Wil Myers Riding Pine Thursday

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Hunter Renfroe draws the start in left field and will hit fifth against Reds starting pitcher Tanner Roark. Renfroe doesn't hit for much average (.234), but he has elite power and four of his 11 hits this season have cleared the […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu To Start Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu (groin) will come off the injured list to start on Saturday against the Brewers, pushing Clayton Kershaw back to Sunday. Ryu's groin injury wasn't serious, so he did not need a rehab start at all. The 32-year-old left-hander was excellent last year when he was healthy and is […]

Julio Urias Moving To 'Pen After Thursday Start

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias will move to the bullpen after his start against the Brewers on Thursday. The Dodgers are limiting the 22-year-old's innings after he missed the majority of last season following left shoulder surgery. The left-hander has talent but also entered Thursday's outing with a 5.27 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and […]

Rich Hill To Make Another Rehab Start

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill (knee) will likely make another rehab start on Monday, but it hasn't been determined for what affiliate. Hill threw four scoreless innings for Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Wednesday and looked good, so he'll likely be ready to rejoin the Dodgers rotation unless the wheels fall off on Monday. […]

Jay Bruce Not Playing Against Angels

Seattle Mariners first baseman Jay Bruce is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Although he has eight home runs and 14 RBI on the year, Bruce is hitting just .164 (11-for-67) and has one hit in his last 18 at-bats. Edwin Encarnacion is at first base and is hitting cleanup, while Daniel Vogelbach is […]

A's Give Khris Davis Two-Year Extension

The Oakland Athletics agreed to a two-year contract extension with outfielder Khris Davis on Thursday, keeping him around through the 2021 season. Financial terms of the extension weren't disclosed. Davis has certainly earned this, as he's become the gold standard for power hitting in the major leagues. The 31-year-old has hit exactly .247 the last […]

Troy Tulowitzki Works Out Thursday

New York Yankees shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (calf) ran, hit and took ground balls on Thursday. He is feeling good but still is without a timetable for his return. The oft-injured veteran made it just 11 at-bats in his first year with the Yankees before suffering another lower-body injury. While this one won't keep him out […]

Chris Davis Remains Sidelined

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (illness) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday. Renato Nunez is at first base and is hitting cleanup against Rays starting pitcher Hunter Wood. Davis, who has only four hits (one homer) in 45 at-bats (.089), hasn't played since Monday due to an illness. He's not even a […]

Dustin Pedroia Rejoining Red Sox

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) is rejoining the team in Tampa for the weekend series against the Rays. The team will know more about his condition later Thursday after Pedroia stayed in New York on Thursday to consult with a doctor after feeling something in his knee this week. Pedroia has just […]

Mike Gesicki Adds Some Weight

Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki said he now weighs 253 pounds, which is up 13 pounds from his rookie season. Gesicki was a disappointment in his first year in the NFL, catching only 22 passes on 32 targets for 202 yards and no touchdowns in a full season. He's still just 23 years old, […]

Matt Chapman Becoming Elite With Bat

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman has been one of the league's best hitters for more than half a season; he has slashed .309/.371/.591 with a home run every 17 at-bats since last year's All-Star game. He has a 162 wRC+ (weighted runs created plus), which ranks eighth over that span. Chapman is also 10th […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Goes Deep Again In Minors

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a 441-foot moonshot at Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday. The homer came with an exit velocity of 107 mph. It seems like the No. 1 prospect in baseball, per MLB Pipeline, will be called up to make his big league debut any day now. He is now […]

Duke Johnson A Vital Part Of Offense

Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey said that running back Duke Johnson is "a member of this organization moving forward," and head coach Freddie Kitchens believes Johnson is a vital part of the offense. Johnson's trade request doesn't change anything, as of now. Cleveland would likely trade Johnson if they got the right offer, but […]

Matt Ioannidis Agrees To Extension

The Washington Redskins signed defensive end Matt Ioannidis to a three-year extension with a base value of $21.75 million on Thursday, according to a source. He can earn another $3 million in incentives. The 25-year-old former fifth-round pick has flown under the radar the last two years and has 12 sacks in that time, including […]

Cowboys Looking For Ezekiel Elliott's Backup

The Dallas Cowboys are open to finding a backup behind running back Ezekiel Elliott with Rod Smith still on the free-agent market. Elliott has won the rushing title in two of his first three seasons and hasn't missed a game due to injury, but the Cowboys need better insurance behind him. Dallas wants to find […]

Christin Stewart Placed On Injured List

The Detroit Tigers placed outfielder Christin Stewart on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a right quadriceps strain and recalled infielder Brandon Dixon from Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move. Stewart had three home runs and a team-leading 13 RBI, so it's a blow to one of the weaker offenses in baseball. Dixon will […]

DeVante Parker Has Fresh Start

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Devante Parker is happy that the Dolphins trusted him enough to bring him back in 2019 and said "they have confidence in me again, have trust in me, have faith in me to sign me back again." Parker also said he's fully healthy this offseason. The 26-year-old was hurt to start […]

Keke Coutee Taking Steps To Stay Healthy

Houston Texans wide receiver Keke Coutee is doing everything in his power to stay on the field in 2019. He has changed his offseason routine to focus more on stretching and eating healthier. Coutee was rarely on the field because of recurring hamstring issues in his rookie season, and he caught 28 passes for 287 […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Hopes To Work In Seven-On-Seven Drills

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (knee) has resumed throwing and doing dropbacks as he recovers from a torn ACL early last season, and he's hoping to take part in seven-on-seven drills when organized team activities start next month. The ultimate goal is being fully cleared for training camp in late July. It's almost certain […]

Craig Kimbrel Could Be Open To Three-Year Deal

There is now belief among interested teams that free-agent closer Craig Kimbrel would be willing to accept a three-year deal. Originally, it had been believed that Kimbrel was searching for a five-year pact. MLB Network's Jon Heyman thinks the Braves are the best fit now that Arodys Vizcaino (shoulder) is done for the year, but […]

Christin Stewart Not Playing Thursday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Christin Stewart (quadriceps) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday after he left the game early on Wednesday with an injury. Dustin Peterson is playing left field and hitting sixth against White Sox starter Ivan Nova. Consider Stewart day-to-day for now, but there's still a chance he lands on the injured […]

Yoan Moncada Back In Lineup

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (head) is starting at third base and hitting second on Thursday against Tigers starter Tyson Ross after he was removed from the game early on Wednesday night after being hit in the head while stealing a base. The 23-year-old is off to an excellent start and could certainly […]

Adam Eaton Resting Versus Lefty

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against Giants left-handed starter Drew Pomeranz. Michael A. Taylor will take his place in center field and bat ninth, while Victor Robles moves up to the leadoff spot. Robles is an extremely attractive daily pick on Thursday moving all the way up […]

Buster Posey, Joe Panik Not Playing Wednesday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey and second baseman Joe Panik are not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Erik Kratz will do the catching and hit eighth, while Yangervis Solarte is starting at the keystone and is hitting seventh against Nationals left-hander Patrick Corbin. Tyler Austin is also starting at first base and hitting […]

Josh Donaldson Resting Against Arizona

Atlanta Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Johan Camargo will start at the hot corner and is hitting second against Diamondbacks starting pitcher Luke Weaver. Camargo is hitting just .233 (7-for-30) with a home run and 10 RBI on the year, but while he doesn't have a ton […]

Ildemaro Vargas Leading Off Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ildemaro Vargas is starting at third base and is hitting leadoff against Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka on Thursday. Eduardo Escobar is taking the day off in the matinee game as his struggles at the plate to start the year continue. Shortstop Nick Ahmed is also getting a breather Thursday. While the […]

Addison Russell To Start Playing In Minor League Games

Chicago Cubs suspended shortstop Addison Russell will begin playing in minor league games for a seven-day stint a week from now. "He has been compliant with everything we have asked him to do and then some," general manager Jed Hoyer said. Russell is serving a 40-game suspension for domestic abuse, but there's no guarantee he […]

George Kittle Played Through Fractured Rib Cartilage

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle said he suffered "fractured cartilage" in his ribs early in the game against the Raiders last year but played through it. San Fran played Oakland on Nov. 1, so that means Kittle played around half the season after suffering that injury. The second-year professional had a truly breakout […]

Cowboys Will Pick Up Ezekiel Elliott's Option

Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said that the team will pick up running back Ezekiel Elliott's fifth-year option. The 23-year-old has two 1,000-yard seasons in his three years in the NFL and ran 304 times for 1,434 yards and six touchdowns in his 15 games last year. He also caught a career-high 77 […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Injures Finger Wednesday

Texas Rangers infielder Asdrubal Cabrera was removed from the game early on Wednesday after he appeared to jam his fingers on his right hand while diving back to first base on a pickoff attempt. Cabrera had a single, run scored and a walk in his three plate appearances before getting injured. He's off to a […]