Johnny Cueto Hopes To Pitch 200 Innings in 2018

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto said on Saturday that he would like to pitch 200 innings in 2018. Injuries limited the 32-year-old to 147 1/3 innings in 2017, a season in which he struggled. With a career 3.33 ERA and being healthy coming into 2018, Cueto remains a strong bounce-back candidate.

Eloy Jimenez Hopes To Return Next Week

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (knee) said on Saturday that he is feeling better and hopes to return next week. Jimenez mentioned that he is not worried and is more concerned about playing time right now. One of the top prospects in all of baseball, Jimenez has been dealing with the left knee tendinitis […]

Jose Urena With Another Scoreless Outing

Miami Marlins starter Jose Urena earned his second win of the Spring after throwing two scoreless innings against the New York Mets on Saturday. Urena allowed one hit and struck out two for his second consecutive shutout appearance. After beginning last season in the bullpen, Urena went 14-7 with a 3.82 ERA for the Marlins. […]

Nick Markakis Continues Hot Spring With Two Hits On Saturday

Right now, Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis is so hot this Spring that his teammates probably have to douse him with buckets just to be able to sit next to him. He went 2-for-2 with an RBI to raise his batting average to .714. Yes, this is Spring Training and it's not even 10-at-bats. Still, […]

Michael Fulmer Will Skip Scheduled Start Sunday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer was scheduled to start on Sunday, but will be pushed back a couple days due to elbow soreness. Fulmer missed the end of last season and underwent ulnar transposition surgery last summer, but the soreness he's experiencing does not appear to be related to his previous injury. Still, its […]

Kevin Gausman Hurls Three No-Hit Innings Vs. Phillies

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kevin Gausman, who avoided serious injury in his previous start, went three innings on Saturday against Philadelphia. He looked like the pitcher that many in the organization hope he can be, not allowing a hit or a walk and striking out five. Let's hope he keeps building on that.

Julio Teheran Throws Three Scoreless Innings Versus Cardinals

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran, who is looking to start off strong to wipe out the memories of a terrible 2017 season, is doing just that so far. He went three innings against St. Louis, striking out three and walking one while allowing one hit. He's yet to allow a run this Spring.

Danny Valencia Still Sees Himself As A Major Leaguer

Third baseman Danny Valencia, who just signed a minor league deal with the Baltimore Orioles, said he won't accept being sent down to the minors after spring training. He wants to make the team and he said that he's been productive while in the bigs. He may get that chance should first baseman Chris Davis find […]

Chris Davis Getting MRI on Forearm

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis will be getting an MRI on his troublesome forearm. This is not a welcome development for him and might be an indicator of a more serious injury than first thought. We'll let you know as soon as the results come in.

Cameron Maybin Dealing With Achilles Tightness

Miami Marlins outfielder Cameron Maybin was scratched from Saturday's lineup with tightness in his left Achilles, according to MLB.com. Maybin, who returned to the Marlins this Winter after leaving the team nearly a decade ago, has one hit in five Spring at-bats. According to Marlins' skipper Don Mattingly, Maybin is expected to rest over the […]

Sandy Alcantara Continues To Impress This Spring

Pitcher Sandy Alcantara impressed for the Miami Marlins on Thursday by allowing four hits and only one earned run in three innings against the New York Mets. Alcantara, who came to Miami from St. Louis in the Marcell Ozuna trade, has looked solid this Spring. In five innings of work, the young fireballer has a […]

Chris Sale's Offseason Plan Becoming More Clear

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale has had an offseason plan that is geared more towards being successful throughout the season and through the postseason. We have known about the existence of a plan all offseason. Scott Lauber of ESPN has exposed a little more of what the plan actually entails. The lesson thus far […]

J.D. Martinez Getting Closer To Spring Debut

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez will begin hitting in games soon. Manager Alex Cora stated that he will discuss with Martinez on Saturday when he feels would be a good time to make his spring debut. On Tuesday, Cora stated Martinez would likely start serving as the designated hitter after their day off on Monday. Until […]

Hunter Pence To Play Saturday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence (neck) will be in Saturday’s lineup, says Giants manager Bruce Bochy. Pence dealt with neck issues earlier in spring training and then battled the flu. He is 1-for-3 so far this spring and will be the Giants everyday right fielder in 2018. Pence has been hurt by injuries the past […]

Mark Melancon Hopes To Put 2017 Behind Him

San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon is looking to move on from an unforgettable 2017 campaign. Melancon spoke about his focus for 2018 and how he won’t forget about 2017, but will learn from it and make sure it doesn’t happen again. He is also focused on being productive and healthy. Melancon dealt with injuries […]

Tom Koehler Leaves Game With Possible Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Tom Koehler (undisclosed), who was recently acquired, left Friday's Cactus League game against the White Sox after a third of an inning. He left with trainer Nate Lucero and got an MRI. He quickly gave up a home run to Adam Engel on his first pitch of the third inning, so things […]

A.J. Cole Looks Like Nationals Fifth Starter

Washington Nationals rookie starter A.J. Cole seems to have the fifth spot in the rotation locked down. The Nationals are still in talks with free-agent starter Jake Arrieta, but his price would seem to be too rich for Washington's blood. Fellow prospect Erick Fedde is also in the mix, but unlike him, Cole is out of […]

Ben Zobrist Close To Game Action

Chicago Cubs second baseman/outfielder Ben Zobrist (back) is getting close to game action and manager Joe Maddon said that he could play in games as early next week. Zobrist has been dealing with back issues for all of spring training, but Maddon has said all along that he is going to take it easy with […]

Kris Bryant Could Play Again On Saturday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (flu) returned to action on Friday and went 1-for-2 before being pulled in the third inning. Bryant isn’t at full strength but may still play Saturday. Bryant should be good to go and is one of the safest picks if you are looking for hitting early on.

Jacob deGrom To Throw Batting Practice On Sunday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (back) is set to throw live batting practice on Sunday, another step towards ensuring he is ready to go by Opening Day. Mets manager Mickey Callaway told the media that deGrom could make his Grapefruit League debut next week, assuming all goes well with Sunday’s batting practice session. deGrom […]

Ryan Zimmerman Makes Solid Contact In His 2018 Debut

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman went 1-for-2 in his spring training debut on Friday. The veteran 33-year-old had been held from playing earlier due to stiffness and a history of injury. He lined a shot to the right fielder in his first at-bat and doubled the second time up. Zimmerman regained his youthful form […]

Bryce Harper And His Healed Toenail Will Start Saturday

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper will return to action on Saturday after having a minor surgical procedure on an ingrown toenail. He had a similar situation in 2013 and only missed one game then. He won't play the field, however. He'll serve as the designated hitter while hitting third. Harper is about to become the […]

Christian Villanueva Could Play Both Third and Shortstop

San Diego Padres third baseman Christian Villanueva wants to be the Padres primary third baseman. However, that role belongs to veteran Chase Headley. AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports San Diego will test Villanueva at shortstop to back up Freddy Galvis. There's no guarantee Headley will be with the Padres all season and versatility adds to […]

Shohei Ohtani Strikes out Eight

Los Angeles Angels starter Shohei Ohtani struck out eight of the 12 Brewers that he faced on Friday. He threw 52 pitches in the outing. Although he surrendered two runs, he only gave up one hard hit ball and looked sharp throughout. His fastball sat around 93 mph and got up to 96. Overall, Ohtani has […]

Kenley Jansen Given Day Off, Will Still Be Ready

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen has been given the day off from his bullpen session on Friday. He'll still be ready for Opening Day, though, since relievers are given a lighter workload in the spring. The team is also mindful of his innings from last season and hopes to give him a similar number […]

Walker Buehler Impressing In Early Bullpen Sessions

Los Angeles Dodgers top pitching prospect Walker Buehler is impressing his pitching coaches in his first bullpen sessions. Back problems in January have led to a reduced throwing program for Buehler, but the Dodgers likely don't mind. He's two full seasons removed from Tommy John surgery and despite success in the minor leagues last season, […]

Dylan Bundy Has Another Rough Spring Outing on Friday

It was another ugly day for Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy. He gave up five runs on seven hits over the course of his 2 1/3 innings. He didn't walk or strike out anyone. That's 10 runs in four innings, which means a 20.77 ERA. Good thing it's spring training, huh? Don't worry, yet. A […]

Michael Kohn Tears Right Biceps

Minnesota Twins right-hander Michael Kohn tore the coracobraschialis muscle in his right biceps on Wednesday. The 31-year-old right-hander is expected to miss several months after the injury and will be seen at the Mayo Clinic to undergo further testing. After undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2016, Kohn spent the 2017 season pitching in the minors […]

Joe Musgrove Throws Another Bullpen Session

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (shoulder) is slowly getting closer to seeing game action. The Pirates right-hander has not yet appeared in a spring training contest due to shoulder discomfort, but the issue is minor. Musgrove threw an extended bullpen session on Friday, as reported by the Post-Gazette's Bill Brink, meaning he's one step […]

Austin Barnes Will Catch First Game Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers backup catcher Austin Barnes (elbow) will make his Cactus League debut on Monday behind the plate. Barnes has been on a reduced throwing program after he developed elbow problems on the eve of spring training. A clubhouse virus that made its way across the team earlier this week also delayed his first appearance. […]