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Michael Pineda, who hasn't faced major league hitters since July 5, 2017, thanks to a ruptured elbow ligament that required Tommy John surgery, is on track to return this spring.

Troy Tulowitzki's health this spring will always be a question. But, for now, it's as if the ghost of Derek Jeter is back at shortstop for the Yankees.

Prospects, old friends, a franchise icon, and more After a look through the dozen non-roster pitchers in Mariners camp, today we shift focus to the fifteen position players outside of the 40-man roster that received an invite. This group should be much more familiar, featuring several names that came over via trade this offseason, recent draftees, and of course Ichiro!. While it’s unlikely that any of these guys not named Ichiro will make the big club out of spring training, there’s plenty here to keep an eye on, and it should be a fun first look into the future. Catchers: Joe...

Injuries, inexperience, and evolution leave the Twins with a boom-or-bust pitching staff Despite the fact we keep saying that Michael Pineda is far from a sure thing, the team apparently doesn’t believe that he is a “wild card.” It would be huge if he could find the form he had with the Yankees before his injury. That kind of pitcher could make a huge difference for the Twins season. Meanwhile, Tom Froemming is worried about another component of the pitching staff — the bullpen. He believes the Twins have to do something about the bullpen, mainly because the absolute lack of...

Sometimes you win in baseball, but sometimes it hurts instead. September 20th, 2017. The Mariners are 4 games out of the second wild card spot. The holder of that spot, the Minnesota Twins, have lost 5 of their last 6 games, practically begging another team to claim their postseason game. The Mariners have lost 5 in a row. Still, the tantalizing possibility of baseball in October darts through the September air. Felix Hernandez is making his second start since returning from his second stint on the disabled list for bursitis. The Mariners still have a tiny chance in hell of eking their way...

Troy Tulowitzki admired Derek Jeter when he was younger, but there was another big reason why the shortstop decided to sign with the Yankees after being released by Toronto.

We’ve got just what you need to get your Wednesday started. Hello everybody! We’ve finally got a major signing on our hands, which hopefully means more will follow. Let’s get to it. In Mariners news... Ichiro means business this year. Why does it feel like Ichiro is about to take our lunch money? pic.twitter.com/BiYD2FpA7g— Cut4 (@Cut4) February 19, 2019 Another pitcher speaks out against the opener, but this one might be a problem. BREAKING:Felix Hernandez on with Chuck and Buck says he would NOT be willing to come into the game starting in the second inning if the team...

Manny makes the moola while Bryce & Boras still beg for bucks. Shoe #1 just dropped. The Internet went bonkers as Manny Machado was landed by the San Diego Padres. That ranks right up there with the Angels landing Shohei Ohtani, or the Angels landing Albert Pujols. Or the Angels landing Vlad Guerrero. I see it as a do-over for the Eric Hosmer swing and miss last winter. Machado has his faults, but failing to be a top-level MLB talent isn’t one of them. It’s still baseball. It’s still a game of fail. So there will still be moments where haters will throw some ignorant mockery. It’s...

The new look Cincinnati Reds will have a revamped lineup in 2019 with a few new faces. The question remains however, who will be the leadoff hitter? The Cincinnati Reds acquired a few new faces this offseason, particularly the potent bats of Yasiel Puig and Matt Kemp. While these two could put up huge numbers in […] Cincinnati Reds: Who will be the leadoff hitter in 2019? - Blog Red Machine - Blog Red Machine - A Cincinnati Reds Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

A slow motion look at Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabreras swing in Lakeland. Fla., during spring training.        

Jorge Posada played his entire career with the Yankees, but his return to baseball in a full-time capacity is coming with the Marlins, run by former teammate Derek Jeter.

38. That is the number of games Miguel Cabrera played for the Detroit Tigers in 2018. 36. That is the age Cabrera will be on April 18 of the 2019 season. 5. Those are the minimum number of seasons Miggy is still under contract with the Tigers. Embed from So, the big question as […]

HeraldNet.com HeraldNet.com - Everett and Snohomish County news from The Daily Herald in Everett, Washington Marco Gonzales, Mike Leake and Felix Hernandez will get the ball as Seattle opens Cactus League play. M’s reveal starting pitchers for first 3 spring training games Wire Service

Jesse Winker won a batting practice competition against fellow outfielders Yasiel Puig, Scott Schebler and Matt Kemp.         

Feb 18, 2019 The Angel’s first full squad workout happened on Presidents’ Day under cloudy skies in the low 50’s in Tempe (with more than a few raindrops showing up as well). Here are some photos. Around 70 fans showed up to see the legendary Mike Trout, the legendary Albert Pujols and the legendary Andrelton Simmons be joined by two new infielders, Tommy La Stella and Justin Bour, along with some exciting prospects making their debuts in MLB Spring Training. Outfielders Jo Adell, Brandon Marsh, Jared Walsh and Brennon Lund made their debut taking some outfield practice...

Jorge Posada is at spring training as a special adviser to his close friend and former teammate, Marlins CEO Derek Jeter.        

During the Detroit Tigers’ first formal full-squad spring training workout, the biggest observation was that Miguel Cabrera was there.        

Standing underneath the first-base dugout of the Marlins’ Jupiter practice facility was a sight that would cause most New York fans to double take — revered Yankee greats Derek Jeter and Jorge Posada in full Miami gear. Less than a week after being hired as a special adviser to baseball operations,...

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera takes batting practice during spring training on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, in Lakeland, Florida.        

Michael Pineda thinks he'll be ready to return to the major leagues with the Minnesota Twins after a layoff of 1½ seasons.

With position players reporting to their respective Spring Training facilities, the San Diego Padres have position battles at every outfield position. The San Diego Padres have had multiple rookies in their outfield ever since they traded Matt Kemp to the Braves and Justin Upton signed with the Tigers. Then, the outfield became even younger when […] Breaking Down the San Diego Padres Outfield Position Battles - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - A Major League Baseball Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More