Danny Salazar Making Good Progress

Cleveland Indians pitcher Danny Salazar (shoulder) started throwing live batting practice for the first time on Tuesday, and manager Terry Francona said the right-hander has been making solid progress since then. The 29-year-old missed all of 2018 due to injury but should help the Indians out for the second half of this season. It's unclear […]

Bradley Zimmer Could Return In Two Weeks

Cleveland Indians outfielder Bradley Zimmer (shoulder) could need about two weeks before the team decides if he's ready to return to make his season debut if he's cleared on Saturday to start a rehab assignment at Triple-A, according to manager Terry Francona. Zimmer played in only 34 games for the Tribe last year due to […]

Mike Clevinger To Start Rehab Assignment Next Week

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (back) will throw a simulated game on Saturday in extended spring training and if everything goes well, manager Terry Francona said the right-hander will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus on Monday. The 28-year-old made just two starts this year before suffering an upper back strain on April […]

Phillies Discussing Jay Bruce

The Philadelphia Phillies are in discussions to acquire first baseman/outfielder Jay Bruce from the Seattle Mariners on Saturday, although the talks aren't far enough along that a deal is imminent, according to a source. With Rhys Hoskins at first base and Bryce Harper, Andrew McCutchen and Scott Kingery patrolling the outfield, Bruce would mostly be […]

Nelson Cruz Starting Rehab Assignment This Weekend

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (wrist) is set to start his rehab assignment with Single-A Fort Myers on Saturday. Barring any setbacks, it's possible the veteran slugger returns from the injured list as soon as Monday. The 38-year-old is hitting .270/.354/.508 on the season with seven home runs, 19 runs scored and 22 RBI […]

Steve Pearce Placed On Injured List

The Boston Red Sox placed first baseman Steve Pearce (back) on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a lower back strain and recalled first baseman/outfielder Sam Travis from Triple-A Pawtucket in a corresponding move. Pearce had done very little after winning the World Series MVP, hitting just .180/.245/.258 with a homer and nine RBI […]

Josh Norman Unlikely To Be Released

The Washington Redskins are unlikely to release cornerback Josh Norman as a post-June 1 cut. The 31-year-old is scheduled to count $14.5 million against the salary cap in 2019, with none of it guaranteed. The team would save $11.5 million against the salary cap and eat $3 million in dead money this season and next […]

Kenneth Dixon Sitting Out OTAs

Baltimore Ravens running back Kenneth Dixon sat out of organized team activities for an undisclosed reason. Dixon played in just six games last year due to injury and had 60 carries for 333 yards (5.6 average) and two touchdowns. The 25-year-old missed all of the 2017 season and has played in 18 games since being a […]

J.P. Crawford Hoping For Short Stay On Injured List

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (ankle) has been working out in a pool to get the swelling out of his sprained left ankle, and he's already off crutches and out of a walking boot. He's hoping for a short stay on the 10-day injured list, and manager Scott Servais is optimistic the shortstop can return […]

Erik Swanson On Injured List In Minors

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Erik Swanson (hamstring) went on the injured list on Friday with a hamstring issue in the minors. Swanson, the team's No. 9 prospect per MLB Pipeline, struggled in six starts and one relief outing for the M's earlier this year, going 1-5 with an 8.04 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, five walks and […]

Yusei Kikuchi Could Have Next Start Skipped

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais will sit down with starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi to lay out a plan for his next scheduled start on Tuesday against the Astros. There is a possibility that his start will be skipped completely. The M's indicated at the start of the year that they wanted to limit the 27-year-old's […]

C.J. Cron Sitting Out Saturday

Minnesota Twins first baseman C.J. Cron is not in the starting lineup on Saturday. Cron has been a very good waiver wire pickup this year, hitting .270/.336/.529 with 13 home runs, 29 runs and 35 RBI in 189 at-bats for the powerful Twins lineup. He'll get a day of rest. Marwin Gonzalez is at first […]

Rays Recall Nathaniel Lowe Saturday

The Tampa Bay Rays recalled first baseman Nathaniel Lowe from Triple-A Durham on Saturday and optioned reliever Adam Kolarek to Durham in a corresponding move. Lowe, the team's No. 8 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, has hit .257/.390/.424 with three home runs and 20 RBI in 40 games on the farm in 2018 and has the […]

Jake Lamb Could Start Rehab Assignment Next Week

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman/first baseman Jake Lamb (quadriceps) ran on dirt with spikes on for the first time recently and could start a rehab assignment next week. Lamb had four hits in 15 at-bats (.267) before his injury, and he could return to a platoon at first base with the struggling Christian Walker when he's […]

David Peralta Heading To Extended Spring Training Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta (shoulder) received a cortisone shot in his AC joint on Friday and was scheduled to take batting practice. The plan is for him to get some at-bats in an extended spring training game on Saturday. Peralta could skip a rehab assignment and return next week, but that's undecided right now. […]

Luke Weaver Elects To Rehab UCL Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Luke Weaver (elbow) was diagnosed with a mild right flexor pronator strain and mild right UCL sprain in his right elbow, but he will not need surgery. However, he's still likely to be out for an extended period of time while treating the injury conservatively through rest and rehab. Arizona isn't […]

Miguel Cabrera To Undergo MRI Saturday

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (knee) will undergo an MRI exam on his right knee on Saturday. "I felt it at the plate the last three games -- I didn't use my legs too much. It's hard because I want to be on the field. I want to be able to hit and play […]

Edwin Encarnacion Scratched After Dental Procedure

Seattle Mariners first baseman Edwin Encarnacion (teeth) has been scratched from the lineup on Friday after undergoing a dental procedure. Daniel Vogelbach is replacing him as the designated hitter and will bat sixth against Angels left-handed starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs. Vogelbach has come back down to Earth a bit in the last 28 days, hitting […]

Miguel Cabrera Injured Friday

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (knee) left the game early on Friday with right knee soreness and is considered day-to-day. Cabrera was hitless with a strikeout in three plate appearances before leaving and is now hitting .284/.356/.356 with two home runs and 22 RBI on the season. The 36-year-old can still hit, but he's […]

Aaron Sanchez On Track For Sunday Start

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (finger) threw his bullpen session on Friday and is scheduled to start against the Rockies on the road Sunday after cracking his fingernail in his last start. The finger issues just aren't going away for Sanchez, which is part of the risk in owning him. The right-hander is […]

Steve Pearce Suffers Back Spasms Friday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Steve Pearce (back) left the game early with back spasms on Friday and is listed as day-to-day. The 36-year-old was hitless in his only plate appearance before leaving. It's been all downhill since Pearce won the World Series MVP, as he's hitting .180/.245/.258 with a homer and nine RBI in […]

Todd Gurley Unlikely To Appear In Preseason

Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead said it's unlikely that running back Todd Gurley (knees) takes part in preseason action this year. The Rams are one of the most cautious teams when it comes to playing their starters in the preseason, so Gurley won't be the only one sitting out. Chronic knee issues have […]

Josh Oliver Impressing Coaching Staff

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie tight end Josh Oliver is showing consistency and impressing the coaching staff during organized team activities. The third-round pick has caught the eye of head coach Doug Marrone. “The transition of what we were able to see on tape to what he’s been able to do on the field has been great,” […]

Delanie Walker Takes Part In 7-On-7 Drills

Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (ankle) took part in 7-on-7 drills at organized team activities while he works his way back from a season-ending ankle injury last season. He was injured in the season opener in 2018 and managed four catches for 52 yards before his season ended. Walker, going into his age-35 campaign, […]

Albert Pujols Starting On Bench

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols is not in the starting lineup on Friday. Jared Walsh will start at first base and bat eighth against Mariners starting pitcher Mike Leake. Tommy La Stella is also hitting leadoff, while David Fletcher moves to the No. 7 spot. Pujols just doesn't have much left these days. […]

Maikel Franco Sitting Out Friday

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco is not in the starting lineup on Friday. Scott Kingery will play the hot corner and hit seventh, while Nick Williams is hitting eighth and starting in left field against Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda. After a blazing start, Franco has cooled off significantly, hitting .160/.200/.247 with a homer […]

Daniel Vogelbach, Omar Narvaez Out Versus Lefty

Seattle Mariners first baseman Daniel Vogelbach and catcher Omar Narvaez are out of the starting lineup on Friday against Angels left-handed starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs. Jay Bruce is starting at first and is hitting seventh, while Tom Murphy is doing the catching and batting eighth. Dylan Moore is also getting a start at the 6 […]

Dominic Smith Back In Left Field, Two-Hole

New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith is in left field and is batting second again on Friday against Diamondbacks starting pitcher Jon Duplantier, who will be making his first major league start. Smith has started the last two games against right-handers, with J.D. Davis getting the nod against southpaws. Smith is hitting an incredible […]

Nick Margevicius Coming Up To Start Saturday

The San Diego Padres will recall starting pitcher Nick Margevicius from the minors in order to start on Saturday against the Marlins. The 22-year-old left-hander has been up and down in his nine starts for the Friars this year, posting a 2-5 record, 4.96 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 15 walks and 33 strikeouts over 45 1/3 […]

Kevin Cron Sent Down Friday

The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned infielder Kevin Cron to Triple-A Reno on Friday to make room for starting pitcher Jon Duplantier, who is being called up from Reno to start against the Mets on Friday. Cron, 26, had three hits in 13 at-bats (.231) with two runs and two RBI in his brief time in the […]