Jonah Heim Wins Opening Day Role With Texas

Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim was informed on Wednesday that he had made the club's opening day roster. The move likely ensures the club's top catching prospect Sam Huff will open the year at the alternate training site. Heim will share the backstop role with Jose Trevino. This spring, the rookie catcher hit .105 (2-for-19) […]

Kolby Allard, Joe Palumbo Optioned To Minors

Texas Rangers pitchers Kolby Allard and Joe Palumbo were optioned to the alternate training site on Wednesday. Both players entered the spring with solid opportunities to win opening day roles with the club. Allard was actually leading the club in innings pitched this spring with 11.2. He had a 3.86 ERA with a K-BB of […]

Taylor Hearn, Wes Benjamin, John King Make Rangers Roster

Texas Rangers pitchers Taylor Hearn, Wes Benjamin, and John King have successfully made the club's opening day roster. Roles for the three pitchers were not announced but all three have started games in recent seasons. Hearn appeared in 14 games out of the bullpen for the Rangers in 2020 with a 3.63 ERA. Benjamin, a […]

Dane Dunning Makes Rangers Roster

Texas Rangers pitcher Dane Dunning has made the club's opening day roster. The 26-year-old rookie's role is yet to be announced but it's expected that he'll work as a tandem starter for the club. So far this spring, he's allowed just two runs in 8.1 innings (2.16 ERA) with a K-BB of 5-3. Acquired from […]

Brock Holt Makes Rangers Opening Day Roster

Texas Rangers utility player Brock Holt learned on Wednesday that he would be on the club's opening day roster. The move will give the Rangers added versatility as the veteran player handled third base, first base, and the outfield in 2020. Just two years ago, he also filled in at second base and shortstop. Holt […]

Khris Davis Out 3-4 Weeks With Quad Injury

Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels provided an update on Khris Davis' (quad) injury and said it would keep the designated hitter out for three to four weeks. The Grade 2 left quad injury means that he won't be available for opening day. The club is also without Willie Calhoun (groin) due to injury and […]

Dinelson Lamet Makes Spring Training Debut

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dinelson Lamet (elbow) made his spring training debut against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday. He started the game and pitched just one inning, allowing a solo home run to Donovan Solano, but no other hits. Lamet threw 12 pitches in the outing, most of which were fastballs. His velocity was […]

Spencer Turnbull To Open Season On Injured List

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull will begin the season on the injured list. Turnbull has been away from the team for about a week due to the league's COVID-19 protocols. Turnbull was added to the injured list with a non-baseball injury, allowing for a 40-man roster spot to open up. Julio Teheran was added to […]

Miguel Cabrera Gets Strong Endorsement From A.J. Hinch

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera is entering his 19th MLB season, but his first under new Tigers manager A.J. Hinch. In a recent press conference, Hinch spoke glowingly of the veteran saying, "He's arguably the best first baseman we have, and I love having him out there." Cabrera has been expected to be the […]

Eugenio Suarez Hits Two-Run Homer

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in a 6-5 Cactus League loss to the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. Suarez ripped a fifth-inning pitch over the fence for his first long ball of the spring. Overall, the veteran infielder is hitting .278 with six runs and five RBI in 36 at-bats […]

Brandon Belt Makes Spring Debut Wednesday

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (heel) made his spring debut as a pinch-hitter on Wednesday as planned against the Padres. He struck out in the at-bat. Belt has missed all of spring training to this point as he recovered from off-season heel surgery, bouts with COVID-19, and mononucleosis. Per Giants reporter Kerry Crowley, […]

Kevin Gausman To Pitch Opening Day For Giants

The San Francisco Giants announced Wednesday that starting pitcher Kevin Gausman will have the honors of getting the Opening Day start for the team. Manager Gabe Kapler said, "I think it's a huge honor for Kevin and very well deserved based on performances last year and some of his lights-out outings already this spring.". Gausman […]

Jake McGee Has Allowed One Baserunner All Spring

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Jake McGee has had a fantastic spring to this point. As of Wednesday, the 34-year-old has faced 19 batters; he has allowed one hit (a single), has not allowed any walks, and has struck out six. McGee had a successful 2020 season with the Dodgers and showed that he can […]

Sean Manaea Effective In Spring Start Versus White Sox

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea allowed one run on five hits in 5 1/3 innings pitched in a Cactus League start against the White Sox. Manaea struck out three and walked two while lowering his spring ERA to an even three. Manaea doesn't pitch deep into games, but he's a surprisingly strong source of […]

Ryan Jeffers Hits First Spring Home Run Against Tampa Bay

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's loss to Tampa Bay. Jeffers homered in his second at-bat of the day, then lined a single in his third at-bat to finish what was an impressive day for the 23-year-old backstop. MLB.com's Do Hyoung-Park notes that while Jeffers will be […]

Michael Pineda Rocked By Rays On Wednesday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda struggled in Wednesday's loss to the Rays. Pineda pitched five innings, allowing nine hits and five earned run while striking out four batters. The 32-year-old certainly didn't have his best stuff, though he was encouragingly able to work through five frames, continuing his Grapefruit League build-up. Pineda has flashed […]

Eloy Jimenez Exits Early On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez left Wednesday's contest versus the Oakland Athletics due to left shoulder discomfort. Jimenez hurt his shoulder attempting to rob a home run. Jimenez will be reevaluated on Thursday and the club should have a better idea on the severity of the injury after that. The White Sox would likely […]

Cal Raleigh Optioned To Minor League Camp

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has been optioned to minor league camp. Raleigh made quite a positive impression in camp even though he only slashed .186/.222/.300. It is expected that he will contribute to the major league team at some point this season. Should injury befall either Tom Murphy or Luis Torrens, Raleigh would be […]

Brandon Belt Scheduled To Get At-Bat Wednesday Night

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (heel) is scheduled to receive an at-bat as a pinch-hitter on Wednesday night, MLB.com's Maria I. Guardado reports. Belt has missed all of Spring Training so far as he recovered from off-season heel surgery, as well as bouts with COVID-19 and mononucleosis. If he's healthy, Belt looks to […]

Deivi Garcia Struggles On Wednesday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Deivi Garcia struggled on Wednesday, allowing four runs over three innings with seven hard-hit balls allowed. Manager Aaron Boone remarked that Garcia's pitches lacked their usual life on Wednesday, and the numbers back that up as Garcia's fastball got less "rise" than usual on Wednesday. Garcia remains unlikely to make […]

Justin Wilson Uncertain For Opening Day

New York Yankees starting pitcher Justin Wilson (shoulder) received encouraging results from an MRI on Wednesday, but his timeline remains unclear and it remains possible (if not likely) that he misses Opening Day. Wilson had been a candidate to replace relief pitcher Zack Britton (elbow) as the team's primary set-up man to start the season […]

Tarik Skubal Makes Tigers' Opening Day Roster

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal was told Wednesday morning that he has made the Opening Day roster, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. Skubal — the top left-handed pitching prospect in the Tigers' organization — made his major league debut last season, posting a 5.63 ERA in 32 innings of work, while also recording a 27.6 […]

Liam Hendriks Dealing With Kidney Stones

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks (kidney stones) will look to make another appearance this weekend after missing the last week of action while dealing with kidney stones, reports Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times. Manager Tony La Russa said that the team is hopeful Hendriks will be able to get two or three […]

Tejay Antone "Most Likely" Will Start 2021 In Bullpen

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Tejay Antone will "most likely" be used as a reliever to open the season, reports Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Antone has not pitched in a game since March 17, as he dealt with hip and groin injuries. He appears on track though to be ready for the start of the […]

Joey Lucchesi Looks To Have Secured Spot In Rotation

New York Mets pitcher Joey Lucchesi looks like he has secured a spot in the Mets' rotation following the demotions of Corey Oswalt and Jordan Yamamoto on Wednesday, MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reports. Lucchesi has looked solid in camp this spring, allowing three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out 11 in 8 […]

Cavan Biggio Is Day-To-Day With Jammed Finger

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Cavan Biggio (finger) appears to have avoided significant injury and is listed as day-to-day with a jammed pinky finger, according to Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic. McGrath reports that the finger was tested and x-rayed and there were no signs of major injury. After several negative injury updates on Tuesday, […]

Daulton Varsho Optioned To Triple-A Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher/outfielder Daulton Varsho was optioned to Triple-A on Wednesday, according to Zach Buchanan of The Athletic. After struggling in his rookie campaign last year with a .188 average and .653 OPS in 37 games, Varsho looked worse in Spring Training with a .136 average and .469 OPS in 17 games. He managed to […]

Jordan Hicks Throws A Scoreless Ninth Inning On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jordan Hicks threw a scoreless ninth inning in Wednesday's Grapefruit League win over the New York Mets, earning his first save of the spring. Hicks walked one but did not allow a hit, inducing two ground outs and throwing 17 pitches in his inning of work. The Cardinals will likely […]

Carlos Martinez Throws Six Strong Innings On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez was excellent in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the New York Mets. Martinez started and went six scoreless innings, allowing just four hits and two walks while striking out five. It was a very encouraging start for Martinez, who had been struggling throughout most of the spring. The […]

Pirates Make Extension Offer To Ke'Bryan Hayes

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a contract-extension offer to young third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes, but there has been no traction. Hayes posted a 1.124 OPS last year and has a 1.259 OPS so far this spring. The third base prospect has perennial All-Star ability at the hot corner, but early deals for top prospects are becoming […]