Jim Johnson, Blake Parker will be Setup Guys

Both Los Angeles Angels relief pitchers Jim Johnson and Blake Parker are expected to start the season in setup roles, with Cam Bedrosian serving as the closer for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Bedrosian began last season as the closer as well, but injuries kept him off the field and allowed veteran Bud Norris to […]

Matt Shoemaker Enduring Rough Spring

Los Angeles Angels starter Matt Shoemaker is locked into a spot in LA's six-man rotation, despite his struggles so far in spring training. Through three starts, Shoemaker has an ugly 10.80 ERA and has surrendered a staggering five home runs in just 8 1/3 innings. Still, Shoemaker will find himself on the hill every sixth […]

Justin Upton Off to a Hot Start

Los Angeles Angels left fielder Justin Upton is looking to build off his strong 2017 season in his first full year with the Angels. The slugger posted career highs in home runs (35) and RBI (109) last year, split between the Tigers and the Angels. He is off to a hot start this spring, hitting […]

Carlos Santana Still Adjusting To Phillies

The new first baseman of the Philadelphia Phillies, Carlos Santana, appears to be set at the second spot of the lineup. Manager Gabe Kapler appears intent on having him bat there when the season begins, having hit second in eight of his 10 games played this spring. During this spring, the 31-year-old has hit .208, […]

Rhys Hoskins’ Spot In Lineup Set

So far in 10 games this Spring Training, Phillies phenom Rhys Hoskins has hit .250 with two home runs and 14 RBI. He’s recorded six hits in total, with a pair of doubles and seven strikeouts as well. New Phillies manager Gabe Kapler has been experimenting with the club’s starting lineup, having the pitcher bat […]

Joey Votto Having Slow Spring

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto is off to a slow start this spring. The star first baseman is hitting .056 in 18 at-bats, notching just one hit while scoring three runs and driving in one. Despite the slow spring, there's no reason to get concerned about Votto. He got off to an extremely slow […]

Zack Cozart to Play Shortstop in Andrelton Simmons' Absence

Los Angeles Angels new third baseman Zack Cozart will start at shortstop in place of Andrelton Simmons, who is nursing a sore shoulder. Cozart will be entering familiar territory, as he spent his time with the Reds at shortstop. The Angels signed the infielder to play third base, however, a position he has been working to learn. […]

J.T. Realmuto Injures Back Sunday

Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto (back) was removed from the spring game early Sunday with a lower back contusion. Realmuto has been beat up lately, as he missed some time late last week with a minor knee injury as well. His back injury also doesn't appear serious, thankfully, and Realmuto should be able to return […]

Reds Lose Anthony DeSclafani, Brandon Finnegan To Injury On Sunday

The Cincinnati Reds had a rough Sunday as they lost two pitchers during Cactus League action. Starter Anthony DeSclafani left the game during the bottom of the first inning with an oblique injury. He was replaced by left-hander Brandon Finnegan, who also departed during the first with an unknown injury. Both pitchers dealt with injuries […]

Kyle Barraclough Dazzles On Sunday; Expected To Be Miami's Setup Man

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Kyle Barraclough should begin the season as Miami's setup man, paving the way for the veteran Brad Ziegler to close out games for the Marlins. Barraclough's 22 holds were eighth most among National League relievers last season, though he did blow four saves as well. He pitched extremely well in just one […]

Chance Sisco Drives in Run Against Red Sox

Baltimore Orioles catcher Chance Sisco, who is likely playing for the job of backup to Caleb Joseph, bolstered his case on Sunday. He went 1-for-2 and drove in a run to give him six RBI for the Spring. There are still quite a few catchers in camp, but Sisco is doing his best to separate […]

A.J. Minter Having Strong Spring

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher A.J. Minter has not allowed a run in his four games so far. He's gone 4 1/3 innings, striking out six and walking none. That's a good line for the lefty and it helps manager Brian Snitker know that he's going to be handing the ball to someone who will likely […]

Hunter Harvey Gives Up Two Runs In Outing Against Red Sox

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Hunter Harvey went three innings on Sunday against a tough Boston lineup. He gave up two runs, one of them earned. Mookie Betts tagged him for a solo homer and the other run came after Harvey threw the ball away on a pickoff throw at first that made Hanley Ramirez's subsequent […]

Adam Eaton Seeing Game Action Versus Minor Leaguers

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (knee) has been playing in minor league games in preparation for the 2018 season. He's been recovering from a knee injury since last April and looks likely to be ready for Opening Day. The Nationals acquired Eaton prior to the 2017 campaign, and it was easy to see why in […]

Chase Utley Will Return To Action Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Chase Utley will play on Monday after being given two days off for "family reasons." The veteran was signed to a two-year deal by the Dodgers, mostly to mentor their younger players and provide depth at second. He's a hard-nosed player who is as competitive as they come, but he […]

Renato Nunez Still Not Playing, A's Must Decide His Fate

Oakland Athletics outfielder/designated hitter Renato Nuñez (hamstring) is still unable to play in spring training games. According to John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle, the Athletics are not sure if Nunez will get enough time to be ready for the season. He is currently doing some work, including hitting and taking grounders. Nunez is […]

Ross Stripling To Start Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Ross Stripling will start for the team on Wednesday. He'll throw a bullpen session Sunday and should be fine after that. Stripling has had a quiet spring so far. He was one of the players hit by the virus that swept through the clubhouse a few weeks ago. He picked his […]

Chris Davis Feeling Better But Orioles Being Cautious

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (forearm) says he feels much better after his cortisone shot, but the timetable dictates he rests for 72 hours after receiving it. The club is not so much worried about his spring training at-bats, but they want him up and ready for the regular season.

Corey Knebel Says He's Fine

Milwaukee Brewers closer Corey Knebel (knee) said he is fine and occasionally deals with tendinitis in his knee. He is not expecting to miss any time in spring training. Those that already own Knebel can take a sigh of relief for now. The hard-throwing right-hander posted an amazing 14.9 K/9 and 39 saves in a […]

Walker Buehler Dominates In First Cactus Outing

Los Angeles Dodgers top pitching prospect Walker Buehler was absolutely dominant in his first Cactus League appearance on Saturday against the Cubs. In two innings of relief work, Buehler struck out five batters and gave up one hit while walking none. Granted, none of the Cubs regulars (aside from Addison Russell and Ian Happ) played. […]

Matt Joyce To DH In Lieu Of Field Sunday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Matt Joyce (elbow) will serve as the designated hitter Sunday against the Cubs, according to Jon Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle. Joyce has been dealing with a sore right elbow, so he will need another week before he is able to play in the outfield. Additionally, he will start a throwing program Sunday to […]

Nelson Cruz Out Sick Again

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz (flu) was scratched from the Cactus League lineup for the second straight day with the flu. The big bopper should be fine in the long run. He managed 39 home runs and 119 RBI in 2017 and should once again threaten the 30-homer mark and could once again put […]

Austin Hays Will Start Playing Field Again On Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (lat) will be back on the field against the Twins on Tuesday, according to manager Buck Showalter. Hays has been a designated hitter in the meantime, sometimes splitting with Pedro Alvarez. Surely, Baltimore would love to see all their players get healthy as Spring Training winds down so that definitive […]

Logan Morrison Will Return To Lineup Tuesday

According to reports, Minnesota Twins designated hitter Logan Morrison (gluteus) is expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday. Morrison has been out since last Wednesday after straining his glute on a hard slide into home plate. Morrison's expected return to the lineup shows that his injury was never considered serious. Morrison will play his […]

Eloy Jimenez Returns To Lineup

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (knee) will make his first start for the White Sox on Sunday. One of the game's best prospects, Jimenez had been dealing with inflammation in his left knee. It was never considered a serious injury, but the White Sox had every reason to be cautious. Jimenez pinch hit on […]

Willson Contreras Out With Illness

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (illness) will be out of Sunday’s lineup as he is battling an illness. Contreras said he is feeling better and is likely to be back in action on Tuesday. Contreras should be one of the first catchers off the board in 2018 drafts.

Javier Baez Feels 110 Percent

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (hamstring) said that he is feeling 110 percent when asked about his hamstring. Baez went down earlier in the week after hurting his hamstring rounding first base on a double. Baez hasn’t played the rest of the week, but it’s great news that he is feeling better. The Cubs will […]

Lewis Brinson Continues To Impress In Spring Training

Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson continues to tear the cover off the ball this Spring and is making a serious case to begin the season in the starting lineup. Brinson, who came over to the Marlins from Milwaukee in the Christian Yelich trade, is rated as Miami's top prospect, according to MLB.com. The young outfielder […]

Felix Hernandez Feeling Stronger

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (foreram) threw aggressively on flat ground Saturday, and manager Scott Servais isn't ruling Hernandez out to pitch in his 10th straight Opening Day, although James Paxton seems more likely to get the nod. Hernandez threw out to around 120 feet Saturday and said "it's getting better every day." The […]

David Robertson Makes Spring Debut

After dealing with a bout of food poisoning, New York Yankees reliever David Robertson finally made his spring training debut Saturday against the New York Mets. He faced just two batters and tossed just six pitches, but they were all strikes, resulting in two strikeouts. The 32-year-old appears very likely to be the club’s eighth-inning pitcher […]