Chapman is trying to return from thumb and shoulder surgeries but says the batting practice "went great". The 25-year-old is on track for Opening Day but his status should be closely monitored this spring.

"It's not official, but I think we know" were Roberts' exact words. It's odd he didn't just come out and say it, but Kershaw looks set for a ninth opening day start this year. The three-time Cy Young winner re-signed with Los Angeles for three years and $93 million earlier ...

Hernandez led off for most of 2018 but could be pushed by Andrew McCutchen this spring. Kapler called Hernandez an ideal leadoff hitter but the top of the order got more crowded this off-season with the additions of McCutchen, J.T. Realmuto, and Jean Segura. Leading off would obviously be a ...

Milwaukee solved their outfield logjam over the winter by trading away Domingo Santana and Keon Broxton. Jesus Aguilar and Eric Thames will see the bulk of playing time at first this year with Braun sticking in the outfield. Braun hit 20 homers with a .782 OPS in 125 games for ...

The 33-year-old is even set to begin baseball activities next week. It's a nice development but there's still a decent chance Cespedes misses all of 2019. We won't know what his timetable will be like until he begins ramping up his activities, which makes him an easy fade in fantasy ...

Taillon will be followed by Trevor Williams, Joe Musgrove, and Chris Archer. Taillon posted a 3.20 ERA with 14 wins across 32 starts last year to receiver the honor. Pittsburgh opens the season in Cincinnati.

Sabathia held a press conference to make the announcement. The 38-year-old will be entering his 19th season and is among the active leaders in nearly every pitching category. Sabathia's career highlights include winning the 2007 American League Cy Young award and winning a ring with the World Champion Yankees in ...

Anthony DiComo of MLB.com echoes that statement, saying Alonso has made considerable strides defensively. The improvements will only help Alonso get to the big leagues sooner. The Mets will likely manipulate his service time through the first few weeks of April, but he's still a good late-round fantasy pick with ...

Bregman said he was throwing between 90 and 95 percent effort and even "put a little crow hop shuffle into it". It's a positive development for the 24-year-old infielder coming off off-season elbow surgery. The Astros will reportedly take things slow with him, but Bregman remains on track for Opening ...

Acuna flourished as the Braves' leadoff hitter last season, hitting .328 with 19 homers and a 1.042 OPS across 301 plate appearances batting first. Atlanta has been leaning towards moving him towards more of a run-producing spot in the lineup, but they haven't made up their mind yet. It's important ...