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 […]

N'Keal Harry Has Impressed

New England Patriots rookie wide receiver N'Keal Harry has impressed backup quarterback Brian Hoyer so far in organized team activities and the improvements he's made on a day-to-day basis. The 6-foot-2, 228-pound Harry has a large catch radius and lined up in multiple spots and seemed to know where he was going. Head coach Bill […]

Allen Hurns Expected To Return For Training Camp

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Allen Hurns (ankle, leg) is expected to return at some point in training camp after suffering a gruesome lower leg injury in the playoffs last season. He continues to rehab a dislocated left ankle and fractured left fibula, and the Cowboys will give him a chance to win a starting job […]

Dwayne Haskins Looking Good At OTAs

Washington Redskins rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins is displaying the traits that made him the 15th overall pick in the draft in organized team activities. Head coach Jay Gruden is using this time to see if Haskins will be a serious competitor to Case Keenum for the Week 1 job. Colt McCoy will also enter the […]

Joey Votto Out For Game 2 Monday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto is not in the starting lineup for Game 2 of a doubleheader on Monday. Derek Dietrich will start at first base and hit cleanup against rookie Mitch Keller, who will be making his major league debut. Dietrich went hitless with a strikeout in three plate appearances in the first […]

Robinson Cano To Resume Baseball Activities Soon

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (quadriceps) is with the team on their road trip and is ready to do baseball activities on the field. He is ahead of both Jeff McNeil (hamstring) and outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) in his rehab at this point. It's good news that Cano is making good progress, but […]

Mitch Garver Beginning Rehab Assignment

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (ankle) is headed to a rehab assignment with Double-A Pensacola. He has yet to run the bases yet, but his ankle has been healthy and his rehab assignment isn't expected to be a long one. Garver could be back with the Twins this weekend, barring any setbacks. The 28-year-old has […]

Dodgers Recalling Catching Prospect

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed catcher Austin Barnes (groin) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a minor groin injury and called up catcher Will Smith from the minors in a corresponding move. Barnes is expected to miss the minimum 10 days, so Smith's stay in the big leagues may be short as he […]

Aaron Sanchez Expects To Avoid Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (finger) doesn't expect to land on the injured list after leaving his start early on Monday with a right middle finger nail avulsion. Sanchez was pulled after allowing one run in three innings against the Rays on Monday. He's dealt with finger injuries all too often over the […]

Jared Cook Impressing Saints

New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook has impressed quarterback Drew Brees so far during organized team activities. "He’s got great length, so he’s got a big catch radius. You feel confident with those 50-50 balls. You feel like there’s a lot of places where you can throw it where he can get it and […]

Edwin Encarnacion Sitting Out Monday

Seattle Mariners first baseman/designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion is not in the starting lineup on Monday. Jay Bruce will play first base and will hit sixth on Monday against Rangers starting pitcher Lance Lynn. Bruce has power, 13 homers and 27 RBI in 154 at-bats, but he's also hitting just .208 (32-for-154) in his 43 games […]

Josh Harrison Injured Monday, Will Undergo MRI

Detroit Tigers second baseman Josh Harrison (hamstring) left the game early on Monday with a left hamstring cramp, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. Harrison will undergo an MRI exam on Tuesday. There's a decent chance that Harrison will need to go back on the injured list as a result, but stay tuned for an update […]

Nick Tropeano To Start Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Nick Tropeano will be called up from the minors in order to start on Tuesday against the A's. It will be his first outing in the majors this year after posting an ugly 7.66 ERA in 22 1/3 innings at Triple-A Salt Lake. Tropeano had a 4.74 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, […]

J.C. Ramirez To Start Rehab Assignment Thursday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher J.C. Ramirez (elbow), who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, will start his rehab assignment with High-A Inland Empire on Thursday. Ramirez made just two starts in 2018 before his injury but had a 4.15 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 6.4 K/9 in 27 outings (24 starts) for the Angels in […]

James Paxton Likely To Start Wednesday

New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton (knee) has been cleared to come off the injured list and will likely start on Wednesday against the Padres. Paxton might have to deal with some knee pain moving forward, but it's not enough to keep him out of the starting rotation. The 30-year-old has been solid for […]

Didi Gregorius Moving Rehab To Triple-A

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (elbow) will move his rehab assignment to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday. Manager Aaron Boone said over the weekend that it Gregorius could be one or two weeks away from a return. Gregorius is returning quickly from Tommy John surgery and should be scooped up in all leagues if he's […]

David Price To Start Tuesday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (illness) will start at home on Tuesday against the Indians after leaving his start after facing just three batters on Saturday because of flu-like symptoms. Price's velocity was also down in the outing and his two-seamer averaged just 90.6 mph. Ryan Weber will now start on Wednesday against […]

Jose Altuve May Need Third Rehab Game

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (hamstring) went 1-for-4 with a single in his second rehab game with Triple-A Round Rock on Monday, and manager A.J. Hinch said that Altuve might require a third game on his rehab assignment. Altuve could return from the injured list either Tuesday or Wednesday, depending on if he plays […]

Aaron Sanchez Leaves Start Early On Monday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (finger) left his start early on Monday with a nail avulsion on his right middle finger. Sanchez had allowed six hits and a run while walking two and striking out one in three innings of work against the Rays before being pulled. Finger issues continue to plague Sanchez, […]

Heliot Ramos Comes Off Injured List In Minors

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos (knee) came off the injured list at High-A San Jose on Monday, according to San Jose play-by-play announcer Joe Ritzo. Ramos missed 28 games with a sprained knee and last played on April 24. He'll return to a slash line of .270/.422/.587 with five home runs, 11 RBI and […]

Jon Jay Close To Rehab Assignment

Chicago White Sox outfielder Jon Jay (groin), who has been out since spring training, has been playing consecutive games at extended spring training and is close to going on a minor league rehab assignment. The 34-year-old was expected to be the team's Opening Day right fielder and leadoff man before he was injured, and there […]

Alex Wood Hoping To Start Rehab Assignment Soon

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Alex Wood (back), who has been out with lower back spasms since spring training, started a throwing program last week but has yet to throw off a mound. "I’m kind of right in the middle of my rehab," Wood said. "I haven’t looked at my exact schedule, but I’m probably 2 […]

Dustin Pedroia Unsure Of Future

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee), who is not considering another surgery, said he's unsure if he'll be able to play again. "I'm at a point right now where I need some time. That's what my status is," Pedroia said. The veteran second baseman has been shut down on his rehab assignment with […]

Mitch Moreland Out With Knee Injury

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland (knee) is out of the starting lineup on Monday after taking a hard-hit ball to his knee in the series against the Astros over the weekend. Michael Chavis is playing first base and is hitting sixth against Indians starting pitcher Jefry Rodriguez, while Brock Holt, who was activated […]

Jonathan Lucroy Scratched With Illness

Los Angeles Angels catcher Jonathan Lucroy (illness) was scratched from the starting lineup on Monday with a stomach virus. Dustin Garneau will now do the catching and hit eighth against A's starting pitcher Chris Bassitt. Garneau should be avoided in all fantasy leagues. Lucroy has looked better with the bat this year in his first […]

Collin McHugh Needs More Time

Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch said that pitcher Collin McHugh (elbow) "is going to need a little more down time" as he recovers from right elbow soreness that landed him on the injured list last week. "He’s played catch a couple days and has not seen any progress. He’s not any closer than he was […]

Pedro Strop To Begin Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Pedro Strop (hamstring) is scheduled to start his rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday. Strop should be ready to rejoin the Cubs very shortly, barring setbacks on his rehab assignment. The right-hander opened the season as the club's closer in the absence of Brandon Morrow, and he could return to […]

Mychal Givens Temporarily Demoted From Closer Role

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that the team will look to get closer Mychal Givens back into high-leverage spots eventually given his recent struggles. Hyde was non-committal when asked who might get the team's next save opportunity. Givens has allowed eight earned runs on three homers while walking six and striking out three in […]