Mike Trout Golfs Three-Run Homer Monday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout was ready to represent Team USA in Monday's 12-1 World Baseball Classic win over Team Canada, going 1-for-2 with a three-run home run and two walks. Trout lined a low first-inning fastball just over the center-field fence to put Team USA ahead 9-0. The 31-year-old traded average for power […]

5 Bounce-Back Outfielder Candidates for Fantasy Baseball

Baseball is an interesting sport. It can be kind to players one year, and absolutely cruel the next. That would be the case for these five outfielders, who—after strong showings in 2021—had diminished offensive production in 2022. Therefore, in 2023, they are looking to bounce back in a big way for their respective clubs. For […]

Trea Turner Homers, Plates Two In World Baseball Classic Win

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner played his part offensively for Team USA in Monday's 12-1 World Baseball Classic win over Team Canada. Turner went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBI. The 29-year-old signed an 11-year, $300 million deal this off-season after slashing .298/.343/.466 with 21 HR, 100 RBI, and 27 stolen bases […]

ESPN ADP Comparison - Underpriced and Overpriced Players for Fantasy Baseball

Average Draft Position (ADP) is a must-have piece of information when it comes to drafting. While every league is different and may have a particularly aggressive or conservative group of owners when it comes to certain players, it’s the best tool we have when analyzing players’ value. Now, instead of just talking about total ADP […]

Lance Lynn Dominant In World Baseball Classic Win Monday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn was firing on all cylinders for Team USA In Monday's 12-1 World Baseball Classic win over Team Canada. Lynn pitched 5 innings, allowing one run on two hits (including a solo home run) and no walks with six strikeouts. The veteran had a decent 2022 season overall despite […]

Tigers Reportedly Sign Duque Hebbert To Minor-League Deal

Detroit Tigers scout Luis Molina reportedly signed Team Nicaragua's relief pitcher Duque Hebbert to a minor-league contract Monday after his performance in the World Baseball Classic's 6-1 loss to Team Dominican Republic. The 21-year-old pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing a double to Manny Machado but striking out Juan Soto, Julio Rodriguez and Rafael Devers. The […]

Cristian Javier Strikes Out Four In Monday's Win

Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier looked strong in his World Baseball Classic debut for Team Dominican Republic Monday, pitching four scoreless innings in a 6-1 win over Team Nicaragua. Javier struck out four while allowing two hits and a walk. The 25-year-old took another successful step forward in his young career in 2022, going […]

Manny Machado Homers For Dominican Republic Monday

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado played his part offensively Monday in Team Dominican Republic's 6-1 World Baseball Classic win over Team Nicaragua. Machado went 2-for-5 with a double and a solo home run, his first of the spring. The 30-year-old had an outstanding 2022 season, slashing .298/.366/.531 with 32 HR, 102 RBI, and […]

Juan Soto Hits Leadoff, Homers In World Baseball Classic Monday

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto gave Team Dominican Republic the spark it needed in Monday's 6-1 World Baseball Classic win over Team Nicaragua. Batting leadoff, Soto went 2-for-4 with a single, a solo home run, a walk, and a strikeout. The 24-year-old has gotten off to an encouraging start this spring after having a […]

Anthony Rizzo Takes Batting Practice On Monday

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) was able to take batting practice on Monday. This is good news after the 33-year-old slugger was scratched ahead of Sunday's contest. Rizzo said he felt fine after batting practice, but continues to undergo treatment for a back issue. It doesn't sound like this injury is going […]

Jordan Yamamoto Retires From Baseball

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Jordan Yamamoto has retired from professional baseball, according to his personal Twitter account. The 26-year-old was in camp with the Dodgers on a minor league contract. Yamamoto hasn't made an appearance on an MLB mound since 2021. The right-hander put together a decent rookie campaign in 2019, but struggled after […]

Kris Bryant Scratched From Monday's Game

Colorado Rockies third baseman Kris Bryant was a late scratch ahead of Monday's Cactus League game. It sounds like the slugger isn't dealing with an injury, but the team wanted to give him an extra day to rest. The Rockies are trying to manage Bryant's workload heading into 2023 after he played 42 games last […]

Nathan Eovaldi Pitches Well In Triple-A Start

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (side) put together a strong outing during his Triple-A start on Monday. The right-hander struck out two batters, while allowing two hits over two scoreless frames of work. He was able to throw 22 of his 29 pitches for strikes, which is good news. The next step would be […]

Jacob deGrom Looks Sharp On Monday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (side) posted a strong outing during his start in Double-A on Monday. The right-hander struck out five batters while allowing one-run over two innings of work. It's also worth noting that deGrom threw 20 of his 24 pitches for strikes in this outing. The next step is for deGrom […]

Taj Bradley Optioned To Minors

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Taj Bradley has been optioned to Triple-A Durham on Monday. There was a chance that Bradley would make the Opening Day roster with Tyler Glasnow (oblique) sidelined. Despite that, it sounds like the team wants to see Bradley pitch in Triple-A to begin the season. The 21-year-old threw three scoreless […]

Orelvis Martinez Optioned To Minors

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Orelvis Martinez has been optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday. The 21-year-old put together an impressive spring, hitting .267 with two home runs and six RBI. He shouldn't need to much more time in the minors before he's ready for the big league level. Last season, Martinez blasted 30 home runs […]

Mike Brosseau Continues Red-Hot Spring Monday

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Mike Brosseau continued a red-hot spring on Monday, collecting three hits along with two runs scored and a pair of RBI in a Cactus League contest against the Cincinnati Reds. The 28-year-old is now hitting .474 with four home runs and a 1.776 OPS across 19 spring at-bats to this point. The […]

Heston Kjerstad Continues Torrid Spring Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad continued a red-hot spring on Monday with a long solo home run to right field as part of a seven-inning, 6-5 loss to the Atlanta Braves. It was the third long ball of the spring for the 24-year-old, who added a single on the afternoon and is now hitting a […]

Max Scherzer Touched Up In Minors Game

New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer wasn't at his best in a minors game on the backfields Monday afternoon. The three-time Cy Young Award winner surrendered five runs (three earned) across five innings of work, three of which ended early due to pitch count. Scherzer agreed to pitch in the minors game while allowing Tylor […]

Mookie Betts To Serve As Leadoff Hitter In 2023

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder/second baseman Mookie Betts will serve as the club's leadoff hitter for 2023, according to skipper Dave Roberts. Roberts noted that there were discussions surrounding the lefty-swinging Gavin Lux (knee) leading off against certain right-hander pitchers, but with Lux out for the season with an ACL tear, it will be Betts as […]

Andres Munoz Should Make Spring Debut Later This Week

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz (ankle) will throw live batting practice on Monday and should make his Cactus League debut in a game on Thursday or Friday. Munoz is behind the other pitchers in camp this spring after having surgery on his foot in the offseason, but barring a setback, he's expected to open […]

David Villar Dealing With Hip-Flexor Strain

San Francisco Giants third baseman David Villar's (hip) MRI exam revealed a mild hip-flexor strain. He will continue to be re-evaluated on a daily basis. Villar was scratched from the team's Cactus League lineup this weekend and remains out to begin the week. However, he's being listed as day-to-day and should be able to return […]

Brandon Crawford Being Shut Down For A Week

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (knee) is experiencing left knee discomfort and will be shut down for one week in spring training. It's not a great sign for a player that his 36 years old, and there's a chance he may not be ready for Opening Day at the end of March. If Crawford […]

Jordan Walker's Injury Isn't Serious

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker (shoulder), MLB's fourth-ranked overall prospect, avoided a serious injury when he suffered a mild strained right shoulder while sliding in spring action on Saturday. Walker took batting practice in the cages on Sunday, and the team is confident he'll be ready to return to the Grapefruit League lineup on […]

Nick Senzel Expected To Open On Injured List

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (toe) is expected to be out for the start of the 2023 regular season. He hasn't had a setback with his toe this spring, but he's no longer scheduled to play in a Cactus League game this week. The Reds don't want to rush him if he'll miss Opening Day […]

Mookie Betts To Play Around 20 Games At Second Base

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that outfielder Mookie Betts would play closer to 20 games at second base during the regular season to give Miguel Vargas days off when necessary. In addition to gaining second base eligibility in some fantasy leagues, Betts will serve as LA's leadoff man. It will give him more […]

Trevor Bauer Heading To Japan

Free-agent starting pitcher Trevor Bauer will sign with the Yokohama DeNa BayStars in Japan's professional league. His deal is worth $4 million plus incentives, pending a physical. Bauer will attempt to rehabilitate his image overseas after the Los Angeles Dodgers released him in January after a lengthy domestic-violence suspension. It remains to be seen if […]

Jose Quintana To Be Shut Down For Three Months

New York Mets left-hander Jose Quintana (rib) is expected to be shut down from throwing for at least three months after he was diagnosed last week with a stress fracture on the fifth rib on his left side, according to sources. He would begin throwing again in mid-June at the earliest to ramp up for […]

Sal Frelick Punches Italy's Ticket To WBC Quarterfinal

Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Sal Frelick recorded a three-hit game as Italy beat the Netherlands 7-1 on Sunday to advance to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals. The 30th-ranked overall prospect per MLB Pipeline, Frelick also recorded two RBI and scored a run in the winning effort. The 22-year-old outfielder is hitting .389 with a .977 […]