Michael Roberts Must Prove He Belongs

Detroit Lions tight end Michael Roberts must prove he belongs on the roster this offseason after the team added veterans at the position in free agency and drafted rookies as well. Jesse James and Logan Thomas were added in free agency and T.J. Hockenson (first round) and Isaac Nauta were taken in the draft. Roberts, […]

Lions Could Use Three Tight Ends Often

The Detroit Lions could use three tight end sets often based on the way they're rolling personnel into practices this week. Jesse James, rookie T.J. Hockenson, Michael Roberts and Logan Thomas are all big bodies and can create mismatches based on personnel. The most intriguing of those names is Hockenson, who was a first-round pick […]

Wade Davis Could Return This Weekend

Colorado Rockies closer Wade Davis (back) feels ready to return after his throwing session on Wednesday and could be activated during the series against the Mets this weekend. The veteran should return to the closer's role immediately after posting a 2.45 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, seven saves and 18 strikeouts in 14 2/3 innings before his […]

Mo Alie-Cox Has Shown Improvement

Indianapolis Colts tight end Mo Alie-Cox, who is working as the No. 1 tight end in offseason workouts with Jack Doyle (hip) and Eric Ebron (groin) out, has shown incredible improvement from where he was two years ago. However, barring injuries to Doyle and/or Ebron during the year, Alie-Cox will have a limited role in […]

Cam Sims Standing Out

Washington Redskins wide receiver Cam Sims has been standing out in practices this week and has developed a solid rapport with quarterbacks Case Keenum and rookie Dwayne Haskins. Sims showed big-play ability in 11-on-11 drills and scored a 60-yard touchdown on a pass from Keenum on Tuesday. Sims has yet to be active in an […]

Paul Richardson Limited In Practice

Washington Redskins wide receiver Paul Richardson (shoulder) was in full uniform at practice on Tuesday but was limited as he continues to recover from a shoulder injury that landed him on Injured Reserve in November. He went through individual workouts but stood off to the side for 7-on-7 and team drills. The 27-year-old should be […]

Case Keenum Sharper Than Dwayne Haskins In Practice

Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum was sharper than rookie Dwayne Haskins in minicamp practice on Tuesday. Haskins also had moments of success, but he was somewhat inconsistent throwing the ball in the face of constant pressure. He also made a questionable decision in a two-minute drill when he took off running with a few seconds […]

Diamondbacks Interested In Mike Leake

The Arizona Diamondbacks were working on a trade to acquire Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Mike Leake earlier this week, according to MLB sources. Leake took the mound on Wednesday against the Astros and threw a complete game. There's a chance that his performance on Wednesday could re-open the talks between the two teams or generate […]

Hunter Strickland, Felix Hernandez Throw Bullpens Thursday

Seattle Mariners closer Hunter Strickland (lat) and starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (lat) both threw successful bullpen sessions on Thursday. Strickland will throw another one on Sunday and expects to start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma next week. Strickland is obviously closer to a return than Hernandez and should retake the closer role when he […]

X-Rays Negative On Shin-Soo Choo

X-rays came back negative on Texas Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo (hand) after he was hit by a pitch in the left hand late in the game Wednesday night. It doesn't look to be a serious injury, but the Rangers could still decide to hold him out on Thursday. The 36-year-old hasn't shown any signs of […]

Collin McHugh Throws Bullpen

Houston Astros pitcher Collin McHugh (elbow) threw off a mound for the first time on Wednesday, throwing 18 fastballs in the session. McHugh said the session went great. If all goes well with McHugh's rehab, he could be an option for their starting rotation around the end of the month. The right-hander has had a […]

Joe Palumbo Likely To Start Saturday

Texas Rangers starting pitching prospect Joe Palumbo is likely to be called up from Double-A Frisco to start one of the games of a doubleheader on Saturday against the A's. The 24-year-old, the team's No. 7 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has allowed five earned runs in 17 2/3 innings with seven walks and 21 strikeouts […]

Robinson Cano's Injury Not As Serious As Last One

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (quadriceps) said the tightness he felt in his quadriceps that forced him from the game on Wednesday isn't "even close" to the pain he felt in his leg during his initial injured list stint. Still, it's disappointing since the veteran infielder just came off the injured list before […]

Jonathan Villar, D.J. Stewart, Pedro Severino Are OK

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Villar (thumb), catcher Pedro Severino (head) and outfielder D.J. Stewart (ankle) all left the game with injuries on Wednesday, but manager Brandon Hyde said that he doesn't expect any of the trio to land on the injured list. They might even be available to play on Thursday. Severino passed concussion […]

Ryne Stanek To Open Thursday, Jalen Beeks To Follow

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryne Stanek will be the opener against the Tigers on Thursday, with Jalen Beeks slated for the bulk of the innings after that. Stanek has been solid this year with a 2.78 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 34 strikeouts in 32 1/3 innings in 24 outings (16 starts) for the Rays. He […]

Braden Bishop Goes On Injured List

The Seattle Mariners placed outfielder Braden Bishop (spleen) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a lacerated spleen and recalled outfielder Mac Williamson from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Williamson signed a minor league deal with Seattle on Wednesday. He hit a pinch-hit home run in the eighth inning Wednesday in his first […]

Matt Harvey To Make Rehab Start Saturday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Matt Harvey (back) will make a rehab start on Saturday at Triple-A Salt Lake and will not have any restrictions. Harvey has a terrible 7.50 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, 21 walks and 35 strikeouts in 48 innings over his 10 starts in his first season in Anaheim. He just hasn't worked […]

Justin Upton Takes Live BP

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (toe) took live batting practice on Wednesday, according to manager Brad Ausmus. Upton even hit a few home runs during the session. Ausmus said Upton would need less than 50 plate appearances in a rehab assignment to be ready to make his season debut. Upton is only 75 percent […]

Brandon Morrow Slowly Building Up

Chicago Cubs president Theo Epstein said that relief pitcher Brandon Morrow (elbow) has been playing catch out to 75-90 feet and is also throwing breaking balls. The Cubs are still practicing plenty of caution with him, though, and there remains no timetable for his return. With the Cubs signing closer Craig Kimbrel on Wednesday, it […]

Draft Prospects To Watch - Rutschman Goes No. 1, Allan Falls And More

This week is a little special since the 2019 MLB Amateur Draft took place on Monday and ran through Wednesday. So instead of focusing on current minor league players that are standing out with their performance, we're going to take a look at some of the high-profile draft prospects that were selected this week and […]

Andrew Cashner Moved Back To Saturday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Andrew Cashner (leg) has been pushed back from Thursday to Saturday against the Astros due to some minor leg soreness after his last start. David Hess will take the mound on Thursday against the Rangers, with Gabriel Ynoa going on Friday against Houston. Cashner is 6-2 on the year but has […]

Mitch Moreland Likely To Be Activated Friday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland (back) will "most likely" be activated from the injured list on Friday for the start of the series against the Rays, according to manager Alex Cora. Moreland should return to starting first base duties against right-handed pitchers. He's hitting only .228 this year but has 13 home runs, […]

Chester Rogers' Roster Spot Could Be In Jeopardy

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Chester Rogers' roster spot could be in jeopardy this summer. T.Y. Hilton and Devin Funchess are already ahead of Rogers on the depth chart, and the Colts drafted rookie Parris Campbell and also have Deon Cain (knee), who missed all of his rookie season after tearing his ACL. The 25-year-old Rogers […]

Rashaad Penny Drawing Rave Reviews

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny has been drawing raves for his conditioning this offseason. Penny played second fiddle to Chris Carson, who had a great season in 2018, but the 23-year-old was a first-round pick and will continue to become a bigger part of this offense as he matures and improves. He's extremely quick […]

Emmanuel Sanders Could Be Back Sooner Than Expected

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio said he thinks that wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (Achilles) will be back before people think, but his hunch isn't based on anything medical. Sanders has been making progress this offseason, but he will be 32 years old this year and isn't a lock to play in the preseason or […]

Troy Tulowitzki Sent Home

New York Yankees shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (calf) is no longer working out at the team's spring training complex and has been allowed to go home to "get over that (injury) hump and kind of push through the finish line of getting exactly right," manager Aaron Boone said. It's a setback and one that makes Tulo […]

Braden Bishop Visiting With Doctor

Seattle Mariners outfielder Braden Bishop (neck) is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday and is seeing a doctor about his issue with his trapezius muscle that caused him to leave the game early on Tuesday. Bishop was in intense pain on Tuesday night, so we wouldn't be surprised if he has to go on […]

Yusei Kikuchi To Start Again Saturday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi will make his next start on Saturday against the Angels. The Mariners skipped Kikuchi's scheduled start on Tuesday as a way to give the Japanese left-hander some rest after a recent run of ineffectiveness. His velocity had been down a bit in recent outings as well. Hopefully the extra […]

Joey Wendle To Start Rehab Assignment Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Joey Wendle (wrist) will start his rehab assignment with High-A Charlotte on Thursday. Manager Kevin Cash said Wendle will have to manage the pain in his fractured wrist. Wendle had three hits in 22 at-bats (.136) with no homers and two RBI in 2019 before his injury, and he'll likely return […]

Tyson Ross To Throw Bullpen Thursday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tyson Ross (elbow) will throw off a mound on Thursday for the first time since he went on the injured list with ulnar nerve neuritis in his right elbow. The veteran right-hander last pitched in the majors on May 10 and won't be on anyone's radar in mixed leagues when he […]