Addison Russell To Work At Second Base

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon said that shortstop Addison Russell will see repetitions at second base while on his minor league rehab assignment. Russell is nearing a return from his 40-game suspension for domestic violence, and he could be an option for the Cubs start next Friday, May 3. However, he is unlikely to play […]

Five Teams Could Potentially Move Down

The New York Jets (No. 3), Detroit Lions (No. 8), Miami Dolphins (No. 13), Seattle Seahawks (No. 21, 29) and Los Angeles Rams (No. 31) are the teams showing the most interest in moving down in the draft, according to sources. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Rams have already received calls from teams interested […]

Redskins Aren't Serious About Trading Up

The Washington Redskins aren't very serious about trading up in the first round into the top five picks, according to sources. Washington's calls about trading up are "Bruce Allen being Bruce Allen." Washington sits at No. 15 overall and could really use a quarterback despite trading for Case Keenum in the offseason. However, it doesn't […]

Yankees Acquire Cameron Maybin

The New York Yankees acquired outfielder Cameron Maybin from the Indians on Thursday, but it's unclear what they gave up in return. Maybin can play all three outfield positions and could see immediate playing time with all the injuries to New York's outfield in the opening month. However, the 32-year-old was hitting just .216/.388/.275 with […]

Falcons Willing To Trade Up In First Round

The Atlanta Falcons have shown a willingness to trade up into the top 10 picks of the first round on Thursday. The Falcons currently own the No. 14 overall pick in the first round, but they are expected to use one or more of their nine draft picks this year to move up, most likely […]

Raiders Like Dwayne Haskins

The Oakland Raiders moved Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins up their draft board late this week, according to a source. Haskins impressed the Raiders during his workout, and he could be an option for them at No. 4 overall, but it would certainly be a surprising pick with Derek Carr already on the roster and […]

Joc Pederson, Corey Seager, Max Muncy Out Against Lefty

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson, shortstop Corey Seager and first baseman Max Muncy are not in the lineup against Cubs left-handed starter Jon Lester on Thursday. It's the third straight day the Dodgers have faced a lefty, so Pederson and Muncy have now sat out the last three games. Alex Verdugo is starting in […]

Adam Frazier, Bryan Reynolds, Melky Cabrera Out

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier and outfielders Bryan Reynolds (quadriceps) and Melky Cabrera are out of the starting lineup on Thursday. Colin Moran is at second and hitting third, J.B. Shuck is in left and is batting sixth and Jason Martin will start in center and bat eighth against Diamondbacks starter Zack Greinke. Reynolds […]

David Peralta, Wilmer Flores Sitting

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta and infielder Wilmer Flores are not in the starting lineup on Thursday. It looks to be a normal day off for both players. Ildemaro Vargas draws the start at the keystone and is hitting second, while Blake Swihart is in right field and is hitting sixth against Pirates starter Jameson […]

Casey Mize Promoted To Double-A

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize, the team's top prospect and No. 16 overall per MLB Pipeline, has been promoted from High-A Lakeland to Double-A Erie. The first overall pick of last year's draft allowed one run on seven hits in 26 innings (0.35 ERA, 0.30 WHIP) while striking out 25 and walking one in […]

Clint Frazier Headed To Injured List

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (ankle) will head to the injured list, and manager Aaron Boone said Frazier has a partial tear in his left ankle. The Yankees think it could be 10 to 14 days before he's ready to return. As if the Yankees weren't already injured enough, they're now losing their hottest […]

Hot Prospects To Watch - Tucker, Reynolds, Alvarez

We're into the third week of the minor league season and prospects are already finding their way onto big league rosters and making an impact at the next level. Elsewhere, some of the biggest prospect names of 2019 are fighting their way back from injury. Nick Senzel, the Reds top prospect, will join Triple-A Louisville […]

Ezekiel Ansah To Be Cleared By August

Free-agent defensive end Ezekiel Ansah (shoulder) had positive reviews from Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Monday, and he could be cleared by mid-August. Ansah's shoulder is structurally sound, but he still needs to gain strength in it heading into the 2019 season. The pass rusher visited with the Ravens on Wednesday and will surely be added […]

DeForest Buckner's Fifth-Year Option Exercised

The San Francisco 49ers exercised their fifth-year option on defensive end DeForest Buckner on Wednesday. The 2018 Pro Bowler was taken in the first round as the No. 7 pick in 2017 and has started all 47 games he's appeared in over three seasons. Buckner has 215 tackles, 21 sacks, eight passes defensed, three fumble […]

Bengals Not Expected To Go With QB Early

The feeling around the league is that the Cincinnati Bengals aren't in the quarterback market for the first round of the draft on Thursday, especially not with the 11th overall pick. Andy Dalton had a disappointing year due to injury in 2018, but he could be on the hot seat in Cincy if he falters […]

Case Keenum Not Locked In As Starter

Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum isn't necessarily viewed as the starter inside the team's building. Colt McCoy, despite undergoing another leg procedure recently, is still a possibility to become the starter heading into the season. It means that the Redskins are very much in the mix to draft a quarterback, possibly even in the first […]

No Charges Filed Against Tyreek Hill

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill won't face charges, but Johnson County District Attorney Steve Howe said he thinks a crime was committed against Hill's 3-year-old son. Investigators couldn't determine who committed the crime in which the boy suffered a broken arm. Hill and his fiance could ultimately lose custody of the child, and […]

Roman Quinn Exits With Groin Strain

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Roman Quinn left the game early on Wednesday with a right groin strain. He'll be re-examined on Thursday. It's an injury that could put him back on the injured list after getting a late start to the year with an oblique strain. Quinn had a single, RBI and strikeout in four plate […]

Troy Tulowitzki Nearing Game Action

New York Yankees shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (calf) has faced live pitching in Florida and could be close to playing games in extended spring training. Given Tulo's extensive injury history, the Yankees will make sure not to rush the veteran back, even though they need all the help they can get right now with an injury-depleted […]

Miguel Andujar Could Play In Extended Spring Games This Weekend

New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar (shoulder) could play third base in extended spring training games this weekend, according to manager Aaron Boone. The 24-year-old was a finalist for American League Rookie of the Year last year with an impressive slash line of .297/.328/.527 with 27 home runs and 92 RBI in 149 games, […]

Taylor Hearn To Start Thursday

The Texas Rangers will call up starting pitcher Taylor Hearn from Triple-A to make his major league debut and start against the Mariners on Thursday. Hearn, who was acquired from the Pirates last year in the Keone Kela trade, has struck out 26 hitters in 20 innings in his four starts for Nashville, but he's […]

Tyler Skaggs To Start Friday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs, who has been out since April 12 with a sprained left ankle, will return from the 10-day injured list and make the start on Friday at the Royals. The left-hander threw two bullpen sessions of more than 40 pitches and has been cleared to return. It'll be a […]

Angels To Use Closer-By-Committee Approach

Los Angeles Angels manager Brad Ausmus said he plans to use a combination of relief pitchers Ty Buttrey, Hansel Robles and Luis Garcia in the ninth inning moving forward until Cody Allen turns it around in low-leverage situations. Allen has been bumped from the closer role after allowing at least one run in four straight […]

Shohei Ohtani Faces Live Pitching

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) had four plate appearances in a simulated game at Angel Stadium on Wednesday, according to manager Brad Ausmus. The Japanese two-way star walked twice, hit one hard in the gap and had another live drive to the outfield. Ohtani had Tommy John surgery last October and is […]

Clint Frazier Headed For MRI

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (ankle) is heading for an MRI exam on his injured left ankle. Frazier has been a godsend to the beat up Yankees outfield -- Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge and Aaron Hicks are all on the injured list -- hitting .324/.342/.632 with six home runs and 17 RBI in 68 […]

Giancarlo Stanton Healed From Biceps Strain

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (biceps, shoulder) is completely healed from his biceps strain, but he required a cortisone shot in his left shoulder. He will rejoin the team on their road trip to Arizona, where he could ramp up his swinging. It's unclear if Stanton will go on a rehab assignment before returning, […]

Eduardo Nunez Could Start Rehab Assignment Soon

Boston Red Sox infielder Eduardo Nunez (back) took around 300 swings on Tuesday and could start a minor league rehab assignment in the coming days. The Red Sox could get Nunez, Brock Holt (eye) and Dustin Pedroia (knee) back in short order, which will mean that rookie Michael Chavis will likely head back to the […]

Dustin Pedroia Works Out Wednesday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) hit and did some running on Wednesday. Pedroia is on the 10-day injured list, but the team won't rush him back after he missed all of last season recovering from knee surgery. The veteran second baseman doesn't have much left at this point and will share playing […]

Scott Schebler Out Against Braves

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Phillip Ervin is in center field and is hitting seventh against Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka. Schebler is batting just .153/.254/.271 with two home runs and five RBI on the year and could continue to lose playing time if he doesn't turn […]

Dolphins Considering QB With Their First Pick

The Miami Dolphins have interest in selecting a quarterback with the No. 13 overall pick in Thursday's first round, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The team had private workouts with Ohio State's Dwayne Haskins, Duke's Daniel Jones and Missouri's Drew Lock. Ryan Fitzpatrick is currently Miami's starter in a rebuilding phase, but the Dolphins […]