Daniel Murphy Dealing With Stiff Back

Colorado Rockies first baseman Daniel Murphy wasn't in the lineup on Friday because he's dealing with a stiff back. It's unclear how serious the issue is, but for now consider him day-to-day and check back on Saturday to see if he's back in the lineup. The veteran infielder is hitting just. 237/.326/.474 with two home […]

Shohei Ohtani Could Return Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) "could" play after his live batting practice session on Friday if everything goes well. There's a chance he could be back as soon as Tuesday in Detroit. Ohtani is recovering from Tommy John surgery last October and while he won't pitch at all in 2019, he figures […]

Cody Anderson, Jefry Rodriguez Enter Rotation

Cleveland Indians pitcher Cody Anderson will make the start on Saturday against the Mariners, while Jefry Rodriguez will go on Tuesday against the White Sox as they fill in for Corey Kluber (elbow) and Mike Clevinger (back). Anderson has made three relief outings for the Tribe this year, posting a 5.40 ERA, 1.80 WHIP and […]

Chris Archer Plays Catch Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chris Archer (thumb) was scheduled to play catch on Friday for the first time since going on the injured list with thumb inflammation. Archer could return to the rotation sometime next week if he can avoid setbacks. The right-hander is 1-2 with a 4.33 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 29 K's in […]

Mike Clevinger Ahead Of Schedule

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona said that starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (back) was scheduled to throw from 90 feet on Friday. Clevinger is way ahead of schedule, but Francona said that he will need all of the 60 days he's on the injured list to get back to 100 percent. The 28-year-old had a win […]

Corey Kluber Placed On Injured List Friday

The Cleveland Indians officially placed starting pitcher Corey Kluber (elbow) on the 10-day injured list with a fractured right ulna on Friday and recalled reliever Jon Edwards from Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move. The right-hander was struck by a line drive on his right elbow in his start on Wednesday. The 33-year-old will be […]

Gerardo Parra Cut, Mike Gerber Recalled

The San Francisco Giants designated outfielder Gerardo Parra for assignment on Friday and called up outfielder Mike Gerber from the minors in a corresponding move. Parra, 31, hit just .198 with a homer and six RBI in 30 games with the Giants this season. Gerber, 26, was claimed off waivers from the Tigers last December […]

Jose De Leon To Throw Saturday In Minor League Game

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jose De Leon (elbow) is scheduled to throw two innings for High-A Charlotte on Saturday, which will be his first outing since August of 2017. He is coming off Tommy John surgery but might become an option for the Tampa pitching staff later this year. Keep him on your watch […]

Tyson Ross Back From Paternity List

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tyson Ross was activated from the paternity list on Friday and will start against the Royals on Saturday in a good matchup. He'll have a 10-day gap between his last start, which came on April 24. The veteran right-hander is 1-3 with a 4.03 ERA with 12 walks and 29 strikeouts […]

Touki Toussaint Returns To Majors, Earns Win In Relief

Atlanta Braves pitcher Touki Toussaint was called back up from Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday and reliever Shane Carle was optioned in a corresponding move. The 22-year-old might not be up for long, but he earned his second win of the season by allowing one run in four innings while striking out six and lowering his […]

Kerryon Johnson Is Healthy

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson (knee), who missed the last six games of his rookie season with a knee injury, said he's back to his old self this offseason and is "ready to go." Johnson had 118 carries for 641 yards and three touchdowns in 2018 and also caught 32 passes for 213 yards […]

Eagles Sign Zach Brown

The Philadelphia Eagles signed free-agent linebacker Zach Brown to an undisclosed one-year deal on Friday. Brown was a Pro Bowler and second-team All-Pro in 2016 with the Bills, and he spent the last two seasons with the Redskins. The 29-year-old is an effective linebacker with 631 tackles, 17.5 sacks, seven interceptions and 20 pass breakups […]

Maxx Williams Signs With Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals signed free-agent tight end Maxx Williams to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday. A second-round pick in 2015 by the Ravens, he was targeted only 17 times in 2018 and caught 16 passes for 143 yards and a touchdown. Williams played in only four games his sophomore season due to a serious […]

Yannick Ngakoue Absent From Workouts

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue has been absent from the team's offseason workouts after showing up for the first few days, according to a league source. The third-rounder in 2016 is entering 2019 with 29.5 sacks in three years and has emerged as one of the best young pass rushers in the NFL. He's […]

Roc Thomas Pleads Guilty To Marijuana Charge

Minnesota Vikings running back Roc Thomas was sentenced to three years of probation after he pleaded guilty to a felony marijuana possession charge from a January arrest. He will be required to undergo random testing and a chemical-dependency evaluation as part of his probation. Thomas could also face additional discipline from the NFL in the […]

Eugenio Suarez, Jose Peraza Out Friday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez and second baseman Jose Peraza are not in the starting lineup on Friday. Kyle Farmer is starting at the hot corner and is hitting seventh, while Derek Dietrich fills in at the keystone and is batting fifth against Giants starting pitcher Tyler Beede. Dietrich is the one to own […]

Dexter Fowler Remains Out Of Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler remains out of the lineup on Friday due to the flu. He's been out since Sunday. It's a shame, too, as Fowler was finally starting to pick it up with the bat after a slow start to the season. Jose Martinez will continue to start in right field and […]

Jed Lowrie Could Move Rehab Soon

New York Mets third baseman Jed Lowrie (knee) could move his rehab assignment to Triple-A Syracuse soon. He's getting closer to making his debut with the Mets after spraining the capsule in his knee. Lowrie was an All-Star with the A's in 2018, but he might be in a platoon situation with Todd Frazier at […]

Nick Senzel Called Up, Hitting Second In Debut

The Cincinnati Reds made it official on Friday by calling up top prospect Nick Senzel to the big leagues. He will bat second and play center field against Giants starting pitcher Tyler Beede. Reliever Matt Bowman was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move and second baseman Scooter Gennett (groin) was moved to the 60-day […]

Juan Soto's MRI Comes Back Clean

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto's (back) MRI exam came back clean on Thursday. He was scratched from the lineup on Thursday due to back spasms and is listed as day-to-day for now. Soto also sat out on Wednesday, but he could be back in the lineup as early as Friday. The 20-year-old phenom is hitting […]

Nick Senzel Expected To Be Promoted Friday

All indications are that the Cincinnati Reds will call up third baseman/outfielder Nick Senzel, their top prospect and No. 5 overall per MLB Pipeline, ahead of the Friday series opener against the Giants. The 23-year-old sprained his ankle late in spring training, otherwise he probably would've already been up in the majors. He's expected to […]

Shohei Ohtani To Be Activated Before Team's Next Homestand

The Los Angeles Angels are expected to activate designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) before the team returns home for their next homestand, which begins May 17, according to manager Brad Ausmus. Ohtani had Tommy John surgery last October and hasn't made his season debut. He won't pitch at all this year but needs to be […]

Corey Kluber Update Coming Friday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber fractured his elbow after he was hit by a line drive during his start on Wednesday, and he had a cast on his right arm when he boarded a flight to Cleveland. The Indians won't make an announcement on his potential return until Friday. An optimistic outlook has him […]

Freddy Peralta Could Lose Rotation Spot

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta could lose his rotation spot after getting bombed by the Rockies on Thursday in his return from the injured list. "We’re going to have to have a conversation about that," manager Craig Counsell said. Corbin Burnes is currently in the bullpen and Chase Anderson is injured, but either of […]

Eduardo Nunez Could Be Back Monday

Boston Red Sox infielder Eduardo Nunez (back) went 2-for-3 with a home run in his third rehab game for Triple-A Pawtucket on Thursday as the designated hitter. He's been on the injured list since April 19 with a mid-back strain and was 0-for-8 in his first two games on the farm. Manager Alex Cora estimated […]

Josh Donaldson Expected To Return This Weekend

Atlanta Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) should be good to go for this weekend, according to manager Brian Snitker. Donaldson is dealing with a minor calf injury but has missed the last three games after the same calf led to him missing most of the 2018 season. The team expects him back this weekend […]

Tyreek Hill Denies Child Abuse

The attorneys of Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill issued a detailed denial of child-abuse allegations made against him on Thursday. They are also accusing Hill's fiancee of abusing the three-year-old son. Hill has denied playing any role in breaking his son's arm, and the attorneys noted that the injury was considered an accident […]

Kyler Murray Will Be Week 1 Starter

Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim said that rookie quarterback Kyler Murray will be the team's Week 1 starter on the Rich Eisen Show on Thursday. Murray was the No. 1 overall pick and should run head coach Kliff Kingsbury's Air Raid offense right from the start. The offensive line must protect him better than […]

Derrick Johnson To Retire With Chiefs

Free-agent linebacker Derrick Johnson will sign a one-day contract with the Kansas City Chiefs in order to retire. The 36-year-old was a first-round pick by KC in 2005 and played 13 seasons with the team. He was one of the top overall linebackers in his prime and was selected to four Pro Bowls and was […]

Chris Jones Not At Workouts

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Chris Jones isn't present for the team's offseason workout program that started on April 15, according to multiple sources. The 24-year-old is coming off a breakout season in 2018 in which he had 15.5 sacks (third in the NFL), 29 quarterback hurries (fifth in the league) and 40 total tackles. […]