Erick Fedde Optioned To Triple-A

Washington Nationals top pitching prospect Erick Fedde was optioned to the team's Triple-A affiliate in Syracuse on Thursday. He was a possibility for the team's fifth rotation spot, but the signing of Jeremy Hellickson, plus the fact that fellow rookie A.J. Cole was out of options, made that unlikely. This spring Fedde pitched 14.2 innings […]

Dylan Bundy Named Opening Day Starter

Baltimore Orioles starter Dylan Bundy isn't having a great Spring Training, but he got some good news on Thursday: He's the Opening Day starter for the club. What kind of year will he have? He could be another Rick Porcello, who came off a terrible Grapefruit League showing in 2016 and won the Cy Young […]

Cardinals Remain in Contact With Greg Holland

The St. Louis Cardinals have remained in contact with free agent relief pitcher Greg Holland. Holland is certainly the biggest name still remaining on the free agent market, and the Arizona Diamondbacks and Atlanta Braves have also shown interest. Holland led the National League with 41 saves last season, posting a 3.61 ERA and 70 […]

Dustin Fowler Has Competition For Center Field Spot

Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin has one last decision to make, picking a center fielder, according to Jane Lee of MLB.com. The choices are among Dustin Fowler and Boog Powell. It has long been thought that Fowler had an edge on the position. Powell, .270 average, is having a good spring compared to Fowler, .189 average. Fowler comes […]

Reds Claim Kennys Vargas

The Cincinnati Reds claimed first baseman/designated hitter Kennys Vargas off of waivers on Thursday. Vargas was waived by the Minnesota Twins earlier in the week. Vargas became expendable in Minnesota following the off-season signing of Logan Morrison. Vargas has loads of power in his bat but it is unclear how much playing time he will […]

Paul Blackburn Having Forearm Tightness

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Paul Blackburn is dealing with forearm tightness. He will see a doctor here in Arizona, according to Julian McWilliams of the The Athletic. On Tuesday, Blackburn had a terrible game against the Dodgers, giving up seven runs. This concern is bad news for the Athletics who are already reeling from injuries […]

Danny Salazar Scheduled to Throw Off a Mound on Thursday

Cleveland Indians pitcher Danny Salazar (shoulder) is scheduled to throw off a mound for the first time this spring on Thursday. He's set to throw approximately 20 pitches in a side session. Salazar is dealing with inflammation in his rotator cuff and hasn't been able to do much in Spring Training. He'll start the season […]

Ben Taylor Optioned to Triple-A

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Ben Taylor was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday. Taylor is a live arm that came over from the Boston Red Sox as a waiver claim in February. He'll likely make some appearances in the Cleveland bullpen this season once injuries and ineffectiveness strike.

Terry Francona Confirms That Carlos Carrasco is "Fine"

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona confirmed an earlier report that starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco is "fine." Carrasco gave his team and his fantasy owners a scare when he was forced to leave Wednesday's Cactus League game after taking a line drive off his leg. He ended up with a left foot contusion, but Francona said […]

Mike Napoli Will Be Released, but Can Re-Sign With Cleveland Tomorrow

Cleveland Indians first baseman/designated hitter Mike Napoli will be released by the team today, but can re-sign with the club tomorrow. It seems like a procedural move, but it's unclear if Napoli will make the Opening Day roster, or if part of the release/re-sign process will ultimately have Napoli spending time in the minor leagues. […]

Greg Allen Optioned to Triple-A

Cleveland Indians outfielder Greg Allen was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday. Allen had a chance to make the team out of spring training, but he struggled a bit and the last reserve outfield spot went to veteran Rajai Davis instead. Allen has plus speed, but needs some more work on his hit tool, which […]

Giovanny Urshela Likely to Start on the Disabled List; Erik Gonzalez to Take His Spot

Cleveland Indians infielder Giovanny Urshela (hamstring) is likely to start the season on the disabled list. Urshela suffered a hamstring strain earlier this week and was given a 10-14 day recovery period. He had been having an excellent spring and was very much on track to make the Opening Day roster, but his injury will […]

Rajai Davis Makes the Team

Cleveland Indians outfielder Rajai Davis has made the Opening Day roster. Davis is a familiar face in Cleveland, and his positional versatility likely helped him make it past final cuts. He's a 37-year-old backup outfielder who slashed just .235/.293/.348 in 117 games last season, but he did swipe 29 bags. He could end up with […]

Carlos Carrasco Walking Without a Limp

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (foot) was seen walking around the clubhouse without a limp on Thursday morning. He said he felt fine, and there seemed to be no concern about his availability going forward. Carrasco was forced to leave Wednesday's Cactus League game after he was drilled by a line drive, but he […]

Twins Being Cautious With Eddie Rosario

The Minnesota Twins are still bringing Eddie Rosario (tendinitis) along slowly as he works his way back from triceps tendinitis in his throwing arm. Rosario has yet to play in the field in a game this spring but he did take part in infield drills on Wednesday and, according to reports, Rosario wasn't holding back. […]

Bruce Maxwell Earns Backup Catcher Spot

Oakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell earned the backup catcher job behind Jonathan Lucroy, according to Melissa Lockard of The Athletic. Maxwell started slow this spring, but is finishing strong and has a .313 average with two home runs thus far. He became the backup catcher when the Athletics optioned Dustin Garneau to Triple-A this morning. […]

Cardinals Release Jason Motte

The St. Louis Cardinals released relief pitcher Jason Motte on Thursday. He will be a free agent and will reportedly listen to offers from other teams, but the veteran right-hander is willing to come back to the Cardinals and play at Triple-A Memphis if he does not get any other offers to his liking. He […]

Trevor May Inching Toward Return From Tommy John Surgery

Minnesota Twins right-hander Trevor May is inching toward a return to the mound. May had Tommy John surgery in March last year, which caused him to miss the entire 2017 season. The 28-year-old has progressed to throwing bullpen sessions, as he threw 35 pitches on Tuesday. He is scheduled to throw another 50 pitches on […]

Tyler Duffy, Alan Busenitz Optioned To Triple-A

The Minnesota Twins optioned relievers Tyler Duffy and Alan Busenitz to Triple-A on Thursday. The two relievers were key parts of the Minnesota bullpen in 2017, combining to make 84 relief appearances. The Twins focused on strengthening their bullpen this offseason, which pushed Duffy and Busenitz off the big league roster. Neither player helped his […]

Victor Reyes Likely To Make Tigers Roster

Rule-5 pick Victor Reyes has had a mediocre spring training, but that doesn't mean he won't make the opening day roster for the Detroit Tigers. Following roster moves that sent Blaine Hardy, Chad Bell, Derek Norris, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, among others, to minor league camp, Reyes was still around. "I'm not going to announce that he's […]

A.J. Puk Shut Down With Bicep Concerns

Oakland Athletics pitching prospect A.J. Puk (bicep) has been shut down with biceps soreness, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Puk had an MRI and there was no indication of any major structural damage. Since the injury does not appear to be serious, the Athletics are just taking every precaution, considering recent […]

The Cardinals Could Start the Season Without a Closer

The St. Louis Cardinals may start the season without officially naming a closer. General manager John Mozeliak said, "When you look at it right now, that eighth, ninth inning, we have three or four arms who can compete for [the closer job] or do that." He later added, "Once the season starts, I think we'll […]

Steven Souza Suffers Shoulder Strain Wednesday Night

Updating a previous report, Steven Souza suffered a right shoulder strain on Wednesday night while attempting to make a diving catch. Souza was in a lot of discomfort, but walked off the field under his own power. Manager Torey Lovullo doesn't seem too worried, stating that the Diamondbacks are "built" for situations like this. Souza […]

Carlos Carrasco Diagnosed With a Left Foot Contusion

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco has been diagnosed with a left foot contusion. Carrasco was forced to leave Wednesday's Cactus League appearance after being hit by a line drive, but it seems he will be fine by the time his first turn in the regular season rotation comes up. He was struggling mightily before […]

Derek Norris and Jarrod Saltalamacchia Reassigned to Minor League Camp

The Detroit Tigers sent two catchers to minor league camp Thursday: Derek Norris and Jarrod Saltalamacchia. Both catchers signed with Detroit this offseason on minor league contracts with invitations to spring training. It was expected that Norris would at least compete for a spot on the big league roster, but he missed the cut. Norris […]

Blaine Hardy And Chad Bell Optioned To Triple A

The Detroit Tigers optioned the contracts of two pitchers Thursday: left handers Blaine Hardy and Chad Bell. Hardy is dealing with tightness in his left shoulder and has pitched just one inning this spring, but spent parts of each of the last four seasons with the big league club. He appeared in as many as […]

Johan Camargo Will Start Season On Disabled List

Atlanta Braves third baseman Johan Camargo (oblique), who had hoped to return in time for Opening Day, is going to have to wait a little longer to join the team during the regular season. He's going to be put on the disabled list and could join the team as early as April 6. It would […]

Eric Thames Slugs A Home Run In Win

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames went 1-for-3 with a home-run, two RBI, and a strikeout in the 4-3 win over the Oakland Athletics. Thames has not been that hot this Spring Training so far, with a batting average of .182 and an OPS of .600. Despite Thames being the near guaranteed starting first baseman […]

Carlos Carrasco Forced to Leave After Taking a Line Drive to the Leg

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco was forced to leave his Cactus League appearance on Wednesday after taking a line drive off the leg. He was getting lit up before exiting, allowing six runs on nine hits without a strikeout. He was able to walk off the field on his own, but no further information […]

Steven Souza Leaves Game With Apparent Shoulder Injury

Steven Souza left Wednesday's game with an injury after attempting to make a diving catch. Before walking off the field with the trainers, Souza appeared to be in a lot of pain, favouring his right shoulder. There's been no official word on the nature of the injury just yet, bur more information should be made […]