Alberto Castillo News

Alberto Castillo is a testament to perseverance. The left-handed reliever is one of five southpaw non-roster invitees to spring training vying for a spot in the Dodgers bullpen, but Castillo's story is by far the most remarkable.

The Mets are set to begin 2012 with Mike Nickeas as their backup catcher.A In 69 Major League plate appearances, Nickeas has hit just .190/.239/.254 with one homer, while throwing out four of sixteen base stealers.A His minor league batting line of .237/.329/.342 isn't exactly inspiring either, although he did throw out an impressive 38% of ... (more)

So it begins.A The cleansing of 2011 and the beginning of 2012 is here.A The World Series may still be going on, but the Arizona Diamondbacks are in preparation mode for 2012.A The Dbacks made several roster moves on Friday.A Not that any of the moves were all that surprising but it shows the Dbacks are wasting no time in getting ready to get the ... (more)

RHP Josh Collmenter was named to pitch Game 3 on Tuesday, the first game in Chase Field, with LHP Joe Saunders pushed back to start the fourth game, if necessary.

The Diamondbacks top pitching prospect tossed 5 2-3 shutout innings in his major-league debut against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night, but did not get a decision in the Diamondbacks' 10-inning, 7-6 victory.