Kris Bryant Homers In Cactus League Game Monday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant looked good at the plate in Monday's 7-3 win over the A's, going 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk. The 31-year-old served as the designated hitter in the game, but will likely play left field during the regular season. This is encouraging for both the Rockies and […]

Logan Webb Scuffles In Spring Debut Monday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb looked rusty in his first spring appearance in Monday's 8-6 win over the Angels. Webb pitched 2 innings, allowing two runs on four hits (including a two-run home run) and no walks with a strikeout. This is not all that concerning, as the 26-year-old was making his first […]

Drew Pomeranz Hopeful To Be Ready By End Of March

San Diego Padres pitcher Drew Pomeranz (elbow) is currently eight bullpen sessions into his latest rehab stint, with the team aiming to have him healthy by the end of March, per the Athletic's Dennis Lin. Pomeranz last pitched for the Padres in 2021 before suffering a torn flexor tendon in his left forearm. He had […]

Jordan Luplow Dealing With Oblique Soreness

The Athletic's David O'Brien reported Monday that Atlanta Braves outfielder Jordan Luplow (oblique) has been slowed by oblique soreness early in spring camp. The 29-year-old signed a one-year deal with the Braves this off-season. While he is a strong defensive player, Luplow slashed just .176/.274/.361 with 11 home runs, 28 RBI, and five steals in […]

Trey Mancini, Patrick Wisdom The Main Right Field Backups

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross said Monday that Trey Mancini and Patrick Wisdom (groin) are "the first guys that come to mind" as fill-ins for right field if Seiya Suzuki (oblique) ends up having to miss time with a left oblique injury. Mancini, who was signed this off-season, has played outfield throughout his career in […]

Seiya Suzuki Withdraws From World Baseball Classic

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (oblique) officially withdrew from the World Baseball Classic Monday, per MLB.com's Jordan Bastian. The 28-year-old received tests on Sunday for a left oblique injury and more should be known Tuesday. While this news sounds discouraging, it may simply be that Suzuki and the Cubs want to be cautious so that […]

Spencer Turnbull Throws Versus Live Hitters

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull (elbow) took the mound to face live hitters on Monday. This marks the second time that the right-hander has thrown batting practice this spring. The 30-year-old appears to be getting closer to making his Spring Training debut. It sounds like Turnbull has fully recovered his Tommy John surgery that […]

Patrick Wisdom Misses Monday's Game

Chicago Cubs infielder Patrick Wisdom (groin) was a late scratch from Monday's Cactus League matchup with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The right-hander slugger is dealing with left groin soreness, so the organization decided to take the cautious approach here. It wouldn't be surprising to see Wisdom miss a few games because of this issue. The 31-year-old […]

White Sox Won't Use Traditional Closer

Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said on Monday that the organization doesn't plan to use a set closer to begin the season. The team is still without right-hander Liam Hendriks who continues to undergo treatment for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The organization doesn't have a timetable for his return, but hopefully he'll be able to pitch […]

Julio Rodriguez Avoids Injury

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez ran into the outfield wall while attempting to make a leaping catch during Monday's game. The 22-year-old said he jammed his arm into his ribs and knocked the wind out of him. Despite that, Rodriguez stayed in the game and told reporters he is fine going forward. Fantasy managers can […]

Juan Soto Expected To Play On Tuesday

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto (calf) is expected to get back into the starting lineup on Tuesday, according to manager Bob Melvin. The left-handed slugger was scratched from the lineup on Monday due to a calf issue. It appears the organization is being extremely cautious with it being this early into Spring Training. This […]

Tyler Glasnow Suffers Injury On Monday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (oblique) is likely to miss time after suffering an injury while throwing on Monday. The organization isn't going to mess around with the oft-injured right-hander. The plan is for Glasnow to undergo an MRI on Tuesday. The team will likely give a timetable on Glasnow after that, but […]

Mike Trout Feels The Urgency In 2023

Los Angeles Angels superstar outfielder Mike Trout entered spring training feeling healthy, and he also senses the urgency for the organization with two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani set to become a free agent after the 2023 season. "This has got to be the year," Trout said. "It's got to be." Trout dealt with back issues last […]

Five Starting Pitchers To Target In 2023 Fantasy Baseball Drafts

Regarding fantasy baseball and constructing the most competitive roster to win a championship, there is no position more impactful to that outcome than starting pitching. Starting pitching makes up the highest percentage of your roster, and being able to hit on that in drafts will ultimately be why you will hold up your league trophy […]

Gavin Lux Carted Off The Field Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Gavin Lux (leg) had to be carted off the field on Monday during the team's Cactus League game against the San Diego Padres, and he wasn't putting any weight on his right leg. Lux went down near third base after hitting the base awkwardly as the Padres third baseman turned a […]

Anthony Santander Day-To-Day With Knee Contusion

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander (knee) left the Grapefruit League game early on Monday after he was hit in the left knee/shin area by a pitch in the sixth inning. Santander was able to get up and walk off the field under his own power, but he will not finish the game. He's officially being […]

Miguel Vargas Won't Swing Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Vargas (finger) will play in the Cactus League game on Monday against the San Diego Padres, but he won't be hitting. Manager Dave Roberts said over the weekend that Vargas has regained his grip strength and that he's been doing more work in the batting cages, but he's not ready […]

Aroldis Chapman Cracks Tooth During Fall

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (lip, tooth) fell at his house on Saturday night and cracked a tooth and split his lip open, which required stitches. He is still pretty swollen, but he'll attempt to play catch on Monday while throwing a bullpen session on Tuesday. Chapman said he's feeling OK and hopes […]

Eduardo Escobar Could Play Left Field Tuesday

New York Mets manager Buck Showalter said that third baseman Eduardo Escobar might play left field in a Grapefruit League game on Tuesday. The Mets are preparing Escobar in the outfield because Team Venezuela might use him in the outfield in this year's World Baseball Classic. The 34-year-old veteran is unlikely to see any time […]

Luis Gonzalez Expected To Miss 4-6 Weeks

San Francisco Giants outfielder Luis Gonzalez (back) is expected to miss four to six weeks due to a lower back strain, according to the club. It's a tough break for Gonzalez, who also dealt with back issues in 2022. With the 27-year-old having to rehab in the early portions of the 2023 season, there's a […]

Garrett Whitlock May Not Be Ready For Opening Day

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora admitted on Monday that right-hander Garrett Whitlock (hip) may not be ready for Opening Day. "He's throwing the ball well, he's moving well. Not yet doing PFPs. We're not concerned. We've got a plan. We'll see where we're at in the upcoming weeks. If he's ready for opening day […]

Nestor Cortes Nearing Spring Debut

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (hamstring) has resumed throwing from a mound, including against live competition on Feb. 23, and he has been running at around 90 percent intensity. Manager Aaron Boone said that Cortes will likely throw one more live batting practice session before making his Grapefruit League debut in camp. A Grade […]

Justin Verlander To Make Spring Debut Saturday

New York Mets right-hander Justin Verlander will make his debut with the Mets in the Grapefruit League on Saturday against the Miami Marlins. Verlander comes to New York in 2023 to help make up for Jacob deGrom leaving for the Texas Rangers in free agency. He and Max Scherzer will team up at the top […]

Juan Soto Scratched Monday With Calf Tightness

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto (calf) was scratched from Monday's Cactus League game against the Los Angeles Dodgers with left calf tightness. David Dahl will now bat second and start in center field for the Padres, while Taylor Kohlwey will bat seventh and start in left field. The Padres are probably just being cautious […]

Sixto Sanchez Throws Off Mound Monday

Miami Marlins right-hander Sixto Sanchez (shoulder) threw off a mound on Monday for the first time since reporting to spring training. The 24-year-old threw 15 fastballs during his mound session, and he's expected to throw another bullpen this Friday. He underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder last October and is slowing building up his […]

Cal Raleigh Scheduled To Make Spring Debut Tuesday

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (thumb) is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut on Tuesday to catch starter Luis Castillo against the Cleveland Guardians. The Mariners have been holding Raleigh back a bit in camp as a precaution. Raleigh needed surgery for a broken left thumb and torn ligaments in the offseason, but he's […]

Teoscar Hernandez Expected To Return Tuesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (back) is expected to be back in the team's Cactus League lineup on Tuesday after he was scratched from the spring lineup on Sunday against the Kansas City Royals due to back soreness. The move appears to have just been a precaution early in camp games. For now, the 30-year-old […]

Josh Donaldson Feels Different This Spring

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson began his offseason work earlier than usual and cited a new "intensity" and "focus" in ensuring he was ready for spring training this year. He went 1-for-2 with a single, walk and strikeout in his Grapefruit League debut on Sunday and is ready to bounce back after posting […]

Brandon Nimmo Being Eased In

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo is healthy, but he's taking a slow progression in spring training by design and expects to make his Grapefruit League debut toward the end of this week. He took swings during live batting practice on a back field on Sunday. The Mets are just being cautious with their 29-year-old […]