Greg Holland "Only Solves the Ninth"

St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said on Monday that the arrival of closer Greg Holland "only solves the ninth." The bullpen roles ahead of the ninth inning are still to be sorted out. Matheny went further to say that rookie Jordan Hicks could be used in an Archie Bradley role. Diamondbacks reliever Bradley is used similarly […]

Luke Gregerson to Make His Third Rehab Appearance on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Luke Gregerson (hamstring) will make his third rehab appearance on Monday but will still need to pitch in back-to-back games before returning to the big league team. Gregerson was set to be the closer for the Cardinals, but he missed most of spring training due to a pair of injuries […]

Jedd Gyorko Taking Batting Practice

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Jedd Gyorko (hamstring) is taking batting practice. He is still about a week away from a rehab assignment and therefore about two weeks away from returning to the team, assuming everything goes as planned once he starts running again. The Cardinals have been using Matt Carpenter as their main third baseman, […]

Jack Flaherty Dominates in His First Triple-A Start of the Season

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty dominated in his first start at Triple-A Memphis, pitching seven innings while allowing just one run and striking out 11. Flaherty was also dominant in his first major league start of the season, but was optioned to Triple-A to make room for the ghost of Adam Wainwright in […]

Josh Tomlin Pushed Back Due to a Back Issue

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Josh Tomlin had his start pushed back to Tuesday due to a back issue. Corey Kluber will move up to make Monday's start in the series opener against the Detroit Tigers. Manager Terry Francona said that Tomlin felt the back issue in his last start when he gave up eight runs […]

Mike Mayers Optioned to Triple-A Memphis

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Mike Mayers was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Monday. With Greg Holland set to join the bullpen, Mayers was the odd man out. He gave up one run in two innings of work and should be back up with the big league club whenever another reliever is needed.

Greg Holland Officially Activated for Monday's Game

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Greg Holland was officially activated for Monday's game. In a corresponding move, reliever Mike Mayers was optioned to Triple-A Memphis. Holland was signed on Opening Day and needed a little time to get up to speed, making a few appearances in the Cardinals minor league system. He'll instantly be working […]

Michael Brantley Not in Monday's Starting Lineup

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley is not in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the Detroit Tigers. Cleveland is going with a different look against Tigers lefty Francisco Liriano, starting Brandon Guyer in right field, Bradley Zimmer in center, and Rajai Davis in left. Brantley was just activated from the disabled list, returning […]

Yonder Alonso Out of the Lineup on Monday

Cleveland Indians first baseman Yonder Alonso is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Detroit Tigers. With lefty Francisco Liriano on the mound for Detroit, Alonso will sit while Edwin Encarnacion takes a turn at first base, with Jason Kipnis in as designated hitter. Alonso is off to a slow start this […]

Luke Weaver Pitches Well in a No-Decision on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Luke Weaver tossed 6 1/3 innings on Sunday, striking out seven while allowing just three hits and a walk. The bullpen wasn't able to hold the lead, giving Weaver a no-decision despite the strong effort. Through his first two starts of the season, Weaver has been excellent, posting a 1.59 […]

Ryan Sherriff Placed on the Disabled List With a Fractured Toe

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Sherriff was placed on the disabled list with a fractured right big toe. He was hit by a comebacker to the mound on Thursday and X-rays showed a hairline fracture. It's unknown for now how long he'll be out, but it doesn't seem like it will be a long-term […]

John Brebbia Called Up to Join the Cardinals Bullpen

The St. Louis Cardinals recalled right-handed relief pitcher John Brebbia from Triple-A Memphis. Brebbia got the call when Ryan Sherriff was placed on the disabled list, but with closer Greg Holland set to join the team, Brebbia's stay might already be over. He was excellent last season but lost his Opening Day spot to rookie flamethrower […]

Brett Cecil Throwing Weighted Balls

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Brett Cecil (shoulder) is throwing weighted balls in his rehab from a dead arm. Cecil was dealing with the dead arm throughout Spring Training, and he was placed on the disabled list after a single appearance on Opening Day. He underwent an MRI on his shoulder, but it showed no […]

Cody Allen Picks Up the Win on Sunday

Cleveland Indians closer Cody Allen picked up a win on Sunday, tossing a scoreless top of the ninth inning against the Kansas City Royals before a Yan Gomes walk-off home run in the bottom of the inning. It was Allen's first win of the season, and he's saved two games so far. He hasn't allowed […]

Yan Gomes Blasts a Walk-Off Home Run on Sunday

Cleveland Indians catcher Yan Gomes blasted a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning on Sunday, leading Cleveland to a victory over the Kansas City Royals. Gomes is only hitting .143 this season, but the two-run homer to win the game could knock him out of his slump. Gomes won't hit for […]

Mike Clevinger Has Another Excellent Start on Sunday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger had another excellent start on Sunday, tossing 7 1/3 innings while allowing one run on nine hits and two walks. Clevinger worked his way into and out of trouble, but was able to keep the runners he allowed stranded on base. Despite the 11 base runners, only one came […]

Tyler Naquin Comes Back Up

Cleveland Indians outfielder Tyler Naquin was recalled from Triple-A Columbus when Lonnie Chisenhall (calf) was placed on the disabled list. Naquin started the year with the team, but was optioned to Triple-A when outfielder Michael Brantley was activated. Now that Chisenhall will be out for four to six weeks, Naquin is back with the big […]

Lonnie Chisenhall Heads to the Disabled List

Cleveland Indians outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall was placed on the 10-day disabled list due to a calf strain. Chisenhall was dealing with a similar issue during Spring Training, and he re-injured his right calf on Saturday. Cleveland manager Terry Francona said it could be four to six weeks until Chisenhall is back on the field.Tyler Naquin […]

La'el Collins Wants to Stay at Right Tackle

Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman La'el Collins said that he wants to stay at right tackle. Collins played the first two years of his career at left guard, and the Cowboys have thrown around the possibility of moving him back there, especially with the signing of Cameron Fleming. Collins said, "Right now I’m focused on playing […]

Tyron Smith Says He's "Feeling Great"

Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith (back, knee) said he is "feeling great" after a 2017 season filled with injuries. Smith missed three games and was limited in two others that he played in due to back and knee injuries. However, none of his injuries were severe enough to require any kind of offseason procedure. […]

Alshon Jeffery Recovering From Shoulder Surgery

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) is still in a sling but reportedly hopes to be ready for the preseason. Jeffery played all of last season with a torn rotator cuff and was finally able to undergo surgery after the Super Bowl. He's already been ruled out for organized team activities, but there seems to […]

Luke Gregerson Throws a Successful Bullpen Session

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Luke Gregerson (hamstring) threw a successful bullpen session on Thursday. Gregerson missed most of spring training due to injuries to his oblique and his hamstring. His next step will be a minor league rehab assignment and if that goes well, he should be ready to join the Cardinals bullpen at […]

Michael Brantley in Left Field and Batting Fifth on Friday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley is playing left field and batting fifth in Friday's game. Brantley just came off the disabled list after rehabbing from major ankle surgery. He'll likely get more days off than a regular outfielder for the next few weeks, but he's a solid fantasy outfielder in all formats and should be […]

Cowboys Coaches Believe Dez Bryant Isn't Doing Enough

Some Dallas Cowboys coaches reportedly believe that wide receiver Dez Bryant is not doing enough to counteract the decline in his physical skills. They see Bryant still trying to play the same game he played when he was younger and physically able to run faster and jump higher. Reports state that some coaches began to […]

Adam Wainwright Can't Finish the Fourth Inning in His 2018 Debut

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright lasted just 3 2/3 innings on Thursday, allowing three runs on four hits and four walks in his 2018 season debut. Wainwright was coming off the disabled list after recovering from a hamstring injury. He knocked electric rookie Jack Flaherty back to the minors, but with the Cardinals […]

Greg Holland Tosses a Perfect Inning in Single-A

St. Louis Cardinals closer Greg Holland pitched a perfect inning as a member of the Single-A Palm Beach Cardinals on Thursday. He got two groundouts and a strikeout, tossing five of his seven pitches for strikes and looking sharp in the process. Holland is expected to join the big league team on Monday and will […]

Michael Brantley Activated from the Disabled List on Thursday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley (ankle) was activated from the disabled list on Thursday. To make room on the roster, Tyler Naquin was optioned to Triple-A Columbus. Brantley had major surgery to repair the ligaments in his ankle, and while he did get some playing time in the Cactus League, the team determined he wasn't […]

Tyler Naquin Optioned to Triple-A on Thursday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Tyler Naquin was optioned to Triple-A Columbus. In a corresponding move, Michael Brantley (ankle) was activated from the disabled list. Naquin had two hits in 12 at-bats this season, including a home run. He'll get consistent playing time in Triple-A and will likely be the first player back up as soon as Cleveland […]

Cowboys Sign Kony Ealy

The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with free-agent defensive end Kony Ealy. Ealy was a second-round pick in 2014. He played for the New York Jets last season after being waived by New England, recording just one sack in 452 snaps played. He was able to generate pressure at a […]

MLB Closers and Saves Report - Week 1

Baseball is back! With Opening Day just over a week in our rear view mirrors, it's time to take a look at bullpens around the league and see what's going on. For those of you who followed along with us last season, welcome back! For those of you just dropping by for the first time, […]