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Antonio Senzatela Will Pitch In B Game On Tuesday
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela, who has been dealing with a hamstring strain since March 1, will pitch in a B game against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, according to Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post. He's scheduled to throw three innings and should then pitch in a Cactus League game on Sunday, […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoTrevor Rosenthal Threw A Bullpen On Sunday
Oakland Athletics reliever Trevor Rosenthal, who's been dealing with a mild groin strain, threw a successful bullpen session on Sunday and should make his Cactus League debut in two days. Rosenthal has been ramping up since straining his groin last week and should be good to go for Opening Day if he doesn't have any […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoBrendan Rodgers Could Be Ready For Opening Day
Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers, who injured his hamstring on Saturday while attempting to steal second base, has a shot to be ready for Opening Day. Rockies manager Bud Black told reporters on Sunday that the "training staff is encouraged" by Rodgers' hamstring. "Some of the things they look for--if he feels it walking, […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoTejay Antone Has A Mild Groin Strain
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tejay Antone exited Sunday's Cactus League start vs. the San Diego Padres with a mild groin strain. Antone started the game and left after 2 2/3 innings. He re-entered the game in the fourth, which you're allowed to do this spring, and threw a few warmup pitches before meeting with trainers […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoAdrian Houser Leaves Early With Thumb Discomfort
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Adrian Houser exited Sunday's Cactus League start vs. the Seattle Mariners with right thumb discomfort. The 28-year-old right-hander worked 2 2/3 scoreless innings on Sunday with one strikeout and two walks before exiting the game. Houser was having a solid spring so far as he's only allowed one run over his […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoLorenzo Cain Should See Game Action This Weekend
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain, who's been dealing with a nagging quadriceps injury, should be ready to play in Cactus League games this coming weekend, according to manager Craig Counsell. Cain's quad issue has been described as "very minor" in the past but it's kept him out all month. If he's able to get some […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoMaikel Franco Nearing A Deal With The Orioles
Free agent third baseman Maikel Franco is "moving close" to a deal with the Baltimore Orioles, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Heyman later added that both sides are working on it but nothing is official as of now. Franco has been also been linked to the Braves and the Mets but the Orioles […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoChris Martin Will Make Debut In Next Two Days
Atlanta Braves reliever Chris Martin will make his Grapefruit League debut within the next two days, according to manager Brian Snitker. The Braves skipper noted that Martin is healthy and that everything is fine with him. He's just been pitching in simulated games as opposed to live ones. The 34-year-old righty was excellent for the […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoKwang Hyun Kim Experiencing Some Back Tightness
Saint Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim is dealing with some tightness in his back following a bullpen session three days ago, according to manager Mike Shildt. "Nothing that's overly concerning from a long term situation," Shildt added. He also noted that Kim has been responding well to treatment to help loosen up his […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoWil Myers Dealing With Right Knee Inflammation
San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers is dealing with some right knee soreness, which kept him out of Saturday's Cactus League game vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks. Beat writer Jeff Sanders noted that Myers went through practice fine on Saturday but that it was cold outside and his knee tightened up on him, which forced him […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoMike Fiers Will Have MRI On Sunday
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Mike Fiers will undergo an MRI on his hip/back on Sunday after experiencing a setback. A's manager Bob Melvin previously told reporters that Fiers was behind the other starters in his throwing program due to a back issue and apparently it's gotten worse. There is a good chance he's not ready […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoJi-Man Choi Will Be Shut Down 7-10 Days
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi will be shut down 7-10 days due to right knee inflammation. The first baseman has been dealing with right knee tightness and soreness over the last few days and met with team doctors earlier on Saturday. Rays manager Kevin Cash told reporters that the team isn't "overly concerned" […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoBrandon Belt Had COVID-19 In January
San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt told reporters on Saturday that he had COVID-19 back in January and also contracted mononucleosis a few weeks ago. "It's a long ordeal and obviously wasn't that fun, but right now I feel I'm getting back on track," the 32-year-old first baseman said. Belt has had quite the […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoDevin Williams Throws 25 Pitches in Live BP
Milwaukee Brewers reliever Devin Williams threw 25 pitches in a live batting practice session Saturday. The reigning NL Rookie of The Year missed Milwaukee's Wild Card series last season due to a shoulder issue. The Brewers are rightfully taking a measured approach with the 26-year-old's throwing program this spring. He told reporters after his bullpen […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoBrendan Rodgers Injures Hamstring While Stealing Second
Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers injured his hamstring while attempting to steal second base in the fifth inning of Saturday's Cactus League game vs. the Mariners. Rodgers was 1-for-2 with an RBI single for exiting the game. He stopped short and starting limping before dropping to the ground as he approached second base. He […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoGarrett Hampson Leading Off On Saturday
Colorado Rockies second baseman Garrett Hampson is leading off on Saturday against the Seattle Mariners in Cactus League play. This will be the fourth time this spring that the 26-year-old has led off for the Rockies this spring. While Hampson is a second baseman by trade, he's played the majority of Cactus League games in […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoDaniel Bard To Close Games For The Rockies
Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Daniel Bard has been named the team's closer, according to manager Bud Black. Nick Groke of The Athletic said that the 35-year-old right-hander will be used as the team's primary ninth-inning man "at least to start the season." Fellow reliever Scott Oberg, who was a dark horse candidate to win the […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoC.J. Cron Continues To Rake This Spring
Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron went 2-for-3 with a pair of singles, one RBI, and a run scored in Thursday's Cactus League game against the Chicago Cubs. The 31-year-old first baseman has been mashing this spring for the Rockies. He's now batting .316/.350/.579 with a home run and a pair of RBI over 19 […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoAustin Gomber Fans Five Over Three Innings On Wednesday
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Austin Gomber pitched well in Wednesday's Cactus League start against the San Diego Padres. The southpaw allowed no runs on three hits with a pair of walks and five strikeouts over three innings pitched. It wasn't the typical star-studded Padres lineup, as they were missing Fernando Tatis Jr. and Wil Myers, […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoChi Chi Gonzalez Allows One Run Over Three Innings
Colorado Rockies pitcher Chi Chi Gonzalez picked up the win in Wednesday's 11-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Cactus League play. Gonzalez scattered four hits over his three innings with one punch out. The only run he gave up was courtesy of a Carson Kelly solo home run in the bottom of the second […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoA.J. Puk Will Throw A Simulated Game On Tuesday
Oakland Athletics pitcher A.J. Puk will throw a simulated game on Tuesday, according to manager Bob Melvin. He will pitch two innings at the team complex and will throw another simulated game on Saturday if all goes well. "Hopefully he's into a regular game," following the simulated work, Melvin added. The former top-prospect hasn't pitched […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoSam Huff Begins Light Baseball Activities On Tuesday
Texas Rangers catcher Sam Huff, who suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain at the beginning of camp, started light baseball activities on Tuesday, according to Jeff Wilson of the Forth Worth Star-Telegram. The 23-year-old backstop is the Rangers' No. 2 prospect and was very impressive over his limited appearances last season. He slashed .355/.394/.742 with […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoJoely Rodriguez Will Throw Off A Mound This Week
Texas Rangers reliever Joely Rodriguez, who reported to camp with a sprained ankle, is scheduled to throw off a mound this week, according to beat writer Jeff Wilson. Rangers GM Jon Daniels said Rodriguez was "a couple weeks behind" the other relievers once camp started so it's encouraging that he's progressed to mound work this […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoChris Davis Seeking Specialist For Sore Back
Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis is seeking a specialist for his sore back, according to manager Brandon Hyde. Davis has been day-to-day with a lower back strain since last week and currently there is no timetable for his return. Davis was limited to just 16 games last season while dealing with patellar tendinitis in […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoCarlos Carrasco Will Build Up Through Live BP
New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco will build up his strength through live batting practices as opposed to Grapefruit League games, according to manager Luis Rojas. The team would rather have the 33-year-old ramp up in the controlled environment of batting practice before getting him reps in actual games. Carrasco was a late arrival […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoMiles Mikolas Will Not Throw Bullpen On Wednesday
Saint Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas will not throw a bullpen session on Wednesday as was originally scheduled. The 32-year-old right-hander has been dealing with a shoulder issue in addition to a flexor tendon strain in his throwing elbow. He played some aggressive catch on Tuesday but had to cut it short due to […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoKyle Freeland Looks Good In Spring Debut
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland had a solid outing on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds in Cactus League play. The southpaw allowed no runs on two hits with a walk and two punch-outs over three innings of work. The 27-year-old lefty has come crashing back down to earth since his breakout 2018 campaign when […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoElias Diaz Picks Up A Pair Of Hits On Monday
Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz went 2-for-2 with a pair of singles in Monday's Cactus League game vs the Cincinnati Reds. Diaz is now 4-for-10 this Spring with a pair of doubles and one RBI. It's a small sample size but a .400/.400/.600 batting line is a solid clip for the 30-year-old backstop. He's not […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoScott Oberg Will Throw Live BP Session On Monday
Colorado Rockies reliever Scott Oberg will throw a live batting practice session on Monday. The 30-year-old has yet to pitch in a Cactus League game this spring as he's been recovering from surgeries that he underwent last September due to blood clotting issues in his throwing arm. He will be evaluated by coaches, training, and […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoAntonio Senzatela Threw A Side Session On Sunday
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela, who suffered a right hamstring strain on March 1, threw a "light side" session on Sunday, according to beat writer Thomas Harding. The hamstring issue has set the right-hander back as he's yet to make an official appearance in a Cactus League game this spring. It sounds like he's […]
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