
Luis Robert Still Limited
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (thumb) remains limited with inflammation in his left thumb. Robert suffered the injury when he slid into second base on Wednesday and had trouble with it during batting practice on Thursday. Robert is one of the team’s top prospects, but is a few years away from making an impact […]

White Sox Hope Eloy Jimenez Will Play Sunday
Chicago White Sox manager Rick Renteria said he is “hoping” top prospect and outfielder Eloy Jimenez (knee) will play on Sunday. Jimenez only has one at-bat this spring, but the club has been taking it easy with Jimenez and this was never considered a serious injury. Jimenez is slated to start the 2018 season in […]

Adalberto Mondesi, Bubba Starling Still Sidelined
Kansas City Royals second baseman Adalberto Mondesi (shoulder) and outfielder Bubba Starling (oblique) both remain sidelined in camp. Mondesi will not throw for the next five days, while Starling will be out for a while and is a candidate to open the year on the disabled list, according to manager Ned Yost. Neither player really […]

Erasmo Ramirez Could Be Cleared To Throw Saturday
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Erasmo Ramirez (shoulder) will meet with a team doctor Friday and could be cleared to play catch Saturday. Manager Scott Servais isn't ruling Ramirez out to open the year as the fifth starter, but with off days, the M's won't need a fifth starter until mid-April. Because of that, the Mariners […]

Christian Villanueva Adding First Base To His Resume
San Diego Padres third baseman Christian Villanueva will play first base Friday as he fights for a roster spot. The Padres third baseman was also recently linked to taking repetitions at shortstop. His versatility could supplement a bat that's hitting .435 with three homers and 11 RBI in 23 spring at-bats (1.465 OPS). If he makes […]

Felix Hernandez To Throw Friday
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (forearm) will play catch again Friday and could move to a bullpen session soon, according to manager Scott Servais. Hernandez will likely need two to three starts in spring in order to be ready for the regular season. Time is running out for King Felix, but he could be […]

Zach Davies Throws Successful Bullpen
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Zach Davies (oblique) had no issues during a bullpen session Friday and is ready to move forward. That's great news, as oblique injuries can keep pitchers out for extended absences. As long as the right-hander doesn't have a setback for the rest of spring, he should be ready for the regular […]

Starlin Castro Looks To Be Favorite For Three-Hole
Miami Marlins second baseman Starlin Castro has mostly been hitting in the three spot in the batting order this spring, and manager Don Mattingly plans on mainly using Castro in the third spot during the season. The 27-year-old will hit in front of cleanup hitter Justin Bour. Castro has posted a career slash line of […]

Cardinals Are OK With Not Naming a Closer
The St. Louis Cardinals seem content to go into the season without naming a closer. While reliever Luke Gregerson was seen as the favorite to man the ninth inning, he is dealing with an oblique injury and has been limited to just one Grapefruit League appearance. Meanwhile, Dominic Leone and Tyler Lyons have pitched well enough […]

Chris Davis Will Resume Baseball Activities Next Week
Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (forearm) will be back on the field next week. Manager Buck Showalter told the media that Davis, who has been dealing with a tight forearm, will resume "baseball action" soon. Here's hoping that Davis will be able to stay on the field for the rest of spring training. Pedro Alvarez has […]

J.T. Realmuto Scratched With Knee Contusion
Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto (knee) was scratched from Grapefruit League action with a left knee contusion Friday. The injury doesn't look to be very serious, so Realmuto should be fine. Despite the Marlins roster overhaul over the winter, Realmuto remains a top-five fantasy catcher, although his run and RBI totals will surely suffer in […]

Matt Carpenter Begins Fielding and Batting Practice
St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter (back, shoulder) began hitting and fielding drills this week. The team is reportedly concerned about both Carpenter's back and his shoulder, which may lead them to sticking him at first base. Originally, Carpenter was being looked at as a super-utility infielder who could play almost any infield position. For […]

Cam Bedrosian Expected to Close in LA
Los Angeles Angels reliever Cam Bedrosian is considered the favorite to start the season as the closer, reports Jon Heyman of Fan Rag sports. Bedrosian was the favorite last year, but an injury limited him and ended up giving Bud Norris and Keynan Middleton opportunities to close out games. Bedrosian finished the year with six […]

Tyler O'Neill Off the Injury List and Into the Lineup
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (oblique) is off the injury list and into a Grapefruit League starting lineup. O'Neill has been dealing with a strained left oblique muscle that has caused him to miss more than half of the spring training schedule. He'll get the start in right field against the Astros. O'Neill hit 31 […]

Javier Baez Still Bothered By Hamstring
Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (hamstring) is still feeling bothered by hamstring tightness. Baez suffered the injury while he was running to second base on a double. Baez will not play Saturday and the team will see how he feels from there. Baez may slip a few rounds due to the injury, but if […]

Gerardo Parra Will Make Cactus League Debut On Sunday
Colorado Rockies outfielder Gerardo Parra is returning from right hand surgery and will make his spring training debut on Sunday, March 11. Parra was already in quite the competition for an outfield spot with David Dahl, Charlie Blackmon and Ian Desmond and now with the re-signing of Carlos Gonzalez, a spot is going to be […]

White Sox Release Willy Garcia
The Chicago White Sox have released outfielder Willy Garcia. Garcia has been rehabbing from a wrist injury, but was on the outside looking in to break camp. The 25-year-old should be able to land a minor league contract, but shouldn’t be owned in 2018.

Yasmany Tomas' Future in Arizona Uncertain
The Arizona Diamondbacks have yet to decide a future for much-maligned outfielder Yasmany Tomas. Despite being a decent power bat, Tomas does not fit in with the new defensively-oriented Arizona team. As of now, Tomas is the fifth outfielder behind David Peralta, A.J. Pollock, Steven Souza and Jarrod Dyson. With no clear path to playing […]

Cubs Maul Jordan Lyles, Matt Strahm
Both fighting for starting spots, San Diego Padres pitchers Jordan Lyles and Matt Strahm were rocked in Thursday's spring training game against the Cubs. Lyles, who started, was pulled before he recorded an out in the second and gave up five earned runs. Strahm pitched a solid inning but struggled in his second. He left […]

Steven Souza Impressing In Arizona
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza has made a great impression on his new teammates so far this spring. On Thursday, Souza went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double and three RBI in the D'Backs 11-6 victory. Souza also made a spectacular catch to rob Travis Shaw of extra bases. Souza's defense will keep him in […]

Rick Porcello Using Innovative Methods For Improvement
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello has been using different methods to help him locate his pitches, according to Jen McCaffrey of MassLive.com. Porcello regressed in 2017 with a 4.65 ERA and his walk rate rose to 5.4. The hope is to get Porcello back to his 2016 self that posted a 22-4 record […]

No Timeline For Steve Pearce's Return
Toronto Blue Jays utilityman Steve Pearce has been suffering from a calf strain this spring, and while he’s feeling better, there isn’t a timeline as for when he might get back on the field. For a good portion of the offseason, it looked as though Pearce might just have a starting role in Toronto’s outfield […]

Amed Rosario Returning On Friday
New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario has been out for nearly a week after experiencing knee and groin soreness, but he’ll be back in the lineup on Friday. Rosario is tentatively scheduled to serve as the designated hitter on Friday and will put the glove back on at shortstop on Saturday. The Mets are understandably […]

Marcus Stroman Throws Again On Friday
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman continues to work his way back from shoulder inflammation, but he remains uncertain for Opening Day. Stroman threw Thursday and again Friday, and finally a plan is being put in place for his return to action. However, according to manager John Gibbons, Opening Day is probably still a […]

Gabriel Ynoa Scratched From Saturday Start
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Gabriel Ynoa got the MRI results back on his shin splints and they weren't good. He has a "stress reaction" in those shins, and Ynoa was scratched from his start on Saturday. Pitcher Jayson Aquino is going to get the spot start instead. Ynoa was already on thin ice due to poor […]

Eduardo Nunez Hitless in Debut
Boston Red Sox super-utility man Eduardo Nunez (knee) had no hits in two at-bats in four innings of play on Wednesday. Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reported that following the fourth inning, Nunez began a more intensive workout session. Nunez pulled a sled loaded with weights back and forth, followed by more conditioning work. Nunez […]

Michael Fulmer Will Start Friday After 12 Days Off
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer (elbow) will toe the rubber on Friday after receiving an extended break following his previous start. Fulmer was experiencing some soreness in his elbow that club sources say was "not related" to the ulnar transposition surgery he had in September. Still, manager Ron Gardenhire decided to play it safe and […]

Ian Kinsler with a Strong Start in Spring
Los Angeles Angels second baseman Ian Kinsler is off to a strong start this spring. The 35-year-old is 4-for-11 with five walks so far with the Angels. Kinsler was traded to the Angels from the Tigers back in December for a pair of prospects. The veteran posted a career-low .236 batting average last season, but […]

Tyler Skaggs Developing a Changeup
Los Angeles Angels left-hander Tyler Skaggs is working on adding a consistent changeup to his repertoire during spring training. “I can be a two-pitch pitcher, but I can only go so far doing that,” Skaggs said. “I need to make a cognizant effort to throw it, even if I’m not throwing it for a strike." […]

Andrelton Simmons Suffers Strained Left Shoulder
The MRI on Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons showed a strained left shoulder. He is considered day-to-day. Simmons left Thursday's spring training game after diving for a baseball. He was examined by the medical team on the field and had an MRI scheduled, although the expectation was that it was not that serious. That […]