Juan Soto Dealing With Forearm Tightness, Serving as DH on Tuesday

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (forearm) reported forearm tightness on Friday, manager Carlos Mendoza told Jorge Castillo of ESPN. The skipper said that Soto had an MRI exam on Tuesday, and his arm is structurally sound. Mendoza is hoping that Soto can play the field "in the next few days." Since coming off the […]

Willi Castro Still Out on Tuesday Against Reds

Colorado Rockies infielder Willi Castro (knee) remains out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's contest on the road in Cincinnati against the Reds at Great American Ballpark, according to MLB.com. Edouardo Julien is starting at the keystone and will bat leadoff for the Rockies. Castro has not played since he left last Thursday's game against […]

Jackson Chourio Beginning a Rehab Assignment on Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (hand) is starting a minor-league rehab assignment on Wednesday night with Triple-A Nashville, according to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Chourio has an estimated return to the Brewers on May 4. The 22-year-old Venezuelan outfielder is rostered in 99% of Yahoo leagues, even though he's been on the […]

Tigers Not Giving Hard Timetable on Max Clark's Potential Promotion

When asked on MLB Network if outfield prospect Max Clark will be up with the Detroit Tigers this year, general manager Scott Harris said that there's a "good chance" that Clark will end up helping the team, but he also added that it's "premature to actually forecast when that's going to happen." Fantasy managers in […]

Moises Ballesteros Nearing Everyday Role in Chicago?

Chicago Cubs catcher/designated hitter Moises Ballesteros has been the Cubs' primary DH in the early portion of the 2026 season, but it doesn't involve him playing every inning, every day. But with Ballestero's early-season offensive exploits, the team is "accelerating the catching program for Ballesteros," who received his first start behind the plate in Monday's […]

Spencer Strider Not Expected to Make Season Debut for Braves This Weekend

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider (oblique) will continue his minor-league rehab assignment this week and is not expected to be activated from the 15-day injured list for a start against the Colorado Rockies this weekend, as of Tuesday morning, according to Lindsay Crosby. Strider has made two rehab starts with Triple-A Gwinnett and one with […]

Braxton Ashcraft Expected to Start on Tuesday Against Cardinals

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Braxton Ashcraft (personal) is expected to be activated from the bereavement list to start Tuesday's game against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park, according to DK Pittsburgh Sports' Jose Negron. Ashcraft ended up being pushed back one spot in the team's starting rotation after they placed him on the bereavement […]

Sean Murphy to Stay on Minor-League Rehab Assignment

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (hip) will continue rehabbing this week with High-A Rome as he works toward back-to-back nine-inning catching appearances before the Braves activate him from the 10-day injured list, according to Lindsay Crosby. The first-place Braves are in no rush to bring Murphy back to the big leagues just yet, especially since […]

Jared Jones to Begin a Rehab Assignment on Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said that right-hander Jared Jones (elbow) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Low-A Bradenton on Wednesday, according to Jason Mackey. Jones has finally been cleared to pitch in games as he continues his rehab from an internal-brace procedure on his right elbow last May. The 24-year-old former second-round […]

Mets Prospect A.J. Ewing Promoted to Triple-A

The New York Mets promoted outfield prospect A.J. Ewing to Triple-A Syracuse this week, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Per MLB Pipeline, Ewing is the Mets' third-ranked prospect. Ewing got the call to Syracuse after going 22-for-63 (.349) with two home runs, six doubles, a triple, seven RBI, 12 stolen bases, and 16 runs […]

Logan O'Hoppe Thinks he'll be Out a "Couple of Weeks"

Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe (wrist) said the fracture in his left wrist is small, and he thinks he'll only be out a "couple of weeks," according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. O'Hoppe doesn't think it's a long-term injury that he suffered on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals, when he took a foul […]

Ranger Suarez Fans 10 in Second Win of Season Over Blue Jays

Boston Red Sox left-hander Ranger Suarez was dominant in his latest start on Monday in the series opener in Canada against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays. Suarez allowed just one hit in eight scoreless innings while walking one and striking out a season-high 10 to pick up his second win of the 2026 season. It […]

Zac Gallen Expected to Make his Next Start

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen (shoulder) was feeling better over the weekend, according to manager Torey Lovullo, and the club is more encouraged that he will be able to make his next start, per Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. Gallen was hit on his right (throwing) shoulder by a line drive on Saturday night […]

Shohei Ohtani Will Only Pitch on Tuesday Against Marlins

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will only pitch on Tuesday in Game 2 of the series against the visiting Miami Marlins, according to Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register. Ohtani will only be on five days of rest for this one, and the Dodgers-Marlins game has an […]

Manny Machado Departs Early With Undisclosed Injury on Monday

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (undisclosed) left Monday's victory over the visiting Chicago Cubs at Petco Park early with an undisclosed injury after grounding out to end the sixth inning, according to 97.3 The Fan. It's unclear what exactly is bothering the 33-year-old veteran, but he was seen getting his calf massaged after […]

Phillies Fire Manager Rob Thomson

The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday, sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN. Don Mattingly, who has briefly served as the team's bench coach this year, will take over as the interim manager for the time being. Thomson gets the axe after the Phillies started the 2026 season with a 9-19 record, which […]

Pete Fairbanks Pulled on Monday With "Unusual Sensation" in his Thumb

Miami Marlins right-handed closer Pete Fairbanks (thumb) was pulled from his outing on Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers with an "unusual sensation" in his right thumb, manager Clayton McCullough told Fish on First. The Marlins will evaluate Fairbanks further on Tuesday. "Just a lot of diminished sensation," Fairbanks said. "Felt like any movement of […]

Didier Fuentes Rejoining the Braves

The Atlanta Braves announced on Tuesday that they are recalling right-handed pitching prospect Didier Fuentes from the minors and placing left-hander Dylan Lee on the paternity list in a corresponding move. Fuentes is one of the brighter young pitching prospects in the game and is Atlanta's No. 2 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, but he will […]

Anthony Volpe Might Not Return This Week

The New York Yankees have not decided if shortstop Anthony Volpe (shoulder) will be with the big-league club this weekend when they play the division-rival Baltimore Orioles in the Bronx, according to Chris Kirschner of The Athletic. Volpe is currently continuing his minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset. A report earlier on Monday suggested that […]

Carlos Rodon to Make his Next Rehab Start on Thursday

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said on Monday that left-hander Carlos Rodon (elbow) will make his next minor-league rehab start on Thursday at Double-A Somerset, according to Erik Boland of Newsday. In his first rehab outing with High-A Hudson Valley on Friday, the 33-year-old veteran southpaw threw 4 1/3 scoreless innings with one hit […]

Giancarlo Stanton Heading to Injured List With Calf Strain

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (calf) has been diagnosed with a low-grade calf strain and will land on the 10-day injured list, according to Erik Boland of Newsday. It's an injury that Stanton suffered last Friday night in the team's series opener against the Houston Astros, and he has not played since. The […]

Mike Vrabel Returns to the Patriots on Monday

After missing Day 3 of the 2026 NFL draft on Saturday to be with his family, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel returned to the team on Monday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Vrabel has been in the news for the wrong reasons of late and will reportedly seek counseling after reports emerged […]

Tyree Wilson Heading into Contract Year With New Team

The New Orleans Saints declined defensive end Tyree Wilson's fifth-year option on Monday, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Saints general manager Mickey Loomis called this "a one-year trial, and we'll see how it goes." During last week's 2026 NFL draft, the Saints acquired the former first-round edge rusher from the Las Vegas […]

Buccaneers Pick Up Fifth-Year Option on Calijah Kancey

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers picked up the fifth-year option on the contract of defensive lineman Calijah Kancey on Monday, according to Scott Smith of the team's official website. Kancey will now be under contract through the 2027 season and will make $14.475 million next year. The 25-year-old was the team's first-round pick (19th overall) in […]

Eagles Exercise Fifth-Year Option on Jalen Carter

The Philadelphia Eagles exercised the fifth-year option for defensive tackle Jalen Carter on Monday, according to Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Carter will make roughly $27 million in 2027. The Eagles also picked up the fifth-year option on outside linebacker Nolan Smith for the 2027 season. Carter's fifth-year option was a no-brainer, as the […]

Eagles Pick Up Nolan Smith's Fifth-Year Option

The Philadelphia Eagles are picking up the fifth-year option for pass-rusher Nolan Smith, a source told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Smith will be locked in for roughly $13.7 million in 2027. The Eagles will sign up for another year of Smith despite the fact that he played in only 12 games in 2025 due to […]

Bills Aren't Giving Up on Keon Coleman

Buffalo Bills president of football operations and general manager Brandon Beane has supported wide receiver Keon Coleman during recent interviews, and he even said the Bills "shut down" a couple of teams that reached out to Buffalo with trade interest in Coleman earlier this offseason. Beane said that Buffalo's intention is for "Keon to be […]

Former Steelers Coach Thinks Aaron Rodgers Will Return to Pittsburgh

Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, who will join NBC's Football Night in America in 2026, said that at the end of the day, he thinks free-agent veteran Aaron Rodgers will be the team's quarterback this season. Both Tomlin and new Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy seem confident in Rodgers' abilities, even though he'll […]

George Pickens hasn't Signed his Franchise Tag With Dallas

Wide receiver George Pickens has not yet signed the franchise-tag tender with the Dallas Cowboys, according to Todd Archer of ESPN. Reports surfaced last week before the 2026 NFL draft that Pickens planned to sign the franchise tender, but it has not happened yet. Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said last week that the […]

Gerrit Cole to Make Rehab Start on Wednesday at Double-A

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that right-hander Gerrit Cole (elbow) will make his next minor-league rehab start on Wednesday with Double-A Somerset, according to Erik Boland of Newsday. This will be Cole's third rehab start. In one start each with Somerset and High-A Hudson Valley, Cole has allowed five runs (four earned) on […]