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Rougned Odor Will Not Make Rangers Opening Day Roster
Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor will not be on the Opening Day roster for Texas, and is expected to either be traded or designated for assignment, according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. Odor has been an all or nothing player for most of his career, averaging 28 home runs and 150 […]
Michael 4 years agoJose Leclerc To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jose Leclerc (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery and will miss the 2021 season, according to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. Rangers general manager Chris Young made the announcement one week after Leclerc was shelved with soreness and discomfort in his right elbow. This is a big blow to Leclerc, who missed […]
Michael 4 years agoGeorge Springer Remains Day-To-Day With Oblique Strain
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (oblique) received another MRI on Monday and remains day-to-day with an oblique strain, according to Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic. Springer was diagnosed last week with a Grade 2 strain, which had come as a surprise as he reportedly had not been feeling any pain or severe symptoms. McGrath […]
Michael 4 years agoMike Yastrzemski Exits Monday's Game After Hit By Pitch
San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (arm) exited Monday's game in the second inning after being hit by a pitch on a swinging third strike, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Slusser said that the trainer came out immediately and Yastrzemski quickly exited the game. It's unclear at this time whether he […]
Michael 4 years agoMatt Barnes Cleared To Return To Red Sox
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes (COVID-19) has been cleared to return to the team, according to MLB Network's Joel Sherman. Sherman reports that Barnes was ruled to have a "non-infectious positive" diagnosis for COVID-19, and he has been allowed to return to activities, along with the eight others who were held out due […]
Michael 4 years agoPhillip Evans Makes Pirates' Opening Day Roster
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Phillip Evans will be on the Opening Day roster, according to The Athletic's Rob Biertempful. Evans has gotten on base at a high clip this spring, batting .371 with a .452 on-base percentage in 14 games as he comes off a 2020 campaign in which he slashed .359/.444/.487 in 11 games. […]
Michael 4 years agoKole Calhoun Could Return For Arizona's Home Opener
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun (knee) could be back in the lineup by the Diamondbacks' home opener on April 9, according to Zach Buchanan of The Athletic. Calhoun has been out since the beginning of Spring Training after undergoing surgery to repair a partially torn meniscus in his right knee, and now Buchanan reports that […]
Michael 4 years agoTrent Grisham, Austin Nola To Open Year On IL
San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham (hamstring) and catcher Austin Nola (finger) will start the 2021 season on the injured list, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union Tribune. There had previously been some optimism that Grisham would be ready by Opening Day, but as it's gotten closer to Opening Day it has […]
Michael 4 years agoChad Kuhl Named Opening Day Starter For Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chad Kuhl will take the mound on Opening Day against the Cubs, according to Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Kuhl has looked solid on the mound this spring, going 2-1 with a 3.38 ERA and 11 strikeouts in eight innings of work. Last season, Kuhl posted a career-high 22.3 percent […]
Michael 4 years agoDavid Price Scratched From Start Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher David Price (illness) was scratched from his scheduled start on Sunday, according to Juan Toribio of MLB.com. Price was described as "not feeling well," with manager Dave Roberts saying they hope to have Price throw a simulated game on Monday. It's unclear as of now whether this will be a […]
Michael 4 years agoCleveland Indians Could Use Closer-By-Committee To Start Year
Cleveland Indians relief pitchers James Karinchak, Nick Wittgren and Emmanuel Clase could all be used equally in save situations early on in the year, according to MLB.com's Mandy Bell. Bell reports that manager Terry Francona also said he told the trio they could be brought in for non-save situations as well to make sure they […]
Michael 4 years agoJohn Nogowski Makes Cardinals Opening Day Roster
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman John Nogowski was informed that he had made the Opening Day roster, Ben Frederickson of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Sunday. After making his major league debut in 2020, Nogowski was on fire throughout Spring Training, slashing .379/.526/.586 with two home runs and a 3:9 K:BB ratio in 20 games. […]
Michael 4 years agoSonny Gray, Michael Lorenzen Expected To Open Year On IL
Cincinnati Reds starting pitchers Sonny Gray (back) and Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) are expected to open the season on the injured list, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Gray has not pitched in a game since March 4 due to a strained back muscle, while Lorenzen has been out since March 15 with a […]
Michael 4 years agoAnthony Santander Could Return To Lineup Monday
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander (oblique) had a full workout on Sunday, and could be back in the lineup on Monday, according to Roch Kubatko of MASNsports. Santander had missed the last four games while he was dealing with a "minor oblique issue," but he appears to be feeling fine now. He is coming off […]
Michael 4 years agoTommy La Stella Day-To-Day With Knee Contusion
San Francisco Giants second baseman Tommy La Stella (knee) is day-to-day with a left knee contusion, according to Kerry Crowley of the Bay Area News Group. After being hit in the leg by a breaking ball, La Stella exited Sunday's game in the third inning after he was slow to get up following an attempt […]
Michael 4 years agoAdam Plutko Traded To Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles acquired pitcher Adam Plutko from the Cleveland Indians for cash considerations on Saturday, according to Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com. Coming off a down year in 2020 where he posted a 4.88 ERA and 12.9 percent strikeout rate in 27 2/3 innings, Plutko has looked slightly better this spring with a 26.8 percent […]
Michael 4 years agoTrevor Bauer Strikes Out Seven On Saturday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer struck out seven in 5 2/3 innings of work against the Indians on Saturday afternoon. It was the second start in a row in which Bauer allowed four or more home runs, as he surrendered four runs — three earned — on four hits and one walk to […]
Michael 4 years agoLeury Garcia Scratched From Lineup Saturday
Chicago White Sox infielder/outfielder Leury Garcia (shoulder) was scratched from the lineup on Saturday afternoon with right shoulder soreness, according to The Athletic's James Fegan. Fegan added that the move was considered precautionary, as manager Tony La Russa described Garcia's shoulder as "a little stiff" while saying the team didn't want to push him. It […]
Michael 4 years agoJose Rojas Makes Opening Day Roster
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Jose Rojas was informed on Saturday that he had made the Opening Day roster, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. This comes after a solid spring performance by Rojas, who has slashed .333/.488/.667 with two home runs and a 4:10 K:BB rate in 22 games. Rojas has shown double-digit home run […]
Michael 4 years agoAramis Garcia Named Backup Catcher For Oakland
Oakland Athletics catcher Aramis Garcia was informed that he will be the backup catcher to start the season, Shayna Rubin of the Mercury News reports Saturday. Garcia has had a solid spring, slashing .333/.440/.476 with three doubles and a 10:4 K:BB rate in 11 games. He will be backing up Sean Murphy, who hit .233 […]
Michael 4 years agoBryan Abreu Makes Astros' Opening Day Roster
Houston Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu was informed on Saturday that he had made the Opening Day roster, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Abreu — one of the top prospects in Houston's system — had looked fairly solid before a rough appearance on Saturday, allowing four runs — three earned — on six hits […]
Michael 4 years agoMyles Straw Scratched From Lineup Saturday
Houston Astros outfielder Myles Straw was scratched from the starting lineup on Saturday due to "health and safety protocols," Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. There are no other updates as to what that means or how long Straw may be out of action, as Jose Siri got the start in his place against the Mets. […]
Michael 4 years agoCardinals Announce Opening Day Rotation
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty will be the Opening Day starter against the Reds on April 1, and he will be followed in the rotation by Adam Wainwright, Carlos Martinez, Daniel Ponce de Leon and John Gant, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Flaherty, Wainwright and Martinez will have good matchups in […]
Michael 4 years agoRandy Arozarena Goes 1-For-3 In Return To Lineup Saturday
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena (wrist) returned to the lineup on Saturday afternoon, finishing 1-for-3 against the Twins. Arozarena had been out for the past few days dealing with wrist soreness, but he didn't appear to be slowed down too much in his return, as Adam Berry of MLB.com reported that Arozarena made solid […]
Michael 4 years agoNate Lowe Named Starting First Baseman For Texas
Texas Rangers first baseman Nate Lowe was informed on Saturday that he would be the primary starter for the Rangers this year, beating out 2020 starter Ronald Guzman, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports. Lowe was acquired from Tampa Bay this offseason in a six-player trade, as he comes off a 2020 campaign […]
Michael 4 years agoMatt Barnes Tests Positive For COVID-19
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes (COVID-19) tested positive on Saturday for COVID-19, Tom Caron of NESN reports. Caron adds that the scheduled starter for Saturday's Grapefruit League game — Matt Andriese — has been scratched due to possible exposure. Barnes was Boston's closer last season, recording nine saves in 24 appearances while posting […]
Michael 4 years agoDeep Prospects to Stash in Dynasty
Chasing prospects is like playing the lottery. You're going to lose more times than you'll win, but if you win big it'll make up for all your losses. In dynasty leagues, managers are always going to try to be three steps ahead when it comes to identifying the next hot prospect. In this article, we're […]
Michael 4 years agoTodd Frazier Opts Out, Becomes Free Agent
Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Todd Frazier exercised the opt-out clause in his contract and will become a free agent, MLB Network's Jon Heyman reported Friday. Heyman adds that the Pirates had informed Frazier he was not going to make the team out of Spring Training, which led to Frazier opting out. Frazier had looked good […]
Michael 4 years agoJoey Lucchesi May Be Used Behind An Opener This Season
New York Mets starting pitcher Joey Lucchesi may be used behind an opener this season, The Athletic's Tim Britton reports Friday. According to Britton, the Mets will test this out in Saturday's game where Jacob Barnes will serve as an opener for Lucchesi, who has allowed three runs on four hits and three walks while […]
Michael 4 years agoJake Bauers Will Be Opening Day First Baseman
Cleveland Indians first baseman Jake Bauers has won the starting job and will be the Opening Day first baseman, The Athletic's Zack Meisel reports. Bauers was competing with prospect Bobby Bradley for the starting job at first this spring, and despite Bradley (.303/.314/.636) outperforming Bauers (.200/.429/.280), Bradley was the odd man out by virtue of […]
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