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Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. began playing catch yesterday, and threw 30 times per reporters including the Houston Chronicle’s Chandler Rome. In addition, Rome also notes that slugger Yordan Alvarez hit soft toss today as he builds toward game action after being delayed this spring by hand soreness. These positive health updates are excellent news for the Astros. … [Read more...] about AL Notes: Astros, Rizzo, Turner

Former big league outfielder Jesús Alou passed away today at age 80, reports Enrique Rojas of ESPN. The Dominican Republic native played parts of 15 seasons in the majors during the 1960’s and 70’s. Alou was a member of one of baseball history’s most famous families. The younger brother of All-Stars Felipe Alou and Matty Alou, Jesús signed with the Giants headed into 1959. … [Read more...] about Jesus Alou Passes Away

Rays righty Shawn Armstrong won’t be ready for the start of the season, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Armstrong, who’s dealing with a neck injury, is “highly unlikely to be ready” for Opening Day, manager Kevin Cash tells Topkin. The team is still working to ascertain a more specific diagnosis. Armstrong, 32, bounced between four teams from 2019-22 but twice found … [Read more...] about AL East Notes: Armstrong, Jones, Turner

Red Sox infielder Justin Turner was removed from today’s spring game after being hit in the face with a pitch, per multiple reports. Turner was able to walk off the field but appeared to be bleeding quite a bit, with a trainer holding a towel to hiss face. Tom Caron of NESN was among those who shared video of the incident on Twitter, for those who aren’t squeamish and want to … [Read more...] about Justin Turner Removed From Game After Being Hit In Face With Pitch

Astros GM Dana Brown provided an update on his efforts to extend members of the club’s core while speaking on a radio broadcast this afternoon, as noted by Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle. Brown acknowledged that the club is in extension negotiations with Casey Close, the agent of Houston outfielder Kyle Tucker, saying, “We’re optimistic. We think we can get something … [Read more...] about AL Notes: Astros, Kahnle, Abreu

Red Sox left-hander James Paxton suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain during his Spring Training outing yesterday, manager Alex Cora told reporters, including Ian Browne of MLB.com.  Since Paxton will be shut down temporarily, it doesn’t appear as though the southpaw will be ready for Opening Day, though Cora is hopeful a larger injury has been averted. “If we need imaging, … [Read more...] about James Paxton Suffers Hamstring Strain, Unlikely To Make Opening Day Roster

For the first time in a half-decade, the Red Sox enter a season with questions about who’ll take the lion’s share of playing time behind the plate. Christian Vázquez has been their Opening Day starter in each of the last five years. His trade to Houston at last summer’s deadline and subsequent three-year free agent signing with the Twins ensures Boston will have to find a new … [Read more...] about The Red Sox’s Catching Question

The Red Sox could soon be faced with a choice to make behind the plate. Boston catcher Connor Wong suffered a left hamstring strain in today’s Spring Training action, manager Alex Cora informed reporters (including Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe). The severity of the injury and a possible recovery timetable won’t be known until Wong undergoes further testing tomorrow, though … [Read more...] about Latest On Red Sox’s Catching Situation