Cincinnati Scratches Sonny Gray Tuesday, Injury Not A Factor

Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitcher Sonny Gray had initially been slated to start Tuesday's Cactus League outing versus the Dodgers, but the team opted to have him throw a side session instead. From Gray himself, there was no injury-related reason for the decision, it appears that he merely just wanted to do further side work to […]

Luke Weaver Rocked for Four Runs Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Luke Weaver struggled on Tuesday against the Rockies, allowing four runs on five hits and a walk over three innings to earn the loss. Weaver was dinged by the long ball in the loss, allowing three home runs including back-to-back homers to Ryan McMahon and Trevor Story in the third inning. […]

Manny Machado Collects Two Knocks Tuesday

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado collected two knocks and a walk Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox, lifting his spring slash to .400/.538/.600 in 13 plate appearances. With substantial buzz around teammate Fernando Tatis Jr., Machado quietly enjoyed a monster 2020 campaign, registering a .950 OPS with 16 homers, 91 runs-plus-RBI and six […]

Pedro Baez Lands On COVID-19 Injured List

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Pedro Baez has been placed on the COVID-19 injured list following a positive test for the virus Tuesday. Baez was a major addition to the Houston bullpen this off-season, likely setting him up to be the setup man ahead of Ryan Pressly. Baez was remarkably consistent during a seven-year tenure with […]

Kyle Lewis Drives In Two Tuesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis has picked up speed in spring training lately. Lewis collected two more hits on Tuesday against the Royals, including a triple. He also drove in two runs and scored one. A day after making a leaping catch at the wall to rob Shohei Ohtani of a three-run home run, Lewis' […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Battles Flu-Like Symptoms, Faces Absences

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (illness) was held out of Tuesday's lineup and figures to miss at least one more day as he battles flu-like symptoms. It sounds as if San Diego is just being cautious with their star, as manager Jayce Tingler said, "If we were in-season, 100 percent he would be […]

Ljay Newsome Throws Three One-Hit Innings

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Ljay Newsome had a solid start Tuesday against the Royals, throwing three innings while only allowing a single hit. Newsome struck out three Kansas City batters and looked very impressive in the process, keeping the ball low in the zone and staying ahead in the count. Newsome's hot and cold 2020 […]

Joely Rodriguez Will Throw Off A Mound This Week

Texas Rangers reliever Joely Rodriguez, who reported to camp with a sprained ankle, is scheduled to throw off a mound this week, according to beat writer Jeff Wilson. Rangers GM Jon Daniels said Rodriguez was "a couple weeks behind" the other relievers once camp started so it's encouraging that he's progressed to mound work this […]

Dylan Moore Leads Off With A Homer

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dylan Moore blitzed the Royals' Danny Duffy Tuesday, leading off the game with a home run. Moore, who also reached base by a walk, has enjoyed a solid spring training to the tune of a .946 OPS. His primary competition for at-bats, Shed Long Jr., has been held out with a […]

Danny Santana Builds Up Arm Strength In Camp

Boston Red Sox utilityman Danny Santana (arm) has not yet appeared in Grapefruit League action as he continues to build up his arm strength. Santana was able to work out with the club Tuesday, but there has been little update provided as to when he could appear in game action. With the flexibility of his […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Extends Hitting Streak to Five Games Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes went 2-for-2 at the plate against the Braves on Tuesday afternoon to extend his hitting streak to five games. Hayes doubled, drew a walk and scored two runs as he is now slashing .500/.563/.929 to start off the spring. He has yet to homer but he is still showing […]

Ty France Continues To Mash

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Ty France continues to crush the competition in spring training. On Tuesday against the Royals, France picked up two more hits, a double and a home run, while reaching base a third time with a walk. He is now batting .615 for spring training, with a 2.128 OPS. France's underlying numbers […]

Baltimore Eyes DJ Stewart Return Next Week

Baltimore Orioles outfielder DJ Stewart (hamstring) is reportedly improving in his quest to return to action due to a hamstring ailment. Manager Brandon Hyde anticipates having Stewart ready for Opening Day, with the expectation being that Stewart could rejoin the Grapefruit League lineup at some point next week. Stewart is likely to fill the role […]

Alex Colome Strikes Out The Side Against Baltimore

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Alex Colome looked sharp in his third Grapefruit League appearance on Tuesday. Colome worked one inning, striking out the side on 15 pitches while inducing five swings-and-misses. The 32-year-old reliever now has six strikeouts in three innings pitched this spring, with all six coming on his cutter, a pitch that has […]

Blake Snell Blanks White Sox Across Two Innings

San Diego Padres starter Blake Snell tossed two shutout frames in Tuesday's spring training contest against the Chicago White Sox. Snell required 22 pitches to record one strikeout and permit one knock, extending his spring ledger to three scoreless innings. The 28-year-old is locked in as the Friars No. 2 starter. In five big league […]

Chris Davis Seeking Specialist For Sore Back

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis is seeking a specialist for his sore back, according to manager Brandon Hyde. Davis has been day-to-day with a lower back strain since last week and currently there is no timetable for his return. Davis was limited to just 16 games last season while dealing with patellar tendinitis in […]

Rich Hill, Michael Wacha Set To Open Year In Rotation

The Tampa Bay Rays are operating as if veteran left-hander Rich Hill and right-hander Michael Wacha will begin the 2021 season as members of their five-man starting rotation. The role of each was previously unclear, particularly with the team's bevy of exciting young arms. Hill is coming off an eight-start stretch in '20 that saw […]

Jose Castillo Undergoing Tommy John Surgery

The San Diego Padres announced reliever Jose Castillo (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery. The development is another terrible turn for the 25-year-old, who has pitched just 2/3 innings since 2018. Castillo was poised to compete for a middle relief role with the Friars but will instead start the long road to recovery. After bursting […]

Carlos Carrasco Will Build Up Through Live BP

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco will build up his strength through live batting practices as opposed to Grapefruit League games, according to manager Luis Rojas. The team would rather have the 33-year-old ramp up in the controlled environment of batting practice before getting him reps in actual games. Carrasco was a late arrival […]

Miles Mikolas Will Not Throw Bullpen On Wednesday

Saint Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas will not throw a bullpen session on Wednesday as was originally scheduled. The 32-year-old right-hander has been dealing with a shoulder issue in addition to a flexor tendon strain in his throwing elbow. He played some aggressive catch on Tuesday but had to cut it short due to […]

Deivi Garcia Shines On Tuesday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Deivi Garcia looked great on Tuesday, tossing three shutout innings with five strikeouts against the Tigers. Encouragingly, Garcia's average fastball velocity on Tuesday was up nearly two mph from last season's 91.9 mph average, and the 21-year-old's improved velocity is worth keeping an eye on going forward. Garcia still likely […]

Kenta Maeda Fans Four In Second Spring Start

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda kept dealing in his second start of the spring. Maeda pitched three scoreless innings, allowing one hit while striking out four batters as the Twins stretched the soon-to-be 33-year-old out for an additional inning on Tuesday. Maeda threw 31 of 41 pitches for strikes, inducing eight swings-and-misses, five of […]

Miguel Sano Doubles Tuesday

Minnesota Twins infielder Miguel Sano had an RBI double in Tuesday's 1-0 win against the Baltimore Orioles. Sano is now just 2-for-11 with three RBI across four spring games. Sano should see time at both first base and third base in 2021, which will increase his fantasy value. That being said, he will need to […]

Zach Britton Has A Bone Chip In His Elbow

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zach Britton (elbow) will undergo surgery on Wednesday after he was diagnosed with a bone chip in his pitching elbow on Tuesday. This kind of surgery can take around two months for pitchers to fully recover from, so fantasy managers should expect Britton to miss at least the first month […]

Andrelton Simmons To See Game Action Soon

Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons could see game action by the end of the week. Manager Rocco Baldelli said the goal is to get Simmons into the game on Friday against the Braves, though it's not set in stone yet. The veteran shortstop was delayed to camp due to visa issues, a process that was […]

Alex Reyes Strikes Out Three In An Inning Of Work

St. Louis Cardinals right handed pitcher Alex Reyes worked an inning in relief in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the New York Mets. Reyes tossed a scoreless inning, recording all three outs by strikeout while allowing two hits in between. Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak said the plan is for Reyes to throw […]

Carlos Martinez Throws Three Scoreless Innings On Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez got the start in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the New York Mets and threw three scoreless innings. He allowed two hits and two walks while striking out three. Martinez tossed 53 pitches, 33 for strikes. It was a strong outing after he'd been struggling all spring, with […]

Willie Calhoun Has Groin Tightness

Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun will miss some time in Spring Training with groin tightness. Off to a 1-for-11 start in the Cactus League, Calhoun's role in Arlington this year is anything but secure, so even a small setback like this could be bad news for his regular-season outlook. The 26-year-old hit just .190 in […]

Shane McClanahan Strikes Out the Side

Tampa Bay Rays pitching prospect Shane McClanahan struck out the side in his lone inning of work on Tuesday afternoon against the Boston Red Sox. The hard-throwing right-hander spent the 2020 season at the Rays' alternate training site but made his MLB debut in the playoffs and appeared in two games in relief. With just […]

Jonathan Hernandez Has UCL Tear

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jonathan Hernandez has a small tear in his UCL and has been shut down for the next four weeks. The team remains hopeful Hernandez can avoid surgery, but it sounds like the best-case scenario would be for Hernandez to return in late May. The 24-year-old righty had a 2.90 ERA last […]