Nick Pivetta Sent Down, Jerad Eickhoff Lands In Rotation

The Philadelphia Phillies optioned starting pitcher Nick Pivetta to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday to "go down and get his confidence back," according to general manager Matt Klentak. Pivetta allowed seven hits and three runs in five innings in a win over the Mets on Tuesday, but he sports an 8.35 ERA through four starts. […]

Jed Lowrie To Take Batting Practice

New York Mets third baseman Jed Lowrie (knee) will head to the team's spring training complex in Florida to begin taking live batting practice, although he's not yet scheduled for a rehab assignment. Lowrie has been slow to recover from a sprained capsule in his knee, but this represents notable progress. Fantasy owners shouldn't expect […]

Lorenzo Cain Resting Against Cardinals

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Ben Gamel will start in center field and bat leadoff against Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha. Gamel doesn't have a home run yet this year and is hitting .267 (8-for-30) with only two RBI, but he's a worthwhile consideration as a DFS […]

Jean Segura Not Expected To Land On Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies don't expect shortstop Jean Segura (hamstring) to go on the injured list, but he will not play on Wednesday against the Mets. Segura suffered a mild hamstring strain running the bases Tuesday night. Scott Kingery is starting at short on Wednesday and is hitting second against Mets starter Zack Wheeler. Kingery has […]

Joey Wendle To Play In Extended Spring Games

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Joey Wendle (hamstring) is scheduled to play in extended spring training games in Florida on Wednesday and Thursday after he strained his left hamstring on March 31. He did infield drills and batting practice on Tuesday, and he could be activated from the injured list sometime this weekend if he can […]

Brandon Nimmo Not Playing Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday after coming out of the game early on Tuesday with neck issues. Jeff McNeil is playing left field and hitting leadoff against Phillies starter Jake Arrieta. It's unclear exactly what Nimmo is dealing with, but he's hoping to return to […]

Francisco Lindor Homers In First Rehab Game

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (ankle) homered in his first rehab game with Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday. He left the game in the sixth inning and finished the game 2-for-4 with a groundout, single and strikeout. The All-Star shortstop missed all of spring training while dealing with a calf strain and then sprained his ankle […]

Hot Prospects To Watch - Toussaint, Cease, Manning

All eyes continue to be on Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the No. 1 overall prospect, as he works his way back from an oblique strain in spring training. The 20-year-old looks to be fully healthy and is now slashing .360/.448/.560 with a homer and six RBI in seven games for High-A Dunedin and Triple-A Buffalo. It […]

Darius Leonard Wants To Play Lighter

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard weighed 234 pounds when he was drafted last April. The All-Pro was down to around 217 pounds in the final few games of the season but is now at 221 pounds and is hoping to keep his weight below the 225 mark as he enters his sophomore season. "I’m not […]

Kyler Murray Won't Visit With Redskins

Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray no longer plans on visiting with the Washington Redskins this week, according to a source with knowledge of the scheduled visit. This could be nothing, but it could also be further evidence that Murray is expected to be selected by the Cardinals with the No. 1 overall pick in this year's […]

T.J. Yeldon Visits With Bills

Free-agent running back T.J. Yeldon visited with the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday. Yeldon's best year came in his rookie season with Jacksonville back in 2015 when he ran 182 times for 740 yards and two touchdowns. He's scored just six times in his four-year career and would just be running back depth in Buffalo behind […]

Xavier Grimble Signs Tender With Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Xavier Grimble signed his restricted free-agent tender offer on Tuesday. Grimble played in all 16 games last year and 44 of his 48 games with the team in the last three years. He has 22 catches for 236 yards and three touchdowns in his career and is mainly a blocking tight […]

David Moore Signs Tender

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver David Moore signed his restricted free-agent tender offer on Tuesday. Moore emerged in his rookie season to catch 26 passes for 445 yards (17.1 yards per catch) and five touchdowns in a full season. He's third on the depth chart behind Doug Baldwin and Tyler Lockett, but Moore could take the […]

Corey Clement Expects To Be Ready For Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement (knee) said that he expects to be ready for Week 1 in 2019. He also said that his 2018 injury wasn't related to his ACL. The 24-year-old ran the ball 68 times for 259 yards and two touchdowns in his 11 games last season. With the Eagles adding Jordan […]

Ryne Stanek To Serve As Opener Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryne Stanek will start on Wednesday against the Orioles. The right-hander has been a nice weapon for Tampa, posting a tidy 2.16 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 10.8 K/9 in his seven outings (three starts) over 8 1/3 innings. While the matchup is a great one, Stanek is only expected to go […]

Justin Upton To Have Boot Removed In A Week

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (toe) is scheduled to have his walking boot removed in around a week. He's not expected to return until late May or early June due to left turf toe. An already weak Angels lineup will suffer for most of the first half of the season without the power-hitting Upton […]

Andrew Heaney To Get On Mound In 10-12 Days

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (elbow) played catch up to 110 feet on Tuesday and is expected to get back on a mound in the next 10 to 12 days, according to general manager Billy Eppler. Heaney has yet to make his season debut but has the stuff to be the Halos best […]

Nick Tropeano Throws In Game Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Nick Tropeano (shoulder) threw three innings and 45 pitches in an extended spring training game on Tuesday in Arizona and will continue to build up his pitch count. When he's healthy, he's likely to be sent to Triple-A Salt Lake to give the Angels starting pitching depth. The right-hander had […]

Russell Martin Slowly Recovering

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Russell Martin (back) said he is getting "better" but "not as fast as I would like." The veteran backstop has been playing catch but hasn't done any other baseball activities. The 36-year-old had five hits in 15 at-bats with a home run before his injury. He'll strictly serve as a backup […]

Harrison Bader Feeling Better

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader (hamstring) tested his legs before the game on Tuesday and said he's "doing much better." Bader has been out since Sunday, but it sounds like he could return as soon as Wednesday. The 24-year-old is hitting just .179 (7-for-39) with two homers and five RBI to begin the season, […]

Jean Segura Injures Hamstring Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura left the game early on Tuesday night with a mild left hamstring strain. Segura apparently hurt himself running the bases. He had a double and a run scored in his two plate appearances before leaving and is batting .328 with a homer, five doubles and 10 RBI on the season. […]

Eric Stamets Sent Down By Tribe

The Cleveland Indians optioned shortstop Eric Stamets to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday and called up infielder Mike Freeman from Columbus in a corresponding move. Stamets hit just .049 (2-for-48) with two RBI, 24 strikeouts and five walks in 15 games while filling in for Francisco Lindor (calf). Freeman can handle the bat a bit more, […]

Matt Olson Swings Fungo Bat

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (hand) swung a fungo bat for the first time on Tuesday. Next up for him will be to hold a bat and then to hit off a tee. Olson needed surgery for a fractured hamate bone in his hand and won't return until next month. The left-handed hitter has […]

David Dahl, Ryan McMahon Nearing Returns

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl (abdomen) and second baseman Ryan McMahon (elbow) both played in extended spring training games on Tuesday and will do so again on Wednesday. Dahl is eligible to come off the injured list on Thursday. Both players should return to everyday playing time when they are fully healthy, with Dahl being […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Won't Need Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu (groin) will not need a rehab start and will return to the starting rotation in the next week, according to manager Dave Roberts. It's great news for the Dodgers, as Ryu was pitching very well before his injury, going 2-0 with a nice 3.07 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and […]

Justin Turner Day-To-Day With Ankle, Hamstring Issues

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (ankle, hamstring) didn't start on Tuesday night after he fouled a pitch off his left ankle in batting practice on Monday. He's also dealing with left hamstring tightness but is listed as day-to-day. It sounds as though Turner could be back in the lineup as soon as Wednesday, […]

Nationals, Anthony Rendon Talking Contract Extension

The Washington Nationals and third baseman Anthony Rendon have resumed contract-extension talks during the season. Rendon and general manager Mike Rizzo met on Tuesday before the team took batting practice, according to multiple sources familiar with the meeting. The two sides remained "far apart" after the last meeting in spring training, but both sides are […]

Ken Giles Available Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays closer Ken Giles (illness) threw a successful side session before the game on Tuesday and will be available to pitch. Giles was unavailable on Monday night because he was under the weather, and Joe Biagini filled in for the save. The hard-throwing right-hander has been good for Toronto so far this year, […]

Patriots Signing Demaryius Thomas

The New England Patriots are signing free-agent wide receiver Demaryius Thomas to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday, according to a source. It's an intriguing landing spot for the aging and injured receiver, but he'll have to prove his health to fantasy owners first after suffering an Achilles tear with Houston last season. Thomas had five […]

Cowboys Discussing Extension With Amari Cooper

The Dallas Cowboys are having active discussions on a contract extension for wide receiver Amari Cooper, according to executive vice president Stephen Jones. Cooper had two 1,000-yard seasons in his first two years with the Raiders and then disappeared and was traded to Dallas for a first-round pick last year. The 24-year-old was a godsend […]