Angels To Use Closer-By-Committee Approach

Los Angeles Angels manager Brad Ausmus said he plans to use a combination of relief pitchers Ty Buttrey, Hansel Robles and Luis Garcia in the ninth inning moving forward until Cody Allen turns it around in low-leverage situations. Allen has been bumped from the closer role after allowing at least one run in four straight […]

Shohei Ohtani Faces Live Pitching

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) had four plate appearances in a simulated game at Angel Stadium on Wednesday, according to manager Brad Ausmus. The Japanese two-way star walked twice, hit one hard in the gap and had another live drive to the outfield. Ohtani had Tommy John surgery last October and is […]

Clint Frazier Headed For MRI

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (ankle) is heading for an MRI exam on his injured left ankle. Frazier has been a godsend to the beat up Yankees outfield -- Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge and Aaron Hicks are all on the injured list -- hitting .324/.342/.632 with six home runs and 17 RBI in 68 […]

Giancarlo Stanton Healed From Biceps Strain

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (biceps, shoulder) is completely healed from his biceps strain, but he required a cortisone shot in his left shoulder. He will rejoin the team on their road trip to Arizona, where he could ramp up his swinging. It's unclear if Stanton will go on a rehab assignment before returning, […]

Eduardo Nunez Could Start Rehab Assignment Soon

Boston Red Sox infielder Eduardo Nunez (back) took around 300 swings on Tuesday and could start a minor league rehab assignment in the coming days. The Red Sox could get Nunez, Brock Holt (eye) and Dustin Pedroia (knee) back in short order, which will mean that rookie Michael Chavis will likely head back to the […]

Dustin Pedroia Works Out Wednesday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) hit and did some running on Wednesday. Pedroia is on the 10-day injured list, but the team won't rush him back after he missed all of last season recovering from knee surgery. The veteran second baseman doesn't have much left at this point and will share playing […]

Scott Schebler Out Against Braves

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Phillip Ervin is in center field and is hitting seventh against Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka. Schebler is batting just .153/.254/.271 with two home runs and five RBI on the year and could continue to lose playing time if he doesn't turn […]

Dolphins Considering QB With Their First Pick

The Miami Dolphins have interest in selecting a quarterback with the No. 13 overall pick in Thursday's first round, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The team had private workouts with Ohio State's Dwayne Haskins, Duke's Daniel Jones and Missouri's Drew Lock. Ryan Fitzpatrick is currently Miami's starter in a rebuilding phase, but the Dolphins […]

Redskins Could Trade Into Top Five

The Washington Redskins could be looking to trade up into the top-five picks from No. 15 on the first day of the draft on Thursday, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. Washington really likes Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins and may be exploring the possibility of moving up to select him. The Redskins own nine […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Continues Mashing Ways On Farm

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the top prospect in baseball, played in his third straight game with Triple-A Buffalo for the first time this year on Wednesday and homered for the third time in his eight games. The 20-year-old finished 2-for-5 and is now hitting .367/.424/.700 through 12 games in the minors. […]

Ryan Zimmerman Not At 100 Percent

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman has been bothered by a heel injury of late, but he was already scheduled to sit out on Wednesday and receive an extra day of rest with the team off on Thursday, according to manager Dave Martinez. The 34-year-old veteran is off to a slow start with a .227 […]

Brett Anderson On Track To Start Friday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Brett Anderson (ankle) threw a successful bullpen session on Wednesday and is on track to return and start against the Blue Jays on Friday. The left-hander is 3-1 with a nice 3.04 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 16 strikeouts in 26 2/3 innings over five starts. He'll be a bit more risky […]

Nelson Agholor Could Be On The Block

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor could be available in a trade. He is due $9.4 million fully guaranteed and could be expendable if the Eagles select a receiver in this week's draft. The 25-year-old is No. 3 on the depth chart behind Alshon Jeffery and DeSean Jackson now. He had a career-high 64 catches […]

Gregory Polanco, Bryan Reynolds Out Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielders Gregory Polanco and Bryan Reynolds (quadriceps) are not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Reynolds was injured in Tuesday night's game, but you should consider him day-to-day for now. Colin Moran is in left field and is hitting third, while Jason Martin gets the nod in center field and is batting seventh […]

Gary Sanchez Back From Injured List

The New York Yankees activated catcher Gary Sanchez (calf) from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. In corresponding moves, relief pitcher Chad Green and catcher Kyle Higashioka were optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, while pitcher Stephen Tarpley was recalled. Sanchez should return to the starting lineup Wednesday night against the Angels and starter Felix Pena, so […]

Saints Pick Up Sheldon Rankins' Option

The New Orleans Saints picked up the fifth-year option on defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins on Wednesday, according to a source. Rankins is one of the best young defensive linemen in the league but will be an option to start on the Physically Unable to Perform list this year while recovering from an Achilles injury suffered […]

Kliff Kingsbury Praises Josh Rosen

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury continues to praise quarterback Josh Rosen with the draft starting on Thursday and with last year's first-round pick's future up in the air. Rosen reported for the team's three-day minicamp this week. "I’ve said it all along, I couldn’t be more impressed with his approach. He’s a great player. […]

Redskins Targeting Dwayne Haskins In First Round

The Washington Redskins are targeting Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins in the first round of the draft on Thursday as they search for a franchise signal-caller, according to sources. Washington picks at No. 15, so they'd likely have to trade up inside the top 10 to land Haskins, who some teams haven't even given a […]

Jay Bruce, Edwin Encarnacion Out Of Lineup

Seattle Mariners first baseman Jay Bruce (quadriceps) and designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion are not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Bruce has been out since Saturday, but he should be able to return to the lineup soon. Encarnacion is out with no DH in a National League park. Daniel Vogelbach is at first base and […]

Jarran Reed Undergoes Hernia Surgery

Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed underwent sports hernia surgery on Tuesday, according to a source. His recovery timeline is expected to be four to six weeks, so he should be ready in plenty of time for training camp this summer. Heading into the final year of his deal, the Seahawks want to extend Reed, […]

Patrick Peterson Not At Voluntary Workouts

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson is not attending the team's voluntary workouts this week, but head coach Kliff Kingsbury said the Pro Bowler wants to be here and isn't going anywhere despite a trade rumor Tuesday morning. Peterson might not be happy with the front office right now, but he isn't expect to go anywhere. […]

Josh Gordon Signs Restricted Tender With Patriots

New England Patriots restricted free-agent wide receiver Josh Gordon signed his $2.025 million tender on Tuesday. Gordon is on an indefinite suspension for his latest violation of the league's substance-abuse policy, but he'll be back with New England if he is reinstated at some point. The star-crossed 28-year-old played in just 11 games for the […]

Elvis Andrus Resting Wednesday

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Andrus returned to the lineup on Tuesday after being hit by a pitch in the hand on Monday, but he'll rest up on Wednesday. Logan Forsythe will man the 6 and hit sixth against A's starter Aaron Brooks, while Patrick Wisdom will […]

Saints Expect Big Things From Marcus Davenport

New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport's development was stunted by a groin and toe injury in his rookie season, but the Saints are still expecting big things from the first-round pick. The team moved up 13 slots last year to take him with the No. 14 pick, sending their first-round pick in 2018 and […]

Ravens Pick Up Ronnie Stanley's Option

The Baltimore Ravens exercised the fifth-year option on left tackle Ronnie Stanley on Tuesday. The fifth-year option will pay him around $13 million in 2020, according to ESPN's Jamison Hensley. Stanley was the sixth overall pick in 2016 and has been a starter ever since, becoming one of the most reliable left tackles in the […]

Colt McCoy Has Another Leg Procedure

Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (leg) is missing offseason workouts with the team while recovering from another procedure on his leg, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. McCoy broke his fibula last season in December, and head coach Jay Gruden explained that the team rushed McCoy back for a potential late-season playoff […]

Rams Exercise Jared Goff's Option

The Los Angeles Rams picked up quarterback Jared Goff's fifth-year option on Tuesday in a no-brainer move. Goff has thrown for 9,581 yards with 65 touchdowns while completing 62.1 percent of his passes. He's gone 24-7 with a 100.8 passer rating while leading the Rams to two straight NFC West titles in the last two […]

Brewers Bring Back Gio Gonzalez

The Milwaukee Brewers agreed to a one-year, $2 million major league contract with free-agent starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez on Wednesday, according to sources. The deal also includes $2 million in performance bonuses. Gonzalez pitched well for the Brew Crew after being traded over from Washington last year, but he's 33 years old and isn't a […]

Robbie Gould Requests Trade

San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould, who received the franchise tag, said he has pulled the contract proposals he sent to the team and told the club he will not negotiate or sign a long-term deal and wants to be traded. If he reports at all, it will not be before the team's regular season […]

Justin Tucker Signs Four-Year Extension

The Baltimore Ravens signed kicker Justin Tucker to a four-year extension worth $23.05 million on Wednesday, the team announced. It'll come with around $12 million guaranteed, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported. The contract is the most money ever handed out to a kicker. Tucker has his third All-Pro first-team nod in 2018 after he made […]