Nationals not naming Opening Day starter yet VIERA, Fla. – For about the 20th straight day Nationals manager Matt Williams declined to name the Opening Day starter in baseball's most ridiculously stacked pitching rotation – though, it seems as obvious as ever to everyone who it will be. The spring rotation lines up this way: Max Scherzer followed by Jordan Zimmermann, Stephen Strasburg, Doug … [Read more...]

A.J. Pierzynski becomes second Braves member to be ejected this spring Atlanta Braves catcher A.J. Pierzynski has a reputation for being one of the most hated players in the league. But any questions about whether he would get along with new manager Fredi Gonzalez were solved Wednesday.  Pierzynski joined a unique group during Wednesday's game, becoming the second person this spring to be … [Read more...]

A.J. Burnett and Corey Hart are bigger Batman fans than you The season hasn't even started yet, but the Pittsburgh Pirates already lead the league in something. No team in baseball has a bigger collection of Batman fans than the Bucs.  Pitcher A.J. Burnett's love of the "Caped Crusader" has already been documented.  Love my job! Visiting Ashton's school. There were some amazing costumes! … [Read more...]

Draft Strategy: Rotoworld Questionnaire You have questions. We have answers. The Rotoworld crew offers their takes on various fantasy baseball topics below. Editor’s note: For more than 1,000 player profiles, prospect reports, positional tiers, mock drafts, ADP data, customizable projections and more, get Rotoworld's MLB Draft Guide.     Bill Baer (@Baer_Bill)- Hitters Batting average leader- … [Read more...]

Brewers pick up 2016 club option on Roenicke Giants' Susac (wrist) could make return to lineup Sundayby Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (11:51 am ET) Giants catcher Andrew Susac (wrist) is responding well to a cortisone injection and could return to the spring lineup as early as Sunday, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Susac feels fine when he hits and throws. Astros' Hinch: Evan … [Read more...]

Jays' Sanchez likely to break camp in rotation Mets' Long impressed with Wilmer Flores: 'He just doesn't miss'by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (10:49 am ET) Mets shortstop Wilmer Flores is batting .414 (12 for 29) with one home run, four doubles, five RBI and five runs in nine spring games. New hitting coach Kevin Long has only been working with Flores for a little while, but the … [Read more...]