Jake Marisnick Needs To Cut Down On The Strikeouts

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick is getting every opportunity to earn more playing time this season for the defending champions. Marisnick is a fantastic center fielder and flashed some power last season, slugging 16 home runs through only 230 at-bats. Marisnick is off to a decent start this spring, hitting .292, but the strikeouts continue […]

Eddie Rosario Feeling Better

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario told reporters on Friday that his sore right triceps is feeling better. The outfielder has not been throwing of late due to soreness in the muscle. He has been cleared to resume all baseball activity as of Friday but he isn't quite sure when he will be back in the […]

Charlie Blackmon Likely Moving Back To Leadoff Spot

The Colorado Rockies experiment with outfielder Charlie Blackmon at the No. 3 spot appears to be over with the signing of Carlos Gonzalez, according to MLB.com's Thomas Harding. Gonzalez will most likely bat fourth or fifth, presumably where third baseman Nolan Arenado and shortstop Trevor Story were going to hit. Leaving Blackmon in the three-hole […]

Carlos Gonzalez Finalizes Contract With Rockies

Updating a previous report, free-agent outfielder Carlos Gonzalez has re-signed a one-year contract worth $8 million with the Colorado Rockies, according to Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY. The already crowded outfield consisting of David Dahl, Charlie Blackmon, Gerardo Parra and Ian Desmond will be even more crowded than before. This signing hurts the value of first […]

Luis Robert Still Limited

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (thumb) remains limited with inflammation in his left thumb. Robert suffered the injury when he slid into second base on Wednesday and had trouble with it during batting practice on Thursday. Robert is one of the team’s top prospects, but is a few years away from making an impact […]

White Sox Hope Eloy Jimenez Will Play Sunday

Chicago White Sox manager Rick Renteria said he is “hoping” top prospect and outfielder Eloy Jimenez (knee) will play on Sunday. Jimenez only has one at-bat this spring, but the club has been taking it easy with Jimenez and this was never considered a serious injury. Jimenez is slated to start the 2018 season in […]

Adalberto Mondesi, Bubba Starling Still Sidelined

Kansas City Royals second baseman Adalberto Mondesi (shoulder) and outfielder Bubba Starling (oblique) both remain sidelined in camp. Mondesi will not throw for the next five days, while Starling will be out for a while and is a candidate to open the year on the disabled list, according to manager Ned Yost. Neither player really […]

Tyler O'Neill Off the Injury List and Into the Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (oblique) is off the injury list and into a Grapefruit League starting lineup. O'Neill has been dealing with a strained left oblique muscle that has caused him to miss more than half of the spring training schedule. He'll get the start in right field against the Astros. O'Neill hit 31 […]

Gerardo Parra Will Make Cactus League Debut On Sunday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Gerardo Parra is returning from right hand surgery and will make his spring training debut on Sunday, March 11. Parra was already in quite the competition for an outfield spot with David Dahl, Charlie Blackmon and Ian Desmond and now with the re-signing of Carlos Gonzalez, a spot is going to be […]

White Sox Release Willy Garcia

The Chicago White Sox have released outfielder Willy Garcia. Garcia has been rehabbing from a wrist injury, but was on the outside looking in to break camp. The 25-year-old should be able to land a minor league contract, but shouldn’t be owned in 2018.

Yasmany Tomas' Future in Arizona Uncertain

The Arizona Diamondbacks have yet to decide a future for much-maligned outfielder Yasmany Tomas. Despite being a decent power bat, Tomas does not fit in with the new defensively-oriented Arizona team. As of now, Tomas is the fifth outfielder behind David Peralta, A.J. Pollock, Steven Souza and Jarrod Dyson. With no clear path to playing […]

Steven Souza Impressing In Arizona

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza has made a great impression on his new teammates so far this spring. On Thursday, Souza went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double and three RBI in the D'Backs 11-6 victory. Souza also made a spectacular catch to rob Travis Shaw of extra bases. Souza's defense will keep him in […]

No Timeline For Steve Pearce's Return

Toronto Blue Jays utilityman Steve Pearce has been suffering from a calf strain this spring, and while he’s feeling better, there isn’t a timeline as for when he might get back on the field. For a good portion of the offseason, it looked as though Pearce might just have a starting role in Toronto’s outfield […]

Eduardo Nunez Hitless in Debut

Boston Red Sox super-utility man Eduardo Nunez (knee) had no hits in two at-bats in four innings of play on Wednesday. Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reported that following the fourth inning, Nunez began a more intensive workout session. Nunez pulled a sled loaded with weights back and forth, followed by more conditioning work. Nunez […]

Points League Primer - Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategy

When discussing fantasy baseball, an often neglected but entertaining format is the points league. These exist in both season-long cumulative and weekly head-to-head leagues. While existential debates about scoring categories and their true depiction of player worth are endless, points leagues arguably get closest to the objective of sabermetrics. Points leagues attempt to define a […]

ADP Myth Busters - Debunking Myths in the AL East

This series will attempt to help fantasy baseball owners make informed opinions on players whose ADP may not be in line with their value for the 2018 season. As fantasy owners, we can fall into a "group think" mentality and start to overlook certain teams and players. If we aren't careful, those ideas can turn […]

Jacoby Ellsbury Could Still Return For Opening Day

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone stated on Thursday that injured outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury (oblique) could resume running on Saturday in a bid to return for Opening Day. The veteran injured his oblique earlier in spring training and has been sidelined ever since. Ellsbury’s injury came as he took batting practice, later telling his coaches before the injury […]

Jose Bautista Not Considering Retirement

Free-agent outfielder Jose Bautista said he is not considering retirement. “Right now I’m just considering my options, and it depends on two criteria,” Bautista said in a phone conversation. “That’s winning and making sure that my family’s in a good situation.” The 37-year-old has major league offers on the table but is weighing his options. […]

Ichiro Suzuki To Play Regularly

Seattle Mariners veteran outfielder Ichiro Suzuki is expected to play four to six days a week to begin the season, at least until outfielder Ben Gamel's (oblique) return, according to general manager Jerry Dipoto. Helping Suzuki's cause is the fact that both Mitch Haniger and Guillermo Heredia have been dealing with injuries in spring training, […]

Mitch Haniger To Take BP Saturday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (hand) will hit live batting practice against relief pitcher Nick Vincent on Saturday, and he could be cleared to participate in spring games after that. Injuries have been the problem so far for Haniger in his two seasons in the big leagues, but he's been adequate for fantasy owners when […]

Carlos Gonzalez May Return To Rockies

The Colorado Rockies and free-agent outfielder Carlos Gonzalez are still reportedly communicating, according to MLB Network insider Jon Heyman. Last season, Gonzalez significantly dropped off from his usual production, as his line went from. 298/ .350/ .505 in 2016 to a .262/.339/.423 line in 2017. The environmental factor of Colorado's altitude will definitely help Gonzalez's […]

David Dahl Still Remains Potential Leadoff Candidate

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl hit a single in the 3-2 victory against the Cincinnati Reds. Dahl has looked pretty subpar this spring training, hitting .152 with a .495 OPS. However, Dahl still remains competitive for the leadoff spot this year for the Rockies. Ian Desmond was another player rumored to compete for the leadoff […]

Jason Kipnis Is Putting On a Show This Spring

Cleveland Indians second baseman/outfielder Jason Kipnis has gotten off to an excellent start in Cactus League play this spring. Kipnis is slashing .450/.450/1.350 with six home runs, 12 RBI, and only three strikeouts. After what was mostly a lost 2017 due to injuries and prolonged slumps, Kipnis is looking to come out of the gates […]

Franchy Cordero Capitalizing On Opportunities

San Diego Padres outfielder Franchy Cordero is forcing his way into San Diego's roster discussions with a sizzling spring training. After a 1.052 OPS second half in Triple-A followed up by winning the Dominican Winter League MVP, Cordero is hitting .423 with two homers through 26 spring at-bats. His speed, rocket arm, ability to play […]

Chris Taylor Will Start At Short If Corey Seager Isn't Ready

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder and occasional second baseman Chris Taylor will start at shortstop if Corey Seager (elbow) isn't ready in time for the regular season. Seager, who has been nursing a sore elbow all year, is slated to start his first game at short on Monday versus minor leaguers and will see his first […]

Luis Robert Has Thumb Wrapped

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (thumb) has been battling a sore thumb and had it wrapped on Friday. The injury isn’t considered serious. Robert is a few years away from making the big leagues, but should be on the radar in dynasty leagues.

Eloy Jimenez Aims To Play Saturday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (knee) was fully active on Thursday and wants to play on Saturday. Jimenez has been out for over a week with tendinitis in his left knee, but it has never been considered a long-term issue. Jimenez will begin the year in Triple-A, however, he should be up at some […]

Eduardo Nunez Makes Spring Debut Thursday

Boston Red Sox super-utility man Eduardo Nunez will be making his spring debut at second base Thursday. Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe has reported Nunez is in the lineup and is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday as well. Nunez will start the season at second base in place of the injured Dustin Pedroia (knee). […]

Clint Frazier Taking Things Slowly

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (concussion), who has had two MRI exams and a CT scan on his head, did 20 minutes on a bike, threw and did rotational exercises on Thursday. “It’s frustrating, but I’m trying not to mess around with this," Frazier said. He suffered a serious concussion after running into the […]

Michael Conforto Takes BP Thursday

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (shoulder) took full batting practice on the field Thursday and also shagged fly balls in center field, where he was seen sprinting around. He continues to progress from shoulder surgery and is targeting a May 1 return. Conforto seems to be way ahead of schedule from a serious shoulder […]