Chris Sale Could Return As Reliever

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (ribs) could possibly return as a relief pitcher, according to pitching coach Dave Bush. Sale is set to face live hitters on Friday for the first time since suffering his rib injury three months ago. It sounds like we're at the point where Sale needs to face live […]

Chris Okey Recalled On Friday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Chris Okey has been recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Friday. This doesn't come as a surprise after Tyler Stephenson (thumb) was placed on the 10-day injured list. The organization expects Stephenson to miss roughly a month of action. In the meantime, Aramis Garcia and Okey will split up the duties behind home […]

Brandon Crawford Could Play Wednesday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (quad) will test out his quad injury before Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. He was pulled for Tuesday's game due to quad tightness. This sounds like a minor issue, so hopefully Crawford can avoid a trip to the injured list. Crawford might miss Wednesday's game, but this shouldn't […]

Joe Ryan To Make Minor League Start On Thursday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan will make a minor league rehab start on Thursday with Triple-A St. Paul. The right-hander has been sidelined since May 25 due to COVID-19. The Twins are likely going to wait and see how Ryan feels after Thursday's outing before taking the next step. Although, the 25-year-old appears to […]

Mitch Haniger Cleared To Begin Hitting

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (ankle) has been cleared to begin hitting in the batting cage. This is encouraging news as Haniger works his way back from a Grade 2 ankle sprain. He has not done any running yet, which is likely one of the final steps in his recovery process. The hope is that […]

Brandon Drury Scratched On Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Brandon Drury (Achilles) has been scratched from Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The hope is that this isn't the type of injury that is going to sideline Drury for an extended period of time. This season, Drury is slashing .266/.326/.514 with 11 homers and 30 RBI in 47 games. Matt […]

Wade Miley Could Pitch This Weekend

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Wade Miley (shoulder) could take the mound this weekend, according to manager David Ross. The veteran left-hander is eligible to come off the injured list on Friday. Prior to landing on the injured list, Miley registered a 3.38 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 10/7 K/BB ratio over 16 innings. He could be […]

Aaron Rodgers To Finish His Career In Green Bay?

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will reportedly finish his career as a member of the organization. He has won back-to-back MVPs and appears to be in a good place with the organization. Rodgers signed a $150 million extension with the Packers this offseason. He also reportedly knew that wide receiver Davante Adams was going […]

DaeSean Hamilton To Undergo Surgery

Houston Texans wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton (knee) will undergo knee surgery, but is expected to return at some point this season. He suffered a non-contact injury during OTA workouts. Luckily, the injury isn't believed to be a torn ACL, which is good news. The 27-year-old was released by the Denver Broncos in March after missing […]

Alex Cobb Placed On 15-Day Injured List

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Cobb (neck) has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to June 4. He was scratched during his last scheduled start on Friday versus the Miami Marlins. The veteran right-hander will get an extended break to recover from a neck strain. He has a rough 5.73 ERA this […]

Tarik Skubal Scratched On Tuesday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal has been scratched as the starter for Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The forecast isn't great, so the Tigers don't want to risk a short outing from their best starting pitcher. Right-hander Wily Peralta will make the start on Tuesday. Skubal will move back and make the start […]

Luis Urias Is Back On Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Luis Urias (thumb) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. He'll return to the lineup after missing a handful of games due to a right thumb issue. Urias will bat leadoff and play shortstop versus left-hander Ranger Suarez on Tuesday. He's hitting .243/.342/.398 with five home […]

Jake Odorizzi Tosses Bullpen Session

Houston Astros starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi (ankle) was able to successfully throw a 20-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday. The right-hander has been sidelined since mid-May due to a left ankle injury. Odorizzi has been ramping up his work, so hopefully he won't be sidelined for too much longer. He was holding a 3.13 ERA, 1.17 […]

Adrian Morejon Recalled From Minors

San Diego Padres pitcher Adrian Morejon (elbow) has been recalled to the big league roster on Tuesday. He is set to make his MLB debut after being sidelined for 14 months due to Tommy John surgery. It sounds like the plan is for Morejon to pitch out of the bullpen, but he could join the […]

Eddie Rosario Catches Fly Balls On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario (eye) was able to field fly balls on Tuesday. He is excited about making progress, but remains without a timetable. Rosario underwent a procedure in April to repair his blurred vision. It's possible that Rosario is ready to return by the end of the month. He was struggling at the […]

Lonzo Ball Might Not Be Ready For Next Season

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (knee) was forced to miss a majority of the 2021-2022 season and could be sidelined even longer. There is growing concern that Ball won't be ready for the beginning of next season. He underwent meniscus surgery roughly five months ago. Sadly, his knee continues to be unresponsive, so Ball might […]

Deandre Ayton Likely On The Move

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton might've played his final game with the organization. The young center wants a max deal this offseason, but the Suns appear to be hesitant about giving him that extension. That being said, Ayton could very well be traded this offseason, assuming the two sides can't agree on a deal. He […]

P.J. Tucker Could Return To The Heat

Miami Heat forward P.J. Tucker has a player option for next season and could return to the organization. General manager Pat Riley said that he would love to have Tucker on the roster next season. The 37-year-old averaged 7.6 points per game and was a reliable member of the defense through 71 games with the […]

Tyler Herro Must Earn Starting Spot

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro recently mentioned that he wants to be a starter next season. That isn't shocking considering Herro averaged over 20 points per game and won Sixth Man of the Year. Heat general manager Pat Riley said that Herro will need to come into training camp and win the starting spot. Last […]

Austin Hedges Remains Day-To-Day

Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges (hip) is likely to be out of the starting lineup for a few days. The organization considers Hedges day-to-day with a left hip injury. He tweaked his hip during Friday's game and hasn't played since then. It's possible that Hedges lands on the injured list, but the organization might wait […]

Mike Moustakas Placed On Injured List

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Mike Moustakas has been placed on the injured list. However, the Reds have not given an injury designation for Moustakas, so this could be COVID-19 related. The organization should clarify his status later in the day, but outfielder TJ Friedl has been recalled from the minors. The 26-year-old has struggled to […]

Luke Weaver To Make Another Rehab Appearance

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Luke Weaver (elbow) is scheduled to make another minor league rehab appearance this week. The young right-hander threw 43 pitching during an two inning outing on Thursday. The Diamondbacks want Weaver to get through three innings of work before activating him. There's a good chance that he returns as a multi […]

Dee Strange-Gordon Activated On Monday

Washington Nationals infielder Dee Strange-Gordon has been activated off the paternity leave list on Monday. Gordon has missed each of the last three games, but will return ahead of Tuesday's game against the Miami Marlins. This season, Gordon is hitting .293/.293/.345 with three RBI and two steals. The veteran utility man should resume his role […]

Yordan Alvarez Officially Signs Extension

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez has officially agreed to an extension with the organization. The 24-year-old signed a six-year $115 million deal that the two sides agreed to last week. The Astros have locked up one of their franchise cornerstone sluggers through the 2028 season. This deal will extended through the rest of the […]

Caleb Kilian Optioned To Minors

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Caleb Kilian has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday. The 25-year-old was impressive during his MLB debut on Saturday. He went five innings, allowing three runs, and struck out six batters in the no-decision. Kilian has posted solid numbers in the minors this season, so he appears ready for the […]

Mitch Haniger Continues Building Strength

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (ankle) continues working on building up his strength and doing light activity. Haniger is recovering from a Grade 2 ankle sprain that will likely keep him sidelined until July. The organization is hopeful for Haniger to return in June, but that seems unlikely to happen. He should be an impactful […]

Jordan Hicks Started Throwing Program

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jordan Hicks (forearm) has started his throwing program, according to manager Oliver Marmol. The plan is to get Marmol back on the mound in roughly a week. He's expected to need a minor league rehab assignment before returning to the Cardinals roster. It's uncertain if Hicks is going to be a […]

Yordan Alvarez Collects Three Hits

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez continued his hot stretch at the plate during Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. He went 3-for-4 with a home run and a triple during Sunday's win. Alvarez has four home runs and eight RBIs over his last six games. He is tied for second in the majors […]

Bryce Harper Blasts Grand Slam In Win

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper came up with a huge hit during Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. The 29-year-old went 2-for-4 with a game-tying grand slam in the eighth inning. The Phillies would end up coming away with the victory after a walk-off blast by Bryson Stott. This home run marked Harper's third […]

Bryson Stott Crushes Walk-Off Homer

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Bryson Stott has struggled to find much consistency at the plate during his brief time in the MLB. However, Stott put together a huge hit during Sunday's win over the Los Angeles Angels. He crushed a three-run walk-off home run to give the Phillies a 9-7 victory. This blast was the rookie's […]