Raimel Tapia Optioned To Albuquerque

In an expected move, the Colorado Rockies officially optioned outfielder Raimel Tapia to Triple-A Albuquerque. Tapia's future was pretty much decided once Carlos Gonzalez was re-signed by the team, but he'll still serve as the first call-up if an injury befalls any of the regular outfielders. Tapia's game is more suited to real baseball than […]

Ryan McMahon Makes The Roster

After much speculation going the other way, the Colorado Rockies have elected to keep first baseman Ryan McMahon in the majors. McMahon's got a ton of potential, but he still seems to have an uphill battle to find regular playing time. For now, he should be owned in all deep and dynasty leagues, and this […]

Freddie Freeman Set To Ride Hot Spring Into Regular Season

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman can be a top-15 fantasy player when he's healthy. He looks that way after a Grapefruit League showing that saw him hit .319 with two homers. He's going to hit a lot more long balls during the regular season. This could be the year where he wreaks complete havoc […]

Eric Sogard Has Neck Stiffness

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Eric Sogard is dealing with neck stiffness, however, he is not expected to miss any time. In the spring training game on Wednesday versus the Astros, he actually ended up pinch hitting for Travis Shaw and went 1-for-2. Sogard is projected to be the opening day second baseman for the Brewers. However, […]

Dillon Peters To Start Sunday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Dillon Peters has earned a spot in the starting rotation and will start the fourth game of the season this Sunday against the Cubs. In his first big league action last year for the Fish in six starts, Peters was roughed up to the tune of a 5.17 ERA and 1.63 […]

Corey Dickerson Batting In Heart Of Pirates Lineup On Opening Day

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson will bat fifth for the Pirates on Opening Day against starter Jordan Zimmermann and the Detroit Tigers. He's also expected to bat leadoff at times this year, though his power and low walk rate leave him better suited for the middle of the order. Dickerson was the team's biggest acquisition […]

Ryan LaMarre Makes Team, Zack Granite To Minors

The Minnesota Twins informed outfielder Ryan LaMarre that he has made the team, claiming the final roster spot and bumping outfielder Zack Granite to Triple-A Rochester. LaMarre was Minnesota's best hitter this spring, batting .475 with two homers and four doubles in 40 at-bats. It had appeared that Granite had the inside track to the […]

Josh Bell To Bat Cleanup On Opening Day

After finishing third in National League Rookie of the Year voting in 2017, Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell will bat fourth for the team on Opening Day. The 25-year-old batted .255/.334/.466 with 26 home runs and 90 RBI in his first full season and .294/.351/.608 with four homers and 12 RBI this spring. He's […]

Kennys Vargas Back With Twins, Heading To Triple-A

Minnesota Twins first baseman/designated hitter Kennys Vargas has cleared waivers and will report to Triple-A Rochester. Vargas had a busy week as the Twins tried to get him through waivers earlier, only to have the Cincinnati Reds claim him. The Twins then got Vargas back two days later after Cincinnati waived the slugger. Vargas is […]

Lance Lynn Throws Successful Bullpen Monday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Lance Lynn threw a successful bullpen session on Monday, according to reports. Lynn is next scheduled to make a start for the Twins on Wednesday as a final tuneup before the beginning of the regular season. Lynn signed with the Twins late in the spring, but that will not prevent the veteran […]

Phil Hughes To DL With Oblique Injury

The Minnesota Twins will place right-hander Phil Hughes (oblique) on the 15-day disabled list to open the season. Hughes came down with an oblique injury this past Thursday and won't be ready to start the season. Prior to the injury, Hughes was slated to open the season in the bullpen for Minnesota. After the injury, Gabriel […]

Jose Berrios Concludes Spring In Style

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios pitched well in his final spring tuneup before the start of the regular season. Berrios pitched three innings, allowing just one walk to Bryce Harper, and striking out three. The 23-year-old sounded confident after his start, stating, “My arm slot was very good. My pitches were right where I wanted […]

Jameson Taillon Finishes Strong Spring On High Note

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon appears ready for the regular season after another strong outing on Tuesday in the team's final spring training game. The right-hander tossed three innings of shutout baseball, allowing only two hits and striking out four. He ends the spring with a 2.13 ERA and 12 strikeouts in 12 1/3 […]

Travis Shaw Poised For Big Year In Milwaukee

Milwaukee Brewers third basemen Travis Shaw is poised for a big year in his second year with the team. After hitting a career-high 31 home runs, 101 RBI and slashing a line of .273/.349/.513, Shaw will look to produce similar numbers behind a much improved Brewers lineup. Shaw is projected to hit cleanup again like […]

Braves and Ronald Acuna Circling Each Other Over Long-Term Deal

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna and his parent club are taking part in the ugly side of the business. The Braves claimed that they talked with him about a deal that would give them control of him through his arbitration years. Acuna denied turning down a deal that would have been worth $30 million. He's […]

Josh Hader Will Get As Many Innings As Possible

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Josh Hader will get as many innings as possible and was referred to as a weapon by Brewers manager Craig Counsell. Hader was brought up through the Brewers organization as a starting pitcher, so he's got the stamina to pitch a ton of innings out of the bullpen. In 47 2/3 innings last […]

Veteran Mike Leake Aims To Bolster Mariners Rotation

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Mike Leake has had an up-and-down spring training, posting a 5.40 ERA and a 1.59 WHIP. Leake was acquired mid-season from the Cardinals and pitched well, going 3-1 with a 2.53 ERA for the Mariners in the second half. Leake has spent his entire career in the National League, so a […]

Domingo Santana Will Need To Earn Right Field Spot

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Domingo Santana will need to earn his right field spot this season and will most likely compete with Ryan Braun for time. The acquisitions of Lorenzo Cain and Christian Yelich this year really cluttered up the Brewers outfield, so it comes as no surprise that there will be some competition. It doesn't […]

Zach Britton Still Progressing Ahead of Schedule

According to Roch Kubatko of MASN.com, manager Buck Showalter was very hesitant to talk about Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton and the status of his rehab from an Achilles injury. It seems like Britton is on track to return earlier than anticipated. If you stashed him away, be ready to activate him sooner than later, […]

Ariel Miranda Hopes To Carry Solid Spring Into The 2018 Season

Seattle Mariners left-hander Ariel Miranda enjoyed a solid spring training, posting a 3.60 ERA in 15 preseason innings. The walks (seven) were on the high side, but he managed to strike out 16 batters. Miranda was at times the ace of the Mariners pitching staff last season after injuries completely depleted the group. This season […]

Lorenzo Cain Projected To Start In Center Field And Lead Off

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain had a solid spring training and will most likely have an everyday role in the outfield, primarily in center field for the Brewers. Cain slashed a solid .419/.479/.535 this spring, which is good news, as the Brewers will almost certainly use Cain as the leadoff hitter this year, so he […]

Edwin Diaz Brings Quality As Mariners Closer

Seattle Mariners closer Edwin Diaz is ready for the regular season after striking out 11 hitters through nine spring training innings. Diaz converted 34 of 38 saves last season, striking out 89 batters through 66 innings. He posted a solid 1.15 WHIP and will be the unquestioned closer to begin the season for Seattle. The […]

Can Kyle Seager Take The Next Step?

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager produced another ho-hum season of 25-plus home runs and 74 or more runs driven in last season. But he hit a career-low .249 and struggled to produce the kind of power numbers the Mariners were hoping for in the first half of the season. After slugging .499 in 2016, […]

Christian Yelich Has Very Strong Spring Training

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich had a very strong spring training in his debut with the Brewers, totaling a .360 batting average, .484 on-base percentage and .560 slugging percentage in 50 at-bats. Yelich also hit two home runs and had 12 RBI. Yelich is pretty much guaranteed to have an everyday position in the outfield, […]

Jonathan Schoop Ready For Regular Season After Hot Spring

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop heads into this season as a hot commodity instead of a sneaky good pick. He showed why this Grapefruit League, bashing six homers. Now the homers are going to really count, and it's not out of the realm of possibility that he could have over 40 by the end […]

Expectations Need To Be Tempered For Mitch Haniger

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger heads into this season with plenty of national pundits picking him for a breakout season. He certainly has the tools, but Haniger staying healthy all season is an entirely different matter. The Mariners have been cautious with their usage of Haniger this spring, and he hit an uninspiring .200 through […]

Robinson Cano Ready To Roll After Hitting .406 This Spring

Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano finished up his spring going 13-for-42 for a .406 batting average. For a veteran like Cano, getting through the preseason healthy is all that really matters. But Cano has been hitting the ball on the screws and looks to improve after a dismal second half to his 2017 season. […]

Trayce Thompson Designated For Assignment, Dodgers Claim Cory Mazzoni

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Trayce Thompson was designated for assignment by the team on Tuesday. They now have seven days to trade or release Thompson. If they don't and he clears waivers, he can be sent down to Triple-A Oklahoma. The move was prompted by the Dodgers claiming reliever Cory Mazzoni off waivers from the […]

Mike Zunino Enjoys Solid Spring At The Plate

Seattle Mariners catcher Mike Zunino will head into Opening Day on a nice roll at the plate after hitting .395 in 43 spring at-bats. He hit five home runs, drove in 12 runs and only struck out 11 times. Zunino will be a classic feast-or-famine fantasy gamble after popping 25 home runs and driving in […]

Manny Machado Heads Into Regular Season On Fire

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado is laser-focused. He's not going to let playing a different position affect him as he gears up for his free-agent season. His spring training numbers (.357/3/17) show that. If he stays healthy all season, and there's no reason to think otherwise, he could put up some monster numbers. It's going […]