Arizona State

Phoenix, AZ

Seattle, WA

Kelenic was lifted from Monday's Cactus League contest versus the Brewers with a possible injury, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. It's unclear what he's dealing with, but Kelenic was pinch-hit for in the third inning, indicating it's likely injury-related. He's been a standout this spring, batting .410 with four home runs and three stolen bases.

Mariners' Jarred Kelenic: Removed from Monday's game

Saint Louis, MO

DeJong (back) said Monday that he expects to begin the season on the injured list, Ben Frederickson of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. DeJong had been slated to return to Grapefruit League play in the designated hitter spot Tuesday, but he had a setback with his lower-back injury while fielding grounders Monday. He doesn't expect to be able to get into another spring game, so being ready for Opening Day isn't realistic. With DeJong out, the Cardinals could consider carrying Taylor Motter as a backup at shortstop behind Tommy Edman.

Cardinals' Paul DeJong: Expected to require IL stint

Chicago, IL

Sheets will play both corner outfielder positions as well first base in 2023, Jesus Cano of MLB.com reports. Sheets spent a significant portion of the 2022 season as the White Sox's starting right fielder. However, after the offseason addition of Andrew Benintendi and emergence of Oscar Colas, he may not have one specific defensive position to call home to begin 2023. Even so, he should earn plenty of plate appearances, particularly given the spotty health history of Eloy Jimenez (calf). Across 410 plate appearances in 2022, Sheets hit .241/.295/.411.

White Sox's Gavin Sheets: Set for versatile role

Baltimore, MD

Vespi was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk by the Orioles on Monday, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports. Vespi is just now returning from sports hernia surgery that he underwent in January, and the southpaw will need more time to get ready for the regular season. The 27-year-old will likely be an up-and-down option for Baltimore throughout the 2023 campaign.

Orioles' Nick Vespi: Sent down to Triple-A

Law & Crime

The body of Rosa Chacon, who was reported missing in January, was discovered tied up and wrapped in a sheet and discarded in a shopping cart in a Chicago alley.
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Body of missing Illinois woman found tied up, wrapped in sheet and discarded in shopping cart in Chicago alley

Dallas, TX

The Spun

Longtime Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is expected to suit up for a different team this fall.  Elliott has been released by the Cowboys due to his $16.72 million cap hit for the 2023 season. It was a tough decision for the franchise considering all that he has accomplished in ...

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Murphy was a late scratch from the Mariners' Cactus League lineup against the Brewers, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports. There's no word yet on the reasoning for the move. Brian O'Keefe will assume Murphy's spot behind the plate Monday.

Mariners' Tom Murphy: Scratched from lineup Monday

Miami, FL

Wendle went 1-for-3 with a double in Friday's split-squad game against the Cardinals. Batting sixth and getting the start at shortstop, Wendle collected only his fourth hit of the spring in 26 at-bats, but three of them have come in his last three games. The 32-year-old has never really held a starting assignment over a full MLB season -- he's topped 500 plate appearances only twice in his career, with his career high being 545 -- and the Marlins' late signing of Jose Iglesias would give them an option at shortstop if Wendle proves he's better suited for a utility role. That said, Wendle hit 11 home runs in 2021 and stole 12 bases in 2022, so he has the skills to be a fantasy asset as a late-round pick if he can keep his starting job.

Marlins' Joey Wendle: Coming around at plate

Logan, UT

It wouldn't be the NCAA Tournament without a viral cheerleader moment or two. This week, a Utah State cheerleader went viral toward the end of her team's loss in the NCAA Tournament. The Utah State team went out in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, falling in disappointing fashion. Toward the ...

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Atlanta, GA

Arcia is in line to open the season as Atlanta's starting shortstop, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. Barring an addition at the position via trade in the days leading up to Opening Day, Arcia has won the shortstop gig over Vaughn Grissom and Braden Shewmake, both of whom were optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday. Arcia received the appointment atop the depth chart despite mediocre results at the plate in Grapefruit League play (.247/.367/.360 slash line over 30 plate appearances), but he impressed with his glove. Shewmake and Grissom both have a great chance of taking the job from Arcia if the 28-year-old struggles once the season gets underway.

Braves' Orlando Arcia: Wins starting shortstop job

The Mariners reassigned Rodriguez to minor-league camp Monday. Rodriguez submitted three scoreless relief appearances during Cactus League play, but the 27-year-old right-hander never merited serious consideration for a spot in Seattle's Opening Day bullpen after having toiled in the minors over both of the past two seasons. He spent the 2022 campaign in the Mets organization, pitching to a 4.95 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 68:36 K:BB across 76.1 innings.

Mariners' Jose Rodriguez: Shifts to MiLB camp

The Mariners reassigned Wong to minor-league camp Monday. Despite offering multi-position versatility in addition to possessing 39 games' worth of prior MLB experience, Wong never looked to be a serious threat to make the Mariners' Opening Day roster. Wong stole 41 bases in 47 attempts at Triple-A Salt Lake in the Angels organization in 2022, but he otherwise struggled at the dish (.670 OPS over 565 plate appearances) while playing in hitter-friendly parks in the Pacific Coast League. He'll likely head to Triple-A Tacoma to begin his time in the Seattle organization.

Mariners' Kean Wong: Moves to minor-league camp

Pittsburgh, PA

Mitchell was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports. Mitchell played in 69 games during his first taste of the big leagues last year and had a .226/.286/.349 slash line with five home runs and three steals. He won't open 2023 on the MLB roster, with Bryan Reynolds, Jack Suwinski and Andrew McCutchen (elbow) poised to operate as the Pirates' primary outfielders.

Pirates' Cal Mitchell: Off Opening Day roster

Woodford is "all but locked into" an Opening Day roster spot with the Cardinals, Ben Frederickson of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. The news comes after Woodford struck out seven over five scoreless innings Monday against the Marlins in Grapefruit League play. Woodford is throwing harder this spring and has collected a 2.04 ERA and 18:5 K:BB across 17.2 frames. He's in line for long relief duty and could be the first guy called upon if the Cards need a rotation reinforcement.

Cardinals' Jake Woodford: Expected to make roster

The Atlanta Braves made a pair of surprising roster moves on Monday, optioning both Vaughn Grissom and Braden Shewmake to the minors. Grissom and Shewmake had been in competition for the starting shortstop job. The Braves will instead enter the season with veteran Orlando Arcia serving as their starter at the six, with non-roster invitee Ehire Adrianza acting in reserve.

Braves make surprise roster moves and appear to pick veteran option as Opening Day shortstop

Minneapolis, MN

Duran sustained a leg contusion after being struck by a line drive during a backfield game Sunday, and manager Rocco Baldelli said the right-hander was "moving pretty well," Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. There doesn't seem to be much concern regarding the incident, so it appears Duran escaped with...

Twins' Jhoan Duran: Suffers leg contusion

San Diego, CA

Merrill was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Padres on Saturday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. Merrill was never a candidate to make the Opening Day roster, but the top prospect in the San Diego system got a chance to participate in MLB camp. The 21-year-old has a great chance to hit for average and steal bases when he is ready to contribute, and it could be as soon as the end of 2023 if he performs well at the upper levels.

Diamondbacks' Yairo Munoz: Latches on with Diamondbacks

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