Tyler Stephenson May Not Travel With Team

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that catcher Tyler Stephenson (concussion) may not travel with the team on their upcoming road trip to the Colorado Rockies as he remains in the league's concussion protocol. Stephenson was placed on the seven-day concussion injured list on Wednesday after suffering a concussion on a collision at home plate […]

Jonathan India Could Return Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said there's a possibility that second baseman Jonathan India (hamstring) could return from the injured list as soon as Tuesday. Sunday was an "encouraging day" of workouts for India after he ran the bases on Friday. The 25-year-old second baseman has been on the injured list for around a week […]

Steven Kwan In The Lineup Sunday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan (head) cleared the league's concussion protocol and is starting in left field and hitting second on Sunday against New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole. Kwan hit the outfield wall hard on Saturday in the ninth inning, but the 24-year-old rookie remained in the game after being checked out by a […]

Alex Cobb To Throw Light Session Monday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Cobb (groin) continues to improve and plans to throw a light session off a mound on Monday. If he doesn't encounter any setbacks, he'll throw once more off a mound and then be re-evaluated for a potential return to the starting rotation. Cobb went on the injured list last […]

Mike Yastrzemski Tests Positive For COVID-19

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski tested positive for COVID-19 and will remain in D.C. until he tests negative, so he'll be out for a few days. The Giants will replace him on the active roster on Monday. He is experiencing mild symptoms and will have to pass through the league's protocols before returning to […]

Lucas Giolito Activated From Injured List

The Chicago White Sox activated starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (abdomen) from the 10-day injured list on Sunday in advance of his scheduled start against the Minnesota Twins in the series finale. In corresponding moves, outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) was placed on the injured list and right-hander Ryan Burr (shoulder) was sent on a rehab assignment […]

Ryan Pressly Could Return In A Couple Of Days

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said that right-hander Ryan Pressly's (knee) location and velocity was good during his live batting practice session on Sunday, and he could be activated from the injured list in a couple of days. The 33-year-old right-hander landed on the injured list with right knee inflammation. He had three saves with […]

Anthony Bender Dealing With Hip Soreness

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Anthony Bender (hip) is dealing with soreness in his hip, and the Marlins are being cautious with him after it started acting up in his last outing on April 20 when he allowed two earned runs on a home run while walking one and striking out two in a loss over […]

Owen Miller Activated From COVID-19 List, Starting Sunday

The Cleveland Guardians activated shortstop Owen Miller from the COVID-19 list on Sunday and optioned left-hander Konnor Pilkington to Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding roster move. Miller, 25, was one of the hottest hitters in the league before he tested positive for COVID-19 last week and missed the next five games. He is back in […]

Yandy Diaz Back From COVID-19 List

The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated infielder Yandy Diaz from the COVID-19 list on Sunday and placed left-hander Jeffrey Springs on the COVID-19 list as a close contact in a corresponding move. Diaz is back in the starting lineup on Sunday, starting at first base and batting cleanup against Boston Red Sox left-hander Rich Hill. The […]

Rich Hill Activated From Bereavement List, Starting Sunday

The Boston Red Sox reinstated left-hander Rich Hill from the bereavement/family medical emergency list on Sunday and returned right-hander Tyler Danish to Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Hill will return to a starting role in the series finale on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays after not missing a start. The veteran southpaw was […]

Miguel Cabrera Receives Day Off After 3,000th Hit

Detroit Tigers first baseman/designated hitter Miguel Cabrera is out of the starting lineup on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies a day after recording the 3,000th hit of his career. In both games of Saturday's doubleheader against Colorado, Miggy went 3-for-8 with two RBI and a run scored, and he's now hitting .319 (15-for-47) with no […]

Eloy Jimenez Estimated To Miss 6-8 Weeks

The Chicago White Sox estimate that outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) will miss six to eight weeks. The White Sox will place Jimenez on the 10-day injured list on Sunday after he was diagnosed with a right hamstring strain on Saturday. He'll undergo further evaluations when the team returns home on Monday. It's another tough blow […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Reaches Base Five Times Saturday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) went 2-for-3 with a run scored, an RBI and three walks for Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday. The 24-year-old superstar had two hits, a walk and his second stolen base on Friday and is 5-for-12 on his rehab assignment for Gwinnett so far. "Looking at some of the video, […]

J.D. Martinez Not Playing In Series Finale

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter J.D. Martinez (groin) remains out of the starting lineup for the series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. Martinez left the game against the Toronto Blue Jays last Wednesday early with left groin tightness and hasn't played since. The 34-year-old slugger was reportedly available to pinch hit on […]

Brandon Lowe Sitting On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe is not in the starting lineup against a left-handed pitcher on Sunday against the Boston Red Sox. Lowe doubled and walked in the extra-inning win over the Red Sox on Saturday, but although he has three home runs and eight RBI on the young season, he's hitting just […]

Steelers Re-Sign Terrell Edmunds

The Pittsburgh Steelers re-signed safety Terrell Edmunds to a one-year deal worth $2.5 million on Friday, according to a source. Edmunds will return to the only team he's called home after the Steelers took him in the first round (28th overall) in the 2018 draft out of Virginia Tech. He has played a key role […]

Jaguars Considering Four Players With First Overall Pick

Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke said that the team has four players in consideration for the No. 1 overall pick to kick off this year's NFL draft next Thursday. Baalke won't reveal who those four players are or what positions they play, but it's likely that Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, Georgia defensive end […]

Deebo Samuel Doesn't Want An Offer From 49ers?

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel has officially requested a trade, but NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said on the Pat McAfee Show on Friday that Samuel's unhappiness with the team isn't "about the money." "From my understanding Deebo Samuel basically told the 49ers I want to be traded and don't make an offer," Rapoport […]

Jonathan India Runs The Bases Friday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (hamstring), who is currently on the injured list with a right hamstring strain, ran the bases at Great American Ballpark before the game on Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals. India is eligible to return from the injured list next Tuesday against the San Diego Padres, and the fact […]

Buccaneers Restructure Tom Brady's Contract

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and quarterback Tom Brady agreed to restructure his 2022 contract on Friday to create over $9 million of added salary cap space for the team as they head into next week's NFL draft, according to league sources. Brady remains scheduled to become a free agent after this season, but it remains […]

Tigers Put Victor Reyes On 10-Day Injured List

The Detroit Tigers placed outfielder Victor Reyes (quadriceps) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a left quadriceps strain and recalled outfielder Derek Hill from the minors in a corresponding move. It's not immediately clear how Reyes suffered the injury, but he was off to a solid start this year, hitting .261 with a […]

Bryce Harper Has Mild Strain, Will Continue To DH

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper's (elbow) MRI exam showed a mild strain of his right elbow, and he won't throw again until next Tuesday. However, he will continue to serve as the designated hitter and bat third on Friday against Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta. If the DH weren't available in the National League, Harper […]

Lucas Sims Activated From Injured List Friday

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Lucas Sims (elbow) was activated from the injured list on Friday and Ryan Hendrix has been optioned to Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Sims landed on the injured list to begin the regular season with a right elbow issue, but he should return to a prominent role in Cincy's bullpen […]

J.D. Martinez Remains Out In Series Opener Against Tampa

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter J.D. Martinez (groin) remains out of the starting lineup for the first game of the series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. Martinez is dealing with tightness in his adductor muscle, and the Red Sox are giving him another day off to rest as he continues to receive treatment. […]

Brendan Rodgers Hitting Eighth Against Tigers

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers has been dropped to eighth in the batting order on Friday against Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal. Rodgers hit fifth in the lineup on Wednesday, but he's off to a rough start this year, going 4-for-42 with no home runs, one RBI and three runs scored in his first […]

Didi Gregorius Out Again Friday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius (hand) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Gregorius left the game on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies after getting hit by a pitch on his left hand, but X-rays came back negative. The 32-year-old's injury isn't serious, but the Phillies will hold him out […]

Blake Treinen Goes On Injured List Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen (shoulder) was placed on the injured list with right shoulder discomfort on Friday. Treinen hasn't pitched since April 14. Craig Kimbrel remains the team's closer in the ninth inning, but the Dodgers will be missing their valuable setup man for at least another week with Treinen out. Veteran […]

Colts Still Think T.Y. Hilton Can Play

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard texted with free-agent wide receiver T.Y. Hilton this week and thinks Hilton can still play. The Colts continue to monitor Hilton, who remains available on the open market after having his worst NFL season in 2021. He played in only 10 games due to injuries and finished with career-lows […]

Wade Miley To Throw Another Bullpen Friday

Chicago Cubs left-hander Wade Miley (elbow) will throw another bullpen session on Friday at Wrigley Field. Miley had a successful bullpen session on Tuesday in which he threw all of his pitches, so he'll get back on the mound again this week. The 35-year-old veteran threw 25 to 30 pitches in his first bullpen session, […]