Jharel Cotton Throwing In Extended Spring Training

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jharel Cotton (elbow), who is coming back from Tommy John surgery, has been throwing in extended spring training. Manager Bob Melvin thinks Cotton will get up to three innings in his next outing. The 27-year-old didn't pitch at all last season but could help the A's rotation out at some point […]

Sean Manaea To Throw Bullpen Tuesday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea (shoulder) is scheduled to throw his first bullpen session on Tuesday after having left shoulder surgery on Sept. 19, 2018. The 27-year-old had dealt with chronic shoulder impingement the previous two seasons, and it got to the point where he was unable to pitch without pain. There is potential […]

Matt Olson To Return Tuesday, Kendrys Morales Likely Gone

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (hand) will come off the injured list on Tuesday against the Reds. Olson had 29 home runs and 84 RBI last year, but he broke the hamate bone in his right hand on March 21 in the two-game series against the Mariners in Japan. In a corresponding move, the […]

Sean Murphy Has Torn Meniscus

Oakland Athletics catching prospect Sean Murphy (knee) suffered a torn left meniscus and will require surgery. The typical recovery period for meniscus surgery is four to six weeks, but it could take Murphy longer because the injury affects his ability to squat behind the plate. It's a bummer because the 2016 third-round pick was hitting […]

49ers, DeForest Buckner Far Apart In Contract Talks

The San Francisco 49ers and defensive end DeForest Buckner are far apart in long-term contract extension talks, according to a source. There is no deal in sight after Buckner's agent, Chafie Fields, talked with the team's brass in the last few days. The Niners picked up Buckner's fifth-year rookie option, and an extension is a […]

Bobby Wagner Won't Give Hometown Discount

Those who know Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner say that he won't give the team a hometown discount when it comes to a long-term contract extension. Wagner is in the final year of his current deal and is in no rush to sign an extension if it isn't to his liking. The Seahawks have the […]

A.J. Green Will Be Ready For Training Camp

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (toe), who had offseason surgery for an injury that bothered him since Week 4 of the 2018 season, said that he will be healthy and ready for training camp this summer. The 30-year-old caught a career-low 46 passes for 694 yards and six touchdowns in nine games last season, […]

D.K. Metcalf Impresses In Rookie Minicamp

Seattle Seahawks rookie wide receiver D.K. Metcalf looked like the team's most impressive player during rookie minicamp over the weekend. Head coach Pete Carroll has been very impressed with Metcalf's size and speed early on, and the rookie wideout should have a very big role in the offense in his first season, especially if Doug […]

Jonathan Loaisiga To Enter Rotation

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga will enter the starting rotation in place of James Paxton (knee), according to general manager Brian Cashman. The team's No. 2 prospect and No. 62 overall, per MLB Pipeline, will start on Wednesday against the Mariners. He could make multiple starts with Paxton on the shelf. The matchup […]

Jon Jay Moved To 60-Day Injured List

The Chicago White Sox moved outfielder Jon Jay (groin) from the 60-day injured list on Sunday to clear up space to recall relief pitcher Juan Minaya from the minors alongside Caleb Frare. Jay is going to extended spring training to continue baseball activities, but there remains no timetable for his return. He won't even be […]

Jordan Zimmermann Does Light Tossing

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (elbow) did some light tossing on Sunday for the first time since his elbow injury. Zimmermann is dealing with a UCL sprain in his right elbow and could eventually need another Tommy John surgery if the rest and rehab route doesn't work. The 32-year-old veteran is 0-4 with an […]

Ronald Guzman Expected To Return Thursday

Texas Rangers first baseman Ronald Guzman (hamstring) is expected to return from the injured list on Thursday. It could force the team to designate either infielders Logan Forsythe or Danny Santana for assignment. Outfielder Delino DeShields could also be optioned to Triple-A Nashville. Santana has been hitting very well this season and can also play […]

Rougned Odor Not In Danger Of Being Demoted

Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor is not in danger of being optioned to the minors in light of his recent slump at the plate. He hit a two-run homer in the second inning on Sunday to snap an 0-for-21 slump and followed it up with an RBI single in the fifth inning. Odor said […]

David Montgomery, Riley Ridley Stand Out

Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Riley Ridley and running back David Montgomery both stood out in rookie minicamp this weekend. Ridley, a fourth-round pick, is known for precise route running, where he caught 69 passes for 1,015 yards and 13 touchdowns in 28 games over three seasons at Georgia. His older brother Calvin plays for […]

Marquise Goodwin To Be Used Like Taylor Gabriel

The San Francisco 49ers would like to use wide receiver Marquise Goodwin similar to how head coach Kyle Shanahan used Taylor Gabriel in his time with the Falcons as offensive coordinator. Gabriel averaged 16.5 yards per catch with Shanahan. The Niners believe Goodwin loses some value with his speed if he's on the field for […]

Garrett Cooper Goes Back On Injured List

The Miami Marlins placed first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper on the 10-day injured list for the second time this year on Saturday with a left hand contusion and recalled outfielder Peter O'Brien from Triple-A New Orleans in a corresponding move. Cooper was hit by a pitch on Tuesday in his first game back after missing the […]

Reds Call Up Josh VanMeter

The Cincinnati Reds called up second baseman Josh VanMeter from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday and optioned pitcher Cody Reed in a corresponding move. VanMeter wasn't among the team's top 30 prospects, didn't earn a big league invite for spring training and wasn't on the 40-man roster previously, but he earned the promotion by hitting .336 […]

Ian Kinsler Heating Up In May

San Diego Padres second baseman Ian Kinsler had one of the worst months of his career in April, hitting .133/.209/.241. However, he is 6-for-13 (.462) with two doubles and two home runs so far in May and has emerged in the leadoff spot with Fernando Tatis Jr. (hamstring) on the shelf. He's seen an uptick […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Resumes Baseball Activities

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (hamstring) played catch and took a few swings on Saturday as he returned to baseball activities for the first time since he strained his left hamstring last Sunday. However, there remains no timetable for the 20-year-old's return from the injured list. The top prospect was off to a […]

Lourdes Gurriel To See Reps In Outfield

The Toronto Blue Jays plan to give infielder Lourdes Gurriel repetitions in the outfield at Triple-A Buffalo so that they can use him as a super-utility player when he eventually returns to the majors. With Vladimir Guerrero Jr. now at third base, the team no longer wants Gurriel to play second base exclusively, which would […]

Derek Holland Expected To Return Wednesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Derek Holland (finger) faced hitters on Friday and is expected to come off the injured list and pitch against the Rockies on Wednesday. The veteran left-hander is 1-4 with a 5.34 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 40 strikeouts in 32 innings over his six starts this season, making him relevant only […]

Tyler Beede Sent Down

The San Francisco Giants optioned starting pitcher Tyler Beede to Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday after his rocky 2019 debut in the 12-11 win over the Reds. The 25-year-old gave up eight runs in just 2 1/3 innings in his start on Friday night, but he'll likely be back later this season. Switch-pitcher Pat Venditte was […]

Austin Meadows Close To Rehab Assignment

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that outfielder Austin Meadows (thumb) took batting practice off a high-velocity pitching machine on Saturday. He will work out with the team on Monday and Tuesday and could start a short rehab assignment after that. Barring setbacks, Meadows could make his return to the leadoff spot sometime next […]

Kevin Newman Activated, Could Play Some Outfield

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Kevin Newman (finger) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday, and he could see some time in the outfield upon his return. Prior to last year, Newman had primarily played shortstop in the minors, but he saw some appearances in the outfield during his rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis. He […]

Sean Newcomb Recalled, Touki Toussaint Sent Down

The Atlanta Braves recalled starting pitcher Sean Newcomb from Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday and optioned Touki Toussaint in a corresponding move. Toussaint pitched four innings of relief on Friday against the Marlins and picked up the win, his second this year. Newcomb, who was in the rotation to begin the year, will serve as the […]

Odubel Herrera Activated, Aaron Altherr Cut

The Philadelphia Phillies activated outfielder Odubel Herrera (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Saturday and designated outfielder Aaron Altherr for assignment in a corresponding move. Altherr had just one hit and nine strikeouts in his 29 at-bats this year. Herrera should return to starting center field duties, but he hasn't done much for his […]

Raiders Want Hunter Renfrow To Move Around

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden would like to see rookie wide receiver Hunter Renfrow move around the field in his first season in the NFL. He was selected in the fourth round and the Raiders would like him to master the playbook in not just the slot position, but other positions as well. Antonio […]

Rashan Gary Wearing Shoulder Brace

Green Bay Packers defensive end Rashan Gary (shoulder), the team's first-round pick at No. 12 overall, practiced for the first time this weekend with a brace on his right shoulder. Gary played in just nine games for Michigan last year due to his shoulder injury, but the team's medical staff cleared him during the pre-draft […]

Antonio Brown Won't Play In Preseason

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden said he's not planning on playing wide receiver Antonio Brown at all in the preseason. It's Brown's first season with the Raiders, but it doesn't sound like Gruden is worried about him gaining any chemistry with quarterback Derek Carr in preseason games. The 30-year-old wideout should be just fine […]

Emmanuel Sanders Running In Cleats

Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (Achilles) was seen running in cleats on Friday five months after tearing his Achilles during practice. The two-time Pro Bowler has been in good spirits and has been feeling good, according to general manager John Elway. Sanders had 71 catches for 868 yards and six touchdowns in 12 games […]