X-Rays On Francisco Lindor Come Back Negative

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (jaw) passed his concussion test and underwent x-rays on his jaw Friday that came back negative. After being hit in the face by a pitch, he exited Friday's win over the Washington Nationals in the top of the fifth inning. The 28-year-old went 0-for-1 with a walk, run scored, […]

Anthony Bender Blows First Save Opportunity

Miami Marlins pitcher Anthony Bender surrendered a solo home run while striking out one over an inning in Friday's 6-5 loss to the San Francisco Giants. The right-hander was tagged with his first blown save of the season. He entered Friday's game in the bottom of the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. The […]

Craig Kimbrel Shaky In First Save As A Dodger

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Craig Kimbrel allowed one earned run on two hits while striking out two to earn the save in Friday's 5-3 win against the Colorado Rockies. He surrendered a double to catcher Elias Diaz and later yielded an RBI double to outfielder Charlie Blackmon. The 33-year-old was able to shake it off […]

Luis Castillo To Return In Late-April, Mike Minor Set For Sim Game

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Luis Castillo (shoulder) will return closer to the end of April, while left-hander Mike Minor (shoulder) is set to come back during the "middle of the month." On Thursday, Castillo was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a sore shoulder. The 29-year-old will play catch on Friday and throw a […]

Elieser Hernandez Expected To Start Monday Against The Angels

Miami Marlins pitcher Elieser Hernandez (forearm) will start against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. He exited his final Spring Training start after being hit in the right forearm by a line drive, but won't miss any time. According to Marlins manager Don Mattingly, Hernandez is fine and will make his start on Monday in […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes' Injury Considered Minor, Expected Back Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (thumb, forearm) is expected back Saturday. His injury is reportedly minor after he exited Thursday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals while attempting to make a diving catch in the field in the bottom of the first inning. He struck out in his only at-bat. The Pirates were cautious […]

Anthony Bender To Get First Shot At Save Chances

Miami Marlins pitcher Anthony Bender is the "go-to guy" in the ninth inning, said manager Don Mattingly. He will get the first shot to be Miami's primary closer. The 27-year-old could have competition for save chances once Dylan Floro (shoulder) returns from the 10-day injured list. The Marlins also recently acquired reliever Cole Sulser from […]

Bradley Zimmer Traded To The Blue Jays

The Cleveland Guardians traded outfielder Bradley Zimmer to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for pitcher Anthony Castro. He lost the starting right field job to Steven Kwan, and with Josh Naylor (leg) set to return to action soon, the Guardians decided to move on from Zimmer. The 29-year-old will provide depth for a loaded […]

Hunter Renfroe Dealing With Back Tightness

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Hunter Renfroe (back) was scratched from Saturday's spring training game against the Seattle Mariners with lower back tightness. According to Brewers manager Craig Counsell, the injury is "nothing serious." The 30-year-old is considered day-to-day, but Opening Day is a few days away. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the situation. He slashed […]

Chance Sisco Released By The Mariners

The Seattle Mariners released catcher Chance Sisco on Saturday. He signed a minor-league contract with Seattle in mid-March with a chance to compete for a roster spot. The 27-year-old went 2-for-9 with a run scored over eight games in Spring Training. He slashed .149/.241/.189 with three doubles and four RBI over 83 plate appearances for […]

Craig Kimbrel Implodes In Dodgers Debut

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Craig Kimbrel allowed four runs across one-third of an inning in Saturday's 10-2 exhibition loss to the San Francisco Giants. He surrendered a double and two home runs before exiting. The 33-year-old was confirmed as the team's primary closer after being traded from the Chicago White Sox to Los Angeles for […]

Trey Mancini Avoids Arbitration With One-Year Deal

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Trey Mancini avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year deal with the team that includes an option in 2023. His one-year deal reportedly is worth $7.5 million in 2022 with a $250,000 buyout on the $10 million 2023 option. The 29-year-old slashed .255/.326/.432 with 21 home runs and 71 RBI in […]

Jose Trevino Traded To The Yankees

The Texas Rangers traded catcher Jose Trevino to the New York Yankees in exchange for Albert Abreu and Robert Ahlstrom. The 29-year-old is a defensive stalwart but doesn't produce much at the plate. He slashed .239/.267/.340 with five home runs, 30 RBI, 23 runs scored, and a stolen base over 89 games for the Rangers […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Makes Opening Day Roster

Kansas City Royals shortstop prospect Bobby Witt Jr. won an Opening Day roster spot. The 21-year-old has been on a tear in spring training, slashing .407/.448/.741 with three doubles, two home runs, seven RBI and one stolen base over 10 games. According to MLB Pipeline, he is considered the top overall prospect in all of […]

Avisail Garcia (OF, MIA) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~140 pick CURRENT ADP: ~166 overall ANALYSIS: Avisail Garcia was rewarded with a four-year, $53 million contract with the Miami Marlins after posting the best year of his career with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2021. Overall, he slashed .262/.330/.490 with 29 homers, eight steals, 86 RBI, and 68 runs scored over 135 […]

Noah Fant Views Himself As A Deep Threat

Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant viewed himself as a deep threat and was frustrated with how he was used with the Denver Broncos. During an interview with 1043 The Fan, Fant said he's a deep threat, but the Broncos used him in the flat and had him try to break tackles. The 24-year-old caught […]

Lions Expected To Pick Up T.J. Hockenson's Fifth-Year Option

The Detroit Lions reportedly will pick up tight end T.J. Hockenson's (thumb) fifth-year option. Lions general manager Brad Holmes confirmed he intends to pick up the fifth-year option on Hockenson's rookie contract. The team has until May 2 to formally announce the decision as his option will guarantee the tight end of $9.4 million in […]

Patrick Peterson Back With The Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings signed free-agent defensive back Patrick Peterson to a one-year, $4 million base value deal on Wednesday. The contract includes $3.5 million guaranteed. He racked up 45 tackles, five pass defenses, an interception and a touchdown over 13 games for the Vikings in 2021. The 31-year-old missed four games last season due to […]

Bruce Arians Transitions To Front Office, Todd Bowles New HC

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians is transitioning to the front office as a senior football consultant. Defensive Coordinator Todd Bowles has been named Tampa Bay's new head coach. The 69-year-old was rumored to retire after last season but returned to coach in 2022. "When Bruce arrived in Tampa Bay three years ago, he […]

Justin Verlander (SP, HOU) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 90 CURRENT ADP: ~105 overall ANALYSIS: Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander missed last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in October 2020. The 39-year-old is expected to be ready by Opening Day, whenever that might be. He was terrific in his entire last season as a starter, owning a 2.58 ERA, 0.80 […]

J.D. Martinez Set To See "Significant Time" In Right Field

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez is will see significant time in right field this season. The Red Sox plan to platoon Jackie Bradley Jr. (against righties) and Martinez (against lefties) in right field. "It helps that J.D. can play the outfield," said Red Sox manager Alex Cora. "It's going to help us. That […]

Aroldis Chapman Could Be Used In Non-Save Situations

New York Yankees pitcher Aroldis Chapman could be used more in the eighth inning this season to keep the closer sharp during lengthier periods between save chances. According to Yankees manager Aaron Boone, getting Chapman into the eighth inning of a tight game is preferable to using him in low-adrenaline blowouts or having the lefty […]

Andrew Miller Announces Retirement

Left-handed relief pitcher Andrew Miller announced his retirement from baseball Thursday. The 36-year-old is retiring after a 16-year career. He spent the last three seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals. "The list of people who took me aside, put their arm around me, made me laugh when I needed to, or taught me something is […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Returns To Action Thursday

Miami Marlins shortstop Jazz Chisholm Jr. (hand) started in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the New York Mets. He exited Tuesday's game early after being hit by a ground ball. The 24-year-old started at second base and led off Thursday's contest. He went 1-for-2 with a walk and a run scored. The Marlins infielder slashed […]

Max Stassi, Angels Agree To Three-Year Extension

The Los Angeles Angels signed catcher Max Stassi to a three-year, $17.5 million extension on Thursday. He avoided arbitration after agreeing to terms on a one-year deal worth $3 million on Tuesday. The 31-year-old slashed .241/.326/.426 with a career-high 13 home runs, 35 RBI, and 45 runs scored in 319 plate appearances over 87 games. […]

DJ Stewart Will Undergo X-Ray On Injured Hand

Baltimore Orioles outfielder DJ Stewart (hand) will undergo an X-ray on his injured hand. He exited Wednesday's spring training game against the New York Yankees after being hit in the knuckle by a pitch in the top of the sixth inning. The 28-year-old went 1-for-3 with a strikeout before exiting. He slashed .204/.324/.374 with 12 […]

Eric Lauer Fully Recovered From Groin Issue

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday that left-hander Eric Lauer (groin) is "full go" after being scratched from his scheduled Cactus League start against the White Sox on Tuesday. His groin injury is considered minor, and he was able to throw a side session on Wednesday. The 26-year-old owned a 7-5 record with a […]

Odubel Herrera Could Miss 4-6 Weeks

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera (oblique) could miss four to six weeks due to a mild strain in his right oblique. He is expected to miss Opening Day, and it's unclear when he'll be ready to return to action. The 30-year-old re-signed on a one-year deal with the Phillies during the offseason. Herrera slashed .260/.310/.416 […]

Stephen Vogt Signs With The Athletics

Free-agent catcher Stephen Vogt signed with the Oakland A's on Wednesday. The 37-year-old rejoins the Athletics, where he spent most of his career from 2013-2017 in Oakland and was named a two-time All-Star. He underwent sports hernia surgery in mid-October but is expected to fully recover before Opening Day. Vogt will serve as the backup […]

Tyler Mahle Named Reds Opening Day Starter

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell named right-hander Tyler Mahle as the team's Opening Day starter against the Atlanta Braves on April 7. With Sonny Gray traded to the Twins and Luis Castillo (shoulder) dealing with shoulder soreness, the Reds tabbed Mahle to start the team's opener. The 27-year-old was the subject of many trade rumors […]