J.D. Davis To Get MRI On Left Shoulder

New York Mets infielder/outfielder J.D. Davis (shoulder) will undergo an MRI exam on his left shoulder Wednesday, the result of a jammed left shoulder suffered in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers. Davis left the game in the fifth inning after diving to field a ground ball at third base. Davis was examined by the […]

Nate Pearson Dominates In Spring Debut

Toronto Blue Jays starter Nate Pearson flashed his potential big-league promise in his first taste of Grapefruit League action against the Yankees on Tuesday. He struck out all three batters he faced in an impressive 12-pitch frame, including one looking and two via the whiff. Ranked as MLB's eighth overall prospect, Pearson has intriguing dynasty […]

Rafael Devers Could Make Spring Training Debut on Friday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers could potentially make his Grapefruit League debut on Friday against the Twins. The 23-year-old arrived late at spring training camp because of the birth of his second daughter in the Dominican Republic, causing him to miss the start of the Red Sox exhibition schedule. Devers is coming off […]

Austin Gomber Throws Two Innings on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Austin Gomber got the start for Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Washington Nationals. He tossed two innings, allowing one run on three hits and a walk while striking out one. It wasn't the greatest outing for Gomber, but he was able to limit damage and threw 15 of his […]

David Fletcher Hears Praise From Joe Maddon

Los Angeles Angels infielder/outfielder David Fletcher has earned early praise from his new manager Joe Maddon. Fletcher enjoyed a solid season last year, hitting .290 while playing excellent infield defense and appearing in a career-high 154 games. Now Maddon wants to utilize him in the outfield. "I want to get him in the game as […]

Brandon Marsh Injures Elbow

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brandon Marsh (elbow) suffered a left elbow strain and could be on the shelf for the rest of the spring. The 22-year-old prospect suffered the injury attempting a diving catch in the outfield and his timetable to return is unknown at this time. The Angels were hoping that Marsh could compete for […]

Lewis Brinson Hits a Home Run on Tuesday

Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson went 2-for-2 with a home run in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Houston Astros. Brinson is fighting for a job, as the Marlins brought in plenty of competition for the former top prospect. Brinson has been legitimately awful since joining the Marlins, but his perceived upside may grant him […]

Brandon Kintzler Pitches a Scoreless Inning on Tuesday

Miami Marlins relief pitcher and likely closer Brandon Kintzler made his Marlins debut on Tuesday, pitching a perfect inning. Kintzler came in to pitch the third inning against the Houston Astros and retired the side in order. For now, it looks like Kintzler is in the lead for the ninth inning role in Miami, and […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Nearing Return To Game Action

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (elbow) will throw a live bullpen session on Tuesday with hopes of returning to the mound in the next few days. McCullers missed all of last season recovering from Tommy John surgery and could help stabilize the back of the Astros rotation if he can return to full health. […]

Jose Urena Allows Just One Hit in Two Innings of Work

Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Urena got the start in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game and tossed two scoreless innings, allowing just one hit while striking out one. Urena's role has yet to be determined, although the fact that he threw every pitch from the stretch may be telling us that he's destined for the bullpen. Urena […]

Spencer Turnbull Perfect Across Two Innings

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull had a strong performance on Tuesday against the New York Mets. Turnbull tossed two perfect innings while striking out four. Entering his third major league season, Turnbull is a potential breakout candidate. However, his upside is limited by his lack of run support. The Tigers were last in runs […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Will Make Spring Training Start on Saturday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (knee) will make his first start of the spring on Saturday against the Yankees. Rodriguez threw a live batting practice on Monday and felt great afterwards, giving him the positive result that he was hoping for after slipping on the mound and twisting his left knee last week. […]

Adam Haseley Exits With Injury

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Adam Haseley (face) left Tuesday's spring training game with an apparent injury, according to Matt Breen. Haseley injured his face while diving for a ball in the outfield and was removed from the game. Haseley struggled in the majors last season, needing a .344 BABIP just to hit .266, but he is a […]

Tommy Pham Battling Side Soreness

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham is dealing with side soreness, per manager Jayce Tingler. Pham has yet to play in spring training and is considered day-to-day, but there’s no apparent link to his absence and the elbow issue he experienced last season. The 31-year-old played through a partially torn UCL in 2019 but still […]

Shin-Soo Choo Scratched Due To Muscle Tightness

Texas Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo (oblique) was scratched from the starting lineup on Tuesday due to muscle tightness in his side. The 37-year old was slated to play in his second spring training game against the Kansas City Royals, but the club decided to sit him down as a precaution. TR Sullivan reported that the […]

Taijuan Walker Won't Play On Thursday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (elbow) will not make his first Cactus League start on Thursday against the San Francisco Giants. After missing nearly all of his previous two seasons as a result of Tommy John Surgery, the team will take a cautious approach with the righty, who will instead participate in a simulated game […]

J.P. Crawford Looks To Improve After Offseason Work

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford spent the entire offseason working on his fielding mechanics. He also committed to a strict conditioning regimen that resulted in an added 10 pounds of muscle growth, which, according to the once-promising prospect, may help him battle fatigue later on in the season. The 25-year-old, who made his debut with […]

Max Kepler Has Minor Back Injury

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler has a minor back injury but is expected to play in the next few days. It doesn't sound like anything serious for the 27-year-old, who is coming off a career-year with 36 homers and a .855 OPS. He did this while missing 30 games last year, which makes his 131 […]

Asher Wojciechowski Has Blister On Throwing Hand

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Asher Wojciechowski is being withheld from exhibition games due to a blister on his right middle finger, per MASNSports.com's Roch Kubatko. However, he is slated to throw two innings in a simulated game Wednesday morning. This is a good sign for the 31-year-old, who made 16 starts for the O's last […]

Aaron Judge To Play In Games Next Week

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (shoulder) could start playing in games next week. The Yankees are being cautious with Judge's shoulder, but he seems to be progressing well after experiencing discomfort early in spring training. Manager Aaron Boone continues to assert that Judge should be ready for Opening Day, and if he's able to […]

Ryan Borucki Throwing Again Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Ryan Borucki (elbow) played catch for the second day in a row on Tuesday as he works his way back from an elbow injury that kept him sidelined for the majority of 2019. With some lingering stiffness so far in camp, the left-hander is too far behind schedule to begin the […]

Matt Shoemaker Making Progress Towards Spring Debut

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker (knee) is scheduled to throw in a simulated game on Wednesday as he works his way back from an ACL tear he suffered last April. Barring any setbacks, his next outing should take place in a Grapefruit League start, putting him on track to begin the year in the […]

Fantasy Insider Angles - Thor, Jeff McNeil, J.D. Davis and More (Premium Content)

Success in baseball isn’t always just about pure numbers. For those who play the game and are inside the clubhouse, it’s also about creating the right chemistry and environment. As the New York Mets opened spring training this season, there was a fresh air of optimism around the team. It also seemed to extend to […]

Matthew Boyd Will Be the No. 1 or 2 Starter

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd will open the season as the team's No. 1 or 2 starter, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. Gardenhire has not yet selected an Opening Day starter, but Boyd is the clear front-runner. Looking at the depth chart, Boyd is definitely Detroit's strongest starting pitcher at the moment. He appeared […]

Stephen Piscotty Taking Swings

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty (rib cage) took swings in the batting cage and is feeling a little better, according to A's beat reporter Susan Slusser. Piscotty is dealing with a strain on his left side and said he won't be able to play until at least the Vegas games later this month. Injuries limited […]

Drew Smyly Has Scoreless Giants Debut Monday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Drew Smyly turned in a solid debut for the Giants Monday, pitching 1 2/3 scoreless innings with one walk and two strikeouts. The 30-year-old missed the 2017 and 2018 seasons while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery and turned in a poor 2019 season, posting a 6.24 ERA and 1.59 WHIP […]

Freddie Freeman Scratched With Elbow Inflammation

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was scratched from Tuesday's Grapefruit League lineup due to elbow inflammation. It is the same elbow that Freeman had surgery on back in October. Thankfully, this type of irritation is commonplace during the recovery process, so the Braves do not seem overly worried about their All-Star first baseman. The […]

Kyle Farmer Working At Shortstop

Cincinnati Reds utility man Kyle Farmer got the start at shortstop on Sunday in Cactus League action. Farmer can play all over the diamond for Cincinnati as he made appearances at first base, second base, third base, shortstop, and catcher during the 2019 season. That being said, his stint at shortstop was limited as he […]

Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball: Expected Stats

Statcast is a valuable tool for fantasy analysis, and it can be easy to look at a stat called "Expected Batting Average" and blindly use it as your projection moving forward. Of course, proper use of these metrics is a little bit more nuanced than that. First, a disclaimer: This article is about the "Expected […]

ADP Cost Analysis – Kris Bryant vs Josh Donaldson

Spring training is officially underway, which means baseball season is finally upon us! Maybe you haven’t started prepping for your drafts, but fortunately for you, there have already been plenty of drafts, which means that fantasy players out there have already started dealing with tough draft position decisions. Third base is a fairly deep position […]