Jorge Mateo Collects Three More Hits Tuesday

Oakland Athletics second baseman Jorge Mateo went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in a Spring Training game vs the White Sox Tuesday. Mateo has been opening eyes in A's camp as he competes for a roster spot. Through eight games the 24-year-old speedster is batting a cool .300 with a .417 on-base […]

Miguel Sano Crushes First Home Run Of Spring

Minnesota Twins first baseman Miguel Sano had a strong performance in a win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. Sano singled and scored a run in the second inning, then crushed a 2-0 pitch in the seventh inning deep to right-centerfield for his first home run of the spring. In 2019, the 26-year-old hit 34 […]

Christian Yelich Close To Massive Contract Extension

Star outfielder Christian Yelich is close to an agreement with the Milwaukee Brewers, major-league sources told The Athletic Tuesday. The new contract is expected to be worth more than $200 million. The team is expected to announce the new deal Friday at the team's spring training facility in Maryvale, AZ. Yelich finished second in NL […]

Marwin Gonzalez Drives In Three Runs In Spring Debut

Minnesota Twins outfielder/infielder Marwin Gonzalez got the start at second base and drove in three runs in his first game of the spring against the Tigers. Gonzalez hit a two-run double in the second inning, then belted a solo home run in the fifth inning. He certainly looks like he recovered well from his offseason […]

Eric Thames Dealing With Tight Calf

Washington Nationals first baseman Eric Thames has been dealing with a tight left calf this spring, but is expected to play this weekend. This season, Thames will split time at first base with Ryan Zimmerman and Howie Kendrick at first base. At 33 years old, Thames is actually the youngest of the three. Right now […]

Adam Eaton Leaves With Tight Hamstring

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton left Tuesday's spring training game with a tight left hamstring. Manager Davey Martinez said that Eaton would like have stayed in a regular season game, but the team is playing things cautiously. Thus, this injury is unlikely to turn into anything major. Eaton should hit near the top of the […]

Matt Kemp Doesn't Reach Base on Tuesday

Miami Marlins outfielder/first baseman Matt Kemp had a rough game on Tuesday, striking out twice and ending up 0-for-4. Kemp is hitting just .200 with a .450 OPS about midway through Grapefruit League play. Some reports say he's fighting for a roster spot while other say manager Don Mattingly has basically handed him a spot […]

Paul DeJong Stays Hot in Tuesday's Win

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong has been on fire this spring and he stayed hot on Tuesday, going 2-for-3 with a run scored in a Grapefruit League win over the Houston Astros. DeJong is hitting .571 with an 1.850 OPS about halfway through Spring Training. He's one of the streakiest hitters in baseball and […]

Kolten Wong Goes Hitless on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong went hitless in Tuesday's Grapefruit League win over the Houston Astros, ending up 0-for-3 with an RBI. Wong is hitting just .214 in Grapefruit League play about halfway through Spring Training, but he's in no danger of losing his starting job. He was solid last season, slashing .285/.361/.423 […]

Marwin Gonzalez Had Knee Surgery In October

Minnesota Twins outfielder Marwin Gonzalez had knee surgery to repair a patellar debridement in October. The recovery time is usually at least six to eight weeks, which explains why Gonzalez is only just making his debut in Minnesota's ninth spring game. The 30-year-old hasn't approached the 23 home runs he hit in 2017 since leaving […]

Ryan Braun Dealing With Sore Shoulder

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun has been dealing with a sore shoulder, manager Craig Counsell said. It doesn’t affect him throwing but only hitting, according to his manager. He is still scheduled to make his Cactus League debut later this week. He is coming off his 13th season with Milwaukee. He hit .285 with 22 […]

Brandon Kintzler Spins a Perfect Inning on Tuesday

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler tossed a perfect 1-2-3 inning in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the New York Mets. Kintzler came in for the fifth inning and made quick work of his inning, retiring the side in order. It was an encouraging sign from Kintzler after an uncharacteristically wild, four-walk outing his last […]

Alex Reyes Strikes Out Four in Two Innings on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Alex Reyes pitched two innings in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Houston Astros. He struck out four while allowing a run on three hits and a walk. It was mostly a positive sign from Reyes, who lowered his spring ERA to 10.80 after a rough few outings. Reyes was originally […]

DJ LeMahieu Goes 2-For-3 On Tuesday

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu came into Tuesday’s game with a rough .670 spring OPS but picked up a pair of hits against the Red Sox on Tuesday. LeMahieu is slated to start the year as the starting second baseman for the Yankees after hitting .327 with a .893 OPS last season. LeMahieu pushed […]

Giovanny Urshela Clubs First Spring Training Home Run Of 2020

New York Yankees third baseman Giovanny Urshela hit his first home run of spring training with a solo shot against the Red Sox on Tuesday. Urshela earned the starting third base job for the Yankees after playing stellar defense and posting a .314/.355/.534 slash line last season and will look to build on his career […]

Dellin Betances Not Throwing With Velocity He Wants

New York Mets relief pitcher Dellin Betances (shoulder, Achilles) said on Tuesday that he is not yet throwing with the velocity he wants. Betances appeared in only one game last season for the Yankees due to a shoulder injury and subsequent Achilles tear. Given the fact that Betances is coming off of a shoulder injury […]

Brent Honeywell Throws Another Bullpen Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays pitching prospect Brent Honeywell (elbow) threw his second bullpen session of the spring on Tuesday, and pitching coach Kyle Snyder said Honeywell did great. Honeywell was "better than he was" on Friday and threw 15 fastballs in the session. Ranked as the team's No. 4 prospect, the right-hander missed the last two […]

Dakota Hudson Throws Four Good Innings on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson pitched well in Tuesday's Grapefruit League start against the Houston Astros. He tossed four innings, allowing just one run on two hits and a walk while striking out two. Hudson has one of the Cardinals rotation spaces more or less locked up, but his control issues and lack […]

Jordan Yamamoto Allows One Run on Tuesday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jordan Yamamoto pitched well on Tuesday, tossing three innings while allowing one run on four hits in a Grapefruit League start against the New York Mets. Yamamoto didn't walk anyone and struck out one. He allowed the run on a solo home run by Jeff McNeil. Yamamoto has looked solid this […]

Luis Urias Will Take Batting Practice Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Luis Urias (wrist) continues to progress from hamate surgery. Manager Craig Counsell said he should play in games at some point, but his status for Opening Day is still up in the air. Urias was set to compete for the starting shortstop position for the Brewers in 2020. The recent injury has […]

Adrian Houser's Removal For Precautionary Measures

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Adrian Houser (thumb) said his exit during Monday's B game against the White Sox was "just a precautionary move." Houser left the field with a trainer accompanying him, which set some alarm within the organization. It appears as if the Brewers were just playing it safe, and he seems to have […]

Brett Anderson Scratched With Illness

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brett Anderson was scratched from his scheduled start Tuesday against the Padres due to flu-like symptoms. Shelby Miller was plugged in to take his spot. Missing one spring start likely won't impact Anderson's readiness for the start of the season. Anderson signed a one-year deal with the Brewers after posting a […]

Chris Sale Suffers Elbow Soreness, Sent For MRI

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) experienced elbow soreness a day after throwing his scheduled bullpen session. Sale has been sent for an MRI but the team is still waiting on the results from Dr. Andrews, while interim manager Ron Roenicke acknowledged that it is a concern with the left-hander. Sale will be […]

Edwin Encarnacion Returns To Lineup On Tuesday

Chicago White Sox first baseman Edwin Encarnacion (back) will return to action on Tuesday. Encarnacion was removed prior to last Thursday’s contest with back stiffness. Manager Rick Renteria said that his removal from the lineup was precautionary and it’s a good sign to see the 37 year-old back in the lineup. Encarnacion will help owners […]

Steven Matz Sent Home Early Tuesday Due To Illness

New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz was sent home early Tuesday due to an illness. He will miss a bullpen session today but expects to stay on schedule for a Grapefruit League start on Friday. Matz is currently in a competition with Michael Wacha for the Mets fifth rotation spot. Matz has started off […]

Brendan McKay To Make Spring Debut Friday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher/designated hitter Brendan McKay (shoulder) is scheduled to make his spring training debut on Friday against the Twins. McKay is slightly behind the other pitchers in camp but still has time to be ready for Opening Day if he can avoid any setbacks. The 24-year-old two-way star made his big league […]

Brad Miller Day-to-Day With a Back Issue

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/utility player Brad Miller is dealing with lower back stiffness and is considered day-to-day. The team does not expect the injury to impact Miller's availability for Opening Day nor for it to be an issue he has to deal with in the regular season. It seems they are being cautious with Miller […]

Kwang-Hyun Kim Scheduled to Pitch on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Kwang-Hyun Kim (groin) recovered well from his bullpen side session and is scheduled to pitch in one of Thursday's split-squad games. Kim was scratched from his start on Monday due to mild groin soreness, but he was able to throw a bullpen instead and is now ready to go for Thursday. […]

ADP Reflections - National League Starting Pitchers

The draft season is in full swing. The Great Fantasy Baseball Invitational (TGFBI) has commenced on the NFBC site, and more and more draft data is filtering through to the masses. We’re now at the point where draft data is shaping draft strategies as people look for value against ADP. There are lots of great […]

Dexter Fowler Scuffling Through Spring

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler has not had a good spring so far. Fowler, who was awful in 2018 before rebounding with an at-least-average 2019, is 1-for-15 so far in Grapefruit League games. Even with the slight bounce back, his 2019 line of .238/.346/.409 wasn't great, and it may be time for the Cardinals […]