AP source: Cubs, infielder Sogard agree to minor league deal
A person familiar with the situation says infielder Eric Sogard and the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a minor league contractMARCH 3, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Elvis Andrus looking to fill leadership void on Oakland A’sIt is easy to consider Elvis Andrus as Marcus Semien's replacement on the Oakland A's. After all, the A's acquired their latest shortstop on...
MARCH 3, 2021•WHITECLEATBEAT.COM
Another bullpen on tapWilliams is scheduled to throw his fourth bullpen session of the spring Thursday, Sophia Minnaert of Fox Sports Wisconsin reports.
ImpactWilliams dealt with right shoulder soreness late in the 2020 campaign but received full medical clearance in October. However, the Brewers continue to bring him along slowly during spring training to protect his health for the regular season. Manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday that Williams won't pitch in a Cactus League game until after March 17, but the 2020 NL Rookie of the Year remains on track to be ready for Opening Day.
MARCH 3, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Could play third base FridayChapman could play third base during Friday's Cactus League matchup if he feels good after Wednesday's game, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
ImpactChapman will serve as the designated hitter once again during Wednesday's matchup against the Rockies as the team continues to ease him back into action following offseason hip surgery. Assuming he checks out fine after Wednesday's game, he's expected to make his defensive debut after Thursday's off day. The 27-year-old has gone 1-for-3 with a double and one strikeout to begin Cactus League play.
MARCH 3, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Ramping up workloadMurphy (chest) has resumed hitting and catching, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
ImpactMurphy has been slowed to begin spring training following a pair of offseason surgeries to address a collapsed lung. While manager Bob Melvin said Wednesday that Murphy still isn't ready for game action, the catcher has been progressing well in his recovery so far. The 26-year-old has said that he expects to be ready to play in time for Opening Day.
MARCH 3, 2021•ROTOWIRE
How the Brewers' Keston Hiura looks during his transition to first baseKeston Hiura's instincts and baseball acumen are already showing as he changes positions: “We can go a little faster with Keston.”
MARCH 3, 2021•THEATHLETIC.COM
Notes: Cain's return; Lindblom's outingPHOENIX, Ariz. -- Kolten Wong and Christian Yelich made their spring debuts in Tuesday’s exhibition home opener against the A’s at American...
MARCH 3, 2021•MLB.COM
