Jean Segura Hopes To Return Saturday

Seattle Mariners shortstop Jean Segura will test his sprained thumb in the batting cages with hopes of playing this Saturday, per MLB.com. Segura battled numerous injuries last season and the Mariners have to be keeping their fingers crossed their shortstop will be ready for Opening Day. When healthy, Segura is a top table setter in […]

Ichiro To Rehab Calf In Minor League Games

Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki will continue to work his way back from a nagging calf injury by playing minor league games over the next few days, per MLB.com. The iconic Mariner returned to the team as a free agent in the offseason and the 44-year old will be brought along slowly. He is not […]

Cody Bellinger Returns To Lineup Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger (leg) is back in the lineup on Thursday batting cleanup versus the Angels. The reigning National League Rookie of the Year fouled a ball off his leg two nights ago and was removed from that game as a precaution. Bellinger is one of the more intriguing options in […]

Erick Aybar Will Not Make 25-Man Roster

The Minnesota Twins informed shortstop Erick Aybar on Thursday that he will not be including on the 25-man roster for Opening Day. The 34-year-old veteran was in camp on a minor league contract which included an invitation to Spring Training and hit .257 with four runs and five RBI in 35 at-bats. The move signals […]

Twins Set Rotation: Jake Odorizzi To Start Opening Day

The Minnesota Twins have tabbed right-hander Jake Odorizzi as their Opening Day starter. Odorizzi, formerly of the Tampa Bay Rays, came to Minnesota in an off-season trade and has posted a 2-0 record, 0.87 ERA, and four strikeouts in 10 1/3 innings of work this spring. The Twins will round out their starting rotation with […]

Nelson Cruz Returns To Lineup

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz will return to the lineup on Thursday, per cbssports.com. Cruz has missed the past week with a quad injury and hopes to get back into game shape by Opening Day. Cruz is, by far, the most productive bat in the Mariners lineup and can carry an offense for weeks […]

Jason Vargas Back With Mets

New York Mets starting pitcher Jason Vargas returned to the team on Thursday, just two days after undergoing surgery for a non-displaced fracture in his non-throwing right hand. Vargas is expected to start throwing again over the weekend, but as of now there is no timeline for when he’ll be ready to make his first […]

Greg Holland In Contact With Diamondbacks

Free agent closer Greg Holland is slowly making his way towards a deal for the 2018 season. Among the several teams he is in contact with, the Diamondbacks are seemingly one of the more likely destinations, as they are in the playoff hunt without an established closer. Holland's 41 saves with the Rockies was tied […]

Brian Goodwin Will Be Nationals' Fourth Outfielder

Washington Nationals outfielder Brian Goodwin will be the team's fourth outfielder to open the season, according to Jorge Castillo of The Washington Post. The expected move isn't official, but top prospect Victor Robles was already sent to the minors, leaving long shots Andrew Stevenson and Moises Sierra in camp. Neither will replace Goodwin who broke […]

Atlanta Braves Supposedly Still In Conversation To Land Greg Holland

This off-season and Spring Training has been filled with a lot of "Where will this player sign?" The Greg Holland rumors are starting to heat up, with the Atlanta Braves being one of three teams to apparently be inquiring about the free-agent relief pitcher's services. If Holland does come to Atlanta, it would likely push […]

Boone Logan To Open Season On Disabled List

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Boone Logan (tricep strain) is confirmed to start the year on the DL, according to Brewers manager Craig Counsell. The injury does not appear to be serious, as it was described as a "slight triceps strain", however, it is enough for him to start the year on the DL. Logan was last […]

Steven Wright Had A Successful And Injury-Free Outing In Minor League Game

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Steven Wright (knee) threw four innings in a game against Orioles minor leaguers on Thursday, according to Sean McAdam of the Boston Sports Journal. Wright allowed four earned runs on six hits and four walks. Manager Alex Cora recently stated that Wright had a 50-50 chance of taking the fourth […]

Wade Miley Diagnosed With Left Groin Tear

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Wade Miley has been diagnosed with a "mild tear" in his left groin and has no timetable just yet. Miley has an out-clause that expires today (March 22), so the Brewers will have to add him to the roster on the same day otherwise he can request a release. However, Miley was […]

Milwaukee Brewers Leaning Towards Temporary Four Man Rotation

The Milwaukee Brewers are leaning towards a four-man rotation to start the season after the recent injuries to Wade Miley and Boone Logan, allowing another spot on the 25-man roster to be used for a position player. The first three members of the Brewers rotation are pretty set-in-stone with Chase Anderson, Zach Davies, and Jhoulys […]

Erick Fedde Optioned To Triple-A

Washington Nationals top pitching prospect Erick Fedde was optioned to the team's Triple-A affiliate in Syracuse on Thursday. He was a possibility for the team's fifth rotation spot, but the signing of Jeremy Hellickson, plus the fact that fellow rookie A.J. Cole was out of options, made that unlikely. This spring Fedde pitched 14.2 innings […]

Dylan Bundy Named Opening Day Starter

Baltimore Orioles starter Dylan Bundy isn't having a great Spring Training, but he got some good news on Thursday: He's the Opening Day starter for the club. What kind of year will he have? He could be another Rick Porcello, who came off a terrible Grapefruit League showing in 2016 and won the Cy Young […]

Cardinals Remain in Contact With Greg Holland

The St. Louis Cardinals have remained in contact with free agent relief pitcher Greg Holland. Holland is certainly the biggest name still remaining on the free agent market, and the Arizona Diamondbacks and Atlanta Braves have also shown interest. Holland led the National League with 41 saves last season, posting a 3.61 ERA and 70 […]

Dustin Fowler Has Competition For Center Field Spot

Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin has one last decision to make, picking a center fielder, according to Jane Lee of MLB.com. The choices are among Dustin Fowler and Boog Powell. It has long been thought that Fowler had an edge on the position. Powell, .270 average, is having a good spring compared to Fowler, .189 average. Fowler comes […]

Reds Claim Kennys Vargas

The Cincinnati Reds claimed first baseman/designated hitter Kennys Vargas off of waivers on Thursday. Vargas was waived by the Minnesota Twins earlier in the week. Vargas became expendable in Minnesota following the off-season signing of Logan Morrison. Vargas has loads of power in his bat but it is unclear how much playing time he will […]

Paul Blackburn Having Forearm Tightness

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Paul Blackburn is dealing with forearm tightness. He will see a doctor here in Arizona, according to Julian McWilliams of the The Athletic. On Tuesday, Blackburn had a terrible game against the Dodgers, giving up seven runs. This concern is bad news for the Athletics who are already reeling from injuries […]

Danny Salazar Scheduled to Throw Off a Mound on Thursday

Cleveland Indians pitcher Danny Salazar (shoulder) is scheduled to throw off a mound for the first time this spring on Thursday. He's set to throw approximately 20 pitches in a side session. Salazar is dealing with inflammation in his rotator cuff and hasn't been able to do much in Spring Training. He'll start the season […]

Ben Taylor Optioned to Triple-A

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Ben Taylor was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday. Taylor is a live arm that came over from the Boston Red Sox as a waiver claim in February. He'll likely make some appearances in the Cleveland bullpen this season once injuries and ineffectiveness strike.

Terry Francona Confirms That Carlos Carrasco is "Fine"

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona confirmed an earlier report that starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco is "fine." Carrasco gave his team and his fantasy owners a scare when he was forced to leave Wednesday's Cactus League game after taking a line drive off his leg. He ended up with a left foot contusion, but Francona said […]

Mike Napoli Will Be Released, but Can Re-Sign With Cleveland Tomorrow

Cleveland Indians first baseman/designated hitter Mike Napoli will be released by the team today, but can re-sign with the club tomorrow. It seems like a procedural move, but it's unclear if Napoli will make the Opening Day roster, or if part of the release/re-sign process will ultimately have Napoli spending time in the minor leagues. […]

Greg Allen Optioned to Triple-A

Cleveland Indians outfielder Greg Allen was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday. Allen had a chance to make the team out of spring training, but he struggled a bit and the last reserve outfield spot went to veteran Rajai Davis instead. Allen has plus speed, but needs some more work on his hit tool, which […]

Giovanny Urshela Likely to Start on the Disabled List; Erik Gonzalez to Take His Spot

Cleveland Indians infielder Giovanny Urshela (hamstring) is likely to start the season on the disabled list. Urshela suffered a hamstring strain earlier this week and was given a 10-14 day recovery period. He had been having an excellent spring and was very much on track to make the Opening Day roster, but his injury will […]

Rajai Davis Makes the Team

Cleveland Indians outfielder Rajai Davis has made the Opening Day roster. Davis is a familiar face in Cleveland, and his positional versatility likely helped him make it past final cuts. He's a 37-year-old backup outfielder who slashed just .235/.293/.348 in 117 games last season, but he did swipe 29 bags. He could end up with […]

Carlos Carrasco Walking Without a Limp

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (foot) was seen walking around the clubhouse without a limp on Thursday morning. He said he felt fine, and there seemed to be no concern about his availability going forward. Carrasco was forced to leave Wednesday's Cactus League game after he was drilled by a line drive, but he […]

Twins Being Cautious With Eddie Rosario

The Minnesota Twins are still bringing Eddie Rosario (tendinitis) along slowly as he works his way back from triceps tendinitis in his throwing arm. Rosario has yet to play in the field in a game this spring but he did take part in infield drills on Wednesday and, according to reports, Rosario wasn't holding back. […]

Bruce Maxwell Earns Backup Catcher Spot

Oakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell earned the backup catcher job behind Jonathan Lucroy, according to Melissa Lockard of The Athletic. Maxwell started slow this spring, but is finishing strong and has a .313 average with two home runs thus far. He became the backup catcher when the Athletics optioned Dustin Garneau to Triple-A this morning. […]