Oneil Cruz Shooting For 30-30 Or 40-40 Season

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz said his goals in 2023 include having a 30-30 or 40-40 season. "The one that is going to be under my control is to play hard and put on a good show for the people in Pittsburgh who go to see me play," Cruz said. The 24-year-old Dominican hit .233/.294/.450 […]

Corbin Burnes Not Happy After Arbitration Case

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes said he wishes the Brewers would have handled his salary arbitration hearing on Wednesday with a little more respect. "There's no denying that the relationship is definitely hurt," Burnes said. Milwaukee will pay Burnes $10.01 million in 2023 instead of the $10.75 million salary he requested. It's business, and […]

Alec Bohm Gains 5-10 Pounds Of Muscle

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm said that he gained five to 10 pounds of muscle during the offseason. Bohm had his best season in his third MLB campaign in 2022 on the way to helping the Phillies to a World Series appearance. He slashed .280/.315/.398 with a .713 OPS and career-highs in home runs […]

Shohei Ohtani To Start On Opening Day

The Los Angeles Angels announced on Thursday that starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani will get the Opening Day nod on March 30 on the road against the Oakland Athletics. It's a no-brainer and shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone. The 28-year-old should also get the Angels' home opener on April 7 in a much tougher […]

Ian Anderson Revamps His Mechanics

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson really struggled in his third major-league season in 2022, posting a career-worst 5.00 ERA (4.25 FIP), 1.51 WHIP and career-low 19.7 percent strikeout rate in 111 2/3 innings over 22 starts. It got so bad that he was temporarily demoted to Triple-A to fix some things. He's competing for […]

Dodgers Put Walker Buehler On 60-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers moved right-handers Walker Buehler (elbow), J.P. Feyereisen (shoulder) and Blake Treinen (shoulder) on the 60-day injured list on Thursday to make room on the 40-man roster for recently signed right-handers Alex Reyes and Jimmy Nelson and outfielder David Peralta. Buehler underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow last August and […]

Shohei Ohtani Not Discussing Future With Angels

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani said he hasn't had any "deep" conversations with the team about his future and isn't currently focused on his future right now with spring training beginning. Ohtani is in the final year of his deal with the Angels, but he's focused on pitching for Team Japan in this […]

Dillon Tate To Open On The Injured List

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Dillon Tate (forearm) will spend April on the injured list with what general manager Mike Elias said was a flexor/forearm strain that he suffered in November of last year. In addition to Tate, closer Felix Bautista and relievers DL Hall and Nick Vespi will have slow starts in spring training due […]

Felix Bautista Behind In Spring Training

Baltimore Orioles closer Felix Bautista (knee, shoulder) will be late getting into Grapefruit League games in spring training while on a strengthening program for his knee and shoulder, according to general manager Mike Elias. However, it's still possible that Bautista could be ready for Opening Day. The 27-year-old finished the 2022 season on the injured […]

Red Sox Place Trevor Story On 60-Day Injured List

The Boston Red Sox placed shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) on the 60-day injured list to make room for recently signed infielder Yu Chang on the 40-man roster. Story said on Wednesday that he's hoping to return for the second half of the season after having an internal-bracing procedure done on his UCL last month. It […]

Seranthony Dominguez Avoids Arbitration With Two-Year Deal

The Philadelphia Phillies and relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez avoided salary arbitration on Thursday by agreeing to a two-year deal worth $7 million. Dominguez will make $2.5 million this year and $4.5 million in 2024, and the deal includes an $8 million option for 2025 with a $500,000 buyout. The deal buys out Dominguez's final two […]

Angels Closing In On Deal With Matt Moore

The Los Angeles Angels are closing in on a deal with free-agent left-hander Matt Moore on Thursday, according to a source. The 33-year-old southpaw had a great 1.95 ERA and held opponents to a .564 OPS in 74 relief innings pitched for the Texas Rangers last year. The deal is expected to be for one […]

Pitchers To Downgrade? Analyzing the Shift, Ground Ball Data and Rule Changes

One of the biggest things people are talking about and studying for the 2023 MLB season is what effect the changes to the rules about shifting will have on the game. I myself talked about that on the hitting side earlier this offseason, you can read that analysis here. Today, I want to get into […]

Five Overvalued Starting Pitchers for 2023 Fantasy Baseball Drafts

We have brought you five hitters to avoid in each of the infield and outfield. Now adding to the fold is five starting pitchers to avoid in 2023! When playing fantasy baseball, the player pool is so deep you have to know it front and back. A key strategy I use when I am preparing […]

Taylor Trammell To Have Surgery On His Hand

Seattle Mariners outfielder Taylor Trammell (hand) will have surgery on his right hand to fix a broken hamate bone. Trammell is expected to be out for six to seven weeks, so he'll most likely enter the 2023 season on the injured list. The 25-year-old wasn't a lock to make Seattle's Opening Day roster to begin […]

Stephen Strasburg Suffers Setback

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (ribs, shoulder) began throwing off a mound a few weeks ago in D.C. and made it through his first throwing session with no issues, but he then reported the return of his nerve issue following his second session. Manger Dave Martinez said there's no timetable for Strasburg at this […]

Corbin Burnes Loses Arbitration Case

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes lost his salary arbitration case against the team on Wednesday, according to a source. He will make $10.01 million this year instead of the $10.75 million that he filed for. Burnes has become one of the best pitchers in baseball the last few years. He won the National League […]

Royals Sign Franmil Reyes To Minor-League Deal

The Kansas City Royals signed free-agent outfielder/designated hitter Franmil Reyes to a minor-league deal on Wednesday that includes a non-roster invite to major-league spring training, according to sources. The former Cleveland Guardian hit 30 home runs in 2021 but finished last year with the Chicago Cubs and hit a combined .221/.273/.365 with a career-low .638 […]

Jimmy Nelson Gets Big-League Deal From Dodgers

Free-agent pitcher Jimmy Nelson is reportedly rejoining the Los Angeles Dodgers on a major-league deal, per a tweet from The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya. Per Ardaya's tweet, Nelson will earn $1.2 million "with a chance to make $4 million with bonuses." Nelson spent the 2022 season on the injured list with the Dodgers after undergoing Tommy […]

Tigers Sign Jace Fry To Minor-League Deal

The Detroit Tigers have signed left-handed relief pitcher Jace Fry to a minor-league deal, per a tweet from the team's public relations Twitter account on Wednesday. Also per the tweet, the deal comes with an invitation to Major League Spring Training. Fry has made 162 Major League appearances in his career, all for the Chicago […]

Starting Pitcher Bouncebacks: Ep. 116 of The Operating Room

Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by PitcherList founder Nick Pollack (@PitcherList) to discuss 2023 Starting Pitchers who have the best chance to bounce back from putrid 2022 seasons. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel SiriusXM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET and Sundays from 3-5 PM. You can […]

Rockies, Bud Black Agree To One-Year Extension

The Colorado Rockies and manager Bud Black have reportedly agreed to a one-year extension through the 2024 campaign, per a tweet from The Gazette's Danielle Allentuck on Wednesday. Entering this season, Black has led the Rockies to a 417-453 record in his six seasons in Colorado, including 87 and 91-win campaigns in his first two […]

Frankie Montas Will Undergo Shoulder Surgery, Could Miss Season

New York Yankees starting pitcher Frankie Montas (shoulder) will reportedly undergo shoulder surgery on Tuesday, per a tweet from ESPN's Jeff Passan. Per Passan's tweet, New York manager Aaron Boone said the surgery "could cause him to miss the season." Montas made 27 starts last season, throwing 144.1 innings combined between the Oakland Athletics and […]

Kyle Hendricks Expected To Miss Beginning Of Season

The Chicago Cubs aren't ready to put starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) on the injured list just yet, but president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said that Hendricks won't be ready for the start of the regular season. Hendricks is feeling great, though, and Hoyer expects him to throw off a mound soon. The 33-year-old […]

Chris Sale Could Be Ready By Opening Day

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said it's "realistic" that left-hander Chris Sale (wrist) will be ready by Opening Day. Sale threw a bullpen session on Wednesday and didn't have any setbacks, so there's a possibility he'll be ready to go in Boston's starting rotation when the regular season gets underway. The 33-year-old southpaw only […]

Trevor Story Hoping To Return In Second Half

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) said the best-case scenario for him in 2023 would be a second-half return. The worst-case scenario would be that he doesn't play at all this year, but he's currently feeling good and expects to return after the All-Star break. The 30-year-old had an internal-bracing procedure to fix the […]

Surgery On The Table For Frankie Montas

New York Yankees right-hander Frankie Montas (shoulder) continues to be evaluated, and a surgical option is "on the table," according to pitching coach Matt Blake. However, surgery would "not necessarily" be season-ending. The Yankees are doing their due diligence with Montas' shoulder injury with spring training starting for pitchers and catchers this week. The 29-year-old […]

Zack Britton Throwing For Interested Teams Wednesday

Free-agent relief pitcher Zack Britton (shoulder) is throwing a bullpen session on Wednesday for six interested teams. It remains to be seen which six teams will be in attendance, but it was reported several weeks ago that the Los Angeles Angels had "strong interest" in the left-hander, so it's likely they are one of the […]

No Setbacks For Alex Kirilloff

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist) has had no setbacks heading into spring training, according to president of baseball operations Derek Falvey. "AK has been in a great spot. Our strength guys said [the wrist is] probably in as good of a spot as they've seen him coming into camp, where he's at. The early […]

Jacob deGrom Feeling Tightness In His Side

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (side) felt some tightness in his left side, and the Rangers are going to hold him back a day or two at spring training as a precaution due to how early it is in spring training. According to sources, deGrom would likely play through the issue if it was […]