Josh Naylor Takes A Seat For Game 1

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Josh Naylor is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins. It makes sense to give Naylor some rest in Game 1 against Twins left-hander Devin Smeltzer. The 25-year-old is hitting just .196 (10-for-51) on the year against southpaws. Naylor has been solid […]

Bryce Harper Could Return In Six Weeks

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (thumb) will require surgery to stabilize his fractured thumb, but there is optimism that he will play again this year after recovery of six weeks, give or take. Harper broke his thumb when he was hit by a pitch last Saturday against the San Diego Padres, and he was placed […]

Konnor Pilkington Called Up To Start Game 2

The Cleveland Guardians recalled rookie left-hander Konnor Pilkington up from the minors as the 27th man on Tuesday, and he will start Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins. Pilkington has made his first eight major league appearances (five starts) for the Guardians this year, allowing 11 earned runs on 27 hits while […]

Alex Kirilloff Gets Three Hits Monday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff went 3-for-3 with a hit by pitch, an RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 11-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians. Kirilloff has gone 10-for-33 (.303) with 10 RBI and four runs scored in 10 games since he was brought back to the major leagues on June 17. The 24-year-old […]

Austin Hedges On Concussion IL, Sandy Leon Acquired In Trade

The Cleveland Guardians placed catcher Austin Hedges on the seven-day concussion injured list on Tuesday and acquired catcher Sandy Leon from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for cash. Anthony Castro has also been recalled from Triple-A, and Konnor Pilkington has been called up as the 27th man for a doubleheader on Tuesday. Ian Gibaut was […]

Byron Buxton Sitting Out For Game 1

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton will take a seat for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians. The Twins just aren't taking any chances anymore with their oft-injured outfielder, and Buxton has missed some time recently due to knee tendonitis, so it's no surprise that he won't play in both games […]

Kwamie Lassiter II Earns First-Team Reps

Cincinnati Bengals undrafted rookie wide receiver Kwamie Lassiter II had an impressive offseason and even earned some first-team repetitions on offense during offseason workouts. If he can work his way into the special-teams rotation, he could have a shot at making the final 53-man roster out of training camp. In his final season at Kansas […]

Isaiah Likely Has Impressed This Offseason

Baltimore Ravens fourth-round rookie tight end Isaiah Likely has impressed this offseason with his ability to get open and his large catch radius. "Watch out for this guy," safety Tony Jefferson said. "He's going to be really good." Likely caught several touchdown passes during red-zone drills as the star of the final day of mandatory […]

Tre Nixon A Player To Watch At Training Camp

New England Patriots wide receiver Tre Nixon spent all of last season on the practice squad, but the seventh-round pick in 2021 has a close bond with second-year quarterback Mac Jones, and he's made an early case this offseason as a player to watch when training camp begins at the end of July. Nixon drove […]

Jamison Crowder Has Looked Solid

Buffalo Bills speedy wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie appears to have an early lead in the battle to take over Cole Beasley's slot receiver role in 2022, but veteran Jamison Crowder looked solid during offseason workouts in his first year with the team. Crowder dealt with injuries in his final year with the New York Jets, […]

Eric Rowe Could Serve In Relief Role

Miami Dolphins defensive back Eric Rowe has the ability to play both safety and cornerback, but he will likely play a depth role this year with Jevon Holland and Brandon Jones ascending as the starting safeties early last season. If the Dolphins chose to trade Rowe, they would save $4.55 million and incur just $525,000 […]

Lamar Jackson Bulks Up

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson confirmed that he added 12 to 15 pounds of muscle mass this offseason. He said he usually played at between 205 and 208 pounds, but he's now at 220 pounds. "I just wanted to do it. See how I look, see how I feel," Jackson said. "And I feel good." […]

Texans Sued On Behalf Of Deshaun Watson

The Houston Texans have been sued for allegedly enabling former quarterback Deshaun Watson's behavior during massage-therapy sessions. The lawsuit accuses the team of being aware of Watson's alleged behavior during massage sessions and that "individuals within the Texans organization knew or should have known of Watson's conduct." The lawsuit also states the team provided Watson […]

Anthony Rizzo Leaves After Being Hit By Pitch

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (elbow) left the game early on Monday against the Oakland Athletics after being hit by a pitch on his right elbow. It's unclear how serious Rizzo's injury is right now, but he's expected to go for X-rays. Fantasy managers need to stay tuned on a potential announcement later […]

Phil Nevin Suspended 10 Games

Los Angeles Angels interim manager Phil Nevin was suspended 10 games by Major League Baseball on Monday after Sunday's benches-clearing incident against the division-rival Seattle Mariners. In total, 12 players and coaches from both teams were suspended, with Mariners outfielder Jesse Winker getting the longest suspension for a player at seven games. Angels pitchers Ryan […]

Bryce Harper Likely To Need Surgery

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (thumb) is likely to need surgery to fix his fractured left thumb, but the good news is that he plans to be back this year. Harper's thumb was broken on a pitch by San Diego Padres lefty Blake Snell last Saturday, and the Phillies put Harper on the injured list […]

Trevor Larnach To Have Core Muscle Surgery

Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach (core) will have bilateral surgery to fix his core muscle injury, according to president of baseball operations Derek Falvey. The Twins are hoping that Larnach can return in roughly six weeks. The 25-year-old landed on the injured list on Saturday after already missing time in 2022 with a groin injury. […]

Jarren Duran, Tanner Houck Put On Restricted List

The Boston Red Sox placed outfielder Jarren Duran and relief pitcher Tanner Houck on the restricted list on Monday and recalled right-hander Connor Seabold from Triple-A Worcester and selected the contract of infielder Yolmer Sanchez from Worcester in corresponding moves. Duran and Houck remain unvaccinated for COVID-19, so they'll be unavailable for the series in […]

Gleyber Torres Receives Injection In Wrist

New York Yankees middle infielder Gleyber Torres' (ankle, wrist) ankle is doing well, but he underwent an MRI exam on his right wrist on Monday. His wrist is structurally sound, but he received a cortisone injection and is unlikely to swing a bat until Wednesday. Torres suffered a mild ankle sprain in Sunday's win over […]

Kris Bryant Activated Monday

The Colorado Rockies reinstated outfielder Kris Bryant (back) from the 10-day injured list on Monday and reinstated left-hander Ty Blach from the 15-day injured list. Bryant is back in left field and is hitting third on Monday against Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Tyler Anderson. On a four-game minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque, Bryant […]

Aroldis Chapman To Make Another Rehab Appearance

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (Achilles) will make another rehab appearance for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday before he's activated from the injured list. Chapman has two strikeouts in two scoreless innings in his two rehab outings for Double-A Somerset so far, and his return is right around the corner. Even though Clay Holmes […]

Brian Anderson Back From The Injured List

The Miami Marlins activated third baseman Brian Anderson (back) from the injured list on Monday and optioned Luke Williams to Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move. Anderson is immediately back in the starting lineup on Monday against St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Adam Wainwright, starting at third base and hitting seventh in the batting order. The […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Out Again Monday

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. is out of the starting lineup again on Monday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Chisholm will miss his second straight game after recently returning from a bout with back spasms. There's a good chance that the 24-year-old still isn't feeling quite 100%, but hopefully he'll be back in […]

Gleyber Torres Not In Lineup Monday

New York Yankees middle infielder Gleyber Torres (ankle) is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Oakland Athletics. Torres will take a seat after suffering a mild ankle sprain in Sunday's win over the Houston Astros. There's a chance that he misses Tuesday's game as well, but the Yankees are confident that his […]

Sergio Romo Joins Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays signed free-agent relief pitcher Sergio Romo to an undisclosed major league contract on Monday, according to league sources. Romo was granted his release by the Seattle Mariners last week after allowing 13 earned runs on 18 hits (six home runs allowed) while walking four and striking out 11 in 14 1/3 […]

Romeo Doubs Makes Presence Felt In Offseason Workouts

Green Bay Packers fourth-round rookie wide receiver Romeo Doubs caught more passes than anyone during portions of offseason practice open to the media. "I felt really comfortable in this system," Doubs said. "I'm just willing to do whatever it takes to get wherever there is I need to be, whether it's the best in the […]

Garrett Whitlock Plays Catch

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Whitlock (hip) played catch on Saturday, which is a step in the right direction as he works his way back from hip inflammation. "We have to be careful not to push him," manager Alex Cora said. Whitlock also threw a simulated game last Tuesday, but the Red Sox don't […]

Chris Sale Set For Next Rehab Start

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale (ribs) is scheduled for a three-inning minor league rehab start on Thursday for Double-A Portland. He'll throw a bullpen session in Boston on Monday before joining Portland. Sale allowed three hits while striking out six over 2 2/3 innings while throwing 36 pitches in the Florida Complex League on […]

Domingo German To Make Another Rehab Start Tuesday

New York Yankees right-hander Domingo German (shoulder) threw three scoreless innings and allowed one hit on 40 pitches in his first minor league rehab outing with Single-A Tampa on June 22, and his next rehab outing is scheduled for Tuesday with Double-A Somerset. The 29-year-old is slowing building up his workload, but there's a good […]

Aroldis Chapman Expected Back This Week

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (Achilles) threw a hitless inning with one strikeout in his second minor league rehab appearance for Double-A Somerset on Sunday, and the Yankees expect to activate Chapman from the injured list this week. The hard-throwing left-hander last pitched in the majors on May 22, but skipper Aaron Boone […]