Dylan Bundy Has Four-Inning Sim Start

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy went four innings and threw 61 pitches in a simulated start. The team hopes that while his 20.77 spring ERA is not an indicator of how the 25-year-old righty is really doing, they do want him to feel like he can get major league hitters out. Hopefully, this outing […]

Chris Davis Will Not Play Until After Friday

Manager Buck Showalter and the front office want to take it cautious with Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis, who has been battling forearm tightness all spring. He's not going to be in the lineup in any shape, whether it be as the designated hitter or at first base, until after Friday. Showalter told the […]

Chris Young Sharp, Luis Perdomo Struggles Against Royals

Two San Diego Padres competing for the starting rotation made their cases on Tuesday against the Royals. Pitcher Chris Young struck out four and allowed one earned run in three innings. Meanwhile, starter Luis Perdomo struggled in three innings, allowing two earned runs, but recorded five strikeouts. Young, a non-roster invitee, is a 38-year-old veteran with both […]

Chris Sale's First Grapefruit Game On Friday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale is scheduled to make his first spring training start on Friday against Miami, according to Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. Sale threw 52 pitches in a controlled minor league game on Sunday and allowed only one hit. This gradual process for building up pitches is all a part of […]

Buster Posey Continues To Deal With Ankle Injury

San Francisco Giants catcher/first baseman Buster Posey (ankle) remains out of the Giants lineup on Wednesday. Posey hasn’t appeared in a game since Feb. 25. He’s been dealing with a left ankle injury. Henry Schulman reports that the ankle has been affecting his swing. The good news is that Posey has been working out with the […]

Alex Dickerson Diagnosed With UCL Sprain

Updating a previous report, San Diego Padres outfielder Alex Dickerson (elbow) has been diagnosed with a UCL sprain. Dickerson will weigh his options, including Tommy John surgery. He is expected to be out for at least six weeks if he tries rehab over surgery. His absence means one less Padre vying for the remaining starting […]

Corey Seager Will Play Shortstop On Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (elbow) will finally play the position for the first time this spring on Monday. He will play in the team's "B" game against minor leaguers, and the hope is that he'll start in a Cactus League game on Wednesday. That's the first piece of good news in a while […]

Marcus Stroman To Play Catch Tomorrow

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman has been out of action this spring due to shoulder inflammation, but it sounds as though he’s progressing. Stroman is set to play catch on Thursday, which as far as we’re aware, is the first time he’ll be doing so since being shut down in late February. An […]

Amed Rosario Expects To Return This Week

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario has been out of the lineup with a knee injury, and as it turns out, he is also battling groin soreness. According to Rosario, his knee feels better, but he believes he was overcompensating for it and as a result is now dealing with the groin soreness. It doesn’t […]

Zach Davies To Miss Next Start With Minor Injury

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Zach Davies will miss one spring training start with a left oblique strain. Davies, coming off a year in which he was near the top of the league in wins, looks to have another strong season. Davies was considered a lucky pitcher last year, as he had a high ERA and […]

Billy Hamilton's Finger Feeling Better

Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton is dealing with a sprained left index finger, an injury which forced the Reds to scratch him before Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Cleveland Indians. Hamilton picked up the injury while taking batting practice on Tuesday. The injury doesn't appear to be serious, as Hamilton […]

Eduardo Nunez Has First Appearance In Spring Delayed

Boston Red Sox super-utility player Eduardo Nunez will not start Wednesday as previously expected, reported Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe. Nunez is fine, but the team is just being cautious because the grass is wet due to rain. He is expected to start Thursday. Nunez hit .321 with eight home runs and six stolen bases […]

Drew Pomeranz Pain-Free Following Forearm Strain

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz (forearm) played catch Wednesday and was pain-free, according to Pete Abraham of The The Boston Globe. Pomeranz will resume his normal routine. Pomeranz left Friday's start early and an MRI revealed a flexor strain, but no structural damage. Evidently the team was justified in their confidence that he […]

Michael Kohn Dealing With Nerve Issue

Minnesota Twins reliever Michael Kohn has been diagnosed with a nerve issue in his biceps and will be out of action for four to six months. The 31-year-old right-hander came down with soreness in the muscle last week and will be sidelined in order to rest and rehab the nerve issue. Kohn has dealt with numerous […]

J.D. Martinez To Make Spring Debut Playing Left Field

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez will be making his spring debut for his new club, according to Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe. Martinez will be playing left field, which he has not manned since 2014. He has made it known that he wants to play some corner outfield and not be relegated to […]

Sean Manaea Brings New Approach To 2018

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea is looking to be more fierce on the mound in 2018, according to Marin Gallegos of The Mercury News. Manaea said he felt kindness to hitters, which led to an up-and-down season in 2017. “I feel like I’m a little too nice sometimes and it transitions onto the field,” […]

Ervin Santana Has Cast Removed

Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana had the cast removed from his throwing hand on Monday. He is now scheduled to begin rehab work and strengthening exercises. Once he has built up his arm strength, he will begin a throwing program as he works towards a late April/early May return to the field. Santana had surgery […]

Eddie Rosario Not Throwing Due To Tendinitis

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario has not been throwing in camp due to a mild case of triceps tendinitis. The 26-year-old enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2017, slashing .290/.328/.507 with 27 homers, 79 runs, 78 RBI, and nine steals in 589 plate appearances. Rosario's case of tendinitis doesn't sound serious, so fantasy owners can consider […]

Brian Dozier, Twins Not Talking Extension

The Minnesota Twins and star second baseman Brian Dozier have not discussed a contract extension. Dozier will earn $9 million this season in what is the final year of his contract. He told the media in late January that he wanted to sign a long-term deal with the Twins but nothing has come of those […]

Jacoby Ellsbury’s Return Taking Time

Suffering from a strained right oblique, New York Yankees veteran outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury is still in the preliminary stages of a return to the Yankees this spring. The 34-year-old suffered the injury on Friday while taking batting practice. Perhaps Ellsbury can get advice from teammate and fellow outfielder Aaron Hicks, who suffered the same injury last […]

Clint Frazier’s Return a Work In Progress

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier continues to be sidelined with a concussion, with his time out now at a week and a half. He has attempted to resume workouts various times since then but has had to quit due to ongoing headaches. His last attempt at any form of workout activity came on Sunday, when he […]

Twins Still Looking To Add Another Starting Pitcher

The Minnesota Twins are still looking to add another affordable starting pitcher to their roster ahead of the start of the regular season. A source with direct knowledge of the situation reported that the Twins recently offered free-agent right-hander Lance Lynn a two-year, $20 million deal, but Lynn was not interested, as he believes he […]

Alex Dickerson Out Through Opening Day

AJ Cassavell of MLB.com tweeted that San Diego Padres outfielder Alex Dickerson (elbow) is likely out through Opening Day. This is a tough setback for Dickerson, who missed all of 2017 to a back injury and was expected to vie for playing time. There is no timetable for the San Diego native's return. His absence […]

Francisco Mejia Suffers a Right Foot Contusion

Cleveland Indians catcher Francisco Mejia suffered a right foot contusion and was forced to leave Tuesday's game. He was hit by a pitch in the eighth inning, but he was able to walk off the field on his own power. He'll probably need a day or two off for swelling to go down, but it […]

Mike Soroka Impresses With Outing Against Jays

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka is not even old enough to legally buy a drink - he's turning 21 in August. That hasn't stopped him from turning heads in Braves camp. The 20-year-old went two innings, fanning two while not giving up any runs. His ERA is 1.80 and manager Brian Snitker told the […]

Matt Carpenter Might Not Be Ready for Opening Day

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter (back) may not be ready for Opening Day. He has resumed baseball activities in Cardinals camp, but still hasn't appeared in a Grapefruit League game. Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said, "If this doesn't stay on track, I don't know if he'll be timed up. Physically, I think he'll be […]

Danny Santana Continues Blistering Hot Spring Against Toronto

After Atlanta Braves outfielder Danny Santana went 4-for-4 against the Pirates on Monday, he had another perfect day on Tuesday, albeit with just one at-bat. Santana is making a strong case to get a bench spot when the team breaks camp. As always, take spring training results with a grain of salt. If he's still […]

Ronald Acuna Shakes Off Monday's Plunking To Play Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna had left Monday's game after being hit by a pitch. It didn't affect him, since he played Tuesday against the Blue Jays and went 1-for-3. Acuna is really making it difficult for the Atlanta front office to decide to send him to the minor leagues. He's an exciting player and […]

Tim Lincecum to Join the Bullpen

Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that pitcher Tim Lincecum will be joining the bullpen for the Texas Rangers in 2018. What role he will occupy is still to be determined, according to general manager Jon Daniels, but the team has not ruled out using Lincecum in the late innings. The former Cy […]

Carlos Martinez On Track to Start on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (personal) is set to make his next Grapefruit League start, scheduled for Thursday. Martinez was a late scratch from his scheduled start last Friday because of personal reasons, but he was able to pitch a three-inning simulated game. No light has been shed on what Martinez's personal situation […]