Stephen Strasburg To Throw A Bullpen Monday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (shoulder, neck) will throw another bullpen session on Monday, and manager Dave Martinez said he won't make any decisions on Strasburg until then. Strasburg looked like his old self in his last minor league rehab start for Triple-A Rochester, when he allowed just one hit and struck out four […]

David Fletcher Cleared To Play Catch

Los Angeles Angels second baseman David Fletcher (hips) visited a hip specialist in Philadelphia on June 2 and was cleared to start playing catch on June 4 after he underwent surgery to fix both his right and left adductor muscles on May 10. Currently on the 60-day injured list, Fletcher is optimistic he could return […]

Anthony Rendon Showing Improvement

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (wrist) is healing as expected after he visited with a doctor. The soreness and inflammation in his right wrist is subsiding, and Rendon could start baseball activities soon, but there's no timetable for his return. Rendon was put on the injured list on May 28, and he could […]

Grayson Rodriguez Diagnosed With Grade 2 Lat Strain

Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez (lat) has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 right lat strain, according to general manager Mike Elias. It means the No. 3 overall prospect in baseball won't return to action until September. The Orioles aren't ruling anything out, but their focus will now be on getting Rodriguez ready for […]

Taylor Ward To Injured List, Jo Adell Back In Big Leagues

The Los Angeles Angels placed outfielder Taylor Ward (hamstring) on the injured list with a right hamstring strain on Sunday and recalled outfielder Jo Adell from Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move. Ward suffered the injury on Friday. It remains to be seen how long he'll need before returning to the Halos outfield. Before […]

Willie Calhoun Designated For Assignment

The Texas Rangers designated outfielder Willie Calhoun for assignment on Sunday in order to make room for outfield prospect Steele Walker on the active roster. Calhoun's time with the Rangers may finally be coming to an end soon after he expressed a desire to be traded after he was optioned to the minor leagues a […]

Rangers Call Up Steele Walker

The Texas Rangers recalled outfielder Steele Walker from the minors on Sunday and optioned Andy Ibanez in a corresponding move. Walker is expected to make his major league debut for the Rangers against Seattle Mariners right-hander George Kirby on Sunday. A day after the team called up infield prospect Ezequiel Duran, Walker will get his […]

Luis Urias Remains Out Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Luis Urias (thumb) remains out of the starting lineup on Sunday against the San Diego Padres. Urias hasn't played since being removed from Friday's game early with a swollen right thumb. The 25-year-old is currently considered day-to-day. On the season, he's hitting .243/.342/.398 with five home runs, 11 RBI and 18 runs […]

Phillies Reinstate Didi Gregorius From Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated shortstop Didi Gregorius (knee) from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and placed infielder Nick Maton (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder sprain in a corresponding move. Gregorius is expected to return to the lineup on Sunday against Los Angeles Angels left-hander Patrick Sandoval after he was […]

Robbie Grossman, Victor Reyes Nearing Rehab Assignments

Detroit Tigers outfielders Robbie Grossman (neck) and Victor Reyes (quadriceps) could start minor league rehab assignments early next week. Grossman has been on the injured list for around a week, and he could rejoin the Tigers at some point next week, barring any setbacks on his rehab assignment. The 32-year-old switch-hitter just hasn't been able […]

Austin Meadows Could Return Tuesday

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said that outfielder Austin Meadows (illness) could come off the injured list and join the team against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday, barring any setbacks. Meadows, who has been out since May 16 with symptoms of vertigo, is now symptom-free and hit a home run in a minor league rehab […]

Dean Kremer Reinstated For Season Debut Sunday

The Baltimore Orioles reinstated right-hander Dean Kremer (oblique) from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and optioned right-hander Denyi Reyes to Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Kremer will make his first start of the season against the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday. The 26-year-old was lights-out on his minor league rehab assignment, throwing nine scoreless […]

Andrew Kittredge Back From The Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays activated closer Andrew Kittredge (back) from the injured list on Sunday and optioned right-hander Calvin Faucher to the minors in a corresponding move. Kittredge only threw one inning on a minor league rehab assignment and struck out one in a scoreless frame before returning to the Rays bullpen. His return is […]

Mike Clevinger Activated And Starting Against Brewers

The San Diego Padres activated starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (triceps) from the injured list on Sunday, and he will start against the Milwaukee Brewers. Outfielder Brent Rooker was optioned to the minors to make room for Clevinger on the active roster. Fantasy managers will be hoping the Clevinger can build on his last outing on […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Not Playing Sunday

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the San Francisco Giants. Chisholm has been pretty strong this year, but he's gone 2-for-26 with one homer, four RBI and three stolen bases in eight games over the last 14 days to drop his season slash line to […]

Byron Buxton Out Against Blue Jays

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Twins continue to rest Buxton pretty regularly in order to keep the oft-injured outfielder healthy for the long haul. Buxton is hitting .192 (9-for-47) with one home run and 13 strikeouts in his last two weeks […]

Giancarlo Stanton Resting Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is taking the day off on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers. Stanton was activated from the injured list on Saturday and went 1-for-4 with a double, but he'll get a day off in the series finale against Detroit. The 32-year-old has been a must-start this year when on […]

Davis Mills More Confident In Year 2

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills had his ups and downs as the team's starter in his rookie season in 2021, but he has more confidence heading into his second NFL season. "I just think his leadership and his confidence is really taking control in that huddle. He's not that rookie anymore. He comes in, he […]

Ezekiel Elliott Has Something To Prove

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott, who suffered a partially torn PCL in his knee just four weeks into last season, played through the pain through the rest of the year and the playoffs. As a result, he put up numbers that weren't up to his usual standard, and he's motivated to prove he has […]

Cordarrelle Patterson Skips OTAs

Atlanta Falcons running back/wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson decided to skip the team's voluntary organized team activities this offseason after re-signing on a two-year deal. Patterson had a career year in 2021 with Atlanta, rushing for 618 yards and also tacking on 548 receiving yards. "This is voluntary," head coach Arthur Smith said. "We respect that." […]

Marcus Mariota To Have Plenty Of Designed Runs

The Atlanta Falcons plan to run the quarterback more with new signal-caller Marcus Mariota in town. "I think we'd be crazy if we didn't try to roll these guys out of the pocket a little bit," quarterbacks coach Charles London said. "We've got three really athletic guys in our room. As coaches, we have to […]

Colts Pushing For Alec Pierce To Compete For Starting Spot

The Indianapolis Colts are pushing rookie wide receiver Alec Pierce to compete for a starting role early on in his first NFL season. Pierce's vertical abilities and versatility bode well for his chances of grabbing a role early on, and his skill set fits well with what the Colts want to do on offense. "Alec […]

Derrick Brown Showing Improvement This Offseason

Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown is down to around 320 pounds this offseason and has been more intentional about his physical conditioning as he heads into his third year in the NFL. Brown was over 330 pounds in 2021. The former first-rounder had an up-and-down season last year and finished with 41 tackles (27 […]

No Timetable For Isaiah Oliver

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith isn't giving a timetable for the return of cornerback Isaiah Oliver (knee), but Smith did say that Oliver is working extremely hard to get back. The 25-year-old underwent surgery after suffering a season-ending knee injury last October, and he hasn't been able to practice with the team this spring. […]

Noah Fant Thinks Offense Is Favorable For Tight Ends

Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant thinks offensive coordinator Shane Waldron's system will be good for him. "Honestly, I like — now, granted, this is from just like a month coming in — but I like the way they use the tight ends," Fant said. "I like the way we get passing concepts down the […]

24th Lawsuit Filed Against Deshaun Watson

A 24th civil suit will be filed against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson on Monday by a massage therapist alleging sexual misconduct during past appointments, according to attorney Tony Buzbee. All 24 of the plaintiffs are represented by Buzbee. Watson has now had two new lawsuits filed against him in the last week, with the […]

Rangers Calling Up Ezequiel Duran Saturday

The Texas Rangers are calling up No. 4 prospect Ezequiel Duran from Double-A Frisco on Saturday. Per MLB Pipeline, Duran is the No. 76 overall prospect in baseball, and he was slashing .317/.365/.574 with a .939 OPS, seven home runs, 24 doubles, 31 RBI, 34 runs scored and seven stolen bases in 200 plate appearances […]

AJ Pollock Not Playing Saturday

Chicago White Sox outfielder AJ Pollock is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Pollock is out of the lineup for the fourth time in the last six games despite going 3-for-9 with a home run in his last two games played. Still, the 34-year-old veteran is still hitting just […]

Tyler O'Neill, Dylan Carlson Could Return Next Weekend

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol doubts that outfielders Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) and Dylan Carlson (hamstring) will be ready to come off the injured list in time to join the team for their series against the Tampa Bay Rays from next Tuesday through Thursday. Both players served as the designated hitter on Friday during their […]

Daulton Varsho Sitting, Jordan Luplow Returns

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Daulton Varsho is out of the starting lineup on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, while outfielder Jordan Luplow (foot) will return. Varsho is hitting a respectable .249/.325/.445 with eight home runs, 22 RBI, 27 runs scored and three stolen bases on the year, but he's gone 1-for-14 with four strikeouts in his […]