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 […]

Kolton Miller To Remain At Left Tackle

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden confirmed that Kolton Miller will remain at left tackle in 2019, while Trent Brown, who is the richest offensive lineman in NFL history, will be at right tackle. Gabe Jackson will remain at right guard. Miller struggled on the blind side in 2018, so it'll be interesting to see […]

Yankees Hopeful James Paxton's Injury Isn't Serious

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that starting pitcher James Paxton's knee has been "nagging" him in his previous starts, but it became more of a problem on Friday when he was pulled from the game. Boone is "hopeful that it's just some soreness," but the club will find out after he undergoes an […]

Giancarlo Stanton To Ramp Up Activities Monday

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that the next two days will be "fairly light" for outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (biceps, shoulder), and the team hopes he can ramp up his activities on Monday. Stanton should be able to return sometime this month, but there remains no firm timetable for his return. The elite power […]

Tzu-Wei Lin Leaves Game With Injury

Boston Red Sox infielder Tzu-Wei Lin (knee) left the game early on Friday against the White Sox with left knee soreness after an awkward slide into second base on a steal attempt. The good news is that he was able to walk off the field under his own power, so consider him day-to-day for now. […]

Ryon Healy Injured Friday

Seattle Mariners infielder Ryon Healy (groin) left the game early on Friday against the Indians with groin tightness. Healey had gone 0-for-2 in the game before departing and was replaced by Dylan Moore in the fifth inning. He has started all but one game this year and entered Friday with a league-high 13 doubles. The […]

Jed Lowrie To Join Triple-A On Saturday

New York Mets third baseman Jed Lowrie, who has yet to make his season debut after suffering a knee injury in spring training, will move his rehab assignment to Triple-A Syracuse starting on Saturday. The 35-year-old could make his season debut with the Mets sometime late next week if he can avoid any setbacks. The […]

James Paxton Leaves Early Friday, Needs MRI

New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton (knee) left his start after just three innings on Friday with left knee soreness, and he'll undergo an MRI exam on Saturday. The left-hander threw 64 pitches (32 strikes) in the outing and allowed only an unearned run despite loading the bases with one out in the second […]

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 […]