Pirates Call Up Cal Mitchell

The Pittsburgh Pirates called up outfield prospect Cal Mitchell from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, according to a source. Mitchell, the team's No. 25 prospect per MLB Pipeline, was hitting .307/.362/.500 with an .862 OPS, five home runs, nine doubles, 26 RBI, 16 runs scored and six stolen bases in 138 plate appearances over 34 games […]

Carson Kelly Doing Baseball Activities

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly (oblique) has been doing all catching activities and is also hitting off a tee, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Kelly was placed on the injured list on May 8 after testing showed he had a Grade 1 left oblique strain. He felt something in his left oblique area during batting […]

Keynan Middleton To Throw Bullpen This Week

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Keynan Middleton (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on May 27. Middleton went on the injured list on May 17 when he was feeling "a little bit of discomfort," according to manager Torey Lovullo. The skipper called it "the wear and tear of going out and executing at the […]

Josh Rojas Improving

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Josh Rojas (hand) was out of the lineup for the second straight day on Monday against the Kansas City Royals after he left Saturday's game with a left hand contusion that he sustained on a hit by pitch. However, manager Torey Lovullo said Rojas is "progressing very well." "Swelling has gone […]

Zach Davies Injures Leg Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zach Davies (leg) left his outing on Monday against the Kansas City Royals with a right lower leg contusion. Third baseman Drew Ellis also left the contest early with right side discomfort. Davis took a line drive off his leg and limped off with trainers. Before he left the game, the […]

Reds Activate Nick Senzel From COVID List

The Cincinnati Reds activated outfielder Nick Senzel from the COVID-19 injured list on Monday and optioned outfielder TJ Friedl to Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Senzel has missed almost three weeks after testing positive for the virus, but he's back in center field and in the leadoff spot on Monday against Chicago Cubs left-hander […]

Dylan Carlson Diagnosed With Hamstring Tear

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson's (hamstring) MRI exam showed a Grade 1/2 left hamstring strain, which is a tear. There is no current timetable for his return after the Cardinals placed him on the injured list on Monday. The 23-year-old was ice-cold to begin the season, but he was slashing .314/.351/.486 in his first […]

Baker Mayfield Won't Attend OTAs

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) won't attend voluntary organized team activities on Tuesday, as expected. Mayfield, who had offseason left shoulder surgery, will continue to stay away from the team as they attempt to trade him after acquiring Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans. Even if Cleveland hadn't acquired Watson, Mayfield likely would've been […]

Kyler Murray Expected To Be At Mandatory Minicamp

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said he expects quarterback Kyler Murray to be at mandatory minicamp in mid-June. Murray is not attending voluntary organized team activities this week while still seeking a long-term contract extension from Arizona. The 24-year-old isn't happy with his situation in the desert, but the Cardinals continue to say that […]

Alex Reyes Needs Surgery

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Alex Reyes (shoulder) needs surgery to fix a damaged labrum in his right shoulder, according to sources. Reyes experienced renewed soreness in his shoulder when throwing last week and was shut down indefinitely. The 27-year-old started the regular season on the 60-day injured list, and it now looks like he'll miss […]

Aroldis Chapman Might Land On Injured List

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman's (Achilles) MRI exam on Sunday night came back clean, and the team is treating the injury as tendonitis. The Yankees will assess all of their options on Monday and might make a decision on whether to put Chapman on the injured list later on Monday, according to manager Aaron […]

Connor Overton Out 6-8 Weeks With Back Injury

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Connor Overton (shoulder) will be out for six to eight weeks after an MRI exam revealed a stress reaction in his lower back. Overton had been pitching through the injury and had allowed only five earned runs on 15 hits while walking seven and striking out 10 in his four starts for […]

Josh Donaldson Suspended For One Game

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson has received a one-game suspension and a fine from Major League Baseball for his comments made to Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson on Saturday. Donaldson is appealing the suspension after being placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Monday. The 36-year-old hasn't yet tested for the virus, […]

Yadier Molina Goes On Bereavement List

The St. Louis Cardinals placed catcher Yadier Molina on the bereavement list on Monday and recalled catcher Ivan Herrera from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. With Molina out for at least the next three days, Andrew Knizner will operate as the Cardinals primary backstop. Molina is slashing .239/.239/.337 with only two home runs, eight […]

Josh Donaldson Goes On COVID Injured List

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson is going on the COVID-19 injured list on Monday, according to manager Aaron Boone. Donaldson hasn't been tested for the virus, but Boone said that he's away from the team after reporting symptoms. It remains to be seen how long the 36-year-old will be out, but he'll obviously […]

Nelson Cruz Returns Against Dodgers

Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz (ankle) is back as the designated hitter and is batting cleanup on Monday against Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Tyler Anderson. Cruz left the game early on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers with a sprained ankle, but the Nationals knew then the injury wasn't very serious. The 41-year-old veteran slugger […]

Willson Contreras Still Out Monday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds. Contreras strained his right hamstring on Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks and is currently considered day-to-day. Yan Gomes is doing the catching and is batting fifth on Monday against Reds right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez. Contreras is a must-start […]

Dylan Carlson, Steven Matz Land On Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals placed outfielder Dylan Carlson (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain and starting pitcher Steven Matz (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a left shoulder impingement. Left-hander Matthew Liberatore, right-hander Junior Fernandez and outfielder Lars Nootbaar have been recalled from Triple-A Memphis, while reliever […]

Nick Foles Agrees With Colts Monday

The Indianapolis Colts and veteran quarterback Nick Foles agreed to terms on an undisclosed two-year deal on Monday, according to a source. Foles and head coach Frank Reich will reunite after working together with the Philadelphia Eagles, and Foles will now serve as Matt Ryan's backup in 2022. The 33-year-old former Super Bowl champion made […]

Travis Etienne Jr. A Full-Go For Practices

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said that running back Travis Etienne (foot) is a full-go for all practice activities as the team starts their offseason program. Etienne missed all of his rookie season last year after suffering a Lisfranc injury in training camp. The first-rounder's stock is on the rise heading into the 2022 […]

Elijah Mitchell Atop A Crowded 49ers Backfield

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell set a franchise record for most rushing yards by a rookie (963) last year while adding five rushing touchdowns in only 11 regular season games. The team still views Mitchell as their top option in the running game, but he's bulking up this offseason in order to try […]

Deebo Samuel Won't Attend OTAs

San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Deebo Samuel won't be in attendance for the start of organized team activities on Monday, according to a source. Samuel's situation remains unsettled, so his decision not to show up this week shouldn't come as a big surprise. The 26-year-old All-Pro wideout asked for a trade this offseason, but […]

Kyler Murray Won't Be At OTAs This Week

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray will not attend the team's organized team activities this week, as expected. For now, Murray's contract situation remains quiet. The 24-year-old and the Cardinals still have a lot to work out before a long-term contract extension is agreed upon, but the Cardinals remain adamant that Murray is their QB of […]

Tyler Mahle, Brandon Drury Back From Restricted List

The Cincinnati Reds reinstated right-handers Tyler Mahle and Joel Kuhnel, infielder Brandon Drury and outfielder Albert Almora Jr. from the restricted list on Monday and optioned right-hander Graham Ashcraft, infielder Taylor Motter and outfielder Aristides Aquino to Triple-A Louisville in corresponding moves. Catcher Sandy Leon also returned to Louisville from the taxi squad. Mahle, Kuhnel, […]

Browns Offense Could Be Changing With Deshaun Watson

With Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson now in town, head coach Kevin Stefanski figures to spread the offense out with more three-receiver sets while implementing run-pass options. When Stefanski first got the head-coaching job in Cleveland, the staples of the offense were play-action passing off a running game powered by zone blocking. Stefanski won't completely […]

George Kittle: Toss-Up Between Trey Lance, Jimmy Garoppolo

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle said it's a toss-up for him when it comes to who he prefers as the starting quarterback in 2022 between second-year signal-caller Trey Lance and veteran Jimmy Garoppolo. "That's the million-dollar question, isn't it?" Kittle said. "That's one reason I'm glad I'm not the head coach of the […]

Chase Winovich Puts On Weight

Cleveland Browns linebacker Chase Winovich, who was acquired from the New England Patriots this offseason, gained 10 to 15 pounds this offseason as he transitions to defensive end on a four-man defensive front. "It's the heaviest I've weighed in probably three years, the strongest I've probably ever been," Winovich said, "so I have a lot […]

Tyler Kroft Reaches Agreement With 49ers

Former New York Jets and Buffalo Bills tight end Tyler Kroft reached an agreement on an undisclosed one-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, according to his agent, Mike McCartney. Kroft will serve as tight end depth behind George Kittle alongside Charlie Woerner and Ross Dwelley. He spent last year with the Jets, […]

Ravens Sign Brent Urban

The Baltimore Ravens officially signed veteran defensive lineman Brent Urban to an undisclosed deal on Monday. Urban played in only six games for the Dallas Cowboys last year after undergoing surgery to fix a torn triceps. In his six games played, he had only three tackles and a pass defensed. The 31-year-old was originally a […]

Lamar Jackson Working Out On His Own

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has chosen to stay away from the team's offseason workout program, and the Ravens have expressed enthusiasm about the work he's done this offseason in training with quarterback mechanic expert Adam Dedeaux. Baltimore has yet to publicly express concern that Jackson, who is currently set to play under the fifth-year […]