Corbin Burnes Tracking Toward Returning On Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Corbin Burnes (shoulder) said he's still tracking toward a return to the starting rotation on Saturday against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers. Burnes needs to check one last box with a successful bullpen session on Wednesday. The 30-year-old veteran said he had a cortisone injection last Friday to help him with right-shoulder […]

Tarik Skubal's Next Start Pushed Back To Friday

MLive's Evan Woodbery reports that Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal's next start has been pushed back to Friday's series opener against the Texas Rangers after the team's game on Tuesday at Coors Field against the Colorado Rockies was postponed due to inclement weather. Rookie right-hander Jackson Jobe will now pitch on Wednesday, with Casey Mize […]

Daulton Varsho Returns Against Angels

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (back) is back in center field and is hitting sixth in the batting order for Tuesday's contest on the road in Anaheim against the Los Angeles Angels and left-hander Tyler Anderson. Varsho will return to action after missing the last two games due to back tightness that caused him […]

Luis Robert Jr. Not In Tuesday's Lineup

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. will get a breather on Tuesday against the division-rival Kansas City Royals. With Robert on the bench, Michael Taylor will patrol center field and bat in the nine-hole against Royals right-hander Seth Lugo. Robert will take a much-needed day off after starting each of the team's last 16 […]

Ivan Herrera Could Rejoin Team This Weekend

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera (knee) is scheduled to catch seven innings in a minor-league rehab game for Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday night, according to manager Oliver Marmol. Herrera is close to rejoining the Cardinals, and if his game at Memphis goes well on Tuesday, he could rejoin the team on their upcoming road […]

Tommy Edman Likely To Return Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman (ankle) is unlikely to come off the injured list during this weekend's series in Arizona against the division-rival Diamondbacks, according to manager Dave Roberts. Edman will do some running on Tuesday, and Roberts said his ankle hasn't responded as fast as the team initially anticipated. It's more likely that […]

Joey Bart, Tommy Pham Starting On The Bench

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Joey Bart and outfielder Tommy Pham will start Tuesday's game against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals on the bench at Busch Stadium. Henry Davis is catching and hitting ninth, while Alexander Canario will start in left field and bat fifth against Cardinals left-hander Matthew Liberatore. Although Bart has just one long ball […]

Romy Gonzalez Resting On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox infielder Romy Gonzalez will take a seat on Tuesday against the visiting Texas Rangers at Fenway Park. Abraham Toro is getting the start at first base and will hit seventh against Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi. It appears to just be a normal breather for Gonzalez, who has become Boston's primary option at […]

James Outman Making Season Debut Against Marlins

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder James Outman was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday and is making his 2025 MLB debut on Tuesday against the hosting Miami Marlins, starting in center field and batting eighth against Marlins right-hander Cal Quantrill. The 27-year-old is taking the roster spot of Teoscar Hernandez (groin), who landed on the […]

Mookie Betts Resting On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is not in the team's starting lineup for Tuesday's contest in Miami against the hosting Marlins. Veteran Miguel Rojas will start at short and bat seventh against Marlins right-hander Cal Quantrill. This will be Betts' first game on the bench since March 29 after he was still building up […]

Teoscar Hernandez Has Grade 1 Adductor Strain

Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (groin) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a Grade 1 left-adductor strain, according to manager Dave Roberts. The Dodgers initially called Hernandez's injury hamstring tightness when he was pulled from Monday's series opener against the Miami Marlins. It remains to be […]

Evan Carter Officially Recalled And Starting On Tuesday

The Texas Rangers officially recalled outfielder Evan Carter from Triple-A Round Rock, and he's starting in center field and batting seventh on Tuesday against Boston Red Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito at Fenway Park. Although Carter hit just .188 (27-for-144), dealt with injuries and played in only 45 games for the Rangers last year, he's worth […]

Nolan Gorman Starting On The Bench Against Bucs

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Nolan Gorman is starting on the bench for Tuesday's contest against the division-rival Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium. This could be more of a regular occurrence against right-handed pitchers for Gorman, who has struggled mightily to a .175/.286/.302 slash line in his first 63 at-bats of 2025. The 24-year-old former […]

Masyn Winn Back In Tuesday's Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (ankle) is back at shortstop and is hitting second on Tuesday at Busch Stadium against the division-rival Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Paul Skenes. The Cardinals held Winn out of the series-opening win over the Pirates on Monday after he suffered a mild left-ankle sprain in the second game of […]

Paul Goldschmidt Sitting Against Padres

New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is not in the starting lineup for Game 2 of the series against the visiting San Diego Padres in the Bronx on Tuesday. Ben Rice will start at first base and bat out of the two-hole against Padres right-hander Michael King. Goldy will be taking a regular day […]

Trevor Larnach Starting In Right Field On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach will start in right field and bat eighth for Tuesday's series opener against the visiting Baltimore Orioles and left-hander Cade Povich at Target Field. Larnach was initially slated to be on the bench, he draws into the lineup after Harrison Bader was scratched. The 28-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder is best faded […]

Royce Lewis Hitting Fifth In Season Debut

Minnesota Twin third baseman Royce Lewis (hamstring) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting fifth for the Twins in his 2025 debut on Tuesday against the visiting Baltimore Orioles and left-hander Cade Povich. Lewis strained his left hamstring in spring training and missed the start of the regular season, but he was activated […]

Jhonkensy Noel On The Bench For First Game Of Doubleheader

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Jhonkensy Noel will retreat to the bench for Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the hosting Washington Nationals. The left-handed-hitting Nolan Jones will start in right field and bat eighth against Nationals right-hander Jake Irvin. This will be Noel's second straight game on the bench after he's gone 4-for-31 with two home […]

Josh Bell Sitting In Game 1 Of Doubleheader On Tuesday

Washington Nationals first baseman/designated hitter Josh Bell (groin) will not start in Game 1 of the team's doubleheader on Tuesday against the visiting Cleveland Guardians. Bell will miss another game after injuring his groin last Friday. It's unclear if he'll be ready to return for Game 2 on Tuesday against Guardians right-hander Ben Lively. Outfielder […]

Braden Fiske In "Really Good Spot" In His Recovery

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Braden Fiske (knee) required a minor procedure this offseason for a knee injury that he suffered in the Divisional Round playoff loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, but there are no concerns about his availability for the 2025 season. Fiske said he's in a "really good spot" mentally and looks just […]

Chiefs Release Robert Rochell

The Kansas City Chiefs released cornerback Robert Rochell on Monday to free up a roster spot that could be used on a tryout player during rookie minicamp or a veteran free agent. The Chiefs also recently inked 16 undrafted rookie free agents in addition to their 2025 draft class. The 27-year-old Rochell ends up being […]

Tommy Mellott Expected To Play Multiple Positions

The Las Vegas Raiders selected Montana State quarterback Tommy Mellott in the sixth round of this year's NFL draft, but he's expected to play multiple positions in his rookie year, including wide receiver and running back. "Tommy Mellott is Julian Edelman," one general manager said. The Las Vegas Review-Journal's Vincent Bonsignore writes that the Raiders […]

Diontae Johnson's Deal Doesn't Have Any Guaranteed Money

Wide receiver Diontae Johnson's one-year deal with the Cleveland Browns is for the veteran's minimum of $1.17 million and doesn't include any guaranteed money, according to ESPN's Field Yates. It's essentially a zero-risk deal for the Browns, while Johnson will be hoping to re-establish his value at just 28 years old. The former third-round pick […]

Jaxson Dart Has Plenty Of Developing To Do

The New York Giants eventually expect rookie first-round quarterback Jaxson Dart to be their starting QB and the face of their franchise, but they won't put any pressure on him to be their QB1 before they feel he is ready for the job. Until then, the coaching staff will try to do everything they can […]

Dodgers Call Up J.P. Feyereisen

The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled right-hander J.P. Feyereisen from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday and designated right-hander Yoendrys Gomez for assignment in a corresponding move, according to The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya. Feyereisen will give the Dodgers a fresh bullpen arm for the time being in the big leagues. The 32-year-old veteran began the year with […]

Paul Sewald To Be Checked At Two-Week Intervals

Cleveland Guardians right-handed reliever Paul Sewald (shoulder) suffered an isolated high-grade posterior deltoid strain in his right shoulder on April 28 and landed on the 10-day injured list on April 22 (retroactive to April 20). Sewald will be rechecked at two-week intervals to determine his progress and his readiness to start a return-to-throw program. The […]

Lane Thomas Resumes Swinging

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas (wrist) has started a swing progression and is trending toward beginning game activity (hitting, running and fielding) "soon," manager Stephen Vogt said on Monday. Thomas was hit by a pitch on April 8 and suffered a right-wrist bone bruise, which landed him on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April […]

Hunter Bigge Placed On Injured List With Lat Strain

The Tampa Bay Rays placed right-handed reliever Hunter Bigge (lat) on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with a right-lat strain and recalled right-hander Cole Sulser up from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move, according to the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin. Bigge will now be away from the team for at least a few […]

Josh Lowe Starting Rehab Assignment

The Tampa Bay Rays sent outfielder Josh Lowe (back, oblique) out on a minor-league rehab assignment to the rookie-level Florida Complex League on Tuesday. Lowe strained his right oblique on Opening Day in late March and had his rehab stalled a bit recently due to a bout with back spasms. The 27-year-old left-handed hitter is […]

Gunnar Hoglund To Make Second Start On Wednesday

Athletics rookie right-hander Gunnar Hoglund will make his second major-league start on Wednesday in Sacramento against the division-rival Seattle Mariners. Hoglund, the team's No. 14 prospect per MLB Pipeline, made a strong impression in his major-league debut last Friday against the Miami Marlins, picking up his first career win by giving up just one earned […]