Alek Thomas Retools His Swing

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas came to spring training this year with a retooled swing. In his two years in the big leagues, Thomas has been a below-average hitter, and his biggest problem has been loading his weight awkwardly over the outside of his back foot. From a closed position, he had to pull his […]

Austin Barnes Returns For Dodgers On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes (back) is returning to Cactus League action on Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox. Barnes will do the catching and hit eighth in the batting order. A back injury caused the Dodgers to scratch Barnes from the spring lineup on Tuesday, but it obviously wasn't a serious issue and […]

Ernie Clement Could Make Opening Day Roster

Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith says not to rule out Toronto Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement for the team's Opening Day roster. Clement is out of minor-league options, and rival teams have been eyeing him, while some pro scouts have been impressed with what they've seen. "They like him," a scout from another team said. "He doesn't […]

Michael Stefanic Making Progress

Los Angeles Angels infielder Michael Stefanic (quadriceps) is running outdoors and taking live batting practice in camp on Wednesday. He is making progress, but there remains no timetable for his return to Cactus League games. Stefanic is working his way back from a left-quadriceps strain that he suffered on Feb. 24, but he appears to […]

Robert Stephenson Throwing A Bullpen Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels reliever Robert Stephenson (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session in camp on Wednesday. Manager Ron Washington said Stephenson will have time to get the innings he needs before Opening Day on March 28. The 31-year-old right-hander is also scheduled to throw another bullpen at some point this weekend, and if […]

Anthony Rendon Working Out Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (groin) is going through a regular workout in camp on Wednesday. Rendon was shut down in spring training for a few days after having some groin discomfort on Sunday. It looks like the issue isn't too serious, though, so the 33-year-old veteran could return to Cactus League action […]

Tommy Kahnle Likely To Open On Injured List

New York Yankees right-handed reliever Tommy Kahnle (shoulder) felt no pain in his right shoulder during a bullpen session in camp on Wednesday, but he acknowledged he's behind the other relievers and isn't likely to be included on the Opening Day roster. Kahnle's shoulder inflammation took longer to clear up in the offseason, so he […]

Alex Verdugo Playing On Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo (leg) returned to the team's Grapefruit League game on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays and was starting in left field while batting seventh in the lineup. Verdugo was hit by a pitch on his left leg last Saturday and was scratched from the spring game on Sunday as […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow Lined Up For Korea Series

Both Los Angeles Dodgers right-handers Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tyler Glasnow are being lined up to pitch in the two-game series in Korea against the division-rival San Diego Padres on March 20-21. Yamamoto is scheduled to throw three to four innings against the Chicago White Sox in a Cactus League game on Wednesday, while Glasnow will […]

Nationals Agree With Eddie Rosario On Split Contract

The Washington Nationals agreed with free-agent outfielder Eddie Rosario on a split contract on Wednesday. The deal could earn Rosario up to $4 million in 2024 with incentives. The deal is pending a physical, according to sources. The 32-year-old veteran outfielder has a good shot of cracking Washington's major-league roster in the midst of their […]

Luis Medina Has Grade 2 Knee Sprain, Won't Be Ready For Opening Day

Oakland Athletics right-hander Luis Medina (knee) was diagnosed with a Grade 2 MCL sprain. There is no timetable for his return, but manager Mark Kotsay said Medina definitely won't be ready for the start of the 2024 regular season at the end of March. The 24-year-old left his Cactus League start early on Monday with […]

Bo Naylor Returning To Action Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians catching prospect Bo Naylor (back) is back in the team's Cactus League lineup on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, starting behind the plate and batting cleanup for the Guardians. It will be the 24-year-old's second spring training game because of back spasms that kept him out for around a week. But he's back […]

Jonathan India To Make Cactus League Debut Friday

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that second baseman Jonathan India (foot) is on track to make his spring training debut on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. India dealt with plantar fasciitis in his left foot last year and was still bothered by it at the start of spring training, so the Reds have […]

Lucas Giolito Going For Second Opinion

Boston Red Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito (elbow) will have a second opinion on Monday from Dr. Dugas in Alabama. Manager Alex Cora said that surgery is a possibility, but the team will know more next week. Dugas is the same doctor that did Garrett Whitlock's Tommy John surgery. The 29-year-old is dealing with a partially […]

Kenley Jansen Set For Live Batting Practice Session

Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen (lat) is scheduled to throw his first live batting practice session of camp on Wednesday, but it could be postponed due to rain. The Red Sox won't take any chances with the field being wet. Jansen reported right-lat soreness early in camp and was shut down, but it's not […]

Adolis Garcia Making Cactus League Debut Wednesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia (oblique) is making his Cactus League debut on Wednesday versus the Colorado Rockies, serving as the designated hitter and batting third in the lineup. Garcia suffered a moderate left-oblique strain during the World Series last fall, and the Rangers chose not to take any chances with the 31-year-old outfielder early […]

Nick Bosa Could Use Assistance On Defensive Line

The Athletic's Matt Barrows identifies defensive end as the San Francisco 49ers' biggest offseason need in 2024, although offensive tackle is another big need given left tackle Trent Williams' age (35) and the fact that right tackle Colton McKivitz gave up a team-high nine sacks in 2023. But right now the Niners have just one […]

Steelers Expected To Cut Allen Robinson II

The Pittsburgh Steelers already released Chukwuma Okorafor, Mitch Trubisky and Pressley Harvin III, clearing nearly $13 million in 2024 salary cap space, and wide receiver Allen Robinson II is expected to be next, according to The Athletic's Mark Kaboly. The Steelers acquired Robinson in a trade from the Rams last year under the notion that […]

Eagles Might Need Two New Cornerbacks

The Philadelphia Eagles defense allowed the fifth-most explosive plays last year due to the instability of their secondary. Cornerback James Bradberry was burned frequently in critical man-to-man situations. Even if the 30-year-old is able to rebound in 2024, the Eagles need to consider the age of No. 1 corner Darius Slay (32 years old), who […]

Jets Need Offensive-Line Help

The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt writes that the New York Jets' biggest offseason need in 2024 is their offensive line, and it's been the case for most of the last decade (if not longer). It should help that the Jets have veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, although he's 40 years old and coming off an Achilles tear. […]

Shohei Ohtani's Elbow Rehab Is Essentially Complete

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) said his right-elbow rehab as a hitter is essentially complete. Case in point: He has played in back-to-back spring training games and will be back in the Cactus League lineup on Wednesday. Ohtani had elbow surgery last year and will not be available to pitch at all […]

Tommy Edman Resumes Baseball Activities

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that center fielder Tommy Edman (wrist) resumed playing catch and hitting off a tee in camp on Tuesday. The next steps for Edman will be hitting with front toss and coach pitch, according to the skipper. Edman was recently shut down for a period after experiencing pain in […]

Cowboys Picking Up Micah Parsons' Fifth-Year Option

The Dallas Cowboys have picked up All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons' fifth-year option as a defensive end, even though he's listed as a pass-rushing linebacker on the team's depth charts. As a result, Parsons will earn $21.32 million in 2025 as a defensive end, instead of the $24 million he would have been paid if he […]

Jonnu Smith Visits Dolphins On Tuesday

Free-agent tight end Jonnu Smith visited with the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday, according to a source. The two sides are said to be in contract negotiations. Smith is able to get an early start on free agency after the Atlanta Falcons released the 28-year-old last week. In lots of two-tight end sets under former Falcons […]

Josh Jacobs Doesn't Get Franchise-Tagged

As expected, the Las Vegas Raiders didn't use the franchise tag on running back Josh Jacobs by the deadline on Tuesday. It's not surprising at all that the Raiders elected not to use the franchise tag on Jacobs after he regressed in 2023, as the tag would have cost them $14.1 million for the 2024 […]

Wade Miley Throws Bullpen Session

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy said that left-hander Wade Miley (shoulder) threw a bullpen session in camp on Tuesday morning. "I wouldn't count him out for the first week," Murphy said. Miley has been dealing with left-shoulder soreness in spring training and isn't a lock to be available for the first turns through the team's […]

Anthony Rendon Dealing With Groin Discomfort

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (groin) has been dealing with some groin discomfort since Sunday, which is why he hasn't played in the Cactus League in a couple of days. Manager Ron Washington said he isn't concerned with the injury, though, and the hope is that Rendon is back in the lineup on […]

Luis Rengifo Expected To Make Spring Debut Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo (hamstring) is expected to make his spring training debut in the team's Cactus League lineup on Wednesday and get a couple of at-bats. Rengifo is just now making his Cactus League debut after dealing with a hamstring injury in recent weeks in camp. The 27-year-old is expected to be […]

Walker Buehler Could Make A Cactus League Start

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Walker Buehler (elbow), who is recovering from his second Tommy John surgery, won't be in the Opening Day starting rotation. However, manager Dave Roberts said that the hope is to give him one Cactus League start later this month before the regular season kicks off. The 29-year-old Buehler had Tommy John […]

Jarren Duran To Play On Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran (foot), who was removed from Tuesday's Grapefruit League game early against the Tampa Bay Rays due to an apparent foot injury, is fine and will be back in the lineup on Thursday. "He's OK. His ankle is a little bit tight but that's it. He'll play on Thursday," manager […]