Taijuan Walker Throws Off Mound Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (elbow) threw off a mound on Tuesday for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery last April, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Walker threw 20 pitches and has hit all the marks in his recovery schedule up until this point. The 26-year-old pitched in three games last year […]

Shohei Ohtani Takes More Swings Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) took 26 swings in batting practice on Tuesday. Ohtani continues to expand his baseball activities with an eye on returning as the team's primary designated hitter in late April or early May. The Japanese two-way start underwent Tommy John surgery last October and won't pitch at all […]

David Dahl Confident He Won't Be Out Long

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl, who was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a left core injury, said he expects to be back when his 10 days are up. "When I swung, it felt like a cramp that wouldn’t loosen up … They wanted to give it a couple extra days, and […]

Todd Frazier Playing Nine Innings In Rehab Game

New York Mets corner infielder Todd Frazier (oblique) is playing nine innings on his rehab assignment on Tuesday, including four innings at shortstop. If the Mets feel confident with Frazier at shortstop, they could send Luis Guillorme back to the minors when Frazier is ready to return. The 33-year-old Frazier has pop in his bat […]

Heath Fillmyer Likely To Start Wednesday

The Kansas City Royals recalled pitcher Heath Fillmyer from the minors on Tuesday, and he's likely to make the start on Wednesday against the Mariners at home. The Royals also recalled Richard Lovelady from the minors on Tuesday. Fillmyer, 24, had a 4.26 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and weak 6.2 K/9 in 17 games (13 starts) […]

Mike Foltynewicz Makes Rehab Start Tuesday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz (elbow) threw 61 pitches in 3 2/3 innings in his rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday, allowing four hits and two runs while striking out five. He was expected to throw 75 to 80 pitches on Tuesday, so he likely finished up with some bullpen work. Foltynewicz is […]

DeMarcus Lawrence To Have Surgery Wednesday

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence is set to have shoulder surgery on Wednesday, and the procedure comes with a recovery timeline of four to six months. "I'll be ready for the start of the season," Lawrence said. "I'm not worried about. It's just about getting it over with." There's no guarantee that he'll be […]

Jon Lester To Miss 1-2 Starts

The Chicago Cubs are expecting starting pitcher Jon Lester (hamstring) to miss one to two starts with a left hamstring injury that cropped up while he was running the bases in the win over the Pirates on Monday. The Cubs are expected to provide more details on Lester's MRI exam on Wednesday. Tyler Chatwood seems […]

Yasiel Puig Receives Two-Game Suspension

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Yasiel Puig was slapped with a two-game suspension for his part in a benches-clearing incident with the Pirates on Sunday. He received the suspension for "aggressive actions during the incident," and he won't appeal the suspension at all. His suspension will begin on Tuesday. The 28-year-old Cuban has struggled to start the […]

Chris Archer Suspended Five Games

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chris Archer was suspended five games for "intentionally throwing a pitch at Derek Dietrich" over the weekend. He will appeal the suspension and remains eligible to play during the appeal. Archer's suspension may not be overturned, so expect to be without him for a little bit in fantasy leagues. The right-hander […]

Chris Sale Dealt With Illness Before Last Start

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that starting pitcher Chris Sale's diminished velocity in his last start was largely due to the fact that he was dealing with a stomach bug entering that outing. The left-hander wasn't able to throw on the side between his first and second starts. The velocity has been down […]

Jason Kipnis Continues Rehab Assignment

Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis (calf) will play eight or nine innings for Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday night as he continues his rehab assignment. He hit a double on Monday and has two hits and one walk in 10 plate appearances. Kipnis is getting closer and could make his season debut for the Tribe […]

Francisco Lindor Takes Another Step

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (calf) did some agility work, hit in the batting cage and fielded ground balls on Tuesday, according to manager Terry Francona. It's another small step forward for Lindor, but he might not make his season debut until early May at this point. The switch-hitting All-Star shortstop is among the best […]

C.J. Cron Not In Lineup Tuesday, Willians Astudillo At First

Minnesota Twins first baseman/designated hitter C.J. Cron is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday. Willians Astudillo is taking his place at first base and is batting third against Mets starting pitcher and 2018 National League Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom. Astudillo is lighting it up so far with seven hits in his first 14 […]

49ers Interested In Stephen Gostkowski

The San Francisco 49ers are showing interest in free-agent kicker Stephen Gostkowski despite placing the franchise tag on Robbie Gould this offseason, according to a league source. Gould and Gostkowski rank No. 2 and 3 all time in field-goal accuracy at 87.745 and 87.381 percent, respectively. The 49ers and Gould could be at odds in […]

Zach Miller Unsure If He'll Continue Playing

Chicago Bears tight end Zach Miller (knee) said he is unsure if he will continue playing football and said his final decision will come soon. The aging tight end has had nine surgeries since a knee injury he suffered in 2017. Even if Miller decides to keep playing, it's unlikely that he'd make much noise […]

Aaron Rodgers Wasn't 100 Percent Last Year

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (knee) said he "really wasn't 100 percent for the entire year" in 2018. His mobility was limited all year as well and he had a series of shots instead of undergoing surgery after consulting with team doctor Pat McKenzie. Rodgers said he also had a tibial plateau fracture in […]

Eagles Sign Charles Johnson

The Philadelphia Eagles signed free-agent wide receiver Charles Johnson to an undisclosed one-year deal on Tuesday. Johnson led the Alliance of American Football league in receiving with 687 yards and five touchdowns on 45 catches in eight games with the Orlando Apollos. The Eagles also signed quarterback Luis Perez and receiver Greg Ward to one-year […]

Nate Karns Placed On Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles placed pitcher Nate Karns on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a right forearm strain and recalled reliever Evan Phillips from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Karns served as the opener for the O's in two games this year and hadn't allowed a run while striking out five in 5 […]

Cowboys Want To Extend Dak Prescott Before Season

Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said on ESPN's 103.3 on Monday that the team would like to sign quarterback Dak Prescott to a long-term contract extension before the season starts. The Cowboys want Prescott to be paid fairly, but Jones also said it's "gotta be team-friendly." A new deal for Prescott could be […]

Dolphins Sign Ricardo Louis

The Miami Dolphins signed free-agent wide receiver Ricardo Louis to an undisclosed one-year deal on Monday, according to a source. The 25-year-old will probably make his biggest impact on special teams, but Miami's receiver depth chart is wide open, so don't count Louis out. He has 45 catches for 562 yards and no touchdowns in […]

Buccaneers Shopping Gerald McCoy

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are shopping defensive tackle Gerald McCoy, but they are receiving very little interest in the veteran. The Bucs have been shopping him for weeks and haven't found any takers. McCoy also elected not to show up to the team's organized team activities, so it appears the two sides are headed for […]

Vikings Sign Sean Mannion

The Minnesota Vikings signed free-agent quarterback Sean Mannion to an undisclosed deal on Sunday, a source told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. The 26-year-old will battle Kyle Sloter for the right to back up Kirk Cousins in 2019. Mannion played in 10 games (one start) in four seasons with the Rams and completed 33 of 53 […]

Dwayne Haskins' Stock Is Falling

Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins' draft stock continues to sink, according to sources, and he may be the fourth passer picked in this year's draft. Oklahoma's Kyler Murray is expected to go first overall to the Arizona Cardinals, and Missouri's Drew Lock and Duke's Daniel Jones may have also jumped Haskins. Even so, there are […]

Broncos Meet With Drew Lock

The Denver Broncos were scheduled to meet with Missouri quarterback Drew Lock on Sunday and Monday. The Broncos traded for Joe Flacco in the offseason, but he's just a short-term solution. General manager John Elway is believed to be infatuated with Lock, so the Broncos could elect to take him if he's available at pick […]

Dwayne Haskins To Visit With Redskins, Broncos

Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins is set to visit with the Washington Redskins and Denver Broncos this week, according to a source. Both Washington and Denver have been doing their homework on the top passers in this draft class as they look for a franchise passer. Joe Flacco is just a stopgap in Denver and […]

JaCoby Jones Could Move Rehab Assignment To Triple-A

Detroit Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones (shoulder) could move his rehab assignment to Triple-A Toledo. The Tigers want him to receive plenty of minor league at-bats to make sure that he's ready when he returns from the injured list, which likely won't happen until next week. Jones has yet to play in 2019 and has a […]

Matt Moore Dealing With Meniscus Injury

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Moore (knee) said he's dealing with a meniscus injury but is encouraged that it can be fixed with rest and rehab instead of through surgery. "It’s not really swollen up very much," Moore said, "so I think that’s kind of why rehabbing, at least giving it a shot, makes so […]

Justin Smoak Not In Lineup Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak (neck) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday. Alen Hanson will draw the start at first base and is hitting eighth against Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale. Smoak last played on Saturday and has been dealing with a neck issue that has kept him out of […]

Good Chance Redskins Trade For Josh Rosen

There's a good chance the Washington Redskins trade for Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen this offseason. Colt McCoy and Case Keenum are merely stopgap solutions, while Alex Smith (leg) may never play again in the NFL. The Cardinals are expected to take Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray at No. 1 overall, which would make Rosen expendable. […]