No Timeline For Steve Pearce's Return

Toronto Blue Jays utilityman Steve Pearce has been suffering from a calf strain this spring, and while he’s feeling better, there isn’t a timeline as for when he might get back on the field. For a good portion of the offseason, it looked as though Pearce might just have a starting role in Toronto’s outfield […]

Amed Rosario Returning On Friday

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario has been out for nearly a week after experiencing knee and groin soreness, but he’ll be back in the lineup on Friday. Rosario is tentatively scheduled to serve as the designated hitter on Friday and will put the glove back on at shortstop on Saturday. The Mets are understandably […]

Marcus Stroman Throws Again On Friday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman continues to work his way back from shoulder inflammation, but he remains uncertain for Opening Day. Stroman threw Thursday and again Friday, and finally a plan is being put in place for his return to action. However, according to manager John Gibbons, Opening Day is probably still a […]

Noah Syndergaard Strikes Out Seven Straight Nationals

As if you needed any more of a reason to believe New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard was fully recovered from the lat injury he suffered last season, Thursday’s Grapefruit League start against the Washington Nationals should be the icing on the cake. Thor threw 3 1/3 scoreless innings and at one point struck […]

Jacob DeGrom Is “Ready To Go”

The lower back stiffness limiting New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom was never considered serious, and deGrom sounds as if he’ll be ready to go moving forward. After throwing 37 pitches on Thursday, deGrom felt “wonderful” and is ready to go moving forward. As of now, deGrom is slated to make his Grapefruit League […]

Marcus Stroman To Play Catch Tomorrow

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman has been out of action this spring due to shoulder inflammation, but it sounds as though he’s progressing. Stroman is set to play catch on Thursday, which as far as we’re aware, is the first time he’ll be doing so since being shut down in late February. An […]

Amed Rosario Expects To Return This Week

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario has been out of the lineup with a knee injury, and as it turns out, he is also battling groin soreness. According to Rosario, his knee feels better, but he believes he was overcompensating for it and as a result is now dealing with the groin soreness. It doesn’t […]

Amed Rosario Receives MRI

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario has been dealing with a knee injury as of late and with things not improving, he underwent an MRI on Tuesday. Rosario initially hurt his knee on Saturday and it still did not feel quite right when attempting to run on Monday. Formerly the top prospect in the game […]

Michael Conforto Takes Batting Practice

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto took batting practice on Tuesday, the first time he’s done so since undergoing shoulder surgery near the end of last season. Conforto advanced to this point from only hitting off a tee, to hitting soft toss. While he doesn’t quite feel 100% yet, Conforto said he is swinging pretty […]

Jacob deGrom Throws Two Innings In Simulated Game

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom continues to slowly ramp up his activities in healing from lower back stiffness, and that continued with 30 pitches during two innings of a simulated game on Tuesday morning. The plan now is to let him rest for four full days before starting him in a Grapefruit League […]

Matt Harvey Hits 96 MPH Over Three Scoreless Innings

At one time, the headline that New York Mets starting pitcher Matt Harvey threw three scoreless innings might be concerning, as you may have wondered why Harvey threw only three innings. With the last few years Harvey has had, though, it’s a reason for celebration. Harvey was once again solid in his second start of […]

Michael Conforto Progressing In Batting Cage

Slowly but surely, New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto continues to progress in his rehab from shoulder surgery. Conforto ramped up his activities from only hitting off a tee to soft toss, and increased his soft toss last Friday. Now, he’s expected to advance to facing overhand throws in the batting cage on Tuesday. Given […]

Anthony Swarzak Throws Modified Bullpen Session

New York Mets reliever Anthony Swarzak (calf) threw a modified bullpen session on Monday (around 20 pitches) and emerged feeling “really good.” Swarzak has been dealing with a strained left calf, which he injured last Tuesday after running to cover first base. Assuming he continues to progress as he is now, he should be ready to […]

Amed Rosario Doing Base Running Drills

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario has been dealing with left knee irritation, but seems to be well on his way to making it back. On Monday, Rosario was out for base-running drills, but wasn’t running just yet. Rosario first suffered the ailment after being hit by a pitch on Saturday and scoring thereafter, feeling […]

Jacob deGrom To Throw Batting Practice On Sunday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (back) is set to throw live batting practice on Sunday, another step towards ensuring he is ready to go by Opening Day. Mets manager Mickey Callaway told the media that deGrom could make his Grapefruit League debut next week, assuming all goes well with Sunday’s batting practice session. deGrom […]

Jacob DeGrom Throws Bullpen Session

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (back) threw a bullpen session on Friday, emerging from it without any issues. This is another step forward for deGrom, who worried fantasy owners when it was announced he was suffering from lower back stiffness earlier this week. Assuming there are no setbacks within the hours and days to […]

Randal Grichuk Sprains Right Wrist

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk sprained his right wrist when making a fantastic diving catch on Tuesday, but fortunately, he is not expected to miss much time. That’s obviously great news for Grichuk, who is expected to see the bulk of the playing time in right field for Toronto. He brings plenty of power […]

Juan Lagares Will Play On Friday

Little by little, the New York Mets are starting to get healthy after their early rash of minor injuries. On Thursday, outfielder Yoenis Cespedes returns to the lineup and on Friday it will be fellow outfield mate Juan Lagares (hamstring). Lagares has been day-to-day with a strained left hamstring, but it was never believed to be […]

Yoenis Cespedes Back In Lineup Thursday

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes was held out a few games after dealing with mild shoulder soreness earlier in the week, but he’s back in the lineup on Thursday. It’s one day earlier than expected, as Cespedes had told the media he would be back on Friday. The issue was never expected to be […]

Matt Harvey OK Enough In Spring Debut

If New York Mets starting pitcher Matt Harvey threw the minimum innings requirements in 2017, his ERA over the innings he did pitch would have been the worst of any starting pitcher in baseball. Expectations for Harvey in 2018 are low, but the scrutiny was still the same as he made his spring training debut […]

Seung Hwan Oh's Elbow Expected To Be Fine

When the Toronto Blue Jays signed reliever Seung Hwan Oh, there were some reports indicating that his right elbow might be troublesome. This was largely due in part to Oh’s verbal agreement with the Texas Rangers falling apart due to a rumored failed physical. For now, though, it sounds like Oh’s elbow is good enough, […]

Jacob DeGrom Optimistic For Opening Day

On Tuesday, New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway told the media that starting pitcher Jacob deGrom may not be ready for Opening Day after enduring lower back stiffness this early in Spring Training. On Wednesday, deGrom himself was a bit more optimistic. After throwing a modified side session off the slope of a mound, deGrom […]

Jacob DeGrom May Not Be “Built Up Enough” For Opening Day

According to New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway, starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (back) may not be “built up enough” for Opening Day. The comment is likely in regards to the lower back stiffness deGrom is currently dealing with. While that is potentially worrisome news, not too much should be read into it on Feb. 27. What […]

Steven Matz Rocked In Spring Debut

Things had been going pretty nicely for New York Mets starting pitchers so far this spring, until Steven Matz took the hill on Tuesday against the Astros. Matz was crushed for five runs across one-plus inning pitched. He retired the side in the first inning before allowing three runs in the second inning without recording […]

Dominic Smith Taking Swings On Tuesday

In what may be the first piece of positive news we’ve heard on New York Mets first baseman Dominic Smith (quadriceps) in months, Smith is taking swings Tuesday after being officially diagnosed with a strained right quad. He was only expected to miss a few days to begin with, so this sounds about right. Smith has […]

Marcus Stroman Hoping To Throw In A Few Days

Earlier Tuesday we learned that Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman was shut down with shoulder inflammation, and now we know a little bit more about it. The team decided the shutdown was in order after Stroman threw a live batting practice session on Feb. 21. Fortunately, the MRI he received did not show any structural […]

Test Results Clean For Jacob DeGrom

For those who have been worried since news came out Tuesday morning about a stiff back for New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom, for now, breathe a sigh of relief. deGrom told the media the test results on his back were clean, and the plan remains for him to throw off the mound on Wednesday. Considering […]

Jacob deGrom To Test Back On Wednesday

To update an item posted earlier, New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom is going to test his lower back with a mound session on Wednesday. deGrom is currently dealing with lower back stiffness, but it’s not expected to be anything serious. He’s continuing with his normal throwing progression and was out stretching with the […]

Yoenis Cespedes Should Return Friday

Updating a previous item, New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (shoulder) told the media he should return to the lineup on Friday. Cespedes is dealing with a minor bout of shoulder soreness, but as you can see, it’s not expected to keep him out very long. Unless we hear more about this injury or the lingering […]

Jay Bruce To Make Spring Debut On Tuesday

With some mild injuries creeping up for some members of the New York Mets, there’s a silver lining in that at least one of them is getting better. Outfielder Jay Bruce (foot) will make his spring training debut on Tuesday, serving as the designated hitter, when the Mets take on the Astros. Bruce has been out […]