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Blake Snell (P - SF)
3/18/24 9:42 PM - Breaking news - Giants and Snell have agreed to a two-year deal worth $62 million.

Bryan Reynolds (OF - PIT)
3/18/24 9:19 PM - NL Central Preview: Cardinals, Cubs and Reds are at the front of a wide-open division. Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Ji Hwan Bae fields a ground ball hit by Pittsburgh Pirates' Bryan Reynolds in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) CHICAGO (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals signed Sonny Gray, Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson. The Chicago Cubs added Shota Imanaga and Hector Neris. Even the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates jumped into free agency. There are no tanking teams in the NL Central right now, making for a wide-open landscape in a division that was captured by St. Louis or Milwaukee in five of the past six years. It was Milwaukee's turn in 2023, finishing nine games ahead of second-place
Source: https://www.theintelligencer.net/sports/top-sports...

Frankie Montas (P - CIN)
3/18/24 8:51 PM - Reds starter Frankie Montas overpowers Giants hitters with his fastball. Frankie Montas allowed one run in four innings in a spring training start on Monday.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/reds-starter-frankie-mont...

Zac Gallen (P - AZ)
3/18/24 8:15 PM - Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen named Opening Day starter. The Arizona Diamondbacks named Zac Gallen the starter for Opening Day on March 28 when the Colorado Rockies come to Chase Field to start a four-game series. Gallen is coming off an All-Star season where he boasted a 17-9 record with a 3.47 ERA in 34 starts. The D-backs ace told Arizona Sports' Wolf & Luke on Monday that he's ready to move on from spring training.
Source: https://arizonasports.com/?p=3544620...

Matt Chapman (3B - SF)
3/18/24 8:10 PM - Kurtenbach: Blake Snell is coming to San Francisco and suddenly the Giants make a whole lot more sense. The Giants wanted to make a splash this offseason. Well, the offseason ended weeks ago, but the Giants have certainly made a splash. To start off March, San Francisco signed All-Star, Gold-Glove third baseman Matt Chapman — one of the top free-agent position players on the market. The New York Post reported that the Giants and Snell agreed to a two-year deal (with an opt-out after 2024) worth $62 million.
Source: https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2024/03/18/kurtenbach...

Christian Yelich (OF/DH - MIL)
3/18/24 5:24 PM - Brewers 4, Angels 3: Christian Yelich is showing that he's ready for the season. Christian Yelich went 3 for 4 with a tape-measure blast and finished a triple shy of the cycle for the Brewers on Monday.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/brewers-4-angels-3-christ...

Merrill Kelly (P - AZ)
3/18/24 4:33 PM - DBacks spring training updates: Merrill Kelly has efficient outing. Updates from Arizona Diamondbacks' Cactus League action.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/dbacks-spring-training-up...

TJ Friedl (OF - CIN)
3/18/24 3:49 PM - Reds CF Friedl out indefinitely with broken wrist. The Cincinnati Reds have no timeline for the return of center fielder TJ Friedl, who fractured his right wrist while trying to make a diving catch in a game on Saturday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39756526/reds-...

Alek Thomas (OF - AZ)
3/18/24 3:41 PM - D-backs' Alek Thomas found confidence with pair of swings. Alek Thomas' 2023 playoff run was maybe not the most drastic among the many positive growth curves of Arizona Diamondbacks players. Thomas told Arizona Sports' Wolf & Luke on Monday that he legitimately uses that play as psychological ammunition in live moments, such as relatively unimportant at-bats this spring. “I look at the home run against the Phillies all the time and just still get chills, some goosebumps on my arms from that moment,” he said Monday.
Source: https://arizonasports.com/story/3544599/d-backs-al...

Dane Myers (OF - MIA)
3/18/24 3:25 PM - Spring training roundup: Dane Myers hits walk-off HR for Marlins. Dane Myers hit a walk-off home run with two outs and two strikes to lift the Miami Marlins to a 6-5 win over the Houston Astros in spring training action on Monday in Jupiter, Fla. Myers' third homer of the spring came off Cole McDonald (0-2), who had struck out the first two batters of the ninth inning. The shot to right center completed a Marlins rally from down 3-0 and 5-2, ignited when Jake Burger and Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit back-to-back homers in the sixth.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/spring-training-rou...

Gregory Soto (P - PHI)
3/18/24 3:06 PM - Phillies relievers ramp up their work, but Orion Kerkering may not be ready for opening day. It was an important day for the Phillies' bullpen, as three relievers pitched for a second time in as many days, a common step in their progression before the season starts. Kerkering hasn't pitched since March 1 after being waylaid by a flu bug that went through the clubhouse. “He was really fatigued,” manager Rob Thomson said after a Phillies split squad lost, 11-2, to the Pirates in Clearwater. Kerkering was among six apparent locks for the bullpen, with lefties José Alvarado, Gregory Soto, and Matt Strahm, and righties Jeff Hoffman and Seranthony Domínguez.
Source: https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/phillies-relieve...

Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
3/18/24 2:36 PM - Shohei Ohtani will begin throwing this week, but Dodgers manager shoots down idea of him pitching in 2024. Ohtani had elbow surgery last year, and will start his throwing rehab before MLB Opening Day
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/shohei-ohtani-w...

Bryce Elder (P - ATL)
3/18/24 2:35 PM - Braves send 2023 All-Star Bryce Elder to minors. Reynaldo López earns spot in rotation. The Atlanta Braves optioned All-Star pitcher Bryce Elder to the minors on Monday, deciding to open the season with Reynaldo López as their fifth starter. López, who signed a $30 million, three-year deal with the Braves in November, earned the rotation spot by allowing just four earned runs over 16 2/3 innings in five spring appearances. Elder, by comparison, gave up 11 earned runs and 15 hits in 12 innings covering four appearances for an 8.25 ERA.
Source: https://www.middletownpress.com/sports/article/bra...

Bryce Harper (DH/1B - PHI)
3/18/24 2:32 PM - Bryce Harper's stiff back might be no big deal now, but it's a fact of life for the Phillies slugger. It's that time of spring training — five weeks down, seven days to go — when the most notable things that can happen to a player with a guaranteed roster spot are almost all bad. “My back hurt when I played the outfield, too,” Harper said, laughing.
Source: https://kdhnews.com/sports/baseball/bryce-harper-s...

Jazz Chisholm (OF - MIA)
3/18/24 2:26 PM - Marlins Place Three Prospects on MLB's 'All-Spring Breakout Team'. Jazz Chisholm Jr. needs to pop off for the Miami Marlins Jazz Chisholm Jr. needs to pop off for the Miami Marlins Marlins Place Three Prospects on MLB's 'All-Spring Breakout Team' The Miami Marlins saw several of their best and brightest step up against the Cardinals last week Author: Lindsay Crosby Publish date: Mar 18, 2024 5:25 PM EDT In this story: Miami Marlins The Miami Marlins have a better farm system than they're getting credit for . MLB has announced the first and second team nominees for the 'All-Spring Breakout' teams, and Miami is one of three organizations that placed three prospects on the lists. Originating from MLB Pipeline , thirty players were selected from across
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/marlins/minors/marlins-plac...

Jameson Taillon (P - CHC)
3/18/24 2:18 PM - Cubs Injured Starter Throwing Again. Chicago Cubs Injured Starter Already Throwing Pitches Again Some positive news has been revealed for the Chicago Cubs as one of their injured starting pitchers is back throwing. Author: Brad Wakai Publish date: Mar 18, 2024 7:00 PM EDT In this story: Chicago Cubs The Chicago Cubs were dealt some bad news when it was announced that starting pitcher Jameson Taillon is dealing with a back injury that could keep him out of Opening Day and beyond. They signed him last offseason to a four-year, $68 million deal thinking that he would come in and be a solid starter towards the top of their rotation. His tenure did not get off to a good start in 2023 when he posted a career-high ERA of 4.84 across his
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cubs/news/chicago-cubs-inju...

Jackson Chourio (OF - MIL)
3/18/24 2:15 PM - Jackson Chourio is 'in the mix' for opening day, but the Brewers also want to see better defense. The 20-year-old top prospect is coming along in his first big-league spring training with the Brewers, but has work to do in the field.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/jackson-chourio-mix-openi...

Nick Castellanos (OF - PHI)
3/18/24 1:49 PM - This Nick Castellanos Jersey is One of the Phillies Best Giveaways of All-Time… for Fans 14 & Under. This Nick Castellanos jersey is one of the Phillies' best ever giveaways. This jersey would put up 2006 Ryan Howard numbers at day-longs and tailgates. Instead, the Phillies are giving them to teenagers who will outgrow them in 18 months. It never made sense to me that most of the Phils' giveaways are designed for kids 14 & under.
Source: https://www.crossingbroad.com/2024/03/this-nick-ca...

Yoshinobu Yamamoto (P - LAD)
3/18/24 1:48 PM - Andrew Friedman: Dodgers' Pitching Depth Will 'Help Us Navigate' Regular Season. The Los Angeles Dodgers placed an emphasis on pitching during the offseason as their historic spending spree included the additions of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow and James Paxton, among others. The team also re-signed several key players such as Clayton Kershaw, Joe Kelly, Ryan Brasier and Daniel Hudson, while Walker Buehler and Blake Treinen are set to return after missing the entire 2023 season due to respective Tommy John and shoulder surgeries.
Source: https://dodgerblue.com/?p=2083190...

Max Muncy (3B - LAD)
3/18/24 1:42 PM - Chris Taylor homers as Dodgers beat Team Korea in exhibition. Max Muncy and Will Smith each drove in two runs in the Dodgers' win. Bobby Miller went the first five innings with Gavin Stone
Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2024/03/18/chris-taylor...

Oneil Cruz (SS - PIT)
3/18/24 1:42 PM - Pittsburgh Pirates Star Continues Spring Training Hot Streak With Multi-Home Run Day. Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz Continues Spring Training Hot Streak With Multi-Home Run Day Oneil Cruz went deep twice against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday, bringing the Pittsburgh Pirates star's home run total to seven in Grapefruit League play. Author: Sam Connon Mar 18, 2024 4:40 PM EDT In this story: Pittsburgh Pirates The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't had much regular season success over the past few years, failing to make the playoffs in each of the last eight seasons, but they do have an intriguing young core. One of their up-and-coming stars, shortstop Oneil Cruz, has been showing some promising signs so far in Spring Training, and he took that to a whole new level Monday. Cruz
Source: https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/news/pit...

Mookie Betts (OF/2B - LAD)
3/18/24 1:41 PM - Dodgers News: Mookie Betts Working With Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Trainer. Mookie Betts is an accomplished All-Star with an array of awards and accolades to his name, including World Series titles with the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers. “I don't necessarily know what I'm doing — I'm just kind of doing it, and I feel good, so we'll see,” Betts, 31, said.
Source: https://dodgerblue.com/dodgers-news-mookie-betts-w...

Manny Machado (3B/DH - SD)
3/18/24 1:39 PM - Padres step up to lift the Manny who has carried them many times.

Manny Machado, who has been the Padres' most important and leaned-on player, feels the Padres have made some important advances


Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/padres...

Brandon Pfaadt (P - AZ)
3/18/24 1:36 PM - Diamondbacks 2024 season preview: Projected lineup, rotation and three questions for reigning NL champs. Continued growth from Brandon Pfaadt, Gabriel Moreno, Corbin Carroll and more would help
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/diamondbacks-20...

Blake Snell (P - SF)
3/18/24 1:33 PM - Blake Snell willing to be free-agent bargain. Why Astros still aren’t enticed..

The reigning NFL Cy Young winner is still looking for a team as Opening Day looms.


Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/astros/article/astros...

Forrest Wall (OF - ATL)
3/18/24 1:18 PM - Braves Reassign Several to Minor League Camp, Seemingly Deciding Battle for Final Bench Spot. Braves Reassign Several to Minor League Camp, Deciding Battle for Final Bench Spot The Atlanta Braves are cutting down the size of their major league roster, with Forrest Wall being the biggest beneficiary Author: Lindsay Crosby Mar 18, 2024 4:14 PM EDT The Atlanta Braves just about have it all figured out. At a time in spring where several other teams still have 35 or 40 players in camp, the Braves have made a large wave of moves, significantly cutting down the roster. The Braves today reassigned C Drake Baldwin, C Chadwick Tromp, INF David Fletcher, INF Andrew Velazquez, INF Luke Williams and OF Eli White to minor league camp. The move leaves just 28 players in camp, with the final roster spot
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/braves/transactions/braves-...

Ian Happ (OF - CHC)
3/18/24 1:00 PM - Chicago Cubs starting lineup coming into focus as Spring Training concludes. With Ian Happ's return on Sunday to Spring Training action, the Chicago Cubs starting lineup for the regular season is starting to come into focus. Happ's return to the lineup saw him in a familiar spot. Happ was the leadoff hitter for the Cubs on Sunday, a spot that he was frequently used in at the start of his Major League Baseball career. Given Happ's ability to work counts to his favor and draw walks, chances are that he will get the first opportunity at being the team's leadoff hitter to open the 2024 under Craig Counsell.
Source: https://cubbiescrib.com/posts/chicago-cubs-startin...

Sonny Gray (P - STL)
3/18/24 12:39 PM - AL Central Preview: Tigers, Royals try to end years of losing after offseason moves. The AL Central doesn't appear to be a great place to find baseball's best teams. The division had a tough 2023, with the Twins running away with the title despite an 87-win season that wouldn't have been good enough to win any other division in MLB. Minnesota once again appears to be the class of the division despite losing a pair of front-line starting pitchers in Sonny Gray and Kenta Maeda.
Source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/al-central-preview-tige...

Freddy Peralta (P - MIL)
3/18/24 12:28 PM - Freddy Peralta is ready for his new role as the Milwaukee Brewers' ace: 'He's starving for that limelight'. Peralta's road to No. 1 was years in the making, and with Opening Day around the corner, he's up for the challenge.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/freddy-peralta-is-ready-f...

Justin Wilson (P - CIN)
3/18/24 12:21 PM - Lefty reliever Justin Wilson guaranteed $1.5 million by Reds. He can make $1 million in bonuses. Left-hander Justin Wilson has agreed to a $1.5 million, one-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds following his release from a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Wilson can make $1 million in performance bonuses under the agreement for games pitched: $200,000 each for 40 and each additional five through 60. Cincinnati announced the deal Friday, three days after Wilson became a free agent.
Source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/lefty-reliever-justin-w...

Keaton Winn (P - SF)
3/18/24 12:01 PM - Handicapping SF Giants' top position battles heading into final week of spring training. The final week of Cactus League play is upon us and there are, by manager Bob Melvin's estimation, at least two or three spots on the San Francisco Giants' Opening Day roster that are yet to be decided. There's optimism Keaton Winn can fill one hole in the rotation, but the fifth spot remains wide open. Well, Nick Ahmed has had something to say about that. Starting tonight against the Reds, the Giants have seven games left before they leave Arizona another three exhibitions in Sacramento, San Francisco and Oakland before they must cut their roster — currently at 47 players — down to 26 for Opening Day next Thursday in San Diego.
Source: https://www.montereyherald.com/2024/03/18/handicap...

Zack Wheeler (P - PHI)
3/18/24 11:53 AM - 2024 Opening Day starter tracker: Zack Wheeler, Nestor Cortes, Tyler Glasnow, Yu Darvish get Game 1 honors. The Opening Day nod is a huge honor, even if it's just one game out of 162
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/2024-opening-da...

Bryce Elder (P - ATL)
3/18/24 11:50 AM - López makes Braves' rotation; Elder to minors. Bryce Elder, who gave up 11 runs and 15 hits in 12 innings during spring training, will start the season in the minors, while Reynoldo López will be the Braves' fifth starter.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39759444/brave...

Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
3/18/24 11:36 AM - Shohei Ohtani will begin throwing this week, but Dodgers manager shoots down idea of him pitching in 2024. Ohtani had elbow surgery last year, and will start his throwing rehab before MLB Opening Day
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/shohei-ohtani-w...

Jeremiah Estrada (P - SD)
3/18/24 11:34 AM - Palm Desert grad Jeremiah Estrada ready for next MLB chapter with San Diego Padres. Jeremiah Estrada, the Palm Desert grad who spent all six years of his MLB career with the Cubs, was acquired by the Padres in November
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/palm-desert-grad-jeremiah...

Orlando Arcia (SS - ATL)
3/18/24 11:30 AM - Braves' get positive Orlando Arcia injury update. Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia suffered an injury scare on Sunday after getting hit by a pitch on his hand. On Monday, it was revealed that Arcia did not suffer a fracture, per David O'Brien of The Athletic. O'Brien also reported that the Braves infielder is “day to day.” This is an important update for Atlanta to say the least with Opening Day right around the corner.
Source: https://clutchpoints.com/braves-news-atlanta-orlan...

Gavin Stone (P - LAD)
3/18/24 11:11 AM - Gavin Stone 'Incredibly Thankful' For To Be Named Dodgers' 5th Starting Pitcher. The Los Angeles Dodgers went into Spring Training with several pitchers competing for the fifth spot in the starting rotation. After an impressive showing, Gavin Stone will round out the staff come Opening Day. “Doc told me [Monday] that I was going to be the fifth starter,” Stone said. Stone beat out the likes of Landon Knack, Kyle Hurt, Grove and Ryan Yarbrough to take the final spot in the Dodgers rotation.
Source: https://dodgerblue.com/?p=2084790...

Tyler Glasnow (P - LAD)
3/18/24 11:10 AM - Seoul Series: Dodgers' Tyler Glasnow Details Friendship With 'Pitching Guru' Yu Darvish. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a mere two days away from the beginning of the Seoul Series and it is Tyler Glasnow who is getting the Opening Day start in his first season with the club. The two games against the San Diego Padres at Gocheok Sky Dome are being played Wednesday and Thursday. Glasnow's third career Opening Day start is coming opposite Yu Darvish, someone he has developed a friendship with.
Source: https://dodgerblue.com/dodgers-news-tyler-glasnow-...

Dylan Cease (P - SD)
3/18/24 11:00 AM - Padres roster review: Dylan Cease.

Sizing up the Padres' 40-man roster heading into the 2024 season: The 2022 AL Cy Young runner-up, Dylan Cease looking for a rebound as he arrives to buoy the starting rotation


Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/padres...

Gabriel Moreno (C - AZ)
3/18/24 10:47 AM - Gabriel Moreno Back in Lineup for D-backs vs. A's. Gabriel Moreno Back in Lineup for D-backs vs. A's Merrill Kelly gets another spring tuneup and will work with the Gold Glove catcher Author: Jack Sommers Mar 18, 2024 1:47 PM EDT In this story: Arizona Diamondbacks Oakland Athletics When the Diamondbacks face the A's at Salt River Fields Monday for a Cactus League game, Gabriel Moreno will be a sight for sore eyes behind the plate. After missing a week of games due to a sore lower back, the Gold Glove-winning backstop is back in the lineup for Arizona. Game time is 1:10 P.M. There is no television broadcast of the game, but you can listen to audio via MLB.TV. Lineups A's at D-backs Lineups March 18th Jack Sommers Moreno is one of the
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/diamondbacks/game-day/gabri...

Corbin Martin (P - AZ)
3/18/24 10:34 AM - Diamondbacks option RHPs Corbin Martin, Slade Cecconi. The Arizona Diamondbacks continued to clear up spring training roster battles by optioning pitchers Corbin Martin, Slade Cecconi and Blake Walston to Triple-A Reno on Monday. Outfielder Kyle Garlick was reassigned to minor league camp, leaving 36 players in the big league clubhouse with Opening Day 10 days out. Martin, 28, returned to the mound this spring after missing all of 2023 with a torn right lat he suffered before Opening Day. The right-hander — and Arizona's final player added in the 2019 Zack Greinke trade — was slow-played this spring and made his debut last week against the San Diego Padres.
Source: https://arizonasports.com/story/3544587/diamondbac...

Max Muncy (3B - LAD)
3/18/24 9:42 AM - Chris Taylor homers as Dodgers beat Team Korea in exhibition. Max Muncy and Will Smith each drove in two runs in the Dodgers' win. Bobby Miller went the first five innings with Gavin Stone
Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2024/03/18/chris-taylor...

Slade Cecconi (P - AZ)
3/18/24 9:36 AM - D-backs Option Slade Cecconi, Blake Walston and Corbin Martin. D-backs Option Slade Cecconi, Blake Walston and Corbin Martin The fifth starter competition is down to three pitchers Author: Jack Sommers Mar 18, 2024 12:36 PM EDT In this story: Arizona Diamondbacks The Arizona Diamondbacks made 4 roster moves and have 36 players in camp. Optioned to Triple-A Reno: RHP Slade Cecconi, RHP Corbin Martin and LHP Blake Walston Reassigned to Minor League camp: OF Kyle Garlick Cecconi and Walston have been getting stretched out as starting pitchers and both pitched in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Mariners. They were among the starting pitchers considered in the running for a rotation spot along with Ryne Nelson, Tommy Henry, and Bryce Jarvis. Cecconi
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/diamondbacks/news/d-backs-o...

Mark Vientos (DH - NYM)
3/18/24 9:31 AM - Stearns Reveals Mets Plan for Younger Players. David Stearns Reveals Mets Plan for Younger Players New York Mets' president of baseball operations David Stearns talks about his plan to play prospects this season. Author: Jon Conahan Mar 18, 2024 1:00 PM EDT In this story: New York Mets The New York Mets have a tough decision to make with many of their younger players. Those questions for the Mets mostly focus on Mark Vientos and Brett Baty, two potential franchise pieces. For New York, the question is if they want to compete now or allow their young players to show they can play at the highest level. It was believed to be a possibility that the Mets could link with former slugger J.D. Davis. For a cheap price, Davis made sense for the team,
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/mets/news/david-stearns-rev...

Freddie Freeman (1B - LAD)
3/18/24 9:21 AM - Dodgers awestruck by first pitch from South Korean actress in viral moment. Freddie Freeman had himself a day Sunday during a Dodgers exhibition game in South Korea, but it was the initial toss by South Korean actress Jeon Jong-seo that really captivated audiences — the Los Angeles dugout, specifically. Before the Dodgers' Seoul Series game against the Kiwoom Heroes got underway at the Gocheok Sky Dome, the 29-year-old film star stood on the mound to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. As Jeon readied to hurl the ball toward home plate, several members of the Dodgers appeared to take in the moment off the field, as captured on the broadcast. 4 Jeon Jong-seo throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the 2024 Seoul Series game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and
Source: https://nypost.com/2024/03/18/sports/dodgers-awest...

Fernando Tatis (OF - SD)
3/18/24 9:20 AM - Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr., Xander Bogaerts and Mike Shildt embrace fresh approach to West race.

The Padres don't need to vanquish the rival Dodgers to make the playoffs — they just need to play well


Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/sports...

Bryce Harper (DH/1B - PHI)
3/18/24 9:05 AM - Phillies star Bryce Harper's return date after spring training injury scare. The Philadelphia Phillies have to be a bit concerned. Bryce Harper, the team's superstar hitter, has missed the last three games of spring training. Reports say that Harper is dealing with a back injury, putting his status for Opening Day in question. Back injuries are tricky to deal with, after all, and Philly would want to exercise caution.
Source: https://clutchpoints.com/phillies-news-bryce-harpe...

Blake Snell (P - SF)
3/18/24 9:00 AM - Angels insider throws cold water on Arte Moreno signing off on Blake Snell pursuit. It is exceedingly rare that the Los Angeles Angels, or any team for that matter, have a chance to add a potential frontline starter this close to the start of the season. Blake Snell's free agent market has been anything but typical this offseason, however, and it is presenting the Angels with a fantastic opportunity at a position of need. By all accounts, Snell is now looking to get a short-term, high AAV deal with opt-outs after Scott Boras' attempts to get him a lengthy free agent deal fell on deaf ears. Given that the Angels' rotation plans currently consist of a lot of crossing their fingers and hoping things work out, LA should absolutely be targeting Snell to give the team a chance to compete in a brutal AL West on a short-term deal while their player development changes take effect.
Source: https://halohangout.com/posts/angels-insider-throw...

Matt Mervis (1B - CHC)
3/18/24 9:00 AM - Latest Chicago Cubs roster cut may be final chance for popular prospect. With the Chicago Cubs planning on using a rotation of players as the designated hitter this season, there was a thought that Matt Mervis could make the roster as a left-handed power hitter. On a roster that includes Cody Bellinger, Michael Busch, and Patrick Wisdom, Mervis does not have a path to regular playing time at the Major League level as a first baseman. It was an opportunity that Mervis was afforded last season but struggled in his initial stint. Mervis posted a 46 wRC+ in 99 plate appearances at the Major League level last season before being demoted back to Triple-A Iowa.
Source: https://cubbiescrib.com/posts/latest-chicago-cubs-...

Tim Anderson (SS - MIA)
3/18/24 8:57 AM - Miami Trims Spring Training Roster, Sending Several to Minor League Camp. How Tim Anderson is impacting the Miami Marlins How Tim Anderson is impacting the Miami Marlins Miami Trims Spring Training Roster, Sending Several to Minor League Camp The Miami Marlins continue to trim down the roster in advance of Opening Day next week Author: Lindsay Crosby Publish date: Mar 18, 2024 11:56 AM EDT In this story: Miami Marlins The Miami Marlins are continuing to trim the list of players who might grab a roster spot prior to Opening Day. The team today announced the reassignment of four players to minor league camp, with LHP Devin Smeltzer, C Will Banfield, INF Tristan Gray, and INF Javier Sanoja all being moved this morning. Smeltzer's the most disappointing of the moves
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/marlins/transactions/miami-...

Jackson Merrill (SS - SD)
3/18/24 8:34 AM - Padres officially name top prospect Jackson Merrill starting center fielder. There is a different energy surrounding the San Diego Padres entering the 2024 MLB season than there was ahead of the 2023 campaign, but fans are still optimistic the team can get back on the right track. While multiple All-Stars remain at the forefront, there is one young talent who can greatly help in this rejuvenation effort. Jackson Merrill is going to be the Padres' starting center fielder on Opening Day, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. The No. 12-ranked prospect in the MLB could see his life change forever starting this Wednesday, March 20th when San Diego clashes with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Gocheok Sky Dome.
Source: https://clutchpoints.com/padres-news-officially-na...

Aaron Nola (P - PHI)
3/18/24 8:14 AM - Phillies Prospect "Stood Out" During Spring Breakout Game. Phillies Elite Prospect "Stood Out" During Spring Breakout Game The Philadelphia Phillies could be adding another strong starter to their rotation at some point based on performances he's had this spring. Author: Brad Wakai Mar 18, 2024 3:00 PM EDT In this story: Philadelphia Phillies Entering the offseason, the Philadelphia Phillies ' starting rotation could have looked a lot different in the next few years because Aaron Nola hit free agency and Zack Wheeler only had one more season under contract. That ultimately was remedied. Nola is back on a long-term deal and Wheeler signed a contract extension to keep the game's best one-two punches back at the top of their rotation. The Phillies
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/phillies/news/phillies-elit...

Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
3/18/24 8:12 AM - Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani cleared to begin throwing program later this week. Six months after his second elbow surgery, the two-way star will start a throwing program when the Dodgers return to L.A. after the South Korea trip. He still is not expected to pitch in games until 2025.
Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2024/03/18/dodgers-shoh...

Kodai Senga (P - NYM)
3/18/24 7:46 AM - Veteran Starter Looking For Deal In Mets' Range; Could New York Get Deal Done?. Veteran Starter Looking For Deal In Mets' Range; Could New York Get Deal Done? New York could use a little more depth in the starting rotation Author: Patrick McAvoy Mar 18, 2024 10:46 AM EDT In this story: New York Mets Chicago White Sox The New York Mets will be without the services of its top starting pitcher when Opening Day rolls around. Mets ace Kodai Senga currently is dealing with an injury and will miss the beginning of the 2024 campaign. Hopefully, he isn't out long-term, but the Mets' starting rotation will be thin at least to begin the campaign. New York made a specific effort to improve the rotation this offseason and did so by investing in pitchers on smaller deals with
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/mets/news/veteran-starter-l...

Max Fried (P - ATL)
3/18/24 7:16 AM - Braves make shocking Bryce Elder decision that solidifies starting rotation. The Atlanta Braves made some interesting changes to their pitching staff. After their rotation was decimated by injuries last season, they are looking to spice up their starting rotation. The usual suspects are still there, of course: Max Fried, Spencer Strider, and Charlie Morton.
Source: https://clutchpoints.com/braves-news-atlanta-bryce...

Brandon Williamson (P - CIN)
3/18/24 7:02 AM - Reds starter Brandon Williamson is battling shoulder soreness. Brandon Williamson was pulled from Sunday's game after allowing two runs in the first four innings.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/reds-starter-brandon-will...

Freddie Freeman (1B - LAD)
3/18/24 6:42 AM - Chris Taylor homers as Dodgers beat Team Korea in exhibition. Los Angeles Dodgers Freddie Freeman slides to score during the third innings of the exhibition game between Team Korea and the Los Angeles Dodgers at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, March 18, 2024. Kim Aye Song from Team Korea slides to score during the first innings of the exhibition game between Team Korea and the Los Angeles Dodgers at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, March 18, 2024.
Source: https://www.whittierdailynews.com/2024/03/18/chris...

Kyle Schwarber (OF/DH - PHI)
3/18/24 6:27 AM - Schwarber still an unconventional leadoff choice, but the data backs it up. Kyle Schwarber in the leadoff spot has been a debate in Philly the last two seasons and remains a hot-button topic as March 28 approaches.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/schwarber-still-unconvent...

Yu Darvish (P - SD)
3/18/24 6:25 AM - Darvish says Ohtani showdown in Seoul is nothing personal. San Diego starting pitcher Yu Darvish said he will try not to let his "personal feelings" for Shohei Ohtani affect his performance in Wednesday's Major League Baseball season-opener in Seoul.Darvish and Ohtani both started their professional careers with Japan's Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters before making high-profile moves to MLB. The Dodgers signed another Japanese pitcher over the off-season in Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who will start Game 2 in Seoul.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/darvish-says-ohtani-showd...

Sonny Gray (P - STL)
3/18/24 6:24 AM - Veteran Starter Looking For Deal In Cardinals' Range; Could St. Louis Swoop In?. Veteran Starter Looking For Deal In Cardinals' Range; Could St. Louis Swoop In? St. Louis still has a depth problem in the starting rotation Author: Patrick McAvoy Publish date: Mar 18, 2024 9:23 AM EDT In this story: St. Louis Cardinals Chicago White Sox The St. Louis Cardinals should be able to compete for a postseason spot in 2024, but the club still has some question marks. St. Louis made a serious effort to add pitching this offseason, but the starting rotation still is thin. The Cardinals recently have been dealing with an injury to ace Sonny Gray which has illuminated this problem even more. Luckily, Gray is progressing well and won't miss much time . Although this is the case, the
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cardinals/news/veteran-star...

Reynaldo Lopez (P - ATL)
3/18/24 6:23 AM - Atlanta Braves' Newcomer Wins Battle For Fifth Starting Rotation Spot. Atlanta Braves' Newcomer Wins Battle For Fifth Starting Rotation Spot Reynaldo Lopez, who was signed this offseason, has won the battle for the fifth starters spot with the Atlanta Braves. Author: Brady Farkas Mar 18, 2024 9:22 AM EDT In this story: Atlanta Braves Reynaldo Lopez has won the battle for the fifth starters spot with the Atlanta Braves. Per Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: The Braves optioned Bryce Elder and Huascar Ynoa. Reynaldo Lopez is the fifth starter. We heard at the end of February that Lopez could be the leader in the clubhouse for the job, and this is where we end up with just 10 days until the regular season begins. The initial reporting back then indicated
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Bryce Harper (DH/1B - PHI)
3/18/24 6:05 AM - Phillies playing it safe with Bryce Harper's back. Bryce Harper has been a busy guy this spring. He's dealing with back stiffness but the Phillies expect to have him back in the lineup later this week.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/phillies-playing-safe-bry...

Pete Alonso (1B - NYM)
3/18/24 6:05 AM - ICYMI in Mets Land: Team 'knows how' to navigate Pete Alonso contract situation; Jeff McNeil health update. Here's what happened in Mets Land on Sunday, in case you missed it...
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/icymi-mets-land-team-know...

Dylan Cease (P - SD)
3/18/24 5:40 AM - Padres: Mike Shildt's awesome reaction to Dylan Cease's debut start. After months of speculation, Dylan Cease ended up finally getting traded to the San Diego Padres last week, shoring up a Padres starting rotation that desperately needed some help. At his best, Cease is one of the deadliest pitchers in the league, and his new manager Mike Shildt was fired up after his strong debut for the team. The Padres are out in Korea preparing for the Seoul Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and they participated in an exhibition against the LG Twins on Monday that saw Cease get the start.
Source: https://clutchpoints.com/padres-news-mike-shildts-...

Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
3/18/24 5:27 AM - Ohtani fever hits Korea as Dodgers light up Seoul. Japan's Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani was the undisputed main attraction Monday as Korean fans savored the chance to watch baseball royalty in their own backyard. Ohtani and the Dodgers are in Seoul this week to play the San Diego Padres in two games as Major League Baseball opens its season in Korea for the first time. Ohtani will make his Dodgers regular-season debut after joining the team in December on a 10-year deal worth $700 million, the richest contract in North American sporting history.
Source: http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/sports/2024/03/600...

Jackson Merrill (SS - SD)
3/18/24 5:02 AM - San Diego Padres' Rookie Set to Make Incredible Baseball History This Week. San Diego Padres' Rookie Set to Make Incredible Baseball History This Week As the San Diego Padres open up their season this week in South Korea, they are set to have history-making rookie Jackson Merrill in centerfield. At just the age of 20, he's going to join Ken Griffey Jr. and Andruw Jones in baseball lore. Author: Brady Farkas Mar 18, 2024 8:01 AM EDT In this story: San Diego Padres Rookie and top prospect Jackson Merrill is set to be the Opening Day centerfielder for the S an Diego Padres on Wednesday when they battle the Los Angeles Dodgers in South Korea. Jon Morosi of the MLB Network is covering the "Korea Series" and put the information out on social media: My report from Seoul: Jackson
Source: https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/history/...

Miles Mikolas (P - STL)
3/18/24 4:08 AM - Cardinals' Miles Mikolas Criticizes Dodgers' Payroll: 'Checkbook Baseball'. After the Los Angeles Dodgers begin the 2024 regular season by facing the San Diego Padres in the Seoul Series for MLB's first games in South Korea, they will return stateside and start the domestic portion of their schedule the following week. That makes him part of a Cardinals payroll that is projected to rank in the top 10 for 2024.
Source: https://dodgerblue.com/cardinals-miles-mikolas-cri...

Bryce Harper (DH/1B - PHI)
3/18/24 4:03 AM - Phillies news and rumors 3/18: Bryce Harper dealing with back stiffness. Read - Phillies news and rumors 3/18: Bryce Harper dealing with back stiffness - and more Phillies news and rumors at PhilliesNation.com
Source: https://www.philliesnation.com/2024/03/phillies-ne...

Nick Castellanos (OF - PHI)
3/18/24 4:02 AM - Phillies add Nick Castellanos basketball jersey, Alec Bohm t-shirt to 2024 giveaway schedule. Read - Phillies 2024 giveaway schedule - and more Phillies news and rumors at PhilliesNation.com
Source: https://www.philliesnation.com/2024/03/phillies-20...

Dylan Cease (P - SD)
3/18/24 2:30 AM - Paul Sullivan: You can star in the new Chicago White Sox ad campaign! Sounds like a plan, huh, Jerry?. CHICAGO — An email from the Chicago White Sox arrived in my inbox Thursday, the day after the announced opening-day starter, Dylan Cease, was traded to the San Diego Padres for a reliever and three prospects. To my surprise, it was an invitation to help the Sox sell tickets for the 2024 season, which begins March 28 against the Detroit Tigers at Guaranteed Rate Field. “Have you dreamed of ...
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/paul-sullivan-star-chicag...

Chris Sale (P - ATL)
3/18/24 2:00 AM - Revamped Braves and past struggles loom large for the Phillies as opening day nears. A gauntlet awaits the Phillies. To appreciate the magnitude of the challenge, just watch a few Chris Sale highlights from the Grapefruit League. A fair question, mostly as far as the Phillies are concerned. Max Fried.
Source: https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/phillies-braves-...

Zack Wheeler (P - PHI)
3/18/24 2:00 AM - Phillies’ John Middleton continues to invest in Zack Wheeler, winning. CLEARWATER — They connected over a conversation about wrestling. Zack Wheeler, then a 29-year-old right-handed pitcher who had always shown potential with the Mets but never fully realized it, was meeting with John Middleton, a middle-aged businessman and philanthropist who also owned the Phillies. “We started talking about competing,” Wheeler said of their meeting in the winter of 2019. “He ...
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/phillies-john-middleton-c...

Ha-Seong Kim (2B/3B/SS - SD)
3/18/24 1:09 AM - Padres notes: Kim provides excitement; Cease pulled early after impressing new team; top of order could be set.

Teammates thrilled as Ha-Seong Kim puts on show in return to Gocheok Sky Dome; Padres slow play Dylan Cease; Mike Shildt has provided apparent preview of batting order


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Nick Castellanos (OF - PHI)
3/18/24 1:02 AM - Phillies add Nick Castellanos basketball jersey, Alec Bohm t-shirt to 2024 giveaway schedule. Read - Phillies 2024 giveaway schedule - and more Phillies news and rumors at PhilliesNation.com
Source: https://www.philliesnation.com/2024/03/phillies-20...

Manny Machado (3B/DH - SD)
3/17/24 10:52 PM - Kim Ha-seong goes deep twice in emphatic homecoming as Padres beat LG Twins 5-4. As homecomings go, Kim Ha-seong can't have imagined it going much better than this. The San Diego Padres infielder smashed a pair of two-run homers over the outfield wall of the stadium he used to call home as the MLB club beat the reigning KBO champion LG Twins 5-4 on Monday. Kim brought home Manny Machado with a long ball in the second inning at Gocheok Sky Dome in western Seoul, the stadium that he spent the last five years of his KBO career in with the Kiwoom Heroes.
Source: https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-03-...

Edwin Diaz (P - NYM)
3/17/24 10:05 PM - Edwin Diaz draws fan appreciation after another impressive outing for Mets. Noteworthy items during the Mets' Grapefruit League action on Sunday: Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz pitches in the seventh inning against the Miami Marlins at Clover Park. USA TODAY Sports Back for more Edwin Diaz received a standing ovation after working a perfect seventh inning in the Mets' 7-6 exhibition victory over the Marlins at Clover Park. The right-hander has retired all six batters he's faced in the Grapefruit League. On this day he didn't record a strikeout. Explore More Mets' Steve Cohen isn't sweating Pete Alonso's likely free agency: 'We know how to do this' Mets' Jose Quintana offers positive spin to rough spring outing Steve Cohen has turned what he was 'given' into his new Mets
Source: https://nypost.com/2024/03/18/sports/mets-edwin-di...

Jose Quintana (P - NYM)
3/17/24 10:02 PM - Mets' Jose Quintana offers positive spin to rough spring outing. PORT ST. LUCIE — Jose Quintana received plenty of opportunities to work with runners on base Sunday. Such was the positive spin that Quintana could put on the fact he wasn't sharp in his Grapefruit League start against the Marlins. Mets starting pitcher Jose Quintana pitches in the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Clover Park. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con “This is a special time to be working on something,” the left-hander said after the Mets' 7-6 victory at Clover Park. “It's really good to get in a couple of situations and get the ground balls and execute your pitches.” Overall, he allowed six runs (four of which were earned) on eight hits and one walk over 4 ¹/3 innings. Quintana
Source: https://nypost.com/2024/03/18/sports/mets-jose-qui...

Ronald Acuna (OF - ATL)
3/17/24 10:00 PM - Led By Ronald Acuna Jr., Atlanta Braves Are The Class Of The NL East. Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) in the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, ... [+] June 2, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. For the rest of this week, I'll continue to take a look at the Opening Day true-talent rankings of the 30 MLB clubs on a division-by-division basis. While the rankings are based on actual 2023 batted-ball data, off-season player movement and potential impact of 2024 rookies will be addressed. We looked at the AL East , AL Central and AL West last week. Today, it's the NL East. 1 - Atlanta Braves - ”Tru” Talent Record = 105-57
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tonyblengino/2024/03/...

Spencer Strider (P - ATL)
3/17/24 9:45 PM - Atlanta Braves Ace Joins Cy Young Winners With Historic Spring Training Dominance. Atlanta Braves' Spencer Strider Joins Cy Young Winners With Historic Spring Training Dominance Spencer Strider has made five scoreless starts for the Atlanta Braves down at Spring Training, putting him alongside Clayton Kershaw and Justin Verlander in the history books. Author: Sam Connon Mar 18, 2024 6:44 AM EDT In this story: Atlanta Braves Spring Training results are not considered to be predictive of regular season production, but Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider has joined some notable company with his dominance in the Grapefruit League thus far. Strider made his fifth start of the spring on Sunday, tossing 4.2 scoreless innings against the Baltimore Orioles . Through the
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Stuart Fairchild (OF - CIN)
3/17/24 8:01 PM - How Cincinnati Reds plan to fill significant void left by TJ Friedl's broken wrist. Stuart Fairchild and Will Benson are the first choices to replace injured center fielder TJ Friedl for the playoff-minded Cincinnati Reds.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/cincinnati-reds-plan-fill...

Jeff McNeil (2B/OF - NYM)
3/17/24 7:59 PM - Steve Cohen has turned what he was 'given' into his new Mets beginning. More From: Joel Sherman The Mets can't afford another Jeff McNeil disappearing act Mariners at risk of wasting World Series window with lackluster offseason David Stearns proves he's again sticking with his Mets plan Mets having serious talks with J.D. Davis in telling Brett Baty, Mark Vientos sign This is more about Yankees resilience than about Gerrit Cole PORT ST. LUCIE — Steve Cohen said something late Sunday morning that struck me. He was speaking in the home dugout at Clover Park amid a group of reporters when within the context of responding to a question whether the Mets are where he imagined they would be entering Season 4 of his ownership he offered this: “I was given what I was given.”
Source: https://nypost.com/2024/03/17/sports/steve-cohen-h...

Zack Wheeler (P - PHI)
3/17/24 7:13 PM - 2024 Opening Day starter tracker: Zack Wheeler, Nestor Cortes, Tyler Glasnow, Yu Darvish get Game 1 honors. The Opening Day nod is a huge honor, even if it's just one game out of 162
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/2024-opening-da...

Jason Heyward (OF - LAD)
3/17/24 6:16 PM - Dodgers trounce South Korea's Kiwoom as Ohtani strikes out twice. The Los Angeles Dodgers pounded out 17 hits to beat South Korea's Kiwoom Heroes 14-3 in an exhibition game Sunday, ahead of the season-opening two-game series against the San Diego Padres. Jason Heyward drove in four runs, Freddie Freeman hit a solo home run among his three hits and Shohei Ohtani struck out swinging in both of his at-bats at Seoul's Gocheok Sky Dome.
Source: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/03/18/bas...

TJ Friedl (OF - CIN)
3/17/24 5:52 PM - Cincinnati Reds lose TJ Friedl for extended period of time with wrist fracture. TJ Friedl will have his right wrist evaluated in three-to-four weeks after fracturing it on Saturday.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/cincinnati-reds-lose-tj-f...

Cal Quantrill (P - COL)
3/17/24 5:36 PM - Rockies spring training recap: Cal Quantrill sharp in win over Giants. Rockies 5, Giants 3 Sunday at Scottsdale Stadium On the mound: The Rockies improved to 14-7-1 in the Cactus League behind a strong start from new right-hander Cal Quantrill. He did not allow a run over 4 2/3 innings, struck out three and walked one. Quantrill lowered his ERA to 2.53. … Relievers Matt Koch (one-third inning), John Curtiss (one inning), Evan Justice (one inning) and Jake Bird (one inning) all had scoreless outings. Related Articles Colorado Rockies | Keeler: Rockies players “trust” slugger Kris Bryant, even after recent comments. But will Denver fans? Colorado Rockies | Rockies spring training recap: Michael Toglia hits fourth homer of Cactus League Colorado Rockies | Rockies Journal:
Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2024/03/17/rockies-spri...

Mike Tauchman (OF - CHC)
3/17/24 5:10 PM - How Cubs' Mike Tauchman is tinkering with his approach in spring training and beyond. – Cubs outfielder Mike Tauchman has noticed some misconceptions about his approach at the plate. Tauchman came into this spring with a different plan. “I believe that when I'm in a real game situation, the plate discipline that seems to have been there always, will be there,” he said in a recent conversation with the Sun-Times. Tauchman has talked about how manager Craig Counsell informing him he'd made the team at the beginning of camp helped free him up to test some things this spring.
Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2024/03/17/how-c...

Kyle Hurt (P - LAD)
3/17/24 5:05 PM - Dodgers Manager Says Hard-Throwing Right-Hander Has 'Good Possibility' to Make Team For Games vs Padres. Dodgers Manager Says Hard-Throwing Right-Hander Has 'Good Possibility' to Make Team For Games vs Padres He has been impressive so far. Author: Jason Fray Mar 17, 2024 8:30 PM EDT In this story: Los Angeles Dodgers You can never have enough pitching. This is a tried and true reality applicable to every single professional baseball team, regardless of level. As we saw last year with the Dodgers, injuries depleted their stable of pitchers -- and thus led to the team being upset in the NLDS by the Arizona Diamondbacks. As per the report from Juan Toribio below, there's a real chance reliever Kyle Hurt will be on the Opening Day roster next Wednesday when the Dodgers open versus the San Diego
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/dodgers/news/dodgers-manage...

Keaton Winn (P - SF)
3/17/24 4:41 PM - SF Giants-Rockies: Keaton Winn makes long-awaited debut, Logan Webb goes six. Finally, in the last week of spring training, there is visual evidence of the Giants' fourth starter. Keaton Winn made his long-awaited Cactus League debut Sunday in relief of Logan Webb, taking down 1? innings in a 5-3 loss to the Rockies that looked like the first the 26-year-old had pitched in a game this spring. “Next time it'll be a little longer,” manager Bob Melvin said, “but I thought he looked good.” Winn was one of the young pitchers the Giants had earmarked spots for in their rotation, along with Kyle Harrison and Tristan Beck, but shortly into camp he was shut down out of precaution when his elbow started barking after a bullpen session.
Source: https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2024/03/17/sf-giants-...

Blake Walston (P - AZ)
3/17/24 4:40 PM - Blake Walston Struggles and Rallies vs Mariners. Blake Walston Struggles and Rallies vs Mariners The young left-hander had a rough beginning to his outing. Author: Alex D'Agostino Mar 17, 2024 8:00 PM EDT In this story: Arizona Diamondbacks The Diamondbacks defeated the Seattle Mariners 5-4 in Peoria, following a 9th-inning rally from Arizona's minor leaguers. Young left-hander Blake Walston was given the start. Walston, though not among the frontrunners, is in the mix of the D-backs' fifth starter battle. Today marked the 22-year-old's third outing of Spring Training. His first action saw a rough 1 2/3 innings of 2-hit, 2-walk, 2-run ball, however he settled into a scoreless pair of innings against the San Diego Padres. The
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Adbert Alzolay (P - CHC)
3/17/24 3:31 PM - Chicago Cubs reliever Adbert Alzolay again ready for big outs as a high-leverage reliever. MESA, Ariz. — Adbert Alzolay’s signature celebratory fist pump became the symbol of Chicago Cubs wins by the end of last season. Alzolay’s first full season as a reliever took time to adjust to a new routine and for the Cubs to figure out how to best deploy him, eventually settling in as their closer. He learned how to adapt and what he needed to do to take care of his body in a relief role. ...
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/chicago-cubs-reliever-adb...

Javier Assad (P - CHC)
3/17/24 3:11 PM - Cubs rotation battle: Right-hander Javier Assad a 'true pitcher'. Cubs right-hander Javier Assad landed a curve ball on the inside half of the plate against the Rangers' Jared Walsh for a called third strike to end his outing. Assad, who is competing for a rotation spot to open the season, held Texas to one run in 3 2/3 innings Sunday and recorded four strikeouts. “He's a true pitcher,” manager Craig Counsell said. The Cubs have their four candidates for the last two spots in the rotation – right-handers Assad and Hayden Wesneski, and lefties Drew Smyly and Jordan Wicks – lined up so that any of them could slot into the open start days while remaining on a normal five- or six-day schedule.
Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2024/03/17/cubs-...

Jarred Kelenic (OF - ATL)
3/17/24 2:55 PM - Jarred Kelenic having an atrocious spring training with Braves. It might be an understatement to say that Jarred Kelenic is ready to get the spring over with. The former top Mets prospect and current member of the Atlanta Braves has been having the worst spring among MLB qualifiers , with a .071 batting average and an OPS of .223 after going 0-for-3 in Atlanta's 3-3 spring training tie against the Red Sox on Sunday. Kelenic's struggles have been so pronounced that the Braves, who traded for the outfielder in December and expected that he'd start in left field this season, went out and signed veteran Adam Duvall on Thursday. Atlanta Braves left fielder Jarred Kelenic USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con It seems Kelenic is now headed for a platoon role in the
Source: https://nypost.com/2024/03/17/sports/jarred-keleni...

Tyler Glasnow (P - LAD)
3/17/24 2:51 PM - Dodgers vs. Padres Predictions & Picks. Wednesday's game that pits the San Diego Padres (0-0) against the Los Angeles Dodgers (0-0) at Gocheok Sky Dome is expected to be a close matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 5-4 in favor of the Padres. First pitch is at 6:05 AM ET on March 20. The Dodgers will give the nod to Tyler Glasnow against the Padres and Yu Darvish. Dodgers vs. Padres Game Info & Odds When: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 6:05 AM ET Where: Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea How to Watch on TV: ESPN Livestream: Watch this game on False! Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus! Dodgers vs. Padres Score Prediction Our prediction
Source: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/sports/betting/2024/...

Bryce Harper (DH/1B - PHI)
3/17/24 2:37 PM - Bryce Harper has a stiff back; Rob Thomson has 'zero' concern that he'll be ready for Phillies' opener. Just when you thought spring training was getting mundane for the Phillies, Bryce Harper developed a stiff back. Thomson insisted the Phillies are only being “precautious” and that the face of the franchise will be ready for opening day March 28 at Citizens Bank Park.
Source: https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/phillies-bryce-h...

Pete Alonso (1B - NYM)
3/17/24 2:31 PM - Cohen doesn't expect new Alonso deal in '24. New York Mets owner Steve Cohen doesn't expect to sign a long-term contract with star first baseman Pete Alonso before the end of the season.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39752676/mets-...

Blake Snell (P - SF)
3/17/24 2:11 PM - Blake Snell Rumors: NL West Team Now Seen as 'Favorites' For Angels Free Agent Target. Blake Snell Rumors: NL West Team Now Seen as 'Favorites' For Angels Free Agent Target Could the 2-time Cy Young winner stay out West? Author: Jason Fray Publish date: Mar 17, 2024 5:10 PM EDT In this story: Los Angeles Angels The latest installment of the Blake Snell saga involves a team situated on the West Coast. To the dismay of fans who support the Los Angeles Angels, the team in question is located a few hours north in the Bay Area. USA Today's Bob Nightengale penned a column touching on a plethora of different topics. One of which centered around the free-agent status of the two-time Cy Young winner. Nightengale reported that the Houston Astros now look to be out of the mix after Snell
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/angels/news/blake-snell-rum...

Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
3/17/24 1:51 PM - Ohtani may be South Korea's most-beloved Japanese athlete. His charm is winning over historic rivals. Shohei Ohtani may be the most-beloved Japanese athlete in South Korea, a historic rival of his home country. Since his recent arrival in South Korea for the Major League Baseball opener, the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar has been the focus of keen, special attention here. Such reactions are nothing new for the two-way baseball sensation. But a Japanese receiving such treatment in South Korea is extremely unusual, because of historical grievances stemming from Japan’s past colonization of Korea. Many of his fans in South Korea say they like him because he has good manners as well as due to his baseball excellence.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/ohtani-may-be...

Aaron Nola (P - PHI)
3/17/24 1:39 PM - Philadelphia Phillies Announce Surprising Opening Day Starter. Philadelphia Phillies Announce Surprising Opening Day Starter The Philadelphia Phillies have announced their Opening Day starter and it's not what many expected. Author: Dylan Sanders Mar 17, 2024 6:00 PM EDT In this story: Philadelphia Phillies The Philadelphia Phillies made a surprising announcement on Sunday with their plans for Opening Day. Aaron Nola, entering his tenth MLB season for the Phillies was expected to be the guy to take the mound against the Atlanta Braves . Instead, they are going with Zack Wheeler for the first time. Nola has gotten six Opening Day starts for the Phillies, one of the most in franchise history, but this might not be that surprising of a move for the veteran.
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/phillies/news/philadelphia-...

Tylor Megill (P - NYM)
3/17/24 1:06 PM - Tylor Megill has rocky outing as Mets fall to Nationals, 9-8. The Mets visited the Washington Nationals in split-squad action, falling 9-8.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/tylor-megill-rocky-outing...

Miles Mikolas (P - STL)
3/17/24 12:40 PM - Cardinals tab Mikolas as Opening Day starter. Cardinals right-hander Miles Mikolas will be the team's starter for Opening Day in Los Angeles against the Dodgers on March 28.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39752110/cardi...

Mark Vientos (DH - NYM)
3/17/24 12:31 PM - Mark Vientos shines, Jose Quintana struggles as Mets come back for walk-off win over Marlins. The Mets hosted the Miami Marlins in split-squad action on Sunday afternoon, coming away with a walk-off 7-6 victory.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/mark-vientos-shines-jose-...

Orlando Arcia (SS - ATL)
3/17/24 12:08 PM - BREAKING: Orlando Arcia Leaves Game After Being Hit by Pitch. BREAKING: Orlando Arcia Leaves Game After Being Hit by Pitch The Braves shortstop was removed from his spring training start after being hit on the hand or wrist with a fastball Author: Lindsay Crosby Mar 17, 2024 3:07 PM EDT The Atlanta Braves have done a good job of avoiding injuries this spring. While other divisional teams are seeing plenty of injuries to key contributors in Grapefruit League action, the Braves have been mostly fine, with just Ronald Acuña Jr's irritated meniscus and some soreness to deal with. Until today, when starting shortstop Orlando Arcia was removed from today's game after being hit by a pitch on the right hand or wrist. Arcia, facing Boston Red Sox reliever
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/braves/news/breaking-orland...

Zac Gallen (P - AZ)
3/17/24 12:06 PM - Zac Gallen Headlines D-Backs Sunday Split Squad Schedule. Zac Gallen Headlines D-Backs Sunday Split Squad Schedule With two games broadcast Sunday there will be plenty of D-backs action to take in. Author: Jack Sommers Mar 17, 2024 3:05 PM EDT In this story: Arizona Diamondbacks The Diamondbacks play two spring training games Sunday in split squad action. Game 1 is at Salt River Fields against the Los Angeles Angels. Game time is 1:10 P.M. and is broadcast on MLB.TV with Steve Berthiaume and Bob Brenly on the call. Game 2 is against the Seattle Mariners at Peoria Stadium and also begins at 1:10 P.M. The Mariners Broadcast will be available on MLB.TV as well. Game 1 Lineups and Pitching Matchup Jack Sommers Gabriel Moreno remains out of the lineup for
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/diamondbacks/news/zac-galle...

Mookie Betts (OF/2B - LAD)
3/17/24 11:58 AM - Mookie Betts Developing Confidence To Be Starting Dodgers Shortstop. The Los Angeles Dodgers flipped Mookie Betts to shortstop amidst some issues surrounding Gavin Lux and his defensive play, in a move that could last into the foreseeable future. Betts was originally tabbed as the Dodgers' everyday second baseman, but Lux's throwing miscues forced the hand of the front office. Although Betts has limited experience at shortstop, he broke into Major League Baseball as an infielder with the Boston Red Sox. Heading into the 2024 season, the 31-year-old has only played 16 games at shortstop, and so Betts has made a concerted effort to prepare himself.
Source: https://dodgerblue.com/?p=2084494...

Dylan Cease (P - SD)
3/17/24 11:34 AM - MLB rumors: Padres' next move after Dylan Cease trade primed to be intriguing reunion. The San Diego Padres recently made an exciting trade with the Chicago White Sox to acquire star pitcher, Dylan Cease. Now, rumors suggest the club has its eye on a veteran outfielder that would be an intriguing reunion. Reports indicate the Padres are interested in potentially signing Tommy Pham in free agency, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Rumors are that San Diego wants to sign Pham to a one-year deal worth $3 million to $4 million.
Source: https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-padres-eye-tom...

Michael Grove (P - LAD)
3/17/24 11:27 AM - Gavin Stone Likely To Be Dodgers' 5th Starting Pitcher. Michael Grove started for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their first exhibition game before the Seoul Series, but Gavin Stone is expected to round out the rotation come Opening Day. Before Stone takes the final spot in the Dodgers' starting rotation, he's expected to pitch in relief after Bobby Miller on Monday.
Source: https://dodgerblue.com/gavin-stone-fifth-starter-d...

Blake Snell (P - SF)
3/17/24 11:11 AM - Blake Snell Rumors: Dodgers Potential Free Agent Target Sets His Asking Price-Tag. Blake Snell Rumors: Dodgers Potential Free Agent Target Sets His Asking Price-Tag Could the Dodgers make a run at the reigning Cy Young winner? Author: Matt Levine Mar 17, 2024 2:55 PM EDT In this story: Los Angeles Dodgers While the Los Angeles Dodgers aren't likely to sign starting pitcher Blake Snell, you can't rule them out. Los Angeles went all-in this offseason in bringing in more talent, but teams can never have enough pitching. This isn't the first time Snell has been talked about with the Dodgers. Multiple reporters have linked the two, with Los Angeles also being named as a sleeper team for the reigning Cy Young winner. It's been reported that Snell is open to signing
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/dodgers/news/blake-snell-ru...

Jackson Merrill (SS - SD)
3/17/24 11:01 AM - Top 100 Hitters: The Midfield. Over the last two weeks, we walked through the top 20 and top 40 hitters for 2024 fantasy baseball season. This week, we come to the midfield looking at hitters rounding out the top 60 for 2024. While injuries have begun to cast a shadow over the spring, the emergence of young talents like Jackson Merrill, James Wood and Spencer Jones add excitement in our drafts and our rankings. This week, we begin to see the field narrowing as the gap between spot 41 and 60 are much closer than our early rankings. This is where leaps are made and risks must be taken. This group is chocked full of upside, dreams and potential while sprinkled with a few reliable veterans. So grab your glove, adjust your draft boards, and get ready to knock it out of the park with this week’s breakdown in our top 100 hitters for 2024.
Source: https://razzball.com/top-100-hitters-the-midfield/...

Pete Alonso (1B - NYM)
3/17/24 10:57 AM - Mets owner doesn't expect long-term deal with star Pete Alonso before season ends. New York Mets owner Steve Cohen doesn’t expect to sign a long-term contract with star first baseman Pete Alonso before the end of the season.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/mets-owner-s...

Pete Crow-Armstrong (OF - CHC)
3/17/24 10:55 AM - Promising Cubs Prospect in Third Cut. Promising Chicago Cubs Prospect Headlines Group in Third Cut The Chicago Cubs continue to trim their roster down ahead of Opening Day with one of their promising prospects getting cut. Author: Brad Wakai Publish date: Mar 17, 2024 4:05 PM EDT In this story: Chicago Cubs With just under two weeks until the 2024 Major League Baseball season gets underway for all teams, organizations are starting to trim their roster to get ready for Opening Day. That's what the Chicago Cubs continue to do. Their first set of cuts came with many surprises. Pete Crow-Armstrong, their No. 1 overall prospect, is going to start his year out in the minors after it looked like he was going to be a prominent part
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cubs/news/promising-chicago...

Hunter Strickland (P - CIN)
3/17/24 10:53 AM - Hunter Strickland's control boosts his chances to win a spot in Angels bullpen. Hunter Strickland emerged from his brief “retirement” to put himself in a solid position to resume his big league career. Strickland, a 35-year-old right-hander who didn't pitch in the majors last season, has not allowed a run in 7-1/3 innings with the Angels this spring. “He's been pounding the strike zone,” manager Ron Washington said. Strike-throwing has been such an emphasis in camp that the Angels have been posting a sheet listing the all the pitchers' strike-throwing performance on the first pitch and on 1-and-1 counts.
Source: https://www.sbsun.com/2024/03/17/hunter-strickland...

Keegan Thompson (P - CHC)
3/17/24 9:47 AM - Cubs option Keegan Thompson, Matt Mervis to minor leagues. The Chicago Cubs made a series of roster moves on Sunday morning, including optioning pitcher Keegan Thompson and first baseman Matt Mervis to the minor leagues.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/cubs-option-keegan-thomps...

Nick Lodolo (P - CIN)
3/17/24 9:39 AM - Cincinnati Reds Could Have Lefty Starter Begin Season on Injured List. Cincinnati Reds Could Have Lefty Starter Begin Season on Injured List According to Cincinnati Reds' reporter Charlie Goldsmith, left-hander Nick Lodolo could start the season on the injured list as he continues to recover from last year's leg issues. Author: Brady Farkas Mar 17, 2024 12:38 PM EDT In this story: Cincinnati Reds According to Cincinnati Reds' reporter Charlie Goldsmith, left-handed starter Nick Lodolo could begin the season on the injured list as he continues to recover from last year's leg issues. Per Goldsmith on social media: David Bell said Nick Martinez will throw three innings in a simulated game today. Martinez is still going to be able to be built up to start.
Source: https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/injuries...

Sonny Gray (P - STL)
3/17/24 9:19 AM - Cardinals Star Officially Will Miss Opening Day Due To Unfortunate Injury. Cardinals Star Officially Will Miss Opening Day Due To Unfortunate Injury St. Louis will be without its top starting pitcher on Opening Day Author: Patrick McAvoy Publish date: Mar 17, 2024 12:18 PM EDT In this story: St. Louis Cardinals The St. Louis Cardinals officially will be without the services of their top pitcher on Opening Day. St. Louis boosted its starting rotation by signing three-time All-Star Sonny Gray but he recently suffered an unfortunate hamstring injury. The Cardinals' rotation still is thin despite making three additions this offseason and if Gray ends up missing a lot of time, the perception around the club will completely change. On the bright side, this doesn't
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cardinals/news/cardinals-st...

Hector Neris (P - CHC)
3/17/24 8:42 AM - New Cubs Reliever Makes "Fabulous" Gesture to Minor Leaguers. New Chicago Cubs Reliever Makes "Fabulous" Gesture to Minor Leaguers Hector Neris, the Chicago Cubs new reliever, is already endearing himself to the organization. Author: Kade Kistner Publish date: Mar 17, 2024 2:00 PM EDT In this story: Chicago Cubs The Chicago Cubs made some significant moves this offseason but one that could really payoff is the one they made to bolster their bullpen. During the 2023 MLB season, the Cubs bullpen was the unit that was the shakiest to start the season and ended up costing Chicago multiple games. In order to address those concerns the front office went out and signed veteran reliever Hector Neris to a one-year, $9 million deal. A fair offer for a 35-year-old
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cubs/news/new-chicago-cubs-...

Josiah Gray (P - WSH)
3/17/24 8:34 AM - Washington Nationals' All-Star to Do Something Not Done in Last Decade of Franchise History. Washington Nationals' All-Star to Do Something Not Done in Last Decade of Franchise History By being named the Opening Day starter this year, Washington Nationals' starting pitcher Josiah Gray is set to be the youngest Opening Day starter for the organization since Stephen Strasburg back in 2014. Author: Brady Farkas Updated: Mar 17, 2024 11:33 AM EDT In this story: Washington Nationals The Washington Nationals have named starting pitcher Josiah Gray as their Opening Day starter this season. This puts him in an elite class in team history, as he will do something not done in a decade. Per Sarah Langs of MLB.com: Josiah Gray will be the Nationals' youngest Opening Day starting pitcher since a
Source: https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/history/...

Jackson Merrill (SS - SD)
3/17/24 8:29 AM - Padres notes: Merrill keeps doing his thing; Cease says it was important to be part of trip; no-show offense.

Jackson Merrill's approach continues to show he isn't allowing the moment to get too big; Dylan Cease came a long way to be part of Padres


Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/padres...

Kris Bryant (OF/DH - COL)
3/17/24 8:00 AM - Cubs fans need to relax when it comes to their Pete Crow-Armstrong panic. There hasn't been this much excitement around a Chicago Cubs prospect since pre-2016 when a billboard was erected outside Wrigley Field hyping up Kris Bryant before he even made his MLB debut. Crow-Armstrong will open the year at Triple-A Iowa, where he has just 158 plate appearances to his credit, looking to prove he can excel offensively at the highest level of the minors. A lot of Cubs fans have written him off already based on 19 trips to the plate last summer where he went hitless and a paltry .138/.194/.241 slash line this spring in Cactus League action.
Source: https://cubbiescrib.com/posts/cubs-fans-need-to-re...

Aaron Bummer (P - ATL)
3/17/24 7:49 AM - Did the Braves Make a Mistake by Trading This Fan Favorite?. Did the Braves Make a Mistake by Trading This Fan Favorite? The Atlanta Braves made a massive trade this offseason and some fans are lamenting one of the departures. Author: Lindsay Crosby Mar 17, 2024 10:47 AM EDT The Atlanta Braves made a lot of trades this winter, and that's typically an area in which president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos doesn't get things wrong. But some fans are asking if he made a mistake this winter. The team traded a five-player package to the Chicago White Sox to get reliever Aaron Bummer last November, and one of the players that left was righty Michael Soroka ...who's been pretty impressive in spring training so far. Our own Jake Mastroianni
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/braves/news/did-the-braves-...

Daniel Hudson (P - LAD)
3/17/24 7:45 AM - Daniel Hudson aims to complete 'unfinished business'; Dodgers win exhibition in Korea. 'It means a lot,' Daniel Hudson said of making the opening day roster, a move that was made official Sunday when he was added to the 40-man roster.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/daniel-hudson-aims-comple...

Matt McLain (SS/2B - CIN)
3/17/24 7:37 AM - Could Cincinnati Reds regret Joey Votto buyout? Don’t laugh (or cringe) | Press Box Wag. One more suspension, injury or Matt McLain oblique scare and the Cincinnati Reds might just start wishing they still had Joey Votto.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/could-cincinnati-reds-reg...

Jarred Kelenic (OF - ATL)
3/17/24 7:37 AM - Former Seattle Mariners' Top Prospect Struggling Mightily in New Home. Former Seattle Mariners' Top Prospect Struggling Mightily in New Home Outfielder Jarred Kelenic, who was traded from the Seattle Mariners to the Atlanta Braves this offseason, is struggling mightily after what was supposed to be a fresh start. Author: Brady Farkas Updated: Mar 17, 2024 10:36 AM EDT In this story: Seattle Mariners Atlanta Braves Seattle Mariners fans were very disappointed to see the organization essentially give away outfielder Jarred Kelenic this offseason in a trade with the Atlanta Braves . The fanbase was upset at the organization's cheap nature, which caused them to part ways with a player who has tantalizing talent and a very high upside. However, thus far, Kelenic
Source: https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/news/for...

Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
3/17/24 7:28 AM - Ohtani may be South Korea's most-beloved Japanese athlete. His charm's winning over historic rivals. Shohei Ohtani may be the most-beloved Japanese athlete in South Korea, a historic rival of his home country. Since his recent arrival in South Korea for the Major League Baseball opener, the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar has been the focus of keen, special attention here. Such reactions are nothing new for the two-way baseball sensation. But a Japanese receiving such treatment in South Korea is extremely unusual, because of historical grievances stemming from Japan’s past colonization of Korea. Many of his fans in South Korea say they like him because he has good manners as well as due to his baseball excellence.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/ohtani-may-be...

Dylan Cease (P - SD)
3/17/24 7:17 AM - Arizona Diamondbacks' Manager Had Hilarious Reaction to San Diego Padres' Big Trade From This Week. Arizona Diamondbacks' Manager Had Hilarious Reaction to San Diego Padres' Big Trade From This Week Earlier this week, the San Diego Padres acquired starting pitcher Dylan Cease in a blockbuster deal with the Chicago White Sox, marking another star player to come into the National League West this offseason. Arizona Diamondbacks' manager Torey Lovullo is unamused by that. Author: Brady Farkas Updated: Mar 17, 2024 10:16 AM EDT In this story: Arizona Diamondbacks San Diego Padres Los Angeles Dodgers San Francisco Giants Arizona Diamondbacks' manager Torey Lovullo is unamused by yet another star coming into the National League West this offseason. Per Bob Nightengale of USA Today : Arizona
Source: https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/news/ari...

Pete Alonso (1B - NYM)
3/17/24 7:17 AM - Mets Superstar Could Be Dealt Ahead Of Trade Deadline According To Insider. Mets Superstar Could Be Dealt Ahead Of Trade Deadline According To Insider What will the Mets do about their star slugger? Author: Patrick McAvoy Mar 17, 2024 10:16 AM EDT In this story: New York Mets The New York Mets have one tough decision to make in the not-so-distant future. Superstar first baseman Pete Alonso has developed into one of the top sluggers in all of baseball since debuting with the Mets but will he remain in New York for the foreseeable future? That's a tough question to answer. There has been speculation swirling that he could end up signing back with New York next offseason in free agency but there also have been rumblings that a trade could be on the way. It's unclear
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/mets/news/mets-superstar-co...

Jhony Brito (P - SD)
3/17/24 7:06 AM - Padres 1, Team Korea 0: Jackson Merrill has 2 hits, 8 pitchers combine on shutout.

Padres turn in paltry offensive showing in second-to-last exhibition game; Jhony Brito strong at start


Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/padres...

Sean Murphy (C - ATL)
3/17/24 6:55 AM - Sean Murphy Dishes on What Makes Him Great Behind the Dish. Sean Murphy Dishes on What Makes Him Great Behind the Dish Sean Murphy talks about what he thinks makes a catcher great. Author: Kyle Richardson Mar 17, 2024 9:54 AM EDT Recently, the Atlanta Braves made another Behind the Braves video on their YouTube channel where they had a one-on-one discussion with Atlanta's starting catcher, Sean Murphy . Murphy, a 2021 Gold Glove winner, has been known as one of the best defensive catchers in the MLB for a few years now, dating back to when he played for the Oakland A's. If there was one question you could ask one of the best players at their respective position in all of baseball, you would likely ask them what their "secret sauce" is. If you
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/braves/news/atlanta-braves-...

Blake Snell (P - SF)
3/17/24 6:10 AM - Blake Snell Has Given the Houston Astros His Demands, But They Are Balking... For Now. Blake Snell Has Given the Houston Astros His Demands, But They Are Balking... For Now According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, free agent pitcher Blake Snell has made his demands to the Houston Astros known, and they are currently balking at them. Author: Brady Farkas Updated: Mar 17, 2024 9:09 AM EDT In this story: Houston Astros This week, there's been a lot of smoke around the idea of free agent Blake Snell signing with the Houston Astros . Snell, is still available, and the Astros, riddled with injury concerns in their rotation, now could really use him. However, as has been the case all offseason, teams are balking at Snell's asking price. Per Bob Nightengale of USA Today : Two-time
Source: https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/news/hou...

Will Banfield (C - MIA)
3/17/24 5:15 AM - BenFred: 'Checkbook baseball' Dodgers against farmer Cardinals? Yeah, Mikolas gets my opening-day vote. Cardinals top pitching prospect Tink Hence had thrown Will Banfield three fastballs between 93 miles per hour and 96 mph in the first four pitches of their matchup on Friday afternoon. Then Hence caught Banfield off guard with an 83.5-mph changeup. Banfield, a Miami Marlins minor-league catcher, tried to hold up his wing and pull back his bat. Not only did Banfield fail to hold up, but his attempt left him so off-balance and twisted that his back leg buckled and he dropped to a knee in the batter's box as Cardinals catcher Pedro Pages appealed the check swing.
Source: https://www.stltoday.com/sports/professional/mlb/c...

Andre Lipcius (3B - LAD)
3/17/24 4:54 AM - Former Tigers infielder DFA'd by Dodgers. Former Detroit Tigers infielder Andre Lipcius is back on the waiver wire. Lipcius was designated for assignment by the Tigers two weeks ago and then traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers for cash. The Dodgers designated Lipcius for assignment on Saturday, creating a spot to add reliever Daniel Hudson to the roster.
Source: https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2024/03/former-tigers...

Tyler Glasnow (P - LAD)
3/17/24 4:42 AM - Dodgers vs. Padres Predictions & Picks. Wednesday's contest between the San Diego Padres (0-0) and Los Angeles Dodgers (0-0) going head to head at Gocheok Sky Dome has a projected final score of 5-4 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of the Padres, so expect a tight matchup. The game will begin at 6:05 AM ET on March 20. The Dodgers will give the nod to Tyler Glasnow versus the Padres and Yu Darvish. Dodgers vs. Padres Game Info & Odds When: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 6:05 AM ET Where: Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea How to Watch on TV: ESPN Livestream: Watch this game on False! Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus! Dodgers vs. Padres Score Prediction
Source: https://www.kplctv.com/sports/betting/2024/03/20/d...

Freddie Freeman (1B - LAD)
3/17/24 4:19 AM - Dodgers rout Kiwoom Heroes in Seoul exhibition game. Freddie Freeman and Jason Heyward each have three-hit games in a 14-3 win, with Freeman hitting a home run and Heyward driving in four runs as the Dodgers outhit the Heroes, 17-6.
Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2024/03/16/dodgers-rout...

William Contreras (C/DH - MIL)
3/17/24 4:05 AM - The Brewers think William Contreras can be the best catcher in baseball. So does he.. Natural talent and an unmatched work ethic could fuel Brewers catcher William Contreras to the top of the league.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/brewers-think-william-con...

Michael Tonkin (P - NYM)
3/17/24 3:03 AM - Michael Tonkin makes strong case for Mets' bullpen spot. Noteworthy items during the Mets' Grapefruit League action on Saturday : Slam Tonk' Michael Tonkin, a candidate for a spot in the Mets' bullpen, pitched two scoreless innings in the Mets' 6-1 exhibition victory over the Astros in West Palm Beach, Fla. Michael Tonkin pitched two scoreless innings in the Mets' 6-1 exhibition win over the Astros. Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports The right-hander allowed one hit and one walk with two strikeouts. He has not surrendered an earned run in his four appearances this spring. Explore More Michigan suspends newly hired coach following drunk driving arrest Deion Sanders knows where he doesn't want his son to play in the NFL Bears trading Justin Fields in bombshell
Source: https://nypost.com/2024/03/17/sports/michael-tonki...

Brandon Nimmo (OF - NYM)
3/17/24 1:22 AM - Mets' Brandon Nimmo returns to play center field in exhibition win. PORT ST. LUCIE — The Mets' new center fielder on Saturday was the old one. Brandon Nimmo shifted to left field this spring following Harrison Bader's arrival to play center but told team officials he will move around as needed. With Bader getting a scheduled day off Saturday for the Mets' 6-1 exhibiton win over the Astros in West Palm Beach, manager Carlos Mendoza spoke with Nimmo earlier in the week about playing center on this night. Brandon Nimmo, catching a fly ball during an earlier spring training practice, played center field in the Mets' 6-1 exhibition win over the Astros as Harrison Bader had a scheduled day off. AP Nimmo had no problem with the plan. “This is something where communication
Source: https://nypost.com/2024/03/17/sports/mets-brandon-...

Kyle Hurt (P - LAD)
3/17/24 1:06 AM - Dodgers Prospect Kyle Hurt Expected To Make Opening Day Roster For Seoul Series. The Los Angeles Dodgers travel roster for South Korea comprised of 31 players, which included 16 pitchers that were a blend of established contributors, organizational depth and prospects. Kyle Hurt was among the Dodgers prospects to make the trip to Seoul and it appears that was for more than simply being available in two exhibition games. Roberts had previously named Hurt among the candidates under consideration to earn the fifth spot in the Dodgers' Opening Day rotation, but he appeared to be a long shot and Gavin Stone has since pulled away to likely secure the job.
Source: https://dodgerblue.com/?p=2084741...

Freddie Freeman (1B - LAD)
3/17/24 12:20 AM - Dodgers rout KBO's Heroes in exhibition game in Seoul. The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Korean club Kiwoom Heroes 14-3 on Sunday in the first of their two exhibition games, as they get ready for the regular season opening-series against the San Diego Padres here later in the week. Freddie Freeman homered and came up a triple shy of a cycle, while Jason Heyward paced the offense with four RBIs, as the Dodgers cruised to an easy win past the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) club in front of 14,671 fans at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul.
Source: http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/sports/2024/03/600...