MARCH 7, 2021•MLB.COM
Notes: Ward catching, Barria's option statusAfter experiencing his best season in the Majors last season, Taylor Ward is increasing his versatility this year, as he’s now catching agai...
Colorado Rockies spring notebook: Marquez, Rolison shine vs. White SoxGlendale, Ariz. -- The Colorado Rockies got seven shutout innings from four different pitchers on Sunday afternoon to post a 1-0 win over th...
MARCH 7, 2021•ROXPILE.COM
LA Angels: Why the Halos are better without Jake OdorizziThe Angels can officially cross Jake Odorizzi off their list of potential additions before the regular season. Odorizzi and the Astros repor...
MARCH 7, 2021•HALOHANGOUT.COM
Los Angeles Angels: Albert Pujols to platoon at firstWith his Hall of Fame career coming to an end, Los Angeles Angels first basemen Albert Pujols will see his time in the field dwindle with pr...
MARCH 7, 2021•CALLTOTHEPEN.COM
Dealing with back spasmsSlegers is battling back spasms and is considered day-to-day, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
ImpactSlegers should be able to get back on the mound soon, giving him enough time to build up for Opening Day. He stands a good chance of breaking camp in the big-league bullpen after posting a 3.46 ERA in 26 innings for the Rays last season.
MARCH 7, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Battling back spasmsPeters is considered day-to-day with back spasms, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
ImpactThe issue doesn't sound too serious, and Peters should still have enough time to build up for Opening Day if he gets back on the mound soon. He was designated for assignment in early February, however, so his chances of breaking camp with the team are low.
MARCH 7, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Hot start continuesFuentes went 1-for-3 with a double, two RBI and two strikeouts in Saturday's spring win over the Angels.
ImpactAlthough Fuentes struck out twice Saturday, he blasted a two-run double in the top of the fourth inning and scored later in the frame. Over his first five games this spring, the 28-year-old has gone 4-for-10 with two doubles, four runs, three RBI and three strikeouts. He's currently in a battle for playing time at first base, but his defensive versatility means that he could play third base or left field if needed, even if C.J. Cron, Greg Bird or Connor Joe win the job at first base, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
MARCH 7, 2021•ROTOWIRE
