Fantasy baseball players in the news
By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Justin Smoak | Texas Rangers | Injury News, Fantasy
The Dallas Morning News' Anthony Andro reports Texas Rangers 1B Justin Smoak (hip) is sidelined with a sore left hip flexor. Smoak said he suffered the injury in an at-bat Saturday, March 6. He received treatment Monday, March 8, and hopes to play the following day.
1B | Hank Blalock | Tampa Bay Rays | Transaction, Free Agency News
Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports the Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to a minor league contract with free-agent 1B Hank Blalock (Rangers). Blalock will make $925,000 in base salary and can earn an additional $350,000 in performance incentives based on plate appearances.
1B | Troy Glaus | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves 1B Troy Glaus went 2-for-2 Monday, March 8, and is 5-for-5 in his last two spring games. He is 6-for-9 with a double, three walks and no strikeouts in Spring Training.
1B | Kendry Morales | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 1B Kendry Morales is making his spring debut Monday, March 8, after reporting a week late due to visa issues.
1B | Aaron Bates | Boston Red Sox | Transaction, Fantasy
The Sports Network reports the Boston Red Sox agreed to one-year deals with OF Josh Reddick, OF Jacoby Ellsbury, SS Jed Lowrie, IF Tug Hulett, 1B Aaron Bates, C Mark Wagner, C Dustin Brown, P Dustin Richardson, P Ramon A. Ramirez, P Felix Doubront, SP Clay Buchholz, SP Michael Bowden and RP Daniel Bard Monday, March 8. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.
1B | Nick Johnson | New York Yankees | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports New York Yankees 1B Nick Johnson (back) returned to the lineup Monday, March 8, after missing the last four games with back stiffness.
1B | Daric Barton | Oakland Athletics | Transaction, Fantasy
The Sports Network reports the Oakland Athletics agreed to terms with 29 pre-arbitration players Monday, March 8, including RP Andrew Bailey, SP Trevor Cahill, SP Brett Anderson, SP Dallas Braden, SP Gio Gonzalez, C Kurt Suzuki, OF Ryan Sweeney, 1B Daric Barton, IF Adam Rosales, SS Cliff Pennington, OF Travis Buck, RP Brad Ziegler and RP Jerry Blevins on one-year deals. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.
1B | Albert Pujols | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating a previous report, Matthew Leach, of MLB.com, reports St. Louis Cardinals 1B Albert Pujols (back) will miss at least two spring games because of discomfort in his lower back. "He's not going to make the trip tomorrow," manager Tony La Russa said. "We'll definitely give him tomorrow. Even if we were playing at home, I don't think he'd play. We'll see how he feels on Wednesday." OF Joe Mather started at first base in place of Pujols Monday, March 8.
Second Baseman
2B | Brian Roberts | Baltimore Orioles | Injury News, , Fantasy
Orioles.MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli reports Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back, stomach) will be inactive until Thursday, March 11, because he has been slowed by a stomach virus caused by his medication for his back injury.
2B | Aaron Miles | Cincinnati Reds | Injury News
The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports Cincinnati Reds IF Aaron Miles (finger) said his finger is improving, but it doesn't sound like he'll be back in a matter of days.
2B | Willie Bloomquist | Kansas City Royals | Injury News, Fantasy
Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals 2B Willie Bloomquist (knees) and SS Mike Aviles (elbow) each received three at-bats Monday, March 8, and showed no ill effects.
Shortstop
SS | Cristian Guzman | Washington Nationals | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Washington Nationals SS Cristian Guzman (shoulder) played the field for the first time this spring on Monday, March 8, but his surgically repaired shoulder wasn't tested by a tough throw.
SS | Jhonny Peralta | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy
FOX Sports' Jon Paul Morosi reports Cleveland Indians SS Jhonny Peralta would like to remain with the club beyond 2010, although Morosi speculates the team will deal him anyway. Peralta would make $7 million in 2011 after $4.6 million this year, but he has a $250,000 buyout.
SS | Nick Punto | Minnesota Twins | Injury News, Fantasy
Kelly Thesier, of MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins SS Nick Punto (wrist) made his second straight start at third base Monday, March 8.
SS | Mike Aviles | Kansas City Royals | Injury News, Fantasy
Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals 2B Willie Bloomquist (knees) and SS Mike Aviles (elbow) each received three at-bats Monday, March 8, and showed no ill effects.
SS | Jimmy Rollins | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Anthony DiComo, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies SS Jimmy Rollins blasted a leadoff home run in the team's spring game Monday, March 8.
SS | Jed Lowrie | Boston Red Sox | Transaction, Fantasy
The Sports Network reports the Boston Red Sox agreed to one-year deals with OF Josh Reddick, OF Jacoby Ellsbury, SS Jed Lowrie, IF Tug Hulett, 1B Aaron Bates, C Mark Wagner, C Dustin Brown, P Dustin Richardson, P Ramon A. Ramirez, P Felix Doubront, SP Clay Buchholz, SP Michael Bowden and RP Daniel Bard Monday, March 8. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.
SS | Jack Wilson | Seattle Mariners | Injury News, Fantasy
Kirby Arnold, of The Daily Herald, reports Seattle Mariners SS Jack Wilson (hamstring), who came out of the game early because of a tight right hamstring Friday, March 5, is likely to start Monday, March 8, according to manager Don Wakamatsu.
SS | Cliff Pennington | Oakland Athletics | Transaction, Fantasy
The Sports Network reports the Oakland Athletics agreed to terms with 29 pre-arbitration players Monday, March 8, including RP Andrew Bailey, SP Trevor Cahill, SP Brett Anderson, SP Dallas Braden, SP Gio Gonzalez, C Kurt Suzuki, OF Ryan Sweeney, 1B Daric Barton, IF Adam Rosales, SS Cliff Pennington, OF Travis Buck, RP Brad Ziegler and RP Jerry Blevins on one-year deals. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.
Third Baseman
3B | Mat Gamel | Milwaukee Brewers | Injury News, Fantasy
Brewers.MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports Milwaukee Brewers 3B Mat Gamel (shoulder) left the game Monday, March 8, due to a sore right shoulder.
3B | Casey Blake | Los Angeles Dodgers | Injury News, Fantasy
Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers 3B Casey Blake (rib cage) left the team's spring game Monday, March 8, with a strained rib cage muscle. However, the injury is considered to be minor.
3B | Brandon Wood | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 3B Brandon Wood and C Mike Napoli both went deep in the team's spring game Monday, March 8.
3B | Chase Headley | San Diego Padres | Fantasy
Corey Brock, of MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres 3B Chase Headley hit his first home run of the spring Monday, March 8.
3B | Ryan Zimmerman | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Washington Nationals OF Josh Willingham and 3B Ryan Zimmerman both homered Monday, March 8.
3B | Jorge Cantu | Florida Marlins | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins 3B Jorge Cantu hit a three-run home run in the team's spring game Monday, March 8.
3B | Alex Rodriguez | New York Yankees | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports a sports doctor under investigation in Canada and the U.S. said he treated New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez after he underwent hip surgery last year, but he only prescribed anti-inflammatories. Rodriguez plans to cooperate with the investigation.
Catcher
C | Francisco Cervelli | New York Yankees | Injury News
The New York Daily News' Mark Feinsand reports New York Yankees C Francisco Cervelli (concussion) returned to the team Tuesday, March 9, ready to resume his role as backup catcher.
C | Mike Napoli | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 3B Brandon Wood and C Mike Napoli both went deep in the team's spring game Monday, March 8.
C | Miguel Olivo | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Corey Brock, of MLB.com, reports Colorado Rockies C Miguel Olivo hit a two-run home run in the team's spring game Monday, March 8.
C | Rod Barajas | New York Mets | Fantasy
Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports New York Mets C Rod Barajas homered in the team's spring game Monday, March 8.
C | Ronny Paulino | Florida Marlins | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins C Ronny Paulino had four hits in the team's spring game Monday, March 8.
C | Dustin Brown | Boston Red Sox | Transaction, Fantasy
The Sports Network reports the Boston Red Sox agreed to one-year deals with OF Josh Reddick, OF Jacoby Ellsbury, SS Jed Lowrie, IF Tug Hulett, 1B Aaron Bates, C Mark Wagner, C Dustin Brown, P Dustin Richardson, P Ramon A. Ramirez, P Felix Doubront, SP Clay Buchholz, SP Michael Bowden and RP Daniel Bard Monday, March 8. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.
C | Mark Wagner | Boston Red Sox | Transaction, Fantasy
The Sports Network reports the Boston Red Sox agreed to one-year deals with OF Josh Reddick, OF Jacoby Ellsbury, SS Jed Lowrie, IF Tug Hulett, 1B Aaron Bates, C Mark Wagner, C Dustin Brown, P Dustin Richardson, P Ramon A. Ramirez, P Felix Doubront, SP Clay Buchholz, SP Michael Bowden and RP Daniel Bard Monday, March 8. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.
C | Russell Martin | Los Angeles Dodgers | Injury News, Fantasy
Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers C Russell Martin (groin) will continue to participate in workouts that do not involve his groin, which could include taking batting practice without striding. "Russell wants to play through pain and that's worked for him in the past, but it won't work with this particular injury," trainer Stan Conte said. "This can be a very devastating injury. You can't rest while you're playing. You use that muscle every time you move and it's difficult to heal. It's a very deep muscle."
C | Kurt Suzuki | Oakland Athletics | Transaction, Fantasy
The Sports Network reports the Oakland Athletics agreed to terms with 29 pre-arbitration players Monday, March 8, including RP Andrew Bailey, SP Trevor Cahill, SP Brett Anderson, SP Dallas Braden, SP Gio Gonzalez, C Kurt Suzuki, OF Ryan Sweeney, 1B Daric Barton, IF Adam Rosales, SS Cliff Pennington, OF Travis Buck, RP Brad Ziegler and RP Jerry Blevins on one-year deals. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.
Outfielder
OF | Josh Hamilton | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
The Dallas Morning News' Anthony Andro reports Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton was pleased with his 2-for-3 performance in his spring debut Monday, March 8. "It was as good as I thought it would be," Hamilton said. "Body-wise I felt good, at-bat wise I felt great. I felt like I really hadn't missed any time. I felt like I was calm at the plate."
OF | Mark DeRosa | San Francisco Giants | Injury News, Fantasy
The San Jose Mercury News' Andrew Baggarly reports San Francisco Giants 3B/OF Mark DeRosa (wrist) is set to make his spring training debut Tuesday, March 9. He said his wrist feels fine.
OF | Cody Ross | Florida Marlins | Injury News, Fantasy
Marlins.MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports Florida Marlins OF Cameron Maybin (groin) and OF Cody Ross (groin) are stretching Tuesday, March 9, and will play catch. They are still out four to five more days. Ross tweaked his groin during stretching exercises Monday, March 8.
OF | Cameron Maybin | Florida Marlins | Injury News, Fantasy
Marlins.MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports Florida Marlins OF Cameron Maybin (groin) and OF Cody Ross (groin) are stretching Tuesday, March 9, and will play catch. They are still out four to five more days. Ross tweaked his groin during stretching exercises Monday, March 8.
OF | Michael Cuddyer | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Twins.MLB.com's Kelly Thesier reports Minnesota Twins OF Michael Cuddyer could hit fifth sometimes this season because manager Ron Gardenhire may decide to break up the left-handed bats in the middle of the order with Cuddyer's right-handed bat. C Joe Mauer, 1B Justin Morneau, DH Jim Thome and DH/OF Jason Kubel hit left-handed and will be in the middle of the order.
OF | Andrew McCutchen | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy
The Pittsburgh Pirates have yet to approach OF Andrew McCutchen about a long-term extension, according to The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic. Team president Frank Coonelly explained that while McCutchen is the type of player they'd want to lock up, "the earlier you go, the more risk you take on." McCutchen has only 108 big league games under his belt.
OF | Brad Hawpe | Colorado Rockies | Injury News, Fantasy
Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports Colorado Rockies OF Brad Hawpe (toe) ran on a treadmill Monday, March 8, and plans to run outside Tuesday, March 9. He should be cleared to play Wednesday, March 10, or soon after.
OF | Dexter Fowler | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Sarah Trotto, of the Arizona Daily Star, reports Colorado Rockies OF Dexter Fowler worked with former Georgia Tech sprinter Julian Amedee in the offseason on his base-stealing jumps. Amedee taught Fowler how to stay low instead of popping up to generate power early as he attempts to steal. "I worked on my first-step quickness. He helped me out on the base paths. Obviously, the first step is key for stealing bases," Fowler said. Fowler also lost eight pounds from last season, which could help his quickness on the basepaths.
OF | Torii Hunter | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury News, Fantasy
Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (groin) hopes to serve as the designated hitter Tuesday, March 9.
OF | Jason Heyward | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
Jason Beck, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves OF Jason Heyward hit a mammoth two-run home run in the team's spring game Monday, March 8.
OF | Drew Stubbs | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy
Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds OF Drew Stubbs hit a two-run home run in the team's spring game Monday, March 8.
OF | Josh Willingham | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Washington Nationals OF Josh Willingham and 3B Ryan Zimmerman both homered Monday, March 8.
OF | Alfonso Soriano | Chicago Cubs | Injury News, Fantasy
ESPN's Buster Olney reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano (knee) said his knee feels 100 percent, but he is still trying to get over the mental hurdle in terms of extending himself this spring. He plans to play in back-to-back games Monday, March 8, and Tuesday, March 9. Manager Lou Piniella said Soriano will hit either fifth or sixth in the lineup this year. Soriano has been working on better balance at the plate this spring.
OF | Xavier Nady | Chicago Cubs | Injury News, Fantasy
Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs OF Xavier Nady (elbow) is expected to make his spring debut Thursday, March 11.
OF | Jacoby Ellsbury | Boston Red Sox | Transaction, Fantasy
The Sports Network reports the Boston Red Sox agreed to one-year deals with OF Josh Reddick, OF Jacoby Ellsbury, SS Jed Lowrie, IF Tug Hulett, 1B Aaron Bates, C Mark Wagner, C Dustin Brown, P Dustin Richardson, P Ramon A. Ramirez, P Felix Doubront, SP Clay Buchholz, SP Michael Bowden and RP Daniel Bard Monday, March 8. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.
OF | Josh Reddick | Boston Red Sox | Transaction, Fantasy
The Sports Network reports the Boston Red Sox agreed to one-year deals with OF Josh Reddick, OF Jacoby Ellsbury, SS Jed Lowrie, IF Tug Hulett, 1B Aaron Bates, C Mark Wagner, C Dustin Brown, P Dustin Richardson, P Ramon A. Ramirez, P Felix Doubront, SP Clay Buchholz, SP Michael Bowden and RP Daniel Bard Monday, March 8. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.
OF | Ryan Sweeney | Oakland Athletics | Transaction, Fantasy
The Sports Network reports the Oakland Athletics agreed to terms with 29 pre-arbitration players Monday, March 8, including RP Andrew Bailey, SP Trevor Cahill, SP Brett Anderson, SP Dallas Braden, SP Gio Gonzalez, C Kurt Suzuki, OF Ryan Sweeney, 1B Daric Barton, IF Adam Rosales, SS Cliff Pennington, OF Travis Buck, RP Brad Ziegler and RP Jerry Blevins on one-year deals. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.
OF | Travis Buck | Oakland Athletics | Transaction, Fantasy
The Sports Network reports the Oakland Athletics agreed to terms with 29 pre-arbitration players Monday, March 8, including RP Andrew Bailey, SP Trevor Cahill, SP Brett Anderson, SP Dallas Braden, SP Gio Gonzalez, C Kurt Suzuki, OF Ryan Sweeney, 1B Daric Barton, IF Adam Rosales, SS Cliff Pennington, OF Travis Buck, RP Brad Ziegler and RP Jerry Blevins on one-year deals. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.
OF | Joe Mather | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating a previous report, Matthew Leach, of MLB.com, reports St. Louis Cardinals 1B Albert Pujols (back) will miss at least two spring games because of discomfort in his lower back. "He's not going to make the trip tomorrow," manager Tony La Russa said. "We'll definitely give him tomorrow. Even if we were playing at home, I don't think he'd play. We'll see how he feels on Wednesday." OF Joe Mather started at first base in place of Pujols Monday, March 8.
OF | Denard Span | Minnesota Twins | Injury News, Fantasy
Joe Christensen, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Twins OF Denard Span (forearm) has a sore left forearm. Manager Ron Gardenhire told Span to ease up on his throwing Monday, March 8, but the injury should not be a problem.
OF | Desmond Jennings | Tampa Bay Rays | Injury News
Roger Mooney, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Rays OF Desmond Jennings (elbow) will make his first spring start Monday, March 8. He was hit in the elbow during the ninth inning of the team's spring opener last week and was shut down for a few days. Jennings will receive looks at all three outfield spots this spring.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Joel Pineiro | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury News, Fantasy
Angels.MLB.com's Lyle Spencer reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Joel Pineiro (tooth) was scratched Tuesday, March 9. He had a root canal and is feeling pain in the area.
SP | Ted Lilly | Chicago Cubs | Injury News, Fantasy
Cubs.MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports Chicago Cubs SP Ted Lilly (shoulder) will throw 35 pitches off a mound Wednesday, March 10. He said his shoulder feels good.
SP | Zach Stewart | Toronto Blue Jays | Transaction
BlueJays.MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports the Toronto Blue Jays reassigned P Zach Stewart and P Chad Jenkins to minor league camp.
SP | Dustin McGowan | Toronto Blue Jays | Injury News, Fantasy
BlueJays.MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports Toronto Blue Jays SP Dustin McGowan (shoulder) threw two simulated innings Tuesday, March 9. He threw 30 pitches, and 15 of them were strikes. He faced seven hitters and recorded three outs.
SP | Ross Detwiler | Washington Nationals | Injury News
Nationals.MLB.com's Bill Ladson reports Washington Nationals P Ross Detwiler (hip) said he should be able to stop using his crutches this weekend.
SP | Chien-Ming Wang | Washington Nationals | Injury News
Nationals.MLB.com's Bill Ladson reports Washington Nationals SP Chien-Ming Wang (shoulder) is expected to throw his first bullpen session next week.
SP | Mike Pelfrey | New York Mets | Injury News
The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports New York Mets SP Mike Pelfrey (leg) said he intends to make his start Thursday, March 11, after skipping a bullpen session Monday, March 8, due to a sore right leg.
SP | Justin Duchscherer | Oakland Athletics | Injury News, Fantasy
Athletics.MLB.com's Jane Lee reports Oakland Athletics manager Bob Geren said Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (back) and RP Joey Devine (elbow) could throw off a mound Tuesday, March 9.
SP | Dontrelle Willis | Detroit Tigers | Injury News
Tigers.MLB.com's Jason Beck reports Detroit Tigers SP Dontrelle Willis (elbow) hyper-extended his left elbow during a quick pickoff move Monday, March 8. "I'll be out there tomorrow long-tossing and stuff," Willis said, "so I'm fine. Just tweaked something. They're just doing precautionary on me, but I'm OK."
SP | Pedro Martinez | free agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal speculates free-agent SPs John Smoltz (Cardinals) and Pedro Martinez (Phillies) will likely eventually sign with National League clubs. Rosenthal names the Cardinals, Phillies, Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers as potential players for the two veteran right-handers.
SP | John Smoltz | free agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal speculates free-agent SPs John Smoltz (Cardinals) and Pedro Martinez (Phillies) will likely eventually sign with National League clubs. Rosenthal names the Cardinals, Phillies, Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers as potential players for the two veteran right-handers.
SP | Aroldis Chapman | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy
Updating a previous item, Jorge L. Ortiz, of USA Today, reports Cincinnati Reds SP Aroldis Chapman hit triple digits on a scout's radar gun twice Monday, March 8. Chapman topped out at 102 mph.
SP | Tim Hudson | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tim Hudson was pleased with his three-inning outing Monday, March 8, in which he gave up three hits and one run. He had one walk and three strikeouts, and threw nearly 50 pitches. "I mixed in all my pitches and I got a lot of swings and misses with my changeup," Hudson said. "I'm not really happy with my fastball command right now, but my other stuff, I felt really good with it."
SP | Jair Jurrjens | Atlanta Braves | Injury News, Fantasy
David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves SP Jair Jurrjens (shoulder) will throw live batting practice Tuesday, March 9, and will make his spring debut against the New York Yankees Thursday, March 11.
SP | Ervin Santana | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Ervin Santana was in the 92-94 mph range against the Texas Rangers Monday, March 8, and was throwing effortlessly during his two scoreless innings. He worked in his slider and changeup but spent most of his outing focusing on putting fastballs in good locations.
SP | Jorge De La Rosa | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports Colorado Rockies SP Jorge De La Rosa gave up just one hit in three scoreless innings against the San Diego Padres Monday, March 8. His breaking ball had plenty of break to it, and he commanded his fastball and changeup. De La Rosa has already thrown five scoreless innings this spring.
SP | Max Scherzer | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy
Jason Beck, of MLB.com, reports Detroit Tigers SP Max Scherzer retired only one of the eight batters he faced in his second spring outing against the Atlanta Braves Monday, March 8.
SP | Ricky Romero | Toronto Blue Jays | Fantasy
Brian McTaggart, of MLB.com, reports Toronto Blue Jays SP Ricky Romero threw three scoreless innings, striking out two and allowing no walks against the Houston Astros Monday, March 8.
SP | Luke Hochevar | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy
Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals SP Luke Hochevar gave up one run, two hits and one walk in 2 2/3 innings against the Texas Rangers Monday, March 8. "Hoch was pretty good," manager Trey Hillman said. "On purpose, he wasn't throwing any sliders or two-seamers today. He wanted to work on fastball command, rotation of the curveball and his changeup."
SP | John Maine | New York Mets | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports New York Mets SP John Maine struck out four of the eight hitters he faced in his spring debut against the Florida Marlins Monday, March 8. He gave up one run, two hits and one walk in 1 2/3 innings.
SP | Ricky Nolasco | Florida Marlins | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco gave up four hits and one run while striking out five in three innings against the Washington Nationals Monday, March 8.
SP | Brandon Webb | Arizona Diamondbacks | Injury News, Fantasy
Barry M. Bloom, of MLB.com, reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) soft tossed Monday, March 8, for the second straight day, extending his target distance to 90 feet. Webb's return to action in the Cactus League by the middle of March seems "unlikely" at this point. "He played catch today and he felt fine, he got up to 90 feet," manager A.J. Hinch said. "Again, we're just slowing down his pace. Day-to-day we'll just see how he's doing. We'll see how he feels tomorrow. It'll be a catch day until we plan his next bullpen."
SP | Brian Matusz | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
Peter Schmuck, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Brian Matusz gave up three hits and two runs in 2 2/3 innings against the Minnesota Twins Monday, March 8, but continued to overpower hitters with his fastball-changeup combination. He struck out six batters and has now struck out 10 in just four spring innings.
SP | Kevin Slowey | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Peter Schmuck, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Minnesota Twins SPs Kevin Slowey and Nick Blackburn both turned in solid performances against the Baltimore Orioles Monday, March 8. They each pitched three innings, giving up one hit, one walk and striking out two.
SP | Nick Blackburn | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Peter Schmuck, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Minnesota Twins SPs Kevin Slowey and Nick Blackburn both turned in solid performances against the Baltimore Orioles Monday, March 8. They each pitched three innings, giving up one hit, one walk and striking out two.
SP | Scott Olsen | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
Adam Kilgore, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Nationals SP Scott Olsen surrendered seven hits in two innings, including a three-run home run, against the Florida Marlins Monday, March 8. However, he felt his location was good and he hit between 86 to 88 mph on his fastball.
SP | Javier Vazquez | New York Yankees | Fantasy
Anthony DiComo, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SP Javier Vazquez gave up a home run but struck out four in two innings against the Philadelphia Phillies Monday, March 8.
SP | Josh Beckett | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
Updating a previous report, Jonathan Mayo, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett featured a fastball-changeup combination during his solid outing Monday, March 8, though he did mix in three or four breaking balls. Beckett has been focusing on improving his offspeed pitches this spring.
SP | Paul Maholm | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy
Dejan Kovacevic, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Pirates SP Paul Maholm gave up two runs and three hits in two innings against the New York Yankees Monday, March 8.
SP | Matt Garza | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy
Roger Mooney, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Rays SP Matt Garza allowed three hits while striking out five in three innings in his second spring outing against the Pittsburgh Pirates Monday, March 8.
SP | Scott Kazmir | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury News, Fantasy
Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Scott Kazmir (hamstring) will throw a simulated game Wednesday, March 10. He will throw roughly 30 pitches during the workout. Kazmir could make his Cactus League debut five days after that.
SP | Michael Bowden | Boston Red Sox | Transaction, Fantasy
The Sports Network reports the Boston Red Sox agreed to one-year deals with OF Josh Reddick, OF Jacoby Ellsbury, SS Jed Lowrie, IF Tug Hulett, 1B Aaron Bates, C Mark Wagner, C Dustin Brown, P Dustin Richardson, P Ramon A. Ramirez, P Felix Doubront, SP Clay Buchholz, SP Michael Bowden and RP Daniel Bard Monday, March 8. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.
SP | Clay Buchholz | Boston Red Sox | Transaction, Fantasy
The Sports Network reports the Boston Red Sox agreed to one-year deals with OF Josh Reddick, OF Jacoby Ellsbury, SS Jed Lowrie, IF Tug Hulett, 1B Aaron Bates, C Mark Wagner, C Dustin Brown, P Dustin Richardson, P Ramon A. Ramirez, P Felix Doubront, SP Clay Buchholz, SP Michael Bowden and RP Daniel Bard Monday, March 8. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.
SP | Jordan Zimmermann | Washington Nationals | Injury News
The Associated Press reports Washington Nationals SP Jordan Zimmermann (elbow) played catch from 120 feet for 20 minutes Monday, March 8.
SP | Dallas Braden | Oakland Athletics | Transaction, Fantasy
The Sports Network reports the Oakland Athletics agreed to terms with 29 pre-arbitration players Monday, March 8, including RP Andrew Bailey, SP Trevor Cahill, SP Brett Anderson, SP Dallas Braden, SP Gio Gonzalez, C Kurt Suzuki, OF Ryan Sweeney, 1B Daric Barton, IF Adam Rosales, SS Cliff Pennington, OF Travis Buck, RP Brad Ziegler and RP Jerry Blevins on one-year deals. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.
SP | Gio Gonzalez | Oakland Athletics | Transaction, Fantasy
The Sports Network reports the Oakland Athletics agreed to terms with 29 pre-arbitration players Monday, March 8, including RP Andrew Bailey, SP Trevor Cahill, SP Brett Anderson, SP Dallas Braden, SP Gio Gonzalez, C Kurt Suzuki, OF Ryan Sweeney, 1B Daric Barton, IF Adam Rosales, SS Cliff Pennington, OF Travis Buck, RP Brad Ziegler and RP Jerry Blevins on one-year deals. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.
SP | Trevor Cahill | Oakland Athletics | Transaction, Fantasy
The Sports Network reports the Oakland Athletics agreed to terms with 29 pre-arbitration players Monday, March 8, including RP Andrew Bailey, SP Trevor Cahill, SP Brett Anderson, SP Dallas Braden, SP Gio Gonzalez, C Kurt Suzuki, OF Ryan Sweeney, 1B Daric Barton, IF Adam Rosales, SS Cliff Pennington, OF Travis Buck, RP Brad Ziegler and RP Jerry Blevins on one-year deals. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.
SP | Brett Anderson | Oakland Athletics | Transaction, Fantasy
The Sports Network reports the Oakland Athletics agreed to terms with 29 pre-arbitration players Monday, March 8, including RP Andrew Bailey, SP Trevor Cahill, SP Brett Anderson, SP Dallas Braden, SP Gio Gonzalez, C Kurt Suzuki, OF Ryan Sweeney, 1B Daric Barton, IF Adam Rosales, SS Cliff Pennington, OF Travis Buck, RP Brad Ziegler and RP Jerry Blevins on one-year deals. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.
SP | Glen Perkins | Minnesota Twins | Injury News, Fantasy
Joe Christensen, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Twins SP Glen Perkins (back) has been dealing with some back stiffness, according to manager Ron Gardenhire.
SP | Stephen Strasburg | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
Scott Boeck, of USA Today, reports Washington Nationals SP Stephen Strasburg will make his spring debut against the Detroit Tigers Tuesday, March 9, as a starting pitcher. Strasburg is still expected to begin the 2010 season in the minors, most likely debuting with Single-A Potomac.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Huston Street | Colorado Rockies | Injury News, Fantasy
The Denver Post's Troy E. Renck reports Colorado Rockies CL Huston Street (shoulder) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, March 9, and felt fine. He worked on his posture, staying tall in his delivery. Street believes that he will be ready for the season, saying he needs only around seven to 10 innings.
RP | Derrick Turnbow | Florida Marlins | Injury News
The Palm Beach Post's Joe Capozzi reports Florida Marlins RP Derrick Turnbow (shoulder) will make his spring debut Thursday, March 11, or the following day.
RP | Brandon Lyon | Houston Astros | Injury News
The Houston Astros senior director of social media Alyson Footer reports Houston Astros RP Brandon Lyon (shoulder) will throw another side session Wednesday, March 10, and if all goes well, he'll throw to hitters Friday, March 12.
RP | Joe Nathan | Minnesota Twins | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating an ongoing story, SI.com's Jon Heyman reports Minnesota Twins CL Joe Nathan's (elbow) agent, David Pepe, said Nathan is going to seek a second opinion on his elbow before deciding whether to have surgery.
RP | Dustin Richardson | Boston Red Sox | Injury News
Updating previous reports, WEEI.com's Rob Bradford reports Boston Red Sox P Dustin Richardson (quadriceps) said his injury first snuck up a week ago. He said it burns when he plants on his delivery, but he should be OK after some rest.
RP | Matt Guerrier | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney reports Minnesota Twins RP Jon Rauch has the most closing experience after CL Joe Nathan (elbow) went down. Rauch has 26 career saves. However, Olney reported that some rival evaluators speculated that RP Matt Guerrier would be the best fallback option before the news on Nathan's torn elbow ligament developed. Guerrier had a 0.97 WHIP with 16 walks in 76 1/3 innings last season.
RP | Jon Rauch | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney reports Minnesota Twins RP Jon Rauch has the most closing experience after CL Joe Nathan (elbow) went down. Rauch has 26 career saves. However, Olney reported that some rival evaluators speculated that RP Matt Guerrier would be the best fallback option before the news on Nathan's torn elbow ligament developed. Guerrier had a 0.97 WHIP with 16 walks in 76 1/3 innings last season.
RP | Joey Devine | Oakland Athletics | Injury News, Fantasy
Athletics.MLB.com's Jane Lee reports Oakland Athletics manager Bob Geren said Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (back) and RP Joey Devine (elbow) could throw off a mound Tuesday, March 9.
RP | Jason Frasor | Toronto Blue Jays | Fantasy
The Chicago Cubs appear to be interested again in Toronto Blue Jays RP Jason Frasor, according to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick. The latest call from the Cubs comes on the heels of RP Angel Guzman's season-ending shoulder injury. Crasnick says the Cubs are "urgently seeking relief help."
RP | Cory Wade | Los Angeles Dodgers | Injury News
Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers RP Cory Wade (shoulder) has been shut down for two weeks because of shoulder tenderness.
RP | Scott Proctor | Atlanta Braves | Injury News
David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves RP Scott Proctor (elbow) is scheduled to throw batting practice Tuesday, March 9.
RP | Matt Belisle | Colorado Rockies | Injury News
Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports Colorado Rockies RP Matt Belisle (forearm) has a tight right forearm. For now, it does not appear to be very serious.
RP | Rafael Betancourt | Colorado Rockies | Injury News
Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports Colorado Rockies RP Rafael Betancourt (shoulder) said he is feeling better, but he did not play catch Monday, March 8.
RP | Chan Ho Park | New York Yankees | Injury News
Anthony DiComo, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees RP Chan Ho Park (glute) skipped his batting practice session Monday, March 8, because of tightness in his glute. He should return to the mound Tuesday, March 9, or Wednesday, March 10. Park said he is day-to-day.
RP | Jonathan Papelbon | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
Ron Borges, of the Boston Herald, reports Boston Red Sox RP Jonathan Papelbon threw four splitters among his 13 pitches against the Minnesota Twins Monday, March 8.
RP | Fernando Rodney | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury News, Fantasy
Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RP Fernando Rodney (shins) will throw another bullpen session Monday, March 8.
RP | Scot Shields | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury News, Fantasy
Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RPs Scot Shields (knee) and Kevin Jepsen (shoulder) are both scheduled to throw one simulated inning, or about 15 pitches, during a workout Tuesday, March 9.
RP | Kevin Jepsen | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury News, Fantasy
Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RPs Scot Shields (knee) and Kevin Jepsen (shoulder) are both scheduled to throw one simulated inning, or about 15 pitches, during a workout Tuesday, March 9.
RP | Daniel Bard | Boston Red Sox | Transaction, Fantasy
The Sports Network reports the Boston Red Sox agreed to one-year deals with OF Josh Reddick, OF Jacoby Ellsbury, SS Jed Lowrie, IF Tug Hulett, 1B Aaron Bates, C Mark Wagner, C Dustin Brown, P Dustin Richardson, P Ramon A. Ramirez, P Felix Doubront, SP Clay Buchholz, SP Michael Bowden and RP Daniel Bard Monday, March 8. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.
RP | Ramon A. Ramirez | Boston Red Sox | Transaction, Fantasy
The Sports Network reports the Boston Red Sox agreed to one-year deals with OF Josh Reddick, OF Jacoby Ellsbury, SS Jed Lowrie, IF Tug Hulett, 1B Aaron Bates, C Mark Wagner, C Dustin Brown, P Dustin Richardson, P Ramon A. Ramirez, P Felix Doubront, SP Clay Buchholz, SP Michael Bowden and RP Daniel Bard Monday, March 8. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.
RP | Francisco Rodriguez | New York Mets | Fantasy
Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports New York Mets RP Francisco Rodriguez (pink eye) is not completed over his conjunctivitis. He continues to take eye drops and is not allowed to wear contacts yet. "It feels much better," Rodriguez said. "It's still a little uncomfortable, but it's good to be around. I was cleared to be around the guys, so it's fine." Rodriguez was limited to playing catch with his brother while he was away from the team. However, he is not worried about his progress and said he probably needs one bullpen session before pitching in a spring game. He plans on wearing prescription sunglasses for a few weeks until his eyes feel completely healthy.
RP | David Aardsma | Seattle Mariners | Injury News, Fantasy
Kirby Arnold, of The Daily Herald, reports Seattle Mariners RP David Aardsma (groin) is scheduled to pitch in the bullpen Monday, March 8.
RP | Brad Ziegler | Oakland Athletics | Transaction, Fantasy
The Sports Network reports the Oakland Athletics agreed to terms with 29 pre-arbitration players Monday, March 8, including RP Andrew Bailey, SP Trevor Cahill, SP Brett Anderson, SP Dallas Braden, SP Gio Gonzalez, C Kurt Suzuki, OF Ryan Sweeney, 1B Daric Barton, IF Adam Rosales, SS Cliff Pennington, OF Travis Buck, RP Brad Ziegler and RP Jerry Blevins on one-year deals. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.
RP | Jerry Blevins | Oakland Athletics | Transaction, Fantasy
The Sports Network reports the Oakland Athletics agreed to terms with 29 pre-arbitration players Monday, March 8, including RP Andrew Bailey, SP Trevor Cahill, SP Brett Anderson, SP Dallas Braden, SP Gio Gonzalez, C Kurt Suzuki, OF Ryan Sweeney, 1B Daric Barton, IF Adam Rosales, SS Cliff Pennington, OF Travis Buck, RP Brad Ziegler and RP Jerry Blevins on one-year deals. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.
RP | Andrew Bailey | Oakland Athletics | Transaction, Fantasy
The Sports Network reports the Oakland Athletics agreed to terms with 29 pre-arbitration players Monday, March 8, including RP Andrew Bailey, SP Trevor Cahill, SP Brett Anderson, SP Dallas Braden, SP Gio Gonzalez, C Kurt Suzuki, OF Ryan Sweeney, 1B Daric Barton, IF Adam Rosales, SS Cliff Pennington, OF Travis Buck, RP Brad Ziegler and RP Jerry Blevins on one-year deals. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.
RP | Pat Neshek | Minnesota Twins | Injury News
Joe Christensen, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Twins RP Pat Neshek (hamstring) is dealing with a sore hamstring, according to manager Ron Gardenhire.
RP | Bobby Jenks | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy
Bruce Levine, of ESPNChicago.com, reports Chicago White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper said RP Bobby Jenks will be ready when the regular season begins. Jenks struggled Saturday, March 6, giving up two runs and two hits while walking two in one inning.
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