Jordan Wicks Throws Live Batting Practice On Wednesday

Chicago Cubs left-hander Jordan Wicks (oblique) was seen throwing a live batting practice session at spring training camp on Wednesday. Wicks had issues with his right oblique last year and finished the season on the injured list with a strain, but he appears to be fully healthy now. The 25-year-old southpaw only made 11 appearances […]

Justin Steele "In Line" To Start Second Game Of The Season

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said on Wednesday that left-hander Justin Steele "is in line" to start the second game of the regular season in Tokyo, Japan, on March 19 against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Fellow lefty Shota Imanaga was named the Opening Day starter for the first game in Tokyo. DFS gamers will likely […]

Rob Refsnyder Faces Live Pitching On Wednesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Rob Refsnyder (forearm) took live batting practice on Wednesday in camp against right-hander Zack Kelly and turned on a high-90s fastball for a home run. Refsnyder finished last year on the injured list due to a right-forearm strain, but he appears to be fully healthy now and should be ready for […]

Rafael Devers Working Separately As He Rehabs His Shoulders

The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey reports that Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (shoulders) has been doing separate infield and cage work at spring training as he continues to build up his shoulder program after dealing with injuries to both of his shoulders last year. The Red Sox expect Devers to start doing regular workouts […]

No Timetable For Giancarlo Stanton To Resume Baseball Activities

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that there is no timetable for when outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) will resume baseball activities. Stanton also dealt with tennis elbow in both of his elbows last year, but it's a bit concerning this spring that he hasn't started swinging at all and may not do so […]

Chase Hampton Has A Flexor Strain, Possible UCL Damage

New York Yankees right-handed pitching prospect Chase Hampton (elbow, forearm) is dealing with a flexor strain and "something going on with his UCL," manager Aaron Boone said. Hampton is back in New York now to get looked at, and depending on what doctors find, the 23-year-old could need to go under the knife. Any kind […]

Marcus Stroman To Start Grapefruit League Opener On Friday

New York Yankees right-hander Marcus Stroman will start the team's first Grapefruit League game on Friday against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays, per manager Aaron Boone. As things currently stand, the veteran Stroman is on the outside looking in for an Opening Day starting rotation spot, but the 33-year-old said last week that he doesn't […]

Everson Pereira Limited To DH Duties

MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports that New York Yankees outfielder Everson Pereira (elbow) will be limited to designated-hitter duties until mid-March as he continues his rehab from an internal-brace procedure on his right elbow last June. However, manager Aaron Boone said he could see Pereira "very much in the mix" for a roster spot out of […]

Clarke Schmidt Dealing With "Cranky Back"

New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt (back) is dealing with a "cranky back" in spring training, according to manager Aaron Boone, who also said he doesn't think Schmidt's back injury is a significant issue. Schmidt was able to throw an "aggressive" flat-ground session in camp on Wednesday. It's still very early in spring training, but […]

Market Movers - Mexico Open Matchups To Consider (Premium)

Welcome to your PGA Sharp Money Matchup Report, where we take a deeper look at the significant line movement we have seen in the head-to-head matchup ahead of the 2025 Mexico Open at Vidanta World. The sharpest golf bettors often attempt to exploit these markets because it's the place where they can get the most […]

Adam Frazier Faces Live Pitching On Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman/outfielder Adam Frazier (thumb) was seen taking live batting practice off right-hander Mitch Keller on Wednesday. Frazier appears to be a full-go in spring training after signing a one-year, $1.525 million deal to return to the Pirates last month. The 33-year-old veteran was drafted by Pittsburgh in the sixth round back in […]

PGA DFS Expert Roundtable and Survey - 2025 Mexico Open (Premium)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello, RotoBallers, and thanks for joining us for the 2025 Mexico Open DFS Roundtable! We're offering this article each week as part of our PGA Premium subscription, and we hope that you will find it useful. This gives readers the chance to get inside […]

Dauri Moreta Making Good Progress

Pittsburgh Pirates senior director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said that right-handed reliever Dauri Moreta (elbow) is in the "side" portion of his rehab from Tommy John surgery. Moreta is making good progress but still is unlikely to pitch in any Grapefruit League games in spring training. Meanwhile, fellow pitchers Sean Sullivan and Yerry Rodriguez […]

Johan Oviedo Moves To Live Batting Practice

Pittsburgh Pirates senior director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said that right-hander Johan Oviedo (elbow) is in the "live BP" phase of his recovery from Tommy John surgery. As far as Tomczyk has seen, Oviedo hasn't had any restrictions so far at spring training as far as what pitches he can and can't throw during […]

Spencer Horwitz Has Sutures Removed, Starts One-Handed Swinging

Pittsburgh Pirates senior director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said that first baseman Spencer Horwitz (wrist) had his sutures removed from his surgically-repaired wrist earlier this week and has started left-handed swinging with one hand only, fielding ground balls and doing conditioning work. Horwitz is still on track to return in six to eight weeks. […]

Jameson Williams Won't Face Discipline From NFL For Carrying Unlicensed Weapon

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams will not face discipline from the NFL for carrying an unlicensed gun, according to NFL insider Adam Schefter. The 23-year-old avoided criminal charges after a gun was discovered by police during a traffic stop for speeding. Williams possessed a gun without a concealed pistol license to carry but later […]

Joc Pederson Returns From The Flu

Texas Rangers designated hitter Joc Pederson (illness) has returned from the flu in spring training camp, according to the Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant. Pederson missed a few days in spring training while being under the weather, but he's feeling better now and has rejoined the team for workouts in Arizona. The 32-year-old veteran left-handed […]

Blue Jays Might Use George Springer In Left Field

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that the team might use outfielder George Springer "in left a little bit" in 2025, a spot that he's played just once for three innings in the majors before. The move would let new outfielder Anthony Santander play some right field. As for Springer hitting leadoff this year, […]

Eagles Promote Kevin Patullo To Offensive Coordinator

The Philadelphia Eagles promoted former pass-game coordinator/associate head coach Kevin Patullo to offensive coordinator on Wednesday, according to NFL.com. The 43-year-old replaces Kellen Moore, who landed the head-coaching gig with the New Orleans Saints following to Eagles' Super Bowl LIX victory. Patullo has worked with head coach Nick Sirianni since 2018 when both joined the […]

Tyrone Taylor Takes Part In Full-Squad Workout

New York Mets outfielder Tyrone Taylor (elbow, hernia) was seen taking part in the team's full-squad spring training workout on Wednesday. Taylor looks fully healthy in camp after having multiple surgeries late last year -- one to remove a loose body in his right elbow and the other being an umbilical hernia repair. Superstar Juan […]

Ja'Marr Chase Could Be First $40 Million Wide Receiver

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase is due for a contract extension after leading the NFL in receptions (127), receiving yards (1,708), and receiving touchdowns (17) in 2024. The former first-round pick out of LSU could command an average salary of $40 million, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. This would make Chase the highest-paid […]

Rams Want To Keep Matthew Stafford For 2025 Season

Rumors have been swirling about the future of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford this offseason. With Los Angeles continuing to rebuild a young roster, there has been speculation that he could be traded, with "several teams" having already called the Rams. However, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports league sources are "adamant" that head coach […]

Frankie Montas "Already Feeling Better"

New York Mets right-hander Frankie Montas (lat), who has been diagnosed with a high-grade lat strain, said he's "already feeling better" from the platelet-rich plasma injection that he received at camp this week. Montas will not throw for four to six weeks, which is a little more optimistic than the team's projection. "It's not how […]

Roki Sasaki Faces Hitters For First Time In Camp

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki faced hitters for the first time in camp on Wednesday and threw two innings of live batting practice, recording two strikeouts. Sasaki also surrendered two line-drive hits to Tommy Edman and David Bote. The 23-year-old comes with plenty of fanfare in 2025 as the most-prized international signing […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto To Start Cactus League Opener On Thursday

The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya reports that Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto will make the start in the team's Cactus League opener on Thursday versus the Chicago Cubs. Yamamoto is also expected to start L.A.'s regular-season opener in Tokyo, Japan, against the same Cubs on March 18 and be opposed by fellow countryman Shota Imanaga. […]

Kris Ventura A Strong Value Pick At The Mexican Open

Kris Ventura has found success since returning from the Korn Ferry Tour to join the PGA Tour, making three of four cuts and recording a T4 finish at the Farmers Insurance Open. He now turns his attention to the Mexican Open, an event he has yet to compete in during his career. At 7,456 yards, […]

Fantasy Baseball Post-Hype Sleepers: Infield Breakout Candidates for 2025

Every year, it happens -- some of the hottest prospect names get their shot at the big time, and while some live up to the hype, others fall flat for one reason or another. These guys enter the league with so much fanfare because of the talent they've displayed to the world already, but sometimes, […]

Sam Ryder A Player To Watch At The Mexican Open

Sam Ryder has flown somewhat under the radar to start the season with finishes of T21, T43, T25, and most recently a T36 at the Phoenix Open. He now looks ahead to the Mexican Open at Vidanta Vallarta, an event he has yet to compete in during his career. This course demands distance off the […]

Hurston Waldrep Bringing His Curveball Back

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Justin Toscano writes that Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Hurston Waldrep is working to bring his curveball back this spring. Waldrep, the team's first-round selection in 2023, has a fastball, elite splitter and a slider that he's developed, in addition to the curve that he's reintroducing in spring training. It should give the […]

Sean Murphy Eager To Rebound In 2025

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy is eager for a rebound in 2025 after a disappointing 2024 campaign that saw him slash just .193/.284/.352 with 10 home runs, 25 RBI and 19 runs scored in 233 at-bats. But it was only the year prior in 2023 that he was the National League's starting catcher in the […]