Dinelson Lamet Ramps Up To 98 MPH In Sim Game

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Dinelson Lamet (elbow) tossed another sim game Sunday, this time displaying his slider against opposing batters. After receiving a PRP injection that ended his 2020 campaign, there was some concern that the pitch may have to be dialed back some heading into '21, especially if the righty was to avoid […]

Myles Straw Emerges As Astros Likely Leadoff Hitter

Houston Astros outfielder Myles Straw has stuck out as manager Dusty Baker's likeliest choice to hit in the No. 1 slot in the lineup come Opening Day. Straw is taking over on a full-time basis for George Springer, who signed with the Blue Jays during the off-season. Straw's speed is a rare commodity in 2021, […]

Mike Soroka Tosses Two Scoreless During Sim Game

Atlanta Braves right-handed pitcher Mike Soroka (Achilles) worked two innings during a simulated game Sunday, not allowing a run in his first ramp up toward game action. Working his way back from a torn right Achilles tendon, Soroka's availability for Opening Day remains unclear. Despite looking solid in three appearances during 2020, fantasy managers can […]

Domingo Tapia Out With Strained Oblique

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Domingo Tapia (oblique) has been shut down. Tapia, claimed off of waivers during the offseason from the Boston Red Sox, was expected to battle for a bullpen role this spring. Tapia made his major league debut in 2020, pitching four and a third innings of one run ball, while striking out […]

Nick Madrigal Progresses Toward Opening Day

Chicago White Sox second baseman Nick Madrigal (shoulder) made his Cactus League debut Monday, going 0-for-2 versus the Dodgers. But that's not the story. Madrigal said afterward that he was "ahead of schedule" in his return from October shoulder surgery. With that in mind, combined with the fact that Madrigal has already returned to game […]

Tim Lopes Lands On 60-Day Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers utilityman Tim Lopes (oblique) has been placed on the 60-day injured list due to an oblique injury, putting him out for the foreseeable future. Lopes had been a long shot to make the Brewers' Opening Day roster, with the injury sealing that fate. Over the past two years with Seattle, Lopes compiled a […]

Andrew Miller Has A Short Outing On Monday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Andrew Miller didn't pitch well in his relief appearance during Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Miami Marlins. He lasted just 2/3 of an inning, allowing two runs on two walks while striking out one. Miller tossed 22 pitches, just 13 strikes. Miller is sporting a 27.00 ERA in the […]

Trevor Rosenthal Battles Groin Strain During Camp

Oakland Athletics right-handed pitcher Trevor Rosenthal (groin) has yet to appear in a Cactus League game during 2021 and it was announced Monday that it's been due to a groin strain. Manager Bob Melvin noted that the team will ease Rosenthal back into the mix, but the hope is that the ailment is minor. Rosenthal […]

Kwang Hyun Kim Struggles Again On Monday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim struggled again in Monday's Grapefruit League start against the Miami Marlins. Kim went 2 1/3 innings, allowing four runs on six hits and a walk while striking out two. That brings his spring ERA to an even 21.00. It's still early, but there has to be at […]

Isan Diaz Brings In Two Runs On Monday

Miami Marlins second baseman Isan Diaz drove in two runs in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Diaz went 1-for-2 with a double and two RBI. He also drew a walk before being replaced by Jazz Chisholm. The two are competing for the starting job at second base, but neither youngster has […]

Garrett Cooper Drives In Two Runs On Monday

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper had another productive day in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Cooper went 2-for-3 with a run scored and two RBI. Both of Cooper's hits were singles, and he's now hitting .455 with a 1.273 OPS in Grapefruit League play. Cooper should start almost every day […]

Ross Detwiler Coughs Up Four Runs In One Inning

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Ross Detwiler had a rough outing in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals. Detwiler threw one inning, allowing four runs on three hits and a walk. He was in for the fifth inning in the game and threw 24 pitches, 15 for strikes. Detwiler has experience as both a starter […]

Elieser Hernandez Struggles A Bit On Monday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez got the start in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals. He struggled through 2 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on four hits and a walk while striking out four. Hernandez gave up all three runs in the first inning before settling in a bit for the second and […]

Jose Martinez To Miss Four Months

New York Mets utility infielder/outfielder Jose Martinez suffered a torn meniscus in his left knee on Sunday during a defensive play at first base when he ran into an umpire. Martinez is scheduled to have surgery on his knee within the week and should miss up to four months. The injury came at a terrible […]

Jose Quintana Off To Solid Start

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jose Quintana is hoping to get his career back on track on the West Coast this season. Quintana was viewed as a "huge" acquisition for the Cubs back in 2017 but his effectiveness has been on the downslide ever since. Over the last three seasons, Quintana is 26-20 but his ERA […]

Anthony Rendon Goes Deep Against Brewers

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon went 1-for-2 Monday with a home run against the Brewers in Spring Training. The 30-year-old slugger rounded the bases for the first time of the 2021 exhibition season as the Angels are banking on Rendon to have a huge season. The team's prized free agent signing of last […]

Dexter Fowler Off To Quiet Start

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Dexter Fowler is trying to establish himself with his new team. The veteran is very familiar with manager Joe Maddon from their glory days with the Cubs, but the 34-year-old's production has been on the slide ever since. Fowler has played only 271 games over the last three seasons and has […]

Justin Upton Homers Twice

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton popped two home runs in his two plate appearances Monday against the Brewers in Spring Training. The veteran is perhaps the healthiest he has been in several seasons and has shown flashes of a bounce-back season in the making through the early parts of camp. It is a small […]

Yusei Kikuchi With Mixed Results In Second Spring Start

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi had mixed results in his second spring start as he allowed one run on two hits while striking out none and walking two across three innings pitched. The damage on Kikuchi came from a Yu Chang solo shot in the third inning. Kikuchi has now thrown five innings this […]

Andrew Heaney Roughed Up In Spring Start

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Andrew Heaney gave up four runs on four hits in 2 1/3 innings Monday against Brewers. Control was an issue for Heaney, walking three batters, one of those resulting in a run in the first inning. It certainly is fair to cut the 29-year-old some slack as he works on fine-tuning […]

Adbert Alzolay Struggles in Second Appearance

Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Adbert Alzolay melted down during his second appearance of the spring. He allowed five runs on four hits and two walks over 1.1 innings of work. Alzolay is looking to secure a role on the 26-man roster either as a starter or as a long-man out of the bullpen. Now 26-years-old, […]

Grayson Greiner Suffers Broken Nose

Detroit Tigers catcher Grayson Greiner (nose) was forced to leave Sunday's spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays after being hit by a pitch in the face. On Monday, the Tigers reported that Greiner had suffered a broken nose. Luckily for Greiner, he won't need reconstruction and there was no damage to the orbital […]

Gavin Lux Continues Hot Spring

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Texas Rangers. Lux has now started this spring 5-for-11 with three runs scored and two RBI. Lux has been a highly-touted prospect in the Dodgers' system for a couple of seasons and will […]

Taylor Trammell Continues to Impress New Team

Now with his third organization, Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Taylor Trammell is looking to make a good first-impression this spring. And the recent knee injury to fellow prospect Jarred Kelenic could open up more at-bats for Trammell. So far this spring, the 23-year-old outfielder is 3-for-8 in five games. His power-speed combination has been on […]

Walker Buehler Struggles Against Rangers

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler struggled in his outing on Sunday against the Rangers. Buehler worked three innings, allowing five hits and four runs, including two long-balls. The 26-year-old attempted to pitch exclusively from the stretch to get his mechanics going, though it didn't yield the most positive results. Fortunately, Buehler's velocity on […]

Mickey Moniak Flexing Muscles this Spring

Philadelphia Phillies outfield prospect Mickey Moniak may be finally ready to make good on his potential. Selected first overall out of high school back in 2016, his career development has been slowed by modest results due to an unrefined approach at the plate. After receiving a brief taste of MLB action in 2020, Moniak rededicated […]

Shane Baz Wild But Effective in First Game

The Tampa Bay Rays are loaded with talented prospects and pitcher Shane Baz had a strong showing over the weekend to ensure he's not lost in the shuffle. The hard-throwing right-hander's fastball sat at 98 mph while he threw a shutout inning in his spring debut. His high-risk, high-reward profile was on full display with […]

Keon Broxton Enjoying Strong Start This Spring

Minnesota Twins outfielder Keon Broxton has been handling the bat very well this spring. A non-roster invitee, Broxton is currently batting .625 in six games with five hits, three runs, three RBI, and a stolen base. The 30-year-old has been getting the barrel of the bat on the ball and crushing it, as his three-run […]

Max Muncy Continues Cold Spring

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy continued his cold start to spring training Sunday as he went 0-for-3 in a 4-3 loss to the Texas Rangers. Muncy is now just 1-for-9 in his first four games this spring. Muncy had mixed results in 2020 as he hit just .198 but also crushed 12 bombs across […]

Nick Ahmed Scratched From Lineup with Sore Knee

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed was taken out of the lineup Monday due to right knee soreness according to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com. Gilbert reports that it is not believed to be serious and the team does not have plans to run tests at the moment, as they consider Ahmed day-to-day. With Ahmed out, Josh […]