Mike Napoli Agrees To Report To Triple-A

Cleveland Indians first baseman/designated hitter Mike Napoli will accept an assignment to Triple-A Columbus, according to reports. Napoli was released by the team on Thursday and returned on a minor league deal, but he was said to be weighing his options for his next move. At the time of the transaction on Thursday, the club […]

Michael Brantley To Open Season On DL

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley will open the 2018 season on the 15-day disabled list. Brantley had offseason surgery on his ankle and only just made his spring debut this past Wednesday. Manager Terry Francona told reporters that Brantley has not suffered a setback and is just not ready to "carry the load" just yet. […]

Jacob Barnes Will Pitch Out Of Bullpen

Milwaukee Brewers RHP Jacob Barnes will pitch out of the bullpen for the Milwaukee Brewers as confirmed by Brewers manager Craig Counsell. While Barnes will have very limited opportunities to get saves behind Corey Knebel and Josh Hader, he will look to improve from a 4.00 ERA in 72.0 IP last season. Expect to see […]

Adam Wainwright Hits DL, Jack Flaherty Takes Rotation Spot

St. Louis Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright (hamstring) will start the 2018 season on the DL, and Jack Flaherty will slot in as the team's fifth starter. Wainwright strained his hamstring on Saturday running drills in the exact same manner that injured reliever Luke Gregerson on Friday. Flaherty makes for an interesting flyer. As Eno Sarris […]

Zack Granite Will Play Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Zack Granite (shoulder) told reporters that he will play Sunday. Granite was dealing with a right shoulder contusion but it appears he will be fine. Granite picked up the bruise while making a diving catch on Thursday. Granite is hoping to make the Twins as a fourth outfielder although the shoulder issue […]

Kevin Quackenbush Makes Reds

The Cincinnati Reds informed right-hander Kevin Quackenbush on Sunday that he has made the team. The 29-year-old reliever will help round out the Reds' bullpen in 2018. Quackenbush struggled with the San Diego Padres in 2017, posting a 7.86 ERA in 26 1/3 innings of work. That being said, Quackenbush turned in a solid spring […]

Chris Sale OK And Ready For Opening Day

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (hip) says he is doing ok after getting hit by a line drive in the first inning yesterday, according to Chad Jennings of the Boston Herald. Sale was removed from the game and diagnosed with a left hip contusion, but the X-rays came back clean. “It looked a […]

Ty Blach To Start Opening Day For Giants

The San Francisco Giants announced that Ty Blach will start on Opening Day versus the Dodgers. Blach will replace Madison Bumgarner (hand) who is expected to miss the first six-to-eight weeks of the season after fracturing his hand. Blach can be avoided in all leagues as he doesn’t offer much upside and doesn’t strikeout enough […]

Reds Option Cody Reed, Release Ben Revere

The Cincinnati Reds made a bevy of roster moves on Sunday. Among the most notable, left-hander Cody Reed was optioned to Triple-A and veteran outfielder Ben Revere has been released. Reed has a special arm but has struggled with his control at the big league level. He's expected to be one of the first names […]

Ian Happ Expected To Lead Off Opening Day

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ is expected to lead off on Opening Day. Happ has been tearing the cover off the ball this spring and has hit five home runs so far. His stock is climbing and he should be owned in all leagues as he should be able to help across the board with […]

Scott Kingery Signs Extension, Will Start Year With Phillies

Scott Kingery will indeed start the year with the Philadelphia Phillies after signing a six-year contract extension with the club. The deal also includes three team-option years that could have him with the club for nine seasons in total. The 23-year-old infielder hit .392 this spring, with four home runs and seven RBI. Arguably the […]

Justin Nicolino Claimed By Reds

The Cincinnati Reds claimed left-hander Justin Nicolino from the Miami Marlins on Sunday. He will represent the 39th man on Cincinnati's 40-man roster as they gear up for the start of the regular season. Nicolino, a former second-round draft pick, has not lived up to his draft status in his three-year MLB career. Over 50 […]

Andy Green Announces Starters for Opening Series Against Brewers

San Diego Padres manager Andy Green announced today that Clayton Richard, Dinelson Lamet and Luis Perdomo will start for San Diego in the team's home opening series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Richard had been announced as the Opening Day starter last week, but this is the first time it is been stated Lamet and Perdomo […]

Tyler Austin Could Start Opening Day

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said today that if Greg Bird is placed on the DL to begin the season, Tyler Austin would likely get the start at first base on Opening Day. Bird is currently dealing with a sore foot that will require him to undergo an MRI and a CT scan. Considering […]

Franchy Cordero Lands On DL To Start Season

According to MLB.com beat writer AJ Cassavell, San Diego Padres outfielder Franchy Cordero will begin the season on the DL. He continues to recover from a nagging groin injury that has kept him from running at full speed over the last week and a half. Cordero looked to be a favorite to land a spot […]

Shohei Ohtani's Final Spring Stats Underwhelm

Los Angeles Angels starter and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani had his final outing of spring training on Saturday. It was an intrasquad game against mostly low-level minor league players. He only gave up two hits, but his fastball was as low as 89 miles per hour. One scout expressed concern about his fastball command and […]

Trevor Richards Impresses Again For Marlins

As the Miami Marlins search for depth in their depleted starting rotation, prospect pitcher Trevor Richards is giving them hope. Richards, ranked as the organization's No. 22 prospect, was stellar for the second-straight start on Saturday in a win against the Washington Nationals. Richards out-dueled Max Scherzer twice in one week, allowing just two runs […]

Wei-Yin Chen Throws Batting Practice; Eyes May Return

Miami Marlins starter Wei-Yin Chen threw 16 pitches of batting practice on Sunday, and MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports that Chen felt really good after the session. Chen made just five starts last year before a nagging left elbow injury shut him down for more than four months. The veteran southpaw was a dominant force in […]

Pirates May Be Leaning Toward Eight-Man Bullpen

After a flurry of moves on Saturday, the 25th spot on the Pittsburgh Pirates' roster will come down to first baseman Jose Osuna or an eighth reliever. MLB.com's Adam Berry believes the team is leaning toward another bullpen arm, but nothing is set in stone yet. Osuna has been one of Pittsburgh's best hitters this […]

Phillies Select Contract Of Drew Hutchison

After signing a minor league contract and reporting to Phillies camp this Spring Training, Drew Hutchison has earned a spot on the roster. The club made room for him today, designating veteran catcher Cameron Rupp for assignment. Hutchison, 27, has made six appearances for the Phillies this spring, starting three games and going 2-0 with […]

C.J. Cron And Brad Miller Situation At First Base Given More Explaination

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash revealed some more about his plan for first base playing time in the regular season. Lefthanded C.J. Cron and righthanded Brad Miller will split time. However, it was noted that it will not be a strict platoon because they like Cron so much that they want to see him […]

Chris Archer Is Only A Bit Sore, All Ready For Regular Season

Updating previous posts, Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer says he is still a little sore but the swelling is down with the pain almost gone. He should be fine to start the season. Archer remains the clear ace of this four-man rotation, although fantasy owners may be a bit hesitant to invest after […]

Daniel Robertson Will Play Sunday, Ready For Opening Day

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Daniel Robertson (hand) will be back to play Sunday. His batting gloves will be fitted with protective pads on Saturday. This will leave him ready for Opening Day. His quick return is a bigger deal for the real-life ballclub than it is for fantasy. He is not a premier player in […]

Yonder Alonso Continues His Excellent Spring

Cleveland Indians first baseman Yonder Alonso continued his excellent spring on Friday, mashing his seventh home run. Alonso leads the Cactus League in home runs and has posted a 1.390 OPS. He was excellent in the first half last season but faded after the All-Star Break. Alonso was signed to replace Carlos Santana when Santana […]

Mike Mayers and John Brebbia Make the Opening Day Roster

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitchers Mike Mayers and John Brebbia were informed that they have made the Opening Day roster. Barring injury, the Cardinals 25-man roster is set for next week. Mayers and Brebbia will work in middle relief and won't have much fantasy value unless they move up the depth chart.

Dominic Leone and Tyler Lyons to Share Closer Duties to Start the Season

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitchers Dominic Leone and Tyler Lyons will split closer duties to kick off the season while Luke Gregerson (hamstring) starts the year on the disabled list. With Gregerson already having a less-than-solid grasp on the ninth inning, it wouldn't be a surprise to see either Lyons or Leone take over the […]

Luke Gregerson Will Begin the Season on the Disabled List

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Luke Gregerson (hamstring) will begin the season on the 10-day disabled list. Gregerson started out Spring Training with an oblique injury then suffered a hamstring injury once he returned. Manager Mike Matheny announced that Dominic Leone and Tyler Lyons would split closer duties while Gregerson was out. There's a decent […]

Carlos Torres Released

The Cleveland Indians released right handed pitcher Carlos Torres on Saturday. Torres was informed he would not make the Opening Day roster after posting a disappointing 6.10 ERA and 1.94 WHIP in Cactus League play. He struck out nine but walked six. Torres will try to catch on with another team, but may have to […]

Matt Belisle Makes the Team

Cleveland Indians pitcher Matt Belisle has been informed that he has made the Opening Day roster as a member of the bullpen. Belisle struggled in Cactus League play, putting up a 6.10 ERA and a 2.03 WHIP, but Cleveland must have seen some promise in his pitching to give him a spot in the bullpen. […]

Victor Caratini Beats Out Chris Gimenez As Cubs Backup Catcher

The Chicago Cubs have named Victor Caratini the team’s backup catcher. He has beat out veteran Chris Gimenez. It’s a bit of a surprise as Gimenez has experience with the Cubs big free-agent signee Yu Darvish. Caratini hit .243 this spring, but it was enough to earn him the backup spot behind starting catcher Willson […]