Daniel Murphy Won't Be Pushed For Opening Day

Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy (knee) continues to work his way back to game action but is unlikely to be ready for Opening Day. He's been limited to batting practices and grounders hit right to him, so until he can move laterally, he won't play in a game. This basically eliminates him for Opening […]

Shelby Miller Tosses Short Bullpen Session

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Shelby Miller (elbow) threw a bullpen session for the first time since having Tommy John surgery last May. Miller was not expecting much from the session, but he came away pleasantly surprised with the results. Miller's next bullpen session is scheduled for Friday, where he will work on progressing before facing live […]

Adam Eaton Likely To Make Grapefruit Debut This Weekend

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (knee) will probably make his Grapefruit League debut this weekend, manager Dave Martinez hinted on Thursday. Eaton will start another minor league game Thursday and has about 40 at-bats so far. But he hasn't played the field in order to make sure he doesn't aggravate his knee, which ruptured 23 games […]

Yuli Gurriel To Begin Defensive Drills

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (hand) will be cleared to begin defensive drills in his rehab process, according to manager A.J. Hinch. Hinch told reporters, "He's starting to do a little bit more...He's not close to hitting, but he'll put a glove on his hand and start to do some defensive stuff." Gurriel is still […]

Braves Expressing Interest in Greg Holland

Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports said that the Atlanta Braves have "checked in" on free-agent closer Greg Holland. They may not have a chance, but the fact that he's from North Carolina may help their cause. Of course, if he does sign, that means relief pitcher Arodys Vizcaino is no longer the closer. Don't panic on […]

Mike Clevinger Scratched Due to Illness

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger was scratched from Thursday's Cactus League start due to an illness. Evan Marshall will take the mound to start the game off against the Cincinnati Reds in Clevinger's place. Clevinger is already guaranteed a spot in the starting rotation, at least to kick off the season, so missing Thursday's […]

Ender Inciarte Scratched Due To Groin Tightness

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte (groin) was scratched from Thursday's game against the Tigers. It was a precaution due to him having tightness in his left groin. The team doesn't seem too worried about it and he should be back sooner than later. Danny Santana, who has been having a fine spring training, took his place […]

Mallex Smith Will Be Ready For Opening Day

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith (hamstring) said his sore right hamstring is feeling better, and he is not concerned about missing Opening Day. Smith is all about speed, and he's stolen exactly 16 bases each of the last two seasons. He played in just 81 games with the Rays in 2017 due to their […]

Mark Trumbo Has MRI On Sore Calf

Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Mark Trumbo (calf) had a setback in his recovery. Manager Buck Showalter said that Trumbo had an MRI on his calf, and the team is awaiting a result. It seems like the team can't quite get a definitive recovery timeline for a couple of their big boppers - Trumbo and Chris Davis (forearm). If […]

Brad Miller To Play Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brad Miller (toe) will play in a minor league game Thursday, and he is fully confident that he will be ready for Opening Day. Miller dealt with injuries last year as well, playing in just 110 games and disappointing with a .201 average and nine home runs. That's after he surprisingly […]

Jake Odorizzi Completes Successful Bullpen

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi turned in a successful bullpen session on Thursday, according to reports. Odorizzi had his most recent scheduled spring training start on Tuesday cancelled for what the team called "maintenance purposes." Odorizzi's ability to throw an uneventful bullpen on Thursday lends credence to that initial report that he was not dealing […]

Jean Segura, Ichiro Suzuki Expected To Be Fine

Seattle Mariners shortstop Jean Segura (hamstring) and outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (calf) were both pulled from the Cactus League game Wednesday night as a precaution, according to manager Scott Servais. Servais doesn't think either injury is serious. That's great news, especially for the owners of Segura, who is a strong shortstop candidate in fantasy leagues after […]

Dalton Pompey Improving

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Dalton Pompey (wrist) said his right wrist is improving, and he was able to throw from 60 feet on Thursday. "It's heading in the right direction for sure," Pompey said. Pompey was injured most of last year in the minors as well, playing in just 13 games between Single-A and Triple-A. […]

Randal Grichuk Not Playing Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk (rib cage) is not playing Thursday due to a sore rib cage, but he's not overly concerned about the injury. “Take a few days to be on the safe side,” Grichuk said. There is excitement for Grichuk in 2018 with a clear path to everyday playing time and in […]

Andrelton Simmons Back in the Lineup

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (shoulder) is back in the lineup for a spring training game on Thursday. Simmons missed about a week with a shoulder strain, but is back and 100% healthy. The shortstop slugged 14 home runs and stole 19 bases last season. He is a fine middle infield option in the […]

Marcus Stroman To Make Spring Debut Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (shoulder) will make his spring debut Saturday and is scheduled to throw a couple of innings against the Canadian National Junior team. It's great news for Stroman, who should be able to pitch in the opening series, barring any setbacks. He was the team's ace in 2017, going […]

Brandon Finnegan Experiencing Minimal Soreness

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Brandon Finnegan (biceps) is still experiencing "minimal soreness" in his pitching arm but he was able to play catch on Wednesday. Finnegan is not expected to throw off the mound until the soreness is gone but it appears he's trending in the right direction. Finnegan was removed from a Cactus League game […]

Josh Donaldson Expects To Play Friday

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) expects to return to spring action Friday, and he said the cramping in his calf is a non-issue. “It’s getting ridiculous ... It’s not an issue. Have you ever had a cramp?” Donaldson said. It's fair for fantasy owners to be worried since Donaldson missed a good […]

Scooter Gennett Dealing With Sore Right Shoulder

The Cincinnati Reds have scratched second baseman Scooter Gennett (shoulder) for Thursday's Cactus League game. Gennett is dealing with a sore right shoulder, but the team doesn't expect him to miss more than a day. Infielder Brandon Dixon has taken Gennett's place at second base and is batting eighth. Dixon is a non-roster invitee who is […]

Corey Seager Predicts Readiness For Opening Day

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (elbow) said that his throwing elbow is good and anticipates being ready for Opening Day. He will serve as the designated hitter on Thursday and make his Cactus League debut playing short on Friday. Seager's elbow has been giving him trouble since last August. The reduced playing time created a confrontation […]

Albert Pujols Blasts Two Doubles

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols hit two doubles on Monday, his first two extra-base hits of spring training. He drove in a run on each. Pujols is now 6-for-27 (.222) in the spring. However, he has only struck out once, an encouraging sign after he tied a career high with 93 strikeouts last […]

Mike Tauchman Still In Consideration For Left Field Spot

Colorado Rockies outfielder Mike Tauchman went 1-for-2 with a run on Wednesday in the 11-6 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Tauchman has had quite the spring training so far, going 13-for-42 (.302 batting average) with a home run and three stolen bases. Tauchman appears to be another Rockies player ready to make the jump […]

Gerardo Parra Has Another Solid Spring Game

Colorado Rockies outfielder Gerardo Parra had another good game, going 1-for-2 with a walk, an RBI and a stolen base. Parra is most likely going to split time with Carlos Gonzalez in right field due to his adept defensive abilities. However, his impressive play could warrant some starts at left field. This game puts Parra […]

Jon Gray Gives Up Five Runs In Start

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray went four innings, giving up six hits, five runs (all earned), two walks and six strikeouts on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Gray hasn't been that impressive so far this spring, as he is now at a 10.72 ERA after this game. However, Gray is pretty much guaranteed […]

Jean Segura Leaves Game Wednesday

Seattle Seahawks shortstop Jean Segura (hamstring) left the Cactus League game early Wednesday with right hamstring tightness. The Mariners have been extremely unlucky with injuries in spring training, as outfielder Ichiro Suzuki was also hurt Wednesday night, and Nelson Cruz and Robinson Cano have also been injured of late. Segura is the team's spark plug […]

Ichiro Suzuki Pulled With Tight Calf

Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (calf) was pulled early from the Cactus League game on Wednesday with a tight right calf. As if you needed another reason to dislike Suzuki as he enters his age-44 season, he's unlikely to hold up to regular playing time as he returns to his former team. There is a […]

Zack Wheeler Could Be Ticketed For Relief Role

The New York Mets are intrigued by the idea of using starting pitcher Zack Wheeler out of the bullpen, but they have not wanted to use starter Steven Matz in that role. As expected, Wheeler was highly inconsistent in 17 starts for the Mets last season after coming off two lost seasons due to Tommy […]

Zack Greinke's Injury Not Believed To Be Serious

Updating a previous report, it seems that the groin injury suffered by Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke was not a serious one. The Diamondbacks believe the strain is mild enough that they will not be performing any tests. Manager Torey Lovullo remains optimistic that Greinke will be ready in time for Opening Day. Those that […]

Colby Rasmus Has Strong Day To Bolster Roster Chances

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colby Rasmus left the game last year. He decided he wanted to end his career more on his terms, giving it one more try. After smacking two doubles in Wednesday's game against the Yankees and ending the day with a .333 average, it looks more and more like he may get that […]

Miguel Castro Struggles Versus Yankees

Perhaps Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Miguel Castro was surging on adrenaline, as his manager Buck Showalter suggested to the media later, when he faced the Bronx Bombers on Wednesday. Whatever the case, Castro couldn't control the ball, walking three in his 3 2/3 innings of work. Overall, he gave up four runs in that span, […]