Logan Forsythe To Replace Injured Justin Turner At Third

Los Angeles Dodgers infield utilityman Logan Forsythe will get most of the starts at third base while starter Justin Turner heals from a fractured wrist sustained Monday night. Manager Dave Roberts said Forsythe is the best defender available, while Kike Hernandez, Chase Utley and possibly Austin Barnes will man second. Chris Taylor will likely stay […]

Marlins Send Sandy Alcantara, Braxton Lee To Minors

The Miami Marlins sent top pitching prospect Sandy Alcantara and outfielder Braxton Lee to minor league camp on Tuesday. Alcantara, who came over from the Cardinals in the trade involving Marcell Ozuna, will report to Triple-A. Alcantara impressed in camp and could join the Marlins rotation sooner than later, according to manager Don Mattingly. The […]

J.A. Happ Officially Named Opening Day Starter

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher J.A. Happ has been officially named the team's Opening Day starter, according to manager John Gibbons. Happ will be followed in the rotation by Aaron Sanchez, Marco Estrada, Marcus Stroman and Jaime Garcia. The veteran left-handed had a pretty solid season in 2017, with a 3.53 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and […]

Giovanny Urshela Dealing With a Tight Hamstring

Cleveland Indians infielder Giovanny Urshela is listed as day-to-day with a tight hamstring. He was forced to leave Monday's Cactus League game after running out a ninth-inning double, but it seems he's avoided any serious injury. He'll get a day or two off, but should be right back on the field after that. Urshela is […]

Xander Bogaerts Hits HR In Victory Over Phillies

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts went 2-for-3 with a home runs and two RBI on Monday against the Phillies. He is hitting .353 with two HRs and a 1.026 OPS this spring. Bogaerts is trying to recover from a letdown 2017 season when he had a .273 average to go with 10 HRs and […]

Blake Swihart's Strong Spring Could Sway BoSox To Retain Him

Boston Red Sox catcher Blake Swihart has had a strong spring at the plate while gaining experience in the field as well. His performance and positional flexibility might influence the team to trade other assets, according to Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston. Swihart has a .283 average with two home runs and seven RBI […]

Kyle Hendricks Scratched With Strep Throat

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks has been scratched from Wednesday’s scheduled minor league start with strep throat. Hendricks should be ready to make his 2018 regular season debut in the second game of the year for the Cubs. He remains one of the more underrated pitchers and should be able to return top-30 value […]

Blake Snell Is More Focused

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell is more focused this season. Snell had a rocky 2017 that included bad starts and being demoted. In an article, the personal issues that likely contributed are explored. The relevant part for fantasy is the suggestion that his new focus will lead to better results this season. Snell […]

Brad Miller Done With Second Base In Spring Training

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brad Miller is done playing second base for the rest of the preseason. Where Miller plays the most often is a matter of what sources you listen to. At first, it sounded like he would be the primary first baseman, but then the Rays acquired C.J. Cron, which created doubt. Some […]

Mark Leiter To Undergo Medical Exam

After a strong start to his 2018 spring training, Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Mark Leiter is headed back to Philadelphia to undergo tests on his right forearm. The 27-year-old has been experiencing tightness and soreness in the forearm, according to manager Gabe Kapler. Through his first three outings this spring, Leiter was quite impressive, tossing […]

Mallex Smith To Make Minor League Start Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith (hamstring) will make a minor league start on Tuesday. It will be his first game action since March 8. He is still expected to be ready for Opening Day. Smith is all about speed, and he's stolen exactly 16 bases each of the last two seasons. He played in […]

Astros Option A.J. Reed

The Houston Astros optioned first baseman A.J. Reed to minor league camp on Monday. Reed had a slash line of .298/.365/.511 and an OPS of .876 in 52 Grapefruit League at-bats, which is great, but it just speaks to how stacked the team's current roster is. Reed arrived to camp 25 pounds lighter after an […]

Marlins Experimenting With Lewis Brinson In Leadoff Spot

Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly is experimenting with hitting outfielder Lewis Brinson in the leadoff spot this spring, and the outfielder is scheduled to hit first for the second time in camp on Tuesday. After trading Dee Gordon to Seattle over the winter, the Fish have no true leadoff hitter on the current roster. Mattingly […]

Justin Turner Suffers Broken Wrist

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (wrist) suffered a non-displaced left wrist fracture after being hit by a pitch in the Cactus League game Monday night. There is no timetable for his injury, but expecting him to miss at least around two months would be a fair bet. Turner has come on strong late in […]

Trevor Cahill Deal with Athletics Finalized

According to Jon Heyman of MLB.com, free-agent starting pitcher Trevor Cahill's deal with the Oakland Athletics worth $1.5 million was finalized on Monday. Cahill will likely work in long relief, in addition to serving as a starter when someone is needed to fill up innings. Cahill had a 4.93 ERA with 87 strikeouts over 84 […]

Chris Sale Knows He Had A Bad Game Monday

Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale allowed four runs against the Phillies on Monday. He did strike out six batters, but it was the three walks that really made the day difficult for Sale. According to Alex Speier of The Boston Globe, Sale mentioned his frustration due to lack of command and lack of feel […]

Drew Pomeranz Ready For Shortened Minor League Game

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz (forearm) is scheduled to pitch a three-inning minor league game on Friday, according to Alex Speier of The Boston Globe. Pomeranz is still recovering from a flexor strain and has had forearm issues in the past, so it is always something to be cautious with and not rush […]

Franklin Perez Sidelined 12 Weeks

Detroit Tigers top prospect Franklin Perez, acquired in the Justin Verlander trade last season, will miss at least 12 weeks with a right lat strain after suffering the injury in a minor league contest on Sunday. Perez wasn't likely to spend any time at the big league level this year, but he showed serious promise […]

Jeff Samardzija Pushed Back

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija has been pushed back from Tuesday’s start and will pitch Wednesday in a minors game. Samardzija was originally projected to be the No. 3 starter in the Giants rotation to open the season, but this move puts him off schedule. Aside from naming Madison Bumgarner the Opening Day starter, […]

Rey Fuentes Leaves Game After Being Hit By Pitch

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Rey Fuentes (undisclosed) left Monday's game after being hit by a pitch. There has been no word on his condition thus far. The former first-round pick is unlikely to get much playing time in the crowded Arizona outfield this season. He would need three injuries and/or trades to get regular playing time in […]

Robinson Chirinos Starting Opening Day

Evan P. Grant reports that catcher Robinson Chirinos will start opening day for the Texas Rangers. Chirinos has had a productive spring, slashing .280/.357/.480 with a home run over 25 at-bats. His spring performance included everything that we have come to expect from the 33-year-old, mainly solid power with a lot of strikeouts. Chirinos is […]

Craig Kimbrel Has Confidence Of Manager

Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel has returned to camp and still has the confidence of manager Alex Cora, reported Alex Speier of The Boston Globe. To illustrate his confidence in Kimbrel's readiness, Cora stated, "As long as we have a three-run lead or two-run lead or one-run lead, he’ll be ready for that one." […]

Andrew Heaney to Miss Start with Elbow Inflammation

Los Angeles Angels left-handed pitcher Andrew Heaney will miss his next spring training start with left elbow inflammation. He underwent an MRI, which ruled out ligament damage, and he will be cleared to throw once the swelling subsides. Spring training injuries are never fun, but rarely should they be taken too seriously. However, Heaney has […]

Mike Foltynewicz Will Take On Minor Leaguers Tuesday

Atlanta Braves starter Mike Foltynewicz will toe the rubber on Tuesday against minor leaguers. The team is off, but he's doing this to keep on track to be the No. 2 pitcher behind Julio Teheran. He's shown some promise this spring with a slower pitching motion. Folty could be a stealthy good late-round pickup. If […]

Brad Boxberger Looking Good In Spring

Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Brad Boxberger has looked good this spring training, giving up one run on four hits and one walk across four innings. He has struck out three batters thus far. Boxberger seems to be fully recovered from arm soreness that kept him out earlier this month, and he will no doubt be ready for […]

Julio Teheran Continues Torrid Spring With Strong Outing Versus Jays

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran, who was named the Opening Day starter, continued to shine this spring, throwing 6 2/3 scoreless innings against Toronto. His ERA is now a ridiculous 0.87. Of course, people remember spring training stats as much as they do that Al Bundy scored four touchdowns in a high school football […]

Alex Avila Off To Rough Start

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Alex Avila is off to a very rough start this spring. He has just one hit through 20 at-bats, a solo home run, and has struck out eight times. Manager Torey Lovullo says that his catcher's timing is off, but neither he nor Avila seem concerned moving towards Opening Day. Avila is […]

Tyler Beede Optioned

The San Francisco Giants announced on Monday that top pitching prospect, starter Tyler Beede, has been optioned to the minor leagues. Beede has struggled this spring with a 10.80 ERA over 8 1/3 innings in four appearances. Beede will work on his changeup and secondary pitches in the minors this year, but there is a […]

Chris Tillman Has Strong Start Versus Tigers

What a difference for Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Chris Tillman. In his previous start, he looked like he had never pitched in a pro game before. On Monday, he was the polar opposite, going five innings and allowing a run on six hits. While he didn't strike out anyone, he also issued no walks. This […]

Robbie Ray The Main Candidate To Start Opening Day

With the injury to Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke (groin), it looks like the Diamondbacks will turn to budding star Robbie Ray to pitch on Opening Day. Ray has done enough to earn the spot, posting a 2.89 ERA and 1.15 WHIP across 162 innings last season. His high strikeout upside and improving control give him […]