red Sox reliever Brandon Workman made his first appearance of the spring and recorded a scoreless inning of work while striking out two batters in Sunday's 4-2 victory against the Braves. The 31-year-old is expected to begin the 2020 season as the Red Sox closer, as interim manager Ron Roenicke suggested the bullpen is […]

German Marquez Pitches Well In Spring Debut

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez (arm) looked good in his spring debut on Sunday as he threw three scoreless innings against the Angels. Marquez ended his 2019 campaign early in August when the team shut him down due to ongoing arm inflammation. The 25-year-old talked about wanting to improve the difference between his slider […]

Xander Bogaerts Expects To Be Ready For Opening Day

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (ankle) said that he is getting close to his spring training debut and expects to be ready to go for Opening Day later this month. Bogaerts has yet to appear in any game action after suffering ankle soreness early in camp, but the 27-year-old stated that he is feeling […]