Eugenio Suarez Taking Swings

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez (shoulder) took some swings in the batting cage on Friday. The Reds have not yet set a date for when he will be available to play in Cactus League games but they are still hopeful that the star third baseman will be ready for Opening Day. Suarez had offseason […]

Matt Olson Homers In Spring Start

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer in a Spring Training game vs the Reds Friday. Olson also walked and scored in the game. Olson hit 36 homers last season, but there is room for more when looking at his batted ball data. The big first baseman made hard contact […]

Jake Arrieta Wild In Spring Start

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jake Arrieta pitched four scoreless innings in a Spring Training start against the Tigers Friday. Arrieta didn't allow a hit, but walked four and threw a wild pitch. The veteran righty didn't strike out a batter, which is a continuing trend for Arrieta. His strikeout rate has dropped five straight seasons, […]

Aaron Judge Diagnosed With Stress Fracture

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (chest) was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his rib. Judge felt shoulder and chest discomfort early in spring training and had been sidelined from game action since the start of the spring. After undergoing a litany of tests over the past few days, Judge was finally diagnosed with […]

Domingo Leyba Receives 80-Game Suspension

Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Domingo Leyba received an 80-game suspension on Friday after testing positive for Boldenone, which is in violation of the league's performance-enhancing drug policy. Leyba is ranked as the team's No. 30 prospect and has the skills to become a solid utility player for the Snakes at the major league level, but […]

Stephen Vogt Fine For Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Stephen Vogt (elbow) left the Cactus League game early on Thursday after he was hit by a pitch on his right elbow, but he iced the elbow and said he should be fine for Friday. Vogt, 35, should be Carson Kelly's primary backup behind the plate in Arizona in 2020. The left-handed […]

Mike Leake Throws Simulated Game

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Mike Leake (wrist) threw a 68-pitch simulated game over four innings on Thursday. Leake is still sporting a cast for his left wrist fracture, and he'll need to start catching baseballs to see how much impact his wrist can handle. The right-hander struck out five in his simulated game, but it […]

Robbie Ray Has New Delivery

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray has a new over-the-top motion in his delivery out of the windup this year that he's hoping will help him create better timing and a more direct finish to the plate. Ray threw 14 first-pitch strikes to the 15 batters he faced in his Cactus League outing on Thursday, […]

Christian Yelich Will Make Cactus League Debut Friday

Milwaukee Brewers superstar outfielder Christian Yelich (knee) will make his Cactus League debut Friday against the Giants. He will bat third in the order and slot in as the designated hitter after fracturing his right kneecap late last season. His spring debut comes on the same day that his massive contract extension becomes official. Yelich’s […]

Josh Naylor Expected To Play Friday

San Diego Padres outfielder Josh Naylor (neck) took part in the team's full workout on Thursday and is expected to be in the Cactus League lineup on Friday night, barring a setback. Naylor has been fighting through a minor neck strain, but he should be fine for the start of the regular season. The 22-year-old […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Unlikely To Return Until Next Week

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (flu) was back with the team on Thursday, but he's unlikely to return to Cactus League action until next week. Tatis has missed time this week with the illness, but he has plenty of time to recover before Opening Day. The shortstop phenom missed time with injuries last […]

Roberto Perez Ready To Take Next Step

Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez (ankle) is coming into the 2020 season feeling healthy and energized. Perez had offseason surgery to remove bone spurs in his right ankle and hopes to improve on last year's breakout season. “So far by hitting and catching, my movement is a lot better, my range of motion is much […]

Kolten Wong Shaping Up to Hit First

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong seems set to be the team's leadoff hitter. While there hasn't been an official announcement by the team just yet, Wong has hit at the top of the order in six of his seven Grapefruit League starts, and manager Mike Shildt said batting first is, "a good spot […]

Ender Inciarte Scratched Due To Dehydration

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte was scratched from Friday's lineup due to dehydration. The 29-year-old will be ready to return to game action over the weekend. Inciarte had a difficult 2019 season, slashing .246/.343/.397 with five home runs and 24 RBI in 199 at-bats. With so many talented outfielders already on the roster, one has […]

Blake Snell Has Successful Bullpen Friday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell (elbow) said he felt great during his 20-pitch bullpen session on Friday, and he mixed in all of his pitches, including his slider. Snell will see how his body responds on Saturday, but he thinks he could pitch in a Grapefruit League game on Monday against the Blue […]

Teoscar Hernandez Day-To-Day With Groin Soreness

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez is experiencing some soreness in his groin, but manager Charlie Montoyo doesn't believe it to be anything serious. Consider the 27-year-old day-to-day as he'll likely sit out the next few Grapefruit League games. Hernandez will see starts in the outfield for the Jays this season, but his defensive woes […]

Nothing Structurally Wrong For A.J. Puk

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher A.J. Puk (shoulder) has nothing structurally wrong with his shoulder, according to manager Bob Melvin. Melvin said Puk would likely take a few more days for strengthening before playing catch again, and he has no timetable for him to begin throwing. The good news here is it sounds like the top […]

Rosell Herrera Collects Another Two Hits On Thursday

New York Yankees outfielder Rosell Herrera stayed hot on Thursday with a two-hit game, bringing his spring training OPS to a ridiculous 1.460. The Yankees signed Herrera to a minor league contract in January, and a strong spring training has given Herrera a shot at cracking the Opening Day roster. Herrera hasn’t had a particularly […]

Kyle Higashioka Homers Twice

New York Yankees catcher Kyle Higashioka clubbed a pair of home runs in four at-bats against the Tigers on Thursday. Higashioka is the overwhelming favorite to back up starter Gary Sanchez for the Yankees this season, a role that tends to offer a significant amount of playing time. As Sanchez’s primary backup in each of […]

Oscar Mercado Diagnosed With Sprained Wrist

Cleveland Indians center fielder Oscar Mercado was diagnosed with a sprained left wrist, Zack Mesiel of The Athletic reports. Mercado sustained the injury while making a diving catch during Thursday's Cactus League game against the Giants. He's being listed as day-to-day but will undergo further testing Friday morning. Mercado started 77 games for Cleveland last […]

Miguel Cabrera Homers Twice in Tigers Offensive Barrage

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera hit two home runs against the New York Yankees on Thursday. Both of Cabrera's homers were off Gerrit Cole. The Tigers offense was unstoppable during this game, as they combined for nine home runs. Outfielder Travis Demeritte also homered twice. Cabrera is a solid late-round DH in deep mixed […]

Travis Demeritte Homers Twice In Win Over Yankees

Detroit Tigers outfielder Travis Demeritte homered twice on Thursday against the New York Yankees. Both home runs were off starter Gerrit Cole. As a team, the Tigers were on fire, hitting nine home runs in this game. Demeritte is having a strong spring training, as he now has four home runs and a .308 batting […]

Dinelson Lamet Stifles Mariners Thursday

San Diego Padres starter Dinelson Lamet was excellent on Thursday, tossing three scoreless innings while allowing just one hit in a 3-0 victory over the Mariners. Lamet had his slider working to perfection, striking out five batters over his three innings. The 27-year old has not allowed a run across five spring innings while allowing […]

Luis Torrens Enters Mix for Starting Catcher Job

San Diego Padres catcher Luis Torrens has entered into a battle with Austin Hedges and Francisco Mejia for the starting position. "Right now it's Torrens, Mejia, and Hedges," Manager Jayce Tingler said. "I don't think much has really changed. The tough thing is, with three guys, making sure they're getting their at-bats." Mejia starting the […]

Jimmy Nelson To Throw Bullpen Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Jimmy Nelson (lower body) will throw a bullpen session on Friday. Initially a candidate for the final rotation spot, Nelson's injury has set him back, and the best-case scenario now is that he opens the 2020 season in the bullpen for the Dodgers. The 30-year-old had a really solid year in […]

Yu Darvish Scheduled To Throw Simulated Game On Friday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish (illness) will throw three innings during a simulated game on Friday. Darvish was supposed to pitch Thursday, but was scratched with the flu. Darvish finished 2019 strong and has top-20 potential heading into 2020.

Ben Bowden Likely Out Another Month

Colorado Rockies pitching prospect Ben Bowden (back) hasn't made much progress from lower back soreness and is likely to be out for another month, according to manager Bud Black. Ranked as the team's No. 8 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, at the end of last season, the 25-year-old southpaw has a chance to be a true […]

Kyle Freeland To Pitch Sunday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland (back) is scheduled to pitch on Sunday against the Indians after being held out recently with lower back spasms. “I feel good and strong,” Freeland said. “I really don’t think I’ve lost much time. I just wanted to make sure I didn’t rush anything.” The left-hander had his last […]

Brendan Rodgers Serves As DH Thursday

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (shoulder) made his Cactus League debut on Thursday as the designated hitter and went 2-for-3. Rodgers, who had shoulder surgery last July, is hoping to be able to play the field next week. Initially projected to be out until May, Rodgers has been healing quickly. However, Hampson must produce […]

Luis Castillo Strikes Out Five

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo was sharp in his spring start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Castillo allowed one run over three innings while notching five strikeouts. The young flamethrower has allowed just two runs over his past five innings of work in Cactus League action. Castillo struck out 226 batters over 190 2/3 […]