Jordan Zimmermann Will Start Friday After Rain Postpones Opening Day

The Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates have had their Opening Day festivities postponed due to rainy weather in Detroit. The Tigers had planned to send veteran pitcher Jordan Zimmermann to the mound Thursday, and they will stick with that plan for the re-scheduled game Friday. Zimmermann is coming off a rocky 2017 campaign but showed […]

Mets Place Dominic Smith On Disabled List

New York Mets first baseman Dominic Smith was placed on the 10-day disabled list on Thursday with a quadriceps injury. It’s been a disastrous start to 2018 for Smith, who many thought would seamlessly take over the first base gig full time to start the year. Unfortunately, the Mets went out and signed first baseman […]

Ichiro Suzuki To Get Opening Day Start In Outfield

Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki will get the start in the outfield to the begin the season. The iconic Mariners player will officially make his return on Opening Day after spending the last handful of seasons playing for the Marlins and Yankees. Suzuki has been battling a calf injury most of the spring and is […]

Ian Kinsler Not in Opening Day Lineup

Los Angeles Angels second baseman Ian Kinsler (groin) is not in the Opening Day starting lineup but is expected to play soon. He will not be placed on the disabled list. Zack Cozart will start at second base and bat leadoff in his absence. Luis Valbuena will play third base and Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani […]

David Wright Placed On Disabled List

New York Mets third baseman David Wright was placed on the 10-day disabled on Thursday with back and shoulder injuries. Wright was only placed on the 10-day disabled list for procedural purposes. He’ll likely end up on the 60-day disabled list soon enough. He hasn’t appeared in a game since May of 2016, and there […]

Ben Gamel To Begin Season On DL

Seattle Mariners outfielder Ben Gamel (oblique) will begin the season on the disabled list, per MLB.com. Gamel has been swinging off a tee trying to rehab an oblique injury and the team will bring him along cautiously. Gamel came on last season and put up decent numbers, hitting .275 with five triples, 11 home runs, 27 […]

Mets Place Michael Conforto On Disabled List

The New York Mets placed outfielder Michael Conforto on the 10-day disabled list with a left shoulder injury. There's nothing to worry about here, as this was to be expected. Conforto seems well on his way to making his return in a couple of weeks rather than the original target date of May 1. There’s […]

Cardinals Finally Sign Greg Holland

The St. Louis Cardinals signed free-agent relief pitcher Greg Holland to a one-year, $14 million contract on Thursday. Holland waited until Opening Day to sign, so it should take him a bit to be ready to appear in a game. Once he's ready, he'll be the unquestioned closer in the St. Louis bullpen, ending the […]

Shohei Ohtani Starting at DH on Opening Day

Los Angeles Angels starter and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is in the lineup for Opening Day, batting eighth and serving as the designated hitter. It is expected that Ohtani will DH on occasion when he isn't pitching, and it looks like he will get a chance to do so on Opening Day. Ohtani did not […]

Angels Place Andrew Heaney on DL

The Los Angeles Angels have officially placed left-hander Andrew Heaney (elbow) on the disabled list with left elbow inflammation. Heaney threw off a mound on Tuesday and is not expected to miss much of the season. He is expected to be the team's sixth starter, but his 7.06 ERA from last year makes him tough […]

Raisel Iglesias Placed On Paternity List

The Cincinnati Reds have placed closer Raisel Iglesias on the paternity list. This will put him out of action for three days as the Reds gear up to start the season against the Washington Nationals on Friday. With Iglesias out of action for the weekend, look for either Wandy Peralta or Kevin Quackenbush to close […]

Keone Kela To Begin Season As Rangers Closer

Texas Rangers manager Jeff Bannister has announced that relief pitcher Keone Kela will open the season as the Rangers closer. Bannister also mentioned that he won’t use any relievers in three straight games and that Kevin Jepsen could also be in the mix for saves. The biggest loser for fantasy purposes is reliever Alex Claudio, […]

Chris Davis Batting Leadoff On Opening Day

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis will bat first on Opening Day. Yes, it's unconventional, but manager Buck Showalter likes to challenge the norm. The stakes aren't as high for Thursday, but it's still a different look. Davis, who struggled in '17, might be more focused in this spot. It's not permanent yet, though. It'll be […]

Mark Melancon Placed On 10-Day Disabled List

San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon (elbow) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a flexor strain in his right elbow. Melancon said earlier this spring he is not 100 percent. The closer has been a bust thus far for the Giants with both on-the-field struggles and injuries. Relievers Tony Watson and Sam Dyson […]

Alex Claudio Still Listed Atop Bullpen Depth Chart

With no official announcement and plenty of scuttlebutt to sort through, it's worth noting that the official Texas Rangers MLB.com website currently lists reliever Alex Claudio on top of the bullpen depth chart. Every outlet has their own opinion, and it's not surprising that the 26-year-old isn't atop the wish list. Claudio brings a boring, […]

Rougned Odor Wraps Up Rough Spring

Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor finished up a spring training worthy of his name. After a poor 2017 campaign despite 30 home runs, the 24-year-old managed just .200/.262/.400 over 60 at-bats. He also struck out in nearly a third of his plate appearances. Odor is a talented, power-over-hit masher who plays a passable second […]

Padres Starter Dinelson Lamet to Start Year on DL

The San Diego Padres have officially announced that starting pitcher Dinelson Lamet (elbow) will start the year on the disabled list. Lamet was slated to be the No. 2 starter in the Padres rotation before he left in the second inning of a start against the Mariners earlier this week. The Padres have said the 25-year-old has […]

Hunter Renfroe to Start Year as Padres Fourth Outfielder

With San Diego Padres outfielder Jose Pirela winning the starting left field job this spring, Padres outfielder Hunter Renfroe will begin the 2018 season as San Diego's fourth outfielder. Renfroe hit .266 with a .944 OPS over 24 games this spring, slugging a team-high six home runs. There is no doubting Renfroe's power after his 26 […]

Joey Gallo to Bat Second in Opener

Texas Rangers corner infielder Joey Gallo will open the season as the starting first baseman after spending the majority of the spring working at the position. More interesting is that he'll supplant shortstop Elvis Andrus as the No. 2 hitter. It raised eyebrows in the spring that the three true outcomes slugger was taking at-bats […]

Ian Happ Leading Off On Opening Day

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ, as expected, will be at the top of the Cubs batting order on Opening Day. Happ had a monsterous spring with five home runs and has improved his stock heading into the season. He needs to be owned in all leagues. The rest of the Cubs lineup is as follows: […]

Eddie Rosario Expected To Bat Cleanup Thursday

According to MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger, the Minnesota Twins are expected to slate outfielder Eddie Rosario in as their cleanup hitter on Opening Day. Bollinger projected the entire starting lineup, expecting it to go: Brian Dozier, Joe Mauer, Miguel Sano, Rosario, Logan Morrison, Eduardo Escobar, Max Kepler, Byron Buxton, and Jason Castro. Offseason acquisition Jake Odorizzi […]

Reds Reshuffle Starting Rotation After Postponed Game

The Cincinnati Reds will reshuffle their starting rotation after their Thursday Opening Day game was postponed due to forecasted inclement weather. Homer Bailey will still pitch in the opener on Friday and will be followed by Luis Castillo, Sal Romano and Tyler Mahle. The fifth spot, needed for this coming Tuesday, is still to be announced, […]

Extension Talks Between Brian Dozier, Twins "Dead"

According to a report from ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick, contract extension talks between the Minnesota Twins and second baseman Brian Dozier are "dead." Sources said that Dozier does not want to have contract talks with the team during the season and plans to become a free agent in November. Dozier has developed into one of the […]

Mike Fiers Lands On Disabled List To Start The Season

The questions surrounding the Detroit Tigers' starting rotation have been answered. With six starters fighting for five spots, many were wondering who would be the odd man out, but an injury to Mike Fiers (back) has taken care of that. Fiers has been dealing with back issues the past couple weeks and ultimately ended up on […]

Nathan Eovaldi Out For The Rays, Austin Pruitt Called Up

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi will require surgery to repair "loose bodies" in his elbow. This was terrible news to come down right before the season starts. There is some speculation that he could get away with as little as six to eight weeks before he gets back to pitching. This presents a […]

Carlos Santana Enters New World Today

After a World Series appearance in 2016 and historic winning streak last season, Carlos Santana bid farewell to the Cleveland Indians and signed with the upstart Philadelphia Phillies. It’d be quite the story if the Phillies reach that level, as they’re viewed to be rebuilding this year. Santana will be surrounded by younger players, making […]

Nick Williams Seems Guaranteed To Have Playing Time

Entering Spring Training, it appeared the Philadelphia Phillies would have a position battle in the outfield. Now, however, manager Gabe Kapler has announced his outfield rotation between four players, ensuring all will have playing time. This helps Nick Williams, who could’ve been the odd man out. The 24-year-old arrived last season over an 83-game stint, […]

Cesar Hernandez Holding On To Starting Job At Second

Despite Philadelphia Phillies second base prospect Scott Kingery’s hot spring, contract extension and promotion to the majors, Cesar Hernandez remains the starting second baseman of the Philadelphia Phillies. The 27-year-old has established himself as one of the most consistent hitters on the team, hitting .294 in each of the past two seasons. The Phillies have assembled […]

Maikel Franco Could Finally Deliver On Potential

After delivering 25 home runs in his first full season back in 2016, Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco failed to capitalize last season. His home run total dipped instead of increasing, as did his average, RBI and total hits, while he lost playing time. Looking forward, his .234 BABIP last season could serve as […]

Aaron Hicks Readies For Everyday Starting Job

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks is set to take over a famous position Thursday as he starts in center field for the franchise. The 28-year-old has command of the position, edging out Jacoby Ellsbury, as he’ll bat fifth on Opening Day in Toronto. Despite injuries, Hicks is coming off a career year that saw […]