PT Today
Persistent neck stiffness has sidelined Chris Carpenter (RHP, STL). Carpenter will skip his first scheduled Grapefruit League start after leaving training camp to have his troublesome neck examined by a specialist. He first reported the stiffness March 3 after throwing live batting practice, then missed a scheduled throwing session. Carpenter currently is still listed as STL's opening-day starter, but his status is now clouded by injury.
Mar 10 2012 12:05am
Mar 10 2012 12:05am
David Robertson (RHP, NYY) had an MRI and several tests on Thursday after spraining his right foot in a fall at his spring training home Wednesday night. Robertson was seen in camp with a walking boot, and although manager Joe Girardi downplayed the incident before Thursday's spring training game, afterwards he admitted some concern.
Mar 9 2012 12:05am
Mar 9 2012 12:05am
Well-paid Cuban import Leonys Martin may spend all of 2012 in the minor leagues. If that's the case, it could set up a pair of his fleet-footed teammates to be off to the races.
Mar 8 2012 12:05am
Mar 8 2012 12:05am
Eric Thames (OF, TOR) and Travis Snider (OF, TOR) find themselves battling for the starting left field job this spring. Thames held the every day job during the second half of last season, during which time he hit .255 with 11 home runs. He possesses plus power, as shown by last year's 133 PX, but mediocre walk and contact rates held him to just a .306 on-base-percentage.
Mar 7 2012 12:05am
Mar 7 2012 12:05am
Mike Adams spent two years in SD waiting behind a rock-solid closer for chance to save games. He now finds himself in the same situation in Texas ... or does he?
Mar 6 2012 12:05am
Mar 6 2012 12:05am
OF Corey Hart will likely miss his second consecutive Opening Day for the Brewers after undergoing undergoing knee surgery. And NYM 1B Ike Davis reportedly has Valley Fever.
Mar 5 2012 12:05am
Mar 5 2012 12:05am
When Yonder Alonso was traded to San Diego, it was assumed he would be plugged into the starting 1B spot, but the incumbent might have something to say about that. We also cover at the White Sox' new-look outfield and reserve infielders in Toronto ...
Mar 4 2012 12:05am
Mar 4 2012 12:05am
Spring training reports indicate that Stephen Drew (SS, ARI) is coming along slowly in his return from season-ending surgery after a July ankle fracture. Drew is unlikely to be ready for opening day, and could miss a sizable early chunk of the season. Competing for PT in his absence are veteran utilityman Willie Bloomquist (SS/OF, ARI) and venerable good-field, no-hit infielder John McDonald (SS/2B/3B, ARI).
Mar 3 2012 1:00am
Mar 3 2012 1:00am
Franklin Gutierrez (OF, SEA) was diagnosed with a torn pectoral muscle on February 29 that will keep him out of baseball activities for at least four weeks. Who will take advantage with Gutierrez out of action?
Mar 2 2012 12:05am
Mar 2 2012 12:05am
In a surprising move, Houston manager Brad Mills named Brett Myers the team’s new closer. Myers has been a workhorse over the last two seasons, as he has averaged 220 innings per season, with a sub-4.00 xERA in both years. Now, however, it appears he will return to the bullpen, where he last pitched in 2007, when he saved 21 games for the Phillies.
Feb 29 2012 12:05am
Feb 29 2012 12:05am
Will Chris Perez's (RHP, CLE) oblique injury result in a closer-by-committee in CLE with Vinnie Pestano (RHP, CLE)? We tackle the Indians' possible ninth-inning shake-up, as well as the final spot in BOS rotation, Grady Sizemore's setback, and more.
Feb 27 2012 12:01am
Feb 27 2012 12:01am
Persistent neck stiffness has sidelined Chris Carpenter (RHP, STL). Carpenter will skip his first scheduled Grapefruit League start after leaving training camp to have his troublesome neck examined by a specialist. He first reported the stiffness March 3 after throwing live batting practice, then missed a scheduled throwing session. Carpenter currently is still listed as STL's opening-day starter, but his status is now clouded by injury.
Mar 10 2012 12:05am
Mar 10 2012 12:05am
David Robertson (RHP, NYY) had an MRI and several tests on Thursday after spraining his right foot in a fall at his spring training home Wednesday night. Robertson was seen in camp with a walking boot, and although manager Joe Girardi downplayed the incident before Thursday's spring training game, afterwards he admitted some concern.
Mar 9 2012 12:05am
Mar 9 2012 12:05am
Well-paid Cuban import Leonys Martin may spend all of 2012 in the minor leagues. If that's the case, it could set up a pair of his fleet-footed teammates to be off to the races.
Mar 8 2012 12:05am
Mar 8 2012 12:05am
Eric Thames (OF, TOR) and Travis Snider (OF, TOR) find themselves battling for the starting left field job this spring. Thames held the every day job during the second half of last season, during which time he hit .255 with 11 home runs. He possesses plus power, as shown by last year's 133 PX, but mediocre walk and contact rates held him to just a .306 on-base-percentage.
Mar 7 2012 12:05am
Mar 7 2012 12:05am
Mike Adams spent two years in SD waiting behind a rock-solid closer for chance to save games. He now finds himself in the same situation in Texas ... or does he?
Mar 6 2012 12:05am
Mar 6 2012 12:05am
OF Corey Hart will likely miss his second consecutive Opening Day for the Brewers after undergoing undergoing knee surgery. And NYM 1B Ike Davis reportedly has Valley Fever.
Mar 5 2012 12:05am
Mar 5 2012 12:05am
When Yonder Alonso was traded to San Diego, it was assumed he would be plugged into the starting 1B spot, but the incumbent might have something to say about that. We also cover at the White Sox' new-look outfield and reserve infielders in Toronto ...
Mar 4 2012 12:05am
Mar 4 2012 12:05am
Spring training reports indicate that Stephen Drew (SS, ARI) is coming along slowly in his return from season-ending surgery after a July ankle fracture. Drew is unlikely to be ready for opening day, and could miss a sizable early chunk of the season. Competing for PT in his absence are veteran utilityman Willie Bloomquist (SS/OF, ARI) and venerable good-field, no-hit infielder John McDonald (SS/2B/3B, ARI).
Mar 3 2012 1:00am
Mar 3 2012 1:00am
Franklin Gutierrez (OF, SEA) was diagnosed with a torn pectoral muscle on February 29 that will keep him out of baseball activities for at least four weeks. Who will take advantage with Gutierrez out of action?
Mar 2 2012 12:05am
Mar 2 2012 12:05am
In a surprising move, Houston manager Brad Mills named Brett Myers the team’s new closer. Myers has been a workhorse over the last two seasons, as he has averaged 220 innings per season, with a sub-4.00 xERA in both years. Now, however, it appears he will return to the bullpen, where he last pitched in 2007, when he saved 21 games for the Phillies.
Feb 29 2012 12:05am
Feb 29 2012 12:05am
Will Chris Perez's (RHP, CLE) oblique injury result in a closer-by-committee in CLE with Vinnie Pestano (RHP, CLE)? We tackle the Indians' possible ninth-inning shake-up, as well as the final spot in BOS rotation, Grady Sizemore's setback, and more.
Feb 27 2012 12:01am
Feb 27 2012 12:01am
