Steven Matz To Be Skipped In Rotation

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Steven Matz will not make his scheduled start against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, according to manager Oliver Marmol. The left-hander is not dealing with an injury, but will be skipped as part of the team's strategy. The Cardinals have two consecutive off-days on Wednesday and Thursday, so they […]

Xander Bogaerts Used As Pinch-Hitter On Saturday

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (wrist) was held out of Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. The 30-year-old is dealing with wrist soreness, so the team decided to hold him out as a precaution. However, Bogaerts was able enter the contest as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning. That being said, it […]

Gabriel Moreno Returning On Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (teeth) is returning to the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Moreno sat out on Thursday for rest purposes, but missed Friday's game after undergoing a root canal earlier in the day. He came into Friday's contest as a pinch-hitter. The 23-year-old appears to be fine […]

Liam Hendriks Throws Batting Practice Session

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks was able to throw a live batting practice session on Friday. The right-hander threw around 20 pitches to three different batters. This might be the final hurdle for Hendriks to clear before he's able to return from the injured list. The team has not given a clear timetable […]

Jose Altuve Returning To The Lineup On Friday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (illness) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Oakland Athletics. He was removed from Tuesday's game due to an illness and has been sidelined since then. Luckily, Altuve is feeling better now and appears ready to play once again. He'll cover second base and bat […]

Jake McCarthy Officially Recalled, Starting On Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jake McCarthy has been officially recalled from Triple-A Reno on Friday. The left-handed slugger struggled during his 17-game stint on the MLB roster earlier in the season. Since then, McCarthy is slashing .333/.419/.533 with four homers and four stolen bases in 22 games in the minors. The organization is hopeful that he […]

Rafael Devers Gets Rare Off Day

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This appears to be a rare off day for the 26-year-old slugger. He has been hot, Devers is slashing .249/.290/.513 with 13 homers and 44 RBI in 48 games this season. Justin Turner will cover […]

Joey Gallo Continues To Sit Out

Minnesota Twins outfielder Joey Gallo (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The left-handed slugger has been sidelined since Sunday due to a hamstring issue. It doesn't sound like the Twins plan on placing Gallo on the injured list. Instead, they will continue to give him rest […]

Carlos Correa Hopeful To Avoid Injured List

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (foot) is in the starting lineup on Friday despite dealing with an injury. Correa was scratched from Tuesday's contest due to plantar fasciitis in his left heel. This is the type of injury that can really only be healed with rest. Manager Rocco Baldelli said the organization is hopeful that […]

Jared Walsh To Sit Out On Friday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Miami Marlins. The left-handed slugger will take a seat here versus the lefty starting pitcher. Walsh has struggled since returning from the injured list. He's slashing .133/.235/.133 with one RBI and a 6/2 K/BB across four games […]

Mickey Moniak Remains Out Of The Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mickey Moniak is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Miami Marlins. The left-handed slugger will receive his second rest day in a row. The Angels are facing another left-handed starter, so they've decided to give Moniak another day off. Taylor Ward will bat leadoff and cover left […]

Luis Arraez Returning On Friday

Miami Marlins second baseman Luis Arraez (leg) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Arraez was pulled out of Wednesday's contest due to a left leg cramp. The Marlins had Arraez sit out of Thursday's game as a precaution. He'll cover second base and bat third versus lefty […]

Tyler Allgeier Not Concerned About Usage

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier is not concerned about his usage following the team drafting Bijan Robinson with the No. 8 overall pick. Allgeier put together a strong rookie campaign in 2022. He rushed for 1,035 yards with three touchdowns through 16 games with Atlanta. He became the first player to rush for 1,000 […]

Hendon Hooker Preparing Himself Mentally

Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker (knee) still isn't ready to get on the practice field as he continues to recover from a torn ACL. The rookie quarterback says that he's doing good and taking it day-by-day. He mentioned that he has become a lot stronger physically and mentally because of this process. Hooker can't get […]

Michael Gallup To Have Expanded Role

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup is expected to have an expanded route tree next season, according to head coach Mike McCarthy. The team wants to add more to Gallup's plate rather than having him exclusively play the X receiver role. He spent most of last season attempting to get back to form after tearing […]

Shaquille Leonard Remains Without A Timetable

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back) does not have a timetable to return to practice, according to head coach Shane Steichen. Leonard missed most of last season after undergoing back surgery before camp. He underwent a second surgery in November to address the same problem. The three-time All-Pro linebacker is a superstar when healthy, but […]

Tarik Skubal Throws Batting Practice Session

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (elbow) threw 20-25 pitches during a live batting practice session on Friday. He faced four batters and didn't give up any hard contact. The left-hander underwent flexor tendon surgery last August. Before that, Skubal had a 3.52 ERA and 1.16 WHIP with an even more impressive 24.5% strikeout rate […]

Yandy Diaz Returning On Friday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (personal) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He missed the last few games while dealing with a personal matter. He'll bat leadoff and cover first base versus right-hander Noah Syndergaard on Friday. Luke Raley will shift to right field with Diaz […]

Jose Iglesias Elects Free Agency

San Diego Padres shortstop Jose Iglesias has exercised his opt-out clause in his contract and will look to play elsewhere. The 33-year-old signed a minor-league deal with the Padres about a month ago. It appears he's ready to look for another organization after not being called up to the majors. He decided to opt-out of […]

Ramon Urias Activated From Injured List

Baltimore Orioles infielder Ramon Urias (hamstring) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. The 28-year-old has been sidelined most of the month due to a lingering hamstring strain. Before that, Urias was slashing .278/.375/.381 with a home run, 16 RBI in 27 games. It's uncertain if he's in Friday's lineup for their […]

Clayton Kershaw Activated From Bereavement List

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw has been activated from the bereavement list on Friday. The left-hander was away from the team this week due to a personal matter. He's expected to return on Saturday and take the ball against the Tampa Bay Rays. Kershaw holds a 2.98 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and 69/14 K/BB […]

Anthony Firkser Signs With Patriots

The New England Patriots have reached a deal with free-agent tight end Anthony Firkser. The details of the deal are unknown, but it's assumed to be a one-year deal on league minimum. Most recently, Firkser played with the Atlanta Falcons in 2022-2023. He finished with nine receptions for 100 yards in 11 games with the […]

Tony Jefferson Retires From NFL

Free safety Tony Jefferson has decided to retire from playing in the NFL on Thursday. The 31-year-old registered 31 tackles in nine games with the New York Giants last season. He missed a majority of the season due to a foot injury. He spent most of his career as a member of the Arizona Cardinals […]

Malik Cunningham Could See Significant Involvement

New England Patriots quarterback Malik Cunningham could find himself with a legitimate role in the offense this upcoming season. The undrafted quarterback was given $200,000 guaranteed, so he's likely to be involved in some way. The Patriots struggled in third-and-short situations last season. Cunningham rushed for over 3,000 yards during his time at Louisville. That […]

Tyjae Spears Signs Rookie Contract

Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears has signed his rookie contract with the organization. That means, the 22-year-old is locked in a four-year deal with the team after being taken in the third round of this year's NFL Draft. The expectation is that Spears is going to compete for the third-down spot on the roster. […]

Raekwon McMillan To Miss 2023 Season

New England Patriots linebacker Raekwon McMillan (Achilles) is expected to miss the entire 2023 season after suffering an injury in practice. The 27-year-old has been diagnosed with a torn Achilles tendon. It's worth noting that it's a partially torn tendon, but it's still expected to cost him the entire season. The former second round pick […]

Kyle Lowry Starting In Game 5

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry will move into the starting five for Thursday's Game 5 versus the Boston Celtics. This was expected after Gabe Vincent (ankle) was ruled out earlier in the day. Lowry began the season as the starting point guard, but was mainly used off the bench during the second half of the […]

Derrick Rose Likely To Become Free Agent

New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose is most likely going to become a free agent this summer. The veteran guard has a $15.6 million team option for the 2023-2024 campaign. That is quite a lot of money for a player that the Knicks rarely used last season. Rose averaged 5.6 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.7 […]

Immanuel Quickley Could Get Significant Extension

New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley was a significant part of the rotation throughout this past season. The 23-year-old averaged 14.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.4 assists in 81 games. He was a finalist for Sixth Man of the Year, which should help him in contract discussions. Quickley is still under contract for one more […]

Knicks Give Praise To Julius Randle

New York Knicks forward Julius Randle has been a big reason why the Knicks had so much success this past season. The 28-year-old averaged 25.1 points, 10 rebounds, and 4.1 assists through 77 games. The Knicks front office recently praised Randle for his toughness and ability to stay on the court. Randle has played 71 […]