Joe Mauer Wants To Stay With Twins

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer, who is in the final year of an eight-year, $184 million deal, would like to continue his playing career with the Twins after the 2018 season. “If I can still contribute, I’m planning to keep going. I’d like that. I really enjoy playing this game, and I want to […]

Gleyber Torres 100 Percent Healthy

New York Yankees shortstop prospect Gleyber Torres (elbow) has been in camp with the team and is 100 percent healthy after having Tommy John surgery last year on his non-throwing elbow. Manager Aaron Boone said Torres has no restrictions in camp. Torres hit .287/.383/.480 in 55 games in the minors last year and has a […]

Shohei Ohtani Will Pinch Run And Pinch Hit

Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia said that starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani will be available to pinch run and pinch hit on days that he isn't pitching. “Normally I would never have a pitcher pinch run but with three-man bench we’re gonna tap into Shohei’s ability to come off bench," Scioscia said. Ohtani is the […]

Felix Hernandez Throws First Bullpen

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez said he felt good after throwing 27 pitches in his first bullpen session Saturday. He is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut on March 3 against the Cubs. King Felix is far from the fantasy ace he once was, as he made just 16 starts last season due […]

Scooter Gennett Wins Arbitration Case

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett won his salary arbitration case and will earn $5.7 million in 2018 instead of the $5.1 million the Reds proposed. Gennett was one of the biggest surprises in all of baseball in 2017, going from being a pinch hitter to one of the most productive second basemen in the […]

Jake Faria And Matt Andriese In Position To Benefit From Jake Odorizzi Trade

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitchers Jake Faria and Matt Andriese are set to benefit from the trade of Jake Odorizzi to the Twins. It had appeared that they would battle for the fifth spot in the rotation but now there is possibly room for both of them. They will be chased by prospects, which will […]

Nathan Eovaldi Appears To Be In Good Spot To Make Rotation

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi missed all of the 2017 major league season after Tommy John surgery. He has talent but has been erratic so far in his career. In 2014, he gave up a league-high 223 hits but only walked 43 batters in 199 2/3 innings with a record of 6-14. In […]

C.J. Cron Traded To Tampa Bay, Rays Designate Corey Dickerson For Assignment

The Los Angeles Angels traded first baseman C.J. Cron to Tampa Bay for a minor leaguer to be named later. Cron hit .248 with a career-high matching 16 homers, 56 RBI and a .742 OPS in 100 games last season. The Rays also designated All-Star outfielder Corey Dickerson for assignment in a corresponding move. Dickerson started off […]

Eric Hosmer Signs With San Diego

The San Diego Padres signed free-agent first baseman Eric Hosmer to an eight-year deal worth $144 million. The deal is front loaded towards the first five seasons, and Hosmer will be able to opt out in the offseason after that fifth year. Hosmer hit .318/.385/.498 with 31 doubles, 25 homers, 94 RBI, 98 runs and […]

Jake Odorizzi Traded To Minnesota For Minor Leaguer

The Tampa Bay Rays traded starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi to Minnesota for a Single-A shortstop by the name of Jermaine Palacios. Odorizzi was the Rays No. 2 starter who went 10-8 with a 4.14 ERA in 28 starts with the Rays last year. He punched out 127 batters in 143 1/3 innings. Minnesota also represents a […]

Rangers No Longer Signing Seung-hwan Oh

MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports that the Texas Rangers have called off a previously reported deal with free-agent relief pitcher Seung-hwan Oh after an MRI discovered damage in his throwing arm. This will have major consequences for the Texas bullpen, as Oh was expected to serve as the either the team's closer or eighth-inning setup man. […]

Rajai Davis Signs With Cleveland

The Cleveland Indians signed outfielder Rajai Davis to a minor league contract with an invitation to Spring Training. Davis has an opt-out in his deal that allows him to become a free agent again on March 22 if he has not been added to the 40-man roster by then. Now 37, Davis will try to […]

Dustin Pedroia Feels Great

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) said he's been feeling great after his knee surgery. "I feel great. I don’t hurt. I’m ready...It’s been pretty enjoyable to not be in pain," Pedroia said. It's good news to see that the veteran is feeling good, but Boston will surely play it safe and slow […]

Chris Tillman Expected To Make Decision Soon

Free-agent starting pitcher Chris Tillman is expected to sign with a team in the next 48 to 72 hours, and he's had significant talks with the Orioles, Twins and two other teams, according to an industry source. There remains mutual interest between Tillman and the Orioles in a reunion. Baltimore remains focused on adding to […]

Manny Machado Reiterates Desire To Move To Shortstop

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Manny Machado said shortstop is where his heart is and playing there will play a role as he approaches free agency next offseason. The Orioles have not had any extension talks with Machado, but he'd like to remain with the team if possible. Machado has been mentioned heavily in trade talks […]

Tony Watson Agrees To Terms With Giants

Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reports that the San Francisco Giants have finalized a contract with free-agent relief pitcher Tony Watson. It has been rumored over the last couple of weeks that this could be a match, and the Giants have found a way to stay under the luxury tax, according to Heyman. Watson started […]

Twins Sign Anibal Sanchez

The Minnesota Twins signed free-agent starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez to a $2.5 million major league deal, with $2.5 million available in incentives. The deal is pending a physical. The Twins were desperate for rotation help with last year's ace, Ervin Santana, set to begin the year on the disabled list. While Sanchez should open the […]

Dilson Herrera Past His Shoulder Issues

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Dilson Herrera said he's past the lingering shoulder issues that have slowed him down since landing with the Reds. "Everything is good," Herrera said Friday. "I am feeling really better, much better than last year. I'm ready to work." Herrera came to the Reds in the trade that sent outfielder Jay […]

Marcus Stroman Interested In Multi-Year Deal

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher, who will implement a sidearm delivery this year to keep hitters off balance, is interested in a multi-year contract extension with the team after losing out in salary arbitration this week. While Stroman expressed frustration with the team on Twitter after his arbitration case, both he and general manager Ross […]

Jason Motte Signs With Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals signed free-agent relief pitcher Jason Motte to a minor league contract on Friday. Motte pitched in the Cardinals system from 2006 until 2014. He's bounced around with the Cubs, Rockies and Braves over the past three seasons. Last year, he posted a 3.54 ERA in 40 2/3 innings of work. He'll be […]

Twins Considering Anibal Sanchez

The Minnesota Twins are in the mix for free-agent starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez, according to sources. The Twins are getting desperate for arms for their rotation with Ervin Santana set to begin the year on the disabled list after losing out on Yu Darvish. Sanchez, 34 later this month, is a veteran arm, but he […]

Bruce Bochy Says Chris Shaw Will Only Play Left Field

Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports that San Francisco Giants outfielder Chris Shaw will strictly play left field this spring, says manager Bruce Bochy. Pavlovic also notes that infielder Ryder Jones will get some time in the outfield. Shaw, one of the Giants top prospects, made the switch from first base to left field […]

Rangers Sign Edinson Volquez

The Texas Rangers agreed to terms on a minor league deal with free-agent starting pitcher Edinison Volquez. The deal includes an invite to spring training and is for 2018 and 2019. Volquez managed to throw a no-hitter in 2017 before he had season-ending Tommy John surgery in August. He'll turn 35 years old in July […]

Splint Will Remain On Travis Wood's Hand

Updating a previous report, the splint will remain on Detroit Tigers pitcher Travis Wood's right index finger, and manager Ron Gardenhire said it will be a while before Wood can catch a baseball. While the injury is to his non-throwing hand, it doesn't help his chances of winning a roster spot. The veteran southpaw can […]

Alex Wood Throws Cautiously Despite Bad Ankle

Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Alex Wood (ankle) threw off the mound in Arizona on Friday, dispelling the severity of his ankle injury. Wood rolled his ankle during a running drill on Thursday and was sidelined briefly until further tests and X-rays, but he told SportsNet LA's Alanna Rizzo that he could have […]

Drew Smyly Placed On 60-Day Disabled List

Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports that the Chicago Cubs have placed starting pitcher Drew Smyly (elbow) on the 60-day disabled list. Smyly signed a two-year contract this offseason but is likely to miss most of this year as he recovers from Tommy John surgery. Smyly should be avoided in 2018 but is a name to […]

Dexter Fowler Healthy Again and "Fine With" His Position Change

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler says he is healthy again and that he gained 15 pounds of muscle in the offseason. He added that he was "fine with" the move to right field, stating that "It'll prolong [his] career." Fowler has always had great fantasy upside, but injuries and slumps have kept him from […]

Brandon Maurer Loses In Arbitration

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Brandon Maurer lost his salary arbitration case and will make $2.95 million this year instead of the $3.5 million he requested. Maurer was effective in the ninth-inning role with the Padres early last year, but he struggled mightily in a setup role after being traded to the Royals in the […]

Dan Straily Loses Arbitration Case

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Dan Straily lost his salary arbitration case and will make $3.37 million this year. He had requested $3.55 million. Straily was the Marlins best pitcher in 2017, and he posted a career-high 8.4 K/9 and dropped his walk rate. Allowing home runs was his weakness, but he can remain a fantasy […]

A.J. Cole Could Have Upper Hand On Fifth Rotation Spot

Washington Nationals starting pitcher A.J. Cole has "the upper hand" on the No. 5 spot in the starting rotation if he does what he's capable of, according to manager Dave Martinez. Cole's main competitors for the final rotation spot will be veteran Edwin Jackson and Erick Fedde. Cole was decent in 2017, posting a 3.80 […]