Mychal Givens Takes The Loss On Sunday

Colorado Rockies reliever Mychal Givens blew a save and took the loss in Sunday's Cactus League game vs. the Kansas City Royals. It was an ugly outing for Givens, who allowed two runs on two hits while walking three over just 2/3 innings. Givens entered the game in top of the sixth inning with the […]

Scott Oberg Placed On The 60-Day Injured List

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Scott Oberg has been placed on the 60-day injured list with blood clot issues. The 31-year-old RHP experienced some discomfort in his arm on Thursday morning after pitching in a "B" Game on Wednesday. He was then sent to the hospital where he underwent surgery in his right elbow to remove […]

German Marquez Will Start Opening Day vs. Dodgers

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez will be the team's Opening Day starter vs. the Dodgers at Coors Field. Antonio Senzatela, Jon Gray, and Austin Gomber will follow Marquez in the four-game set against Los Angeles. The 26-year-old RHP has been the Rockies' best pitcher over the last few seasons but scuffled a bit this […]

Chi Chi Gonzalez Will Be Rockies' Fifth Starter

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chi Chi Gonzalez will be the team's fifth starter at some point, per manager Bud Black. "He could pitch the fifth game or they could hold him for the third series at San Francisco and use an off day to pitch the other four on regular rest," according to beat writer […]

C.J. Cron Goes Deep On Thursday

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron went 3-for-3 with a double, a home run, and two runs scored in Thursday's Cactus League game vs. the Los Angeles Angels. Cron's white hot spring continues as Thursday's long ball was his fourth of spring training. He's now slashing .372/.413/.767 with four home runs and seven RBI over […]

Nate Pearson (Groin) Will Throw A Bullpen Session Soon

Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Nate Pearson, who's been dealing with a Grade 1 groin strain since early March, is already throwing and is slated to have a bullpen session "within days," according to general manager Ross Atkins. Atkins noted that the team will be cautious as they don't want Pearson to aggravate the injury […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Received An Extension Offer From Houston

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. has received an extension offer from the team, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. However, Heyman added that it's "uncertain" that something gets done. McCullers Jr. is set to become a free agent next offseason and may want to test the market. He got off a to […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Dealing With Left Shoulder Discomfort

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr., who exited Tuesday's Cactus League game early, is dealing with left shoulder discomfort according to the team. He reached for a grounder in the hole in the bottom of the third inning and walked off the field after recording the out. "He's fine,"said one person close to the […]

Kyle Freeland Has A Left Shoulder Strain

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland has a shoulder strain in his throwing arm, according to the team. He left after throwing a pitch in the third inning of his Cactus League start on Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics. The initial injury did not look good, according to Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post, who […]

Robbie Ray Dealing With A Bruised Left Elbow

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Robbie Ray is dealing with a bruised left elbow after slipping and falling down some stairs a few days ago at home. General manager Ross Atkins told reporters on Tuesday that the left-hander should only miss one spring start and he could be ready for the team's opening series. Ray […]

George Springer Diagnosed With Grade 2 Oblique Strain

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 oblique strain. He underwent an MRI on Tuesday, which revealed the strain, but the news came as a surprise to the team as he's been playing through the issue and isn't experiencing any pain or severe symptoms. The plan is for him […]

Kirby Yates Likely Headed For Tommy John Surgery

Toronto Blue Jays closer Kirby Yates is likely headed for Tommy John surgery. Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins told reporters on Tuesday that Yates was "most likely" headed for Tommy John surgery and that the team knew it was a "high-risk, high-reward play" when they inked the right-hander to a one-year, $5.5 million deal […]

Ryan McMahon Goes Yard On Monday

Colorado Rockies second baseman Ryan McMahon went 3-for-3 at the dish and bopped a solo home run on Monday vs. the Texas Rangers. McMahon took Rangers' starter Dane Dunning deep in the first inning for his third home run of the spring. He chipped in a pair of singles later in the game as well. […]

Austin Gomber Continues Hot Spring On Saturday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Austin Gomber took a tough luck loss in Saturday's Cactus League game vs. the Chicago Cubs. The 27-year-old LHP allowed a pair of runs on three hits with four strikeouts and no walks over 4 1/3 innings. The centerpiece of the Nolan Arenado trade this offseason is having an excellent camp […]

Chris Owings Has Contract Purchased By Rockies

Colorado Rockies outfielder Chris Owings has had his contract purchased by the team, according to Thomas Harding of MLB.com. Owings and first baseman C.J. Cron, who also signed a minor-league deal in the offseason, were both added to the major league roster on Saturday. The injury to second baseman Brendan Rodgers should open up some […]

Sam Hilliard Goes Yard On Friday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Sam Hilliard went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's Cactus League game against the Cleveland Indians. It was Hilliard's first long ball of what has been a solid Cactus League up to this point. The 27-year-old is slashing .257/.366/.371 with one home run, seven RBI, and four stolen bases over […]

Yimi Garcia (RP, MIA) - 2021 Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers

2020 was an odd season for all of Major League Baseball but the Miami Marlins’ odyssey stands out as one of the most bizarre. Miami played their first series of the season before a full-blown COVID-19 outbreak postponed their next eight games. They ended up putting 17 players on the injured list and resumed play […]

German Marquez Fans Six Over Five Innings On Wednesday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez surrendered three runs on six hits with six strikeouts and no walks over five innings pitched in Wednesday's Cactus League start vs. the San Francisco Giants. Marquez got off to a rough start in this one as he hit two batters and allowed a pair of runs in the […]

Chi Chi Gonzalez Strikes Out Four In Tuesday's Start

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chi Chi Gonzalez allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits with a pair of walks and four strikeouts over 3 2/3 innings in Tuesday's Cactus League start vs. the Cincinnati Reds. This was technically a letdown of a start as Gonzalez was scheduled to pitch four innings but couldn't last […]

Ryan Castellani Optioned To Triple-A On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies pitcher right-handed pitcher Ryan Castellani was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday. The 24-year-old right-hander entered camp competing for a roster spot in the Rockies rotation, but things did not go well in the Cactus League. He allowed 10 runs (seven earned) over two innings pitched. He was a long shot to crack the […]

Antonio Senzatela Will Pitch In B Game On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela, who has been dealing with a hamstring strain since March 1, will pitch in a B game against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, according to Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post. He's scheduled to throw three innings and should then pitch in a Cactus League game on Sunday, […]

Trevor Rosenthal Threw A Bullpen On Sunday

Oakland Athletics reliever Trevor Rosenthal, who's been dealing with a mild groin strain, threw a successful bullpen session on Sunday and should make his Cactus League debut in two days. Rosenthal has been ramping up since straining his groin last week and should be good to go for Opening Day if he doesn't have any […]

Brendan Rodgers Could Be Ready For Opening Day

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers, who injured his hamstring on Saturday while attempting to steal second base, has a shot to be ready for Opening Day. Rockies manager Bud Black told reporters on Sunday that the "training staff is encouraged" by Rodgers' hamstring. "Some of the things they look for--if he feels it walking, […]

Tejay Antone Has A Mild Groin Strain

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tejay Antone exited Sunday's Cactus League start vs. the San Diego Padres with a mild groin strain. Antone started the game and left after 2 2/3 innings. He re-entered the game in the fourth, which you're allowed to do this spring, and threw a few warmup pitches before meeting with trainers […]

Adrian Houser Leaves Early With Thumb Discomfort

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Adrian Houser exited Sunday's Cactus League start vs. the Seattle Mariners with right thumb discomfort. The 28-year-old right-hander worked 2 2/3 scoreless innings on Sunday with one strikeout and two walks before exiting the game. Houser was having a solid spring so far as he's only allowed one run over his […]

Lorenzo Cain Should See Game Action This Weekend

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain, who's been dealing with a nagging quadriceps injury, should be ready to play in Cactus League games this coming weekend, according to manager Craig Counsell. Cain's quad issue has been described as "very minor" in the past but it's kept him out all month. If he's able to get some […]

Maikel Franco Nearing A Deal With The Orioles

Free agent third baseman Maikel Franco is "moving close" to a deal with the Baltimore Orioles, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Heyman later added that both sides are working on it but nothing is official as of now. Franco has been also been linked to the Braves and the Mets but the Orioles […]

Chris Martin Will Make Debut In Next Two Days

Atlanta Braves reliever Chris Martin will make his Grapefruit League debut within the next two days, according to manager Brian Snitker. The Braves skipper noted that Martin is healthy and that everything is fine with him. He's just been pitching in simulated games as opposed to live ones. The 34-year-old righty was excellent for the […]

Kwang Hyun Kim Experiencing Some Back Tightness

Saint Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim is dealing with some tightness in his back following a bullpen session three days ago, according to manager Mike Shildt. "Nothing that's overly concerning from a long term situation," Shildt added. He also noted that Kim has been responding well to treatment to help loosen up his […]

Wil Myers Dealing With Right Knee Inflammation

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers is dealing with some right knee soreness, which kept him out of Saturday's Cactus League game vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks. Beat writer Jeff Sanders noted that Myers went through practice fine on Saturday but that it was cold outside and his knee tightened up on him, which forced him […]