Jack Flaherty to Start on Opening Day

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty will be on the mound for the Cardinals on Opening Day. He'll also take the ball for the team's first Grapefruit League game. Flaherty was excellent all of last season, but was elite in the second half, putting up a ridiculous 0.91 ERA and 0.71 WHIP. There's a […]

Leury Garcia And White Sox Come To Terms

The Chicago White Sox and infielder/outfield Leury Garcia have agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million deal with a team option for $3.5 million in 2021. Garcia hit a respectable .279 with eight home runs, 40 RBI, 93 runs scored and 15 stolen bases over 140 games. Garcia plays all over the diamond, but is likely […]

White Sox Extend Aaron Bummer

The Chicago White Sox have signed relief pitcher Aaron Bummer to a five-year, $16 million contract extension. The extension also has two club options and can reach $31 million. Bummer was very useful out of the White Sox bullpen last year and threw to a 2.13 ERA with 60 strikeouts in 67 2/3 innings. Bummer […]

Jimmy Nelson Throws Successful Bullpen

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson (back, groin) came out of his bullpen session on Friday healthy, according to manager Dave Roberts. Nelson is a little behind the other starters in camp as he competes for the No. 5 rotation spot, but he could still be ready for Opening Day as long as he […]

Joc Pederson Dealing With Sore Hip

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson (hip) had a light day on Friday to receive treatment for a sore right hip, which he said was a minor injury. Pederson should be just fine as long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks in spring training. After a nixed trade to the Angels, the left-handed slugger will […]

Kenley Jansen Working On Slider In Camp

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen threw a bullpen session on Friday with Rick Honeycutt, Orel Hershiser and Joel Peralta in order to work on his slider. Jansen said he worked on his cutter and two-seamer in the offseason, but he said he needs to devote some time to improving his slider. Jansen had a […]

Mookie Betts To Lead Off For Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that outfielder Mookie Betts will be the team's primary leadoff hitter in 2019. Betts has hit leadoff in 562 of his career 780 at-bats. The 2018 American League MVP and four-time All-Star is moving to the top of perhaps the best lineup in baseball. He hit .295/.391/.524 with […]

Miles Mikolas Could Get Late Start To Season

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas (forearm) will get a late start to spring training and is not expected to be ready for Opening Day. Mikolas received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his sore right forearm, but he stated that he expects it to be all set after recovery and not a lingering issue. "If […]

Brent Rooker Leaves Game After Being Hit On Helmet

Minnesota Twins outfielder Brent Rooker was hit on the helmet by a pitch during Friday's exhibition game against the University of Minnesota. While he will likely undergo tests for a concussion over the next few days, it's fortunate that Rooker was able to walk off the field. The former 35th selection in the 2017 Draft […]

Phillies Avoid Arbitration With Hector Neris

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris agreed to a $4.6 million deal to avoid arbitration. The deal includes a $7 million team option for 2021 which would have been Neris' final year of arbitration eligibility before free agency. Neris had a career-year last season posting 28 saves with a 1.02 WHIP which were backed up […]

Ryan Borucki To Play Catch Monday

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Ryan Borucki (elbow) is set to resume throwing on Monday after getting shut down for precautionary measures earlier this week. The southpaw was limited to just under 25.0 IP combined last season after dealing with his injured elbow, which eventually led to surgery in August to remove bone spurs. The Jays […]

Michel Baez Ready To Start Despite Long Odds

San Diego Padres pitcher Michel Baez is building up as a starter this spring training. Amongst a crowded group, Baez is likely seventh in line for the rotation behind Cal Quantrill, but the Friars believe he fits the bill. The 24-year-old prospect debuted in 2019 to a 3.03 ERA (4.36 FIP) and 8.5 K/9 in […]

Danny Santana Exits After One Inning

Texas Rangers outfielder Danny Santana (calf) was removed from the first game of spring training on Friday for precautionary reasons. The utility man led off against the Kansas City Royals and grounded out on the first pitch he saw. Santana was a big surprise in 2019 as he produced all over the diamond for Texas […]

Luis Robert Leading Off Saturday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert will be leading off on Saturday. Robert is arguably the best prospect in the game and has sky high potential heading into 2020. White Sox manager Rick Renteria recently said that third baseman Yoan Moncada and shortstop Tim Anderson would bat first and second when the season starts, but […]

Michael Kopech Throwing Well In Spring Training

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech (elbow) showed “electric” stuff, according to White Sox catcher Seby Zavala. Kopech was once one of the best pitching prospects in the game and a key piece back in the Chris Sale deal, but he underwent Tommy John surgery in 2018 and missed all of 2019. Kopech has unlimited […]

Robinson Chirinos To Miss A Week Of Spring Training Games

Texas Rangers catcher Robinson Chirinos (hamstring) will not be behind the plate when the team takes the field for their first spring training game on Friday against the Kansas City Royals. The offseason acquisition is still nursing a hamstring strain that he suffered in January and will be limited to bullpen work for the next week. […]

Brendan McKay Dealing With Shoulder Soreness

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that starting pitcher/designated hitter Brendan McKay (shoulder) has been dealing with some shoulder stiffness, but the two-way prospect threw from 120 feet on Friday, so the injury isn't believed to be serious. McKay has yet to throw a bullpen session in camp. The 24-year-old hits from the left […]

Yoenis Cespedes Not Yet Fully Running This Spring

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, still recovering from heel surgeries and a broken left ankle, has yet to run all-out sprints this spring training. Due to a number of injuries, Cespedes has not played in a game since July 2018 and has played in only 119 games since the beginning of 2017. Heading into […]

Rockies, White Sox The Front-Runners For Yasiel Puig

The Colorado Rockies and Chicago White Sox have emerged as the front-runners to sign outfielder Yasiel Puig. Puig is easily the biggest name left on the free-agent market, but he could have a home soon. Landing with either team would be enticing from a fantasy point of view, but the main question would be how […]

Gregory Polanco To DH In First Two Spring Games

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (shoulder) will be used as a designated hitter in his first two spring games, according to manager Derek Shelton. Polanco isn't really limited at all physically in camp, but the Pirates are slow playing it with him after he's dealt with shoulder problems the last two seasons. Some fantasy managers […]

No Timetable For Alex Verdugo

Boston Red Sox manager Ron Roenicke said that the team still doesn't have a timetable on outfielder Alex Verdugo (back). Verdugo is running outside and also threw for the first time since September on Thursday. It sounds like he's making some progress from a stress fracture in his back, but it seems more likely than […]

Luis Severino Leaves Camp For Testing

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (elbow) has left camp and is headed to New York for a battery of tests starting Monday. The Yankees don't know how long Severino will need to be shut down, and manager Aaron Boone said it's too early to say if the 26-year-old will be ready for the […]

Archie Bradley Wins Arbitration, Remains Buy-Low Candidate

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Archie Bradley won his arbitration case against the Diamondbacks and is set to earn $4.1 million this year. He took over as the closer halfway through the season in 2019 and saved 18 games. The Diamondbacks are sporting an improved lineup and should be in line for an increase in wins, which means […]

Lucas Giolito To Throw On Saturday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (chest) is scheduled to throw on Saturday. Giolito was sidelined early in spring training with a strained chest muscle, but appears to be making progress. Giolito is coming off a breakout campaign in 2019 and RotoBaller has him as the number 16 starting pitcher entering 2020. Giolito pitches […]

Carlos Carrasco Diagnosed With Minor Hip Issue

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (hip) was diagnosed with a mild strain of his right hip flexor Friday. The news comes with a sigh of relief, as the Indians look to keep their rotation as healthy as possible going into Opening Day. They've already lost starter Mike Clevinger for an extended period of time, and […]

Paul Goldschmidt Dealing With Elbow Soreness

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is dealing with elbow soreness early in spring training. "Goldy" may miss the first few Grapefruit League games, but it is not expected to be much of a concern going forward. It seems like the Cardinals are just being careful in order to make sure their first baseman […]

Jeurys Familia Sharp In Live Bullpen Session

New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia impressed during a live bullpen session on Thursday. He reportedly induced swings and misses and weak contact from Peter Alonso, Jeff McNeil and Dominic Smith. Familia is coming off of a horrific 2019 campaign in which he posted a 5.70 ERA, a 1.73 WHIP and 63 strikeouts in 60 […]

Dinelson Lamet Won't Be Coddled In 2020

San Diego Padres starter Dinelson Lamet should have no workload limitations this season. The 27-year-old former prospect underwent Tommy John surgery in 2018 and returned last year to toss 73 frames across 14 starts. After shaking the rust, Lamet closed the season strong, posting a 3.60 ERA and electric 13.5 K/9 in his final nine […]

Aristides Aquino Has Minor League Options Left

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Aristides Aquino, who burst onto the scene in 2019, has minor league options remaining, which will make it even tougher to crack the Opening Day roster after the Reds added outfielders Nick Castellanos and Shogo Akiyama in free agency. Aquino hit .320 with 14 home runs and a 1.160 OPS in his […]

Rowdy Tellez On The Roster Bubble

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Rowdy Tellez appears to be facing an uphill battle to make the roster out of spring training. Toronto must pick three of infielder Joe Panik, outfielders Derek Fisher and Anthony Alford and Tellez. Fisher and Alford are out of minor league options and Panik is almost a sure bet to […]