Joey Votto Back At Leadoff, Matt Kemp Out

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (back) is returning to the leadoff spot on Tuesday against Braves starter Kevin Gausman. Outfielder Matt Kemp (chest) remains out after suffering a chest contusion on Sunday. Jesse Winker is in left field and is hitting third. Votto has missed the last two games and is hitting just .227 […]

Jets Want To Trade Down In First Round

The New York Jets seem "determined" to trade down from the third overall pick in the draft later this week, according to multiple NFL sources. General manager Mike Maccagnan has made it clear that he's "open" to the idea of moving down and adding picks later in the draft. The Jets only have six picks […]

Seahawks Want To Extend Bobby Wagner, Jarran Reed

Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider said the team wants to reach contract extensions with linebacker Bobby Wagner and defensive tackle Jarran Reed, who can become free agents after the 2019 season. Wagner will represent himself in contract negotiations. The 28-year-old remains the heart and soul of Seattle's defense in the post-Legion of Boom era. […]

Frank Clark Not Expected To Hold Out

Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider doesn't expect defensive end Frank Clark to hold out this summer after slapping him with the $17.1 million franchise tag for 2019. Clark and the team have until July 15 to work out a deal, and the pass-rusher will likely want $18-20 million a year for four or five […]

Jalen Ramsey, Telvin Smith Skipping Voluntary Workouts

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey and linebacker Telvin Smith are absent for the team's voluntary offseason workouts. Head coach Doug Marrone has spoken with Ramsey, who is skipping the workouts to remain closer to home. The cornerback has vowed to come back in great shape. Front-office chief Tom Coughlin has criticized both Ramsey and Smith […]

Tyler O'Neill Begins Rehab Assignment

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (elbow) is heading to Double-A Springfield to begin his rehab assignment on Tuesday. O'Neill is eligible to come off the injured list on Friday and will likely do so unless he suffers a setback on his rehab assignment. The outfielder was batting .286 with a homer and four RBI […]

Cameron Brate Cleared For Workouts

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate, who had offseason hip surgery to replace a torn labrum, is running and catching the ball without pain. He will likely be cleared for training camp but is expected to miss organized team activities and the mandatory minicamp in June. Because of poor health, Brate had only 30 […]

Chargers Pick Up Joey Bosa's Option

The Los Angeles Chargers picked up the fifth-year option on defensive end Joey Bosa on Tuesday, a source informed of the situation told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. It was the expected move for the former No. 3 overall pick in 2016 despite his injury history. Bosa has become one of the best young pass rushers […]

Jonathan Stewart Announces Retirement

Running back Jonathan Stewart signed a one-day contract to retire with the Carolina Panthers after 11 seasons in the NFL on Tuesday. He spent 10 of his seasons with Carolina and is the team's all-time leading rusher with 7,318 yards and 51 touchdowns. The 32-year-old had just six carries and 17 yards in three games […]

Bo Bichette Suffers Broken Hand

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette was diagnosed with a broken left hand after he was hit by a pitch on Monday at Triple-A Buffalo, according to sources. He will go for a second opinion. Bichette, the team's No. 2 prospect behind Vladimir Guerrero Jr., was hitting .250/.310/.404 with a homer, eight RBI and three […]

Hunter Dozier Out Tuesday

Kansas City Royals third baseman Hunter Dozier (back) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday after leaving early on Monday with lower back spasms. Chris Owings is starting at the hot corner and is batting seventh against Rays starter Ryne Stanek on Tuesday. Dozier is day-to-day, so hopefully he doesn't miss much time. He […]

Lou Trivino Dealing With Thumb Injury

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lou Trivino will likely be unavailable the next couple of games, as he's listed as day-to-day with a thumb injury on his pitching hand. The right-hander suffered the injury playing catch before the game on Sunday and was wearing a protective covering on his right thumb on Monday. He doesn't expect […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Won't Debut Against Giants

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won't come up to make his major league debut against the Giants in the series that starts on Tuesday, but he could be brought up for the homestand that begins on Friday against the A's. The top prospect in baseball is over the oblique strain he suffered […]

Daniel Murphy Won't Return Tuesday

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said that infielder Daniel Murphy (finger) is close to a return from the injured list, but it won't come on Tuesday. Murphy has played in three rehab games for Triple-A Albuquerque and should return to the team this week, possibly as early as Wednesday. He'll hit for a decent average […]

Zack Cozart Injured Monday Night

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Zack Cozart left the game in the 12th inning on Monday night after an awkward slide into second base that saw his head collide with Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu. Manager Brad Ausmus confirmed that Cozart injured his neck and head on the play, but he wouldn't say if Cozart […]

Jordy Mercer Rehabbing With Single-A

Detroit Tigers shortstop Jordy Mercer (quadriceps) has moved his rehab assignment to Single-A Lakeland for weather reasons and is expected to play in a couple of games with them this week. Mercer is a glove-first shortstop that was hitting only .233 (10-for-43) with no homers and two RBI in his first 13 games. He carries […]

Jeimer Candelario Hitting Leadoff, Josh Harrison Dropped In Order

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario is hitting leadoff on Tuesday against Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale in Game 1 of their doubleheader, while second baseman Josh Harrison drops to the seventh spot. Harrison is hitting just .122 (9-for-74) with a homer, three RBI and two steals and shouldn't be trusted in any fantasy format […]

Rafael Devers, Jackie Bradley Jr. Sitting Out

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers and outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. are not starting in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Tuesday against Tigers left-handed starter Matthew Boyd. Steve Pearce is also at first base and is hitting fifth against the lefty, with Mitch Moreland starting on the bench. Michael Chavis is at third […]

Red Sox Second Base Rehab Updates

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) has yet to begin baseball activities. Infielder Brock Holt (eye) will hit batting practice on Tuesday and he's getting closer to resuming his rehab assignment after a setback with his scratched cornea. Eduardo Nunez (back) is feeling better and was able to hit on Sunday. All three […]

Hector Velazquez To Start Tuesday, Stay In Rotation

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Hector Velazquez will start Game 2 against the Tigers on Tuesday and will stick in the rotation for a couple of turns with Nathan Eovaldi on the injured list. The 30-year-old right-hander is 0-1 this year with a 2.84 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 10 K's in 12 2/3 innings over […]

Gary Sanchez Goes Hitless In Rehab Game

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (calf) went 0-for-3 for Single-A Charleston in his first rehab game on Monday night. He caught five innings and is expected to join the team on Tuesday and be activated from the injured list in order to play against the Angels on Wednesday. Sanchez has been out since April […]

Brewers, Mets Interested In Gio Gonzalez

The Milwaukee Brewers and New York Mets are interested in free-agent starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez after he opted out of his deal with the Yankees and became a free agent on Monday, according to major league sources. The veteran southpaw has plenty of major league experience, but he also had a 6.00 ERA and 1.67 […]

Jimmy Nelson Making Progress

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson (shoulder) had another encouraging start in extended spring training on Monday, and his next stop will be a minor league rehab assignment if he bounces back as expected. The 29-year-old right-hander is nearing his season debut after missing all of 2018 following shoulder surgery. He was very serviceable in […]

Brett Anderson Could Make Next Start

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Brett Anderson, who sprained his left ankle in the third inning of his last start on Sunday, could stick in the rotation and make his next start. "I’m encouraged that he potentially makes his next start," manager Bob Melvin said. Anderson allowed two earned runs with a walk and strikeout in […]

Matt Olson Hitting Soft Toss

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (hand) was hitting soft toss on Monday. Manager Bob Melvin said that Olson will do that for the next week and should be ready for a rehab assignment after that. Olson will travel with the team on their upcoming road trip. The left-handed slugger needed surgery on his hamate […]

Aaron Sanchez Expected To Make Next Start

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez is expected to make his next start after leaving Sunday's game after four innings with a broken nail on his right middle finger. Sanchez threw just 59 pitches against the A's and said his finger had been bothering him during his prior outing on Tuesday. He had allowed […]

No Structural Damage For Brent Honeywell

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Brent Honeywell had his sore right elbow examined by Dr. James Andrews, and no structural damage was found. Honeywell will remain shut down after recovering from Tommy John surgery, but he should be back in weeks and not months if he responds well to the rest. The right-hander is the […]

Robinson Cano Wearing Soft Cast

X-rays have come back negative on New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (hand), but he's not out of the woods yet and was wearing a soft cast after the game on Sunday. Cano was hit by a pitch on Sunday and was too sore to play on Monday, but it looks like he's just […]

Freddy Peralta Throws Monday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (shoulder) had a light bullpen session on Monday, but it's unclear when he'll return from the injured list. Peralta has potential but was entirely hit or miss in his four starts so far this year, posting a 7.13 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 22 strikeouts in 17 2/3 innings. The […]

Elvis Andrus Injured Monday

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus left the game early in the seventh inning on Monday as a precaution after he suffered a right hand contusion after being hit by a pitch in the first inning. Andrus was hitless in three plate appearances with two strikeouts before departing. He's hitting an impressive .354/.404/.561 on the season […]