Josh Harrison, JaCoby Jones Out Thursday

Detroit Tigers second baseman Josh Harrison and outfielder JaCoby Jones are not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Ronny Rodriguez is starting at the keystone and is hitting fifth, while Niko Goodrum is in center field and batting second against Marlins starting pitcher Trevor Richards. Nobody in Detroit's lineup is very attractive for daily lineups. […]

Lonnie Chisenhall Still Has Tightness In Calf

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall (calf), who is currently away from his rehab assignment at Triple-A Indianapolis due to a personal matter, told the team's trainer that he is still experiencing tightness in his calf. Chisenhall has yet to play this year and there remains no timetable for his return. At best, he'll likely be […]

Trevor Williams Not Throwing Yet

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Williams (side) is doing rehab exercises but isn't throwing yet. He'll be re-evaluated this weekend, but the team is "optimistic that this (time down) will not be as long as it potentially could be." The 27-year-old right-hander is 2-1 on the year with a nice 3.33 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and […]

Francisco Cervelli Remains Out Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli (chest) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday after suffering an upper chest contusion on Tuesday. Elias Diaz will do the catching and is hitting seventh against Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela. It's unclear if Cervelli will need a trip to the injured list, but he also sat out […]

Jung Ho Kang Hitting Without Restrictions

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jung Ho Kang (oblique), who has been on the injured list since May 13 with a left side strain, is hitting in the cages with no restrictions while also throwing and fielding grounders. He'll hit on the field in the coming days, with the final step being a rehab assignment. Expect […]

Travis Shaw Hitless In Rehab Game

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw (wrist) was 0-for-3 with a strikeout while playing third base for Triple-A San Antonio on Wednesday. Shaw has fallen on dark times this year while slashing .163/.266/.281 with four home runs, eight RBI and 50 strikeouts in his 135 at-bats before his injury. The Brew Crew won't rush him […]

Randal Grichuk Resting Against Red Sox

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Billy McKinney draws the start in right field and will hit seventh against Red Sox starting pitcher Ryan Weber. McKinney isn't exactly setting the world on fire with his bat in 137 at-bats this year, hitting .234/.284/.380 with three home runs […]

Bryan Reynolds Sitting Out Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Melky Cabrera is starting in left field and is hitting fifth against Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela. The Milk Man has hit very well this year (.336/.373/.463), but his counting stats leave a lot to be desired with only three home runs, […]

Jason Vargas To Return Saturday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jason Vargas (hamstring) will officially come off the injured list to start on Saturday against the Tigers. Vargas missed three weeks with a left hamstring strain and was 1-2 with an ugly 5.92 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 20 strikeouts in 24 1/3 innings in his seven outings (six starts). The […]

Ryan Zimmerman Still Has Pain In Foot

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (foot) felt some lingering pain in his right foot due to plantar fasciitis while doing some running the last few days. He will be eased off the running program for now but was hitting in the cages on Thursday. There's no timetable for the 34-year-old's return at this point. […]

CC Sabathia Lands On Injured List

The New York Yankees officially placed starting pitcher CC Sabathia (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with right knee inflammation. Sabathia said he's headed to New York on Friday and is likely to skip at least his next start. The left-hander, who is now one win shy of 250 wins for his career, […]

Cowboys Talking Extension With Ezekiel Elliott

The Dallas Cowboys and running back Ezekiel Elliott seem to be on the same page as far as discussions on a long-term contract extension go. However, the Cowboys have made it clear that quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver Amari Cooper are at the front of the line for extensions this offseason. Elliott is one […]

Mose Frazier Breaks Left Arm In Practice

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Mose Frazier (arm) broke his left arm during practice on Tuesday, according to a league source. He is scheduled to undergo surgery by team doctor Pat Connor and his recovery is expected to last three to four months. Frazier's status for training camp is to be determined, but he obviously won't […]

Delanie Walker At 85 Percent In Recovery

Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (ankle) is making progress in his recovery from his ankle injury. “I feel like I’m in the 85 percent range,” the Titans tight end said Tuesday. “Today I felt fast getting out of my breaks, and I was catching the ball well. Always a good sign.” It was the […]

Garrett Celek Won't Be Cleared Until Training Camp

San Francisco 49ers tight end Garrett Celek (concussion) remains in the concussion protocol and will not be cleared until at least training camp. The backup to George Kittle had just five catches for 90 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games for the Niners last season. He'll turn 31 next month and won't be fantasy […]

Buccaneers Claim Jordan Leggett Off Waivers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers claimed tight end Jordan Leggett off waivers from the Jets on Tuesday, according to a source. The third-year professional was a fifth-round pick out of Clemson in 2017 and spent his rookie season on Injured Reserve. Leggett made four starts in 15 games last season for Gang Green and had 14 […]

Raheem Mostert Needs Another Forearm Surgery

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (forearm) needed to have another surgery to fix his broken forearm and will be out for another month. It adds injury to insult, as Mostert is behind Matt Breida, Tevin Coleman, Jerick McKinnon and Jeffery Wilson on the team's crowded backfield depth chart. It'll take several injuries ahead […]

Matt Breida Has Torn Pec

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (pectoral) has a slightly torn pectoral muscle but will not need surgery. He will miss organized team activities but should be ready for the start of training camp this summer. Breida seemingly played injured for most of the 2018 season but managed to run the ball 153 times […]

Ezekiel Ansah Could Be Ready For Week 1

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said there's a chance that defensive end Ezekiel Ansah (shoulder) is ready for Week 1, but they won't know for sure until training camp begins. Ansah has always had plenty of pass-rushing potential, but he was never able to capitalize on it in Detroit due to various injuries. The […]

Chris Carson Has Work Done On Knee

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that running back Chris Carson (knee) "had a little work done" on his knee, but he should be back in a couple of weeks. Carson has had injury issues before, so this one is worth watching as we get further into the summer. The 24-year-old, a seventh-round pick […]

Jason Croom Injured In Practice This Week

Buffalo Bills tight end Jason Croom was seen walking off the practice field with a trainer during organized team activities on Tuesday with an undisclosed injury. Running backs Frank Gore (ankle, foot) and T.J. Yeldon (groin) are also nursing injuries. Gore was limited while Yeldon sat out. With tight end Tyler Kroft (foot) out three […]

DaeSean Hamilton Slowed By Knee Injury Last Year

Denver Broncos wide receiver Daesean Hamilton (knee) said his knee bothered him at the end of last season. He spent much of the offseason training in Florida and focused on putting weight on and getting stronger and faster. Hamilton said his knee is feeling great now as training camp approaches. The 24-year-old fourth-round pick had […]

Jadeveon Clowney Away From Team

Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney is away from the team during organized team activities. "I have no idea when he's going to be here. It's up to him," head coach Bill O'Brien said. Clowney is hoping for a long-term extension, but the two sides aren't close to an agreement and Clowney's extensive injury history […]

D'Onta Foreman Making Good Progress

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien is seeing "good progress" from running back D'Onta Foreman (Achilles) after his "significant" Achilles injury. Foreman's work away from the team has helped him have a "good spring." The 23-year-old was trying to make a comeback last year but was only able to play in one game and had […]

Zach Britton Was Unavailable Wednesday

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that relief pitcher Zach Britton was unavailable on Wednesday and was "a little beat up." Britton said nothing in particular was bothering him, but he's thrown a lot of innings lately. The left-handed reliever will be available on Thursday. The 31-year-old is 2-0 on the season with a […]

Shohei Ohtani Expected To Be Out Thursday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (finger) is expected to be out of the lineup again on Thursday after the game against the Twins was rained out on Wednesday night. Ohtani left the game early on Monday after being hit in the finger by a pitch, but he returned and played on Tuesday. It […]

Jonnu Smith Sidelined At OTAs

Tennessee Titans tight end Jonnu Smith (knee) didn't take part in organized team activities on Tuesday but got some work in off the jugs machine after practice. The 23-year-old tore his MCL last year and caught just 20 passes for 258 yards and three touchdowns in 13 games before his injury in 2018. As long […]

CC Sabathia Expects To Land On Injured List

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that starting pitcher CC Sabathia's knee is "barking a little bit," and Sabathia expects to go on the injured list. "It’s something I need to take care of," Sabathia said. The veteran left-hander said it's the same pain he's dealt with in the past and expects to go […]

Angels-Twins Postponed Thursday

The game between the Los Angeles Angels and Minnesota Twins on Wednesday was postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up on Thursday, with Angels starter Matt Harvey and Twins hurler Martin Perez likely being pushed back until then. Hopefully you were able to get any players on these teams out of […]

Dede Westbrook, Jalen Ramsey Absent For Start Of OTAs

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook and cornerback Jalen Ramsey were absent at the start of organized team activities this week. Westbrook is expected to report on Thursday. Ramsey has received criticism from the front office for his absence from offseason workouts, but he'll be there when it matters and remains one of the best […]