Michael Brantley Will Make His Cactus League Debut on Wednesday Night

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley (ankle) is scheduled to make his 2018 Cactus League debut on Wednesday night when Cleveland takes on the Kansas City Royals. Brantley is coming back from major ankle surgery in the offseason, and while he's been working out and practicing with the team, he's yet to get into an actual […]

Michael Conforto Hopes To Return Before May 1

The New York Mets have been sticking to a May 1 return date for outfielder Michael Conforto (shoulder), but Conforto apparently has other plans. Conforto recently returned to simulated game action, hitting two home runs on Wednesday, and is scheduled to play the field during a minor league game on Thursday. All projections did not have […]

Jose Abreu Hopes To Play Friday

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (hamstring) is hoping to return to the lineup on Friday. Abreu left Tuesday’s contest with a tight hamstring but was in a very good mood when talking to reporters Wednesday. It seems like Abreu avoided what could have been a significant injury. Abreu remains one of the most […]

Orioles Designate Jose Mesa Jr. For Assignment After Signing Alex Cobb

There's almost always a roster casualty after a big signing. Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Jose Mesa Jr. was it after Baltimore signed starter Alex Cobb on Wednesday. Mesa had a 3-1 record but an ugly 5.87 ERA this spring. It's a rough time, since teams are largely locking down their rosters, but Mesa might latch on […]

Yankees Not Fazed By Chance Adams’ Rough Spring

Ranked as one of the top-10 prospects in the New York Yankees farm system, pitcher Chance Adams endured a rough spring training this year. The 23-year-old made three appearances for the club this spring, surrendering six runs in 4 2/3 innings, posting an 0-1 record and an 11.57 ERA along the way. This came on […]

Pedro Strop Scheduled To Pitch Thursday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Pedro Strop (calf) is set to make his Cactus League debut on Thursday. Strop had missed most of the spring while dealing with a calf injury, but threw in a minor league game Monday. Strop is headed in the right direction and it appears he should be ready for Opening Day. […]

Matt Manning Out With Oblique Strain

Detroit Tigers pitching prospect Matt Manning is out with what sources are calling a "low-level" oblique strain. He will rest until he is pain-free, then resume his throwing program. Manning posted a 3.18 ERA and 1.29 WHIP in Single-A ball last year after being drafted by Detroit in the first round. The youngster was not […]

Jose Abreu’s Hamstring Injury Is Considered Minor

After leaving Tuesday’s contest with a hamstring injury, Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (hamstring) is considered day-to-day. Manager Rick Renteria said that the White Sox believe that the injury is minor and could have been a cramp. Abreu will still be re-evaluated on Wednesday, but it looks like Abreu has avoided missing significant […]

Alex Cora Provides Clarity On Red Sox Starting Rotation To Start Season

Updating a previous report, there has been some clarity provided to the back end of the rotation for the start of the season for the Boston Red Sox. It remains clear that starting pitchers Chris Sale, David Price and Rick Porcello will start the first three regular season games against the Tampa Bay Rays. According to […]

Alex Cobb Is Now Officially An Oriole

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb passed a physical on Wednesday and that cemented the four-year deal that he had signed. He's reportedly going to be sent to the minors for a brief time to allow himself to get stretched out before joining the team during the regular season. When he does, where he lands […]

Paul Blackburn Cannot Make It Out Of Third Inning

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Paul Blackburn was scorched for seven runs against the Dodgers on Tuesday. Runs allowed in the spring is not an indicator of success in the season. On the positive side, though, he has struck out 17 batters in 17 innings. The biggest concern is his control; Blackburn has given away a […]

Rafael Devers Continues To Hit

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers went 2-for-2 with his third home run of the spring against the Pirates on Tuesday. There has never been a question about Devers' bat. He has always been able to hit. He is currently tied for the team lead in hits this spring. The Red Sox have been […]

Andrew Benintendi Is Dialed In This Spring

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi went 2-for-4 against the Pirates on Tuesday. He also provided two runs and two RBI. Benintendi has already found his rhythm. He has a .405 average with three home runs, 10 RBI and 11 runs scored. Just as impressive is that he has four walks and just six strikeouts. […]

David Price Very Efficient In Start

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price had a successful start on Tuesday against the Pirates, going five innings while allowing two runs with four strikeouts. He did allow a home run in the third but limited the Pirates to three hits. Thus far, Price is doing his best to eliminate any concerns of an […]

Sandy Baez Earns Win Against Yankees

Detroit Tigers prospect Sandy Baez started in place of the injured Mike Fiers on Tuesday and fired three innings of one-run ball for his club. He allowed four hits but didn't allow a single walk in his short outing. Baez was called upon to fill in for Fiers, who has been suffering from a stiff […]

Marcus Stroman To Make Spring Debut Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman got off to a rough start this spring, missing a chunk of time due to shoulder inflammation. On Wednesday, he’ll be making his Grapefruit League debut with a little over a week to go before Opening Day. As of now, Toronto has Stroman lined up to start the […]

Randal Grichuk, Devon Travis to Play On Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk (rib cage) and second baseman Devon Travis (knee) have been working their way back from injuries and both are in the lineup on Wednesday. Grichuk will serve as the designated hitter and hopes to see three at-bats after missing about a week with a sore rib cage. Travis, meanwhile, will be […]

Jacob deGrom Starting Minor League Game On Wednesday

With Opening Day a little over a week away, most MLB regulars spend the last few days of spring training ensuring they’re back into their normal daily routine for the season. That includes starting pitcher Jacob deGrom of the New York Mets, who is starting a minor league game on Wednesday. deGrom is working to […]

Mallex Smith Looks Good After First Minor League Start Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith (hamstring) played his first minor league game on Tuesday in his comeback from a hamstring issue that had kept him from game action since March 8. He would bat five times and even steal a base. He was relieved when there was no hesitation or second thought on any […]

Alex Verdugo Optioned To Minor League Camp

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder and top hitting prospect Alex Verdugo was optioned to the team's minor league camp on Tuesday. The move isn't surprising given how many outfielders the team has. With a surprisingly resurgent Matt Kemp and a healthy Andrew Toles competing for time in left field, it would have taken a miracle for […]

Cody Bellinger "Fine" After Being Removed From Game

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger (leg) left Tuesday's game early after fouling a ball off his leg. The move was a precautionary one by manager Dave Roberts, who proclaimed Bellinger to be "fine" after the game. He's considered day-to-day but no one is really worried. The reigning National League Rookie of the Year […]

Pirates Rotation Order Appears Set

Aside from officially announcing their fifth starter, the Pittsburgh Pirates seem to have their starting rotation lined up for Opening Day. It was previously announced that Ivan Nova will pitch the first game of the season on March 29 and Jameson Taillon will get the nod in the team's home opener on April 2. With […]

Opening Series Rotation Has Been Set For Boston

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora announced starting pitchers Chris Sale, David Price and Rick Porcello will start the first three regular season games against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe. Eduardo Rodriguez (knee) had a successful four innings in a minor league game Tuesday. If he has no […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Takes Next Step In Recovery, Hopes To Start Year In Rotation

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (knee) threw 60 pitches in his four innings Tuesday in a minor league game, according to Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald. Rodriguez felt confident after the outing. “Everything was really good,” said Rodriguez. “It was the first time I was in a real game and the pitches […]

Pirates to Release Daniel Nava

The Pittsburgh Pirates released outfielder Daniel Nava on Tuesday. The 35-year-old was signed to a minor league deal in January and was expected to compete for the team's left field job. However, the Pirates traded for Corey Dickerson and Nava suffered a back injury in spring training that ultimately required surgery on Feb. 27. With […]

Top Prospect Brendan Rodgers Heads Back To Minors

Colorado Rockies stud middle infield prospect Brendan Rodgers is on his way to the minors once again. Rodgers has already been the organization's top prospect for a couple of years now, and the 21-year-old held his own in spring training this year. He suffers from the same conundrum a lot of Rockies prospects suffer from, […]

Mike Tauchman Expected To Start In Minors

Colorado Rockies outfielder Mike Tauchman is the least talked about prospect of the team's young core that is twiddling their thumbs in the minors, but he could still have value if he were to get a shot in the bigs. Unfortunately, it appears he's going to get to smack minor league pitching a while longer. […]

David Dahl Likely To Start In Triple-A

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl has gotten hot late in spring training, but he's still expected to start the season in Triple-A, according to The Denver Post's Patrick Saunders. Dahl started the spring session rusty, but he's come on as of late. The issue for him is the same issue that is plaguing prospects Raimel […]

Parker Bridwell Could Win Rotation Spot

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Parker Bridwell threw five shutout innings against the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, before surrendering three runs in the sixth. Bridwell is competing for the sixth spot in LA's rotation with Nick Tropeano, following the injury to Andrew Heaney. Bridwell had 10 wins and a 3.64 ERA last season in 121 1/3 […]

Michael Lorenzen Strains Muscle

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Michael Lorenzen has strained the teres major muscle near his right shoulder and will not throw for several days. Lorenzen was a candidate to make the starting rotation out of Spring Training but the injury will likely preclude him from further consideration for the rotation. This is the same injury which ended […]