Andrew Heaney Throws Bullpen Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (elbow) had a successful short bullpen session on Wednesday and will throw another one on Saturday and use all of his pitches, according to manager Brad Ausmus. The left-hander has yet to pitch in 2019 but should be the team's ace when he's healthy sometime next month. Heaney […]

Erik Gonzalez Out 10-12 Weeks

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Erik Gonzalez, who had surgery on Thursday to fix his fractured left clavicle, will return to "full major league baseball activities" in roughly 10 to 12 weeks. It means that he won't be an option for the Bucs until late in the second half of the season. The 27-year-old was hitting just […]

Bills Could Trade Up For Quinnen Williams

If Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray goes to the Cardinals at No. 1 overall and Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa goes at No. 2 to the 49ers, the Buffalo Bills could trade up to No. 3 to select Alabama defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, according to rival general managers. The Jets own the third overall pick, […]

Roman Quinn Goes Back On Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies placed outfielder Roman Quinn on the 10-day injured list with a right groin strain on Thursday and recalled outfielder Dylan Cozens from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. Quinn had just returned from an oblique injury and was seeing some playing time with Odubel Herrera on the injured list, but he'll […]

Steelers Could Move Up In First Round

The Pittsburgh Steelers could potentially make a move to trade up within the first round of the draft on Thursday night, according to league sources. The Steelers have defensive needs and are looking for ways to address that. Michigan linebacker Devin Bush could be among their targets if they wind up trading up from the […]

Jags Pick Up Jalen Ramsey's Option

The Jacksonville Jaguars exercised cornerback Jalen Ramsey's fifth-year option on Thursday. The Pro Bowl cornerback is now under contract through the 2020 season. Ramsey should eventually sign a long-term extension with the club. The 24-year-old has become one of the league's best corners in just three seasons. He had 65 tackles and three interceptions and […]

Joey Wendle To 10-Day Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays placed infielder Joey Wendle on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a wrist fracture and called up infielder Christian Arroyo and reliever Austin Pruitt from Triple-A Durham in corresponding moves. Wendle just returned from the injured list, so this is a tough break for him. He's likely to miss at […]

Quinnen Williams An Option At No. 1 Overall

Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim reached out to Alabama defensive tackle Quinnen Williams to let him know that he's still a possibility for the team at No. 1 overall, according to a source. It's widely believed that Arizona will go with Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray with the first overall pick, but the Cardinals brass […]

Ozzie Albies Resting Against Reds

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Johan Camargo is starting at second base and is batting sixth against Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo. Outfielder Nick Markakis will serve as the leadoff hitter. Camargo has just nine hits in 42 at-bats (.214) with a homer and 10 RBI, […]

Redskins Split Between Dwayne Haskins, Daniel Jones

The Washington Redskins are unsure if they want to select a quarterback with their first-round pick, and they are also in disagreement on the top QB on their draft board, with owner Bruce Allen and general manager Dan Snyder liking Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins, while some in the organization prefer Duke's Daniel Jones, according […]

Jose Peraza Out For Second Straight Day

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jose Peraza is not in the starting lineup again on Thursday. Derek Dietrich will start at the keystone and is hitting fifth against Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran. After a breakout year in 2018, Peraza is off to a rough start, hitting .157/.169/.229 with a homer, three RBI and two steals […]

Texans Open To Trading Jadeveon Clowney?

According to ESPN's Chris Mortensen, the Houston Texans are open to trading linebacker Jadeveon Clowney, who they placed the franchise tag on. The Texans have discussed an extension with Clowney, but he's yet to sign the franchise tender and the two sides aren't believed to be close on a long-term extension. The Houston Chronicle's John […]

Brandon Morrow Could Resume Throwing In A Few Weeks

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brandon Morrow (elbow), who is still in a diagnostic stage, could resume throwing in a few weeks. Morrow recently had a setback with his right elbow and has been shut down for the foreseeable future. He missed the entire second half last year and has no timetable for a return. As […]

Addison Russell To Work At Second Base

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon said that shortstop Addison Russell will see repetitions at second base while on his minor league rehab assignment. Russell is nearing a return from his 40-game suspension for domestic violence, and he could be an option for the Cubs start next Friday, May 3. However, he is unlikely to play […]

Five Teams Could Potentially Move Down

The New York Jets (No. 3), Detroit Lions (No. 8), Miami Dolphins (No. 13), Seattle Seahawks (No. 21, 29) and Los Angeles Rams (No. 31) are the teams showing the most interest in moving down in the draft, according to sources. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Rams have already received calls from teams interested […]

Redskins Aren't Serious About Trading Up

The Washington Redskins aren't very serious about trading up in the first round into the top five picks, according to sources. Washington's calls about trading up are "Bruce Allen being Bruce Allen." Washington sits at No. 15 overall and could really use a quarterback despite trading for Case Keenum in the offseason. However, it doesn't […]

Yankees Acquire Cameron Maybin

The New York Yankees acquired outfielder Cameron Maybin from the Indians on Thursday, but it's unclear what they gave up in return. Maybin can play all three outfield positions and could see immediate playing time with all the injuries to New York's outfield in the opening month. However, the 32-year-old was hitting just .216/.388/.275 with […]

Falcons Willing To Trade Up In First Round

The Atlanta Falcons have shown a willingness to trade up into the top 10 picks of the first round on Thursday. The Falcons currently own the No. 14 overall pick in the first round, but they are expected to use one or more of their nine draft picks this year to move up, most likely […]

Raiders Like Dwayne Haskins

The Oakland Raiders moved Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins up their draft board late this week, according to a source. Haskins impressed the Raiders during his workout, and he could be an option for them at No. 4 overall, but it would certainly be a surprising pick with Derek Carr already on the roster and […]

Joc Pederson, Corey Seager, Max Muncy Out Against Lefty

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson, shortstop Corey Seager and first baseman Max Muncy are not in the lineup against Cubs left-handed starter Jon Lester on Thursday. It's the third straight day the Dodgers have faced a lefty, so Pederson and Muncy have now sat out the last three games. Alex Verdugo is starting in […]

Adam Frazier, Bryan Reynolds, Melky Cabrera Out

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier and outfielders Bryan Reynolds (quadriceps) and Melky Cabrera are out of the starting lineup on Thursday. Colin Moran is at second and hitting third, J.B. Shuck is in left and is batting sixth and Jason Martin will start in center and bat eighth against Diamondbacks starter Zack Greinke. Reynolds […]

David Peralta, Wilmer Flores Sitting

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta and infielder Wilmer Flores are not in the starting lineup on Thursday. It looks to be a normal day off for both players. Ildemaro Vargas draws the start at the keystone and is hitting second, while Blake Swihart is in right field and is hitting sixth against Pirates starter Jameson […]

Casey Mize Promoted To Double-A

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize, the team's top prospect and No. 16 overall per MLB Pipeline, has been promoted from High-A Lakeland to Double-A Erie. The first overall pick of last year's draft allowed one run on seven hits in 26 innings (0.35 ERA, 0.30 WHIP) while striking out 25 and walking one in […]

Clint Frazier Headed To Injured List

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (ankle) will head to the injured list, and manager Aaron Boone said Frazier has a partial tear in his left ankle. The Yankees think it could be 10 to 14 days before he's ready to return. As if the Yankees weren't already injured enough, they're now losing their hottest […]

Hot Prospects To Watch - Tucker, Reynolds, Alvarez

We're into the third week of the minor league season and prospects are already finding their way onto big league rosters and making an impact at the next level. Elsewhere, some of the biggest prospect names of 2019 are fighting their way back from injury. Nick Senzel, the Reds top prospect, will join Triple-A Louisville […]

Ezekiel Ansah To Be Cleared By August

Free-agent defensive end Ezekiel Ansah (shoulder) had positive reviews from Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Monday, and he could be cleared by mid-August. Ansah's shoulder is structurally sound, but he still needs to gain strength in it heading into the 2019 season. The pass rusher visited with the Ravens on Wednesday and will surely be added […]

DeForest Buckner's Fifth-Year Option Exercised

The San Francisco 49ers exercised their fifth-year option on defensive end DeForest Buckner on Wednesday. The 2018 Pro Bowler was taken in the first round as the No. 7 pick in 2017 and has started all 47 games he's appeared in over three seasons. Buckner has 215 tackles, 21 sacks, eight passes defensed, three fumble […]

Bengals Not Expected To Go With QB Early

The feeling around the league is that the Cincinnati Bengals aren't in the quarterback market for the first round of the draft on Thursday, especially not with the 11th overall pick. Andy Dalton had a disappointing year due to injury in 2018, but he could be on the hot seat in Cincy if he falters […]

Case Keenum Not Locked In As Starter

Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum isn't necessarily viewed as the starter inside the team's building. Colt McCoy, despite undergoing another leg procedure recently, is still a possibility to become the starter heading into the season. It means that the Redskins are very much in the mix to draft a quarterback, possibly even in the first […]

No Charges Filed Against Tyreek Hill

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill won't face charges, but Johnson County District Attorney Steve Howe said he thinks a crime was committed against Hill's 3-year-old son. Investigators couldn't determine who committed the crime in which the boy suffered a broken arm. Hill and his fiance could ultimately lose custody of the child, and […]