Cleveland Reassigns Mike Napoli to Minor League Camp

The Cleveland Indians reassigned first baseman Mike Napoli to minor league camp. Napoli was released by Cleveland but quickly re-signed once he accepted the fact that he would need to start the season at Triple-A Columbus. He'll serve as depth and should be up on the Cleveland roster sooner or later. It looks like Napoli's […]

Cardinals Finally Sign Greg Holland

The St. Louis Cardinals signed free-agent relief pitcher Greg Holland to a one-year, $14 million contract on Thursday. Holland waited until Opening Day to sign, so it should take him a bit to be ready to appear in a game. Once he's ready, he'll be the unquestioned closer in the St. Louis bullpen, ending the […]

Randy Gregory In the Process of Applying for Reinstatement

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory is officially in the process of applying for reinstatement after his most recent suspension. Gregory was originally suspended for failing a drug test, then failed another one while he was suspended. He was drafted 60th overall in the 2015 draft, but has made just 14 appearances due to suspension. […]

Cardinals Officially Purchase the Contract of Jack Flaherty

The St. Louis Cardinals officially purchased the contract of right-handed pitcher Jack Flaherty from Triple-A Memphis. Flaherty will be taking the rotation spot of Adam Wainwright (hamstring) and there would seem to be a decent chance that if Flaherty excels in the first half of April, he could keep a rotation spot even once Wainwright […]

Luke Gregerson Officially Placed on the Disabled List

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Luke Gregerson was officially placed on the disabled list with a hamstring strain on Wednesday. The team made the move retroactive to March 26, but Gregerson isn't expected to be ready until the middle of April. Gregerson had a rough spring, first dealing with an oblique strain and then suffering […]

Alex Reyes Placed on the Disabled List to Start the Season

St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitcher Alex Reyes (elbow) was officially placed on the 10-day disabled list on Wednesday. Reyes is almost fully recovered from Tommy John Surgery but just needs a little more time before heading back to a big league mound. He's expected to be ready to return around May 1 but may come back […]

Cardinals Officially Place Adam Wainwright on the Disabled List

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright was officially placed on the disabled list with a right hamstring strain. This was the expected move for a few days now, but now it's been made official. Wainwright is expected to be ready sometime in the middle of April. Rookie Jack Flaherty will take Wainwright's spot in […]

Luke Weaver Looks Poised to Break Out

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Luke Weaver had an excellent spring, posting a 0.55 ERA in Grapefruit League play. He struck out 19 in 16 1/3 innings, and posted a 0.67 WHIP. The young righty will start the third game of the season for the Cardinals and is a prime breakout candidate this season. He […]

Tommy Pham Posts Disappointing Spring Numbers

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham had a disappointing spring, posting a .220/.333/.373 slash line in 20 Grapefruit League games. He hit one home run and drove in five runs. Despite the pedestrian at best spring, Pham's breakout 2017 season cannot be ignored. He's one of the top options for fantasy outfielders beyond the top […]

Jedd Gyorko Slumps Through Grapefruit League Play

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Jedd Gyorko struggled this spring, posting a .186/.250/.279 slash line in 17 Grapefruit League games. He hit just one home run and drove in only six runs. Gyorko didn't need to earn the starting third base job this spring, but it still would have been nice to see him play […]

Paul DeJong Set for a Strong Sophomore Season

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong had a somewhat disappointing spring, slashing just .234/.302/.574 with four home runs and nine RBI in 18 Grapefruit League games. DeJong broke out in his rookie season last year and became one of the top fantasy shortstops. He should continue his success this season in an even stronger Cardinals […]

Kolten Wong Had a Rough Spring

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong struggled in Grapefruit League play this spring, posting a slash line of .205/.327/.273 in 18 games. Wong said he wanted to steal more bases this season, and he did steal seven this spring. Still, even with a potential 20-steal season, Wong doesn't have the upside in other categories […]

Cody Allen Pitches Well in Spring Training

Cleveland Indians closer Cody Allen pitched well in Cactus League play, posting a 1.13 ERA and 12 strikeouts in eight innings of work. He allowed just two hits all spring. Allen will resume his role as closer for a team sure to win plenty of games. He has nice strikeout upside, too, and belongs a […]

Andrew Miller Slumps Through Spring Training

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller had a rough Spring Training, posting a 7.71 ERA in seven innings pitched. It's a small sample size, of course, and Miller has enough of a track record to show that these Cactus League stats are absolutely nothing to worry about. He will continue his role as Cleveland's Swiss […]

Corey Kluber Pitches Well in the Cactus League

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber pitched well all spring, ending his Cactus League season with four wins, a 2.29 ERA, and 25 strikeouts in 19 2/3 innings. Not that Kluber needed to prove anything, but he showed that he remains a top-tier starting pitcher and someone who should again compete for the American League […]

Bradley Zimmer Struggles in Cactus League Play

Cleveland Indians outfielder Bradley Zimmer had a hard time in Cactus League play this spring, posting a slash line of .220/.304/.420 with three home runs and four RBI. Zimmer won't hit for a high average, but he has plenty of power and speed, which makes him an interesting fantasy asset in mixed leagues.

Francisco Lindor Struggles a Bit Through Spring

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor struggled a bit in Cactus League play this season, slashing just .231/.282/.538. He showed good pop, hitting five home runs and driving in 12, but wasn't getting on base at the clip he's used to. Still, it's not a concern at all with Lindor, one of the best shortstops in […]

Jason Kipnis Had an Excellent Spring

Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis had a very strong spring, slashing .346/.424/.769 in 19 Cactus League games. He also swatted six home runs and drove in 12 runs. Kipnis struggled for most of last season with inconsistency and injury issues, but he looks healthy this spring and might be ready to be back near […]

Yan Gomes Completes a Strong Cactus League Season

Cleveland Indians catcher Yan Gomes finished up a strong Spring Training, finishing with a .348/.423/.652 slash line. He hit three home runs and drove in 15 in 18 games. Gomes isn't exactly known for his bat, but if he can keep his hot spring going into the season, he could hold off some of the […]

Trevor Bauer Finishes Spring With a Strong Start

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer finished his spring with a strong start, pitching five innings, allowing just one run on three hits while striking out seven. Bauer had an inconsistent Cactus League but showed his upside with plenty of strikeouts. He still has the upside he's always had, but Bauer, as usual, comes with […]

Jose Ramirez Says He's OK

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez (finger) tweeted "I'm OK" after Tuesday's spring training game. Ramirez was forced to leave the game with a laceration to his left middle finger, putting his Opening Day availability slightly in doubt. Ramirez's tweet doesn't necessarily mean he'll play on Opening Day, but it's certainly a good sign that he won't […]

Jordan Hicks Makes the Opening Day Roster

St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Jordan Hicks has made the Opening Day roster. After his impressive Grapefruit League play, the team decided to bring the 21-year-old along to St. Louis, where he'll reportedly be part of the late-inning mix. On a team without a designated closer, Hicks has the upside to work his way into […]

Rob Refsnyder Traded to the Rays

The Cleveland Indians traded outfielder Rob Refsnyder to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for cash considerations. The move was made necessary when the club acquired left-handed relief pitcher Jack Leathersich off waivers from the Pirates. Refsnyder was hoping to make the Cleveland Opening Day roster as a reserve, but he struggled mightily in Cactus […]

Cleveland Signs Adam Rosales

The Cleveland Indians signed free-agent infielder Adam Rosales to a minor league contract. Rosales was with the Philadelphia Phillies for most of spring training, but was cut last week. He'll provide depth at Triple-A Columbus for now but should see work as a utility infielder in the major leagues at some point this season. He's […]

Jordan Milbrath Returned to Cleveland

The Pittsburgh Pirates returned Rule 5 pick Jordan Milbrath to the Cleveland Indians, who then assigned him to the Triple-A Columbus roster. Milbrath was the eighth overall pick in the Rule 5 draft, but the Pirates just couldn't find a spot for him on the 25-man roster. He's a 26-year-old right-handed pitcher who will serve […]

Cleveland Claims Jack Leathersich

The Cleveland Indians claimed left-handed relief pitcher Jack Leathersich off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates and optioned him to Triple-A Columbus. He struggled in spring training this season, allowing six runs on five hits and six walks in just 4 2/3 innings, but he's a decent bullpen depth piece for Cleveland.

Jose Ramirez Forced to Leave Tuesday's Game

Cleveland Indians infielder Jose Ramirez was forced to leave Tuesday's spring training game due to a laceration on his left middle finger. He's listed as day-to-day, but manager Terry Francona said more information would be provided later on. For now, it doesn't seem like a serious injury, but with Opening Day just two days away, […]

"Safe to Say" Nick Foles Will Remain an Eagle

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson told ESPN reporter Sal Paolantonio that it is now "safe to say" that Super Bowl MVP quarterback Nick Foles will remain with the team for the start of the 2018 season. There were plenty of rumors swirling that Foles would be traded this offseason, but the Eagles reportedly never received […]

Carlos Carrasco Finishes Up a Rough Spring

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco finished up a rough Cactus League season on Monday night, pitching four innings while allowing six runs on five hits. Carrasco closes out the spring with a 7.71 ERA and five home runs allowed in 18 2/3 innings. Still, he flashed his upside, striking out 23 and walking only […]

Rob Refsnyder Won't Make the Opening Day Roster

Cleveland Indians infielder Rob Refsnyder has been informed that he will not make the Opening Day roster. Refsnyder had a chance to make the team as a backup infielder, but he struggled in Cactus League play, hitting just .191/.298/.362. He'll likely make some big league appearances this season, but he won't have any legitimate fantasy […]