Rays Reinstate Francisco Mejia From COVID Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated catcher Francisco Mejia from the COVID-19 injured list on Thursday and optioned catcher Rene Pinto back to Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. Mejia has been out nearly two weeks after testing positive for the virus. Before contracting COVID-19, he was sharing playing time with Mike Zunino and had started […]

White Sox Place Andrew Vaughn On Injured List

The Chicago White Sox officially placed outfielder Andrew Vaughn (hand) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a bruised right hand and recalled infielder Danny Mendick from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. The injured list stint is retroactive to May 2. It's yet another injury blow to the White Sox. The 24-year-old hasn't […]

Connor Joe Sitting Out Thursday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Connor Joe is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Washington Nationals. It will be his first day off since April 20. Joe has been swinging a hot bat of late and has his average up to .272 with four home runs, 10 RBI, 16 runs scored and one stolen […]

Carter Kieboom Resumes Throwing

Washington Nationals third baseman Carter Kieboom (elbow) has resumed throwing, while outfielder Ehire Adrianza (quadriceps) has begun running on an anti-gravity treadmill. Kieboom can't come off the injured list for another month, and it's still unclear if he'll be ready when he's eligible to return on June 7. The 24-year-old has yet to play in […]

Stephen Strasburg, Joe Ross Face Live Hitters

Washington Nationals starting pitchers Stephen Strasburg (neck) and Joe Ross (elbow) faced live hitters on Tuesday and will do so again on Friday. Both pitchers continue to ramp up their throwing programs in order to return to Washington's starting rotation. Strasburg and Ross could both be nearing minor league rehab assignments, but there remains no […]

Nelson Cruz Out Of Lineup Again Thursday

Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Colorado Rockies. It's the second straight game he's missed after being taken out of the game early on Tuesday due to back stiffness. The 41-year-old slugger, who has really struggled at the plate this year, could wind up […]

Josh Hader Will Be Available Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers closer Josh Hader (back) said his back is better and that he's available to pitch on Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds. Hader hasn't pitched since April 27 due to mid-back spasms, but if a save situation arises on Thursday, the hard-throwing left-hander should enter the ballgame. Right-hander Devin Williams has seen the save […]

Darius Leonard Focuses On Mental Health In Offseason

Indianapolis Colts All-Pro linebacker Darius Leonard didn't feel right at the end of last season due to an ankle injury and the loss of his cousin. Leonard was the NFL's leader in turnovers last December, but an ankle injury was wearing him down and a bout with COVID-19 left him isolated. "Last year, I wasn't […]

Kyle Van Noy Meeting With The Chargers

New England Patriots veteran free-agent linebacker Kyle Van Noy is meeting with the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, according to a source. If all goes well with the visit, there's a good chance he'll sign with the Bolts, and he could be a potential important addition to head coach Brandon Staley's defense. The 31-year-old was […]

D'Eriq King Signs With Patriots

Former Miami and Houston quarterback and wide receiver D'Eriq King signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent. Patriots director of player personnel Matt Groh convinced King that he'd be given a chance to prove himself in a multi-dimensional role. King could line up anywhere from QB to WR, running back and […]

Ron Rivera Has High Hopes For Antonio Gibson, Brian Robinson Jr.

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera likened the potential one-two punch of running backs Antonio Gibson and rookie Brian Robinson Jr. to the Jonathan Stewart/D'Angelo Williams pairing he used with the Carolina Panthers from 2011-14. Washington took Robinson in the third round of the draft out of Alabama, but he didn't start in college until […]

Nick Lodolo To Return To Rotation On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds rookie left-hander Nick Lodolo (back) is penciled in to start Game 1 of a doubleheader on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Lodolo has been on the injured list for a week with a lower back strain, but the 24-year-old southpaw is scheduled to rejoin the Reds this weekend. It's a nice matchup to […]

Kolten Wong Out, Luis Urias Leading Off Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong is not in the starting lineup on Thursday, while third baseman Luis Urias moves to second base and up to the leadoff spot against Cincinnati Reds right-handed rookie Hunter Greene. Urias hit ninth and seventh in his first two games back from the injured list, but he'll move up […]

Enrique Hernandez Out Sick Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Enrique Hernandez (illness) is out of the lineup with an illness on Thursday against the Los Angeles Angels. The Red Sox are hoping it's not COVID-19 related. Jackie Bradley Jr. will move to center field and will hit eighth, while Franchy Cordero gets the start in right field and is batting […]

Mike Trout Not Playing Against Red Sox

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is taking the day off on Thursday against the Boston Red Sox. It will be Trout's first day off since April 20. The nine-time All-Star continues to swing a hot bat to open the 2022 season, as he's slashing .316/.447/.671 with a 1.118 OPS, a league-leading 229 OPS+, six […]

Blake Snell Allows Four Runs In Second Rehab Start

San Diego Padres left-hander Blake Snell (groin) wasn't quite as sharp in his second minor league rehab outing on Wednesday for Single-A Lake Elsinore, allowing four runs (three earned) on two walks and four hits. The 29-year-old threw 40 of his 66 pitches for strikes over his four innings of work and struck out eight, […]

Mike Clevinger Impressive In First Start Wednesday

San Diego Padres right-hander Mike Clevinger was impressive in his first start of the season against his former team, the Cleveland Guardians, in the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday. Clevinger was making his return after Tommy John surgery and a knee sprain suffered in spring training, and he allowed three runs on four […]

Yusmeiro Petit Agrees With Padres

The San Diego Padres agreed to a minor league deal with reliever Yusmeiro Petit on Thursday. The right-hander will get a $1.5 million salary while in the majors if he's added to the 40-man roster and would have a chance to earn $500,000 in performance bonuses for games pitched. The 37-year-old spent the last four […]

Christian Vazquez Sitting Out Thursday

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Angels. Vazquez will get the day off for the day game in the series finale against the Angels. The 31-year-old backstop went 0-for-3 in Wednesday's loss to LA to drop his season average to .208 with one […]

Raiders Sign Sincere McCormick

The Las Vegas Raiders signed former University of Texas-San Antonio running back Sincere McCormick as an undrafted rookie on Wednesday. McCormick set school records last year with 1,479 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns on 298 carries while also catching 22 passes for 184 yards. The Raiders also drafted running backs Zamir White and Brittain Brown, […]

Giants Likely To Release James Bradberry

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen said the team should have a resolution on cornerback James Bradberry by the end of the week, and the situation is obviously headed toward his release. The Giants were hoping to be able to trade Bradberry this offseason, but it doesn't appear that any teams want to trade […]

Joc Pederson Back In Lineup Against Dodgers

San Francisco Giants outfielder Joc Pederson (groin) is back in the starting lineup for the series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night, serving as the designated hitter and batting leadoff against right-hander Tony Gonsolin. Pederson pinch hit on Tuesday for his first game action since April 27, when he strained his right […]

Taylor Ward Out Against Red Sox

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward is not in the starting lineup against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. It will be Ward's first day off since he returned from the injured list on April 16. He went 0-for-3 on Tuesday, but he still leads the league with a .371 batting average, .480 on-base percentage, […]

Nick Castellanos Back Wednesday, Alec Bohm Leading Off

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday after sitting out on Tuesday after his wife went into labor. He was never placed on the paternity list and is back in right field while hitting second on Wednesday against Texas Rangers left-hander Martin Perez. Meanwhile, third baseman Alec Bohm moves […]

Luis Castillo Fans Seven In Third Rehab Start

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo (shoulder) looked great in his third minor league rehab start for Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday, striking out seven hitters while allowing three hits and two walks in 4 1/3 scoreless innings. The right-hander threw 48 of his 76 pitches for strikes in the outing, and he's likely to come […]

Max Kepler Out Of The Lineup Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (illness) is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles. Kepler left the game early on Tuesday because he was feeling under the weather, but the good news is that he tested negative for COVID-19, so he should be back soon. Trevor Larnach is starting in right […]

Ramon Laureano On Track To Return Sunday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano remains on track to join the team when he's eligible to return from his suspension on Sunday against the Minnesota Twins, according to manager Mark Kotsay. Laureano dealt with a minor injury while playing in the minor leagues, but he's good now and should be making his season debut for […]

Cole Irvin's Friday Start Up In The Air

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Cole Irvin (shoulder) felt shoulder soreness and is being evaluated, according to manager Mark Kotsay. Zach Logue is with the team in case the A's need a starter for Friday at the Minnesota Twins. Kotsay said Irvin hasn't been ruled out for his start on Friday, but the team will make […]

Jalen Hurts Says He's Healthy

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (ankle), who had offseason surgery on his left ankle, said he is healthy at organized team activities. Hurts battled through his ankle injury late last season, but he should be past it by the time the regular season starts this fall. In his second season and first as the full-time […]

Chiefs, Orlando Brown Expected To Begin Extension Talks

The Kansas City Chiefs and left tackle Orlando Brown are expected to begin negotiations on a long-term contract extension in the near future. The Chiefs placed the franchise tag on Brown this offseason, which will pay him $16.6 million in 2022, but the two sides have until July to work out an extension. Kansas City […]