Mad Bum gets opener for D-backs; Kluber is Yanks' No. 2
The Arizona Diamondbacks are ready to open the season in familiar fashion: with Mad Bum on the moundMARCH 29, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Who will be the Cincinnati Reds' closer? They might start the season with more than one.The Reds haven't named a closer to this point in spring training and there's a chance that they may not name one all year.
MARCH 28, 2021•CINCINNATI.COM
How Adbert Alzolay gives the Chicago Cubs rotation a different look — and why the team is going against some starting pitching trendsEven if the Chicago Cubs monitor and limit how many innings he pitches at the start of the season, Adbert Alzolay gives the rotation a much-...
MARCH 28, 2021•CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Ultimate chess piece Farmer makes rosterReds utilityman Kyle Farmer took nothing for granted this spring. Farmer already saw his chances to be the everyday shortstop dashed, as it...
MARCH 28, 2021•MLB.COM
Castellanos feels 'healthy, strong' for 2021Reds right fielder Nick Castellanos didn’t seem to need Spring Training to get comfortable in the batter’s box this year. Castellanos has lo...
MARCH 28, 2021•MLB.COM
Nearing bullpen workHolder (chest) has been able to take part in long tossing off flat ground since being shut down earlier in spring training, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
ImpactHolder will head north with the Cubs when camp concludes in the next few days, but he'll likely be parked on the 10-day injured list after having not appeared in a Cactus League game since March 17 due to the chest issue. Fortunately, the righty looks to be making progress, as the Cubs anticipate that he'll be able to complete a bullpen session in the near future.
MARCH 28, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Completes bullpen sessionWick (ribs) completed a 25-pitch bullpen session in the past couple days, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
ImpactThe 28-year-old entered camp battling an intercostal injury but appears to be nearing full health. Wick may not be ready for Opening Day since he still has yet to face live hitters, but he could be cleared for game action shortly thereafter.
MARCH 28, 2021•ROTOWIRE
