Stephen Piscotty Hits In Batting Cage

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty (rib cage) took batting practice in the batting cage on Wednesday, according to Susan Slusser. Piscotty has been out with a rib injury and hopes to take batting practice on the field Thursday before hopefully getting into games this weekend. Piscotty only played in 93 games last season due to […]

Matt Carpenter Scratched from Wednesday's Game

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter was scratched from Wednesday's Grapefruit League game due to back tightness. He was removed from the lineup shortly before the first pitch, replaced at third base by Nolan Gorman. Carpenter seems to go through back issues every spring, and was limited to just 129 games last season. He hit […]

J.D. Davis Has No New Structural Damage

The results of an MRI taken on New York Mets infielder/outfielder J.D. Davis (shoulder) on Wednesday did not reveal any tears or new structural damage, according to Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen. Davis did have old structural damage in his labrum that the Mets were aware of, but it was an asymptomatic non-issue. For […]

Justin Verlander Scratched From Spring Start Thursday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (groin) was scratched from his Grapefruit League start on Thursday with groin discomfort, according to manager Dusty Baker. Instead, the 2019 American League Cy Young will throw a simulated game on Thursday, so the injury doesn't appear to be very serious. For a pitcher that just turned 37, though, […]

Freddy Peralta Finalizing Long-Term Extension With Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to a new five-year deal with pitcher Freddy Peralta. The deal is for five years and $15.5 million with two club options that could bring the value up to $30 million, per Ken Rosenthal with The Athletic. The 23-year-old has been battling for a spot in the rotation this spring, […]

Niko Goodrum Dealing With Sore Groin

Detroit Tigers infielder Niko Goodrum (groin) has been held out of the last two spring games as a precaution as he deals with a sore groin. Goodrum could be back in the Grapefruit League lineup on Wednesday. He should be fine for the start of the regular season. Goodrum's greatest contribution to fantasy owners is […]

Julio Teheran Won't Start Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Julio Teheran (hamstring) will miss his spring training start on Wednesday due to left hamstring tightness. An MRI exam came back negative, however, according to general manager Billy Eppler. Griffin Canning will get the start on the mound instead against the Dodgers. It doesn't sound like a serious injury for […]

Gregory Polanco Playing The Field Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (shoulder) will make his first spring training start in right field on Wednesday. Polanco will hit fifth against the Red Sox. The 28-year-old Dominican played in just 42 games in 2019 because of issues with his surgically repaired left shoulder, but he's without limitations this spring and is looking to […]

Michael Wacha Shows Improved Velocity

New York Mets starting pitcher Michael Wacha showed improved velocity in his first outing of spring training on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers. Wacha consistently threw 94 to 96 mph in two innings of work, allowing one hit and two walks with two strikeouts. Last season with the Cardinals, Wacha averaged 93.4 mph with his […]

Adam Haseley In Concussion Protocol

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Adam Haseley is in the concussion protocol after being removed from Tuesday's Spring Training game. Haseley banged his head on the ground attempting to make a diving catch and has a cut on his forehead where his sunglasses scratched him. The Phillies will be cautious with their young outfielder, as they should […]

John Means In "Midseason Form" In Tuesday Start

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that starting pitcher John Means was in "midseason form" in his spring training start Tuesday, per BaltimoreBaseball.com's Rich Dubroff. The 26-year-old All-Star pitched 1 1/3 innings, allowing two runs on three hits and no walks with three strikeouts. Said Hyde, "Fastball had really good life. Really good changeups, good […]

Pablo Sandoval To Make Spring Debut Friday As DH

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler said that third baseman Pablo Sandoval (elbow) will make his spring training debut Friday night as a designated hitter, per Bay Area News Group's Kerry Crowley. The 33-year-old veteran posted a .268/.313/.507 slash line with 14 home runs and 41 RBI in 296 plate appearances in 2019. While Panda is […]

Lucas Giolito Throws Bullpen Session On Tuesday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (chest) threw sliders and curveballs on Tuesday during a bullpen session. Giolito suffered a chest muscle strain at the beginning of spring training, but is showing positive signs of returning for Opening Day. Giolito will throw another bullpen session on Friday. Giolito is coming off of his first […]

Gabriel Arias Turning Heads

San Diego Padres shortstop prospect Gabriel Arias has been a standout early in camp. Part of the organization since 2017, the 19-year-old posted an .809 OPS with 17 homers and eight steals in High-A last year across 511 plate appearances. He’s emerged as a top-10 prospect for the Padres. A plus defender gradually tapping into his […]

Mike Trout Walks And Scores In Spring Debut

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout walked and scored in the first inning of the Angels 7-3 spring training win over the Reds. The Angels unleashed most of their starters for the first time this spring and scored two runs in each of their first three innings played for an early 6-0 lead. The team's […]

Jesus Luzardo Has Solid Spring Debut

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo pitched two scoreless innings in his first start of Spring Training. Luzardo allowed a single and struck out two while sitting between 95-97 MPH with his fastball in an impressive debut for the top-prospect. A's manager Bob Melvin already said Luzardo and fellow rookie A.J. Puk don't have a […]

Riley Greene Hits His Second HR of Spring Training

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene hit his second home run of spring training on Tuesday against the New York Mets. Greene is off to a blistering start this spring; he is 2-2 with two home runs and three walks. Greene was the fifth overall pick in the 2019 MLB draft. At age 19, he is […]

Albert Pujols Drives In Two Runs

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols cracked a two-run single in the Angels 7-3 spring training win over the Reds on Tuesday. The Angels got a taste of what this new-look lineup is capable of in the first inning with Mike Trout coaxing a walk, Anthony Rendon smacking a single and Pujols cashing in […]

Zach Plesac Working On New Curveball Grip

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Zach Plesac has been spending time refining his curveball accuracy and usage this offseason. Plesac struggled to locate his curveball in 2019 and only threw it 10 percent of the time. “I was spiking it last year. I think it was causing my wrist to get loose and I was getting […]

Anthony Rendon Makes Instant Impact

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon went 2-for-2 in his first spring game with the Angels on Tuesday. The big-name offseason signee of the season wasted little time, singling and later scoring in the first inning of the Angels 7-3 victory. He came up with runners on base in the second inning and promptly […]

Steven Matz In Competition For Fifth Rotation Spot

New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz is now in a spring competition with Michael Wacha for the fifth rotation spot. The belief is that the Mets may choose their fifth starter based on specific matchups, use an opener like Seth Lugo or Robert Gsellman and then turn to Matz and/or Wacha later in games, […]

Hunter Harvey Recovering From Flu, Spring Debut Unknown

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Hunter Harvey is still recovering from the flu but has been able to throw in the bullpen, per MASNSports.com's Roch Kubatko. He is still recovering from congestion and does not have a timetable for his spring debut. The 25-year-old has long been one of the O's higher-valued prospects but has been […]

Rowdy Tellez Launches Spring Homer

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Rowdy Tellez cranked his first homer of the spring off of Phillies right-hander Jake Arrieta on Tuesday. The bomb was of the three-run variety as he added an RBI double to put his early Grapefruit League total to six. Tellez is currently on the roster bubble with his limited defensive […]

Luis Severino Needs Tommy John Surgery

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (elbow) needs Tommy John surgery. Severino came into spring training with forearm discomfort and elbow issues, and the pitcher got bad news upon further evaluation. If Severino opts to get the surgery early then he could be back in time for Opening Day next season, but the Yankee […]

J.D. Davis To Get MRI On Left Shoulder

New York Mets infielder/outfielder J.D. Davis (shoulder) will undergo an MRI exam on his left shoulder Wednesday, the result of a jammed left shoulder suffered in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers. Davis left the game in the fifth inning after diving to field a ground ball at third base. Davis was examined by the […]

Nate Pearson Dominates In Spring Debut

Toronto Blue Jays starter Nate Pearson flashed his potential big-league promise in his first taste of Grapefruit League action against the Yankees on Tuesday. He struck out all three batters he faced in an impressive 12-pitch frame, including one looking and two via the whiff. Ranked as MLB's eighth overall prospect, Pearson has intriguing dynasty […]

Rafael Devers Could Make Spring Training Debut on Friday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers could potentially make his Grapefruit League debut on Friday against the Twins. The 23-year-old arrived late at spring training camp because of the birth of his second daughter in the Dominican Republic, causing him to miss the start of the Red Sox exhibition schedule. Devers is coming off […]

Austin Gomber Throws Two Innings on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Austin Gomber got the start for Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Washington Nationals. He tossed two innings, allowing one run on three hits and a walk while striking out one. It wasn't the greatest outing for Gomber, but he was able to limit damage and threw 15 of his […]

David Fletcher Hears Praise From Joe Maddon

Los Angeles Angels infielder/outfielder David Fletcher has earned early praise from his new manager Joe Maddon. Fletcher enjoyed a solid season last year, hitting .290 while playing excellent infield defense and appearing in a career-high 154 games. Now Maddon wants to utilize him in the outfield. "I want to get him in the game as […]

Brandon Marsh Injures Elbow

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brandon Marsh (elbow) suffered a left elbow strain and could be on the shelf for the rest of the spring. The 22-year-old prospect suffered the injury attempting a diving catch in the outfield and his timetable to return is unknown at this time. The Angels were hoping that Marsh could compete for […]