Kole Calhoun Getting Closer To Facing Live Pitching

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun (knee) is getting closer to facing live pitching in a simulated game, according to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. Manager Torey Lovullo told Piecoro, "I think that's the next step after several days of BP (batting practice) to where he could stand in the box, take his normal at-bat, […]

Stefan Crichton Allows First Runs Of Spring

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Stefan Crichton allowed his first runs of the spring on Thursday, surrendering three runs — two earned — on two hits while striking out one in one inning of work against the Orioles. Crichton had looked solid this spring prior to Thursday's outing, having allowed just four hits and one walk […]

Blake Snell Will Start Second Game Of Season

San Diego Padres starter Blake Snell will start the second game of the season Friday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Yielding the Opening Day nod to fellow newcomer Yu Darvish, Snell will debut for the Friars after recording a 3.24 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 28 percent strikeout rate in five seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays. […]

Nick Anderson To Miss First Half Of Season

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Nick Anderson (elbow) will be out for at least the first half of the season with a partially torn ligament in his elbow, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The news comes after a rough outing from Anderson on Wednesday, in which his velocity was down by […]

Byron Buxton Drives In Three

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton went 1-for-3 with a double and three RBI in Thursday's win over the Red Sox. Buxton cleared the bases in the first inning, ripping a double into left-center for his second extra-base hit in as many contests- as he tripled in his previous game. The 27-year-old does have nine strikeouts […]

C.J. Cron Goes Deep On Thursday

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron went 3-for-3 with a double, a home run, and two runs scored in Thursday's Cactus League game vs. the Los Angeles Angels. Cron's white hot spring continues as Thursday's long ball was his fourth of spring training. He's now slashing .372/.413/.767 with four home runs and seven RBI over […]

Josh Donaldson Rips Two Extra-Base Hits Against Red Sox

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run, and two RBI in a 7-4 win over Boston on Thursday. Donaldson got the Twins started in the first inning with a double- he then scored on a Byron Buxton double. In his second at-bat, the 35-year-old smashed an upstairs offering […]

Aaron Judge Hits First Spring Home Run

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge clubbed his first home run of the spring on Thursday, launching a 440 ft shot against the Phillies. Judge has endured a slow start to spring training this year with a .708 OPS following Thursday's game, but fantasy managers should be unconcerned about the slugger's performance. Health has been […]

Randy Dobnak Makes Opening Day Roster

Minnesota Twins pitcher Randy Dobnak has made the Opening Day roster, per manager Rocco Baldelli. The news isn't surprising, given how good Dobnak has looked this spring. He was sharp once again in Thursday's outing against the Red Sox, pitching five innings while allowing one hit and one run with five strikeouts. The 26-year-old has […]

Trevor Story Strikes Out Twice On Thursday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in Thursday's win over the Angels. Story was having a solid spring but is now in the midst of a slump, as he has one hit- a home run- in his last 13 at-bats with four strikeouts compared to two walks. While it might make […]

Dylan Cease Fans Six In Thursday's Outing

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease got off to a rough start during Thursday's outing. After four innings, Cease had four walks compared to strikeouts, though he proceeded to fan four of the last five batters he faced to finish with six whiffs on the day. The 25-year-old allowed one run in his five […]

Mitch Garver Leaves Game With Bruised Finger

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (finger) left Thursday's Grapefruit League game in the third inning after fouling a ball off his left hand. The Twins are calling it a left finger contusion, which wouldn't be a serious ailment at all for the 30-year-old backstop. Garver has had a bit of a quiet spring, though he's […]

Yu Darvish Named Opening Day Starter

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish was named the Opening Day starter on Thursday, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Darvish has been lights out in two appearances this spring, allowing just one hit while striking out seven in five innings of work. He'll take the mound for the opener against […]

Danny Duffy Uninjured After Early Exit Thursday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy (leg) is not injured after being hit by a comebacker in his start on Thursday, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Duffy was hit in both legs by the comebacker with one out in the top of the fifth inning, and then exited the game with the trainer. […]

Kyle Freeland To Miss At Least A Month With Shoulder Strain

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland (shoulder) is expected to miss at least a month after suffering a left shoulder strain, according to Thomas Harding of MLB.com. Freeland exited his start on Tuesday after throwing a pitch, and while manager Bud Black said Thursday that an MRI confirmed the strain, he added that the news […]

Jake Arrieta, Zach Davies To Start In Home Opening Series

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta will start the second game of the season against the Pirates, while starting pitcher Zach Davies will start the series finale, the Chicago Tribune's Meghan Montemurro reports. Arrieta will make his return to Chicago after playing in Philadelphia the last three seasons, as he looks to rebound from a […]

Frankie Montas Leaves Start Early With Finger Injury

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas (finger) left his start early on Thursday with a ripped cuticle on his right middle finger, Shayna Rubin of the Mercury News reports. It was a rough outing for Montas before his exit, as he allowed four runs on three hits and three walks while striking out two in […]

Cavan Biggio Returns To Blue Jays Lineup Thursday Night

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Cavan Biggio (finger) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday night, and will bat second. Biggio had jammed his pinky finger while receiving a throw earlier in the week, and was scratched from Wednesday's lineup with finger soreness. It's a sigh of relief for fantasy managers after a week […]

Wade LeBlanc Granted Request For Release From Orioles

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Wade LeBlanc was granted his request for release on Thursday and is now a free agent, according to Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun. LeBlanc had looked decent in three appearances this spring, allowing three runs — two earned — on three hits and five walks while striking out seven in eight […]

Chris Bassitt Named Opening Day Starter For Oakland

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt has been named the Opening Day starter, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. Bassitt has looked sharp this spring, allowing just two runs in 10 1/3 innings while striking out 12. He is coming off a 2020 campaign in which he finished eighth in the AL Cy Young race by […]

Lewis Thorpe Optioned To Alternate Site

Minnesota Twins pitcher Lewis Thorpe has been sent down to the team's alternate site. This was expected after the Twins were granted a fourth minor league option on Thorpe, who has enjoyed a strong spring, pitching 7.2 innings while allowing four hits, two runs, and a pair of walks compared to eight strikeouts. While he'll […]

Matt Harvey Will Pitch In O's Rotation In 2021

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Matt Harvey's contract was selected by the team on Thursday, indicating that he will start the season in the team's pitching rotation. Harvey has a 5.40 ERA in three spring training appearances this season, allowing six runs and 10 hits in 10 innings with six strikeouts and one walk. It has […]

Carlos Santana Goes 0-For-3 Wednesday

Kansas City Royals first baseman Carlos Santana went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. This spring has gone as expected for Santana as he is now hitting .225 with two home runs, eight RBI, and seven walks across 16 games. Santana signed with the Royals this offseason and […]

Sean Murphy Homers Wednesday

Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, three RBI, two runs scored, and a walk in Wednesday's 14-4 win against the Chicago White Sox. It was a big day for Murphy as he is now 4-for-15 with two home runs and four RBI across his first six spring games […]

Justin Dunn Leaves The Door Open In Last Spring Start

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Justin Dunn has been locked in a battle for the sixth rotation spot all spring, and his latest outing left room for Nick Margevicius to potentially take the role. Dunn threw 3 1/3 innings against the Chicago Cubs Wednesday, and while he struck out seven batters, he also walked three. All […]

Gio Gonzalez Retires

Left-handed starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez has announced his retirement from baseball at the age of 35. Gonzalez was with the Miami Marlins on a minor league contract, but he has decided to call it quits after 13 big league seasons and 131 career wins. He made only one official appearance with the Marlins this spring, […]

Taylor Trammell Stays Hot

Seattle Mariners outfielder Taylor Trammell hit his second home run of the spring Wednesday off of Chicago Cubs starter Zach Davies. Trammell went 1-for-2 with a walk in the contest, and also added an outfield assist to his resume, throwing out catcher P.J. Higgins at third base. Trammell, who is now slashing .289/.386/.579 for the […]

Jake Fraley Making Late Roster Push

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley continued his improved play on Wednesday, going 2-for-3 with a single and a double. He also swiped two bags in the contest. Having entered spring training as the likely opening day starter in left field, Fraley has been surpassed by Taylor Trammell as the favorite for the position. The possibility […]

Eloy Jimenez To Miss 5-6 Months With Torn Pectoral

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (pectoral) will miss five to six months with a torn pectoral muscle, according to Jim Duquette of MLB Network Radio. Jimenez left Wednesday's game after injuring himself while attempting to rob a home run. This is a significant loss to the White Sox lineup, as he slashed .296/.332/.559 with […]

Austin Nola Progressing Quicker Than Expected

The San Diego Padres hope catcher Austin Nola (finger) can take batting practice this weekend. The Friars starting backstop fractured his finger nearly two weeks ago but has progressed quicker than expected. Nola recorded an .825 OPS with seven homers and 52 runs-plus-RBI in 184 plate appearances in 2020 but struggled after joining the Padres […]