Orioles Add Yusniel Diaz, D.L. Hall, Ramon Urias To Player Pool

The Baltimore Orioles added outfielder Yusniel Diaz, left-handed pitcher D.L. Hall and infielder Ramon Urias to their 60-man player pool on Thursday, and they will head to the team's alternate camp in Bowie. According to MLB Pipeline, Diaz is the team's No. 7 prospect, while Hall checks in at No. 3. Diaz has pure hitting […]

Julio Rodriguez Suffers Fractured Wrist

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Julio Rodriguez (wrist) was diagnosed with a hairline fracture in his left wrist on Thursday after he was injured on Wednesday. Although probably unlikely, Rodriguez had a chance to make his major league debut for a young Mariners team in 2020, but this injury likely means we won't see him in […]

Marlins Put Lewis Brinson, Matt Joyce On Injured List

The Miami Marlins placed outfielders Lewis Brinson and Matt Joyce on the 10-day injured list on Thursday. Neither player has appeared at summer camp since it began, making it likely that their absence is COVID-19-related. The fact that neither outfielder has gotten repetitions in camp also likely means that they will not be ready by […]

Keon Broxton Dealing With Personal Matter

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Keon Broxton has been absent from the team due to a personal matter, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. Broxton isn't currently in camp, but general manager David Stearns said Thursday that the team expects that he'll be back soon. The 30-year-old is competing for a spot with the major league club. Broxton […]

Bradley Zimmer Off To Torrid Start

Cleveland Indians outfielder Bradley Zimmer has a new swing approach, and it's working very well for him this summer. Zimmer has been using an altered stance, and he's making a strong case to make the Opening Day roster. “I’m not gonna lie, I’m feeling really good,” Zimmer said via Zoom. “This is honestly what I […]

Nick Solak In Line For At-Bats In Left Field

With Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun (hip) expected to begin the season on the sidelines, manager Chris Woodward acknowledged that infielder Nick Solak "falls in line to take those at-bats." "His at-bats have been consistent in quality. I've been dying to find a way to get him regular at-bats. I'd lean towards that." Solak is […]

Joe Maddon Pumping The Brakes On Jo Adell

Los Angeles Angels manager Joe Maddon has been impressed with the team's top prospect, outfielder Jo Adell, but he's pumping the brakes for anyone expecting Adell to make the team's Opening Day roster. “The guy’s high ceiling all the way around,” Maddon said. “But he has things to work on, quite frankly. Don’t be deceived […]

Brian Anderson Wants To Be A Marlin Long Term

Miami Marlins third baseman/outfielder Brian Anderson stated that he wants to be a Marlin long term. Anderson said he, "loves the direction and message led by CEO Derek Jeter." The 27-year-old is under team control until 2023 and will reach arbitration for the first time after this season. He hit .261/.342/.468 last season while playing […]

Scott Kingery Looking Good In Camp

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Scott Kingery is looking good in camp after he showed up late due to testing positive for COVID-19. Kingery had the virus in June but battled severe symptoms, including shortness of breath, cough and fatigue. As a result, Kingery was late to Phillies summer camp, but he seems to have caught […]

Gregory Polanco Absent The Last Two Days

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco has been absent for the team's workouts the last two days, and manager Derek Shelton hasn't given a reason why. Polanco was absent from the team's scrimmage on Wednesday, with Guillermo Heredia playing right field. If Polanco tested positive for COVID-19 or came in contact with someone who did, he […]

Jose Peraza In Line To Start At Second Base

Boston Red Sox infielder Jose Peraza is currently in line to be the regular starting second baseman this year, and he could receive additional starts at shortstop and third base when Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers need a day off. "I didn't realize he was this good defensively," manager Ron Roenicke said. "We're really pleased […]

JaCoby Jones Dealing With Oblique Tightness

Detroit Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones (oblique) was scratched from the team's intrasquad game on Wednesday with left oblique tightness. Riley Greene entered the starting lineup as a result in left field, while Victor Reyes shifted to center field. Oblique injuries can be tricky, so there's no guarantee that Jones will be ready in just over […]

Byron Buxton Says He'll Be Ready

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (foot), who was carted off the field on Monday night with a sprained left foot, said he will be ready for Opening Day next Friday. "I'm playing. I'm playing. I ain't worried about that. I'll be there. ... I feel too good to let this beat me," Buxton said. We've […]

Cristian Pache Has Grade 2 Sprained Ankle

Atlanta Braves outfielder Cristian Pache (ankle), the team's No. 1 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has a Grade 2 sprained ankle and is back at the club's satellite camp in Gwinnett. "Not bad, but he's gonna need a few days," manager Brian Snitker said. It's a tough break for the 21-year-old, but the chances of him […]

Julio Rodriguez Injured During Drill Wednesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez appeared to injure his wrist while sliding during a drill on Wednesday. As of now, we do not know the severity of the injury but will continue to monitor the situation moving forward. The 19-year-old wasn't expected to make much of an impact in 2020, but should definitely still be […]

Willie Calhoun Likely To Miss Opening Day

Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun (hip) has a Grade 1 strain of his right hip and is likely to miss Opening Day, according to general manager Jon Daniels. The Rangers don't expect him to be out long, but he will miss the start of the regular season next Friday. Calhoun has plenty of fantasy and […]

Aaron Judge To Rejoin Lineup On Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (neck) is expected to rejoin the team’s lineup for its intrasquad game on Wednesday, according to manager Aaron Boone. Boone had originally hoped that Judge would be back in the lineup on Tuesday, but the outfielder’s neck was still bothering him at that point. If Judge does get back […]

Magneuris Sierra Could Make The Team

Miami Marlins outfielder Magneuris Sierra could make the team as a pinch-runner and defensive replacement. The 24-year-old is out of options, so he must make the team or the Marlins will risk losing him on waivers. “We think there is a role for a guy who can steal a bag on this club right now,” […]

Jose Siri Added To Player Pool

The San Francisco Giants added outfielder Jose Siri to their player pool on Tuesday. He was acquired from the Mariners on Feb. 3 on a waiver claim. With Billy Hamilton on the 10-day injured list for medical reasons and no timetable for his return, Siri gives the team another speed element in center field. The […]

Anthony Santander Confirms Positive COVID-19 Test

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander confirmed that he tested positive for COVID-19, which is why he wasn't in summer camp. The good news is that Santander joined the team's workouts on Tuesday, which means he could still have time to get ready for Opening Day next Friday. If healthy, he should have a starting role […]

Brad Miller Back On The Field Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Brad Miller (heel) was back on the field for live batting practice at Cardinals summer camp on Wednesday. Miller was out for a few days while dealing with a heel injury, but he was never expected to miss much time and should be right on track for Opening Day. His regular […]

Dexter Fowler Takes Batting Practice Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler (back) was able to take batting practice on Wednesday at Cardinals summer camp. Fowler had been out for a few days with tightness in his back, but the team never seemed too concerned about it and now he's back on the field. It shouldn't affect his availability for Opening […]

Aaron Judge Feeling Much Better

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (neck) felt much better on Tuesday than he did on Monday, according to manager Aaron Boone. Even so, Judge was again held out of the team’s intrasquad game on Tuesday and was limited to batting practice. The Yankees continue to expect Judge to recover in time for the start […]

Miami Marlins: Top 10 Dynasty Prospects

The Miami Marlins will be our next stop on the farm to evaluate the best prospects on each MLB team. Once the 2020 MLB season begins, it may turn out that Minor League systems will be more important than usual. Franchises are losing money during the pandemic layoff, so many teams will be looking for […]

Aaron Judge Feeling Better, Still Not In The Lineup

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (neck) is reportedly feeling better on Monday and was able to take swings in the batting cage. It’s encouraging that Judge is back to swinging, but his absence is getting to be concerningly long, and manager Aaron Boone is unsure if Judge will be back in the lineup on […]

New York Yankees: Top 10 Dynasty Prospects

The New York Yankees will be our next stop on the farm to evaluate the best prospects on each MLB team. Once the 2020 MLB season begins, it may turn out that Minor League systems will be more important than usual. Franchises are losing money during the pandemic layoff, so many teams will be looking […]

Franchy Cordero Scuffling At The Dish

San Diego Padres outfielder Franchy Cordero has struggled this camp, according to San Diego Union Tribune’s Kevin Acee. However, the 25-year-old managed to reach base twice in Sunday’s intrasquad game. A previous lock for the roster, Cordero is suddenly on the bubble as he battles outfielders Josh Naylor and Edward Olivares for platoon roles. Of […]

Nick Mariano's 2020 Early-Round Overvalued List (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Fantasy baseball drafts (and their articles) are almost all about finding the next superstar and unearthing talent late, but we can't forget that surrendering value by over-drafting can be just as crucial. In order to evaluate overvalued players here, we're going to utilize Average […]

Aaron Judge Not Back In The Lineup

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (neck) is out of the lineup for Sunday's intrasquad game. Judge was scratched from Saturday's lineup with a stiff neck, and although manager Aaron Boone expects Judge's absence to be brief, the outfielder's neck still appears to be bothering him. Judge's stiff neck is the result of sleeping wrong […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Still Absent From Jays Camp

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has yet to report to the team's summer camp, and manager Charlie Montoyo declined to comment on his status when asked on Saturday. It's easy to speculate that his absence is COVID-19 related, but we may not find out to what extreme since it's not mandatory to reveal […]