Byron Buxton Will Travel With Team For Upcoming Road Trip

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) will travel with the team next week for their upcoming road trip to Kansas City. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said the MRI results revealed no structural damage to his right knee. He'll go with the team to Kansas City and could possibly play as early as next week. The […]

Ryan Pressly Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Houston Astros pitcher Ryan Pressly (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list with right knee inflammation backdated to April 14th. The 33-year-old has converted three of four saves while posting a 2.70 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and two strikeouts over 3 1/3 innings in 2021. He failed to convert his save opportunity against the Arizona […]

Nick Ahmed Takes At-Bats In Extended Spring Training

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed (shoulder) took eight at-bats at the team's extended Spring Training complex at Salt River Flats on Thursday. It was the first time he swung a bat since being shut down in late March with recurring shoulder problems. The 31-year-old says he's feeling much better. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said "would […]

Tommy Kahnle Expected Back In May

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy Kahnle (elbow) is expected to be activated from the injured list in May. He is still recovering from Tommy John surgery that he underwent in August of 2020. The 32-year-old was solid for the New York Yankees in 2019, posting a 3.67 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and an 88:20 K: BB […]

Derek Hill Begins Rehab Assignment

Detroit Tigers outfielder Derek Hill (hamstring) began a rehab assignment with Single-A Lakeland on Friday. He led off and went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Friday's rehab outing. The 26-year-old has been sidelined since Spring Training with a right hamstring strain. Hill is expected to be a reserve when he returns to action, but with […]

Mike Clevinger Sharp In Rehab Outing

San Diego Padres pitcher Mike Clevinger (knee) allowed one hit while striking out five across two scoreless innings in a rehab start with Low-A Lake Elsinore on Thursday. The 31-year-old had no setbacks and was impressive in his rehab outing, landing 24-of-31 pitches for strikes and fanning five of six batters he faced. He began […]

Byron Buxton Undergoes An MRI

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) underwent an MRI on his sore right knee. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said he "hasn't gotten a full update yet on Buxton's status." The 28-year-old will undergo an MRI, and the team will know more about his injury once the results are in. He was removed in the first […]

DK Metcalf Will Participate In Seattle's Offseason Program

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf is expected to participate in the team's offseason program. He is entering the final year of his rookie deal and reportedly wants a new contract. According to Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times, the Seahawks' star wide receiver will report to the team's nine-week offseason program starting Tuesday. Metcalf […]

Seahawks Bring Back Geno Smith

The Seattle Seahawks re-signed free agent quarterback Geno Smith to a one-year contract on Thursday. It's a big pay raise for Smith, who could earn up to $7 million in 2022. He will compete with recently acquired Drew Lock for Seattle's starting quarterback gig, created by the offseason trade of Russell Wilson to the Denver […]

Anthony Bender Notches Second Save Of The Season

Miami Marlins pitcher Anthony Bender allowed two hits over a scoreless inning to earn the save in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. The right-hander entered the ninth inning to protect a 4-3 lead and needed nine pitches to notch his second save of the season. He surrendered a single to Alex Bohm but […]

Tommy Pham Could Return Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tommy Pham (hand) feels better and could return to the starting lineup on Friday. He was removed from Tuesday's game after suffering a hand injury in the outfield collision with center fielder Nick Senzel. The 34-year-old's initial X-rays were negative, and Reds manager David Bell said he could return Friday. He's off […]

Griffin Canning Set For Bullpen Session Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Griffin Canning (back) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday. A month ago, he had a setback with his lower back strain while throwing a bullpen session, delaying his 2022 regular season debut. The 25-year-old is competing for a spot in Los Angeles' six-man rotation after missing most of […]

Luis Castillo Scheduled To Throw Live BP Friday

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Luis Castillo (shoulder) is scheduled to throw live batting practice on Friday. He responded well after throwing bullpen sessions on Saturday and Tuesday. The 29-year-old is on the injured list to begin the season with right shoulder soreness, but barring any setbacks, he could make his season debut later this month for […]

Mike Minor Suffers Setback In Rehab Start

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Mike Minor (shoulder) reported shoulder soreness after his rehab outing with Double-A Chattanooga on Wednesday. He will be re-evaluated, delaying his return from the 10-day injured list. The southpaw owned a 5.05 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and 149 strikeouts over 158 2/3 innings for the Royals in 2021. It's unclear when Minor will […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Could Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) could begin a rehab assignment as early as next week. The 24-year-old is playing simulated games, and the team wants to see how he looks over the weekend. He is making good progress and could return as the team's primary designated hitter. The Braves star outfielder slashed .283/.394/.596 […]

Chris Olave Visiting The Eagles Thursday

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Chris Olave is visiting the Philadelphia Eagles Thursday. If the Eagles select a wideout in the first round, it would be the third straight year the team has done so. The 21-year-old caught 65 passes for 936 yards and 13 touchdowns for the Buckeyes in 2021. Philadelphia has a pair […]

Javier Baez's Thumb Injury Minor, Could Return Thursday

Detroit Tigers infielder Javier Baez (thumb) was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Boston Red Sox due to thumb soreness. According to manager AJ Hinch, his thumb was swollen after getting jammed yesterday. "He got treatment all day. Hopefully, it's just a one-day thing." The 29-year-old could return for Thursday's matchup against the Kansas City […]

Tyler Rogers Expected To Return Friday

San Francisco Giants pitcher Tyler Rogers is expected to return from paternity leave against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. In Monday's defeat against the San Diego Padres, he allowed an earned run on two hits over one inning and was tagged with the loss. Overall, the 31-year-old has racked up two holds while posting a […]

X-Rays Come Back Negative For Eloy Jimenez

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (ankle) underwent X-rays and was diagnosed with a bruised left ankle after exiting Wednesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. He is "day-to-day" with a left ankle contusion. The 25-year-old fouled a ball off his ankle during the third inning of Wednesday's contest and was replaced by Leury Garcia. He […]

Teoscar Hernandez Set For MRI Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (side) will undergo an MRI after leaving Wednesday's 6-4 win over the New York Yankees with discomfort in his left side. He went 0-for-3 before exiting; the Blue Jays should know the extent of his injury once the MRI results are in on Thursday. Hernandez said, "the sensation felt […]

Walker Buehler Will Try To Improve To 2-0 Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler will look to improve to 2-0 against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. He will face Red's right-hander Luis Cessa in Thursday's matchup. The 27-year-old was solid in the 2022 season debut against the Colorado Rockies, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks over five innings, striking out […]

Brandon Woodruff Will Look To Bounce Back Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff (0-1) will look to bounce back Thursday against Adam Wainwright and the St. Louis Cardinals after getting shelled for six runs in his previous outing against the Chicago Cubs. He allowed six runs on seven hits, three walks, and two hit batters while striking out two in 3 2/3 innings […]

Josiah Gray Dazzles In Win Against Atlanta

Washington Nationals pitcher Josiah Gray (1-1) allowed only one hit and three walks while striking out five across five scoreless innings to earn his first victory of the season in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves. The 24-year-old rebounded against the defending champs after being blasted for four runs by the New York Mets […]

Hansel Robles Logs First Save, Makes Case To Be Boston's Closer

Boston Red Sox pitcher Hansel Robles makes a legitimate case to be the team's primary closer. The 31-year-old earned his first save of the season in Wednesday's 9-7 win over the Detroit Tigers. He struck out one while not allowing a baserunner across 1 1/3 scoreless innings to register his first save of the season. […]

Heliot Ramos Headed Back To Triple-A

The San Francisco Giants optioned outfielder Heliot Ramos to Triple-A Sacramento following Wednesday's 2-1 win against the San Diego Padres. He went 2-for-4 with a run scored over three games since being called up by the Giants last Sunday. The Giants have plenty of outfield depth, and the 22-year-old will head back to the minors […]

Jordan Montgomery Expected To Start Friday Against Baltimore

New York Yankees pitcher Jordan Montgomery (knee) tossed a bullpen session on Wednesday and is expected to make his start Friday against the Baltimore Orioles. He took a comebacker off his left knee during last Sunday's game, but X-rays returned negative. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said the southpaw should be ready for his next start. […]

Camilo Doval Notches First Save Of The Season

San Francisco Giants pitcher Camilo Doval allowed one hit and one walk while striking out two across a scoreless inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the San Diego Padres. He entered the ninth inning to protect a 2-1 lead. The 24-year-old loaded the bases with two outs but struck out Matt […]

John Means Dealing With Forearm Tightness

Baltimore Orioles pitcher John Means (forearm) exited Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers early due to forearm tightness. He allowed two earned runs on two hits and one walk while striking out two over four innings before leaving Wednesday's contest after just 51 pitches. The severity of his injury is unknown, and the southpaw is […]

Steven Matz Cleared For Friday's Start

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Steven Matz (finger) is scheduled to make his start Friday against the Milwaukee Brewers. The 30-year-old dealt with a blister and was shelled for nine hits and seven earned runs in last Sunday's 9-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The blister won't be an issue for Matz, and he should be […]

David Robertson Notches Second Save In Tuesday's Win

Chicago Cubs pitcher David Robertson pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. He entered the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead and retired all three batters he faced to record his second save of the season. The 37-year-old has now converted each of the Cubs' […]