Paul Blackburn to Make Final Rehab Start on Tuesday

New York Mets right-hander Paul Blackburn (knee) will make his seventh minor-league rehab start on Tuesday for Triple-A Syracuse, according to The Athletic's Tim Britton. The Mets have kept Blackburn in the minor leagues as they postpone a decision on their starting rotation. They will need a sixth starter in the first week of June, […]

Jose Siri to Face Live Pitching on Thursday

New York Mets outfielder Jose Siri (leg) will face left-hander Sean Manaea (oblique) during a live batting practice session on Thursday, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. Siri is recovering from a fractured left tibia that has kept him out since April 12. He has more boxes to check off before being cleared for a minor-league […]

Sean Manaea to Throw Live Batting Practice on Thursday

New York Mets left-hander Sean Manaea (oblique) will throw live batting practice on Thursday, which will be the first time he has faced live hitters since straining his left oblique in spring training, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. Manaea was placed on the 15-day injured list way back on Feb. 24 and has yet to […]

Mark Vientos on the Bench on Monday

New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos will retreat to the bench for Monday's series opener against the visiting Chicago White Sox at Citi Field. Brett Baty is starting at third base and is batting sixth versus White Sox right-hander Adrian Houser. Vientos didn't play on Friday or Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers due […]

Brandon Nimmo Returns to Face White Sox

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) is back in left field and is hitting second for Monday's series opener against the visiting Chicago White Sox at Citi Field. Nimmo missed the entire three-game series versus the Los Angeles Dodgers over the weekend due to neck stiffness, but he's back to begin the new week […]

Gary Sanchez Takes Batting Practice on the Field

Baltimore Orioles catcher Gary Sanchez (wrist) took batting practice on the field at Camden Yards on Monday before the series opener against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals. Sanchez continues to progress from inflammation in his right wrist that has kept him out since April 28. Before getting hurt, Sanchez was serving as the backup to […]

Ramon Laureano Hitting in Batting Cage

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Ramon Laureano (ankle) is hitting in the batting cage on Monday before the series opener at Camden Yards against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals. Laureano recently went on the 10-day injured list with a left-ankle sprain, but he's already swinging the bat and could have a minimal stay on the IL. The […]

Jordan Westburg Starting Rehab Assignment

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (hamstring) and outfielder Colton Cowser (thumb) are starting their minor-league rehab assignments with Triple-A Norfolk on Monday. Westburg is finally ready to play in games against after suffering a setback with his hamstring injury earlier this month. The 26-year-old has not played since injuring his hamstring on April 26. It's […]

Adley Rutschman Not Playing on Monday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (head) is not in the team's starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals at Camden Yards. Maverick Handley is catching right-hander Charlie Morton and is batting ninth against Cardinals right-hander Erick Fedde. Rutschman took a foul tip off his mask on Sunday and was removed […]

Alek Manoah Continues to Build Up Following Elbow Surgery

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah (elbow) is throwing two bullpen sessions a week and has recently pushed past 40 pitches, according to The Athletic's Mitch Bannon. Manoah is currently working on getting a feel for his pitches, commanding the strike zone and simulating plate appearances and pitch sequencing after having Tommy John surgery in […]

George Springer Absent Against Rangers

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder/designated hitter George Springer is not in the team's starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Nathan Lukes will start in left field for the Jays and hit ninth against Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom, while first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is serving as the designated […]

John Rave Joins MLB Roster

The Kansas City Royals announced on Monday that they selected the contract of outfielder John Rave from Triple-A Omaha and optioned infielder Cavan Biggio to Omaha in a corresponding move. Rave will be making his major-league debut when he gets into a game after hitting .301/.382/.549 with a .931 OPS, nine home runs, eight doubles, […]

Jonathan India, Kyle Isbel Back in Action on Monday

Kansas City Royals infielder/outfielder Jonathan India (illness) and outfielder Kyle Isbel (illness) are both feeling better and back in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the visiting Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Nick Martinez. India is serving as the designated hitter and is batting out of the leadoff spot, while Isbel is manning center […]

Nolan Arenado Out With Rib Soreness, Expected to Return on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals star third baseman Nolan Arenado (kidney, rib) is out of the team's starting lineup on Monday against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards due to kidney/rib soreness from falling into the crowd on a catch on Sunday. "Overall, I feel OK. Should be fine by tomorrow, just kind of stiff today. So […]

Hunter Goodman Resting in Matinee Game

Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman will take the day off for Monday's series opener at Wrigley Field against the hosting Chicago Cubs. Jacob Stallings will do the catching for left-hander Carson Palmquist and will hit ninth against Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon. It's a normal day of rest for Goodman, who has suddenly become a must-start […]

Brewers Reinstate DL Hall From 60-Day Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Monday that they reinstated left-hander DL Hall (lat) from the 60-day injured list and optioned right-hander Logan Henderson to Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move. Hall will be making his 2025 debut for the Brewers when he gets into a game, presumably in more of a long-relief role out of […]

Christian Yelich, Brice Turang Sitting Against Southpaw

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich and second baseman Brice Turang are both out of the starting lineup for Monday's contest against the visiting Boston Red Sox and tough left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet. Yelich is currently riding a four-game hitting streak in which he's gone 7-for-16 with two homers, four RBI and a steal, but he's […]

Quinshon Judkins Looking to Change Browns Organization

Cleveland Browns rookie second-round running back Quinshon Judkins is looking to make a mark on the franchise after winning the National Championship with the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2024 in his final collegiate season. "When I come to be a Cleveland Brown, I'm coming in to change the organization, contribute, do the best I can. […]

Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel Making the Best of Unforeseen Union

Cleveland Browns rookie fifth-round quarterback Shedeur Sanders said that he and fellow rookie QB Dillon Gabriel, who was surprisingly taken in the third round of this year's NFL draft, are making the best of an unforeseen union and are "truly cool" with each other. "Everything's been cool," Sanders said. "He's a cool person. I like […]

Kevin Byard Wants to Stay With Bears

Chicago Bears safety Kevin Byard, who signed a two-year deal with Chicago ahead of last season, said he "would love to be here long term, to finish my career with the Chicago Bears." Byard spent the first seven seasons of his NFL career with the Tennessee Titans before playing with the Titans, Bears and Philadelphia […]

Brenton Strange Ready for Bigger Role

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange said on the O-Zone Podcast that he's ready to step into a bigger role with Even Engram now longer in town. "I'm definitely ready for it," Strange said. "I have a lot of confidence in myself and I've always had a lot of confidence in myself. I feel like […]

Miguel Amaya Going on Injured List

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said that catcher Miguel Amaya (oblique) will land on the 10-day injured list with a strained left oblique and will get imaging done in Chicago this week. In a corresponding move, the Cubs recalled catch Reese McGuire from Triple-A Iowa, and he's in the starting lineup on Sunday while hitting […]

Luis Garcia Jr., Jose Tena Resting on Sunday

Washington Nationals infielders Luis Garcia Jr. and Jose Tena will start on the bench for Sunday's series finale against the visiting San Francisco Giants. Nasim Nunez is starting at second base and batting eighth, while Amed Rosario is playing third base and hitting in the two-hole against Giants left-hander Robbie Ray. The two left-handed-hitting infielders […]

Jake Bauers Getting a Day Off

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jake Bauers is taking the day off in Sunday's series finale against the division-rival Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. With Bauers resting in the matinee contest, Isaac Collins will make the start in left field and will hit fifth against Pirates left-hander Bailey Falter. The left-handed-hitting Bauers has started three of the […]

Orioles Sign Cooper Hummel

The Baltimore Orioles signed outfielder Cooper Hummer on Sunday after he opted out of his contract with the New York Yankees, according to The Baltimore Sun's Jacob Calvin Meyer. In a corresponding move, the Orioles designated second baseman Terrin Vavra for assignment. The switch-hitting Hummel is a career .159 hitter in 82 major-league games but […]

Heston Kjerstad Out of Lineup on Sunday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad is not in the team's starting lineup for Sunday's series finale at Fenway Park against the division-rival Boston Red Sox. Jorge Mateo is getting a rare start in left field and will bat ninth against Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler. Kjerstad has been playing regularly for the struggling Orioles due […]

Red Sox Designate Sean Newcomb for Assignment

The Boston Red Sox announced on Saturday that they designated left-hander Sean Newcomb for assignment and recalled right-hander Luis Guerrero from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Newcomb gets the boot off the team's 40- man roster after opening the year with an 0-4 record, 3.83 ERA (3.28 FIP) and a 1.75 WHIP with 41 […]

Wilyer Abreu Batting Third for Boston Against Orioles

Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu is starting in right field and will bat third for Sunday's series finale at Fenway Park against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Dean Kremer. It's Abreu's second straight start batting third with third baseman Alex Bregman (quadriceps) on the injured list and expected to miss significant time. The […]

Steven Kwan Sits Out of Sunday's Game

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan was left out of the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the division-rival Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park with tough left-hander Tarik Skubal on the mound. Nolan Jones made the start in left field and was in the nine-hole for Sunday's matinee affair. This is Kwan's first day off […]

Jonathan Cannon Scratched With Back Tightness, Bryse Wilson to Start

Chicago White Sox right-hander Jonathan Cannon (back) has been scratched from his start on Saturday against the Texas Rangers due to lower-back tightness and is listed as day-to-day, according to MLB.com's Scott Merkin. With Cannon hurting, right-hander Bryse Wilson will make the start at Rate Field. It sounds like Cannon might be able to avoid […]