Andrew Heaney Shut Down Again

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Andrew Heaney has been shut down from throwing for a second time this spring due to left elbow pain, and there's now a chance he could miss the start of the regular season, according to manager Brad Ausmus. Heaney was scratched on March 3 but made another start last Friday. […]

Jed Lowrie, Todd Frazier Not Locks For Opening Day

New York Mets third baseman Jed Lowrie (knee) and first baseman Todd Frazier (oblique) aren't locks to be ready for Opening Day. Lowrie sprained a left knee capsule early in camp but has been hitting off a tee and playing catch. His lower-body workouts have been limited to physical therapy. Frazier has performed more baseball […]

Tommy Pham Back in Rays Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham (shoulder) re-entered the Rays lineup as the designated hitter, batting second on Wednesday. The outfielder was scratched from the lineup on Sunday due to shoulder soreness. The Rays are hoping some rest will clear up the issue and expect that he’ll be back in the outfield sometime this week. […]

Miguel Sano Back In Camp

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (Achilles) returned to camp on Wednesday after having surgery on the laceration to his right lower Achilles. Sano will not make his season debut until May. He is wearing a boot-like contraption on his right foot and lower leg that is designed to take tissue stress off the injury […]

Walker Buehler Nearing Spring Debut

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler, who revealed that his arm "didn't feel right" when he reported to spring training, threw two innings of batting practice on Wednesday and expects to make his spring debut in four or five days. “Hangover stuff from last year,” said Buehler, who added that he had discomfort from […]

White Sox Option Eloy Jimenez, Dylan Cease

The Chicago White Sox optioned outfielder Eloy Jimenez, their top-ranked prospect, and starting pitcher Dylan Cease, their third-ranked prospect, to minor league camp on Wednesday. Jimenez is also ranked as the third prospect overall by MLB Pipeline, while Cease comes in at No. 21. Jimenez should make his MLB debut at some point this year […]

Ronald Acuna Dominating Spring Pitching

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna, the reigning National League Rookie of the Year, hit for the cycle in four straight at-bats over two games and has been red-hot at the plate this spring. He went 3-for-3 on Wednesday and has hit safely in eight straight at-bats while reaching base nine straight times. Acuna's Grapefruit League […]

Bradley Zimmer Getting Close To Game Action

Cleveland Indians outfielder Bradley Zimmer, who underwent arthroscopic surgery to fix the labrum in his right shoulder last July, is hoping to get into a spring game soon. The 26-year-old has already been taking batting practice on the field and has received some at-bats in simulated games. He's also scheduled to throw from the outfield […]

Carlos Martinez To Resume Throwing Soon

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (shoulder) is on track to resume throwing in the next few days, but the team doesn't anticipate him being ready for Opening Day. An MRI exam showed no structural damage in his right shoulder, and he received a platelet-rich plasma injection to slow his inflammation. Martinez dealt with […]

No Pain For Marcell Ozuna

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna (shoulder) played left field for the first time this spring on Monday and showed some zip on a throw to second base. "What I liked about that throw was that it was strong," added Ozuna. "No pain." He also said his shoulder feels stronger than it has the last […]

Tyler Skaggs Has Forearm Fatigue

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs was scratched from his Cactus League start on Sunday due to forearm fatigue. His injury isn't considered serious and an MRI exam already came back clean. "We’re just gonna push him back a couple days," Angels manager Brad Ausmus said. "You will more than likely see him soon. […]

Jo Adell Out 10-12 Weeks

Los Angeles Angels outfield prospect Jo Adell, the team's top prospect and No. 14 in baseball, will be out 10 to 12 weeks after an MRI confirmed a Grade 2 right ankle sprain and a Grade 1 left hamstring strain. He suffered the injuries while running the bases in a game last Saturday. He will […]

Jimmy Nelson Won't Be On Opening Day Roster

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson (shoulder) had a successful spring debut on Monday, but he will not be on the team's Opening Day roster, according to manager Craig Counsell. The Brewers are taking the long and cautious approach after Nelson missed all of last year because of shoulder surgery. Nelson is scheduled to work […]

No Setbacks For Mike Foltynewicz

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz hasn't thrown off a mound since experiencing right elbow soreness after he finished two innings in his Feb. 24 spring debut against the Astros, but he hasn't had any setbacks since being cleared to play catch last week. However, because of his lack of activity the last two weeks, […]

Astros Not Worried About Jose Altuve

Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch said that he is not worried about second baseman Jose Altuve, who was scratched from the Grapefruit League starting lineup on Saturday for the second time in three games with left side soreness. He'll be held out a couple of days as a precaution, with hopes he can get back […]

Brad Keller To Start On Opening Day

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller, 23, will start on Opening Day for the team this year. The former Rule 5 draft pick will face the White Sox at home on March 28. Keller was the team's best starter in 2018, going 9-6 with a 3.08 ERA. He struck out just 6.2 hitters per […]

Danny Duffy A Candidate For Extended Spring Training

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy (shoulder) threw around 10 fastballs off the mound over the weekend and will throw around 25 to 30 pitches (some breaking pitches too) off a mound on Wednesday. He is a candidate to pitch in extended spring training and isn't expected to be ready for the start of […]

Mark Trumbo Making Spring Debut Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo, more than eight months removed from serious right knee surgery, is making his Grapefruit League debut on Wednesday as the designated hitter. It's Trumbo's first game since Aug. 19 of last year, and there are no plans yet for him to play the field. He has already had around 20 […]

Chris Davis Returns To Spring Action

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (hip, illness) returned to Grapefruit League action on Tuesday and went 1-for-2 with an RBI single. Davis had a horrible year in 2018 and struggled to make contact. He is now 2-for-14 with a home run and eight strikeouts this spring. The left-handed slugger is expected to be ready […]

Jed Lowrie Begins Baseball Activities

New York Mets third baseman Jed Lowrie (knee) started throwing and hitting programs this week in camp, and he has an outside chance of being ready for Opening Day. If he's not ready, infielder Jeff McNeil will likely start at the hot corner. Despite a career year in his final season in Oakland, Lowrie's fantasy […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Out Three Weeks With Strained Oblique

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the top prospect in baseball, is expected to miss the next three weeks after being diagnosed with a Grade 1 strain of his left oblique. He suffered the injury in his final at-bat against the Pirates last Friday and will be shut down for the next week. […]

Odubel Herrera to Debut on Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera (hamstring) is set to make his spring debut on Saturday against the Astros. Herrera, who has been battling a Grade 1 hamstring strain since February, received five at-bats in a minor league game on Wednesday. The 27-year-old will line up as the designated hitter against Houston after hitting .224 with three […]

J.P. Crawford Sent To Minor Leagues

After acquiring shortstop J.P. Crawford from the Philadelphia Phillies in the offseason, the Seattle Mariners have decided to send him down to Triple-A to begin the year. It's a tough blow for the former top shortstop prospect, but a wise move by the M's as he's failed to develop his bat in the majors. Hitting […]

RotoBaller Presents The King and Pocket Aces

Check out the newest podcast team here at RotoBaller HQ, featuring two of the best in the industry. We are thrilled to introduce the awesome duo of Scott "The King" Engel and Anthony "Pocket Aces" Aniano of RotoBaller Radio - tune in below as they discuss the fantasy baseball preseason and get you prepped for your upcoming drafts. […]

Aaron Hicks Receives Cortisone Shot

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (back), who hasn't played since March 1, required a cortisone injection in his lower back on Monday, but he's "not really" concerned that the pain would delay his availability for Opening Day. Hicks continues to experience restrictions with his mobility, mainly while hitting and throwing. Manager Aaron Boone said […]

Walker Buehler Expected To Be Ready

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler, who is being slow played in camp by the team after a sharp innings spike in 2018, is expected to be ready for Opening Day. He threw to hitters last Saturday and will again this week, which would be his final preparation before his first spring game by […]

Corey Seager Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said shortstop Corey Seager (elbow, hip) is expected to be healthy and "ready" for Opening Day. Seager missed all of last year after having surgery on his right elbow and left hip, but he's been working with the team in the mornings and taking at-bats on the minor league […]

Clayton Kershaw Feeling Better

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) threw an encouraging 20-pitch bullpen session of all fastballs on Monday and said he "felt great." Pitching coach Rick Honeycutt won't speculate on a timetable for Kershaw to pitch in a game, but the left-hander is likely to throw another bullpen in two or three days. Kershaw […]

Trea Turner Hits First Home Run of Spring

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner was one of four Nationals to hit a home run in their 8-4 win over the Braves on Wednesday. Turner hit 19 home runs in 2018 to go with his 43 stolen bases, a combination that along with his position has made him an extremely tantalizing fantasy asset this draft […]

Patrick Corbin Fans Four Hitters

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin, their key free-agent signing this past offseason, allowed three runs on six hits with four strikeouts in four innings versus the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. Corbin had entered the game with only three strikeouts in nine innings this spring training, but today helps demonstrate that those missing K's were […]