Hector Velazquez Finishes Spring On High Note

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Hector Velazquez pitched four shutout innings against the Cubs on Tuesday. He only allowed three hits, struck out two batters and walked one. Prior to spring training, Velazquez was a long shot to make the rotation. Due to injuries, he takes over the fourth spot in the rotation and has […]

Greg Bird Undergoes Successful Surgery

New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird underwent successful surgery on his right foot at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan on Tuesday. The 25-year-old was scratched from Sunday’s lineup with a foot injury and after undergoing an MRI and CT scan, it was determined that he needed surgery. Dr. Martin O’Malley performed the […]

Craig Kimbrel Strikes Out Two Against The Cubs

Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel pitched a clean inning against the Cubs on Tuesday, striking out two batters and walking none. Kimbrel spent most of the offseason back home in Boston supporting his daughter and her medical concerns. Manager Alex Cora had no doubt that when the season started Kimbrel would be closing down […]

Daniel Murphy To Start Season On DL

Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy (knee), as expected, will start the season on the 10-day disabled list. He is slowly recovering from microfracture surgery in the offseason. For whatever reason, the Nationals declined to announce this ahead of time, but given the fact that he didn't play games or practice lateral fielding, the move […]

Koda Glover Starts 2018 On DL, Miguel Montero Takes Roster Spot

Washington Nationals reliever Koda Glover (shoulder) will begin the season on the 60-day disabled list due to shoulder tendinitis. Backup catcher Miguel Montero will take his spot on the 40-man roster. Glover, who was once being groomed as the team's closer, has battled injuries to his hip, back and shoulder for the past two seasons. […]

Rafael Devers Does Not Play Tuesday

According to Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe, Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (knee) is not playing in Tuesday's game. Devers said he felt fine after bruising his right knee in a home plate collision in Monday's game. While he will not do any running, Devers will get some work done in the […]

Ryan Zimmerman Will Start Opening Day

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman was left out of the lineup for the final preseason game on Tuesday, but manager Dave Martinez says he'll start Thursday for Opening Day. The team insists there's nothing wrong, pointing to Zimmerman's minor league game at-bats. He's also taken batting practice and did appear in one Cactus League […]

Ichiro Suzuki Expected To Play Tuesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (calf) is expected to play seven innings on Tuesday, and it looks like he'll be the last decision for the Mariners final Opening Day roster. Suzuki will travel to Seattle with the team after camp. Suzuki could play a lot to begin the season with Mitch Haniger also injured, but […]

Derek Holland Makes Giants Rotation

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Derek Holland will make the Giants rotation. Holland needed injuries to Madison Bumgarner (hand) and Jeff Samardzija (shoulder) to lock down a spot. This spring, Holland had a 4.05 ERA and 23 strikeouts in 20 innings. The veteran probably won’t help owners much outside of streaming in good matchups. He […]

Eric Sogard Scratched From Lineup

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Eric Sogard (neck) was scratched from the team's final spring lineup on Tuesday. He was returning from a family funeral, but Sogard was also dealing with a neck issue over the weekend. It's likely nothing serious, but it's worth watching with Opening Day on Thursday. Sogard hits for very little power […]

Caleb Smith To Start Game 2 For Marlins

Miami Marlins pitcher Caleb Smith will start the second game of the season on Friday at home against the Cubs. Odrisamer Despaigne will start the third game on Saturday. Smith had a 7.71 ERA and 1.66 WHIP in nine outings (two starts) in his first big league action with the Yankees last year, but posted […]

Mariners Adding Jayson Werth On Minor League Deal

The Seattle Mariners are signing free-agent outfielder Jayson Werth to a minor league deal on Tuesday. He will stay in extended spring training a while to get in shape before joining Triple-A Tacoma. The grizzled veteran saw very little interest on the open market over the winter after being injured for much of last season […]

Shelby Miller Completes Successful Bullpen Session

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Shelby Miller (elbow) completed his fifth bullpen session of the spring on Tuesday afternoon. Miller threw 35 pitches during the session, which included breaking balls for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery. Nothing has changed in his timetable, and he should remain out until around the All-Star break. Miller is […]

Chris Young Granted Release From Padres

San Diego Padres pitcher Chris Young requested and was granted his release by the Padres after it was unlikely he was going to make the team due to 40-man roster issues. The Padres had been looking at Young as fitting into a long-relief role on the team after he posted a 7.53 ERA and 1.46 […]

Brad Boxberger Named Diamondbacks Closer

Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Brad Boxberger has officially been named the closer by manager Torey Lovullo. The announcement ends a three-man competition between Boxberger, Archie Bradley and Yoshihisa Hirano. Boxberger last closed for the Rays in 2015, notching 41 saves in 69 games. With the D'Backs looking like a playoff team again, Boxberger will have plenty […]

Carlos Carrasco Finishes Up a Rough Spring

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco finished up a rough Cactus League season on Monday night, pitching four innings while allowing six runs on five hits. Carrasco closes out the spring with a 7.71 ERA and five home runs allowed in 18 2/3 innings. Still, he flashed his upside, striking out 23 and walking only […]

Rob Refsnyder Won't Make the Opening Day Roster

Cleveland Indians infielder Rob Refsnyder has been informed that he will not make the Opening Day roster. Refsnyder had a chance to make the team as a backup infielder, but he struggled in Cactus League play, hitting just .191/.298/.362. He'll likely make some big league appearances this season, but he won't have any legitimate fantasy […]

Andrew Heaney to Throw off Mound Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels starter Andrew Heaney (elbow) will throw off a mound on Tuesday. That is the first step toward returning from an elbow injury that has hampered him over the last few weeks. Heaney should be good to go shortly after the season begins. However, his injury history and ugly 7.06 ERA make him […]

Alec Hansen To Start In Double-A

Chicago White Sox starting pitching prospect Alec Hansen will begin the 2018 season in Double-A Birmingham. Hansen is one of the top pitching prospects for the White Sox but has carried injury risk throughout his young career. Hanson is unlikely to make an impact in 2018, but if all goes well, he could be in […]

JaCoby Jones Makes Tigers Opening Day Roster

Detroit Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones was told he has made the team, sources reported Monday. The young outfielder had a stellar spring training with a .997 OPS on the back of 17 hits, five of which went for extra bases. He also swiped three bags and played well defensively. Despite that, his spot on the […]

Healthy Miguel Cabrera Poised For Bounceback

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera looks like his old self this spring, and that's great news for fantasy owners that took a chance on the veteran slugger. After an abysmal 2017 campaign that amounted to the worst of his big league career, Miggy looks healthy and primed for a bounce-back year in 2018. Through […]

Steven Wright Starts Season On DL, Suspension Will Begin Upon Activation

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Steven Wright (knee) will start the season on the disabled list, according to Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston. Additionally, Wright also had a platelet-rich plasma shot in his left knee on Monday. Wright is still recovering from knee surgery in May. Wright was also recently suspended 15 games for […]

Matt Joyce Hopes To Return To Action On Tuesday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Matt Joyce (knee) hopes to return to play in Tuesday's game, according to John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle. Joyce fouled a ball off his right kneecap in Sunday's game against the Giants. Joyce is recovering quickly and does not feel it will prevent him from starting the season. “Pretty positive […]

Rick Porcello Has Solid Final Tuneup

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello gave up two runs on seven hits over five innings against the Cubs on Monday. He struck out three, but did not walk anyone, facing a majority of the Cubs' starting lineup. Porcello was 11-17 with 4.65 ERA in 2017. Porcello will likely not produce like the 2016 […]

Rafael Devers Involved In Collision At Plate

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers collided hard with Cubs catcher Victor Caratini in Monday's game, which resulted in a right knee bruise, according to Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe. It was originally believed to be worse than it actually turned out to be, as Devers was down for a little bit after […]

Rays Release Dan Jennings

The Tampa Bay Rays released reliever Dan Jennings. They will only be responsible for a quarter of his $2.375 million salary. The southpaw posted a 3.45 ERA across 77 relief appearances for the White Sox and Rays last season. He is not much of a fantasy option at the moment, especially not until he finds […]

Ryan Flaherty Goes Hitless In Braves Debut

Atlanta Braves infielder Ryan Flaherty, who joined the Braves after being released by the Phillies, didn't do much to impress his new team on Monday night, going 0-for-2. Let's be serious here -- much as his teammates apparently like him as a "clubhouse guy," he's not a fantasy thought at all. The man had a […]

Brandon McCarthy Gives Up Four Runs In Outing Versus Yankees

Atlanta Braves starter Brandon McCarthy gave up two hits during his three innings on the mound against the Yankees on Monday. The bad news was that those two hits were both two-run homers, with one of them being a shot by Giancarlo Stanton that might STILL be traveling now. Any other bright spots? At least he's […]

David Peralta Dealing With Hand Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta was scratched from Monday's game due to a hand injury. There has not been any further info on the injury, but there doesn't seem to be anything to be concerned about. More info will be released following the game.

Brad Boxberger, Archie Bradley Still Battling for Closer Role

Arizona Diamondbacks relievers Brad Boxberger and Archie Bradley are still in the middle of their battle for the closer role. Boxberger has been much better this spring, posting a 1.80 ERA compared to a 4.32 ERA for Bradley. Manager Torey Lovullo says he is not ready to name the closer, as he still needs to […]