David Bednar Records First Save Of The Season

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher David Bednar allowed one walk while striking out one over an inning to earn his first save of the season in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Washington Nationals. He entered Sunday's game to protect a two-run lead and retired three of four batters he faced, sealing the Pirates' win. The 27-year-old is […]

Blake Snell Will Throw Side Session Tuesday

San Diego Padres pitcher Blake Snell (groin) is in line to throw a bullpen session Tuesday. He was placed on the 10-day injured list with left adductor tightness. The 29-year-old will miss at least one more turn in the rotation and continues to be day-to-day. On Wednesday, San Diego's top prospect MacKenzie Gore is scheduled […]

Mike Clevinger Scheduled For Final Rehab Start Tuesday

San Diego Padres pitcher Mike Clevinger (knee) is scheduled to make his final rehab start Tuesday for Triple-A El Paso. Last Thursday, he allowed one hit while striking out five across two scoreless innings in a rehab start with Low-A Lake Elsinore. The 31-year-old had no setbacks and was impressive in his rehab outing, landing […]

Taijuan Walker Throws Bullpen Session Sunday

New York Mets pitcher Taijuan Walker (shoulder) threw a bullpen session on Sunday. According to manager Buck Showalter, he'll need more than one rehab start before returning. Due to right shoulder irritation, the 29-year-old exited his previous start after just four innings. Barring any setbacks, he could be activated from the injured list next week. […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Set For Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday. The Braves outfielder started the season on the injured list as he continues to recover from ACL surgery that forced him to miss the end of the 2021 season. He slashed .283/.394/.596 with 24 homers, 52 […]

Sonny Gray Day-to-Day With Hamstring Tightness

Minnesota Twins pitcher Sonny Gray (hamstring) is day-to-day with a tight hamstring. He exited Saturday's start early against the Boston Red Sox with a tight hamstring. The 32-year-old allowed two runs on one hit while striking out one over 1 2/3 innings before leaving. The right-hander's status for his next start is up in the […]

Nick Senzel Placed On COVID-19 IL

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (illness) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday. According to Bobby Nightengale Jr. of Cincinatti.com, Senzel was at the ballpark Friday but was sent to the hotel when he was feeling sick before the first pitch. The 26-year-old is considered day-to-day as the COVID-IL has no set minimum number […]

Shane Baz Transferred To 60-Day IL

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane Baz (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Saturday. He underwent arthroscopic elbow surgery in late March. Tampa Bay acquired right-hander Javy Guerra from the Giants and moved Baz to make room on the 40-man roster. The 22-year-old can return in June at the earliest but has plenty of […]

Mitch Haniger Placed On COVID-19 IL

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (illness) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list after testing positive for the virus on Saturday. The 31-year-old is expected to miss at least the next five days before being cleared to return. He's struggled to start the year, slashing .176/.200/.471 with three home runs, seven RBI, and three runs […]

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 […]