Jacoby Ellsbury Unlikely To Be Ready For Season Opener

Still dealing with an oblique injury, there was some bad news and good news Monday for New York Yankees outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury. While positive news emerged Monday that he could see action in exhibition games soon, it may not be enough for Ellsbury to be deemed fit in time for Opening Day. The 34-year-old, who will be […]

Danny Espinosa Released By Yankees

Signed during the offseason to battle for one of the New York Yankees voided infield spots, second baseman Danny Espinosa has been released by the club. The 30-year-old’s chances of earning one of those spots gradually slimmed with the rises of Miguel Andujar and Tyler Wade, alongside the acquisitions of Brandon Drury and Neil Walker. In […]

Clayton Kershaw Looks Ready For Regular Season

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw was absolutely dealing in his fourth Cactus League start on Monday. In 3 2/3 innings, he gave up no runs, two hits, struck out seven and walked one. He also threw another inning in the bullpen after being pulled. He has yet to allow a run and has punched […]

Ian Desmond's Abysmal Spring Training Could Lead To Less At-Bats

Colorado Rockies first baseman and outfielder Ian Desmond has had an abysmal spring training, as he collected only his second hit in 25 at-bats with a double against the Diamondbacks. Not only is Desmond's on-base percentage exactly the same as his batting average at .080, but he has also racked up 11 strikeouts. One of […]

Corey Seager Plays Shortstop For First Time Without Incident

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (elbow) played at shortstop for the first time all spring in the team's "B" game against minor leaguers on Monday. He played the position for five innings and handled two routine grounders in the second without incident. He's been on a reduced throwing program to relieve any stress on […]

Gerardo Parra Shows Plate Discipline In Win

Colorado Rockies outfielder Gerardo Parra had a great game against the Diamondbacks on Monday with two walks and a single. Parra is one of the outfielders in the crowded Rockies outfield competing for a spot, and so far in spring training he has looked great. Parra only has one hit in two official at-bats, but […]

Walker Buehler Optioned To Minor Leagues

Los Angeles Dodgers top starting pitcher prospect Walker Buehler was optioned by the club on Monday. The move was expected despite his dazzling outing on Saturday where he struck out five batters in two innings. Manager Dave Roberts pointed out that Buehler will make one more Cactus League start. The team is saving him for […]

Marco Gonzales Receives Good News

Updating a previous report, Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales (thumb), who left his spring start Monday night after taking a line drive to to the base of his left thumb, said initial scans showed no broken bones. "We don't know the full extent of it, but I don't think there are any breaks," Gonzales […]

Marco Gonzales Hit By Line Drive

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales (arm) was hit by a line drive in his right arm/hand in his spring outing on Monday and exited the game. Gonzales was traded over from the Cardinals in July of last season and made eight starts for the Mariners after coming back from Tommy John surgery. He predictably […]

Felix Hernandez Hopes To Throw Bullpen Tuesday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (forearm) is hoping to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday. Hernandez is progressing after taking a line drive to his forearm, but he'll need to make a few spring starts before the team feels comfortable allowing him to pitch in the opening series of the season against the Indians. […]

Nelson Cruz Scratched For Third Straight Day

Seattle Mariners outfielder/designated hitter Nelson Cruz (illness) was scratched from the spring lineup for the third straight day, although he did take batting practice before the game. Cruz will be fine and has plenty of time to get ready for Opening Day. Despite aging, Cruz should once again threaten to put up 30 home runs […]

Arodys Vizcaino Gives Up Three Runs In Loss To Phillies

This headline about Atlanta Braves closer Arodys Vizcaino would have been a lot more upsetting had it happened during the regular season. Since it's spring training and he wasn't even pitching in a save situation, it's all good. However, he's posted a 7.20 ERA. We still like him as a late-round pick as a low-end […]

Sean Newcomb Has Strong Outing Versus Phillies

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Sean Newcomb couldn't quite go five innings on Monday night, going 4 2/3 instead. That's not to say that it was a poor showing for him -- he struck out six while walking none and not giving up any hits. If he shows anything like this in the regular season, the […]

Tyson Ross With Another Strong Outing

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Tyson Ross turned in another strong outing on Monday against the Kansas City Royals. In four relief innings, Ross struck out one, allowing a hit and walk apiece. Through 11 innings this spring, Ross has a 3.27 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and eight strikeouts. Ross, a massive disappointment in 2017 with […]

Kyle Schwarber Having A Strong Spring

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber hit his third home run of the spring on Sunday. Schwarber has been having a very positive spring and has hit .333 thus far. Schwarber is a full year recovered from new surgery and makes for a strong bounce-back candidate in 2018. He should be targeted in the middle rounds […]

Jose Quintana Throws Simulated Game On Monday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jose Quintana threw a simulated game on Monday. Quintana threw 63 pitches over five innings. Quintana focused on his inside fastball to righties as well as changing speeds on his curveball. Quintana should return top-30 value for starting pitchers in 2018 and makes for a fine SP2 in mixed leagues.

Jean Segura Taking More Pitches This Spring

Seattle Mariners shortstop Jean Segura walked only 34 times in 524 at-bats last season. Segura is an excellent hitter, but for a guy who is expected to be a table setter for Seattle's offense, he is quite the free swinger. So far this spring, Segura is hitting .318 with four extra-base hits but also has […]

Eddie Rosario Still Not Cleared To Throw

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario (triceps) still has not been cleared to throw as he works his way back from triceps tendinitis in his throwing arm. Rosario is expected to rejoin the lineup as the team's designated hitter in the coming days but he still has not been cleared to throw. It is a positive […]

Dee Gordon Leading The Charge On Offense This Spring

Seattle Mariners center fielder Dee Gordon has been impressive with the bat this spring, leading the team in home runs and runs batted in through 26 spring at-bats. Gordon is hitting .385 with one double, one triple, three home runs, six runs batted in and has taken quite nicely to his move to the outfield. […]

Mike Montgomery Makes Tweak In Delivery

Chicago Cubs pitcher Mike Montgomery believes that a tweak in his delivery will make him better equipped to handle both starting and bullpen work. Montgomery has noticed that by taking a shorter stride in his delivery, he is seeing a sharper break on his curveball and other pitches. Montgomery will be the next man up […]

Giants Won’t Make Move For Greg Holland

Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports that the San Francisco Giants won’t be going after free-agent closer Greg Holland. It’s no surprise, as there has never been much talk about Holland being an option for the Giants. Baggarly also notes the Giants preference to keep compensatory picks as well as staying below the competitive-balance act. […]

Dalton Pompey To Rest Wrist For A Few Days

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Dalton Pompey was set to receive a CT scan on his sore right wrist on Monday, and apparently the results are in. Pompey has been told to rest his wrist for a couple of days, and if it does not respond, he’ll receive a cortisone shot. Presumably, that means the CT […]

Greg Holland Unlikely To Go To Royals

Former All-Star closer Greg Holland is unlikely to sign with the Kansas City Royals, according to Bob Nightengale. The Royals are already looking at a payroll of about $120 million, so although they're in the market for a reliever, Holland's price tag is expected to be outside their range. Holland continues to be hotly pursued […]

Mike Trout to Wear Face Guard

Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout, who was hit in the helmet by a pitch on Sunday, is planning to wear a face guard with his helmet going forward. “I was thinking about it before, but that sealed the deal,” Trout said. This doesn't project to have any impact on his fantasy value, other […]

Dylan Bundy Is First O's Starter To Go Five Innings In Spring Training

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy went five innings on Monday against the Pirates. It was a very good outing for the righty, as he gave up one run and struck out five while walking none. He's looking to round into shape by the time the season starts, so this is a good sign. Hopefully, […]

No Timetable For Colin Rea's Return

San Diego Padres manager Andy Green indicates there is no timetable for starting pitcher Colin Rea (shoulder, elbow) to resume throwing. The 27-year-old righty has been shut down since early March with a strained lat in his throwing shoulder. This likely rules out Rea, who missed all of 2017 recovering from Tommy John surgery, as […]

Christian Villanueva Fine After Cutting Arm

San Diego Padres third baseman Christian Villanueva (arm) is fine after cutting his non-throwing arm. He missed Sunday's game but is expected back on Monday. Villanueva has hit well this spring, going 10-for-26 (.385) with three home runs and 11 RBI. If he makes the team, Villanueva will back up third baseman Chase Headley but […]

Chris Young Shines, Luis Perdomo Stumbles Again

Two San Diego Padres pitchers contending for starting gigs are moving in opposite directions. Starting Sunday, pitcher Luis Perdomo scuffled, allowing five earned runs and a 3.00 WHIP in three innings against the San Francisco Giants. Coming in relief, pitcher Chris Young fired four innings of shutout ball, retiring five via strikeout. Perdomo's edge heading […]

Mark Trumbo Will Be The DH on Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Mark Trumbo (quadriceps) will make his way back onto the field on Wednesday. Manager Buck Showalter said Trumbo would likely assume the DH duties again that day. In the interim, several players, including Austin Hays and Pedro Alvarez, have filled that role. Even if he's healthy, there's no guarantee that Trumbo […]

Zach Davies Throws Without Issue Monday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Zach Davies (oblique) pitched three innings in an intrasquad game on Monday without issues, and his oblique issue appears to be behind him. That's assuming he has no setbacks from here on out before Opening Day. The right-hander was impressive with a 17-9 record, 3.90 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 5.8 K/9 […]