CJ Abrams To Stick In Leadoff Spot

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams will remain the team's leadoff hitter in 2025, according to manager Dave Martinez. Abrams held the top spot in the batting order from July of 2023 until August of last year and hit .252/.318/.441 with 111 runs scored, 35 doubles, nine triples, 28 homers, 89 RBI and 56 stolen bases. […]

Chase Hampton Has Tommy John Surgery

New York Yankees starting pitcher Chase Hampton (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery on Friday. Ugh, this is a tough blow to one of the Yankees top pitching prospects. Hampton is now miss the entire 2025 season and possibly the beginning of 2026. The right-hander was drafted by the Yankees in the 6th round of the […]

Akil Baddoo Undergoes Hand Surgery

Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo (hand) is expected to be out of action for the next few weeks. The left-handed slugger underwent surgery on Thursday to address a hamate fracture in his right hand. The Tigers haven't given an exact timetable, but Baddoo is likely to miss at least a few weeks of action. The […]

Mike Clevinger Could Pitch In Relief Role

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Mike Clevinger could be making the transition into the bullpen. The right-hander recently signed a minor-league deal with the team. The assumption is that Clevinger would be competing for a spot in the starting rotation. That might not be the case as Clevinger reportedly could be headed to the bullpen. […]

Luis Garcia Throws Bullpen Session

Houston Astros starting pitcher Luis Garcia (elbow) was able to throw a successful bullpen session on Thursday. The right-hander will begin the season on the injured list as he continues to recover from Tommy John surgery. The hope is that Garcia is able to contribute at some point during the summer. Before going down, Garcia […]

JT Brubaker Exits After Getting Hit By Comebacker

New York Yankees starting pitcher JT Brubaker (back) was forced to exit early on Friday after getting hit by a comebacker on the mound. Yankees' manager Aaron Boone said that Brubaker tweaked his side while attempting to get out of the way of the line drive. The Yankees might have Brubaker rest for a few […]

Adrian Del Castillo Dealing With Arm Fatigue

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Adrian Del Castillo (arm) has been dealing with arm fatigue to begin the spring. He underwent testing which didn't reveal any significant damage, so Del Castillo is believed to be dealing with a minor issue. For now, the D-Backs have decided to play it safe and limited Del Castillo to designated hitter […]

Jordan Montgomery To Throw Bullpen Session On Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery (finger) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Saturday. The left-hander has been delayed to start the spring due to a lingering finger issue. The hope is that Montgomery will be able to get back on the mound soon. The southpaw is currently battling for one of the […]

MacKenzie Gore Pushed Back, Jake Irvin To Start Spring Opener

The Washington Nationals previously named left-hander MacKenzie Gore as the starter for their Grapefruit League opener on Saturday against the Houston Astros, but he's being pushed back because he wants to be able to go two innings in his debut. Instead, right-hander Jake Irvin will make the start on Saturday. Gore and Irvin will be […]

Nabil Crismatt To Start Grapefruit League Opener

The Philadelphia Phillies plan to start right-handed relief pitcher Nabil Crismatt in their Grapefruit League opener on Saturday against the Detroit Tigers. Right-hander Tyler Phillips will get the ball for Sunday's game against the Baltimore Orioles, while left-hander Cristopher Sanchez will start on Monday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Crismatt, 30, signed a minor-league deal with […]

Weston Wilson Injures Oblique On Friday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Weston Wilson (oblique) felt something in his oblique while taking swings in the batting cage at camp on Friday morning. The severity of Wilson's injury is unknown, but he'll likely go for testing to determine if he'll need to miss any time in spring training. If it's an oblique injury, the 30-year-old […]

Manuel Margot Joins Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers have added free-agent outfielder Manuel Margot on an undisclosed deal, and he was spotted walking through the team's clubhouse at spring training on Friday. Margot was likely added on a minor-league deal to add depth to an already crowded Brewers outfield. The 30-year-old Dominican became a free agent in the offseason when […]

Joey Ortiz To Start At Shortstop In Cactus League Opener

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Joey Ortiz is penciled in to start at shortstop and hit sixth in the team's Cactus League opener on Saturday against the division-rival Cincinnati Reds. Fantasy managers should take Milwaukee's first spring lineup with a grain of salt, but it's interesting that Ortiz will make the start at the 6 in the […]

Alec Marsh To Throw Bullpen On Friday

Kansas City Royals right-hander Alec Marsh (shoulder) is scheduled to throw his first bullpen session of the spring on Friday after he experienced right-shoulder soreness in the early portion of his offseason throwing program. As a result, his throwing progression has been slowed early in camp. As long as the 26-year-old doesn't suffer any further […]

Jonathan India Starting In Left Field In Spring Opener

Kansas City Royals infielder Jonathan India will hit leadoff and start in left field in the team's Cactus League opener on Friday against the Texas Rangers at Surprise Stadium. The Royals acquired India from the Cincinnati Reds in the offseason in exchange for right-hander Brady Singer. The 28-year-old has never played a position other than […]

Logan Webb Named Opening Day Starter

Unsurprisingly, San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin announced right-hander Logan Webb as the team's Opening Day starter on March 27 against the Cincinnati Reds. Webb has made at least 32 starts for the Giants in each of the last three seasons and is coming off his first All-Star appearance after going 13-10 with a 3.47 […]

Clay Holmes To Start In Grapefruit League Opener

MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reports that New York Mets right-hander Clay Holmes will start the team's Grapefruit League opener on Saturday against the Houston Astros. Holmes, previously the New York Yankees' closer, signed with the crosstown Mets in the offseason and will make the transition to being a full-time starter in 2025. The 31-year-old former ninth-round […]

Juan Soto To Make Grapefruit League Debut On Saturday

New York Mets superstar outfielder Juan Soto will be in the lineup for the team's Grapefruit League opener on Saturday against a Houston Astros split-squad team, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. In addition to Soto, shortstop Francisco Lindor and first baseman Pete Alonso are expected to play. The 26-year-old Soto signed with the Mets on […]

Evan Phillips To Throw Bullpen On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed relief pitcher Evan Phillips (shoulder) will throw his first bullpen session of the spring on Friday, according to the Orange County Register's Bill Plunkett. Phillips knows that he will not be ready for Opening Day in the two-game series against the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo, Japan, but he is progressing well […]

Miguel Rojas Making Cactus League Debut On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas (hernia) is making his Cactus League debut on Friday against the Chicago Cubs and is starting at third base and batting sixth in the lineup. Rojas was a bit behind the other position players at the start of camp after undergoing sports-hernia surgery in the offseason, but he's back […]

Roki Sasaki To Make Cactus League Debut Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that Japanese right-handed rookie Roki Sasaki will make his Cactus League debut sometime in the middle of next week. Fans can't wait to get a look at the next Japanese phenom, but they won't have to wait much longer. Fellow countryman Yoshinobu Yamamoto has been tabbed to open […]

Will Smith Could Play In Spring Games Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Friday that catcher Will Smith (ankle) could start playing in Cactus League games next week. Smith is dealing with an ankle injury that only affects him while running. It's nothing too serious, but the Dodgers are playing it safe with their 29-year-old starting catcher early in spring […]

Freddie Freeman Starts Running Progression, To Make Spring Debut Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (ankle) has started a running progression, and the plan is for him to make his Cactus League debut next week, according to manager Dave Roberts. Freeman is taking it slow early in spring training after he had loose bodies removed from his right ankle last December. The 35-year-old […]

Shohei Ohtani To Face Live Pitching On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow, shoulder) will face live pitching -- either off a Trajekt machine or a pitcher -- for the first time in camp on Friday. Ohtani didn't pitch at all in his first season in L.A. in 2024 due to Tommy John surgery, and […]

Bobby Miller Avoids Serious Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that right-hander Bobby Miller (head) didn't sustain any fractures when he was hit in the head by a line drive in the team's Cactus League opener on Thursday against the Chicago Cubs. Miller came into camp on Friday with a headache and is officially in the league's concussion […]

Kutter Crawford Throws Bullpen On Friday

The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey reports that Boston Red Sox right-hander Kutter Crawford (knee) is throwing a bullpen session at camp on Friday as he manages a bit of knee soreness this spring. Crawford is a bit behind Boston's other pitchers while managing some patellar-tendon soreness in his knee, but as long as he doesn't have […]

Roman Anthony Scratched With Sore Elbow

The Boston Herald's Gabrielle Starr reports that Boston Red Sox outfielder prospect Roman Anthony (elbow) was scratched from the team's exhibition game on Friday versus Northwestern University after he was hit by a pitch in his right elbow on Thursday. Anthony is a bit sore and will sit out as a precaution early in spring […]

Wyatt Langford To Be Shut Down 5-7 Days With Mild Oblique Strain

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (oblique) is dealing with a "mild oblique strain," per manager Bruce Bochy and will be held out of baseball activities for the next five to seven days. Because it's a mild injury and it's early in spring training, the Rangers don't think it will affect Langford's status for Opening Day […]

Seth Halvorsen, Victor Vodnik Competing For Closer Role

Colorado Rockies relief pitchers Seth Halvorsen and Victor Vodnik are currently competing for the closer role during spring training. The bullpen was a big reason why the Rockies lost over 100 games last season. The organization is hopeful that some of their younger arms can take big steps forward in 2025. Vodnik might be the […]

Rowdy Tellez Heading To Seattle

The Seattle Mariners have signed free-agent first baseman Rowdy Tellez to a minor-league deal that includes an invite to spring training. The Mariners are looking to add a little power at the left side of the plate. Last season, Tellez hit .243/.299/.392 with 13 home runs and 56 RBI across 131 games with the Pittsburgh […]