Pirates Claim Tyler Beede Off Waivers

The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed right-hander Tyler Beede off waivers on Thursday, according to sources. Beede was designated for assignment by the San Francisco Giants on May 5, and he was a former first-round pick out of Vanderbilt back in 2014. The 28-year-old made 22 starts for the Giants in 2019, but he's made only seven […]

Brian Anderson To Play In Rehab Game Thursday

Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson will play in a minor league rehab game on Thursday night with Single-A Jupiter. Anderson is getting close to returning to the major league roster after landing on the COVID-19 injured list. The 28-year-old should return to Miami's lineup for the weekend series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Anderson is […]

Jose Devers Starting Rehab Assignment Thursday

Miami Marlins shortstop Jose Devers (shoulder) is starting his minor league rehab assignment with Single-A Jupiter on Thursday. Once Devers is fully cleared, he's expected to be assigned to Triple-A Jacksonville. The 22-year-old is working his way back from season-ending right shoulder surgery last August. He could eventually be called up to the big-league roster […]

Andrew Vaughn Not Expected To Be Activated Thursday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Vaughn (hand) is not expected to be activated from the injured list on Thursday in time for the game against the New York Yankees on the first day that he's eligible to return. Vaughn has been sidelined since May 2 due to a bruised hand, but he will get a […]

Reds Place Lucas Sims On The Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds placed closer Lucas Sims (back) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with lower back spasms. The move is retroactive to May 11. In corresponding moves, the team selected the contract of right-hander Robert Dugger from Triple-A Louisville, recalled right-hander Jared Solomon from Louisville and optioned right-hander Dauri Moreta to Louisville. This […]

Padres Close To Signing Robinson Cano

The San Diego Padres are close to signing free-agent second baseman Robinson Cano, according to sources. The New York Mets released Cano on Sunday after he hit only .195 with one home run, three RBI and three runs scored in his first 12 games of the season. However, the 39-year-old had an .896 OPS in […]

Adam Wainwright Could Return To Rotation Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright has cleared the league's COVID-19 protocols and threw a bullpen session on Thursday, potentially lining him up to return from the injured list to start on Sunday against the San Francisco Giants. Wainwright tested positive for the virus almost a week ago, but he has no symptoms and […]

Luis Gil Called Up To Start Against White Sox

The New York Yankees recalled right-hander Luis Gil from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in order for him to start on Thursday night against the Chicago White Sox. The 23-year-old Dominican made his first six major league starts in pinstripes last year, posting a solid 3.07 ERA and 1.33 WHIP with 19 walks and 38 strikeouts in 29 […]

Ryan Mountcastle Not Playing Thursday Against Cards

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (wrist) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Mountcastle is considered day-to-day and will miss his second straight game due to a sore left wrist. Hopefully the 25-year-old slugger will be available over the weekend for his fantasy managers. Through his first 28 […]

Dolphins To Create Competitive Environment At RB

Miami Dolphins associate head coach/running backs coach Eric Studesville said the team wants to "create a competitive environment and you let those guys go sort it out because that's how it's going to happen." "They're going to sort it out as to who contributes and where and how and how much. So that's what you […]

Jaguars Agree With First-Rounder Travon Walker

The Jacksonville Jaguars and first-round defensive end Travon Walker agreed to a four-year, fully guaranteed $37.4 million deal with a $24 million signing bonus on Thursday, according to sources. The deal for the No. 1 overall pick also includes a fifth-year option. Walker's athleticism jumped off the page, but he wasn't nearly as productive as […]

Riley Greene Has Follow-Up Exam Thursday

Detroit Tigers rookie outfielder Riley Greene (foot) has another exam on his foot on Thursday, and if all goes well, he can start ramping up baseball activities. Greene fractured his right foot in early April in a spring training game, but he ditched his walking boot last week and appears to be making good progress. […]

Jordan Hicks Scratched Thursday, Steven Matz Starting

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jordan Hicks has been scratched from his scheduled start on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles for undisclosed reasons, and left-hander Steven Matz is now listed as the starter. We'll update you as soon as we know the reason as to why Hicks was scratched from his start, so stay tuned. […]

Rocco Baldelli Cleared From COVID Protocols

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli has been cleared from the league's COVID-19 protocols and will be back in the dugout for both games against the Houston Astros on Thursday. The Astros and Twins will finish Wednesday's suspended contest before playing another game. The suspended contest from Wednesday will resume in the fourth inning. Baldelli tested […]

Bryan Baker To Serve As Opener Thursday

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Bryan Baker will serve as the opener on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Baker, who has a 5.40 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in 11 relief appearances so far this year, hasn't recorded more than five outs in any of his outings out of the bullpen, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect him […]

Cardinals Activate Edmundo Sosa From COVID Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals activated shortstop Edmundo Sosa from the COVID-19 injured list on Thursday and optioned infielder Kramer Robertson to Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. Sosa has been in quarantine for a week after testing positive for the virus, but he could see the majority of playing time at shortstop in St. Louis […]

Max Scherzer To Start Series Opener Against Mariners Friday

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer will pitch the series opener against the Seattle Mariners on Friday, followed by Chris Bassitt on Saturday. Scherzer was handed his first loss of the season last Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies, when he gave up three runs on 10 hits while striking out seven and walking none […]

Eduardo Escobar Not Playing Thursday

New York Mets third baseman Eduardo Escobar is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Washington Nationals. Escobar could use a day of rest, as he has just one extra-base hit and is batting .205 in his first nine games in the month of May to drop his season slash line to .216/.326/.342 […]

C.J. Abrams Blasts Two Homers In First Triple-A Game

San Diego Padres shortstop C.J. Abrams hit two home runs in his first game with Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday. Abrams had never played above Double-A before making the Opening Day big-league roster this year with Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) hurt. The 21-year-old certainly looked overmatched at the plate in his first 20 major league […]

James McCann Out With Sore Wrist

New York Mets catcher James McCann (wrist) is dealing with a sore left wrist, which is why he's not in the lineup on Thursday against the Washington Nationals. According to manager Buck Showalter, McCann's injury is "manageable," and he should be back in the lineup on Friday. It's the second straight day that the 31-year-old […]

Eloy Jimenez Ahead Of Schedule?

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) said that he's coming along quicker than expected in his recovery from right hamstring surgery. Jimenez went under the knife in late April and was expected to miss six to eight weeks. There are still plenty of hurdles for the 25-year-old to clear before he's ready to return […]

Vikings Agree To Four-Year Deal With Lewis Cine

The Minnesota Vikings and first-round safety Lewis Cine agreed to a four-year, fully guaranteed $11.494 million deal on Wednesday, according to his agency. Cine was the final pick of the first round of this year's draft at 32nd overall. The Georgia product could have injury concerns at the next level because of his slight frame […]

Patriots Claim Matt Sokol Off Waivers

The New England Patriots claimed tight end Matt Sokol off waivers from the Detroit Lions on Wednesday. Sokol signed a reserve/futures contract with Detroit in January after spending last season on the practice squads of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Los Angeles Chargers. The 26-year-old from Michigan State has played in only two NFL games (back […]

Joey Wendle Leaves Game Early Wednesday

Miami Marlins third baseman Joey Wendle (hamstring) left the game early on Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks with right hamstring tightness. Wendle left the game in the third inning, but he did some damage before departing by going 2-for-2 with a two-run home run, just his second round-tripper of the year in 25 games. Infielder […]

Jaguars Waive Matthew Wright

The Jacksonville Jaguars waived kicker Matthew Wright on Wednesday. It's a bit of a surprise, as Wright served as the starting kicker last year for Jacksonville, going 21-for-24 on his field-goal attempts and 13-for-15 on extra points in 14 games. The Jaguars have kickers Ryan Santoso and Andrew Mevis currently on their roster. Wright replaced […]

KJ Hamler Wants To Play Special Role For Russell Wilson

Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler wants to play the "Tyler Lockett role" for new quarterback Russell Wilson this year. Hamler played in only three games before tearing his left ACL last year, but he's ahead of schedule in his recovery and has already been running routes and catches passes from Wilson. The second-rounder in […]

Tua Tagovailoa's Arm Strength Won't Limit Offense

Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Frank Smith said the offense will not be limited in anything vertical under quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Smith is optimistic about what he has seen in Tagovailoa's arm. The 24-year-old's left arm isn't the strongest in the league by any stretch, but the important thing is that he's surrounded by plenty of […]

Mike Trout, Taylor Ward Out Against Rays

Los Angeles Angels outfielders Mike Trout and Taylor Ward (hamstring) are not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Trout is just receiving a normal day of rest, while Ward will sit out his third straight game due to a sore hamstring. With an off day coming for the Halos on […]

Nathan Peterman Signs With Bears

Free-agent quarterback Nathan Peterman signed an undisclosed one-year deal with the Chicago Bears on Wednesday, according to a source. Peterman, who started the 2018 as the starter ahead of Josh Allen in Buffalo, spent the last few years as QB depth for the Las Vegas Raiders. The 28-year-old played on just 15 offensive snaps in […]

Wander Franco At DH On Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is serving as the designated hitter and is batting second on Wednesday against Los Angeles Angels right-hander Shohei Ohtani. Franco left the game early on Tuesday night in a blowout, and although it appeared that he might have tweaked something in his lower body, the Rays said it was […]