Brandon Guyer Has an MRI on His Left Wrist

Cleveland Indians outfielder Brandon Guyer had an MRI done on his left wrist on Wednesday. Guyer "tweaked" his wrist in the outfield on Tuesday and will be examined on Thursday in order to determine the next course of action. While there's nothing official yet, it sounds like Guyer might be facing an extended absence. Set […]

Pirates Ink Michael Saunders To Minors Deal

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed free-agent outfielder Michael Saunders to a minor league deal Wednesday. Saunders was an All-Star in Toronto in 2016, but he fell off big time last year, hitting just .237/.312/.429 with 14 home runs and 38 RBI in 333 at-bats. Add Saunders to the list of players competing for playing time in […]

Michael Conforto May Be Out Longer

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (shoulder) dislocated his shoulder last year and required September surgery, and Dr. A of Inside Injuries said that a normal recovery timetable for his type of surgery would be seven to eight months. From a medical standpoint, the chances of Conforto being ready to return in April seems to be […]

Cleveland Signs Carlos Torres

The Cleveland Indians signed free-agent pitcher Carlos Torres to a minor league contract with an invite to spring training. Torres is 35 and seems almost certain to serve as Triple-A depth, at best. He posted a 4.21 ERA and a 1.53 WHIP in 72 2/3 innings last season in Milwaukee. He can be used as […]

Corey Seager To DH This Weekend

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (elbow) will serve as the designated hitter in spring games Friday and Saturday. He's currently still progressing through his throwing program, and the Dodgers are playing it cautious with him early in camp. Despite dealing with elbow issues late in 2017, Seager still managed to finish the year hitting […]

Ronald Torreyes To Battle For Second Base Spot

With the arrival of infielder Brandon Drury to the New York Yankees, the competition for third base has become slightly clearer. For Ronald Torreyes, this also appears to make things clearer, as he seems set to focus on competing for the starting job at second base. According to general manager Brian Cashman, the Venezuelan will now mainly focus […]

Chris Taylor Will Also Play Shortstop And Second In 2018

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts explained on Wednesday that outfielder Chris Taylor will get repetitions at shortstop and second base, in addition to manning the outfield in 2018. The Dodgers have a recovering Logan Forsythe penciled in at second, and shortstop Corey Seager was hurt late last season. So Taylor, along with Kike Hernandez, will serve as […]

Brandon Drury To Focus On Third Base

While New York Yankees infielder Brandon Drury’s ability to play both second and third base has been well documented, the prevailing thought was that he would settle at third base with the New York Yankees. This, of course, is considering the fact that top shortstop prospect Gleyber Torres is poised to take over at second. On […]

Julio Urias Throwing From 75 Feet

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias (shoulder) said in a spring training clubhouse interview with Sports Net L.A.'s Alanna Rizzo that he remains optimistic about his recovery from shoulder cap surgery. He says he's throwing from 75 feet and looks forward to throwing from the mound again. However, he also stressed that he hasn't been given a […]

Alex Wood Now Throwing Out Of The Stretch

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told Andy McCullough of the L.A. Times that starting pitcher Alex Wood is throwing out of the stretch more this spring in order to "simplify his delivery." The move is undoubtedly designed to increase Wood's longevity after losing gas down the stretch last season. He broke out in 2017 by […]

Juan Lagares To Frequently Lead Off This Spring

The New York Mets do not have a “traditional” leadoff hitter on their current roster. With outfielder Michael Conforto out until at least May 1, the team just might believe the player most likely to hold down the fort, Juan Lagares, is the man to sit atop the lineup for now. As such, they plan […]

Mets Skipper: Zack Wheeler Is A Starting Pitcher

Earlier Wednesday, reports began to surface that New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler was to start the season in the bullpen. Now, comments directly from Mets manager Mickey Callaway arguably puts some water on that fire: “He’s definitely a starting pitcher,” Callaway said. While that may sound contradictory to the earlier news, it may […]

Andrew Miller Returns to Camp

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller (flu) returned to camp on Wednesday. Miller had missed the previous two days of practice with the flu. As he has been in recent years, Miller remains one of the top relief pitchers in baseball, but his fantasy value is limited by his role. He's a must-own in holds leagues, […]

Elvis Andrus Sits Again Due to Back Spasms

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus (back) will take the day off again with back spasms on Wednesday. The Rangers star stated that "it's just too cold for me" and won't participate in team workouts. For fantasy owners, there does not appear to be any lingering concern or long-term issues, so consider Andrus still safe from a […]

Kolten Wong Turns To Yoga In Quest To Improve In 2018

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong has turned to yoga in hopes to improve in 2018. Manager Mike Matheny said, “I think he’s one of those guys who wants to take his game to another level.” Wong is coming off a year in which he had both ups and downs but still produced a respectable […]

Stephen Gonsalves Hoping To Emerge As Twins Fifth Starter

Minnesota Twins left-hander Stephen Gonsalves is widely regarded as the team's top pitching prospect. Heading into the season, MLB.com ranks the young lefty as the Twins' No. 3 prospect overall and top minor league pitcher. The 23-year-old was dominant in Double-A during the 2017 season, posting a 2.68 ERA and 96 strikeouts in 87 innings […]

Anthony Rizzo Won’t Lead Off In 2018

When asked if leading off was a possibility for Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo in 2018, he replied with “no.” It’s no surprise, as Rizzo remains one of the better middle-of-the-order hitters in all of baseball. Rizzo should be targeted in the top 20 to top 25 this year and should be able to maintain […]

Blake Swihart Gets Work At Other Positions

Boston Red Sox catcher Blake Swihart will get work at positions other than catcher, according to Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe. The Red Sox continue to try to find ways to get Swihart's bat into the lineup. This will prove tough since the lineup is stacked with offensive contributors. The current plan is for […]

Blake Snell And Yonny Chirinos Impress Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash praised how starting pitcher Blake Snell and prospect Yonny Chirinos looked on Tuesday. Snell just recently turned 25 years old, but already has 218 1/3 innings pitched in the majors. The most obvious strength of Snell's young career is his 217 strikeouts, showing that he is a power pitcher […]

Corey Dickerson's Situation With Rays Likely Resolved By Thursday

The Tampa Bay Rays should know by Thursday whether anyone is willing to trade for outfielder Corey Dickerson. If no one does, he'll go on waivers after being designated for assignment. The odds are that he will clear waivers and be released over the weekend. The Rays would then be left with paying just $1 […]

Ketel Marte in the Mix for Starting Spot

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Ketel Marte is firmly in the mix for a starting spot in the middle infield. With infielder Brandon Drury being shipped off to the Yankees, Marte will be competing with Nick Ahmed and Chris Owings for two spots in the middle infield. If he wins the job, Marte will provide fantasy owners with […]

Blue Jays Optimistic Of Josh Donaldson Extension

While Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson expects to hit free agency next winter, Toronto general manager Ross Atkins seems a bit more positive about the possibility of inking an extension before that. According to Atkins, it’s not a matter of if, but when. “I think it’s yet, you know. We haven’t realized a […]

Rafael Devers Gets MVP Instruction

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers has been getting expert instruction from Mike Lowell, a former World Series MVP, according to Jen McCaffrey of masslive.com. There is no question about Devers' bat. In 222 at-bats, Devers hit 20 home runs and had a slash line of .283/.338/.482. The point of this expert assistance was […]

Ben Zobrist Misses Second Straight Day With Back Problem

Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports that Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Ben Zobrist (back) was held out of a workout for the second straight day with a back problem. Zobrist should be fine, but manager Joe Maddon didn’t want to push it. Zobrist will likely have more value to the Cubs than fantasy owners in 2018, as he […]

Andrew Susac To Be Released From Hospital

Baltimore Orioles catcher Andrew Susac will be released from the hospital after battling a staph infection. Rich Dubroff of PressBoxOnline said that he was going to be staying at home for a few days. From a fantasy standpoint, the 27-year-old Susac might lose a few days in his battle with Chance Sisco for the backup […]

Elvis Andrus Dealing With Back Spasms

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus (back) cut his workout short Tuesday due to back spasms. This isn't a major deal so early in camp, but it's something to watch as Andrus is coming off a career year with a .297 average, 20 home runs, 88 RBI, 25 steals and 100 runs in 158 games. His […]

Daniel Nava Held Out Of Workouts

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Daniel Nava (back) was held out of Tuesday's workouts due to lower back discomfort. Nava also dealt with back problems last year, so the team will play it cautious early in camp. The veteran outfielder hit well with the Phillies last year (.301/.393/.421), but he was fortunate with a .357 BABIP. He […]

Ryan McMahon The Front-Runner For First Base Job

Colorado Rockies first baseman Ryan McMahon is the clear front-runner for the first base job this year with outfielder Ian Desmond mainly focusing on left field. However, McMahon hasn't heard anything definitive from manager Bud Black. The 23-year-old was just 3-for-19 in 17 games with Colorado at the end of last year, but he hit […]

Hanley Ramirez To Be No. 3 Hitter

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said first baseman Hanley Ramirez is currently in line to be the No. 3 hitter. Han-Ram had a disappointing season all around in 2017, but shoulder issues might've been the biggest reason for his decline across the board at the plate. Despite hitting .241, Ramirez still slugged 23 home […]

Ryan Braun To Play Left Field And First Base

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said that outfielder Ryan Braun will only play left field and first base this year, and outfielder Christian Yelich will primarily play left field during the season but will see some time in right field this spring. In Milwaukee's crowded outfield, Domingo Santana appears to be the odd man out […]