Carlos Torres Released

The Cleveland Indians released right handed pitcher Carlos Torres on Saturday. Torres was informed he would not make the Opening Day roster after posting a disappointing 6.10 ERA and 1.94 WHIP in Cactus League play. He struck out nine but walked six. Torres will try to catch on with another team, but may have to […]

Matt Belisle Makes the Team

Cleveland Indians pitcher Matt Belisle has been informed that he has made the Opening Day roster as a member of the bullpen. Belisle struggled in Cactus League play, putting up a 6.10 ERA and a 2.03 WHIP, but Cleveland must have seen some promise in his pitching to give him a spot in the bullpen. […]

Victor Caratini Beats Out Chris Gimenez As Cubs Backup Catcher

The Chicago Cubs have named Victor Caratini the team’s backup catcher. He has beat out veteran Chris Gimenez. It’s a bit of a surprise as Gimenez has experience with the Cubs big free-agent signee Yu Darvish. Caratini hit .243 this spring, but it was enough to earn him the backup spot behind starting catcher Willson […]

Bryce Brentz Waived By Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryce Brentz was placed on waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday, according to Liz Bloom of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The former first-round pick of the Boston Red Sox hit .250/.362/.350 with one home run in 47 spring plate appearances. He has 127 career minor-league home runs, including 31 last year, but […]

Joey Lucchesi Assigned to Minor League Camp

The Padres assigned starting pitcher Joey Lucchesi to minor league camp this afternoon after he made four appearances this spring. Over 11 2/3 innings of work, Lucchesi allowed two runs on five hits and five walks while striking out nine. While he does not have as high a ceiling as other pitching prospects in the […]

Phil Hughes Could Start 2018 On Disabled List

Minnesota Twins pitcher Phil Hughes (oblique) could begin the season in the disabled list. Hughes has been dealing with mild left oblique strain. If Hughes were to begin the year on the disabled list, it would give him more time to rebuild his arm strength. Hughes is likely to operate out of the bullpen this […]

J.T. Realmuto Likely To Start Season On DL

Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto is likely to start the season on the disabled list, according to Jason Martinez of Roster Resource. Realmuto has dealt with a string of injuries this Spring, including his latest lower back contusion that has kept him out for the last week. Realmuto has quietly put together quality production over […]

Patrick Corbin To Start Opening Day

Patrick Corbin will be the starter when the Diamondbacks open their season against the Rockies on March 29th. Normally Corbin would be the fourth starter in the rotation but the spring schedule and injury to Zack Greinke allows Corbin's next start to line up with Opening Day. Corbin made marked improvements in the second half […]

Greg Bird Will Undergo Further Exams

After a sore foot injury sidelined him from today’s Spring Training action, New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird was examined, but further tests will be done. The 25-year-old is scheduled to undergo an MRI and CT scan, raising worries that he may not be ready for the beginning of the season. Bird missed most […]

Jacoby Ellsbury Remaining In Tampa For Season Prep

Veteran outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury will begin the 2018 season on the Disabled List, remaining in Tampa as the New York Yankees fly north of the border for the season opener in Toronto. The 34-year-old tried to get back in time for the season, now just days away, but he couldn’t do it. Ellsbury has been […]

Diamondbacks Acquire Deven Marrero From Red Sox

The Diamondbacks have acquired infielder Deven Marrero from the Red Sox for a player to be named later. Marrero comes to the D'Backs with a pedigree, having won three All-Conference Performer awards as well as a the Pac-10 defensive player of the year honor. In 71 games with the Red Sox last season, Marrero hit […]

Madison Bumgarner Has Three Pins Inserted In Hand

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (finger, hand) had three pins inserted in his hand this morning during surgery. Bumgarner was hit in the left hand on a comebacker this Friday and fractured his pinky finger. There is no firm timeline for his recovery, but early reports are that MadBum is likely to miss […]

Yasmany Tomas May Be Optioned

The Diamondbacks are considering optioning outfielder Yasmany Tomas. Sources say that Tomas getting optioned is the likely outcome of the situation. With the recent acquisition of Steven Souza and Jarrod Dyson Tomas has been moved way back on the D'Backs depth chart. Even with Souza being out until mid-May, there has been little talk of […]

Twins Claim Kennys Vargas

After losing first baseman Kennys Vargas to the Reds earlier in the week, the Minnesota Twins have claimed Kennys Vargas off waivers. Vargas wasn’t gone from Minnesota too long, but will still struggle to get everyday at-bats. Vargas has always shown strong power, but has struggled in other areas of his game. Unless he is given […]

Francisco Rodriguez Granted Release

Veteran reliever Francisco Rodriguez, who was fighting for a bullpen spot with the Philadelphia Phillies this spring, has been granted his release by the organization. The 36-year-old who last pitched in the majors with the Detroit Tigers last season, made eight appearances with the Phillies this spring, posting a 5.40 ERA. He clearly wasn’t going […]

Miguel Andujar To See Some Time At First In Minors

After his strong start to Spring Training, Miguel Andujar fell short of a spot on the New York Yankees, being assigned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The 23-year-old is primarily a third baseman, but according to General Manager Brian Cashman, he will also see time at first base. Cashman said 80 percent of his time playing defense […]

Wei-Yin Chen To Throw Batting Practice Soon

The Miami Marlins haven't had much from starter Wei-Yin Chen since he came over two years ago, but Craig Davis reports that Chen will begin throwing batting practice on Sunday. The southpaw was a great pitcher in Baltimore where he notched a career-high 16 wins in 2014, though he's only recorded seven wins in two […]

Dan Straily Expected To Begin Season On Disabled List

After experiencing inflammation in his pitching forearm, Miami Marlins starter Dan Straily is expected to begin the season on the disabled list, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Straily, who finished second on the club with 10 wins last year, has been out since last week with the forearm inflammation. The club is opting to play […]

Adam Engel Ready For Opening Day

After dealing with neck stiffness, Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Engel said he’s “ready to rock” after playing in Friday’s contest. Engel has been tearing it up this spring and will be in center field on a regular basis for the White Sox. With how well he hit this spring, Engel is a worth a […]

Pirates Cut Jordan Luplow, 3 Others From Spring Roster

Outfielder Jordan Luplow was among the cuts for the Pittsburgh Pirates today, along with catcher Jacob Stallings and pitchers Tyler Jones and Richard Rodriguez. Luplow, a top-25 prospect in the organization, was trying to make the team as a fourth outfielder. Although he hit four home runs in spring action, he batted only .235/.225/.579 overall. […]

Martin Perez to Start Season on DL

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Martin Perez has told reporters that he needs one more start before returning to game action, and will therefore start the season on the DL. It will not be a long stay for the 26-year old, who is expected to make the eighth start for the Rangers. Perez is a true […]

Homer Bailey Will Pitch Opening Day For Reds

The Cincinnati Reds have announced that starting pitcher Homer Bailey will pitch Opening Day. Bailey will be followed in the rotation by Luis Castillo, Tyler Mahle and Sal Romano. The number five spot in the rotation is still up for grabs and likely between Brandon Finnegan and Amir Garrett. Castillo holds the strongest upside in […]

Cliff Pennington Will Make Reds Roster

Cincinnati Reds infielder Cliff Pennington will make the Opening Day roster for the Cincinnati Reds. The veteran provides valuable defense, but not much help to fantasy owners. He can be avoided in upcoming drafts.

Trevor Plouffe Released By Rangers

Veteran third baseman Trevor Plouffe has been released by the Texas Rangers. Plouffe is reportedly considering his options and still may resign with Texas and accept an assignment with their Triple-A affiliate. At this point, unless another club becomes desperate for a bat with MLB experience, it is unlikely that other options will pop up […]

Giants Could Talk To Mets About Starting Pitchers After Losing Madison Bumgarner And Jeff Samardzija

Jon Morosi of the MLB Network reports that after losing starting pitchers Madison Bumgarner (hand) and Jeff Samardzija (shoulder) to injuries, the Giants could talk to the Mets about acquiring starting pitchers. Heyman does note that the Mets are unlikely to move any pitching, but the Giants can still seek outside help from another organization.

Carlos Tocci Makes Rangers Opening Day Roster

Texas Rangers' Rule 5 pick Carlos Tocci has been told he has made the Opening Day roster. The 22-year old was a Phillies prospect known more for his glove than his bat, but unfortunately not much more. He hit well in Double-A as a 21-year old, but this is where the interest in Tocci's profile […]

Nate Jones Likely To Close For White Sox

Daryl Van Schouwen of The Chicago Sun-Times reports that relief pitcher Nate Jones is likely to open the season as the White Sox closer. Jones underwent season-sending elbow surgery last July and appeared in just 11 games. Van Schouwen notes that the White Sox are unlikely to overuse Jones and reliever Joakim Soria could also […]

Jonathan Holder Wins Final Spot In Yankees Bullpen

The final spot in the New York Yankees bullpen was decided today, as the the club optioned Domingo German to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, leaving Jonathan Holder the winner. The 24-year-old has made sporadic appearances with the club the past two seasons, making a bigger impact in 2017. This year in Spring Training, he was solid, posting […]

Dan Straily Continues To Rest Pitching Arm

A bum forearm has Miami Marlins starter Dan Straily's regular season start in jeopardy, and he'll continue to rest his arm throughout the weekend. After experiencing forearm tightness earlier in the week, beat reporter Joe Frisaro reports that it's still uncertain when Straily will return to throwing. Straily went 10-9 last year and was one […]

Lewis Brinson Could Begin Season Batting Leadoff

Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson is making a strong case to begin the season on the 25-man roster, and beat reporter Joe Frisaro reports that Brinson could even begin the season in the leadoff spot. Brinson, who came over to Miami in the Christian Yelich trade, is having a phenomenal Spring Training with a .352 […]