Pedro Strop Could Pitch This Weekend

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Pedro Strop (calf) is expected to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday. If all goes well, Strop could pitch in a game this weekend. Strop has been dealing with a sore left calf and has yet to get on the mound. Strop should be able to pick up some holds but […]

Francisco Liriano Will Make Tigers Debut Tusday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Francisco Liriano will make his first appearance for his new team on Tuesday. He was scheduled to get some work in last week, but he tweaked his hamstring and had to miss time. Liriano is being given an opportunity to fight for a spot in a rotation that is full of […]

Anthony Gose Placed on Outright Waivers

Houston Astros Rule 5 pick Anthony Gose has been placed on outright waivers, per Jake Kaplan of The Athletic. If Gose clears waivers, the Astros would have to offer him back to the Texas Rangers. A converted outfielder, Gose only made one appearance in the Grapefruit League, walking all three of the hitters he faced. Despite […]

Rangers Unlikely to Use Six-Man Rotation in 2018

It appears that Texas Rangers starting pitcher Cole Hamels got his wish, as the Star-Telegram's Jeff Wilson reports that the Rangers are unlikely to use a six-man rotation in the upcoming season. There had been chatter that the Rangers were considering the strategy in recent weeks, leading to Hamels' negative comments. It was unlikely that […]

Julio Pablo Martinez Could Sign With Rangers Tuesday

Cuban prospect Julio Pablo Martinez has been making the rounds since defecting to the U.S., and the Texas Rangers hope to sign him quickly. Tuesday is the first day that the 21-year-old outfielder is eligible to sign, and the Rangers have emerged as the front-runners within the last two weeks. They can offer him nearly […]

Mike Wright Slated To Start Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Mike Wright, who is on the bubble to get the No. 5 slot in the rotation, will be going up against the Tampa Bay Rays. It's going to be a tough choice for manager Buck Showalter to choose between Wright, Nestor Cortes and Miguel Castro. All Wright can do is go out […]

Chris Davis Says Forearm Is Feeling Better

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis said that his troublesome forearm is feeling better. He got a clean result from his MRI, which should ease the Tommy John surgery fears. Davis said that it was a day-to-day thing for him. Davis should be ready for Opening Day as he looks to bounce back from a disappointing […]

Danny Salazar to Start the Season on the Disabled List

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Danny Salazar will start the season on the disabled list due to a shoulder injury. Cleveland manager Terry Francona said Salazar "is not going to be ready" for the regular season. Salazar has been dealing with inflammation in his right (throwing) rotator cuff since the beginning of camp. He's been able […]

Mike Clevinger Named to the Starting Rotation

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona named right-handed pitcher Mike Clevinger as a member of the starting rotation. Clevinger was excellent in 2017, but was still on the outside looking in for the Tribe's rotation heading into Spring Training. With the news that Danny Salazar will be starting the season on the disabled list with a […]

Luiz Gohara Inching Closer To Game Action For Braves

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Luiz Gohara, who seems to have a slight edge over some other pitchers vying for the No. 5 rotation spot, is making his way back from a left groin strain. He threw live batting practice and is slated to throw a couple more of those before getting into game action. Even […]

Braves Trade For Ryan Schimpf

The Atlanta Braves traded with the Tampa Bay Rays for second baseman Ryan Schimpf in exchange for a player to be named later. What's so intriguing about a soon-to-be 30-year-old with only two years of major league experience? Well, in those two years, he's amassed 34 homers in 527 plate appearances. Yes, he's only hit .195 […]

Tanner Roark Executes Well In Third Spring Start

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Tanner Roark threw four clean innings in his third spring start on Monday. He gave up no runs, one hit and punched out three batters while walking none. He pitched out of a modified stretch, as opposed to a full windup, and it remains to be seen if he'll keep throwing […]

Matt Harvey Hits 96 MPH Over Three Scoreless Innings

At one time, the headline that New York Mets starting pitcher Matt Harvey threw three scoreless innings might be concerning, as you may have wondered why Harvey threw only three innings. With the last few years Harvey has had, though, it’s a reason for celebration. Harvey was once again solid in his second start of […]

Walker Buehler Will See His Innings Increase

Los Angeles Dodgers top pitching prospect Walker Buehler could see his workload increase to 140 to 150 innings this season. That's a big jump from the 88 2/3 innings he pitched in 2017 and indicates he will be primarily used as a starter. It's a remarkable turnaround that we're even talking about Buehler in the […]

Gregory Polanco Returns to Pirates Lineup

After a brief three-game absence, Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (knee) returned to action on Sunday, playing five innings. Polanco bruised his left knee sliding into a base last Wednesday and was held out for precautionary reasons. Given his injury history -- he missed 54 games last season due to various ailments -- Pittsburgh fans […]

Michael Conforto Progressing In Batting Cage

Slowly but surely, New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto continues to progress in his rehab from shoulder surgery. Conforto ramped up his activities from only hitting off a tee to soft toss, and increased his soft toss last Friday. Now, he’s expected to advance to facing overhand throws in the batting cage on Tuesday. Given […]

Adam Eaton Still Not In Games

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (knee), who sustained a season-ending injury last April, is being brought back slowly in spring training and has yet to play in a game. He's passed all his tests with flying colors, but the team is careful given how badly his leg ended up (torn anterior cruciate ligament, a torn […]

Anthony Swarzak Throws Modified Bullpen Session

New York Mets reliever Anthony Swarzak (calf) threw a modified bullpen session on Monday (around 20 pitches) and emerged feeling “really good.” Swarzak has been dealing with a strained left calf, which he injured last Tuesday after running to cover first base. Assuming he continues to progress as he is now, he should be ready to […]

Daniel Murphy Starts Hitting Off Tee

Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy (knee) has begun to hit balls off a tee, according to new manager Dave Martinez. The team is bringing Murphy back at a glacial pace as he recovers from debridement microfracture surgery he had back in October right after the season ended. Murphy has a history of injuries, so […]

Michael Taylor Scratched From Game

Washington Nationals outfielder Michael Taylor (side) was a late scratch from his start in Monday's game. The team said he's experiencing "mild side tightness," which doesn't sound serious until you remember that Taylor missed a month last season with an oblique strain. Top prospect Victor Robles will replace Taylor in the three-hole while playing center. Moises […]

Mitch Garver Expected Back Tuesday

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (knee) is expected to make his return to the field on Tuesday. The 27-year-old backstop has been sidelined since last Wednesday after he tweaked his knee during a rundown in Spring Training action. When he returns, Garver is expected to resume his role as the team's primary backup catcher after […]

Austin Hays Has Not Resumed Throwing After Cortisone Shot

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (lat) will have to wait a while longer before being able to take the field again. He had a shot to take care of a bothersome lat muscle and while he's able to swing a bat, throwing is still not on the agenda. That will happen "later this week," according to […]

Craig Gentry Will Play Against The Twins on Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Craig Gentry (hamstring) will finally play in a spring training game on Tuesday. He's been held back by a balky hamstring, but he seems to be in better condition now. Gentry is a bit behind in the competition for an extra outfield slot, but there's still some time for him to be able […]

Jordan Schafer Reassigned to Minor League Camp

The St. Louis Cardinals reassigned pitcher/outfielder Jordan Schafer to minor league camp. He was one of seven players to be reassigned to minor league camp by the Cardinals this weekend, but the only one that may have been an interesting piece this season. Schafer played in the big leagues from 2009-2015 as an outfielder but […]

Brandon Crawford To Play Shortstop On Monday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (finger) will return to the field on Monday. Crawford got some at-bats over the weekend after jamming his right index finger and is ready to put the glove back on. Crawford is more likely to help the Giants than fantasy owners in 2018, but he should be looked at […]

Yu Darvish Set To Face Dodgers In Cubs Debut

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish is set to face his former team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, on Tuesday. Darvish was pushed back from his start this past week, as he was battling the flu. The biggest free-agent signing in regards to starting pitchers in the offseason, Darvish is expected to put up big numbers […]

Matt Carpenter Could Start Swinging on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter (back) could start swinging a bat as early as Tuesday. Carpenter hasn't appeared in any Grapefruit League games yet and has been limited in practice since the start of camp due to tightness in his back. Unless Carpenter has another setback, he should still be on track for Opening […]

Ben Zobrist Will Play In First Spring Game Tuesday

Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Ben Zobrist (back) will make his Spring Training debut on Tuesday, according to Carrie Muskat of MLB.com. Zobrist has been held out as a precaution due to back issues. The veteran is likely to play in many games his year, but both infielder Javier Baez and infielder/outfielder Ian Happ should draw more […]

Amed Rosario Doing Base Running Drills

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario has been dealing with left knee irritation, but seems to be well on his way to making it back. On Monday, Rosario was out for base-running drills, but wasn’t running just yet. Rosario first suffered the ailment after being hit by a pitch on Saturday and scoring thereafter, feeling […]

Andrew Benintendi Taking A More Aggressive Approach

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi hit his first home run on Sunday and it was not even close. Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reported that the Red Sox are recommending that Benintendi should be more aggressive at the plate. “That’s what we’re talking about. It’s about being aggressive in the strike zone. If […]