Jordan Hicks Scratched Thursday, Steven Matz Starting

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jordan Hicks has been scratched from his scheduled start on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles for undisclosed reasons, and left-hander Steven Matz is now listed as the starter. We'll update you as soon as we know the reason as to why Hicks was scratched from his start, so stay tuned. […]

Rocco Baldelli Cleared From COVID Protocols

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli has been cleared from the league's COVID-19 protocols and will be back in the dugout for both games against the Houston Astros on Thursday. The Astros and Twins will finish Wednesday's suspended contest before playing another game. The suspended contest from Wednesday will resume in the fourth inning. Baldelli tested […]

Bryan Baker To Serve As Opener Thursday

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Bryan Baker will serve as the opener on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Baker, who has a 5.40 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in 11 relief appearances so far this year, hasn't recorded more than five outs in any of his outings out of the bullpen, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect him […]

Cardinals Activate Edmundo Sosa From COVID Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals activated shortstop Edmundo Sosa from the COVID-19 injured list on Thursday and optioned infielder Kramer Robertson to Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. Sosa has been in quarantine for a week after testing positive for the virus, but he could see the majority of playing time at shortstop in St. Louis […]

Max Scherzer To Start Series Opener Against Mariners Friday

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer will pitch the series opener against the Seattle Mariners on Friday, followed by Chris Bassitt on Saturday. Scherzer was handed his first loss of the season last Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies, when he gave up three runs on 10 hits while striking out seven and walking none […]

Eduardo Escobar Not Playing Thursday

New York Mets third baseman Eduardo Escobar is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Washington Nationals. Escobar could use a day of rest, as he has just one extra-base hit and is batting .205 in his first nine games in the month of May to drop his season slash line to .216/.326/.342 […]

C.J. Abrams Blasts Two Homers In First Triple-A Game

San Diego Padres shortstop C.J. Abrams hit two home runs in his first game with Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday. Abrams had never played above Double-A before making the Opening Day big-league roster this year with Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) hurt. The 21-year-old certainly looked overmatched at the plate in his first 20 major league […]

James McCann Out With Sore Wrist

New York Mets catcher James McCann (wrist) is dealing with a sore left wrist, which is why he's not in the lineup on Thursday against the Washington Nationals. According to manager Buck Showalter, McCann's injury is "manageable," and he should be back in the lineup on Friday. It's the second straight day that the 31-year-old […]

Eloy Jimenez Ahead Of Schedule?

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) said that he's coming along quicker than expected in his recovery from right hamstring surgery. Jimenez went under the knife in late April and was expected to miss six to eight weeks. There are still plenty of hurdles for the 25-year-old to clear before he's ready to return […]

Vikings Agree To Four-Year Deal With Lewis Cine

The Minnesota Vikings and first-round safety Lewis Cine agreed to a four-year, fully guaranteed $11.494 million deal on Wednesday, according to his agency. Cine was the final pick of the first round of this year's draft at 32nd overall. The Georgia product could have injury concerns at the next level because of his slight frame […]

Patriots Claim Matt Sokol Off Waivers

The New England Patriots claimed tight end Matt Sokol off waivers from the Detroit Lions on Wednesday. Sokol signed a reserve/futures contract with Detroit in January after spending last season on the practice squads of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Los Angeles Chargers. The 26-year-old from Michigan State has played in only two NFL games (back […]

Joey Wendle Leaves Game Early Wednesday

Miami Marlins third baseman Joey Wendle (hamstring) left the game early on Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks with right hamstring tightness. Wendle left the game in the third inning, but he did some damage before departing by going 2-for-2 with a two-run home run, just his second round-tripper of the year in 25 games. Infielder […]

Jaguars Waive Matthew Wright

The Jacksonville Jaguars waived kicker Matthew Wright on Wednesday. It's a bit of a surprise, as Wright served as the starting kicker last year for Jacksonville, going 21-for-24 on his field-goal attempts and 13-for-15 on extra points in 14 games. The Jaguars have kickers Ryan Santoso and Andrew Mevis currently on their roster. Wright replaced […]

KJ Hamler Wants To Play Special Role For Russell Wilson

Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler wants to play the "Tyler Lockett role" for new quarterback Russell Wilson this year. Hamler played in only three games before tearing his left ACL last year, but he's ahead of schedule in his recovery and has already been running routes and catches passes from Wilson. The second-rounder in […]

Tua Tagovailoa's Arm Strength Won't Limit Offense

Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Frank Smith said the offense will not be limited in anything vertical under quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Smith is optimistic about what he has seen in Tagovailoa's arm. The 24-year-old's left arm isn't the strongest in the league by any stretch, but the important thing is that he's surrounded by plenty of […]

Mike Trout, Taylor Ward Out Against Rays

Los Angeles Angels outfielders Mike Trout and Taylor Ward (hamstring) are not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Trout is just receiving a normal day of rest, while Ward will sit out his third straight game due to a sore hamstring. With an off day coming for the Halos on […]

Nathan Peterman Signs With Bears

Free-agent quarterback Nathan Peterman signed an undisclosed one-year deal with the Chicago Bears on Wednesday, according to a source. Peterman, who started the 2018 as the starter ahead of Josh Allen in Buffalo, spent the last few years as QB depth for the Las Vegas Raiders. The 28-year-old played on just 15 offensive snaps in […]

Wander Franco At DH On Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is serving as the designated hitter and is batting second on Wednesday against Los Angeles Angels right-hander Shohei Ohtani. Franco left the game early on Tuesday night in a blowout, and although it appeared that he might have tweaked something in his lower body, the Rays said it was […]

Zack Wheeler To Start Against Dodgers On Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler will return from the COVID-19 injured list and start on the road against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday. Wheeler went on the COVID list over the weekend, and he'll be on more than a week of rest after contracting the virus. The 31-year-old right-hander went a season-high 7 […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Not In Wednesday's Lineup

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox. Acuna was favoring his surgically repaired leg on Tuesday, but we hope this is just a normal day of rest for the 24-year-old superstar. It's something to keep an eye on. With Acuna resting, Travis Demeritte […]

Evan Longoria To Make Season Debut Wednesday

The San Francisco Giants plan to activate third baseman Evan Longoria (finger) from the injured list and return him to their starting lineup for his season debut on Wednesday against Colorado Rockies right-hander Chad Kuhl. Longoria needed surgery on his finger in late March, but he's finally ready to make his season debut. The 36-year-old […]

Guardians-White Sox Postponed Wednesday

The game between the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox on Wednesday has been postponed due to multiple positive COVID-19 tests in Cleveland's clubhouse. It was reported earlier that Guardians manager Terry Francona tested positive for the virus and wouldn't be available to manage on Wednesday, but it remains to be seen which other players/coaches […]

Seiya Suzuki Out Of Lineup Again Wednesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (ankle) remains out of the starting lineup again on Wednesday against the San Diego Padres. Suzuki was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to right ankle soreness, but he did enter the game later as a pinch-hitter. With the 27-year-old out again on Wednesday, Rafael Ortega will start in right field […]

Terry Francona Tests Positive For COVID-19

Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not manage the game against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. Bench coach DeMarlo Hale will fill in as the team's interim manager until Francona can clear the league's COVID protocols. It's unclear if the skipper is experiencing symptoms of the virus. Francona […]

Tyler O'Neill Loses Arbitration Case Against Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill lost his salary arbitration case against the team on Wednesday. O'Neill will make $3.4 million this year instead of the $4.15 million he requested. Perhaps his arbitration case has been weighing heavily on him early this season, as O'Neill is hitting just .198/.267/.317 with two home runs, 19 RBI, […]

Austin Riley Loses Arbitration Case

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley lost his salary arbitration case against the team on Wednesday. Riley will make $3.95 million this year instead of the $4.2 million he requested. The 25-year-old right-handed slugger is hitting only .237 (27-for-114), but he has given his fantasy managers a very respectable seven home runs, 14 RBI, 16 […]

Jake Marisnick Needs Surgery On His Thumb

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jake Marisnick (thumb) will need surgery after sustaining a UCL injury in his left thumb, according to trainer Todd Tomczyk. There is no timeline for Marisnick's return, but it's likely to be a repair and not a reconstruction of the UCL, which means he should be able to return in weeks instead […]

Salvador Perez Dealing With Leg Soreness

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (leg) was moved from catcher to designated hitter on Tuesday against the Texas Rangers after dealing with right leg discomfort that first popped up when he caught the first game of a doubleheader on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles. Perez said he's feeling good, but he's constantly dealing with […]

Yoan Moncada Not Playing Against Guardians

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians. Moncada recently returned from an oblique injury that landed him on the injured list, and he's gone 2-for-8 with a walk and a run scored in his two games since returning. Josh Harrison will get the […]

DeMarcus Walker Visits With Colts

Veteran free-agent defensive lineman DeMarcus Walker visited with the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday and will visit with the Tennessee Titans on Wednesday, according to a league source. Walker had the best season of his career last year with the Houston Texans, compiling 31 tackles (21 solo), four tackles for loss, seven QB hits, two sacks […]