Marco Gonzales May Not Miss A Start

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales (thumb) is just dealing with a bruise, and the hope is that he won't miss a Cactus League start. His hand remains heavily wrapped, but he will be able to throw on Tuesday. Gonzales appears to have dodged a bullet after taking a line drive off the base of […]

Chris Davis Taking Two-Handed Swings

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (forearm) is taking more steps towards resuming regular playing. He's taking two-handed swings Tuesday to see how his tight forearm feels. If all goes well, he'll be back on the field over the weekend. It'll be likely that he's rusty in any game action for a couple of days, so don't […]

Willie Calhoun Optioned to Triple-A

In a surprise move, Texas Rangers top prospect Willie Calhoun has been sent down to Triple-A Round Rock. Calhoun was penciled in for the starting left field role and had been getting repetitions at second base as well, but the Rangers have opted to give him some time at Round Rock to start the season. […]

J.T. Realmuto To Rest A Few More Days

Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto (back) is a little sore still and will receive a few more days off, according to manager Don Mattingly. Mattingly is confident that Realmuto will be ready for Opening Day against the Cubs. Realmuto has dealt with a few nagging ailments this spring, but nothing too serious. He'll remain a […]

Ronald Guzman Optioned to Triple-A

The Texas Rangers sent first baseman Ronald Guzman down to Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday. The 23-year old had a poor showing in spring training, hitting just .125/.258/.208 with a 2/3 BB/K rate. Guzman was a long shot to make the roster to start the year, but his poor performance definitely is cause for concern […]

David Wright Shut Down For Eight Weeks

Things just keep getting worse for New York Mets third baseman David Wright (shoulder, back). He’s being shut down from baseball activity for eight weeks due to his ongoing shoulder and lower back issues. This comes after not having appeared in a game since May of 2016. It’s been a very sad few years for Wright, […]

Yoenis Cespedes Undergoes X-Ray On Wrist

Updating an ongoing story, New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes was pulled from Tuesday’s lineup with a sore right wrist and is now undergoing X-rays to see if there’s an underlying cause. Cespedes already had the X-ray, but the results aren’t back as of yet. He said the soreness started occurring after taking a swing. […]

Sore Right Wrist For Yoenis Cespedes

To update a previous item, New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes was scratched from Tuesday’s lineup due to a sore right wrist. It could be worse, but as of now, we do not know the extent of the injury or have any kind of timeline for Cespedes’ return. With Opening Day fast approaching, this obviously […]

Troy Tulowitzki Won’t Be Ready For Opening Day

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki has been nursing a hamstring injury and won’t be ready for Opening Day, according to manager John Gibbons. Tulowitzki missing time? Surprise, surprise. While we now know for sure Tulo won’t be able to suit up to start the season, he is moving in the right direction while suffering […]

Michael Conforto Could Play Next Week

With each passing day, we seem to be getting more positive news about New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (shoulder). Conforto seems to be progressing better than both he and the Mets could have hoped for from his shoulder injury, and he expects to start playing in Grapefruit League games next week. That is obviously tremendous […]

Yoenis Cespedes Scratched From Lineup

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes was scratched from the team’s lineup on Tuesday, with no current word as to why. Any injury for Cespedes would be a new one, as he has seemingly been healthy throughout spring training except for a few minor nicks at the start of it. Yo has been tearing it […]

Phillies Designate Tommy Joseph For Assignment

Following the signing of former Cy Young winner Jake Arrieta, the Philadelphia Phillies designated first baseman Tommy Joseph for assignment to make room on the roster. The 26-year-old former starter has been on a steady decline following an abysmal 2017 season. The club’s acquisition of Carlos Santana meant Joseph had lost his job as a […]

Jake Arrieta’s Opening Day Status Uncertain

After finally signing with the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, former Cy Young winning starting pitcher Jake Arrieta may not be ready to go come Opening Day. The 32-year-old’s signing came quite late, which means he may need additional time to get into season shape. Arrieta, who went 22-6 with a 1.77 ERA en route to the […]

Jacoby Ellsbury Unlikely To Be Ready For Season Opener

Still dealing with an oblique injury, there was some bad news and good news Monday for New York Yankees outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury. While positive news emerged Monday that he could see action in exhibition games soon, it may not be enough for Ellsbury to be deemed fit in time for Opening Day. The 34-year-old, who will be […]

Danny Espinosa Released By Yankees

Signed during the offseason to battle for one of the New York Yankees voided infield spots, second baseman Danny Espinosa has been released by the club. The 30-year-old’s chances of earning one of those spots gradually slimmed with the rises of Miguel Andujar and Tyler Wade, alongside the acquisitions of Brandon Drury and Neil Walker. In […]

Clayton Kershaw Looks Ready For Regular Season

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw was absolutely dealing in his fourth Cactus League start on Monday. In 3 2/3 innings, he gave up no runs, two hits, struck out seven and walked one. He also threw another inning in the bullpen after being pulled. He has yet to allow a run and has punched […]

Ian Desmond's Abysmal Spring Training Could Lead To Less At-Bats

Colorado Rockies first baseman and outfielder Ian Desmond has had an abysmal spring training, as he collected only his second hit in 25 at-bats with a double against the Diamondbacks. Not only is Desmond's on-base percentage exactly the same as his batting average at .080, but he has also racked up 11 strikeouts. One of […]

Corey Seager Plays Shortstop For First Time Without Incident

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (elbow) played at shortstop for the first time all spring in the team's "B" game against minor leaguers on Monday. He played the position for five innings and handled two routine grounders in the second without incident. He's been on a reduced throwing program to relieve any stress on […]

Gerardo Parra Shows Plate Discipline In Win

Colorado Rockies outfielder Gerardo Parra had a great game against the Diamondbacks on Monday with two walks and a single. Parra is one of the outfielders in the crowded Rockies outfield competing for a spot, and so far in spring training he has looked great. Parra only has one hit in two official at-bats, but […]

Walker Buehler Optioned To Minor Leagues

Los Angeles Dodgers top starting pitcher prospect Walker Buehler was optioned by the club on Monday. The move was expected despite his dazzling outing on Saturday where he struck out five batters in two innings. Manager Dave Roberts pointed out that Buehler will make one more Cactus League start. The team is saving him for […]

Marco Gonzales Receives Good News

Updating a previous report, Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales (thumb), who left his spring start Monday night after taking a line drive to to the base of his left thumb, said initial scans showed no broken bones. "We don't know the full extent of it, but I don't think there are any breaks," Gonzales […]

Marco Gonzales Hit By Line Drive

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales (arm) was hit by a line drive in his right arm/hand in his spring outing on Monday and exited the game. Gonzales was traded over from the Cardinals in July of last season and made eight starts for the Mariners after coming back from Tommy John surgery. He predictably […]

Felix Hernandez Hopes To Throw Bullpen Tuesday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (forearm) is hoping to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday. Hernandez is progressing after taking a line drive to his forearm, but he'll need to make a few spring starts before the team feels comfortable allowing him to pitch in the opening series of the season against the Indians. […]

Nelson Cruz Scratched For Third Straight Day

Seattle Mariners outfielder/designated hitter Nelson Cruz (illness) was scratched from the spring lineup for the third straight day, although he did take batting practice before the game. Cruz will be fine and has plenty of time to get ready for Opening Day. Despite aging, Cruz should once again threaten to put up 30 home runs […]

Arodys Vizcaino Gives Up Three Runs In Loss To Phillies

This headline about Atlanta Braves closer Arodys Vizcaino would have been a lot more upsetting had it happened during the regular season. Since it's spring training and he wasn't even pitching in a save situation, it's all good. However, he's posted a 7.20 ERA. We still like him as a late-round pick as a low-end […]

Sean Newcomb Has Strong Outing Versus Phillies

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Sean Newcomb couldn't quite go five innings on Monday night, going 4 2/3 instead. That's not to say that it was a poor showing for him -- he struck out six while walking none and not giving up any hits. If he shows anything like this in the regular season, the […]

Tyson Ross With Another Strong Outing

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Tyson Ross turned in another strong outing on Monday against the Kansas City Royals. In four relief innings, Ross struck out one, allowing a hit and walk apiece. Through 11 innings this spring, Ross has a 3.27 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and eight strikeouts. Ross, a massive disappointment in 2017 with […]

Kyle Schwarber Having A Strong Spring

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber hit his third home run of the spring on Sunday. Schwarber has been having a very positive spring and has hit .333 thus far. Schwarber is a full year recovered from new surgery and makes for a strong bounce-back candidate in 2018. He should be targeted in the middle rounds […]

Jose Quintana Throws Simulated Game On Monday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jose Quintana threw a simulated game on Monday. Quintana threw 63 pitches over five innings. Quintana focused on his inside fastball to righties as well as changing speeds on his curveball. Quintana should return top-30 value for starting pitchers in 2018 and makes for a fine SP2 in mixed leagues.

Jean Segura Taking More Pitches This Spring

Seattle Mariners shortstop Jean Segura walked only 34 times in 524 at-bats last season. Segura is an excellent hitter, but for a guy who is expected to be a table setter for Seattle's offense, he is quite the free swinger. So far this spring, Segura is hitting .318 with four extra-base hits but also has […]