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Nick Delmonico Feels 100 Percent
Chicago White Sox outfielder Nick Delmonico (shoulder) hit off a tee on Wednesday and said he feels 100 percent. Delmonico suffered a partial dislocation of his left shoulder when he collided with teammate Tyler Saladino. It sounds like the injury isn’t as serious as it could have been and Delmonico should be ready for Opening […]
Victor Caratini Dealing With Knee Soreness
Chicago Cubs catcher Victor Caratini (knee) is dealing with a sore knee after he was hit by a pitch and then had a collision at home plate. Caratini remains day-to-day. Caratini holds no fantasy value and is likely to spend most of 2018 in Triple-A Iowa.
Pedro Strop Close To Returning
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Pedro Strop (calf) said Wednesday that he is close to making his Spring Training debut. Strop has been dealing with a calf injury for most of Spring Training and will hope to be ready by Opening Day. Aside from leagues with holds, Strop doesn’t provide much help to fantasy owners.
Eloy Jimenez Optioned To Double-A
Chicago White Sox top prospect Eloy Jimenez has been optioned to Double-A Birmingham. Jimenez was never expected to make the Opening Day roster, but it’s a bit of a surprise that the club will start him at Double-A over Triple-A. Jimenez remains one of the best prospects in the game and remains a strong stash, as […]
Ian Happ Remains Hot
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ continues to have an impressive Spring Training. Happ hit his fifth home run of the spring on Tuesday off of Madison Bumgarner. Happ has hit .385 so far this spring and is showing a lot of power. Coming off of a rookie season in which he hit 24 home runs […]
Addison Russell Hits First Home Run Of Spring
Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell hit his first home run of the spring Tuesday evening. Russell finished the game 2-for-3 and is off to a nice start this spring with a .364 batting average. Russell is a good candidate to outperform his draft value in 2018 after a rough 2017 both on and off the […]
Tyler Chatwood Strikes Out Nine
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Tyler Chatwood is off to a good start with his new club. On Tuesday, Chatwood struck out nine Giants over five innings, allowing just one hit and two walks. Chatwood has a cool 0.82 ERA with 12 strikeouts in 11 innings this spring, and pitching his home games outside Colorado this […]
Avisail Garcia Off To Hot Start In Spring
Coming off a breakout season in 2017, Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia is off to a nice start in spring training. Garcia is looking to prove that 2017 was no fluke and has hit .313 over his first 32 at-bats this spring with four doubles. Garcia is unlikely to produce like he did in […]
Javier Baez Could Return By The Weekend
Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (hamstring) could return by the end of the weekend. Baez hurt his hamstring last Thursday, but said he is ready to return and is “110 percent.” Baez remains a good power option and is eligible at both second base and shortstop in most formats.
Evan Longoria Plans To Play Wednesday
San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (ankle, foot) is expected to return to the Giants lineup on Wednesday. Longoria has been sidelined for around a week due to soreness in his left ankle and heel. Longoria should be available for Opening Day.
Kyle Schwarber Having A Strong Spring
Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber hit his third home run of the spring on Sunday. Schwarber has been having a very positive spring and has hit .333 thus far. Schwarber is a full year recovered from new surgery and makes for a strong bounce-back candidate in 2018. He should be targeted in the middle rounds […]
Jose Quintana Throws Simulated Game On Monday
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jose Quintana threw a simulated game on Monday. Quintana threw 63 pitches over five innings. Quintana focused on his inside fastball to righties as well as changing speeds on his curveball. Quintana should return top-30 value for starting pitchers in 2018 and makes for a fine SP2 in mixed leagues.
Mike Montgomery Makes Tweak In Delivery
Chicago Cubs pitcher Mike Montgomery believes that a tweak in his delivery will make him better equipped to handle both starting and bullpen work. Montgomery has noticed that by taking a shorter stride in his delivery, he is seeing a sharper break on his curveball and other pitches. Montgomery will be the next man up […]
Giants Won’t Make Move For Greg Holland
Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports that the San Francisco Giants won’t be going after free-agent closer Greg Holland. It’s no surprise, as there has never been much talk about Holland being an option for the Giants. Baggarly also notes the Giants preference to keep compensatory picks as well as staying below the competitive-balance act. […]
Yoan Moncada Hits Home Run On Sunday
Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada hit his first home run of the spring on Sunday. Moncada finished the game 1-for-4. One of the more exciting prospects in the game, Moncada has struggled to the tune of a .219 batting average with seven strikeouts in 32 at-bats. Moncada came on towards the end of […]
Jose Abreu Off To A Slow Start This Spring
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu has come out of the gate cold so far in spring training. Over his first 28 at-bats, the slugger has only five hits. The good news is that three of his five hits have gone for extra bases and he has scored six runs. There isn't much to […]
Tyler Saladino Placed In Concussion Protocol
Chicago White Sox infielder Tyler Saladino (concussion) has been placed in the MLB concussion protocol and will miss a minimum of seven days. Saladino is dealing with a minor concussion and suffered the injury when he collided with outfielder Nick Delmonico going for a pop-up. Saladino is expected to be the White Sox's utilityman in […]
Nick Delmonico Seperates Shoulder
Chicago White Sox outfielder Nick Delmonico (shoulder) suffered a partial separation of his shoulder on Sunday. The injury occurred when he collided with infielder Tyler Saladino as both were going after a pop-up. Manager Rick Renteria said both Delmonico and Saladino are day-to-day and that more information would be available on Monday. If Delmonico were […]
Eloy Jimenez Returns To Lineup
Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (knee) will make his first start for the White Sox on Sunday. One of the game's best prospects, Jimenez had been dealing with inflammation in his left knee. It was never considered a serious injury, but the White Sox had every reason to be cautious. Jimenez pinch hit on […]
Willson Contreras Out With Illness
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (illness) will be out of Sunday’s lineup as he is battling an illness. Contreras said he is feeling better and is likely to be back in action on Tuesday. Contreras should be one of the first catchers off the board in 2018 drafts.
Javier Baez Feels 110 Percent
Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (hamstring) said that he is feeling 110 percent when asked about his hamstring. Baez went down earlier in the week after hurting his hamstring rounding first base on a double. Baez hasn’t played the rest of the week, but it’s great news that he is feeling better. The Cubs will […]
Evan Longoria Doesn’t Expect To Miss Time With Ankle Soreness
San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (ankle) said on Saturday that he is day-to-day with left ankle joint soreness. Longoria was a last minute scratch prior to Friday’s game. Longoria said that he’s dealt with plantar fasciitis in the same foot but does not know if it’s related to his current issue. The good […]
Bud Norris To Start Season In Bullpen
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Bud Norris has stated his desire to pitch out of the bullpen over starting. Norris is coming off of a solid season with the Angels and was their closer throughout part of the year. Norris is likely to be a swing man out of the bullpen for the Cardinals, but […]
Javier Baez Expected To Play Next Week
Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (hamstring) had an MRI on Saturday and received good news. The damage on his hamstring was minimal and he is expected to play next week. Baez is set to play every day in 2018 and will offer above-average power at both middle infield positions.
Luis Robert Out Six Weeks
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (thumb) has been ruled out six weeks with a moderate thumb sprain. Robert was having a nice spring prior to suffering the injury and remains an exciting prospect. It will be a couple of more years before Robert is able to help fantasy teams.
Eloy Jimenez To Return Sunday
Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (knee) said that he is ready to play on Sunday. Jimenez has been dealing with tendinitis in his left knee since early in camp, but it was never considered a serious injury. Jimenez will start the season in Triple-A, but is likely to force his way onto the big […]
Buster Posey Gets Cortisone Shot
San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (ankle) received a cortisone shot, which helped calm down inflammation in his ankle. Posey also took an MRI exam, which ruled out anything serious. Posey is hoping he is good to go now and was in Friday’s lineup, going 3-for-3 with two doubles and two runs scored.
Nate Jones And Joakim Soria In Contention For White Sox's Closer Role
Chicago White Sox manager Rick Renteria is not ready to name the team's closer. The battle seems to be between relief pitchers Nate Jones and Joakim Soria, but Renteria said he won’t hesitate to use the best guy for the right situation. For now it appears it will be a mix-and-match situation between the two, […]
Evan Longoria Dealing With Sore Heel
San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (heel) was scratched from Friday’s lineup. There is no update yet on how he suffered the injury and how long he will be sidelined. For the first time in his career, Longoria will be wearing a uniform that isn’t a Tampa Bay Rays one, and he should put […]
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 […]
