Max Stassi Flashing Early Power As Spring Training Begins

Houston Astros catcher Max Stassi has hit two home runs in his first seven spring training at-bats. The 26-year-old backstop currently is behind veteran Brian McCann and the talented Juan Centeno right now in the Astros major league pecking order, but a strong spring could put himself in position to see some major league at-bats […]

Blake Swihart Plays The Field For First Time

For the first game this spring, Boston Red Sox catcher Blake Swihart played first base on Wednesday against the Pirates. He went hitless in three at-bats and struck out once. The plan to increase Swihart's versatility has begun, and now we will see what he does with it and how it affects his future with […]

J.D. Davis Off To Hot Start For Defending Champs

Houston Astros third baseman J.D. Davis is off to a strong start at the beginning of spring training for the defending-champion Astros. It may only be 11 at-bats, but Davis has already hit two home runs, driven in four and is hitting .364. Davis saw only 64 at-bats with the big league club last season, […]

Patrick Corbin Pitches Two Solid Innings Against Rockies

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Patrick Corbin pitched two innings in his first outing, striking out two. Corbin did give up a solo home run, but was very efficient, only facing seven batters in the two innings. While the homer is not a good sign, it is not as much of a concern given his home […]

Marco Hernandez Six Weeks Away From Baseball Activities

Boston Red Sox infielder Marco Hernandez (shoulder) says it will be about six weeks before he can start baseball activities, reported Rob Bradford of WEEI.com. Hernandez returned to camp from Boston on Tuesday. While in Boston, he had two screws removed from his shoulder, stemming from a procedure he had in May. He will be […]

Daniel Nava Out 10-12 Weeks After Surgery

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Daniel Nava (back) underwent back surgery on Tuesday and will be out 10 to 12 weeks, according to head trainer Todd Tomczyk. It's a tough blow for the 35-year-old Nava, as he was hoping to make the team out of camp as a platoon partner in left field. That was looking less […]

Brandon McCarthy Goes Three Strong Innings Against Mets

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy had a good first showing of the Spring. He threw three scoreless innings against the New York Mets, walking one and striking out three. The right-hander is slated to be the No. 3 starter behind Julio Teheran and Mike Foltynewicz. He's hoping for another sub-4.00 ERA this year, which […]

Matt Duffy To Miss A Couple Days

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Matt Duffy (back), who was scratched with back spasms Tuesday, said he will only be out a couple of days. "No issues with the foot. Just a little back spasm. It'll be a couple days. It's pretty anti-climactic," Duffy said. Duffy missed all of 2017 with injuries, but he should have […]

Danny Salazar Still Limited But Starting to "Turn a Corner"

Cleveland Indians pitcher Danny Salazar (shoulder) is still limited to playing catch from 75 feet, but he said he hopes to advance further soon. He recently threw on back-to-back days for the first time this spring. Salazar was feeling shoulder discomfort earlier in camp but has said that he felt he was starting to "turn […]

Matt Harvey OK Enough In Spring Debut

If New York Mets starting pitcher Matt Harvey threw the minimum innings requirements in 2017, his ERA over the innings he did pitch would have been the worst of any starting pitcher in baseball. Expectations for Harvey in 2018 are low, but the scrutiny was still the same as he made his spring training debut […]

Nick Gordon Strains Right Wrist

Minnesota Twins second baseman Nick Gordon strained his right wrist sliding into third base in a spring training game on Wednesday. The injury appears to be minor, as Gordon was able to remain in the game and was able to field a ground ball without any issues in the following half inning. Gordon is regarded […]

Mark Melancon Throws On Wednesday

San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon (forearm) threw for the first time since this past September on Tuesday. The closer threw 20 pitches and said he felt fine. Melancon is coming off a rough season but should be a strong bounce-back candidate. Owners who draft Melancon would be wise to keep an eye on relief pitchers […]

Johnny Cueto On Track To Debut Saturday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (flu) threw 35 pitches on Tuesday and is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut on Saturday. Cueto will be looking to bounce back in 2018 after struggling to a 4.52 ERA across 147 1/3 innings in 2017. He is likely to fall in drafts due to last […]

Seung Hwan Oh's Elbow Expected To Be Fine

When the Toronto Blue Jays signed reliever Seung Hwan Oh, there were some reports indicating that his right elbow might be troublesome. This was largely due in part to Oh’s verbal agreement with the Texas Rangers falling apart due to a rumored failed physical. For now, though, it sounds like Oh’s elbow is good enough, […]

Bryce Harper Scratched With Ingrown Toenail

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper was scratched from his Wednesday start with an ingrown toenail. Victor Robles will start in right field in his place. This is the second foot-related incident with the Nationals in the last week (Matt Adams has a foot blister), so maybe the Mets have transferred their injury voodoo onto their division […]

Craig Gentry Being Held Out Until Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Craig Gentry is going to be held out until after the team's off day on Monday as a precaution with his hamstring. It's a smart move for the team even though Gentry has said that he's feeling much better. Even though he's a fourth outfielder, losing him for an extended time would […]

Kris Bryant Remains Out With Illness

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (illness) remains out of the team’s lineup on Wednesday. Bryant has been absent all week while he is sick, but it should be nothing for fantasy owners to worry about. He remains one of the best hitters in the game and should see his run production improve in 2018.

Miguel Castro Will Throw Two Innings On Friday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Miguel Castro, who had a brief setback with knee tendinitis, will throw two innings in a B game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He hopes to continue his progress toward possibly securing a rotation slot.

Eduardo Rodriguez Takes Next Step In Recovery

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (knee) threw off the mound for the first time in the recovery process, according to Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe. Rodriguez was able to throw 35 pitches, all fastballs and changeups. He feels he’s recovered from surgery in October on his right knee and is focused only on […]

Steven Wright Throws Off Mound

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Steven Wright (knee) will throw off the mound for the first time Wednesday, according to Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe. Wright, who had cartilage restoration surgery on his left knee in May, started throwing from halfway up the mound then got to the top for the first time since his […]

Chris Lee Will Miss At Least Four Weeks

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Chris Lee (oblique) also got his MRI results back, and they weren't as good as outfielder Austin Hays' were. Lee has an injured oblique, and he's going to be out for at least four weeks. He's not going to be breaking camp with the team.

Alex Reyes Will Throw Live Batting Practice Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Alex Reyes (elbow) is scheduled to throw live batting practice on Wednesday. It will be his first time facing live hitters since undergoing Tommy John Surgery last February. Reyes will be brought along slowly, with the team expecting him back on the big league mound sometime in early May. The Cardinals […]

Austin Hays Gets MRI Results; Won't Play Outfield For Several Days

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays got good news about his sore lat muscle on Wednesday. An MRI showed that he had inflammation in the area and he just needed rest. Hays won't play the outfield or throw for at least three days. It's a minor setback for him as he hopes to head north with […]

Tyler Thornburg Throws Bullpen Session Wednesday

As scheduled, Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Tyler Thornburg (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Wednesday comprised of 20 fastballs off the mound, according to Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe. This was Thornburg's first bullpen session since having thoracic outlet surgery in June 2017. Christian Vazquez seemed enthused after catching Tyler Thornburg's first side session since surgery. He let […]

Ryan Zimmerman Still Awaiting 2018 Debut

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman, who came alive last season after a couple of injury-plagued campaigns, has yet to play in spring training. This is by design, according to new manager Dave Martinez, who is mindful of Zimmerman's history and in no hurry to push him. The Nationals starting first baseman was scheduled to start […]

Dylan Bundy Slated To Start Friday Versus Pirates

According to Rich Dubroff of PressBoxOnline, Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy will take the mound on Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Chances are quite good that he'll lower his 22.50 Spring Training ERA. Even if he doesn't, don't worry - he's going to be the No. 2 starter behind Kevin Gausman.

Jacob DeGrom Optimistic For Opening Day

On Tuesday, New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway told the media that starting pitcher Jacob deGrom may not be ready for Opening Day after enduring lower back stiffness this early in Spring Training. On Wednesday, deGrom himself was a bit more optimistic. After throwing a modified side session off the slope of a mound, deGrom […]

Dustin Pedroia Hitting Wednesday

Updating a report from Tuesday, Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) will start hitting Wednesday, according to Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe. Pedroia is still recovering from offseason knee surgery, which included not only cartilage restoration in his knee but also microfracture surgery on his tibia. He started taking grounders last week. […]

Hanley Ramirez Makes A Bold Declaration

Boston Red Sox first baseman Hanley Ramirez has made an outrageous pronouncement, according to Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe. “I’m going 30/30. Write that down,” said Ramirez. Evidently, Ramirez is feeling very good this spring. Assuming health, it is not out of the question that Ramirez can hit 30 homers in this homer-friendly age, […]

Tim Lincecum a Lottery Ticket for Texas

Pending a physical, pitcher Tim Lincecum will join the Texas Rangers on an incentive-laden one-year contract. Evan P. Grant reports that the deal is for just $1 million for the season. The former two-time Cy Young winner is trying to resurrect his career one more time after showing little life in a 2016 Angels campaign […]