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Yanks concerned that A-Rod's hip is damaged

According to George King III of the New York Post, the Yankees are concerned about Alex Rodriguez's hip.

A-Rod recently visited Dr. Marc Phillippon in Colorado after experiencing tightness in the hip, which was surgically-repaired in 2009. "It’s an issue," a source told the Post. "A big issue." It's not yet clear how this all might affect the third baseman's status for the start of the 2013 season. He could need another operation.

Source: New York Post

Mon, Dec 3, 2012 09:10:00 AM

Gibbons 'hints' Blue Jays had Ervin plans

Blue Jays skipper John Gibbons "seemed more subdued than usual" during his media session Wednesday and "hinted" that the Blue Jays "had made plans based on signing Ervin [Santana]," reports Toronto radio broadcaster Mike Wilner.

With the Nos. 4-5 spots in the rotation projected to be occupied by question marks -- J.A. Happ and Drew Hutchison -- and the No. 3 spot manned by a pitcher coming off a poor and injury-plagued season (Brandon Morrow), most analysts predicted Toronto would step up and land Santana. Apparently the Blue Jays' miffed manager did too. Santana signed a one-year, $14.1 million contract with Atlanta on Wednesday. It's possible that Toronto GM Alex Anthopoulos got too cute here.

Source: Mike Wilner on Twitter

Mar 12 - 10:03 AM

Rangers discuss possible closer-by-committee

Rangers manager Ron Washington prefers that either Neftali Feliz, Joakim Soria or Tanner Scheppers emerges as closer, but he won't rule out the possibility of a closer-by-committee.

The competition remains wide open, with Feliz and Soria the favorites and Scheppers -- who is being stretched out as a starter -- lingering as the dark horse. "You'd always like one guy to do it, but if I have to use all three to help shut down a game, I'll do it," Washington said. "We haven't made a decision."

Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Mar 12 - 9:34 AM

Hamels (shoulder) throws successful bullpen

Cole Hamels (shoulder) threw a successful bullpen session Wednesday morning.

This is a positive step for a player who arrived in camp suffering from shoulder tendinitis and then was hit with another setback last week. Phillies pitching coach Bob McClure told the media that the session went well. Philadelphia maintains that Hamels has a chance of pitching in a game this month, but that doesn't seem likely. His arrival in the rotation is best guessed at mid-April or early-May.

Source: Todd Zolecki on Twitter

Mar 12 - 9:07 AM

Bust-ed: Astros move on from 1B Wallace

Astros released 1B Brett Wallace.

Things have gotten pretty bleak for Wallace, a player who was already designated for assignment and passed through waivers in February. Even as a non-roster player, Houston decided to pass on the former All-World prospect who is a .242/.313/.391 career hitter over 1,077 major league plate appearances. "He's been a big part of this organization for past few years, but we didn't see a role for him at the big league level," Astros GM Jeff Luhnow said. The former first-round pick will offer Triple-A depth to a new organization and not much more.

Source: Jose de Jesus Ortiz

Mar 12 - 8:53 AM

Braves sign Ervin Santana to one-year deal

Braves signed RHP Ervin Santana to a one-year, $14.1 million contract.

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reported the contract terms, which matches the qualifying offer he received from the Royals. As of a few days ago, the Orioles and Blue Jays were considered the favorites to sign Santana, but injuries to Kris Medlen (forearm) and Brandon Beachy (elbow) pushed the Braves to make a deal. The good news is that Santana has a much better chance of retaining his fantasy value in Atlanta as opposed to the hitter-friendly ballparks of the American League East. The Braves will give up their first-round pick in order to sign him.

Mar 12 - 8:41 AM

Chacin (shoulder) headed for DL to start year

Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports that it's "almost a certainty" that Jhoulys Chacin (shoulder) will begin the season on the disabled list.

Chacin is progressing, as he long-tossed from 90 feet Monday with no issues and will move to 120 feet Wednesday. However, he's yet to throw off a mound all spring and simply doesn't have enough time to get ready by Opening Day. "If I start feeling good, I'll keep moving [back]," Chacin said. "The good thing is I'm feeling good. My ball is coming out good. Everything feels fine, I feel strong. I'm very happy everything is working out." The righty added that he is "thinking about the long term, not rushing and getting set back."

Source: Rockies.mlb.com

Mar 11 - 7:59 PM

Zack Greinke (calf) to start on Wednesday

Zack Greinke (calf) will start Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks.

Greinke threw a bullpen session and also went through some fielding drills on Monday, clearing the way for him to return to game action. It's been nearly two weeks since the righty tweaked his calf in his spring debut, but he's made steady progress since then. He won't pitch in Australia next weekend but is a good bet to start on March 30 in San Diego.

Source: Dylan Hernandez on Twitter

Mar 11 - 7:39 PM

Masterson named Indians' Opening Day starter

Indians manager Terry Francona on Tuesday named Justin Masterson his Opening Day starter.

It was a mere formality. Masterson, who will making his third straight Opening Day start, will get the ball on March 31 in Oakland. The 28-year-old is coming off a fine season in which he posted a 3.45 ERA with 195 strikeouts over 193 innings.

Source: Nick Camino on Twitter

Mar 11 - 7:08 PM

Marshall (shoulder) looking iffy for opener

Reds manager Bryan Price said Tuesday that Sean Marshall (shoulder) is "a couple of days" away from a bullpen session.

Marshall has been dealing with left shoulder tendinitis this spring after battling through shoulder issues for most of last season. Price indicated that it's probably unlikely the lefty will be ready for Opening Day. "He's feeling great but with his history and the shoulder from last year and not feeling great here early in camp, we are going to go on the ultra-conservative side and just make sure he does everything in his throwing protocol to verify that he's feeling great and then get him back on the mound," Price said.

Source: Reds.mlb.com

Mar 11 - 6:53 PM

Broxton (forearm) 'undecided' for Opening Day

Reds manager Bryan Price said Tuesday that it's "undecided" whether Jonathan Broxton (forearm) will be ready for Opening Day.

Broxton faced hitters Tuesday, which is the first time he's done so since last August's surgery to repair a torn flexor mass tendon. "Arm-wise I feel great," Broxton said. "Command-wise I struggled today but that was the first time I faced batters since before the surgery. All of that will come around." Broxton will throw a bullpen session Thursday and possibly another live batting practice session before being cleared for game action. "We are all excited to see him back out. It's one step closer to getting him in games and get ready to help us," Price said. "We just don't know if he will be ready for Opening Day. That's undecided but certainly there's a chance he will be."

Source: Reds.mlb.com

Mar 11 - 6:50 PM

Cahill day-to-day with jammed right knee

Trevor Cahill is listed as day-to-day after being diagnosed with a jammed right knee.

Cahill injured himself while covering first base on a Jason Kipnis ground ball to the right side in the fifth inning of Tuesday's game. He should be fine to make his next Cactus League start. Cahill has allowed 11 runs over 11 innings this spring.

Source: Steve Gilbert on Twitter

Mar 11 - 6:16 PM