Stephen Strasburg, Joe Ross Not Facing Hitters

Washington Nationals starting pitchers Stephen Strasburg (neck, shoulder) and Joe Ross (elbow) are not yet facing hitters, according to manager Dave Martinez. Ross is nearing a bullpen session, though. Strasburg made only five starts last season before undergoing surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome. The 33-year-old will surely need a lengthy rehab assignment before returning, so […]

Phillies Acquire Dustin Peterson From Brewers

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired outfielder Dustin Peterson from the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations. Peterson has been assigned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The 27-year-old will give the Phillies a little more outfield depth with Odubel Herrera (oblique) and Mickey Moniak (hand) currently on the shelf. Peterson last played in the major […]

Andrelton Simmons Getting Closer To Rehab Assignment

Chicago Cubs shortstop Andrelton Simmons (shoulder) is scheduled to face live pitching on Tuesday in Arizona, and he's likely to go on a minor league rehab assignment soon. Simmons remains on a throwing program and has reported feeling around "85-90 percent" with his arm, according to manager David Ross. "I get video of him pretty […]

Alec Mills To Face Live Hitters Tuesday

Chicago Cubs right-hander Alec Mills (back) is scheduled to face hitters in live batting practice on Tuesday in Arizona. Mills' April 16 mound workout "went well," according to manager David Ross. He could go on a minor league rehab assignment in the near future. In the meantime, righty Mark Leiter Jr. should get another look […]

Wade Miley To Throw Another Bullpen Tuesday

Chicago Cubs left-hander Wade Miley (elbow) plans to test "everything" in his next bullpen session at Wrigley Field on Tuesday. Miley threw fastballs and cutters in a 15-pitch mound workout on April 16 and has been throwing his other pitches on flat ground. The veteran southpaw had a left elbow injury flare-up in spring training […]

Matt Wisler To Serve As Opener Versus Cubs

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Matt Wisler will serve as the opener on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs on the road. Josh Fleming is expected to enter the game after Wisler and serve as the bulk pitcher in this one. Wisler has already made five relief appearances for the Rays this year, allowing one earned run […]

Tyler Gilbert To Make Spot Start In Game 2

Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Tyler Gilbert will make a spot start in Game 2 of a doubleheader on Tuesday against the Washington Nationals. Veteran southpaw Madison Bumgarner is going in Game 1. In his MLB debut last year, Gilbert threw a no-hitter against the San Diego Padres. He had a nice 3.15 ERA and 1.02 WHIP […]

Seth Beer Hitting Cleanup In Game 1 Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Seth Beer is hitting cleanup against Washington Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Tuesday. Beer has mostly been serving as the team's designated hitter this year, but he'll get the start at first base in this one. The 25-year-old left-handed slugger is one of a few […]

Rays Expect Wander Franco To Play Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said he expects shortstop Wander Franco (quadriceps) to be in the lineup on Tuesday, but he will check with the young shortstop in the morning. Cash said that Franco was getting ready to pinch hit in the ninth inning on Monday. The 21-year-old was scratched from Monday's game against […]

Colin Kaepernick Willing To Be A Backup

Free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick is willing to be a backup quarterback if that's what it takes for him to get back into the NFL. "I know I have to find my way back in," Kaepernick said in an interview with the "I Am Athlete" podcast. "So, yeah, if I have to come in as a […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Returns To Light Baseball Activities

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) took an important step in his recovery from a fractured left wrist on Monday when he made throws across the diamond for about 30 minutes prior to the game against the Cincinnati Reds. Tatis had surgery on March 16 to fix a fractured scaphoid bone in his […]

Luke Farrell Joins The Cubs

Free-agent right-hander Luke Farrell signed a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Farrell pitched with the Cubs in 2018, posting a 5.17 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 39 strikeouts in 31 1/3 innings over 20 appearances (two starts). He spent the 2021 season with the Minnesota Twins, where he had a 4.74 ERA, […]

Ross Detwiler Signs Minors Deal With Reds

Free-agent left-hander Ross Detwiler signed a minor league deal with the Cincinnati Reds on Monday. Detwiler might need to build up more after not being with a team during spring training, but he could eventually settle at Triple-A Louisville. The 36-year-old veteran will provide the Reds with bullpen depth in the minors or in Cincinnati, […]

David Fletcher Progressing Nicely

Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher (hip) has a good prognosis, and head athletic trainer Mike Frostad said that he could be ready shortly after the Angels return home on Friday. Fletcher might need to go on a rehab assignment, but even if he does, he could be back at some point next week, at […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. To Start Rehab Assignment This Weekend

San Francisco Giants outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. (knee) will start his rehab assignment this weekend. Wade opened the regular season on the injured list and has been dealing with knee inflammation since late March. It's unknown how long of a rehab assignment he'll need, but the 28-year-old could be an option for the Giants outfield […]

Ryan Pressly Expected Back Soon

Houston Astros general manager James Click said that closer Ryan Pressly (knee) is feeling "great" after having his knee drained, and he expects to be back "very soon." Pressly, who remains on the injured list, is hoping that his knee injury is what caused his velocity to dip to begin the season. His long-term prognosis […]

Braves Targeting May 6 Return For Ronald Acuna Jr.

The Atlanta Braves are tentatively targeting a return for outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) on May 6 against the Milwaukee Brewers. He'll start a rehab assignment on Tuesday night with Triple-A Gwinnett. Tuesday's game for Acuna will be two days shy of nine months since he tore his ACL last season. "We're winding down to […]

Tony Watson Announces Retirement

Left-handed pitcher Tony Watson said on Monday that he's retiring after 11 major league seasons. Watson is the league's career leader in holds with 246. He was an All-Star in 2014 with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Watson had a 2.90 career ERA in 689 relief appearances for the Pirates, San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers and […]

Giants-Mets Postponed Monday

The game between the San Francisco Giants and New York Mets on Monday has been postponed due to inclement weather. The contest will be made up as a straight doubleheader on Tuesday, beginning at 3:10 pm ET. Right-hander Alex Cobb was set to start for the Giants on Monday, with right-hander Tylor Megill going for […]

Taijuan Walker To Make Rehab Start Wednesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (shoulder) will make a rehab start at extended spring training at Port St. Lucie, Florida, on Wednesday. If all goes well, Walker should be set to rejoin the starting rotation after that, and he would line up for the series at the St. Louis Cardinals next week. Walker […]

Yordan Alvarez Back In Lineup Against Angels

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is back in the lineup on Monday after missing a few days while in the league's COVID-19 protocols. Alvarez will serve as the DH and hit cleanup against Angels right-hander Michael Lorenzen. The 24-year-old left-handed slugger has only played in four games this year and is 2-for-14 with a […]

Mike Trout Out Of The Lineup Monday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (hand) is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Houston Astros. Trout left the game early on Sunday against the Texas Rangers after getting hit by a pitch in his hand, but X-rays came back negative and he's considered day-to-day for now. Brandon Marsh is starting in […]

Jelani Woods Visiting With Giants

Virginia tight end Jelani Woods, who tested off the charts at 6-foot-7, 275 pounds, is taking a top-30 visit with the New York Giants on Monday before visiting with the Atlanta Falcons on Wednesday, according to a source. Woods has met with 20 NFL teams since the combine, including the Indianapolis Colts and Buffalo Bills […]

Treylon Burks Visiting With Bears, Cardinals

Arkansas wide receiver Treylon Burks will visit with the Chicago Bears and Arizona Cardinals early this week. The Bears have one of the thinnest receiving corps in the entire league, so it's not a surprise to see them interested in one of the top receivers in this year's class. The New York Jets are another […]

Saints Re-Sign Dwayne Washington

The New Orleans Saints re-signed running back Dwayne Washington to an undisclosed one-year deal on Monday, bringing him back for a fifth season. In 14 games (no starts) for the Saints last year, Washington had only four carries for 16 yards while catching both of his targets for 12 yards receiving. He has 47 rushing […]

Browns Sign Denzel Ward To Five-Year Extension

The Cleveland Browns signed Pro Bowl cornerback Denzel Ward to a five-year, $100.5 million contract extension on Monday that includes $71.25 million guaranteed, according to a source. At age 24, Ward becomes the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. Ward was the fourth overall pick by the Browns in 2018, and he has been named to […]

Aidan Hutchinson Visiting With Lions

Michigan edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson is visiting with the Detroit Lions on Monday, according to a source. The Lions continue to do their due diligence on the top prospects in this year's draft. Hutchinson is projected to go first overall to the Jacksonville Jaguars by many draft pundits, but if he doesn't go at No. […]

Malik Willis Visiting With Lions, Steelers

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis continues his tour of NFL teams in the market for a new quarterback this week with a visit to the Detroit Lions on Tuesday and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday, according to sources. The Lions have the second overall pick in this month's draft, while the Steelers pick at No. 20. […]

Saints Could Be Targeting Kenny Pickett

If the New Orleans Saints target a quarterback in this year's draft, it could very well be Pittsburgh's Kenny Pickett, in the opinion of the New Orleans Times-Picayune's Jeff Duncan. Pickett is a favorite to be the first signal-caller off the board this year, and he checks many of the boxes that general manager Jeff […]

Evan Engram To Create Mismatches For Jaguars Offense

Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator Press Taylor envisions tight end Evan Engram creating mismatches to stress opposing defenses in 2022. The former first-round pick by the New York Giants in 2017 signed a one-year, $9 million deal with the Jaguars this offseason. "When we put Evan Engram on the field, who's going to cover him?" Taylor […]