Forrest Whitley May Require Tommy John Surgery

Houston Astros starting pitcher Forrest Whitley was recommended for Tommy John surgery by a doctor. Whitley is seeking a second opinion after experiencing arm soreness during a simulated game. The top pitching prospect would have likely made his Major-League debut this season, particularly with the recent injury to Framber Valdez, though it was not to […]

Xander Bogaerts To Take Batting Practice Soon

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts is expected to start taking batting practice this week. Bogaerts was taking swings off a tee after injuring his right shoulder throwing, with the team hoping to get him into the lineup for spring action as a designated hitter later this coming week. The 28-year-old shortstop slashed .300/.364/.502 with […]

Patrick Corbin Tinkering With Changeup

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin is trying to throw more changeups and cutters to keep hitters guessing more in 2021. Corbin made his spring debut on Saturday, throwing two innings while surrendering two hits, one run, and striking out three. The 31-year-old has relied heavily on his fastball-slider combo, combining to throw the two […]

Dylan Cease Impresses In Live Batting Practice Session

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease impressed in a live batting practice session earlier this week. Long-described as having "nasty" stuff, Cease caught the attention of catcher Jonathan Lucroy, who talked about the former's "devastating arsenal of weapons." In particular, Cease has a good off-speed combo in his repertoire- a curveball and slider that […]

James McCann With Two Hits On Saturday

New York Mets catcher James McCann went 2-for-3, with two runs scored, in Grapefruit League action against the Astros on Saturday. McCann is now batting .429 in the early days of spring training. McCann posted a .289/.360/.536 slash line to go with seven home runs and 15 RBI in the shortened 2020 season with the […]

Dominic Smith Homers On Saturday

New York Mets outfielder/first baseman Dominic Smith went 1-for-3, including a two-run home run, in Grapefruit League action on Saturday against the Astros. Smith was the Mets designated hitter, who slotted into the lineup batting fifth. With no designated hitter in the NL for 2021, Smith should see the bulk of his playing time in […]

Jacob deGrom Dominant On Saturday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom threw two scoreless innings in his 2021 Grapefruit League debut Saturday against the Astros. deGrom allowed only one hit, struck out three, and was consistently hitting 99mph and 100mph on his fastball. deGrom is coming off the shortened 2020 season in which he posted a 2.38 ERA, a […]

Evan Longoria Plates Three In Spring Training Debut

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria got his first spring training action at designated hitter in Saturday's game against the Royals. The 35-year-old went 1-for-2 with a three-run double in the third inning of the game. Longoria is being slow-played on defense because of plantar fasciitis, which he has dealt with in the past, […]

Johnny Cueto Has Strong Spring Training Debut Saturday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto looked great in his Cactus League debut Saturday, pitching two shutout innings with four strikeouts against the Royals. Cueto touched 94 MPH with his fastball and showcased his signature changeup. The 35-year-old has not had a solid, healthy season since 2016, but the Giants will need him to […]

Lance Lynn In Midseason Form During Spring Debut

Chicago White Sox starter Lance Lynn looked sharp in his Cactus League debut earlier this week. Lynn pitched two scoreless innings, walking one and striking out three batters. The veteran hurler made it clear when he landed in Chicago that he didn't like coming out of games- and true to his word, asked to go […]

Byron Buxton Wants Contract Extension From Twins

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton wants a contract extension, though it might make more sense for the deal to wait until after the 2021 season. The Twins have reportedly approached Buxton's representatives about an extension- though the two sides might not see eye-to-eye on his value, given the upside he's flashed- 16 homers and 29 […]

Michael Pineda Fans Four In Spring Debut

Minnesota Twins starter Michael Pineda looked crisp in his spring debut on Saturday against the Red Sox, despite the game being called due to rain. Pineda retired all six batters he faced in two scoreless innings, recording four strikeouts before the rain started coming down hard. The 32-year-old right-hander's fastball was clocked at 91-92 MPH, […]

Taylor Trammell Continues To Thrive

Seattle Mariners outfielder Taylor Trammell continues to make the most of his opportunities. The outfielder has been the talk of spring training, and narrowly missed another home run on Saturday against the Athletics. Trammell settled for a double, and later added an impressive sliding catch in center field. With Jarred Kelenic injured, Trammell could very […]

Nick Margevicius Off To A Strong Start

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Nick Margevicius had a strong spring debut Saturday, pitching two hitless innings against the Athletics. Entering the game in relief of fellow starter Justin Dunn, Margevicius walked one and struck out one. After coming to Seattle in 2020, Margevicius put up a 4.57 ERA with 7.84 strikeouts per nine innings in […]

Justin Dunn Throws Two Uneven Innings

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Justin Dunn has the inside track on the sixth spot in the starting rotation, and began stating his case Saturday against the Athletics. After a rough first inning in which he loaded the bases with a hit and two walks, Dunn rebounded to set down the side in order in the […]

Jameson Taillon Pitches Two Scoreless Innings

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jameson Taillon pitched two scoreless innings during his second spring appearance — and first start — on Saturday. He struck out four batters while throwing all of his pitches. His fastball sat around 92 mph and touched 93.6 mph. His heater averaged 95 mph prior to undergoing Tommy John surgery […]

Bobby Witt Jr. May Be Accelerating Development

Kansas City Royals shortstop prospect Bobby Witt Jr. continued his strong spring with a 2-for-3 showing against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. The second-overall selection in the 2019 draft hit his first homer of the spring in the third inning against big-league reliever Tyler Rogers. Just 20 years old, Witt has yet to officially […]

Sandy Alcantara Fans Six in Second Spring Start

Miami Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara fanned six batters over 2.1 innings of work on Saturday. Five of his six strikeouts came on four-seam fastballs (which tickled 97 mph) and sinkers. In two spring outings, he has yet to allow an earned run in 4.1 innings although he did allow two unearned runs in the latest […]

Felix Hernandez Struggles in Spring Debut

Baltimore Orioles veteran starter Felix Hernandez had an uninspiring start to his spring. The former Mariners legend allowed two runs in two innings and issued two free passes. Most concerning, his fastball sat in the mid-80s. Still just 34-years-old, Hernandez last pitched in the major leagues in 2019 when he posted a 6.40 ERA and […]

Zac Gallen Tosses Three Scoreless Innings in Second Start of Spring

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen pitched three scoreless innings against the Rangers but did not factor into the decision on Saturday afternoon. Gallen allowed one hit and one walk while striking out three as he has not allowed a run over his first five innings of the spring. He looked sharper on the mound […]

Carson Fulmer Looks Sharp, Earns Win Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Carson Fulmer allowed only one hit over two scoreless innings while striking out three on Saturday to earn the win over the Yankees. After surrendering two runs in one inning during his first spring appearance, Fulmer has now allowed only one baserunner and no runs while striking out four in his last […]

Gregory Polanco Homers in Perfect Day at the Plate

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco went 3-for-3 at the plate and hit his second home run of the spring in a 3-2 win over the Yankees on Saturday. Polanco drove in all three runs for the Pirates while also picking up his first stolen base of the spring. He's now slashing .455/.455/1.091 over four games […]

Daniel Bard Works Scoreless Inning On Friday

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Daniel Bard pitched a scoreless inning on Friday vs. the Milwaukee Brewers. He had one strikeout and one walk over his inning of work. Bard won the NL Comeback Player of the year award in 2020 after returning to the majors after a seven-year absence. He finished the season with a […]

Jacob deGrom Named Mets Opening Day Starter

New York Mets right-handed pitcher Jacob deGrom has been officially tabbed as the team's starting pitcher for April 1 vs. the Nationals, per manager Luis Rojas. The move comes as no surprise as deGrom has established himself among the game's elite, having led the National League in strikeouts each of the past two years. The […]

Chris Archer Nears Return To Game Action

Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitcher Chris Archer has come out of an intrasquad/sim contest healthy, with manager Kevin Cash impressed by the spin of his slider, speculating that Archer could be back on the mound Friday. A fascinating fantasy asset on the heels of having undergone surgery to relieve thoracic outlet syndrome, Archer's highest level […]

Maikel Franco Drawing Interest From Orioles, Others

Free-agent third baseman Maikel Franco has entered the first week of March without an organization to call home for the 2021 year. After having been non-tendered by the Royals at the end of last season, Franco has labored on the market; although it appears that the Orioles and other clubs have expressed interest in bringing […]

Jose Alvarez Joins Giants Bullpen Mix

Left-handed reliever Jose Alvarez and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a one-year deal with a club option for the 2022 campaign. Alvarez has combined to produce a 3.32 ERA over the past six seasons, which he has spent with the Angels and Phillies. Utilized primarily as a left-handed specialist, he has held same-side […]

Jarred Kelenic To Miss Time With Knee Injury

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic (knee) has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain of his left knee's adductor muscle. Kelenic is expected to miss three to six weeks with the injury. After tweaking his knee running to first base in Friday's Cactus League game, Kelenic insisted he was fine and stayed in the game. […]

Jarred Kelenic Sustains Adductor Strain In Knee

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Jarred Kelenic has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 adductor strain in his left knee, an ailment that should be expected to sideline him for the coming days. Any setbacks during spring camp figure to significantly affect Kelenic's outlook as it pertains to cracking the Mariners' Opening Day roster, even as […]

Houston Inks Jake Odorizzi To Two-Year Deal

Right-handed starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi and the Houston Astros have reportedly agreed to a two-year contract that also includes a player option for 2023. Odorizzi was the top arm still available on the free-agent market, with Houston incentivized to act quickly after potentially losing promising starter Framber Valdez (finger) for the remainder of the year. […]