Carlos Martinez 5-7 Days From Throwing

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (shoulder) is still five to seven days away from throwing, and his chances of being ready for Opening Day are shrinking. Martinez dealt with arm issues last year that caused him to be moved to the bullpen late in the season. With St. Louis having plenty of rotation […]

Jorge Alfaro Dealing With Knee Inflammation

Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro was told by a doctor to rest his knee after being diagnosed with inflammation in his knee. Alfaro's injury doesn't sound too serious, so he shouldn't be in danger of missing Opening Day. In his first full season in the majors with the Phillies he hit .262 with 10 long […]

Yadier Molina Making Spring Debut Friday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (knee) is making his Grapefruit League debut as the designated hitter on Friday. Molina should be ready to go for Opening Day despite having knee surgery last year. He hit .261 with 20 home runs and 74 RBI in just 123 games. Molina will turn 37 in July and […]

Browns Acquire Olivier Vernon From Giants

The Cleveland Browns acquired defensive end Olivier Vernon and the No. 132 overall pick (fourth round) from the New York Giants on Friday in exchange for offensive guard Kevin Zeitler and the No. 155 overall pick (fifth round), according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport. Zeitler has been one of the better guards […]

Bills Out On Antonio Brown Trade

The Buffalo Bills are now saying they are out on trade talks for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown after they were in intense talks for the star wideout on Thursday night, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Bills general manager Brandon Beane said the team has moved on from Brown and is focused on […]

Maurkice Pouncey Becomes Highest-Paid Center

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed center Maurkice Pouncey to an extension through the 2021 season on Thursday for an average of $11 million per year, making him the highest-paid center in the league. The 29-year-old has been a foundation on the team's offensive line since he was the 18th overall pick in the 2010 draft. Pouncey […]

Redskins To Acquire Case Keenum From Broncos

The Washington Redskins agreed to terms to acquire quarterback Case Keenum from the Denver Broncos on Thursday, sources informed of the situation told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The Broncos will receive a sixth-round pick and the 'Skins will get a seventh-rounder. Keenum, who had a very mediocre season in his lone year with Denver in […]

Bills Closing In On Trade For Antonio Brown

The Buffalo Bills are closing in on a trade to acquire Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown, a source close to the situation told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The two sides aren't ready to disclose the compensation, however. Pittsburgh has said they won't give Brown, one of the best receivers in the game, away for […]

Jimmy Nelson Throws Simulated Game

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson (shoulder) threw 31 pitches in a two-inning simulated game on Thursday in camp, allowing three hits and two runs while striking out one and walking one with his fastball sitting in the low-90s. Nelson didn't have any issues with his arm and said he felt good. The right-hander who […]

Cesar Hernandez Close To A Return

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez, who is dealing with a hip flexor injury, took batting practice on Thursday and is close to a return in spring training. Hernandez's injury isn't very minor and he should be ready for the start of the regular season. The 28-year-old switch-hitter batted only .253 but had a career-high […]

Mitch Haniger Works In Intrasquad Game

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (back) took part in an intrasquad game in camp on Thursday and expects to be back in the lineup by this weekend after missing Cactus League action with a strained lower back. He went 2-for-4 with a double on Thursday, which is a great sign. Haniger broke out in 2018, […]

Astros Make Offers To Dallas Keuchel

The Houston Astros have made one- and two-year offers to free-agent starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel, according to sources. However, the offers are not in the range that Keuchel is seeking. Staying in Houston would probably be the best thing for Keuchel's fantasy value. The southpaw won the American League Cy Young in 2015 but hasn't […]

Alex Wood Hoping To Pitch Saturday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Alex Wood, who has been sidelined with a tight back, is hoping to pitch on Saturday against the Padres. The 28-year-old left-hander should be fine for the start of the regular season with his new team. Wood went 9-7 with a 3.68 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 135 strikeouts in 151 2/3 […]

Bryce Harper Expected To Make Phillies Debut Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper is on schedule to make his Grapefruit League debut on Saturday against the Blue Jays. The superstar outfielder hit a home run and doubled in 12 plate appearances in a simulated game against five minor league pitchers in camp on Thursday. The Phillies are just making sure Harper gets his […]

Danny Salazar Throwing Up To 120 Feet

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Danny Salazar, who is making progress from a right shoulder injury that cost him all of 2018, has been playing catch up to 120 feet this spring. The right-hander was an All-Star in 2016, going 11-6 with a 3.87 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 10.6 K% in 25 starts. He has a […]

Bradley Zimmer Doing Well In Rehab

Cleveland Indians outfielder Bradley Zimmer (shoulder) is doing well in his recovery from right shoulder surgery last July. Manager Terry Francona said Zimmer will throw to the bases in camp this weekend. Leonys Martin is in line to be the Opening Day center fielder, but Zimmer could see significant playing time around the middle of […]

Francisco Lindor Taking Groundballs

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (calf) took ground balls and batting practice on Wednesday. Manager Terry Francona said that Lindor is still not moving laterally as he recovers from a strained right calf. There's a good chance that Lindor might not be ready for Opening Day, but he's not expected to miss much time if […]

Ryan Brasier To Throw Bullpen Thursday

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Ryan Brasier, who has been dealing with an infected right pinkie toe for two weeks, will throw a bullpen session on Thursday. Brasier had a 1.60 ERA, 2.83 FIP and 0.77 WHIP in 34 outings (33 2/3 innings) last year. Both he and Matt Barnes are the top two candidates […]

Ross Stripling Could Start Year In Rotation

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said pitcher Ross Stripling is the next man up for a rotation spot to begin the season if Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) must begin the year on the disabled list. Stripling was a first-time All-Star in 2018 but faded in the second half due to an injury and was relegated […]

Yankees Won't Have Platoon At First Base

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said they won't have a platoon at first base this year, meaning it'll be either Luke Voit or Greg Bird at the position. "It's tough for me to envision us having two first basemen, especially when I feel like (DJ) LeMahieu would be that guy that gets backup reps […]

Aaron Hicks Aiming To Return This Weekend

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (back) has "significantly improved," according to manager Aaron Boone. Hicks will likely do some throwing and hitting on Thursday and is aiming to return to the spring lineup this weekend after dealing with lower back stiffness. Injuries are always a concern with Hicks, but he managed a career-high 27 […]

Shohei Ohtani To Resume Throwing Soon

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) will soon be medically cleared to start his rehab as a pitcher, according to manager Brad Ausmus. Ohtani hasn't thrown since having Tommy John surgery Oct. 1 of last year. Ausmus said Ohtani's workload as a hitter will be scaled back when he is cleared to […]

Jose Altuve Scratched From Lineup Thursday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve was scratched from the spring lineup on Thursday with "general left side soreness." The team is listing him as day-to-day. It doesn't seem like a very serious injury and the Astros are likely just being cautious. Altuve was a bit of a disappointment in 2018 and has a bit […]

Howie Kendrick Has Mild Hammy Strain

Washington Nationals infielder Howie Kendrick's MRI exam confirmed a mild left hamstring strain. The team will be cautious with him for now, but manager Dave Martinez thinks Kendrick will be ready for Opening Day. The veteran infielder missed most of the year in 2018 due to a lower-body injury and is strictly infield depth for […]

Josh James Throws Bullpen Session

Houston Astros pitcher Josh James (quadriceps) threw his first bullpen session on Thursday since straining his quadriceps on Feb. 24. The Astros still think he has plenty of time to be ready for the Opening Day bullpen. James' spring injury has taken him out of the running for the final rotation spot, but he could […]

Clayton Kershaw Playing Catch Every Day

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) is playing catch every day now and is throwing beyond 70 feet and increasing the intensity of his throws. However, there remains no timetable for him to throw off a mound. The seven-time All-Star and three-time Cy Young winner is in doubt for Opening Day at this […]

Jalen Richard Receives Second-Round Tender

The Oakland Raiders placed a second-round tender on free-agent running back Jalen Richard and cornerback Daryl Worley. Safety Erik Harris received an original-round tender. Second-round tenders are worth $3.095 million this year. With Marshawn Lynch and Doug Martin both free agents, keeping Richard as backfield depth will be important. Richard tied for the team lead […]

Nick Boyle Signs Three-Year Deal

The Baltimore Ravens re-signed tight end Nick Boyle to a three-year extension worth $18 million on Thursday, with $10 million in guarantees, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. The former fifth-round pick will become the 15th highest paid tight end in the league. In four seasons with Baltimore, Boyle had 75 catches for 613 […]

Yadier Molina Could Be Playing In Games Soon

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (knee) worked with starter Miles Mikolas during a simulated game on Wednesday and threw out all three attempted base stealers. The 36-year-old who had offseason left knee surgery, hasn't played in a spring game yet but could serve as the designated hitter soon. Molina is expected to catch in […]

Khris Davis Expected To Return Friday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Khris Davis (calf) is expected to be in the Cactus League lineup on Friday against the Padres "if everything goes well," according to manager Bob Melvin. Davis has been held out with a left calf strain and must run the bases on Thursday pain-free before he is cleared to play on Friday. […]