Oneil Cruz Enjoys Massive Day Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz had a big day at the plate on Sunday in a Grapefruit League game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 25-year-old went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs and four RBI, continuing what has been a big spring for the young infielder. Cruz is now hitting .278 with three homers, […]

Jackson Kowar To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Seattle Mariners right-hander Jackson Kowar is set to undergo Tommy John surgery after feeling soreness in his right arm. The 27-year-old went to see a doctor to check on his arm issues a few days ago and the end result concludes his 2024 season before it began. Acquired in a trade with the Braves this […]

Marlins Ink Mychal Givens To Minor-League Pact

The Miami Marlins have signed reliever Mychal Givens to a minor-league deal. The veteran right-hander spent the 2023 season with the Orioles but appeared in just six games, posting a 11.25 ERA in that time. Much of his nine-year career has been spent with Baltimore but Givens has also appeared with the Rockies, Reds, Cubs, […]

Edward Cabrera Exits Early On Sunday

Miami Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera departed his Sunday start before throwing a pitch due to right shoulder tightness. He finished his warmup tosses before trainers came out to evaluate him and he ultimately walked off the field with what the team is calling precautionary reasons. The 25-year-old has yet to allow a run across five […]

Gavin Williams Scratched On Sunday

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams was scratched from his scheduled start on Sunday after feeling discomfort in his right elbow after throwing weighted balls and will not throw for a couple of days. The 24-year-old had been off to a hot start this spring with a 1.93 ERA and nine strikeouts in just 4 2/3 […]

Ryne Stanek Signs With Mariners

The Seattle Mariners have signed free-agent relief pitcher Ryne Stanek on Sunday. The right-hander will receive a one-year $4 million deal. Stanek has bounced around a bit during his career but has been solid wherever he goes. Most notably, Stanek posted a 2.90 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, and 196/89 K/BB ratio over 173 2/3 innings since […]

George Springer Homers In Win

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer came up clutch during Saturday's win over the Philadelphia Phillies. The right-handed slugger went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run during Saturday's 13-5 beatdown of the Phillies. Springer's homer off left-hander Matt Strahm was his first of the spring. The Jays are hopeful for better things from Springer after […]

Chris Sale Struggles In Third Start

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale was looking excellent on the mound until he faced off against the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. The left-hander was smacked around for three runs in 3 2/3 innings during Saturday's loss. Sale didn't have his best stuff as he allowed four hits and walked one batter during his rough […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Scratched On Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (knee) has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's Spring Training contest. The right-handed slugger suffered a left knee contusion during Saturday's game. As a result, the Jays have decided to hold out Guerrero for at least one game. This issue appears to be minor, […]

A.J. Puk Continues Impressive Spring

Miami Marlins pitcher A.J. Puk has been nearly unhittable early in camp. The left-hander is attempting to move into the starting rotation full-time. So far, the southpaw has lived up to the hype with another solid outing on Saturday. Puk piled up six strikeouts over 3 1/3 scoreless innings versus the Washington Nationals on Saturday. […]

Chris Martin Plays Catch On Sunday

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Chris Martin (groin) was forced to leave his live batting practice session on Saturday due to injury. Luckily, it sounds like Martin's exit was precautionary and that he'll be fine going forward. The 37-year-old was able to play catch on Sunday without any issues. The Red Sox will likely take […]

Corbin Burnes Officially Named Opening Day Starter

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde announced on Sunday that starting pitcher Corbin Burnes would be the team's Opening Day starter. While it had been assumed, Hyde made it official and it will be Burnes' third straight start on Opening Day -- the prior two coming with his previous club, the Milwaukee Brewers. The Orioles' prize […]

Andrew Abbott Hit Hard In Third Spring Start

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Andrew Abbott had a second straight ineffective start of the spring on Saturday in a 7-5 Cactus League win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The lefty gave up three earned runs on seven hits (including three doubles) in three innings of work. He walked just one though and struck out five, so […]

Gavin Stone Front Runner For No. 5 Role

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Gavin Stone appears to have a leg up on the fifth rotation spot after manager Dave Roberts announced that fellow starter Emmet Sheehan would start the season on the IL. Michael Grove could be in the mix as well. As for Stone, he pitched well in the minors up through […]

Breakout Hitters and Pitchers for Fantasy Baseball Drafts - NL Edition (2024)

"Breakout" is a common term used around the fantasy community during the draft season.   These players are usually fairly young and have just begun to scratch the surface of their professional careers.  They have also had a relatively high prospect pedigree, further raising their potential ceiling. The most important note about a "breakout" is that […]

Jameson Taillon Dealing With Back Tightness

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon was scratched from what would have been his spring debut on Saturday. The veteran pitcher experienced tightness in his lower back during his mound warmup. Manager Craig Counsell said that they will see how he feels Sunday before taking any next steps, but at this point, they're hoping it […]

David Peralta Will Make Cubs Spring Debut On Tuesday

Chicago Cubs non-roster invitee and outfielder David Peralta is expected to make his spring debut with his new club on Tuesday. The 36-year-old had flexor tendon surgery in the offseason and signed a minor league deal with the club. He played his first several seasons in the majors with the Diamondbacks and the last year […]

Brandon Nimmo Could Be Moved Down In The Lineup

After a season that fell short of expectations, the New York Mets are reportedly open to tinkering with the lineup, including potentially moving outfielder Brandon Nimmo down from the leadoff spot. The lefty had a bit of a power surge last season, smacking a career-high 24 home runs. If he can maintain that power he […]

MLB Stadium Power Rankings – Top 10 Ballparks

Traveling across the United States to visit all MLB stadiums is a bucket list item for many avid baseball fans. Each city, team, and ballpark have its heritage and mystique, making this journey all the more special and fun. But what makes a great ballpark? A great view of the game itself is a must, […]

The Best Baseball Video Games

Hey there, baseball fans. In this era of fantasy baseball, there is not much of an offseason to speak of. Even though the game we love goes on an annual hiatus, fantasy analysis is published year-round, meaning that once one season starts, preparations for the next one begin right away. While it is great to […]

3 Bullpen Arms To Target In Fantasy Baseball Drafts - NL Edition (2024)

The hardest thing to decide in a fantasy baseball draft is when to grab relief pitchers. Saves are super important in roto leagues, so choosing a closer early could be a nice strategy. Some of the top ones, like Devin Williams of the Milwaukee Brewers, are going super early. Williams is usually off the board […]

Yordan Alvarez Blasts First Spring Home Run

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez went 2-3 with a solo HR and two runs against the Washington Nationals on Saturday. The solo shot was his first homer of the spring. With the two-hit game on Saturday, Alvarez increased his batting average to .400 with a 1.071 OPS in 15 at-bats. He is expected to hit second […]

Brent Rooker's Spring Slump Continues

Oakland A's outfielder Brent Rooker went 0-3 with two strikeouts in Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants, continuing his spring slump. He is now hitting just .154 in spring training for a .454 OPS. While Rooker is slumping, he still projects to be an above-average hitter in 2024. ATC projects him for 24 HR and 66 […]

Ricky Tiedemann Notches Two Strikeouts In Spring Debut

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Ricky Tiedemann (hamstring) struck out two batters while giving up one run on two hits in 1 1/3 IP in his spring debut against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. The Blue Jays lefty missed time this spring due to a minor hamstring and calf issue but has been working his way up. According […]

Victor Robles Dealing With Hamstring Tightness

Washington Nationals center fielder Victor Robles (hamstring) went 0-2 in Saturday's game against the Houston Astros before being removed from the lineup with hamstring tightness. "It kind of tightened up on him a little bit, so I didn't want to risk it," Nationals manager Dave Martinez said. He was hit by a pitch on Wednesday and has […]

Henry Davis Blasts Fourth Spring Homer

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder/catcher Henry Davis went 1-for-3 with a home run in Saturday's 8-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers. He hit his fourth homer of spring training on Saturday, a solo shot in the top of the third inning against Matt Manning. Davis is hitting .333 with four homers and nine RBI with a 1.280 OPS in […]

Blake Snell Has Strong Preference To Join Angels

Free-agent left-hander Blake Snell has a "strong preference" to join the Los Angeles Angels, according to ESPN's Buster Olney. "I'm hearing that Blake Snell's preference -- strong preference -- is to go to the Angels," Olney said during Thursday's edition of the Baseball Tonight podcast. "There [has] been back-and-forth with that team. That's where I […]

Justin Steele Gets Opening Day Nod

Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele has been announced as the Opening Day starter, as per skipper Craig Counsell. It's the first Opening Day start for Steele as he looks to build on a season that saw him enter the NL Cy Young conversation. The 28-year-old worked to a 3.06 ERA across 30 starts, posting an […]

Zach Plesac Optioned To The Minors

The Los Angeles Angels have optioned right-hander Zach Plesac to the minors. The former Cleveland Guardians starter entered camp as a rotation candidate or even a long reliever but it appears his 2024 campaign will begin with Triple-A Salt Lake. It's been a rather unfortunate fall from grace for the 29-year-old who impressed with a […]

Oswald Peraza Shut Down For 6-8 Weeks

New York Yankees infielder Oswald Peraza will be shut down for the next six to eight weeks with a subscapularis strain in his right shoulder. The 23-year-old went for imaging on his shoulder as he was feeling consistent discomfort while throwing and it turns out he will miss a significant amount of time. It was […]