Gerrit Cole Allows Three Runs in First Rehab Start

New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole (elbow) made his first minor-league rehab start on Friday night with Double-A Somerset, and he allowed three earned runs on three hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out three in 4 1/3 innings of work. Cole missed all of the 2025 season after having right-elbow surgery last […]

First Round of NFL Draft Could Feature Plenty of Trades

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach expects plenty of fireworks in the first round of this year's NFL draft, which begins next Thursday night, according to Nate Taylor of ESPN. "It should be an entertaining night," Veach said Thursday. "There'll probably be a lot of trades." Most analysts think that Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza […]

Nick Lodolo Throws Two Simulated Innings on Friday

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (finger) threw 31 pitches in two simulated innings during live batting practice on Friday, according to MLB.com. He's scheduled to bump up to three innings on Tuesday, April 21. Lodolo has yet to pitch for the Reds in 2026 due to a blister on his pitching hand that he developed […]

Kirby Yates Starts Rehab Assignment on Friday

Los Angeles Angels right-handed reliever Kirby Yates (knee) began his minor-league rehab assignment on Friday with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga and allowed an earned run on one hit while walking one and striking out two in his inning of work with the Quakes. Yates, who began the year on the 15-day injured list with left-knee inflammation, […]

Max Muncy has Another Multi-Homer Game at Coors Field

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy had a big day at the plate in Friday's series opener at hitter-friendly Coors Field in the team's 7-1 win, going 3-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI, and a strikeout. Both of Muncy's home runs on the night were of the solo variety. It was his second […]

Brendan Donovan Leaves Early With Injury on Friday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Brendan Donovan (undisclosed) left Friday night's game early against the division-rival Texas Rangers at T-Mobile Park with an undisclosed injury, according to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. Donovan was replaced by infielder Leo Rivas at third base after going 0-for-2 out of the leadoff spot before hitting the showers. We […]

Bryce Miller to Begin a Rehab Assignment on Saturday

Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller (oblique) will start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Miller will likely need the full 30-day allotment on the IL to build up his workload, according to president of baseball operations Justin Hollander. He's scheduled to throw two innings and/or 30 […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Expected to Make Season Debut on Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (knee) is already in Arizona and is expected to make his 2026 season debut on Saturday against his former team, the Toronto Blue Jays, a source told Francys Romero. Gurriel made a speedy recovery after having surgery for a torn ACL in his right knee last September. It should […]

Austin Riley Hits Two Home Runs in Shutout Win Over Phillies

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley could be coming out of his early-season slump at the plate after a two-homer performance in the team's 9-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night at Citizens Bank Park. Riley went 2-for-5 with two home runs, four RBI, and three strikeouts to raise his average to .240 […]

Quad Tightness Forces Joey Loperfido From Friday's Game Early

Houston Astros outfielder Joey Loperfido (quadriceps) left Friday's game early against the St. Louis Cardinals at Daikin Park due to right-quad tightness, according to The Athletic's Chandler Rome. Before leaving the eventual 9-4 loss, Loperfido went 0-for-3 at the plate with one strikeout. He was replaced in left field by Brice Matthews. For now, fantasy […]

Isaac Paredes Pulled Early on Friday With Leg Tightness

Houston Astros infielder Isaac Paredes (legs) had his legs tighten up on him on Friday night against the St. Louis Cardinals at Daikin Park, which is why he didn't hit in the eighth inning, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Paredes came on as a pinch-hitter in the eventual 9-4 loss and went 0-for-2 […]

Trey Yesavage to Make Another Rehab Start on Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Trey Yesavage (shoulder) will make another minor-league rehab start on Tuesday with Triple-A Buffalo, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. The Blue Jays want Yesavage to be a bit more built up and be 100% sure that he's here to stay in the majors when he makes his 2026 season debut. […]

Daulton Varsho Removed Early on Friday With Knee Discomfort

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (knee) was removed from the team's game early on Friday night in Arizona against the Diamondbacks with left-knee discomfort, the team announced. Varsho struck out in his only plate appearance before being replaced in center field by Myles Straw. The 29-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder came into Friday's game hitting .266 […]

Rashawn Slater, Joe Alt Expected to Participate in Offseason Program

Los Angeles Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz thinks that both offensive tackles Rashawn Slater (knee) and Joe Alt (ankle) will participate at some point in the team's offseason program, which begins next Monday, according to Eric Smith of Chargers.com. "Yeah, I think they'll be involved in some capacity. Coming back from injuries, you don't rush […]

Edwin Uceta Having More Shoulder Issues, "Shut Down for a Few Days"

Tampa Bay Rays right-handed reliever Edwin Uceta (shoulder) is having more shoulder issues, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. "He's sore in the back of his shoulder," manager Kevin Cash said. As a result, Uceta will be shut down for at least a few days and will head back to Tampa to […]

Kutter Crawford Going for More Imaging

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that right-hander Kutter Crawford (wrist, forearm) is still sore and will probably have more tests done, according to Chris Henrique of the Boston Sports Journal. Crawford was pulled from his minor-league rehab assignment on Wednesday with a sore wrist/forearm. It's obviously not good news for the starting pitcher, […]

Freddy Fermin Still Absent for Friars

San Diego Padres catcher Freddy Fermin (head) is out once again for Friday's series opener in Anaheim against the Los Angeles Angels, according to MLB.com. Luis Campusano will catch for right-hander Matt Waldron, who is making his 2026 season debut, and hit ninth for the Friars against Angels right-hander Jose Soriano. Fermin was removed from […]

Andrew Kittredge Resuming his Rehab Assignment

Baltimore Orioles right-handed reliever Andrew Kittredge (shoulder, personal) is resuming his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk after going on paternity leave recently, according to Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports. Right-shoulder inflammation was responsible for putting Kittredge on the 15-day injured list before Opening Day, but if he continues to progress on his rehab assignment, […]

Kyle Harrison Expected to Start Against Tigers Next Week

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Kyle Harrison (knee, wrist) is expected to make his next start during the series against the Detroit Tigers, which starts next Tuesday, according to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Harrison suffered a collision while attempting to cover first base in his last outing on Saturday against the Washington Nationals, so […]

Jackson Chourio Takes Swings on Friday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (hand) progressed to taking swings for the first time in his rehab on Friday, according to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Chourio is recovering slowly from surgery to fix a broken left hamate bone in his hand, but Friday's step is definitely notable as he tries to work […]

Jeremiyah Love Considered the Top Overall Talent in 2026 NFL Draft?

Multiple people around the NFL that ESPN's Jordan Raanan has spoken to in the past few days said that Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love was their "top-graded player." The question now is where NFL teams place Love on their draft board given the position he plays and their individual needs. Running backs haven't typically […]

Richard Fitts Undergoes Season-Ending Lat Surgery

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Richard Fitts (lat) underwent season-ending surgery to address the right-lat strain that put him on the injured list in the minor leagues recently, president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom told Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Fitts is expected to be fine in the long-term, but he'll obviously miss the […]

Return From Injured List Imminent for Kyle Stowers?

Miami Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said that outfielder Kyle Stowers (hamstring) will play on his minor-league rehab assignment on Friday night, according to Craig Mish of Sports Grid. The team's medical staff will talk with Stowers after the game to see how he feels, but it sounds like his return could be imminent if all […]

Tyler O'Neill Won't Return in the Next Day or Two

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill (concussion) will not be activated from the seven-day injured list in the next day or two, according to Jake Rill of MLB.com. Manager Craig Albernaz said that O'Neill still has some boxes to check before he rejoins the major-league roster. O'Neill is still in the league's concussion protocol and will […]

Willi Castro Remains Out on Friday Against Dodgers

Colorado Rockies infielder Willi Castro (hand) remains out for Friday's series opener at Coors Field against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers, per MLB.com. Edouard Julien will start at second base again and bat leadoff for Colorado versus Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow. Castro has not played since being pulled from Wednesday's game against the Houston Astros […]

Adley Rutschman Running, Feeling a Lot Better

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (ankle), who is on the 10-day injured list with left-ankle inflammation, is running and going through drills and said he's feeling "a lot better," according to Jake Rill of MLB.com. Rutschman is pleased with how he's progressing, but he also isn't sure how soon he could be back. He's eligible […]

Josh Hader Moved to 60-Day Injured List

The Houston Astros announced on Friday that they transferred left-handed closer Josh Hader (biceps) to the 60-day injured list. The move was made to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Peter Lambert, who was called up from Triple-A Sugar Land to make the start on Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals. The move […]

Jaguars Acquire Ruke Orhorhoro From the Falcons

The Jacksonville Jaguars are acquiring defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro from the Atlanta Falcons on Friday in exchange for defensive tackle Maason Smith, sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN. Orhorhoro was a second-round pick (35th overall) by the Falcons in 2024 out of Clemson. The 24-year-old played in just eight games in his rookie season, but […]

Jordyn Tyson Could Come Off the Board as Early as Fifth Overall

ESPN draft analyst Matt Miller thinks that Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) will go much higher in the 2026 NFL draft than most people previously expected. NFL teams are comfortable with Tyson's injury history. Miller believes that he could go off the board as early as No. 5 overall, and that he will […]

Willson Contreras Returns to Red Sox Lineup on Friday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras (back) is starting at first base and is hitting in the two-hole in Friday's series opener against the visiting Detroit Tigers and right-hander Casey Mize at Fenway Park, according to MLB.com. Contreras suffered from back tightness earlier this week and was held out of Wednesday's game against the […]