Colt Emerson, Lazaro Montes Reassigned To Minor-League Camp

On Wednesday, the Seattle Mariners' top two prospects, infielder Colt Emerson (MLB No. 20) and outfielder Lazaro Montes (MLB No. 42), were reassigned to minor-league camp. Emerson was Seattle's first-round pick in 2023 is a .290 hitter thus far in his MiLB career, and carries an elite OBP of .419 with his ability to get […]

Matt Brash Throws Live Batting Practice On Wednesday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Matt Brash threw a live batting practice session on Wednesday, the first time he's done so since having an internal brace procedure on his elbow last May. The hitters were instructed not to swing in this particular session, but Brash was pleased with how it went, with the fastball sitting mostly […]

J.J. Wetherholt Reassigned To Minor-League Camp

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop prospect J.J. Wetherholt was reassigned to minor-league camp on Wednesday. The Cardinals' 2024 first-round draft pick earned a roster invite this spring but will need more seasoning before returning to the big leagues. The left-handed hitter played just 29 games at Single-A last season but showed well with a .295/.405/.400 slash […]

Jordan Walker Goes Through Running Progression, On Track For Opening Day

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker (knee) made progress in his return from left knee inflammation, according to manager Oli Marmol. The 22-year-old worked on baserunning movement and did some work in the batting cage. A return to spring games should be around the corner if all goes to plan, and the expectation remains that […]

Zac Veen Homers, Collects Three RBI On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Zac Veen had a productive day at the plate on Tuesday, going 2-for-2 with a double, a home run, three RBI, and one run scored in Tuesday's 8-5 Cactus League loss to the Reds. The former ninth-overall draft pick is now 9-for-31 (.290) this spring with two home runs and four […]

Keegan Thompson Will Not Travel With Club For Tokyo Series

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Keegan Thompson will not be among the 31 players included in the team's travel roster for the Tokyo Series coming up in Japan. The righty had allowed three earned runs in only four-and-two-thirds innings pitched so far this spring, with all three runs coming via solo home runs. Unfortunately for Thompson, […]

Jace Jung Hits First Home Run Of The Spring

Detroit Tigers third baseman prospect Jace Jung belted his first home run of the spring in a 1-for-3 day at the plate in a 3-1 Grapefruit League win over the Braves on Tuesday. The former first-round draft pick is 4-for-28 (.160) this spring, but despite the lack of production, he appears to have the inside […]

Yanquiel Fernandez Optioned To Triple-A Albuquerque

The Colorado Rockies optioned outfield prospect Yanquiel Fernandez to Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday. The 22-year-old went 7-for-26 (.269) in Cactus League action with one home run and a 2:8 BB:K. Rockies fans will have to wait a bit longer to see how the left-handed hitter's power will play at Coors Field, which, according to MLB.com's […]

Everson Pereira Optioned To Triple-A On Tuesday

The New York Yankees optioned outfield prospect Everson Pereira to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday despite having a strong showing this spring. Through eight Grapefruit League games, the Yankees' 14th-overall prospect was 6-for-17 (.353) with a pair of home runs, but there is no spot for him in the outfield at the moment, although he had […]

Spencer Jones Reassigned To Minor-League Camp

The New York Yankees reassigned outfield prospect Spencer Jones to minor-league camp on Tuesday. Jones' first spring training with the Yankees ended with mixed results. On a positive note, the 6-foot-6 slugger finished 6-for-20 (.300) with two home runs, six RBI, and a stolen base over nine games, but on the downside, the left-handed hitter […]

Brooks Lee, Edouard Julien Both Expected To See Time At Second

Minnesota Twins second basemen Brooks Lee and Edouard Julien are the favorites to make the team out of camp and share duties manning second base for Minnesota. The Twins also have super-utility man Willi Castro, who can play the position as well, but would likely see time all over the field after playing five different […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Expected To Man Shortstop For Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa is expected to be the primary option at the position come Opening Day. Oneil Cruz has been moved to center field, so the position is now Kiner-Falefa's, and the Bucs also have Jared Triolo on hand, who can play there if needed. Kiner-Falefa is probably a better real-life ball player […]

Dedniel Nunez Faces Live Hitters, Still Has A Shot At Opening Day

New New York Mets relief pitcher Dedniel Nunez (forearm) faced live hitters in camp on Monday for the first time this spring. The 28-year-old missed most of the second half of last season with a strained right flexor tendon but had been superb before the injury. Combined with already having had Tommy John surgery in […]

Mitch Garver Homers, Leaves Game After Hit-By-Pitch

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Mitch Garver blasted a two-run home run in Monday's 7-5 Cactus League loss to the Brewers, then exited the contest after being hit by a pitch in the wrist area in his next at-bat. The Mariners are still awaiting the results of X-rays but are obviously hoping for the best outcome […]

Jacob Amaya Exits With Hip Tightness On Monday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Jacob Amaya left Monday's 10-3 Cactus League loss to the Athletics after experiencing left hip tightness. The injury doesn't sound serious, so consider the 26-year-old day-to-day for now. The former 11th-round draft pick has been battling the Sox's fourth-overall prospect Colson Montgomery to be the team's Opening Day shortstop, although it […]

Derek Law Intent On Breaking Nats' Workload Record

In 2025, Washington Nationals relief pitcher Derek Law has his sights set on breaking the team's innings pitched record for a reliever. As such, the 34-year-old is just starting to ramp up, throwing to live batters for the first time this spring despite being fully healthy. The intent is to not put any unnecessary stress […]

Tomoyuki Sugano Strong Again, Strikes Out Five In Three Innings

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano dazzled for three innings in Sunday's 4-3 Grapefruit League win over the Twins, allowing no runs, hits, or walks in the contest while striking out five of the nine batters he faced. That makes seven scoreless innings for the righty this spring, allowing four hits thus far with a […]

Kyle Tucker Hits First Cactus League Home Run

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker finally collected his first hit of the spring season on Sunday, a solo home run in the third inning of an 8-6 Cactus League loss to the Giants. The left-handed hitter flied out in his only other at-bat during the contest. That brings his spring batting average to .048, now […]

Clay Holmes Strikes Out Eight In Grapefruit League Win

New York Mets starting pitcher Clay Holmes impressed on Sunday, striking out eight batters in 3 2/3 innings of work, allowing zero runs on just one hit and three walks in a 7-6 Grapefruit League win over the Nationals. The righty has yet to allow a run this spring in 11 innings, yielding a total […]

Matt Manning Optioned To Triple-A Toledo

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Manning was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Sunday following a spring in which he allowed eight earned runs on 10 hits and eight walks while striking out six batters in six innings of work. The former ninth-overall draft pick spent most of 2024 at Triple-A but made five starts for […]

Erasmo Ramirez Expected To Miss Extended Time

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Erasmo Ramirez has a "significant tear" in his right shoulder and is expected to miss an extended period. The 34-year-old signed a minor league deal in February with an invite to camp and, at the very least, would have provided some veteran depth in the minors if he did not make […]

Gerrit Cole Recommended For Tommy John Surgery, Awaiting Second Opinion

The ominous "concern" surrounding New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole's throwing elbow received some devastating clarity on Sunday when it was reported that the veteran has been recommended to undergo Tommy John surgery. The six-time All-Star is still awaiting a second opinion, but GM Brian Cashman had already stated they were preparing for the […]

Key Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Know for 2025 Drafts

Not all fantasy baseball drafts are created equal -- some leagues may have eight teams, some 12, and some maybe 16 or more. Perhaps there are a few bench spots or there could be numerous bench spots to fill. For managers in those larger leagues or leagues that have a plethora of bench spots, you'll […]

Athletics, Lawrence Butler Agree To A Seven-Year, $65.5 Million Extension

The Athletics and their dynamic young outfielder Lawrence Butler have agreed to a seven-year, $65.5 million contract extension. In 2024, the former sixth-round draft pick slashed .262/.317/.490 with 22 home runs and 18 stolen bases in just 125 games (451 PA). The 24-year-old is a power-speed threat, batting atop the A's lineup in front of […]

Padres Reassign Ethan Salas, Leodalis De Vries To Minor League Camp

The San Diego Padres reassigned two of their top prospects, catcher Ethan Salas and shortstop Leodalis De Vries, to minor-league camp. Both were invited to spring training, but neither was expected to make the team at 18 years of age. It was surely valuable experience for both players for whom the Padres have high hopes. […]

Braves Reassign Jose Devers To Minor-League Camp

The Atlanta Braves have reassigned infielder Jose Devers to minor-league camp. The 25-year-old tallied 10 at-bats in Grapefruit League play, collecting one hit and a walk while striking out three times. The left-handed hitter will likely start out at Triple-A, which is where he spent nearly all of 2024, but in the Marlins organization. The […]

Agustin Ramirez Drills First Home Run Of The Spring

Miami Marlins catcher/first base prospect Agustin Ramirez belted his first home run of the spring on Thursday, and it couldn't have come at a better time. With the Marlins trailing 1-0 in the ninth, Ramirez drilled a solo blast that would tie the game 1-1, which would go on to be the final score in […]

Giants Reassign Carson Whisenhunt To Minor-League Camp

The San Francisco Giants have reassigned their top pitching prospect Carson Whisenhunt to minor-league camp. The former second-round draft pick made two appearances for the Giants this spring, throwing three innings of scoreless ball while yielding one hit, no walks, and striking out two. The 6-foot-3 hurler registered a 5.42 ERA in his first taste […]

Chicago Reassigns Noah Schultz, Hagen Smith To Minor-League Camp

The Chicago White Sox have reassigned pitching prospects Noah Schultz and Hagen Smith to minor-league camp. Schultz finishes Cactus League action with three innings pitched, allowing zero earned runs, one hit, and three walks while striking out one. The Sox's 2021 first-round draft pick dominated at Double-A last season with a 1.48 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, […]

Tim Anderson Debuts In Outfield On Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Tim Anderson saw his first outfield action of the spring on Wednesday after he started at center field for the Halos in their 5-3 Cactus League loss to the Dodgers. Manager Ron Washington indicated earlier this spring that Anderson would see some time in the outfield despite not having logged any […]