Oneil Cruz Could Make Season Debut This Week

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz could make his 2022 season debut with the Pirates on Friday when they begin a seven-game homestand against the San Francisco Giants and Chicago Cubs. Cruz recently returned to Triple-A Indianapolis after missing some time with an ankle injury, but he's back now and has nine home runs, 33 RBI […]

Gleyber Torres Finding His Old Swing

New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres has been working to find his swing after he hit too many ground balls last season. Torres' on-base percentage is at a career-low, but he has already hit 12 home runs in 2022, three more than he hit last season. His fly-ball rate has taken a big jump, he […]

Martin Perez Likely To Remain With Rangers

Texas Rangers left-hander Martin Perez is the kind of starting pitcher that non-contenders almost always move at the trade deadline, and he's on a one-year deal while earning a relatively modest $4 million. Despite his rough outing last weekend, Perez is fifth in the American League with a 2.18 ERA in 74 1/3 innings. But […]

Willson Contreras A Fit For The Giants?

While Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras doesn't appear to be a trade fit for the Houston Astros -- they revere the defensive work of Martin Maldonado -- he would make particular sense for the San Francisco Giants, who recently demoted Joey Bart. Curt Casali has never played 90 games in a major league season, and […]

Mac Jones Could Improve His Deep Ball

New England Patriots second-year quarterback Mac Jones could make significant improvement in the deep passing game this year. Jones delivered three downfield, tight-window throws in the final practice of mandatory minicamp that couldn't have been placed any better. Forty-one percent of Jones' pass attempts that were thrown at least 20 yards downfield last year were […]

Davante Adams Looking Smooth

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams has looked smooth during the team's offseason program and has almost exclusively lined up outside and has worked from the left and right sides of the field. Adams played with quarterback Derek Carr at Fresno State and they also worked out together during several offseasons, so it hasn't […]

Jordan Elliott Standing Out

Cleveland Browns third-year defensive tackle Jordan Elliott has been standing out at offseason workouts, and if he keeps it up, he could start inside next to fourth-round rookie Perrion Winfrey. "The guy I've been most pleased with this offseason has been Jordan Elliott," defensive line coach Chris Kiffin said. "Coming in, not just saying it, […]

Jamal Adams, Quandre Diggs Expect To Be Ready For Camp

Seattle Seahawks safeties Jamal Adams (shoulder, fingers) and Quandre Diggs (ankle, leg) took part in the team's mandatory minicamp this week and are both expected to be ready when training camp begins in late July. Both Adams and Diggs had surgery for their injuries last year, while Adams also said he had surgery to fuse […]

Isaac Seumalo Ahead Of Schedule

Philadelphia Eagles offensive guard Isaac Seumalo (foot) said that he's ahead of schedule in his recovery from a Lisfranc foot injury that ended his season early last year. Seumalo played in just three games in 2021 before suffering his foot injury, and he played in just nine games in 2020. The 28-year-old should be the […]

Ricky Seals-Jones A Cut Candidate

New York Giants tight end Ricky Seals-Jones was penciled in as the starting tight end when he was signed, but that was before the Giants drafted Daniel Bellinger, who now seems locked in as the starter in 2022. Undrafted rookie Austin Allen is also making a push and veteran Jordan Akins has past ties to […]

Tim Anderson To Begin Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (groin) is scheduled to start a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday, according to manager Tony La Russa. Anderson has been out since he suffered a right groin strain on May 30, but there's a chance he's back by next weekend if everything goes well on […]

Yoan Moncada Out Again Versus Rangers

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Texas Rangers. It will be the third time that Moncada will ride the pine in the team's last seven games. The 27-year-old has battled injuries this year and is struggling to the tune of a .133/.179/.211 slash line […]

Paul Goldschmidt Resting Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is receiving a day of rest on Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds. It's only the third time that Goldschmidt has been out of the starting lineup this season. The 34-year-old has been an MVP candidate in the National League through the early going in June, as he's slashing […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Dealing With Personal Issue

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (ribs), who is currently on a minor league rehab assignment, is dealing with a personal issue and won't start for the Tigers or Triple-A Toledo this week, according to skipper A.J. Hinch. "Yeah. I'll update you in a couple days," Hinch said. The 29-year-old left-hander was expected to make […]

Yermin Mercedes Designated For Assignment

The Chicago White Sox designated outfielder/designated hitter Yermin Mercedes for assignment on Sunday amid a flurry of roster moves. The team also placed left-hander Aaron Bummer (lat) on the 15-day injured list with a left lat strain, optioned right-hander Davis Martin to Triple-A Charlotte, recalled left-hander Tanner Banks from Charlotte and selected the contract of […]

David Peralta On The Bench Against Lefty

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez. Peralta, who hits from the left side of the plate, will take a seat against a southpaw pitcher for the 13th time out of 15 times that the team has faced a left-hander on the mound. […]

Chas McCormick Out Against Marlins

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Miami Marlins. McCormick could probably use a day off, as the 27-year-old is hitting just .200 with a home run in 15 at-bats so far in the month of June. Overall, McCormick is slashing .227/.290/.418 with six home runs, 15 […]

Martin Maldonado Not In Lineup Sunday

Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado is taking the day off on Sunday against the Miami Marlins. Maldonado will get a breather in the series finale. The 35-year-old veteran backstop has been better so far in the month of June, but he's hitting a pathetic .153/.225/.277 with four home runs, 13 RBI and 17 runs scored […]

Jose Trevino Dealing With Back Tightness

Updating a previous report, New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino (back) was scratched from the starting lineup on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs due to back tightness, which he played through on Saturday night. Trevino is available off the bench on Sunday, which suggests it's not a very serious injury. The 29-year-old backstop could be […]

Gleyber Torres Dealing With Stomach Issue

Updating a previous report, New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres (stomach) is "a little under the weather," according to manager Aaron Boone. However, it's not believed to be a COVID situation. Torres was scratched from the team's starting lineup against Chicago Cubs right-hander Keegan Thompson, but there's a good chance that he'll be back in […]

Luke Weaver To Provide Bulk Relief Innings Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Luke Weaver (elbow) was activated from the 60-day injured list on Sunday and is expected to provide bulk innings in relief against the Philadelphia Phillies behind starter Kyle Nelson. Weaver has been out since early April with an elbow strain, and he said he made adjustments to his delivery and was thrilled […]

Alek Thomas Will Continue To See Regular At-Bats

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Alek Thomas, one of the team's most well-regarded prospects, will continue to see regular at-bats, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Meanwhile, Daulton Varsho will play the outfield while getting only occasional starts behind the plate now that Carson Kelly is back from the injured list. Through 30 games entering Saturday, Thomas […]

Seiya Suzuki Shut Down For Five Days

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (finger) will be shut down from batting practice and some other baseball activities for at least five days to get the swelling all the way out of his injured finger. Suzuki's recovery from a sprained left ring finger is coming along slowly, and he hasn't played since May 26. There's […]

Yankees Scratch Gleyber Torres Sunday

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres was scratched from the starting lineup on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs for undisclosed reasons. With Josh Donaldson also getting the day off, Matt Carpenter will play third base and bat fifth, while DJ LeMahieu will shift to the keystone and hit cleanup against Cubs right-hander Keegan Thompson. If […]

Jose Trevino Scratched From Lineup

New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino has been scratched from the starting lineup on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs. It remains to be seen if this is due to an injury for Trevino after he started on Saturday night. In his place, Kyle Higashioka will do the catching and will hit eighth against Cubs right-hander […]

Matt Chapman Won't Play Against Tigers

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman (wrist) is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers. Chapman also missed the game on Saturday with a wrist issue that has been bothering him of late. With Chapman out again, Santiago Espinal will get the start at third base and will hit sixth […]

Josh Donaldson Sitting Out Sunday

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs. In his absence, DJ LeMahieu will start at the hot corner and bat leadoff against Cubs right-hander Keegan Thompson. Donaldson is hitting just .235/.335/.395 with five home runs, 18 RBI, 18 runs scored and one stolen […]

Travis Toivonen, Austin Allen Stand Out

New York Giants wide receiver Travis Toivonen was getting repetitions with both the first- and second-team offenses at mandatory minicamp with so many receivers out due to injuries, and he took advantage of his opportunities. He has good size at 6-foot-4 and feels like a likely candidate to become a training camp favorite next month. […]

Blake Martinez Expected To Be Limited To Start Camp

New York Giants linebacker Blake Martinez (knee) is still working his way back from surgery on his ACL, and he's expected to be limited for the start of training camp at the end of July. Rookie outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (undisclosed) was limited in mandatory minicamp out of an abundance of caution, but he should […]

Kenyan Drake On Track For Training Camp

Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (ankle) appears to be on track to get back on the field at some point during training camp, which starts in late July. Drake's season was ended last year after 12 games when he broke his right ankle. In those 12 games, he had 63 carries for 254 […]