Tyler Beede Optioned

The San Francisco Giants announced on Monday that top pitching prospect, starter Tyler Beede, has been optioned to the minor leagues. Beede has struggled this spring with a 10.80 ERA over 8 1/3 innings in four appearances. Beede will work on his changeup and secondary pitches in the minors this year, but there is a […]

James Shields To Start Opening Day

The Chicago White Sox announced on Saturday that starting pitcher James Shields will take the mound on Opening Day. Shields has struggled over the past few seasons but will anchor a young White Sox staff. Shields can be avoided in all but the deepest of fantasy leagues.

Jason Heyward Continues To Struggle

Despite hitting his first home run of the spring on Thursday, Chicago Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward continues to struggle this spring. Heyward has been a major bust since signing with the Cubs two years ago and is only hitting .172 this spring. The Cubs brought in new hitting coach Chili Davis this offseason with […]

Kyle Hendricks Continues To Have Strong Spring

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks continues to have a strong spring. On Thursday, the right-hander pitched six innings and allowed one run on seven strikeouts. Hendricks will pitch the second game of the season for the Cubs and remains one of the more underrated pitchers in the game. The Professor should be able to […]

Nick Delmonico Returns To Lineup

Chicago White Sox outfielder Nick Delmonico (shoulder) has returned to the White Sox lineup. Delmonico suffered a partial dislocation of his left shoulder after colliding with infielder Tyler Saladino last Sunday. Delmonico said his shoulder is 100 percent. Delmonico fared well in his first 43 games of his big league career in 2017, as he […]

Pedro Strop Expects To Pitch Next Week

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Pedro Strop (calf) is expecting to pitch in a spring game at some point next week. Strop has been sidelined this spring with a sore calf. The Cubs have added relievers Steve Cishek and Brandon Morrow at the back end of the bullpen and also have Carl Edwards and Justin Wilson in […]

Carson Fulmer Struggling In Spring Training

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carson Fulmer continues to struggle this spring. Manager Rick Renteria said that Fulmer will still get one or two more starts to figure things out. Fulmer had been slated to open the season in the White Sox rotation, but with an 18.90 ERA and 10 walks in just 6 2/3 […]

Cubs Release Justin Grimm

The Chicago Cubs announced on Thursday that they have released relief pitcher Justin Grimm. Grimm is coming off of a down season in 2017 and has struggled so far this spring. A converted starter, Grimm should be able to land on his feet in another organization.

Javier Baez Set To Return Saturday

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (hamstring) will return to the Cubs lineup on Saturday. Baez had been dealing with a minor hamstring injury over the last week. Baez should be ready to roll on Opening Day and offers power at both middle infield positions.

Tyler Saladino Feels Better

After colliding with teammate Nick Delmonico, Chicago White Sox infielder Tyler Saladino (concussion) said he is feeling much improved and worked out with the team on Wednesday. Saladino should be good to go for Opening Day, but he can be left on the waiver wire entering 2018.

Nick Delmonico Feels 100 Percent

Chicago White Sox outfielder Nick Delmonico (shoulder) hit off a tee on Wednesday and said he feels 100 percent. Delmonico suffered a partial dislocation of his left shoulder when he collided with teammate Tyler Saladino. It sounds like the injury isn’t as serious as it could have been and Delmonico should be ready for Opening […]

Victor Caratini Dealing With Knee Soreness

Chicago Cubs catcher Victor Caratini (knee) is dealing with a sore knee after he was hit by a pitch and then had a collision at home plate. Caratini remains day-to-day. Caratini holds no fantasy value and is likely to spend most of 2018 in Triple-A Iowa.

Pedro Strop Close To Returning

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Pedro Strop (calf) said Wednesday that he is close to making his Spring Training debut. Strop has been dealing with a calf injury for most of Spring Training and will hope to be ready by Opening Day. Aside from leagues with holds, Strop doesn’t provide much help to fantasy owners.

Eloy Jimenez Optioned To Double-A

Chicago White Sox top prospect Eloy Jimenez has been optioned to Double-A Birmingham. Jimenez was never expected to make the Opening Day roster, but it’s a bit of a surprise that the club will start him at Double-A over Triple-A. Jimenez remains one of the best prospects in the game and remains a strong stash, as […]

Ian Happ Remains Hot

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ continues to have an impressive Spring Training. Happ hit his fifth home run of the spring on Tuesday off of Madison Bumgarner. Happ has hit .385 so far this spring and is showing a lot of power. Coming off of a rookie season in which he hit 24 home runs […]

Addison Russell Hits First Home Run Of Spring

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell hit his first home run of the spring Tuesday evening. Russell finished the game 2-for-3 and is off to a nice start this spring with a .364 batting average. Russell is a good candidate to outperform his draft value in 2018 after a rough 2017 both on and off the […]

Tyler Chatwood Strikes Out Nine

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Tyler Chatwood is off to a good start with his new club. On Tuesday, Chatwood struck out nine Giants over five innings, allowing just one hit and two walks. Chatwood has a cool 0.82 ERA with 12 strikeouts in 11 innings this spring, and pitching his home games outside Colorado this […]

Avisail Garcia Off To Hot Start In Spring

Coming off a breakout season in 2017, Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia is off to a nice start in spring training. Garcia is looking to prove that 2017 was no fluke and has hit .313 over his first 32 at-bats this spring with four doubles. Garcia is unlikely to produce like he did in […]

Javier Baez Could Return By The Weekend

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (hamstring) could return by the end of the weekend. Baez hurt his hamstring last Thursday, but said he is ready to return and is “110 percent.” Baez remains a good power option and is eligible at both second base and shortstop in most formats.

Evan Longoria Plans To Play Wednesday

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (ankle, foot) is expected to return to the Giants lineup on Wednesday. Longoria has been sidelined for around a week due to soreness in his left ankle and heel. Longoria should be available for Opening Day.

Kyle Schwarber Having A Strong Spring

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber hit his third home run of the spring on Sunday. Schwarber has been having a very positive spring and has hit .333 thus far. Schwarber is a full year recovered from new surgery and makes for a strong bounce-back candidate in 2018. He should be targeted in the middle rounds […]

Jose Quintana Throws Simulated Game On Monday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jose Quintana threw a simulated game on Monday. Quintana threw 63 pitches over five innings. Quintana focused on his inside fastball to righties as well as changing speeds on his curveball. Quintana should return top-30 value for starting pitchers in 2018 and makes for a fine SP2 in mixed leagues.

Mike Montgomery Makes Tweak In Delivery

Chicago Cubs pitcher Mike Montgomery believes that a tweak in his delivery will make him better equipped to handle both starting and bullpen work. Montgomery has noticed that by taking a shorter stride in his delivery, he is seeing a sharper break on his curveball and other pitches. Montgomery will be the next man up […]

Giants Won’t Make Move For Greg Holland

Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports that the San Francisco Giants won’t be going after free-agent closer Greg Holland. It’s no surprise, as there has never been much talk about Holland being an option for the Giants. Baggarly also notes the Giants preference to keep compensatory picks as well as staying below the competitive-balance act. […]

Yoan Moncada Hits Home Run On Sunday

Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada hit his first home run of the spring on Sunday. Moncada finished the game 1-for-4. One of the more exciting prospects in the game, Moncada has struggled to the tune of a .219 batting average with seven strikeouts in 32 at-bats. Moncada came on towards the end of […]

Jose Abreu Off To A Slow Start This Spring

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu has come out of the gate cold so far in spring training. Over his first 28 at-bats, the slugger has only five hits. The good news is that three of his five hits have gone for extra bases and he has scored six runs. There isn't much to […]

Tyler Saladino Placed In Concussion Protocol

Chicago White Sox infielder Tyler Saladino (concussion) has been placed in the MLB concussion protocol and will miss a minimum of seven days. Saladino is dealing with a minor concussion and suffered the injury when he collided with outfielder Nick Delmonico going for a pop-up. Saladino is expected to be the White Sox's utilityman in […]

Nick Delmonico Seperates Shoulder

Chicago White Sox outfielder Nick Delmonico (shoulder) suffered a partial separation of his shoulder on Sunday. The injury occurred when he collided with infielder Tyler Saladino as both were going after a pop-up. Manager Rick Renteria said both Delmonico and Saladino are day-to-day and that more information would be available on Monday. If Delmonico were […]

Eloy Jimenez Returns To Lineup

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (knee) will make his first start for the White Sox on Sunday. One of the game's best prospects, Jimenez had been dealing with inflammation in his left knee. It was never considered a serious injury, but the White Sox had every reason to be cautious. Jimenez pinch hit on […]

Willson Contreras Out With Illness

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (illness) will be out of Sunday’s lineup as he is battling an illness. Contreras said he is feeling better and is likely to be back in action on Tuesday. Contreras should be one of the first catchers off the board in 2018 drafts.