Gregory Polanco Returns to Pirates Lineup

After a brief three-game absence, Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (knee) returned to action on Sunday, playing five innings. Polanco bruised his left knee sliding into a base last Wednesday and was held out for precautionary reasons. Given his injury history -- he missed 54 games last season due to various ailments -- Pittsburgh fans […]

Michael Conforto Progressing In Batting Cage

Slowly but surely, New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto continues to progress in his rehab from shoulder surgery. Conforto ramped up his activities from only hitting off a tee to soft toss, and increased his soft toss last Friday. Now, he’s expected to advance to facing overhand throws in the batting cage on Tuesday. Given […]

Adam Eaton Still Not In Games

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (knee), who sustained a season-ending injury last April, is being brought back slowly in spring training and has yet to play in a game. He's passed all his tests with flying colors, but the team is careful given how badly his leg ended up (torn anterior cruciate ligament, a torn […]

Anthony Swarzak Throws Modified Bullpen Session

New York Mets reliever Anthony Swarzak (calf) threw a modified bullpen session on Monday (around 20 pitches) and emerged feeling “really good.” Swarzak has been dealing with a strained left calf, which he injured last Tuesday after running to cover first base. Assuming he continues to progress as he is now, he should be ready to […]

Daniel Murphy Starts Hitting Off Tee

Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy (knee) has begun to hit balls off a tee, according to new manager Dave Martinez. The team is bringing Murphy back at a glacial pace as he recovers from debridement microfracture surgery he had back in October right after the season ended. Murphy has a history of injuries, so […]

Michael Taylor Scratched From Game

Washington Nationals outfielder Michael Taylor (side) was a late scratch from his start in Monday's game. The team said he's experiencing "mild side tightness," which doesn't sound serious until you remember that Taylor missed a month last season with an oblique strain. Top prospect Victor Robles will replace Taylor in the three-hole while playing center. Moises […]

Mitch Garver Expected Back Tuesday

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (knee) is expected to make his return to the field on Tuesday. The 27-year-old backstop has been sidelined since last Wednesday after he tweaked his knee during a rundown in Spring Training action. When he returns, Garver is expected to resume his role as the team's primary backup catcher after […]

Austin Hays Has Not Resumed Throwing After Cortisone Shot

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (lat) will have to wait a while longer before being able to take the field again. He had a shot to take care of a bothersome lat muscle and while he's able to swing a bat, throwing is still not on the agenda. That will happen "later this week," according to […]

Craig Gentry Will Play Against The Twins on Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Craig Gentry (hamstring) will finally play in a spring training game on Tuesday. He's been held back by a balky hamstring, but he seems to be in better condition now. Gentry is a bit behind in the competition for an extra outfield slot, but there's still some time for him to be able […]

Jordan Schafer Reassigned to Minor League Camp

The St. Louis Cardinals reassigned pitcher/outfielder Jordan Schafer to minor league camp. He was one of seven players to be reassigned to minor league camp by the Cardinals this weekend, but the only one that may have been an interesting piece this season. Schafer played in the big leagues from 2009-2015 as an outfielder but […]

Brandon Crawford To Play Shortstop On Monday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (finger) will return to the field on Monday. Crawford got some at-bats over the weekend after jamming his right index finger and is ready to put the glove back on. Crawford is more likely to help the Giants than fantasy owners in 2018, but he should be looked at […]

Yu Darvish Set To Face Dodgers In Cubs Debut

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish is set to face his former team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, on Tuesday. Darvish was pushed back from his start this past week, as he was battling the flu. The biggest free-agent signing in regards to starting pitchers in the offseason, Darvish is expected to put up big numbers […]

Matt Carpenter Could Start Swinging on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter (back) could start swinging a bat as early as Tuesday. Carpenter hasn't appeared in any Grapefruit League games yet and has been limited in practice since the start of camp due to tightness in his back. Unless Carpenter has another setback, he should still be on track for Opening […]

Ben Zobrist Will Play In First Spring Game Tuesday

Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Ben Zobrist (back) will make his Spring Training debut on Tuesday, according to Carrie Muskat of MLB.com. Zobrist has been held out as a precaution due to back issues. The veteran is likely to play in many games his year, but both infielder Javier Baez and infielder/outfielder Ian Happ should draw more […]

Amed Rosario Doing Base Running Drills

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario has been dealing with left knee irritation, but seems to be well on his way to making it back. On Monday, Rosario was out for base-running drills, but wasn’t running just yet. Rosario first suffered the ailment after being hit by a pitch on Saturday and scoring thereafter, feeling […]

Andrew Benintendi Taking A More Aggressive Approach

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi hit his first home run on Sunday and it was not even close. Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reported that the Red Sox are recommending that Benintendi should be more aggressive at the plate. “That’s what we’re talking about. It’s about being aggressive in the strike zone. If […]

David Price Is Confident In New Spring Routine

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price praises the new spring regimen, according to Nick Friar of SouthCoastToday.com. Price is supportive of the gradual and methodical progression of the staff's pitching plan. This year, he has been allowed to build up his pitches to the point he feels more prepared than past years to face […]

Taijuan Walker Dominates With Fastball

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Taijuan Walker struck out four in three hitless innings against the Cubs. Walker also threw 27 of his 36 pitches for strikes. "I just attacked with the fastball," said Walker. "I think I threw all fastballs in the first inning. That's kind of been the game plan, getting that fastball command […]

Brad Boxberger Has Bullpen Session

Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Brad Boxberger threw a successful bullpen session on Sunday, according to Craig Grialao of ArizonaSports.com. The session consisted of 25 pitches. “I was there to watch it. It was very aggressive and looked good,” manager Torey Lovullo said, adding the team will now reassess and determine Boxberger’s next step. Thus far, Boxberger […]

Adam Lind Perplexed By Lack Of Attention

Finally signed with the New York Yankees to a minor league deal, veteran first baseman Adam Lind remains dumbfounded about the lack of attention from teams. The 34-year-old is coming off a season with the Washington Nationals that saw him hit .303 with 14 home runs and 59 RBI in 116 games. The veteran is a […]

Kenta Maeda Solid In Second Spring Outing

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Kenta Maeda pitched solidly in his second Cactus League game on Sunday. In 2 1/3 innings, he gave up two hits and one earned run while striking out three and walking none. The lone run came from prospect Steven Duggar's home run in the third. Maeda is looking to solidify his […]

Tim Beckham Blasts Second Homer of Spring On Sunday

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Tim Beckham seems fairly comfortable manning the hot corner. He went 2-for-4 on Sunday with two RBI. One of them came on a solo homer and the other on a run-scoring single. The blast was his second of the 2018 Grapefruit League. O's fans have to hope that he's going to continue to show […]

Ozzie Albies Has Great Day At Plate For Braves

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies wants to lock down the job before the team breaks camp. He helped his cause on Sunday, going 2-for-3 with a run. Albies is now hitting .400 and it looks like it would take a total collapse for him to not be in Atlanta when the season starts.

Austin Barnes' Catching Start Pushed To Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes (elbow) will finally play his first spring training game on Tuesday. He had originally been penciled in to start on Monday but was pushed back one day likely because of the virus that struck many in the clubhouse last week. Barnes felt his throwing elbow start "barking" shortly before camp, […]

White Sox Have Little Interest In Mike Moustakas, Carlos Gonzalez

The Chicago White Sox have very little interest, if any, in free-agent third baseman Mike Moustakas and outfielder Carlos Gonzalez, according to sources. Moose and Car-Go haven't seen much of a market for their services this offseason. It's understandable for Gonzalez after he struggled in 2017, but Moustakas is coming off a career-high 38 home […]

Stephen Vogt Could DH This Week

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Stephen Vogt (shoulder) is hoping to serve as the designated hitter in Cactus League action this week if his shoulder calms down. He could start some light throwing on Tuesday, and both he and manager Craig Counsell think he has plenty of time to get ready for Opening Day. Vogt was an […]

Corey Seager Progressing But Not Ready To Return To Field

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (elbow) will serve as the designated hitter for the team on Monday, but there's no timetable for his return to the field. Seager has been nursing a sore elbow that's been giving him trouble since the end of last season. He said he'll start throwing to the other bases on […]

Mike Foltynewicz Continues Strong Spring With Three Scoreless Innings

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz had three scoreless innings on Sunday. He struck out one and walked no one while allowing only one hit. Admittedly, it was against the Marlins, but he faced a lineup that had both Starlin Castro and Justin Bour in it, neither of them slouches with the bat. Keep an […]

Manny Pina Has Sore Calf

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Manny Pina (calf) is dealing with a sore calf, which is why he only caught a few innings Saturday. However, manager Craig Counsell said the injury isn't serious, and Pina would've played the entire game if it were the regular season. Pina will enter the 2018 season as the team's starter after […]

Gabriel Ynoa Gets Rocked And Sees Fifth Starter Chances Diminish

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Gabriel Ynoa did not have a good day on Sunday. He gave up two homers and six runs in two innings. Ynoa had hoped to make the team as a fifth starter, but with Miguel Castro, Mike Wright and Nestor Cortes all in the mix, Ynoa's bad outing could bounce him. He'd have […]