Trevor May Inching Toward Return From Tommy John Surgery

Minnesota Twins right-hander Trevor May is inching toward a return to the mound. May had Tommy John surgery in March last year, which caused him to miss the entire 2017 season. The 28-year-old has progressed to throwing bullpen sessions, as he threw 35 pitches on Tuesday. He is scheduled to throw another 50 pitches on […]

Tyler Duffy, Alan Busenitz Optioned To Triple-A

The Minnesota Twins optioned relievers Tyler Duffy and Alan Busenitz to Triple-A on Thursday. The two relievers were key parts of the Minnesota bullpen in 2017, combining to make 84 relief appearances. The Twins focused on strengthening their bullpen this offseason, which pushed Duffy and Busenitz off the big league roster. Neither player helped his […]

Victor Reyes Likely To Make Tigers Roster

Rule-5 pick Victor Reyes has had a mediocre spring training, but that doesn't mean he won't make the opening day roster for the Detroit Tigers. Following roster moves that sent Blaine Hardy, Chad Bell, Derek Norris, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, among others, to minor league camp, Reyes was still around. "I'm not going to announce that he's […]

A.J. Puk Shut Down With Bicep Concerns

Oakland Athletics pitching prospect A.J. Puk (bicep) has been shut down with biceps soreness, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Puk had an MRI and there was no indication of any major structural damage. Since the injury does not appear to be serious, the Athletics are just taking every precaution, considering recent […]

The Cardinals Could Start the Season Without a Closer

The St. Louis Cardinals may start the season without officially naming a closer. General manager John Mozeliak said, "When you look at it right now, that eighth, ninth inning, we have three or four arms who can compete for [the closer job] or do that." He later added, "Once the season starts, I think we'll […]

Steven Souza Suffers Shoulder Strain Wednesday Night

Updating a previous report, Steven Souza suffered a right shoulder strain on Wednesday night while attempting to make a diving catch. Souza was in a lot of discomfort, but walked off the field under his own power. Manager Torey Lovullo doesn't seem too worried, stating that the Diamondbacks are "built" for situations like this. Souza […]

Carlos Carrasco Diagnosed With a Left Foot Contusion

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco has been diagnosed with a left foot contusion. Carrasco was forced to leave Wednesday's Cactus League appearance after being hit by a line drive, but it seems he will be fine by the time his first turn in the regular season rotation comes up. He was struggling mightily before […]

Derek Norris and Jarrod Saltalamacchia Reassigned to Minor League Camp

The Detroit Tigers sent two catchers to minor league camp Thursday: Derek Norris and Jarrod Saltalamacchia. Both catchers signed with Detroit this offseason on minor league contracts with invitations to spring training. It was expected that Norris would at least compete for a spot on the big league roster, but he missed the cut. Norris […]

Blaine Hardy And Chad Bell Optioned To Triple A

The Detroit Tigers optioned the contracts of two pitchers Thursday: left handers Blaine Hardy and Chad Bell. Hardy is dealing with tightness in his left shoulder and has pitched just one inning this spring, but spent parts of each of the last four seasons with the big league club. He appeared in as many as […]

Johan Camargo Will Start Season On Disabled List

Atlanta Braves third baseman Johan Camargo (oblique), who had hoped to return in time for Opening Day, is going to have to wait a little longer to join the team during the regular season. He's going to be put on the disabled list and could join the team as early as April 6. It would […]

Eric Thames Slugs A Home Run In Win

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames went 1-for-3 with a home-run, two RBI, and a strikeout in the 4-3 win over the Oakland Athletics. Thames has not been that hot this Spring Training so far, with a batting average of .182 and an OPS of .600. Despite Thames being the near guaranteed starting first baseman […]

Carlos Carrasco Forced to Leave After Taking a Line Drive to the Leg

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco was forced to leave his Cactus League appearance on Wednesday after taking a line drive off the leg. He was getting lit up before exiting, allowing six runs on nine hits without a strikeout. He was able to walk off the field on his own, but no further information […]

Steven Souza Leaves Game With Apparent Shoulder Injury

Steven Souza left Wednesday's game with an injury after attempting to make a diving catch. Before walking off the field with the trainers, Souza appeared to be in a lot of pain, favouring his right shoulder. There's been no official word on the nature of the injury just yet, bur more information should be made […]

Boone Logan Experiencing Shoulder Problems After Athletics Game

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Boone Logan was injured in the 4-3 win against the Oakland Athletics. Logan was taken out of the game after experiencing some shoulder discomfort as discussed by Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell. There is no known severity at this point, however, Logan is not exactly the most prized possession in fantasy […]

Jacoby Ellsbury Still Trying To Be Ready For Next Week

Although the New York Yankees appear to be set on placing Jacoby Ellsbury (oblique) on the disabled list to begin the season, the veteran is still fighting to be ready for Opening Day. The former Red Sox player was slated to take batting practice Wednesday, followed by taking part in Thursday’s spring training game against the […]

Mariners Will Wait Before Naming Opening Day Starter

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais will wait a few more days before naming the team's Opening Day starter, per MLB.com. The season is almost a week away, but Servais wants to see how the candidates fare this weekend. Veteran starter Felix Hernandez, who is familiar with pitching Opening Day, is scheduled to pitch on Saturday […]

Bradley Zimmer Will Play Thursday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Bradley Zimmer (groin) is "fine" and could have played in Cleveland's Cactus League game Wednesday, but he will play Thursday instead. With Opening Day around the corner, manager Terry Francona is managing at-bats for his players. Zimmer is expected to be fine for Opening Day and makes for an intriguing mid- to late-round […]

Giovanny Urshela to Miss 10-14 Days Due to a Hamstring Strain

Cleveland Indians infielder Giovanny Urshela (hamstring) will be forced to miss 10 to 14 days due to a lower-grade hamstring strain. It has not yet been decided, but it is possible that Urshela will require a stint on the disabled list to start the season. He had an excellent spring and was on track to make […]

Wade Miley Injured Against Athletics

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Wade Miley left Wednesday's Spring Training game against the Oakland Athletics with an injury. When Miley went to go field a bunt and throw the ball to third, he lost his grip and awkwardly had to recover in order to get the ball to the base. He was visibly hurt after […]

Mark Melancon To Pitch On Consecutive Days

San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon (forearm) is scheduled to pitch back-to-back days on Thursday and Friday. It will be the first time Melancon will throw consecutive days this spring. Melancon underwent an operation to release pressure on the pronator muscle of his right forearm in September and recently said that he is still not 100 […]

Ben Gamel Begins Taking Swings Off Tee

Seattle Mariners outfielder Ben Gamel (oblique) took 20 swings off a tee and will progress to 40 swings in the coming days, per MLB.com. Gamel is rehabbing an oblique injury suffered almost three weeks ago and will be cautious in his rehab. Gamel is highly unlikely to break camp with the team and the hope is […]

Ian Happ To Handle Majority Of Leadoff Duties

Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports that outfielder Ian Happ will handle the bulk of the leadoff duties for the Chicago Cubs in 2018, with outfielder Albert Almora also being in the mix. Happ has been on fire this spring and is hitting .342 with five home runs so far. Coming off a strong […]

Wil Myers Feels Comfortable Taking a Step Back From Leadership Role

According to a story from the San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers is "happy to have ceded the mantle and the burden of Padres leadership to Eric Hosmer." With Hosmer becoming the leader in the clubhouse, Myers should be able to step back and focus more on his performance on the […]

Lucas Giolito Will Start Second Game Of Season For White Sox

Chicago White Sox manager Rick Renteria announced Wednesday that starting pitcher Lucas Giolito will slot in behind James Shields as the team’s No. 2 starter. Giolito will be followed by Reynaldo Lopez, Miguel Gonzalez and Carson Fulmer in that order. Giolito had a strong finish in 2017 and is holding his own this spring with a 2.04 […]

Adam Engel Scratched With Back Stiffness

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Engel (neck) has been scratched from Wednesday’s lineup with neck stiffness. Engel has been battling with outfielders Leury Garcia and Ryan Cordell for everyday at-bats in center field. Engel is having a monster spring, as he has hit .346 with four home runs. He is worth a dart throw in […]

Carlos Rodon To Throw Side Session

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (shoulder) will throw a side session on Thursday. The left-hander is recovering from arthroscopic surgery on his pitching shoulder and is expected to miss most of the first half. Rodon has always had potential and provides a good amount of strikeouts for owners, but health has been an […]

Corey Ray Looking To Bounce Back In 2018

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Corey Ray is looking to bounce back in 2018 after dealing with a knee injury that he suffered in 2016. The former fifth overall draft choice in 2016 had a rough rookie season in the Carolina League with a .238 batting average and a league-leading 156 strikeouts. Ray is going into this year […]

Collin McHugh Being Groomed For Bullpen

Houston Astros pitcher Collin McHugh appears destined for the bullpen. The former 19-game winner is the odd man out in a numbers game with so many quality starting pitchers now on the roster. But manager A.J. Hinch expressed optimism about the move and shot down the notion that McHugh will simply be a setup man. […]

Stephen Vogt Still Recovering From Shoulder Strain

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Stephen Vogt is still dealing with a shoulder strain and will travel with the team to continue a throwing program, according to Tom Haudricourt on Twitter. Vogt had an off year last season, only hitting for a .233 batting average compared to his .251 average in 2016. Vogt does provide some value […]

Joaquin Benoit Won't Make Opening Roster

Washington Nationals reliever Joaquin Benoit (forearm) won't make the team's active roster to open the season due to a forearm strain. The team signed him in the offseason to give their bullpen depth, but tightness in his back led to the discovery of the strain recently. The Nationals still have a solid bullpen full of […]