Christian Vazquez Goes On COVID-19 List

The Boston Red Sox placed catcher Christian Vazquez and infielder Jonathan Arauz on the COVID-19 list on Tuesday. Right-hander Tyler Danish was recalled from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move, while the team also selected the contract of outfielder Rob Refsnyder from Worcester. Backup catcher Kevin Plawecki landed on the COVID list on Monday, so […]

Jose Altuve Undergoing MRI Exam Tuesday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (hamstring) will undergo an MRI exam on Tuesday to determine a timetable for his return. Altuve was listed as day-to-day on Monday night after suffering a left hamstring strain in the game against the Los Angeles Angels. It looks as though the 31-year-old avoided a major injury, but we'll […]

Hyun Jin Ryu Could Miss 2-3 Starts

The hope is that Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu (forearm) misses only two to three starts. Ryu went on the 10-day injured list last Saturday with left forearm inflammation, but he could be back in Toronto's starting rotation in the first week of May, barring any setbacks. The left-hander's injury likely explains […]

Brandon Nimmo, Mark Canha Not In Game 1 Lineup

New York Mets outfielders Brandon Nimmo and Mark Canha are not in the Game 1 lineup on Tuesday against the San Francisco Giants for the first game of a doubleheader. Both players have been on the COVID-19 list, but the Mets activated Nimmo on Tuesday. It's possible that he'll be back in the starting lineup […]

Jacob deGrom To Have MRI On Monday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom's (shoulder) check-up MRI exam is scheduled for next Monday. "Everything's going real well," manager Buck Showalter said. deGrom was originally shut down for four weeks with a stress reaction in his right scapula, and his MRI exam should show how much progress he's made. The 33-year-old doesn't have […]

Grady Jarrett Not Present For Offseason Program

Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell said that defensive tackle Grady Jarrett wasn't present on the first day of the team's voluntary offseason program on Tuesday. Jarrett doesn't appear to be happy with his situation in Atlanta and may want out as he enters the last year of his deal. The soon-to-be 29-year-old could be a […]

Irv Smith Jr. Right On Schedule

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said that tight end Irv Smith Jr. (knee) is "right on schedule" in his recovery, and the Vikings aren't going to rush him as he returns from his knee injury. The 23-year-old may be held out of workouts this spring as a result after he missed all of last […]

Ben McAdoo Says Sam Darnold Is The Starter

Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo said "yes" when asked if quarterback Sam Darnold was the starter, but he later backtracked and said "that is something I shouldn't have said." The Panthers have failed in their attempt to upgrade over Darnold this offseason, but they're fully expected to address the position in next week's draft. […]

Derek Stingley Jr. Visits With Jaguars

LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. visited with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday and is visiting with the New York Jets on Tuesday. Stingley is considered by many to be the best cornerback in this year's draft class, and he has the talent and athleticism to fit with any NFL team. A Lisfranc foot injury kept […]

Breece Hall Has Made Four Visits

Iowa State running back Breece Hall, perhaps the top running back in this year's class, has visited with the Houston Texans, Buffalo Bills, New York Giants and Washington Commanders. If Hall is taken in the first round of next week's draft, it'll likely be in the latter stages, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers would also […]

Mecole Hardman Will Have Big Opportunity

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman has a big opportunity in 2022 with Tyreek Hill now in Miami. "I think that whenever Mecole's gotten an opportunity in this offense — even if it's when Tyreek had to go out and he would come in and run the routes that Tyreek ran — he made […]

Baker Mayfield Not Present Tuesday

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) is officially not present for the start of the team's offseason workout program on Tuesday. It's not a surprise that Mayfield isn't attendance as he continues his rehab after having surgery on his left shoulder in the offseason. The former No. 1 overall pick is due $18.858 million this […]

Deshaun Watson Reports For Offseason Program

As expected, Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson reported for the team's voluntary offseason program on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Baker Mayfield (shoulder) is absent while he continues to rehab from shoulder surgery. The Browns pulled off a blockbuster trade and gave Watson a ton of guaranteed money to be their new quarterback, but it remains to be […]

A.J. Green Wants To Improve Chemistry With Kyler Murray

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver A.J. Green acknowledged that he wasn't happy with his play last season or his chemistry with quarterback Kyler Murray. "There is a lot of room (for growth)," Green said. "For me, it's communicating with him what I see, and what he wants me to do and how he wants me to […]

Kyler Murray Not Attending Voluntary Workouts

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray was not present on Tuesday at the start of the team's voluntary offseason workouts, and he will train on his own, according to sources. This has been communicated as the plan for Murray for several weeks, and it doesn't come as much of a surprise with both Murray and the […]

Casey Mize Going For Follow-Up Tests

The Detroit Tigers are waiting for more follow-up tests on starting pitcher Casey Mize (elbow). "So far the doctors are telling us that we've avoided any sort of catastrophic occurrence which is good. So far, so good," manager A.J. Hinch said. Initial testing on Mize revealed a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right elbow, […]

Matt Manning's Next Start Up In The Air

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Manning's (shoulder) next start is up in the air after he was removed from his last start on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals as a precaution. "The initial diagnosis with him is positive, as positive as it could be. Structurally we think he's just fine. There is some inflammation. […]

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, […]