Astros Receive Encouraging News On Jose Altuve

Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch said the team received "encouraging" news on second baseman Jose Altuve (hamstring, knee) after it was announced that he had a setback on his rehab assignment. Altuve will need some time to "strengthen his lower half," Hinch said. Altuve won't be able to return from the injured list later this […]

Yadier Molina May Need A Break Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (hand) could get the day off on Wednesday to give his hand some rest. He felt like he couldn't drive the ball at the plate lately, according to manager Mike Shildt. The veteran catcher was pinch hit for late in the game on Tuesday as a result. Molina was […]

Glenn Sparkman To Start Wednesday

Kansas City Royals pitcher Glenn Sparkman will make the start on Wednesday against the White Sox. The 27-year-old right-hander has been solid for KC in his nine outings (one start) on the year, going 1-1 with a 2.92 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 17 strikeouts in 24 2/3 innings. He won't strike out a ton, but […]

Josh Harrison Has Grade 2 Hamstring Strain

Detroit Tigers second baseman Josh Harrison (hamstring) has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 hamstring strain, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. There is no timetable for his return, although he could easily miss more than a month with this ailment. It's Harrison's second injured list stint in what has been a disaster of a first […]

Yasiel Puig Leaves With Cramp Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that outfielder Yasiel Puig, who was removed as a precaution on Tuesday with a cramp, is expected to be available to play on Wednesday. Puig had a single and a run scored in three plate appearances before leaving the contest and is slashing .220/.260/.398 with 10 home runs, 22 […]

Jordy Mercer Suffers Setback On Rehab Assignment

Detroit Tigers shortstop Jordy Mercer (quadriceps) experienced renewed right quadriceps soreness on his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo and was pulled in the fourth inning on Tuesday, according to a source. Mercer has been on the injured list since May 7 and will be out a while longer after this setback. The glove-first […]

Byron Buxton Listed As Day-To-Day

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) is being listed as day-to-day with a bruised right knee after he crashed into the outfield wall on Tuesday and was forced to leave the game early. The 25-year-old didn't have a plate appearance before leaving the game. He could miss a game or two as a precaution, but […]

Chris Harris Jr. Gets His Raise Tuesday

The Denver Broncos and cornerback Chris Harris Jr. reached an agreement on Tuesday on a one-year contract adjustment for 2019, according to sources. Harris was scheduled to make $8.9 million this year but will instead rake in $12.05 million. The 29-year-old has become one of the best cornerbacks in the league. He had 49 tackles, […]

Saints Sign Javorius Allen

The New Orleans Saints signed free-agent running back Javorius Allen on Tuesday, according to a source. Also known as Buck Allen, the former USC Trojan had 41 carries for 110 yards and three touchdowns on the ground in 2018 for the Ravens. He also caught 35 passes for 196 yards and two more scores. He'll […]

Lions Plan To Run The Football Often

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell said the team will continue to have a run-first mentality in 2019. “We’ll always be about running the football,” Bevell said Tuesday. “We want to be a tough, hard-nosed, physical football team. We want to be able to exert our will on our opponents.” Bevell oversaw offenses that ranked […]

Justin Upton Hopes To Return In Three Weeks

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (toe) said that he is hoping to join the team in three weeks, but his timetable will be flexible. That would put the slugging outfielder on track to return around mid-June. Upton has been out all season with turf toe, but his presence in the outfield along with Mike […]

John Ross Hoping To Take Next Step In 2019

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross, the team's first-round pick in 2016, has shown fluidity as a receiver in head coach Zac Taylor's system so far in organized team activities. The 24-year-old third-year wideout figures to move all around the field as a threat, a decoy and dynamic weapon for the offense. "With John he's […]

Angels Placing Zack Cozart On Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels are placing third baseman Zack Cozart (shoulder) on the injured list on Tuesday with a left shoulder issue and will recall outfielder Cesar Puello in a corresponding move. Cozart had surgery on his left shoulder last June, which cost him the last three months of the season, so this injury could […]

Kris Bryant Could Return Wednesday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (neck) could return to the lineup on Wednesday, according to manager Joe Maddon. Bryant collided with Jason Heyward in the outfield on Sunday and hasn't played since, but his injury shouldn't keep him out much longer. That's good news, as Bryant has really heated up since April and is […]

Tony Wolters Scratched Tuesday

Colorado Rockies catcher Tony Wolters (hand) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Tuesday due to a right hand contusion that he suffered on a foul tip late in Monday's game. Catcher Chris Iannetta is hitting eighth in his place against Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly. Wolters, 26, is actually hitting well this year […]

Cavan Biggio Sick Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Cavan Biggio (illness) is dealing with a virus that has been working its way through the team's clubhouse, and he was sent to the hotel to recover on Tuesday. Biggio, 24, has three hits in 13 at-bats (.231) with a homer and two RBI to begin his big league career. […]

Pirates Send Mitch Keller Back Down

The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned starting pitcher Mitch Keller to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday and recalled reliever Richard Rodriguez from Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Keller, the team's top prospect per MLB Pipeline, allowed seven hits (one grand slam) and six earned runs while walking two and fanning seven in four innings against the Reds in […]

Adam Frazier Dealing With Bruised Foot

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier (foot) was out of the lineup on Tuesday due to a bruised foot. He was hit in the foot on Monday and had it wrapped on Tuesday. Kevin Newman replaced Frazier at second base and hit leadoff on Tuesday against the Reds. It sounds like Frazier's injury is just […]

Nathan Eovaldi To Throw Simulated Game This Week

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (elbow) will throw a simulated game in New York on Thursday or Friday. Eovaldi had surgery to remove loose bodies from his right elbow and has been out since April 20. The hard-throwing right-hander got off to a bad start in 2019, posting a 6.00 ERA with 11 […]

Cavan Biggio, Freddy Galvis Out Against Rays

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Cavan Biggio and shortstop Freddy Galvis are not in the starting lineup on Tuesday. Eric Sogard is leading off and playing second base, while Brandon Drury will play the 6 and hit seventh against Rays opener Ryne Stanek. Sogard has cooled off since his hot start when he was initially […]

Jason Kipnis, Leonys Martin Resting Tuesday

Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis and outfielder Leonys Martin are out of the starting lineup against Red Sox left-handed starter David Price on Tuesday. Mike Freeman is starting at second and is hitting ninth, while Oscar Mercado is in center field and batting second. Greg Allen draws into left field and will hit eighth. […]

Aaron Judge Hit Off Tee Monday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (oblique) hit off a tee on Monday and also took dry swings and did some throwing, according to manager Aaron Boone. Judge, who has been out since April 20, is slowly but surely recovering and getting closer to a rehab assignment. It's looking like he'll be ready to return […]

Josh Harrison Going On Injured List

The Detroit Tigers are placing second baseman Josh Harrison (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and are calling up outfielder Victor Reyes from the minors in a corresponding move. It'll be Harrison's second injured list stint already this year, and he's hitting an embarrassing .176/.219/.265 with a homer, 10 runs, eight RBI and […]

Mike Zunino Ready To Start Rehab Assignment

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino (quadriceps) is ready to start his rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday. If everything goes well on his rehab assignment, Zunino should return to the team early next week. He'll never help you in average (.220 over 91 at-bats), but Zunino has a nice power stroke at a […]

Joey Votto Out With Tight Hamstring

Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (hamstring) is out of the lineup on Tuesday due to a tight right hamstring that he suffered while scoring on a sacrifice fly in Game 1 of the doubleheader on Monday. The injury isn't expected to be serious, but Votto could miss a bit more […]

Matt Duffy To See Specialist Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Matt Duffy (hamstring) will visit with a specialist in the Dallas area on Wednesday. Duffy isn't worried about the injury being "crazy serious," but he also knows he's not dealing with a "straightforward" hamstring strain. The 28-year-old has yet to play this year and also missed the entire 2017 season with […]

Yandy Diaz Takes Live BP Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Yandy Diaz (hand) took live batting practice on Tuesday for the first time since he felt pain in his left hand. There is no timetable for his return, but Diaz appears to be recovering quickly and could be back soon. Diaz will return to the starting third base duties when […]

Jason Heyward Back In Lineup Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (hip) is back in right field and is hitting sixth on Tuesday against Astros starting pitcher Corbin Martin. Heyward sat out on Monday after colliding with Kris Bryant in the outfield on Sunday. After a hot April, Heyward has cooled off considerably in the month of May, hitting just .163 […]

Josh Harrison, Ronny Rodriguez Out Tuesday

Detroit Tigers second baseman Josh Harrison (hamstring) and shortstop Ronny Rodriguez are not in the starting lineup on Tuesday. Niko Goodrum is starting at the keystone and is hitting leadoff, while Gordon Beckham is at the 6 and batting seventh against Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy. Harrison should be considered day-to-day after tweaking his hamstring […]

Jeimer Candelario Recalled, Spencer Turnbull On Bereavement List

The Detroit Tigers recalled third baseman Jeimer Candelario from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday and placed starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull on the bereavement list in a corresponding move. Candelario was demoted 13 days ago and had 15 hits in 42 at-bats (.357) with three home runs and 13 RBI in 11 games for Toledo. He returns […]