NEWS
11:48 AM - Jesus Tinoco (MIA) gave up a hit and struck out one in 1.1 scoreless innings during Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.
11:45 AM - Jonah Bride (MIA) went 2-for-4 with a walk, a two-run home run and two additional runs scored in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.
11:41 AM - Cal Quantrill (MIA) gave up one hit and two walks over three scoreless innings during Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals. He struck out one.
11:38 AM - Jurickson Profar (ATL) (wrist) took batting practice Sunday and could return to Grapefruit League action Thursday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
11:35 AM - Cam Smith (HOU) has a "good" chance of making the Astros' Opening Day roster, Will Kunkel of FOX26 Houston reports.
11:31 AM - Bo Bichette (TOR) went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double, a run scored and a stolen base in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta.
11:29 AM - Sean Newcomb (BOS) is in the mix to open the season in Boston's rotation while Brayan Bello (shoulder), Lucas Giolito (hamstring) and Kutter Crawford (knee) are out, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
11:27 AM - Esteury Ruiz Athletics optioned Ruiz to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.
11:20 AM - J.T. Ginn Athletics optioned Ginn to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.
11:18 AM - Joey Loperfido (TOR) has received most of the playing time in center field this spring while Daulton Varsho (shoulder) has been limited to DH duties, and the former Astro is the favorite to be the Blue Jays' Opening Day center fielder, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
11:17 AM - Darell Hernaiz Athletics optioned Hernaiz to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.
11:10 AM - Grant Holmes (ATL) tossed 93 pitches (63 strikes) in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out three.
11:09 AM - Wade Meckler (SF) (concussion/neck) will start in left field and bat ninth in Monday's Cactus League game against the White Sox.
11:03 AM - Brooks Lee (MIN) is starting at third base and batting seventh in Monday's Grapefruit League game versus the Pirates.
10:58 AM - Carlos Carrasco (NYY) is likely to open the season in the Yankees' rotation, Jack Curry of YES Network reports.
10:51 AM - Joey Krehbiel (TB) Rays reassigned Krehbiel to minor-league camp Monday.
10:48 AM - Michael McGreevy (STL) manager Oliver Marmol said Monday that the club is discussing using a six-man rotation to begin the season, with McGreevy serving as the sixth starter, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
10:48 AM - Garrett Acton (TB) Rays reassigned Acton to minor-league camp Monday.
10:41 AM - Jose Berrios (TOR) John Schneider announced Monday that Berrios will start the Blue Jays' March 27 season opener versus the Orioles in Toronto, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
10:34 AM - Clarke Schmidt (NYY) (shoulder) felt "great" during a 24-pitch bullpen session Monday and expects to be ready for his season debut April 3 against the Diamondbacks, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.
10:31 AM - Noah Davis (BOS) Red Sox reassigned Davis to minor-league camp Monday.
10:27 AM - Isaiah Campbell (BOS) Red Sox reassigned Campbell to minor-league camp Monday.
10:06 AM - Edward Cabrera (MIA) manager Clayton McCullough said Cabrera (blister) will play catch Monday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
10:01 AM - Spencer Torkelson (DET) could open the season as the Tigers' regular designated hitter if Kerry Carpenter is used mostly in right field, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
9:59 AM - David Hamilton (BOS) has made the strongest case to earn the starting job at second base, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
9:59 AM - Austin Adams (BOS) Red Sox reassigned Adams to minor-league camp Monday.
9:56 AM - Jose Butto (NYM) (groin) is listed as an available relief option for Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays, Manny Gomez of NJ.com reports.
9:52 AM - MacKenzie Gore (WSH) Nationals announced Monday that Gore will start the team's March 27 season opener versus the Phillies in Washington.
9:52 AM - Connor Wong (BOS) started at catcher and went 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI in Sunday's spring game against Minnesota.
9:48 AM - Nick Anderson (STL) Cardinals reassigned Anderson to minor-league camp Monday, Katie Woo of Athletic reports.
9:47 AM - Garrett Crochet (BOS) allowed one run on two hits and one walk while striking out seven over four-plus innings in Sunday's spring start against the Twins.
9:38 AM - Gavin Lux (CIN) started at third base and went 1-for-2 with a double, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's spring game against Seattle.
9:38 AM - Andy Ibanez (DET) is slated to open the season as the Tigers' short-side platoon partner with Zach McKinstry at third base, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
9:36 AM - Brandon Nimmo (NYM) (knee) will start in left field and will bat second in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays.
9:33 AM - Brady Singer (CIN) allowed one run on four hits and one walk while striking out five over 4.1 innings in Sunday's spring start against the Mariners.
9:24 AM - Zach McKinstry (DET) is likely to open the season in the long side of a platoon at third base with Andy Ibanez, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
9:23 AM - Gleyber Torres (DET) (quadricep) will serve as Detroit's designated hitter and No. 3 batter in Monday's Grapefruit League game against Pittsburgh, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
9:16 AM - Trey Sweeney (DET) "appears poised to open the season as the primary shortstop" for the Tigers, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
9:08 AM - Chris Sale (ATL) announced Monday that Sale will be its Opening Day starter March 27 in San Diego.
8:58 AM - Jhonkensy Noel (CLE) started in right field and went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's spring game against Milwaukee.
8:49 AM - Ben Lively (CLE) allowed four runs on four hits and two walks while striking out two over 3.2 innings in Sunday's spring start against the Brewers.
8:42 AM - Sean Guenther (DET) was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Monday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
8:38 AM - Jace Jung (DET) was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Monday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
8:16 AM - Corbin Carroll (ARI) went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Sunday's spring game against the Padres.
8:09 AM - Garrett Hampson (ARI) started in left field and went 1-for-2 with a walk, a stolen base and two RBI in Sunday's spring game against San Diego.
7:58 AM - Brandon Pfaadt (ARI) allowed two hits and struck out seven over five scoreless innings in Sunday's spring start against the Padres.
7:28 AM - Jack Leiter (TEX) allowed two runs on four hits and three walks while striking out four over four innings in Sunday's spring start against the White Sox.
3:01 AM - Tim Anderson (LAA) might be the Angels' Opening Day starter at second base due to Yoan Moncada (thumb) being a question mark for the beginning of the season, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
8:35 PM - Albert Suarez (BAL) picked up the win in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers after allowing one run on four hits and one walk in five innings. He struck out four.
7:30 PM - Cole Ragans (KC) Matt Quatraro announced Thursday that Ragans will start Opening Day against the Guardians on March 27, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
6:16 PM - Heston Kjerstad (BAL) went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against Detroit and is now batting .257 (9-for-35) with one home run, six RBI and one stolen base this spring.
6:09 PM - Gavin Collins (STL) Cardinals reassigned Collins to minor-league camp Sunday.
5:58 PM - Michael Gomez (STL) Cardinals reassigned Gomez to minor-league camp Sunday.
5:33 PM - Matt Koperniak (STL) was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Sunday, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
5:27 PM - Jose Tena (WSH) is competing with Trey Lipscomb for an infield utility job and has a .156/.206/.219 slash line through 11 Grapefruit League games.
5:27 PM - Royce Lewis (MIN) (hamstring) is expected to begin the season on the injured list, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
5:23 PM - Thomas Saggese (STL) was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Sunday, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
5:22 PM - Trey Lipscomb (WSH) is competing with Jose Tena for an infield utility job and has a .292/.433/.292 slash line through 13 spring games.
5:15 PM - Michael Helman (STL) was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Sunday, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
5:13 PM - Nathaniel Lowe (WSH) went 1-for-3 with a strikeout in Sunday's spring game against the Rays and is hitting .200 through 13 Grapefruit League contests.
5:11 PM - Chris Paddack (MIN) will begin the season in the Minnesota rotation with David Festa and Zebby Matthews optioned to Triple-A, Matthew Leach of MLB.com reports.
5:00 PM - Simeon Woods Richardson (MIN) Richardson will begin the season in the Minnesota rotation with David Festa and Zebby Matthews optioned to Triple-A, Matthew Leach of MLB.com reports.
4:56 PM - Luke Keaschall (MIN) was reassigned to Minnesota's minor league camp, Matthew Leach of MLB.com reports.
4:52 PM - Kody Funderburk (MIN) was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul, Matthew Leach of MLB.com reports.
4:49 PM - Zebby Matthews (MIN) was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul, Matthew Leach of MLB.com reports.
4:42 PM - David Festa (MIN) was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul, Matthew Leach of MLB.com reports.
4:16 PM - Carson Whisenhunt (SF) Giants are expected to develop Whisenhunt into a starting pitcher at Triple-A Sacramento this season, though he has the tools to serve as a bullpen option for the club right now, Maria Guardado of MLB.com reports.
4:07 PM - Mark Leiter Jr. (NYY) (back) said he felt good during his bullpen session Sunday and expects to be ready for Opening Day, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
4:01 PM - Clarke Schmidt (NYY) won't start Monday's spring game as scheduled due to shoulder soreness, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
3:56 PM - Yu Darvish (SD) had Sunday's bullpen session and Tuesday's scheduled spring start pushed back due to fatigue, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
3:43 PM - Michel Otanez was diagnosed with a right shoulder impingement Sunday and has been shut down from throwing, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
3:38 PM - Kevin Alcantara (CHC) Cubs optioned Alcantara to Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday.
3:29 PM - Joey Gallo announced via his personal X account Sunday that he will attempt to become a pitcher.
3:14 PM - David Bednar (PIT) is presumed to begin the season the Pirates' closer, but manager Derek Shelton elected not to officially name the team's closer Sunday, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
3:01 PM - Bailey Falter (PIT) (general soreness) is scheduled to start Monday's split-squad game against the Tigers, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
2:48 PM - Yoan Moncada (LAA) thumb injury is worse than initially expected and could require time on the injured list to begin the season, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
2:45 PM - Connor Joe (SD) is slashing .333/.500/.519 with five doubles, no homers, four RBI and a 7:5 K:BB over 36 plate appearances this spring.
2:35 PM - Brandon Marsh (PHI) was removed from Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles due to a left knee bruise, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
2:18 PM - Max Kepler (PHI) was diagnosed with a lower-back contusion after being removed from Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
2:14 PM - Royce Lewis (MIN) was diagnosed with a left hamstring strain after exiting Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
2:10 PM - Kyle Freeland (COL) Bud Black announced Sunday that Freeland will start Opening Day against the Rays on March 28, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
1:57 PM - Jung Hoo Lee (SF) is out of the Cactus League lineup Sunday and is expected to be unavailable a few more days since he's still experiencing back discomfort, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
1:38 PM - Royce Lewis (MIN) left Sunday's spring training game against Boston in the second inning after suffering an apparent leg injury running to first base.
1:37 PM - Jake Marisnick (ATL) reassigned Marisnick to minor-league camp Sunday.
1:36 PM - Alex Young (CIN) Reds assigned Young to minor-league camp Sunday.
1:34 PM - Max Kepler (PHI) (undisclosed) was removed from Sunday's game against the Orioles, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
1:29 PM - Curt Casali (ATL) assigned Casali to minor-league camp Sunday.
1:15 PM - Buck Farmer (ATL) reassigned Farmer to minor-league camp Sunday.
1:14 PM - Jake Diekman (ATL) assigned Diekman to minor-league camp Sunday.
1:10 PM - Justin Bruihl (TOR) agreed to a minor-league contract with the Blue Jays on Sunday, Aram Leighton of JustBaseball.com reports.
1:08 PM - Carson Spiers (CIN) appears to be behind Andrew Abbott for the Reds' fifth starter's job, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
1:04 PM - Mason Adams (CHW) was diagnosed with a flexor strain in his right elbow Sunday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
1:04 PM - Andrew Abbott (CIN) appears to be the favorite to win the Reds' fifth starter job, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
12:46 PM - Joey Gallo White Sox released Gallo on Sunday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
12:43 PM - Nathan Eovaldi (TEX) Rangers named Eovaldi as their starter against the Red Sox for Opening Day on March 27.
12:42 PM - Steven Cruz (KC) was optioned by the Royals to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.
12:35 PM - Jonathan Bowlan (KC) Royals optioned Bowlan to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.
12:21 PM - Mark Leiter Jr. (NYY) (back) did not throw his scheduled bullpen session Sunday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
12:07 PM - Ramon Urias (BAL) Brandon Hyde told reporters Sunday that Urias (hamstring) will make his return against the Yankees on Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
12:05 PM - Spencer Torkelson (DET) is set to see some time in right field to wrap up spring training, starting with Monday's contest against the Pirates, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
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