Carlos Martinez Getting Closer

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (shoulder) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session on Saturday and the team is leaning toward sending him to Florida to face hitters this week at extended spring training. That means that Martinez could be a week away from the start of a rehab assignment. The Cardinals will also have […]

Touki Toussaint Optioned, Bryse Wilson Back Up

The Atlanta Braves optioned starting pitcher Touki Toussaint to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday and recalled starter Bryse Wilson from Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Wilson opened the year with Atlanta and made one start before posting a 5.40 ERA with 16 strikeouts and three walks in 16 2/3 innings on the farm. He won't have […]

Matt Shoemaker Out For The Year

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker (knee) will miss the rest of the season after tests revealed a torn ACL in his left knee. The right-hander was injured during a rundown on Saturday. The 32-year-old will undergo surgery after starting the year 3-0 with a 1.57 ERA in five starts for Toronto. Shoemaker made […]

David Robertson Could Resume Throwing Later This Week

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher David Robertson (elbow) could start throwing when the team returns home later this week. Robertson struggled to a 5.40 ERA, 2.10 WHIP and six K's in 6 2/3 innings to begin the season with his new team. Hector Neris has been the closer of choice for manager Gabe Kapler with Robertson […]

Odubel Herrera, Scott Kingery Might Miss More Time

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera (hamstring) and infielder Scott Kingery (hamstring) might miss more than the 10 days on the injured list. Herrera is "kind of on track," according to manager Gabe Kapler, but the team isn't sure if he'll be ready to rejoin the team on Sunday when he's eligible. Herrera was hitting .270 […]

Jean Segura Likely To Return Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura (hamstring) is likely to come off the injured list when he's eligible on Saturday. Segura was hitting a nice .328/.384/.478 with a homer, 13 runs, 10 RBI and a steal in 67 at-bats before his injury. He will continue to be a nice source of average, runs and steals in […]

Hunter Dozier Day-To-Day With Back Spasms

Kansas City Royals third baseman Hunter Dozier (back) left the game early on Monday and is listed as day-to-day with lower back spasms. Dozier had a solo home run, a single and a walk in his three plate appearances to raise his average to .324 on the season with seven home runs, 12 runs scored […]

Daniel Murphy Could Return Tuesday

Colorado Rockies infielder Daniel Murphy (finger) could return to the team from the injured list on Tuesday. Murphy took part in three rehab games for Triple-A Albuquerque and could be back in Colorado's lineup at first base on Tuesday. He had just one hit in his first 10 at-bats on the season before getting injured, […]

Jon Lester Could Return Thursday

The Chicago Cubs haven't listed a starter for Thursday against the Dodgers at home, but starting pitcher Jon Lester (hamstring) could be an option after he threw a successful simulated game over the weekend. You should expect Lester to return from the injured list to start on Thursday as long as his bullpen session goes […]

Alex Wood Making Progress

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Alex Wood (back) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session on Saturday without any issues while throwing all fastballs. Manager David Bell said it was a "big step" for the left-hander. Wood will throw another bullpen on Tuesday and will use all of his pitches. He could start a minor league rehab assignment […]

Nick Senzel Joining Triple-A Louisville

Cincinnati Reds third baseman/outfielder Nick Senzel (ankle) played seven innings in back-to-back extended spring training games over the weekend and was expected to join Triple-A Louisville for Monday and Tuesday. The club's top prospect sprained his right ankle sliding into second base at the end of March. The 23-year-old will continue to play center field, […]

Jay Bruce Out With Sore Quad

Seattle Mariners outfielder/first baseman Jay Bruce has been out of the lineup the last couple of days with a sore quadriceps, but manager Scott Servais doesn't think it's a serious injury. Bruce should be considered day-to-day for now. It makes it easier for the Mariners with Daniel Vogelbach tearing the cover off the baseball to […]

Max Scherzer On Track To Start Friday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (rib cage) is on his normal between-starts routine and is on track to start on Friday against the Padres after he twisted his rib cage trying to dodge a ball in the dugout on Sunday. Scherzer had an uncharacteristic clunker against Miami on Saturday, allowing 11 hits and six […]

Trea Turner Not Cleared To Throw Or Hit

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (finger) is taking ground balls and doing other baseball activities, but he hasn't been cleared to throw or hit yet. Turner is recovering from a fractured finger, and his fantasy owners must sit tight and practice patience. He was hitting .357/.400/.857 with two home runs, four RBI and four steals […]

Ji-Man Choi, Kevin Kiermaier Sitting Friday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi and outfielder Kevin Kiermaier are not in the starting lineup on Friday against Red Sox left-handed starter Eduardo Rodriguez. Yandy Diaz is at first base and is batting leadoff, while Guillermo Heredia is in center field and is hitting sixth. Austin Meadows is serving as the designated hitter […]

Andrew Benintendi Returns To Lineup Friday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (foot) is back in the starting lineup in left field and batting leadoff against Rays starter Ryne Stanek on Friday. Benintendi hadn't played since fouling a ball off his foot on Sunday. Tzu-Wei Lin also gets the nod at second base and is hitting ninth. He won't be of […]

Orioles-Twins Rained Out Friday

The game between the Baltimore Orioles and Minnesota Twins on Friday has been postponed due to rain. The two clubs will play a doubleheader on Saturday. Jose Berrios was set to start for the Twins, while Alex Cobb was going for the Orioles. They will likely just be pushed back to Saturday. Make sure to […]

Marquise Brown Could Be First Receiver Off The Board

Oklahoma wide receiver Marquise Brown is in the mix to be the first receiver selected in next week's draft, and his draft stock hasn't been hurt by a Lisfranc foot injury that kept him from performing at the combine. D.K. Metcalf, another player viewed as a first-round talent, is no longer a lock to be […]

Ryan O'Hearn, Lucas Duda Out Versus Lefty

Kansas City Royals first basemen Ryan O'Hearn and Lucas Duda are both out of the lineup against Yankees left-handed starter CC Sabathia on Friday. Whit Merrifield is at first base and is hitting leadoff, while Jorge Soler is the designated hitter and is batting sixth. Chris Owings is at second base and batting seventh, while […]

Mike Zunino Placed On Paternity List

The Tampa Bay Rays placed catcher Mike Zunino on the paternity list on Friday and called up catcher Nick Ciuffo from the minors in a corresponding move. He will miss around one to three games as a result. Zunino has never hit for average (.196), but he also hasn't gone deep yet this year in […]

Braves-Indians Postponed Friday

The game between the Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Indians on Friday has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Saturday. Touki Toussaint was scheduled to start for the Braves against Cleveland ace Corey Kluber. Make sure you get any players you may have from […]

Brad Keller Suspended Five Games

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller has been suspended five games for throwing at White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson and inciting a benches-clearing incident on Wednesday, according to sources familiar with the situation. Keller didn't take kindly to Anderson's dramatic bat flip after a home run and promptly plunked him his next time up. […]

Tim Anderson Suspended For Benches-Clearing Incident

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson has been suspended for one game because of the language he used during the benches-clearing affair against the Royals on Wednesday, according to sources familiar with the situation. Expect Anderson to appeal the suspension. Wednesday aside, Anderson has been one of the best hitters in baseball to begin the […]

Gio Gonzalez May Opt Out Of Contract

There is increasing sense that New York Yankees starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez will opt out of his contract on Saturday, according to sources. The Yankees would have 48 hours to add him to the big league roster. If they don't he'll become a free agent. There is less of a need for Gonzalez in New […]

Eduardo Nunez To Injured List, Michael Chavis Coming Up

The Boston Red Sox placed infielder Eduardo Nunez on the 10-day injured list with a mid-back strain on Friday and called up infielders Tzu-Wei Lin and Michael Chavis from Triple-A Pawtucket in a corresponding move. Boston also designated pitcher Erasmo Ramirez for assignment. Boston is in dire straights with all three of their second base […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Won't Be Called Up This Weekend

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the top prospect in baseball, will not be called up to make his major league debut this weekend, so the earliest he'd be promoted to Toronto would be at some point during next week's homestand. He's hitting .412/.500/.824 with two home runs and six RBI in five […]

Yankees Signing Logan Morrison

The New York Yankees are signing free-agent first baseman Logan Morrison to a minor league deal on Friday. The Yankees want some first base depth while Greg Bird (foot) recovers from a plantar fascia tear. Morrison, 31, had a career-high 38 home runs in 2017 with the Rays, but he was an extreme disappointment in […]

Jordan Lasley Worked Out With Lamar Jackson

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jordan Lasley spent the offseason training with quarterback Lamar Jackson. Jackson's quarterbacks coach, Josh Harris, had nothing but good things to say about Lasley. The 22-year-old wasn't active for a single game in his rookie season, but with Baltimore's receiver depth chart barren as it stands right now, he'll have plenty […]

Lonnie Chisenhall To Begin Rehab Assignment Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall (finger) is expected to start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday. He hasn't played yet this year due to a right index finger fracture. Chisenhall has been plagued by injuries the last few years but should see a decent amount of at-bats in Pittsburgh against right-handed pitchers when […]

Jon Lester To Throw Sim Game Soon

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (hamstring) is progressing and will throw a simulated game soon. Lester looked good in his three starts before his injury, posting a 2.57 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 9.0 K/9 in 14 innings, so his fantasy owners are hoping he will return soon. Tyler Chatwood will make a spot start […]