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 […]

Mike Foltynewicz To Make Another Rehab Start

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz (elbow) will make another rehab start in the minor leagues this weekend. Folty was hit hard in his rehab start on Monday with Triple-A Gwinnett, so he'll get another turn this weekend before hopefully making his season debut after that. The 27-year-old had a breakout year in 2018 with […]

Zach Miller Announces Retirement

Chicago Bears tight end Zach Miller announced his retirement from football on his Instagram account on Tuesday. Miller never played in a full season in his six seasons in the NFL, and he also missed three years from 2012 to 2014 due to injury. The killer was his 2017 leg injury that required nine surgeries. […]

Rhys Hoskins Expected To Return Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins (ankle) could be used as a pinch-hitter on Tuesday, according to manager Gabe Kapler. The power-hitting first baseman tweaked his left ankle on a slide on Monday night, but he's expected to return to the lineup on Wednesday. The 26-year-old is hitting .268 (15-for-56) with five home runs, 13 […]

Troy Tulowitzki Works Out Tuesday

New York Yankees shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (calf) took batting practice in the cage and ran on the field on Tuesday, which was his first time running on flat ground since his injury. It's good progress, but you should expect the oft-injured 34-year-old to take his time coming back after missing all of last season and […]

Freddy Peralta Lands On Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers placed starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with an SC joint injury to his right shoulder. The team also re-instated reliever Jeremy Jeffress (shoulder) from the injured list and recalled pitcher Aaron Wilkerson from Triple-A San Antonio. Jake Petricka was optioned to Single-A Wisconsin. Peralta has […]

Nicholas Castellanos, Josh Harrison Return To Lineup

Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos (toe) and second baseman Josh Harrison (shoulder) are both back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against Pirates starter Joe Musgrove. Castellanos is hitting second as the designated hitter, while Harrison is batting leadoff. Neither Castellanos nor Harrison have done much with the bat to begin the season, but they […]

Rhys Hoskins, Odubel Herrera Out Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins (ankle) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday after tweaking his ankle on Monday night. Maikel Franco is at first base and is hitting eighth, while Scott Kingery is at the hot corner and is batting fifth against Mets left-hander Steven Matz. Odubel Herrera is also sitting against […]

Aaron Hicks Expected To Take BP This Week

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (back) did tee and soft-toss work on Tuesday and also ran and threw on the field. He's expected to take batting practice either Wednesday or Thursday. Hicks, who has always been a slow healer, is making strides as he tries to make his season debut. He might not return […]

Adalberto Mondesi Not Playing Tuesday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday. Chris Owings will take his place at shortstop and will hit seventh against White Sox starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez. It's a decent matchup, but Owings still isn't a great daily pick after he's started the season hitting a weak .200 (11-for-55) […]

Marlins Option J.T. Riddle, Recall Isaac Galloway

The Miami Marlins optioned shortstop J.T. Riddle to Triple-A New Orleans on Tuesday and recalled outfielder Isaac Galloway and pitcher Jarlin Garcia in corresponding moves. Riddle had only five hits in his first 32 at-bats (.156) with two homers and three RBI. Miguel Rojas figures to be the team's everyday starter at the 6 going […]

Blake Snell Put On Injured List Tuesday

The Tampa Bay Rays placed starting pitcher Blake Snell on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a fractured fourth right toe and called up pitcher Emilio Pagan from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. The good news is that 2018's American League Cy Young winner is expected to miss just one start. The talented […]

Andrew Benintendi Still Out, Jackie Bradley Jr. Back In Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (foot) remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday, while outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (illness) is back in center field and hitting ninth against Yankees left-handed starter James Paxton. Steve Pearce is the designated hitter and is batting cleanup in a good spot to take advantage for those in […]

Greg Bird To Be In Walking Boot For Two Weeks

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said that first baseman Greg Bird (foot) will be in a walking boot for two weeks before the team re-evaluates him. Bird was hitting just .171 (6-for-35) with a solo home run on the season and continues to be a disappointment for fantasy owners due to injuries and […]

J.J. Watt Not Thinking About Retirement

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt is hoping that his two missed seasons due to injury will prolong his career and he's not thinking about retirement at all. "I don’t want to leave the game anytime soon … I wouldn’t trade it for anything else in the world," Watt said. The 30-year-old played in a […]