Andrew Benintendi, Mitch Moreland Out Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi and first baseman Mitch Moreland (knee) are not in the starting lineup on Tuesday. Brock Holt will start in left field and hit sixth, while Steve Pearce is starting at first base and batting seventh against Indians starting pitcher Zach Plesac, who will be making his major league debut. Holt […]

Maikel Franco Taking The Day Off

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco is taking the day off on Tuesday. Scott Kingery will handle third base duties and bat seventh, while Nick Williams, who was called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, draws into left field and will bat eighth against Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright. With outfielder Odubel Herrera facing […]

Giovanny Urshela Sitting Out Tuesday

New York Yankees third baseman Giovanny Urshela is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday. Thairo Estrada is covering second base and is batting eighth, while DJ LeMahieu is at third base and hitting leadoff against Padres starting pitcher Eric Lauer. Estrada has hit well in his 44 at-bats this year (.318/.348/.591), but there's not […]

Dwight Smith Out, D.J. Stewart Making Season Debut

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Dwight Smith is out of the starting lineup on Tuesday. D.J. Stewart, who was called up from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, is starting in right field and is batting six against Tigers left-handed starting pitcher Matt Boyd. Stewart, a former first-round pick and the team's No. 15 prospect, was hitting a cool […]

Kevin Kiermaier, Brandon Lowe Out Against Lefty

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier and second baseman Brandon Lowe are out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against Blue Jays left-handed starter Clayton Richard. Guillermo Heredia is in center field and batting eighth, while Andrew Velazquez is at the keystone and hitting ninth. Avisail Garcia moves up to the leadoff spot and Willy […]

Orleans Darkwa 100 Percent

Free-agent running back Orleans Darkwa (Achilles), who tore his Achilles working out for the Jaguars last October, is said to be "100 percent" recovered from the injury and ready to sign with a team. Darkwa had a career-high 171 carries for 751 yards (4.4 average) and five touchdowns in his final season with the Giants […]

Marcus Mariota Up 12-13 Pounds

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota is up 12 to 13 pounds from where he was at when the 2018 season ended. The Titans broke through this offseason and convinced Mariota that bulking up was more important than his agility work in an effort to keep him healthy for a full season. The 25-year-old has never […]

Matt Joyce Back With Braves

The Atlanta Braves reinstated outfielder Matt Joyce from the bereavement list on Tuesday. The 34-year-old Joyce is mainly a pinch-hitting option for Atlanta but will see the occasional start in the outfield against a right-hander. He's hitting .250/.345/.458 with two homers and five RBI in just 48 at-bats on the season. Joyce really only comes […]

Orioles Call Up D.J. Stewart

The Baltimore Orioles called up outfielder D.J. Stewart from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday. The former first-round pick and Orioles No. 15 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, was hitting .316/.425/.586 with eight home runs, 35 RBI and four stolen bases in 43 games for Norfolk this season. He saw some major league action in 2018 and is […]

Odubel Herrera Placed On Administrative Leave

Major League Baseball announced on Tuesday that they placed Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera on administrative leave, per the league's joint domestic-violence, sexual-assault and child-abuse policy. Herrera was arrested for domestic violence in Atlantic City on Monday night in an incident involving his 20-year-old girlfriend. A suspension from MLB is also likely coming, so Herrera […]

Broncos, Chris Harris. Jr. Hoping To Reach Agreement Tuesday

The Denver Broncos and cornerback Chris Harris Jr. are very close to a new one-year deal, and both sides are hoping to come to an agreement on Tuesday. Harris has been holding out of offseason workouts until he gets a raise on his current contract. The two sides still appear headed to a divorce after […]

Miles Sanders Not At Practice

Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Miles Sanders, the team's second-round pick, remains out of practice on Tuesday. He has been out for all of organized team activities with an unknown injury. Even in Philly's crowded backfield that includes Jordan Howard, Corey Clement and Wendell Smallwood, Sanders has a chance to see significant touches in his […]

Nick Foles Missing OTAs For Personal Reasons

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles is absent from organized team activities this week for what the team called personal reasons, with no given timetable for his return. He might return by the end of the week, but there is no certainty. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Nick and his family,” head coach Doug Marrone […]

Odubel Herrera Arrested For Domestic Violence

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera was arrested on Monday night after a report of domestic violence involving his 20-year-old girlfriend. The police report says the victim "had visible signs of injury to her arms and neck that was sustained after being assaulted by her boyfriend, David Odubel Herrera, during a dispute." Herrera will face discipline […]

Michael Pineda On Injured List, Devin Smeltzer Called Up

The Minnesota Twins placed starting pitcher Michael Pineda (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with right knee tendinitis and called up starter Devin Smeltzer, who will make his major league debut on Tuesday against the Brewers. Pineda allowed three runs in six innings in his start on Monday night and is 4-3 in […]

Hot Prospects To Watch - Kelenic Cruising, McKay Dominating, Singer Soaring

We've had the pleasure of seeing two more high-profile prospects make their big league debuts in the past week, with Blue Jays second baseman Cavan Biggio debuting last Friday and Mitch Keller making his first major league start on Tuesday night against the Reds in the second game of a doubleheader. Biggio, while not ranked […]

Jose Leclerc Deals With Cramping In Calves

Updating a previous report, Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jose Leclerc (calves) was removed from his outing early on Monday due to tightness and cramping in both of his calves. The good news is that the issue wasn't arm-related after Leclerc was unavailable on Sunday with a sore right shoulder. The bad news is his ERA […]

Robinson Cano Works Out Monday

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (quadriceps) did some jogging, quad exercises and hit in the cages on Monday. Cano is making good progress, but we don't know yet when he'll go on a rehab assignment or return from the injured list. Fantasy owners should be concerned with his lack of power (three home […]

Jose Leclerc Removed From Game Monday

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jose Leclerc (shoulder), who wasn't available on Sunday due to shoulder stiffness that manager Chris Woodward says was minor, was pulled from the game with an apparent injury on Monday. Leclerc allowed two hits (one homer) and two earned runs while walking none and striking out two in two-thirds of an […]

Brady Singer Promoted To Double-A

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brady Singer was promoted to Double-A Northwest Arkansas after his third straight scoreless start for High-A Wilmington on Monday. The team's top prospect and No. 50 overall, per MLB Pipeline, is now 5-2 on the season and hasn't allowed an earned run in his last 22 innings. In five May […]

Lucas Sims To Start On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Lucas Sims will be called up from Triple-A Louisville to start on Tuesday against the Pirates. Sims is currently 3-0 with a 4.06 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and impressive 12.8 K/9 in nine starts (44 1/3 innings) for the Bats in 2019. The right-hander posted an ugly 7.47 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and […]

Wade Davis Playing Catch

Colorado Rockies closer Wade Davis (oblique), who is on the injured list with a left oblique strain, has been playing catch for three days. However, he hasn't been scheduled to throw off a mound yet. Oblique strains can often sidelined pitchers for a month or more, so this is good progress for Davis. The 33-year-old […]

Jon Gray Pulled With Hot Spot On Finger

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said that starting pitcher Jon Gray (finger) developed a "hot spot" on a finger on his pitching hand during his outing on Monday against the Diamondbacks and was pulled in the sixth inning as a result. Black said the quality of Gray's pitches were being affected. The right-hander allowed five […]

Luke Weaver Has Strained Forearm

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Luke Weaver (forearm) was diagnosed with a right forearm strain and will seek a second opinion, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Weaver was placed on the injured list on Monday, but as of now this looks like an encouraging development as long as he can avoid surgery. The 25-year-old right-hander has […]

Justin Reid Recovering From Wrist Injury

Houston Texans safety Justin Reid (wrist), who recorded 81 tackles, three interceptions (one returned for a TD), two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble in his rookie season, is eyeing a full recovery before the start of the regular season and participated fully in organized team activities. "I'm not 100 percent yet, but feeling really, […]

Broncos, Chris Harris Jr. Moving Closer To Agreement

The Denver Broncos and cornerback Chris Harris Jr. are moving closer to an agreement on a deal for a contract adjustment, according to sources. Harris is scheduled to make $8.9 million in 2019 in salary and bonuses in what was supposed to be the final year of his deal. Denver is offering the Pro Bowler […]

Tevin Coleman Most Likely To Be Lead Back

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman is the most likely back to lead the team in touches, both as a runner and receiver in 2019, in the opinion of NBC Sports' Matt Maiocco. Jerick McKinnon (knee) is coming off a torn ACL in 2018 and might not be the same runner he was pre-injury. […]

Benjamin Watson Facing Four-Game Suspension

New England Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson announced on his social media on Sunday that he is facing a four-game suspension for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy. Watson took a testosterone supplement that was legally prescribed by his doctor but banned by the league when he figured his playing days were over after the […]

Joey Bosa Not Limited Physically

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (foot), who was limited to seven regular season games in 2019 due to a left foot injury, said he's still dealing with some soreness but it hasn't limited him physically in organized team activities. “It’s not causing a limp or anything. It’s just there. It’s just something I […]

Kris Bryant, Jason Heyward Expected To Be Fine

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (neck) doesn't have a final word on his condition, but all indications are that he will be fine. Outfielder Jason Heyward (hip) says he's OK and just needed a day to make sure nothing was serious. The two players collided in the outfield on Sunday and were not in […]