Cal Quantrill To Throw Bullpen Session Monday

San Diego Padres starter Cal Quantrill (flu) is expected to throw a bullpen session on Monday. The 25-year old ramped up his activity on Sunday throwing on flat ground for the first time since coming down with the flu. Quantrill is expected to be back in the rotation towards the end of the week as […]

Andres Munoz Throws Simulated Game

San Diego Padres reliever Andres Munoz threw his first simulated game of the spring on Saturday. After fatigue derailed the end of a fantastic rookie season, Munoz is expected to throw another bullpen session on Tuesday with the hope of appearing in his first Spring Training game on Thursday. Munoz posted a 1.69 ERA through […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Suffering From Flu

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (flu) did not play in Sunday's victory over the San Francisco Giants. The 21-year old had started every other Cactus League game, going 1-for-10 with five strikeouts in three games played. Missing time will set back Tatis' already slow Spring Training, as he continues to work his way […]

Jurickson Profar Could Play Multiple Positions

San Diego Padres second baseman Jurickson Profar could see extra at-bats this season thanks to his ability to play multiple positions. Although he has worked exclusively at second during Spring Training, Padres' manager Jayce Tingler acknowledges the 27-year old's versatility could come into play. “I do feel, after seeing him play left field, after seeing […]

Blake Snell To Throw On Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell (elbow) is feeling better and is expected to throw on Tuesday after he came out of his first spring start last week "super sore." Testing on his left elbow showed no additional bone chips and just inflammation after he had bone chips removed from the same arm. The […]

Steven Brault Shut Down From Throwing

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Steven Brault (shoulder) has been shut down from throwing in camp due to a left shoulder strain. Brault will be re-evaluated in two weeks and will remain with the team during his rehab. The 27-year-old (28 in April) left-hander is unlikely to be ready by Opening Day with this news. He […]

Wander Franco To Play In Olympic Qualifiers

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, the top prospect in baseball entering the 2020 season, plans to play for the Dominican Republic as the country tries to qualify for the Olympics later this month, according to sources familiar with his decision. Phillies outfielder Jose Bautista also plans to play for the Dominican Republic, as well […]

Shane Bieber Looks Good Sunday Against Diamondbacks

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber was sharp in his start Sunday against the Diamondbacks. He tossed 2 2/3 innings, striking out two and did not allow a hit. Bieber is looking to build upon the success he had last season in which he went 15-8 with a 3.28 ERA. He deploys a four-pitch mix […]

Logan Morrison Blasts Home Runs In Back-To-Back Games

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Logan Morrison belted a three-run home run against the Reds Sunday. He also connected for another three-run homer the day prior. Morrison is in Brewers camp as a non-roster invitee and is seemingly on the outside looking in for a roster spot on the major league team this year, but his […]

Corey Kluber Strikes Out Four In First Spring Start

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Corey Kluber showed fantasy managers some good signs and bad signs in the first start with his new team on Sunday. Kluber struck out four Dodgers in three innings, but also gave up two hits, two walks, two earned runs, and one home run across 14 batters. The former-Cleveland star had […]

Eric Lauer Off To Strong Start

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Eric Lauer started Sunday's spring game against the Reds and threw 2 1/3 scoreless innings. He allowed only two hits and struck out five, walking no one. Brewers manager Craig Counsell said recently that Lauer was competing with Freddy Peralta for the fifth spot in the starting rotation. Lauer has certainly responded […]

Tommy Pham Collects First Hit Sunday

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham went 1-for-3 with an RBI single in Sunday's 7-5 victory over the San Francisco Giants. After sitting out the beginning of Spring Training with side soreness, Pham made his debut over the weekend, going a combined 1-for-6 in two games. Health permitting, the veteran outfielder should be in for […]

Wil Myers Hits Second Spring Home Run Sunday

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 7-5 victory over the San Francisco Giants. The homer was the 29-year old's second of the spring. Myers is now hitting .308 through 13 at-bats and has performed well this spring as he looks to earn the full-time role in […]

Mallex Smith Picks Up Two Hits On Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mallex Smith went 2-for-2 with two singles during the loss to the Cubs on Sunday. Smith has semi-struggled during spring training, racking up only four hits in 13 at-bats while striking out four times. However, despite his lack of statistical output thus far, he is expected to be the first Mariner selected […]

Tim Lopes Solid Once Again On Sunday

Seattle Mariners infielder Tim Lopes went 1-for-2 with a hit and an RBI during the loss to the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Lopes has stood out during spring training thus far, compiling seven hits (five doubles) and seven RBI in 13 at-bats while striking out only twice. He isn't a lock to make the opening […]

J.P. Crawford Picks Up Another Hit On Sunday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford went 1-for-3 with a single during the Cactus League loss to the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. The 25-year-old has had a solid spring thus far, accumulating five hits in 13 at-bats, second on the team behind only Tim Lopes, to go along with three RBI and only one strikeout. Crawford […]

Kendall Graveman Strikes Out Three In Loss

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Kendall Graveman logged two innings of work on Sunday in the loss to the Chicago Cubs. The 29-year-old threw 46 pitches on the day, striking out three and allowing just one hit. He also recorded a walk, but with Seattle recording eight in total on the day in addition to throwing […]

Jurickson Profar Hits First Home Run Of Spring

San Diego Padres second baseman Jurickson Profar went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in Sunday's 7-5 victory over the San Francisco Giants. Profar broke out in his fourth spring game with the Padres, collecting his first homer and first multi-hit game after going 1-for-6 through the first three games. The former top-prospect […]

Ryan Zimmerman to Have Active Spring

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman will hit about 40 times this spring training if Davey Martinez has his way. It would be Zimmerman's most in spring since 2017. The Nationals will also target about 110 games for Zimmerman this year, according to Martinez. With Howie Kendrick and Eric Thames also slated to spend time […]

Marcus Stroman Allows Solo Homer In Spring Action

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman allowed one run in two innings pitched against the Cardinals on Friday. In his second Grapefruit League outing of the season, Stroman walked one and struck out one. Although the lone run against Stroman came on a Paul Goldschmidt solo home run, he showed off a fastball that […]

Sean Doolittle Makes Spring Debut

Washington Nationals closer Sean Doolittle made his spring debut against the New York Mets on Sunday, pitching a scoreless fourth inning. He said after that he feels "like I'm in a better tempo and a better position mechanically," compared to what was a rough 2019. He set a career high with a 4.05 ERA with […]

Michael Conforto Hits First Spring Homer

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto connected for his first home run of the spring on Sunday against the Nationals. He is now hitting .267 in Grapefruit League play. In 2019, Conforto had his best season as a major leaguer hitting .257 with 33 HR, 92 RBI, and seven steals. He is currently projected to […]

Jacob deGrom Dominant In First Spring Game

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom threw three scoreless innings on Sunday against the Nationals. The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner allowed just one hit and struck out two in his three innings pitched. deGrom is coming off of a season in which he posted an 11-8 record, 2.43 ERA and 0.97 WHIP […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Connects For First Spring Homer

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. slugged his first long ball of the spring in the team's Grapefruit League loss to the Pirates on Sunday. The youngster is now 4-for-14 this spring, with the solo shot marking his first extra-base hit of the preseason and his second RBI. Guerrero Jr. has impressed his […]

Chase Anderson Roughed-Up By Pirates

Toronto Blue Jays starter Chase Anderson failed to get through the first inning versus the Pirates on Sunday, serving up three runs in 0.2 IP. He surrendered three hits while issuing three free passes, throwing just 16 of his 31 pitches for strikes in the disappointing outing. The Blue Jays acquired the 32-year-old from the […]

Nate Pearson Electric In Spring Action

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Nate Pearson dazzled in his second spring outing on Sunday, firing two perfect frames against all projected Pirates starters. He hit 100 MPH with his fastball on multiple occasions as he made relatively short work of his opponents, striking out a pair in the 20-pitch effort. Pearson won't break camp […]

Mark Canha Walking Into Big Season

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha has four walks in just 12 plate appearances this spring as the veteran outfielder attempts to back up his big 2019. Canha blasted 26 home runs to go along with 80 runs scored and 58 RBI. His .279 batting average was good, but where Canha really shines is formats that […]

Matt Olson Struggling Early In Camp

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson has just one hit in his first 10 Spring Training at-bats and has four strikeouts in that span. The sample size is obviously small and Olson should be ready to mash once the games count. Statcast loved Olson last season, he finished in the top-seventh percentile or better in […]

Matt Chapman Off To Slow Start In Camp

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman has just two hits through 11 Spring Training at-bats as he prepares for the 2020 season. One of those hits was a home run, however, and Chapman should be good to go by the time the games count for real. The Gold Glove third baseman slashed .249/.342/.506 last season […]

Xander Bogaerts Still Far From Game Action

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (ankle) is "still a ways away" from appearing in spring training games, according to interim manager Ron Roenicke. The 27-year-old suffered the ankle soreness early in camp but has been able to take batting practice and field grounders to this point. It is unclear as to when Bogaerts will […]