Mets call up No. 2 prospect Brett Baty ahead of Dodgers series OAKLAND, Calif. — The Mets have seen all they need to see. They’re calling up third baseman Brett Baty. Tribune News Service · Apr 16, 2023
Bryce Harper may not play in minors before returning from Tommy John surgery, Phillies manager Rob Thomson says CINCINNATI — After breaking his left thumb and missing a total of 58 days last year, Bryce Harper made 10 plate appearances in two Triple-A games, cut off his minor league assignment, and rejoined the Phillies’ lineup. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 15, 2023
Nelson Velázquez’s first career grand slam powers Cubs to comeback win vs. Mariners Velázquez went 3-for-4 Tuesday. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 12, 2023
Braves’ Ian Anderson likely will undergo Tommy John surgery, ending his season ATLANTA — Braves right-hander Ian Anderson likely will undergo Tommy John surgery that will end his 2023 season, a person familiar with the situation told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The surgery usually is done to repair a torn UCL (the team has not confirmed the specifics of his injury). Tribune News Service · Apr 11, 2023
Cubs recall outfielder Nelson Velazquez, option pitcher Javier Assad to Triple-A Iowa before series opener vs. Mariners Velazquez had hit three home runs in eight games at Iowa to start the season. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 10, 2023
Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez has small town roots. His friends and family prove that. ARLINGTON, Texas — Grayson Rodriguez is not from Houston. Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2023
Orioles one-hit Rangers, 2-0, as Kyle Bradish leaves with injury, Tyler Wells steps up ARLINGTON, Texas — The gas gauge on the Orioles’ bullpen was already closer to empty than full entering Monday’s game against the Texas Rangers. Tribune News Service · Apr 4, 2023
Anthony Volpe caps stellar spring with standout performance in Yankees’ exhibition game vs. Nationals The Anthony Volpe spring show featured a grand finale with a highly-anticipated encore beginning Thursday. Tribune News Service · Mar 29, 2023
How Cubs have turned pitching depth into expected strength Take a look at some of the Cubs’ top pitching prospects. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 28, 2023
Anthony Volpe realizes ‘super surreal’ dream after making Yankees’ roster TAMPA, Fla. — Shortly after the Yankees’ Sunday spring training game against the Blue Jays, the team’s shot-callers asked Anthony Volpe to stick around. He swears it’s the only time he’s felt his heart beat all spring. Tribune News Service · Mar 26, 2023
Evan Webeck: Five pressing questions SF Giants did or didn’t answer in spring training SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The cardboard boxes that appeared in front of players’ lockers this week slowly began to fill with their belongings and on Saturday morning were loaded into equipment trucks, their last stop on their way to San Francisco. There is no surer sign of the end of spring… Tribune News Service · Mar 26, 2023
Rays’ Wander Franco sidelined by quad soreness, status unclear ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Shortstop Wander Franco was scratched from the lineup for Saturday’s exhibition game due to right quad soreness, and the Rays aren’t sure about the extent of the issue yet. Tribune News Service · Mar 25, 2023
From video games to trash-talking, competitive bonds among Orioles’ top young stars fuel return to contention SARASOTA, Fla. — Gunnar Henderson knows how dangerous Adley Rutschman can be with the game on the line. Tribune News Service · Mar 25, 2023
Cubs’ latest camp cuts include Nelson Velazquez, David Bote, Matt Mervis The Cubs reduced their spring training roster to 41 players. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 24, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 17, 2023 How Cubs SVP Craig Breslow’s journeyman playing career is still paying dividends Late in his career, Breslow played with Tyler Duffey, Julian Merryweather and Ryan Borucki, all pitchers the Cubs added this offseason.
Tribune News Service · Mar 16, 2023 Rays reliever Trevor Kelley is hoping change does him well ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The issue has been in front of Trevor Kelley for years, trying to figure out why his impressive success at Triple-A for three different organizations couldn’t transfer to the big leagues.
Tribune News Service · Mar 15, 2023 John Romano: Names are the same but expectations have changed for this Rays offense ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — So the numbers are practically meaningless. That’s a necessary disclaimer.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 15, 2023 Cubs Opening Day roster projection with two weeks left in spring training Cubs manager David Ross said he and president of baseball operation Jed Hoyer have thrown around some thoughts but haven’t had serious roster conversations yet.
Tribune News Service · Mar 13, 2023 Jason Mackey: Taking a closer look at the Pirates' ongoing push to build young, talented pitching depth BRADENTON, Fla. — A noticeable storyline of spring training thus far has been the decent amount of competency found in the Pirates' starting rotation.
Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2023 John Romano: He may not have a spot on a roster, but Charlie Culberson should have one in your heart ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The perfect ballplayer could be out of work soon. Or, at least, on his way to a smaller paycheck in a lesser league.
Tribune News Service · Feb 24, 2023 Joe Starkey: Pirates have fascinating situation developing at premium position PITTSBURGH — Could we start talking actual baseball, please?
Tribune News Service · Feb 23, 2023 Michael Cunningham: Braves need Kyle Wright to be good again after ‘Aha!’ year NORTH PORT, Fla. — Braves lefty Max Fried is the staff’s No. 1 starter. Spencer Strider’s “stuff” is so good that he should be a strikeout machine for a full season like he was for 20 starts in 2022. Old pro Charlie Morton is looking for a bounce-back season in…
Tribune News Service · Feb 19, 2023 Bill Madden: 6 rookies who could have a significant impact on their teams in ‘23 TAMPA, Fla. — The baseball spring is a time of great anticipation, especially for the rookies, and this year there are six of them in particular who are being counted on for various reasons to not only make the grade but to have a significant impact on their teams’ seasons.
Los Angeles Times · Feb 16, 2023 Will Dodgers pick a closer, center fielder? Five spring-training storylines to watch. Exactly four months removed from their calamitous elimination in last year's postseason, the Dodgers will begin a new trek that they hope will end differently come this October.
Los Angeles Times · Dec 17, 2022 How four rule changes will impact Major League Baseball in 2023 LOS ANGELES — Major League Baseball's hot stove has been all the way turned up over the last two weeks, melting expectations as free agents enjoy the richest market in history. But roster construction is far from complete for most clubs. Two months remain before pitchers and catchers report for…