TAMPA – Cam Schlittler insisted his back problems were “insignificant,” but the fact he was back on a bullpen mound Tuesday still seemed significant. After the Yankees held him back this past week due to mid-back/left lat inflammation, Schlittler completed a bullpen session that, with a positive recovery, should put him back on track in […]
TAMPA – A year ago, Giancarlo Stanton arrived at spring training with two sore elbows that would postpone his season until mid-June. That double elbow tendonitis, he reiterated Tuesday, “isn’t going anywhere.” But things appear to be in a much more manageable place for the Yankees’ 36-year-old slugger at the moment, clearing the way for […]
If the Rays have to compete for an AL East crown this year, it will likely be another big year behind Junior Caminero. The 22-year-old cemented himself as the face of the franchise with a 45-home run season, hitting .264/.311/.535 in 653 plate appearances. FanGraphs and Baseball Reference each rated him between four and five […]
José Urbina, RHP20 | 6’3” | 180A | 2.05 ERA, 3.58 FIP, 92.1 IP (19 GS), 26.4% K, 8.2% BBA+ | 2 First Aid (2 hours), 4.0 IP (1GS), 5K, 0 BB Good pitchers grow and adapt, and Urbina has done that consistently at a young age for his level. Physically he’s grown in strength, […]
1934Urban “Red” Faber retired after twenty seasons with the White Sox. Somewhat overlooked in the annals of the White Sox, as he pitched in the immediate aftermath of the legendary Ed WalshFaber claims to be the greatest pitcher in White Sox history, with 67.7 WAR. That makes him their third best player ever Lucas Appling […]
Here is everyone’s favorite fantasy baseball drafting tool. Yes, you are part of everyone. Did you ever think we’d reach the end of the 2026 fantasy baseball rankings? You did that? Wow, you had more confidence than me. Somewhere around the top 60 fantasy baseball outfielders of 2026, I thought we should wrap it up […]
Veen’s swing to the left is still vulnerable to the inside half’s speed, and he remains more in a liminal prospect space than he is a big-league slam dunk star. This class remains skeptical of Veen’s future ability to hit and utilize his raw power, but appreciates how impactful his speed will be in a […]
The trade takeover of the A van Jeff McNeil reinforced second base, where the veteran is expected to play regularly. That pushed Zack Faith from the expected starting line-up. The former second-round pick had an impressive half-season as a rookie in 2023, but has struggled with strikeouts and injuries over the past two years. Gelof […]
Former World Series hero Walker Buehler will get another chance to revive his MLB career – and this time it’s with a former rival. Buehler, 31, has agreed to a minor league deal with the Padres, and he will have a chance to compete for a spot in their starting rotation during spring training. according […]
Phillies shortstop Trea Turner wanted to make it back with Team USA at the World Baseball Classic. He also made a compelling case after equaling the tournament record and leading his country with five home runs in the 2023 edition as well. But when Team USA announced its roster ahead of this year’s tournament in […]