Mon, Mar 17, 2025

1:40 PM - Logan Henderson (MIL) is a "leading contender" to make starts for the Brewers in April following the injury to Tobias Myers (oblique), Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

1:32 PM - Sandy Leon (ATL) reassigned Leon to minor-league camp Monday.

1:28 PM - Michael Siani (STL) Cardinals scratched Siani from the lineup for Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals due to an illness, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

1:13 PM - Curt Casali released Casali on Monday.

1:12 PM - Michael Petersen (LAA) Angels optioned Petersen to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday.

1:08 PM - Michael King (SD) manager Mike Shildt announced Monday that King will start Opening Day against Atlanta, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

1:07 PM - Luis Severino Athletics announced Monday that Severino will start their March 27 season opener versus the Mariners in Seattle, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

1:03 PM - Tobias Myers (MIL) will begin the season on the 15-day injured list after an MRI revealed a left oblique strain, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

12:54 PM - James Wood (WSH) went 2-for-3 with a double, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Sunday's Grapefruit league game against the Rays.

12:39 PM - Yoan Moncada (LAA) (thumb) fielded grounders Monday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

12:35 PM - Luisangel Acuna (NYM) seems likely to win a spot on the Opening Day roster and could handle the short side of a platoon at second base alongside Brett Baty, Tim Britton of the Athletic reports.

12:34 PM - Max Scherzer (TOR) said after appearing in a minor-league game Monday that his right thumb still "hurts," Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

12:32 PM - Jake Cousins (NYY) manager Aaron Boone said Monday that Cousins (forearm) has extended his throwing distance off flat ground to 90 feet, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

12:31 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) may begin the season platooning at second base with Luisangel Acuna, Tim Britton of the Athletic reports.

12:28 PM - Reynaldo Lopez (ATL) manager Brian Snitker said Monday that Lopez is "fine" and has been cleared to make his next Grapefruit League start Saturday versus the Tigers, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

12:23 PM - Kodai Senga (NYM) is expected to make his first start of the season April 1 in Miami, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

12:23 PM - Grayson Rodriguez (BAL) (elbow) will play catch Tuesday, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

12:18 PM - Jac Caglianone (KC) Royals reassigned Caglianone to minor-league camp Monday.

12:16 PM - Griffin Canning (NYM) is expected to start the third game of the Mets' season-opening series in Houston, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

12:13 PM - Jung Hoo Lee (SF) will undergo an MRI on his injured back Monday, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

12:04 PM - Tylor Megill (NYM) is expected to start the second game of the Mets' season-opening series in Houston, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

11:58 AM - Darren Baker (WSH) Nationals optioned Baker to Triple-A Rochester on Monday.

11:55 AM - Julio Rodriguez (SEA) was scratched from the lineup for Monday's Cactus League game against the Athletics due to an illness, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.

11:53 AM - Griffin Conine (MIA) went 2-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.

11:51 AM - DJ LeMahieu (NYY) manager Aaron Boone said Monday that LeMahieu has resumed hitting and is "moving the needle" in his progress from a left calf strain, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

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.

Sun, Mar 16, 2025

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.