Christian Yelich Went "Off The Grid" To Recharge For 2023

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich said that he "kind of just went off the grid" and "enjoyed the down time" of the off-season to help prepare for the 2023 season, per MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. The 31-year-old said he feels in a "better place" mentally and physically compared to the past couple of seasons. This is […]

Diamondbacks Open To Extension With Corbin Carroll

The Arizona Diamondbacks view rookie outfielder Corbin Carroll as a centerpiece of their future and have engaged him in conversations about a long-term contract, according to sources. It could be the team's best time to strike to ensure that they keep him around beyond the minimum of six year's of club control. The 22-year-old spent […]

Tyler O'Neill Getting Work In Center Field

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill, a two-time Gold Glover in left field, worked exclusively in center field at spring training on Monday. O'Neill is set to play center field for Team Canada in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. This doesn't mean that O'Neill will play center field over Dylan Carlson this year, but it's […]

Taylor Ward Could Hit Leadoff For Angels

Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin said on Monday that he's leaning toward having a lineup that features outfielder Taylor Ward at leadoff, with outfielder Mike Trout behind him at No. 2, designated hitter Shohei Ohtani at No. 3 and third baseman Anthony Rendon in the cleanup spot. Hitting first in front of Trout and […]

Kyle Wright Expects To Be Ready For Opening Day

Atlanta Braves right-hander Kyle Wright (shoulder) halted his normal offseason preparations for three weeks in January when he received a cortisone injection for a right shoulder injury. Wright has felt much better after the injection, though, even if he's slightly behind scheduled in spring training. The Braves have mapped out a plan for Wright to […]

Luis Robert Jr. Says He's Healthy

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (wrist) says he is healthy this spring after spending the winter doing more on-field work and baseball-specific activity in Florida, as opposed to previous offseasons when he just worked out a lot in the batting cages. Part of it was the fact that he had to be game-ready […]

Max Scherzer To Pitch On Sunday

New York Mets manager Buck Showalter said that starting pitcher Max Scherzer is set to pitch on Sunday in his first Grapefruit League start in spring training against his old team, the Washington Nationals. Like all pitchers early in camp, Scherzer won't last long in this one. The 38-year-old right-hander went on the injured list […]

Joey Meneses Could Play Multiple Positions Again In 2023

MLB.com's Jessica Camerato tweeted on Monday that "Dave Martinez sees Joey Meneses playing 'a lot a bit of a little bit of everywhere' this season -- first base, left field, DH." Meneses previously saw time at first base and in both outfield corners as a rookie during the 2022 campaign. The 30-year-old hit .324 with […]

DJ LeMahieu "100 Percent With No Limitations"

According to a tweet from Newsday's Erik Boland on Monday morning, New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (toe) said he enters camp "100 percent with no limitations." Boland also noted in his tweet that the infielder was "limited much of last year by a toe injury." LeMahieu hit .261 with a .357 on-base percentage, 12 […]

Miguel Vargas Has Hairline Fracture In Right Pinky

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Vargas (finger) reportedly has a hairline fracture in his right pinky finger, according to a tweet from The Orange County Register's Bill Plunkett on Monday. Per Plunkett's tweet, the infielder "took a ground ball off the pinkie on his right hand." Plunkett also noted in his tweet that "Activity will […]

Bennett Sousa Designated For Assignment By White Sox

The Chicago White Sox have designated relief pitcher Bennett Sousa for assignment on Monday, per a tweet from the team's official Twitter account. Sousa appeared in 25 games for the American League Central club last season, logging an 8.41 ERA, a 5.47 FIP, 12 strikeouts, 10 walks, five holds, and a save to go along […]

Codi Heuer Placed On 60-Day Injured List

On Monday, Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Codi Heuer (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list. The right-hander, who missed the 2022 campaign after undergoing Tommy John surgery, was placed on the 60-day injured list to open up a spot on the 40-man roster for new signing Michael Fulmer. Heuer has thrown 91 innings at […]

Michael Brantley To Be Eased Into Spring Games

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder) said he's on schedule in his recovery from shoulder surgery, but he also probably won't be ready to play in spring games when Grapefruit League contests begin this Saturday. Brantley has no limitations defensively, but he'll be eased into action. The 35-year-old had surgery to fix his right labrum […]

Robbie Ray Starting Cactus League Opener

Seattle Mariners left-hander Robbie Ray will start the team's Cactus League opener this Friday against the San Diego Padres. In his first year in Seattle after winning the American League Cy Young with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2021, Ray went 12-12 with a 3.71 ERA (4.16 FIP), 1.19 WHIP and 27.4 percent strikeout rate […]

Daniel Espino, Chase Delauter To Miss Significant Time

Cleveland Guardians top pitching prospect Daniel Espino (shoulder) will be shut down for at least eight weeks due to a strain/tear in his shoulder. Meanwhile, last year's first-rounder Chase Delauter (foot) will miss four to five months with a fracture in his foot, which is the same injury he dealt with last year. Espino also […]

Brayan Bello Resumes Throwing Monday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello (forearm) resumed throwing on flat ground at a shorter distance at spring training on Monday for the first time since reporting forearm tightness following his bullpen session a week ago. The Red Sox are being extra cautious with the 23-year-old early in camp, but it's a good sign that […]

Felix Bautista To Throw Another Bullpen Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles closer Felix Bautista (knee, shoulder) said that he's scheduled to throw another bullpen session on Tuesday at 75 percent to 80 percent intensity. He felt good after his last bullpen, but he made sure to reiterate that his progression will be deliberate and not rapid. The 27-year-old right-hander has been slowed by left […]

David Peralta Had Offseason Surgery

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder David Peralta (back) needed offseason back surgery to address a herniated disc over the winter, with the pain coming "out of nowhere." It could help explain why his numbers dropped last year with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Tampa Bay Rays. The 35-year-old left-hander hit .251/.316/.415 with a .731 OPS, 12 home […]

J.D. Martinez To Serve As Full-Time DH

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez is expected to serve as the team's full-time DH in his first year with the team. In the first season of the universal DH in 2022, four Dodgers players appeared at the position at least 20 times -- Justin Turner, Max Muncy, Will Smith and Edwin Rios. With […]

Jacob deGrom To Continue Throwing Program Monday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (side) felt good after a workout on Sunday and will continue his throwing program on Monday. deGrom experienced some tightness in his left side in a bullpen session last week, prompting the Rangers to shut him down for a couple days as a precaution. It appears to be a […]

First Basemen to Target or Avoid at ADP - Fantasy Baseball Draft Analysis

When I was growing up and really getting into baseball in the 1990s and 2000s, the first base position was chalked full of big-time sluggers that would be counted on to produce gaudy offensive numbers season after season -- especially in the HR and RBI departments. Let's look at 2006 for example. Why? Well, it […]

Five Relief Pitchers To Avoid In 2023 Fantasy Baseball Drafts

The relief pitchers are the trickiest part of constructing your fantasy baseball roster. Having a superstar reliever on your fantasy baseball team can be the key to a winning season. The problem is superstar relievers don’t just grow on trees. Among the select group of elite relief pitchers, it’s hard to find the one that’ll […]

Nick Castellanos Simplifying Swing

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos is making some mechanical adjustments to his swing to simplify it. Castellanos said, "I was trying to do too much. Whenever I add movement, I try too hard. His bat moved a lot last season, which threw off his timing and slowed his bat down. The 30-year-old is working with Phillies […]

Jason Alexander Out Until May

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jason Alexander (shoulder) is expected to be out until May after re-aggravating his right shoulder. Alexander was trending in the right direction after increasing his workload but rehashed his injury after his shoulder began to flare up. The 29-year-old spent most of his rookie campaign as a starter and saw some bullpen reps. He […]

Nick Senzel Wrapping Up Rehab

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (toe) will miss the first couple of Spring Training games. He continues to make progress and should be ready to go by Opening Day. The 27-year-old underwent toe surgery at the end of last season and expects to be 100% in 2023. Senzel had a freak season where he suffered several […]

Joey Votto To Miss Spring Training Games

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (shoulder) is expected to miss the first few games of Spring Training. Votto underwent surgery last August to repair his rotator cuff and bicep tears. The 39-year-old is ramping up his workload and hopes to return to the diamond soon. This season marks the final year of Votto's 10-year $225 […]

Elvis Andrus Stays With White Sox

Infielder Elvis Andrus and the Chicago White Sox agreed to a one-year, $3 million deal earlier on Sunday. Andrus split his 2022 campaign with the Oakland A's and was picked up by the White Sox midway through the season. When he transitioned to Chicago, he reverted to his secondary position at shortstop to fill the […]

Robert Stephenson Dealing With Right Arm Discomfort

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Robert Stephenson (arm) has been slowed in spring training due to right arm discomfort. The Pirates are being cautious early in camp after Stephenson threw on Saturday. It's probably a minor issue, but the Bucs aren't going to take any chances this early in camp. The 29-year-old right-hander is slated to […]

Rangers Add Dominic Leone On Minor-League Deal

The Texas Rangers signed free-agent right-hander Dominic Leone to a minor-league deal on Saturday. Leone has worked under Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux with the St. Louis Cardinals, under manager Bruce Bochy with the San Francisco Giants and for general manager Chris Young with the Seattle Mariners. The 31-year-old reliever ended the 2022 season on […]

Jason Heyward Makes Significant Mechanical Adjustments

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Jason Heyward underwent a "significant" adjustment to his swing mechanics this winter, according to manager Dave Roberts. "I think he might have unlocked something," said first baseman Freddie Freeman, who is very happy to be reunited with his former Atlanta teammate. Heyward has been in decline now for a while and […]