Blue Jays Agree With Seung Hwan Oh

The Toronto Blue Jays agreed on a deal with free-agent relief pitcher Seung Hwan Oh on Sunday, pending a physical, according to sources. Oh was believed to have a deal with the Rangers earlier this month, but that was nixed when they found ligament damage in his right elbow. Oh's injury isn't believed to be […]

Aaron Sanchez's Finger Looks Fine

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (finger) made his return to the mound in spring action on Sunday, and he was able to throw his sinker in the upper-90s. Sanchez threw 22 pitches and consistently hit the mid-90s on the radar gun for the first time since July 19. While the right-hander's command was […]

Aaron Nola Named Opening Day Starter

Philadelphia Phillies manager Gabe Kapler named starting pitcher Aaron Nola as the team's Opening Day starter. Nola was the unquestioned ace of the staff in 2017, going 12-11 with a 3.53 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 184 strikeouts in just 168 innings. His elbow proved healthy all year and his velocity spiked. If he can stay […]

Gabriel Ynoa Gives Up Run In Loss To Red Sox

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Gabriel Ynoa is in a much better spot than about a week or so ago. He's likely to be the team's No. 4 starter, which was radically different than before the team brought Chris Tillman and Andrew Cashner aboard. While this Kevin Gausman/ Dylan Bundy/Tillman/Ynoa (or Cashner) rotation might not remind […]

Austin Hays Goes Hitless In First Spring Training Action In Loss To Boston

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays finally stepped into the batter's box after missing the past couple of games due to a sore lat. He went hitless with a walk as the designated hitter. He's considered a top prospect, so he'll get every chance to play his way onto the team. Hold off and see how […]

Scott Kazmir Tosses Scoreless Frame In Loss To Nationals

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Scott Kazmir is hoping to make the team as a dark-horse candidate. He's no longer the fireballer of years past, but he'd be a solid veteran addition to the rotation. He's among several candidates vying for the No. 5 spot. Kazmir helped his cause on Sunday, going an inning and while […]

Dansby Swanson Goes Deep In Loss To Nationals

Well, there was one encouraging sign for Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson: He went deep off one of the best pitchers in the game, Max Scherzer. The blast, which came in the first inning, was a solo shot and was Swanson's only hit of the day. He's off to a bit of a slow start, hitting […]

Jordan Zimmermann Fires Two Scoreless Innings

Detroit Tigers veteran righty Jordan Zimmermann has had his share of troubles since signing with the Tigers a couple seasons ago. He finished the 2017 season with a 6.08 ERA and an 8-13 record across 160 innings of work, his second consecutive season with an ERA above 4.00. He is far from the pitcher the […]

Jake Lamb Fine After Hit On Ankle

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb (ankle) was hit on his right ankle by a line drive, according to Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. Indians infielder Erik Gonzalez hit a line drive with an exit velocity of 114 mph. Lamb stated he was fine and did not appear to have any issues. We will […]

Manny Machado Collects Two Hits In Saturday's Tie Against Twins

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Manny Machado, who will be the subject of many trade rumors leading up to his impending free agency after this season, is already off to a fine start. He had two hits on Saturday night, a single and a double. The Orioles played the Twins to a 1-1 tie after nine […]

Jonathan Schoop Goes Hitless In First Spring Training Game

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop (elbow) may have gone 0-for-3 in Saturday night's 1-1 tie with the Twins, but manager Buck Showalter must have been thrilled that he was able to even put him in the lineup. Schoop had missed the opener with bursitis in his left elbow. He's a durable second baseman and hopefully […]

Oliver Perez Inks Minor League Deal With Reds

The Cincinnati Reds have signed veteran left-handed reliever Oliver Perez to a minor league deal on Saturday. Perez made his big league debut with the San Diego Padres back in 2002. The 36-year-old southpaw made 50 appearances for the Washington Nationals in 2017, pitching 33 innings and posting a 4.64 ERA, one save, 12 holds, […]

Daniel Vogelbach In Walking Boot

Seattle Mariners first baseman Daniel Vogelback (foot) was seen in a walking boot Saturday after he was hit by a pitch in the right foot in the Cactus League opener on Friday. His status is up in the air, although he did stay in the game and hit a double an inning before being taken […]

Buster Posey Held Out Saturday

San Francisco Giants catcher/first baseman Buster Posey (ankle) was held out on Saturday with a mild ankle tweak. There has been no update on if this will be a lingering injury, but the Giants have every reason to play it safe with Posey. Posey should be a top-five catcher this year and is a safe […]

Ryan Raburn Scratched With Side Tightness

Washington Nationals outfielder Ryan Raburn (side) was scratched from the spring lineup for the second straight day Saturday with "left side tightness." Raburn said he hurt himself swinging in batting practice a few days ago, but he's not worried that it's a long-term injury. Raburn hit .261 with two home runs and six RBI in […]

Mitch Haniger To Be Held Out A Few Days

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (hand) will be held out of spring games for a few days due to a sore hand. The Mariners are just being extra cautious early in camp. Haniger only played in 96 games in 2017 due to various injuries, but when he was on the field, he played well, hitting […]

Noah Syndergaard To Make First Start On Monday

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (lat) will make his first start this spring on Monday against the Astros. Syndergaard had a lost season in 2017 due to a torn lat muscle. When healthy, though, Thor is a top-10 fantasy pitcher in all leagues. However, you'll still have to pay for his high ceiling […]

Dallas Keuchel To Make Spring Debut March 5

Houston Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel (foot) will make his spring training debut March 5, and he's scheduled to make five starts in camp. Keuchel dealt with some foot problems late last year and into the postseason, but he didn't miss any starts on the way to a World Series championship, and he should be […]

Jonathan Schoop Expects To Play Saturday Night

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop (elbow) is feeling much better and expects to play in the spring training game Saturday night. Schoop was held out Friday with his minor injury, but barring any setbacks, there should be nothing to worry about. After posting a breakout season in 2017 (.293, 32 homers, 105 RBI), Schoop […]

Hunter Pence Takes Batting Practice Saturday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence (neck) took batting practice Saturday. Pence had been scratched from Friday’s game with a stiff neck but it appears he is better for now. Pence will play right field for the Giants this year but has seen his stock fall over the past few seasons due to injuries. Aside from […]

Sandy Alcantara Solid In Spring Training Debut

Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara threw two scoreless innings during his 2018 Spring Training debut on Saturday. Alcantara, who came over to Miami from St. Louis in the Marcell Ozuna trade, needed just 18 pitches to retire six Nationals in a 3-2 Miami win. According to Joe Frisaro of MLB.com, the Marlins view Alcantara as […]

J.T. Realmuto Goes Yard Against Nationals

Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto went deep in a 3-2 win against the Washington Nationals on Saturday. Realmuto, one of the few offensive weapons left on the Marlins' roster, went 2-for-2 against the Nats, including a fourth-inning solo jack. Realmuto has quietly been one of the best catchers in the National League over the past […]

Ben Zobrist Feeling Better

Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports that Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Ben Zobrist (back) is feeling better. It’s good news for Zobrist, who was also seen hitting in the batting cages. The Cubs are taking it easy with the veteran and he should be good to go for Opening Day. However, Zobrist's fantasy stock has taken a hit, […]

A.J. Puk to Start in Place of Daniel Gossett on Sunday

Oakland A's left-hander A.J. Puk will start Sunday's spring training game in place of right-hander Daniel Gossett (back). Gossett is dealing with some back tightness and will be scratched. Gossett struggled mightily in his first taste of the majors, going 4-11 with a 6.11 ERA and a 1.60 WHIP. He is not a strong fantasy option […]

Victor Martinez Will Make First Post-Surgery Appearance Saturday

Detroit Tigers veteran designated hitter Victor Martinez will see his first live action Saturday since undergoing heart ablation surgery last September. Martinez hit the shelf on two separate occasions due to heart issues that gave everyone in the Tigers organization a scare. He's looking for a bounce-back season at the dish in what could be […]

Matt Kemp Homers In First Game Back For Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp, who was acquired in a contract swap with Atlanta in the offseason, gave die-hard Dodgers fans a case of deja vu on Friday by homering in his first game back since the 2014 playoffs. Kemp went 2-for-2 on the day after getting a single in his first at-bat. The Dodgers […]

Gleyber Torres Not A Lock At Second Base

In Friday's spring training debut, the New York Yankees slotted prized prospect Gleyber Torres into the starting second base spot. The 20-year-old batted sixth and went hitless in two appearances. While getting the start in the first preseason game of the year, Torres shouldn’t take too much confidence in that. Manager Aaron Boone stated that the battle […]

J.D. Martinez Press Conference Still On Hold

Sean McAdam of the Boston Sports Journal has reported that there is still no news on the physical nor impending press conference of Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez. "I'm not concerned. My concern is with the guys here," said Red Sox manager Alex Cora. Until we hear more about the exact holdup, we will just […]

Ozhaino Albies Collects Hit In First Spring Training Action Of 2018

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozhaino Albies, called Ozzie by many, is seen by the organization as possibly being a vital cog in the team's future lineups. He's got speed and some power, both of which could make him a valuable fantasy asset. Albies collected a hit in his first spring training game. He's not in […]

Francisco Liriano Will Compete For Starting Job

The Detroit Tigers signed veteran lefty Francisco Liriano to a one-year, $4 million deal on Friday. Liriano spent last season with the Blue Jays and the Astros and is expected to compete for a spot in the starting rotation. If he doesn't earn a role there, he will provide bullpen depth for the rebuilding Tigers. Liriano […]