Reynaldo Lopez Finishes Spring Strong

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez will pitch the third game of the season for the White Sox. Lopez got off to a slow start this spring but finished on a high note, giving up one run over his last three appearances. Lopez is worth a dart throw at the end of drafts, but […]

Drew Butera Is Now Somewhat Fantasy Relevant

Kansas City Royals backup catcher Drew Butera has just been vaulted into the realm of short-term fantasy relevance. Starting catcher Salvador Perez was taken out by a mysterious masked suitcase/step combo, and the resulting torn MCL will leave him on the sidelines for four to six weeks to open the season. Thirty-three-year-old Butera will be […]

Salvador Perez Out 4-6 Weeks With MCL Tear

Kansas City Royals All-Star catcher Salvador Perez (knee) will be sidelined four to six weeks due to a Grade 2 tear of the MCL after he slipped on a step while trying to lift his suitcase. Perez has been a fantasy commodity for years due to his usual combination of power and acceptable batting average, but […]

Didi Gregorius Dropped Two Spots In Order

After finding his groove as the cleanup hitter for the New York Yankees last season, shortstop Didi Gregorius has fallen down to sixth for Thursday’s Opening Day lineup against the Blue Jays. The 28-year-old is coming off career year that saw him smash 25 home runs and drive in 87 RBI while batting .287, and […]

Sonny Gray At Supreme Confidence Heading Into Season

After his fourth and final spring training outing, New York Yankees starting pitcher Sonny Gray expressed his confidence, stating it was the best he’s ever felt heading into a season. The 28-year-old tossed 13 2/3 innings this spring, allowing three runs and striking out 16. Gray is currently tabbed as New York’s third starter but was […]

Masahiro Tanaka Continues To Defy Injury Heading Into 2018

For the first time in four seasons, the New York Yankees will not send Masahiro Tanaka to the mound on Opening Day. While the 28-year-old has been surpassed by Luis Severino, he comes off a postseason that saw him make three starts and allow just two runs across 20 innings while striking out 18. This […]

Cardinals Officially Purchase the Contract of Jack Flaherty

The St. Louis Cardinals officially purchased the contract of right-handed pitcher Jack Flaherty from Triple-A Memphis. Flaherty will be taking the rotation spot of Adam Wainwright (hamstring) and there would seem to be a decent chance that if Flaherty excels in the first half of April, he could keep a rotation spot even once Wainwright […]

Luke Gregerson Officially Placed on the Disabled List

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Luke Gregerson was officially placed on the disabled list with a hamstring strain on Wednesday. The team made the move retroactive to March 26, but Gregerson isn't expected to be ready until the middle of April. Gregerson had a rough spring, first dealing with an oblique strain and then suffering […]

Alex Reyes Placed on the Disabled List to Start the Season

St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitcher Alex Reyes (elbow) was officially placed on the 10-day disabled list on Wednesday. Reyes is almost fully recovered from Tommy John Surgery but just needs a little more time before heading back to a big league mound. He's expected to be ready to return around May 1 but may come back […]

Cardinals Officially Place Adam Wainwright on the Disabled List

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright was officially placed on the disabled list with a right hamstring strain. This was the expected move for a few days now, but now it's been made official. Wainwright is expected to be ready sometime in the middle of April. Rookie Jack Flaherty will take Wainwright's spot in […]

Alex Cobb and Chris Tillman Throw Bullpen Sessions

Baltimore Orioles starting pitchers Alex Cobb and Chris Tillman each threw a bullpen session on Wednesday while the team prepares for Opening Day on Thursday. Cobb will likely go to Double-A to get himself stretched out before rejoining the team later on in April. Tillman will be No. 3 in the rotation and with the weather […]

Trey Mancini Is Feeling Much Better

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini (hamstring) told the media that he could have played in Monday's game against Norfolk but sat it out as a precaution. He's going to be ready to go on Opening Day. Be ready to put him in your lineup and see if he can surpass his 2017 season.

Luke Weaver Looks Poised to Break Out

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Luke Weaver had an excellent spring, posting a 0.55 ERA in Grapefruit League play. He struck out 19 in 16 1/3 innings, and posted a 0.67 WHIP. The young righty will start the third game of the season for the Cardinals and is a prime breakout candidate this season. He […]

Tim Beckham Plays Sim Game With No Issues

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Tim Beckham played in a simulated game on Tuesday and reported no issues with his groin that he injured late in Spring Training. The Orioles hope that he continues the strong hitting that he showed when he came over last season in a trade. Beckham should be all set for Opening […]

Felipe Rivero Finishes Shaky Spring on High Note

Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Felipe Rivero had a breakout 2017 and emerged as the team's closer, but his momentum didn't carry over into spring training. The left-hander allowed a 5.14 ERA (plus seven unearned runs) and struggled primarily with his command, walking five and allowing two home runs in only seven innings. Fortunately, Grapefruit League play […]

Tommy Pham Posts Disappointing Spring Numbers

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham had a disappointing spring, posting a .220/.333/.373 slash line in 20 Grapefruit League games. He hit one home run and drove in five runs. Despite the pedestrian at best spring, Pham's breakout 2017 season cannot be ignored. He's one of the top options for fantasy outfielders beyond the top […]

Jedd Gyorko Slumps Through Grapefruit League Play

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Jedd Gyorko struggled this spring, posting a .186/.250/.279 slash line in 17 Grapefruit League games. He hit just one home run and drove in only six runs. Gyorko didn't need to earn the starting third base job this spring, but it still would have been nice to see him play […]

Paul DeJong Set for a Strong Sophomore Season

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong had a somewhat disappointing spring, slashing just .234/.302/.574 with four home runs and nine RBI in 18 Grapefruit League games. DeJong broke out in his rookie season last year and became one of the top fantasy shortstops. He should continue his success this season in an even stronger Cardinals […]

Francisco Cervelli Could Re-Emerge on Fantasy Rader After Hot Spring

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli had arguably the best spring training of any hitter on his club, slashing .405/.488/.838 with four home runs and 12 RBI in 15 games. The 32-year-old appears to be healthy for the first time in two years, and that could again make him an option for fantasy owners. Cervelli had […]

Aroldis Chapman's Spring Training A Positive

In his Spring Training debut this year, New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman hit a batter, gave up a hit and also a run. It was his only run surrendered, as he made five additional appearances and was superb. He allowed just three more hits, tallying four in 4 1/3 innings, striking out 10 along […]

Kolten Wong Had a Rough Spring

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong struggled in Grapefruit League play this spring, posting a slash line of .205/.327/.273 in 18 games. Wong said he wanted to steal more bases this season, and he did steal seven this spring. Still, even with a potential 20-steal season, Wong doesn't have the upside in other categories […]

Padres Trim Three From Roster Before Opening Day

San Diego Union-Tribune beat writer Jeff Sanders reports that San Diego Padres outfielder Travis Jankowski and relievers Phil Maton and Buddy Baumann did not make the Padres Opening Day roster. Jankowski was 8-for-41 (.195) at the plate with three home runs — his only extra-base hits — over 26 games this spring. Baumann had a […]

Gregory Polanco Batting Third in Pirates Opener

Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Gregory Polanco will bat third on Opening Day against the Detroit Tigers. Whether he sticks in that spot moving forward is unknown, as Starling Marte doesn't figure to hit sixth all season and some shuffling will occur once the team gets out of interleague play after this weekend. Regardless, Polanco should […]

Aaron Nola Takes Off In Atlanta Thursday

Spring training has ended and the season is set to begin Thursday for the Philadelphia Phillies as they play in Atlanta against the Braves. Starting the game will be Aaron Nola, Philadelphia’s new ace. The 24-year-old won 12 games last season, posted a 3.54 ERA, pitched 168 innings and struck out 184 batters, all career […]

Cody Allen Pitches Well in Spring Training

Cleveland Indians closer Cody Allen pitched well in Cactus League play, posting a 1.13 ERA and 12 strikeouts in eight innings of work. He allowed just two hits all spring. Allen will resume his role as closer for a team sure to win plenty of games. He has nice strikeout upside, too, and belongs a […]

Andrew Miller Slumps Through Spring Training

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller had a rough Spring Training, posting a 7.71 ERA in seven innings pitched. It's a small sample size, of course, and Miller has enough of a track record to show that these Cactus League stats are absolutely nothing to worry about. He will continue his role as Cleveland's Swiss […]

Corey Kluber Pitches Well in the Cactus League

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber pitched well all spring, ending his Cactus League season with four wins, a 2.29 ERA, and 25 strikeouts in 19 2/3 innings. Not that Kluber needed to prove anything, but he showed that he remains a top-tier starting pitcher and someone who should again compete for the American League […]

Jose Pirela Finishes Spring Training as Padres Batting Average Leader

San Diego Padres outfielder Jose Pirela ended his spring with a .385 average — highest on the Padres — with three doubles, a triple and two home runs. He came into this spring looking to compete for a starting role, and he found it as he beat out Hunter Renfroe for the left field job. […]

Bradley Zimmer Struggles in Cactus League Play

Cleveland Indians outfielder Bradley Zimmer had a hard time in Cactus League play this spring, posting a slash line of .220/.304/.420 with three home runs and four RBI. Zimmer won't hit for a high average, but he has plenty of power and speed, which makes him an interesting fantasy asset in mixed leagues.

Rhys Hoskins Will Lead Philadelphia’s Four-Man Outfield

With four clear outfielders capable of starting, the Philadelphia Phillies will rotate Nick Williams, Aaron Altherr, Odubel Herrera and Rhys Hoskins, according to manager Gabe Kapler. His hope is to limit the starters to 145 games each, allowing them some rest. Hoskins is coming off his monstrous rookie stint with the Phillies last year, raising […]