Carl Edwards Finishes Spring On A High Note

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Carl Edwards has finished Spring Training in top shape, allowing no runs and striking out eight batters over his last six appearances. Brandon Morrow will open the season as the Cubs closer, but Edwards is likely to be the next man up if Morrow gets hurt or struggles. Outside of holds, […]

Chris Stewart Makes Atlanta's Opening Day Roster As Third Catcher

Atlanta Braves catcher Chris Stewart has made the team as the third backstop. This is relevant only to his immediate family members and close friends. He's owned in 0 percent of Yahoo fantasy leagues and that will likely change only if Tyler Flowers and Kurt Suzuki are both injured at some point this year. Stewart […]

Brandon Drury Getting Third Base Start

Arriving in New York via trade last month, third baseman Brandon Drury seemed poised for the starting gig at third base, despite Miguel Andujar’s electric start to spring training. While the Yankees tried their best to publicly keep pressure on Drury by announcing he wasn’t guaranteed a starting spot, Drury has earned the spot. On Thursday, […]

Padres Non-Roster Invitee Adam Cimber Makes Opening Day Roster

After allowing no runs over nine innings this spring, San Diego Padres non-roster invitee Adam Cimber will be a member of the Padres bullpen on Opening Day. Cimber's 0.55 WHIP was the lowest by a Padres pitcher this spring, and his nine strikeouts tied him for 11th most on the team. After five years in […]

Reds Have Home Opener Postponed

The Cincinnati Reds will see their Opening Day game against the Washington Nationals postponed due to impending inclement weather. The game will be rescheduled for Friday, March 30 at 4:10 PM. Originally scheduled starters Homer Bailey and Max Scherzer will both move back a day and make their first start of 2018 on Friday. Be […]

Neil Walker Starting At Second Thursday

While New York Yankees infielders Tyler Wade and Ronald Torreyes spent most of spring training fighting for the starting job at second base voided by Starlin Castro’s departure, it will be Neil Walker manning the position for Opening Day. The 32-year-old signed with the Yankees earlier this month, managing to get 18 at-bats with the club […]

Hunter Pence Has Solid Spring

San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence hit .314 with two home runs in 51 at-bats this spring. Pence played 134 games in 2017, which was his most since 2014. Pence was once one of the more underrated fantasy players, but injuries and age have slowed him down. Outside of very deep leagues, Pence can be […]

Justin Upton Stays Hot in Spring

Coming off a career-high 35 home runs and 109 RBI last season, Los Angeles Angels left fielder Justin Upton blasted three home runs this spring. Hitting in the heart of a very strong lineup in LA, Upton should be targeted very highly in fantasy drafts this season. He comes in 12th among outfielders in our […]

Tyler Austin Gets Opening Day Nod At First

The New York Yankees have released their starting lineup for Thursday’s season opener in Toronto against the Blue Jays. While the familiar faces will be atop the lineup, first baseman Greg Bird’s injury and subsequent surgery has led to Tyler Austin getting the start at first and batting ninth. The 26-year-old saw time at first last […]

Kole Calhoun Completes Strong Spring

Los Angeles Angels right fielder Kole Calhoun wrapped up a stellar spring, going 18-for-51 with three doubles, one home run and nine RBI. Calhoun's .353 average was nice, but he only drew two walks compared to 14 strikeouts. He has posted a walk rate over 10 percent the last two seasons, however, so this might […]

Albert Almora Has Rough Spring

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora has struggled this spring and will be the team’s fourth outfielder. Almora was in a competition with outfielder Ian Happ for the the center field job, but Happ was on a tear this spring and ran away with the job, while Almora hit .164 in 55 at-bats. Almora will still […]

Brandon Morrow Has Mixed Results In Spring Training

Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow offered mixed results this spring. The free-agent signee gave up three earned runs over four innings. Morrow is coming off of his most dominant season as a big leaguer, as he set up for Kenley Jansen in 2017. Morrow has very little closing experience, but fantasy owners shouldn’t overreact over […]

Brian Dozier Wraps Up Slow Spring

Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier wrapped up a slow spring on Tuesday. Dozier finished the spring batting .222 with two homers, four runs, three RBI and one steal. The slow spring shouldn't be a cause for concern, as the veteran infielder has established himself as one of the premiere fantasy options at second base […]

Buster Posey On Fire This Spring

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey is ready to go for Opening Day on Thursday. Posey dealt with some ankle issues early in camp, but has bounced back strong with a .471 batting average with two home runs and 10 RBI over 34 at-bats. He remains one of the top-three options at catcher along with […]

Jonathan Lucroy Hitless In Spring Training

Oakland Athletics catcher Jonathan Lucroy was hitless in spring training, his first with the Athletics. He had 20 at-bats this spring and has zero hits and only one walk. Since 2014, the only offensively successful season Lucroy had was in 2016 (24 home runs, .292 average). In 2017, he managed only six home runs with […]

Matt Chapman Puts A Cap On A Terrible Spring

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman must work to overcome an underperforming spring. He went 0-for-3 on Tuesday and finished with a .178 average and 10 strikeouts this spring. Chapman showed some offensive promise in 2017, hitting 14 home runs in 84 games. However, it came with a .234 average and 92 strikeouts. Currently, Chapman […]

Jon Lester Has Favorable Matchup On Opening Day

Chicago Cubs Opening Day starter Jon Lester has looked good this spring after a disappointing 2017 campaign. The left-hander had a 2.81 ERA and struck out 15 batters in 16 innings. Lester will square off versus the Marlins on Thursday and is a good bounce-back candidate heading into 2018.

Braves Option Rio Ruiz And Several Others To Minor Leagues

The Atlanta Braves sent infielder Rio Ruiz to Triple-A Gwinnett and they also sent outfielder Ezequiel Carrera, infielder Sean Kazmar and pitcher Anibal Sanchez to minor league camp. None of this really impacts people from a fantasy standpoint.

Yu Darvish Fares Well In First Spring Training With Cubs

Chicago Cubs prized free-agent signing Yu Darvish fared well over 19 1/3 innings this spring. The starting pitcher will be slotted behind Opening Day starter Jon Lester in the Cubs rotation this year and has a favorable matchup versus the Miami Marlins on Friday. Darvish remains one of the best starting pitchers for strikeouts and […]

Anthony Rizzo Has Strong Spring

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is coming off of a very nice spring. Rizzo hit .354 with three home runs and 10 RBI over 48 at-bats. Rizzo has been one of the more consistent fantasy players over the past few years and he should continue to be a safe pick. It also doesn’t hurt […]

Kris Bryant Headed For A Strong 2018 Campaign

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant had himself a very nice spring, hitting .366. Bryant only delivered one home run and three RBI in 41 at-bats, but fantasy owners should not be worried. Bryant had a "down" year in 2017 due to limited run production, but everything else was in line with his career numbers. […]

Noe Ramirez, Luke Bard Make Angels 25-Man Roster

The Los Angeles Angels have re-assigned reliever Felix Pena, allowing both Noe Ramirez and Rule 5 Draft selection Luke Bard to crack the roster. Optioning Pena was the only option that allowed the Angels to keep all three, as Bard would have to be returned to the Twins and Ramirez was out of options. Neither […]

Angels Cut Chris Carter

The Los Angeles Angels have informed first baseman/designated hitter Chris Carter that he will not break camp on the 25-man roster. There's no word on if he will accept an assignment at Triple-A Salt Lake or if he will try and catch on with another club. Regardless, his current fantasy value is non-existent. If he catches […]

Shohei Ohtani to Start Sunday

Los Angeles Angels starter Shohei Ohtani is set to start the fourth game of the season for the Angels on Sunday against the A's. The rotation will go Garrett Richards, Tyler Skaggs, Matt Shoemaker, Ohtani and JC Ramirez. They likely won't use their sixth starter until April 12. By that time it could be Andrew […]

Ian Kinsler Questionable for Opening Day

Los Angeles Angels second baseman Ian Kinsler is dealing with a groin issue and is questionable for Opening Day. If Kinsler is unable to go, the Angels would likely slide Zack Cozart over to second base and play Luis Valbuena and/or Jefry Marte at third base. Kinsler is not expected to miss much time, but […]

Eduardo Nunez Starts The Season With No Knee Concerns

Boston Red Sox utility player Eduardo Nunez feels more confident in his knee than he has all spring, according to Rob Bradford of WEEI. Nunez finished the spring with a .259 average, one stolen base attempt and zero extra-base hits. In the field, he had very few opportunities to test his injured knee. He does […]

J.D. Martinez's Success Is Dependent Upon Mental Preparation

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez says that his success at the plate is attributable more to the mental side than anything else, according to Logan Mullen of NESN.com. Martinez works on his craft daily and not just leading up to the game. He studies his at-bats after the game, as well as what opposing […]

A.J. Puk Needs Tommy John Surgery

Updating a previous report, Oakland Athletics pitching prospect A.J. Puk (elbow) was recommended to have Tommy John surgery, according to Jane Lee of MLB.com. Puk sought a second opinion from well-known orthopedic surgeon, Dr. James Andrews, after receiving news Tuesday that he had ligament issues in his pitching elbow. He would be the second young pitcher […]

Steven Duggar To Begin 2018 In Triple-A

San Francisco Giants outfielder Steven Duggar has been optioned to Triple-A Sacramento. Duggar remains a bright spot in the Giants future outfield, but without everyday at-bats, it made sense for him to start the season in the minor leagues. Duggar should be up at some point in 2018 and could be looked at in NL-only […]

Matt Duffy Bats Third In Final Spring Game

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy batted third in the batting order for the last spring warmup game Tuesday. In his last healthy season in 2015, he batted .295 with 12 home runs and 12 stolen bases. Duffy will be 27 years old when the 2018 season starts, and he hopes the multiple surgeries […]