Marcell Ozuna, Matt Carpenter Sitting Out

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna and third baseman Matt Carpenter are both taking the day off on Thursday. Carpenter gets the day off a day after signing a two-year contract extension with the Red Birds. Tyler O'Neill draws into left field and will bat fifth, while Jedd Gyorko is starting at the hot corner […]

Jay Bruce Won't Play Against Royals

Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Jay Bruce (Achilles) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday after being removed from the game early on Wednesday night with Achilles tightness. Consider him day-to-day for now. Bruce expectedly isn't hitting for average, but he does have seven home runs on the season and will remain useful in mixed […]

Terrance Gore Draws Another Start, Billy Hamilton Sitting

Kansas City Royals outfielder Terrance Gore is starting in center field and is batting ninth on Thursday against Mariners starting pitcher Mike Leake. Gore also started on Wednesday night and rewarded the team with three hits (two surprisingly for extra bases) and two stolen bases. Gore has world-class speed, but he is a zero with […]

Matt Chapman Resting Thursday

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Infielder/outfielder Chad Pinder will start at the hot corner and is hitting sixth against Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy. Chapman is hitting .305 (18-for-59) with four home runs, nine runs and nine RBI in the early going and is quickly becoming […]

Chris Davis Back In Lineup Thursday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis is back in the starting lineup on Thursday. He's at first base and is batting seventh against A's starting pitcher Aaron Brooks. The matchup is a nice one, but Davis is now 0-for-50 dating back to last season after a pinch-hit flyout on Wednesday night. Nobody should have Davis […]

Raiders Re-Sign Jalen Richard

The Oakland Raiders re-signed running back Jalen Richard to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday. Richard set career highs in catches (68) and receiving yards (607) last season, and his 68 catches tied for the team lead and Marcus Allen for the fourth-most receptions by a running back in team history. He also had 55 carries […]

Redskins Not Going After Josh Rosen

The Washington Redskins are "not actively" pursuing a trade for Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo said on the Around the NFL podcast on Wednesday. Washington has already met with some of this year's draft prospects, including Dwayne Haskins, Drew Lock, Daniel Jones, Clayton Thorson and Jarrett Stidham. The Redskins traded for […]

Spencer Ware Visits With Jets Wednesday

Free-agent running back Spencer Ware, who had 246 rushing yards with the Chiefs last year, visited with the New York Jets on Wednesday. The Jets are looking for depth behind Le'Veon Bell but also still have Trenton Cannon and Elijah McGuire. Ware has shown flashes before with KC when he's had opportunities, but he'd be […]

Jets To Visit With Ty Montgomery

The New York Jets are scheduled to visit with free-agent running back Ty Montgomery on Thursday, according to a source. The Jets would like to bolster their depth behind Le'Veon Bell, but they already have Trenton Cannon and Elijah McGuire, so there'd be little room for Montgomery to carve out a role with Gang Green. […]

Giants Extend Sterling Shepard

The New York Giants finalized a four-year, $41 million contract extension with wide receiver Sterling Shepard on Wednesday, a source informed of the situation told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. Shepard was set to have a base salary of $1.2 million in the final year of his deal in 2019. The deal will make him the […]

Yusei Kikuchi Deals With Cramps In Wednesday Outing

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi was dealing with left calf cramps in the sixth inning during his outing on Wednesday against the Royals. The Japanese left-hander allowed five hits (two home runs) and three earned runs while walking one and striking out just three in six innings in the no-decision in KC, but he […]

Travis Shaw Suffers Hand Contusion

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Travis Shaw suffered a right hand contusion after being hit by a pitch in the second inning on Wednesday. He left the game early, but X-rays came back negative and he's considered day-to-day. Don't be surprised if he misses a game or two, but it'll help that the Brewers have the day […]

A's Sign Edwin Jackson

The Oakland Athletics signed free-agent starting pitcher Edwin Jackson to a minor league deal on Wednesday. Jackson probably won't immediately enter Oakland's starting rotation, but he should be an option at some point after the 35-year-old had a decent 3.33 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 68 strikeouts in 92 innings (17 starts) for the A's last […]

Jay Bruce Injured Wednesday Night

Seattle Mariners outfielder/first baseman Jay Bruce left the game early on Wednesday with left Achilles tightness. While not hitting for much average (.204), the left-handed slugger already has seven home runs and 13 RBI in his 57 plate appearances to start 2019. He had a double, run scored and a walk in two plate appearances […]

Mike Trout Might Not Be Back Friday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (groin), who sat out on Wednesday with a strained groin he suffered Tuesday night, might not be ready to get back into the lineup on Friday after an off day on Thursday. The superstar outfielder said he felt "a lot better" on Wednesday, but he's also not trying to […]

Pedro Avila To Start On Thursday

San Diego Padres manager Andy Green announced that pitcher Pedro Avila will start on Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. It'll be San Diego's third starting pitcher to make their major league debut already this season. Robbie Erlin will be optioned to the minors in a corresponding move. Avila, a 22-year-old right-hander, posted a 4.27 ERA, […]

Shohei Ohtani Thinks He Could Play Now

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) said he is feeling good enough to where he thinks he could play now, but he has a checkup with a doctor soon and must take live batting practice before he can return. It doesn't matter if he's ready or not, the Angels have the final say. […]

Jose Osuna Cleared For Baseball Activities

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jose Osuna (neck) has been cleared for full baseball activities in extended spring training and will likely move to a simulated game next week. Osuna has yet to play in 2019 and will mostly just be outfield depth when he returns to the Pirates. His chance to see more playing time would've […]

Gregory Polanco Plays Nine Innings

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (shoulder) played nine innings with High-A Bradenton and is scheduled to serve as the designated hitter on Thursday. Polanco is recovering from serious left shoulder surgery last year, but he looks to be on track to make his season debut with the Pirates early next month. He hit .254 last […]

Jameson Taillon On Track For Next Start

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (head), who was hit in the head by a line drive on Monday, continues to pass his concussion tests and played flat-ground catch on Wednesday. He's still on schedule to start on Sunday against the Nationals. The right-hander is 0-2 but has a decent 3.00 ERA with 13 strikeouts […]

Rich Hill To Throw Simulated Game Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill (knee) is scheduled to throw a three- or four-inning simulated game in Los Angeles on Friday, and a rehab start would be the next step after that. Hill has been feeling good lately, but the Dodgers won't rush him back. The 39-year-old left-hander could still make his season […]

Alex Bregman's Injury Believed To Be Minor

Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch said that the team feels that third baseman Alex Bregman's hamstring injury is "minor." He saw the team doctor on Wednesday and the results of testing were encouraging. He'll be re-evaluated when the team heads to Seattle. Bregman was out of the lineup on Wednesday, but he's still listed as […]

Alex Cobb Expected To Be Ready Next Week

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb (back) has a "good shot" to pitch when he's eligible to come off the 10-day injured list, which would be next Tuesday against the Rays. Cobb has already been on the injured list twice this year. The 31-year-old allowed two earned runs while striking out four in 5 2/3 […]

Chris Davis Likely To Play Thursday

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said first baseman Chris Davis is working on some things and will likely return to the lineup and play on Thursday. Davis has set the MLB record for the longest and worst slump dating back to last season, going hitless in his last 49 at-bats, so he has plenty to […]

Kike Hernandez Getting A Breather Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Kike Hernandez is taking the night off on Wednesday. Max Muncy will fill in at the keystone and bat fifth against Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty. Hernandez, 27, is hitting an excellent .378/.478/.730 with three home runs, 10 runs and eight RBI in 37 at-bats this year. He's a must-start […]

Dodgers Place Russell Martin On Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed catcher Russell Martin on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with lower back inflammation and recalled backstop Rocky Gale from the minors in a corresponding move. The 36-year-old Martin was sharing playing time with Austin Barnes behind the plate and he was hitting .333/.500/.600 through 22 plate appearances. Martin has […]

A.J. Pollock Not Playing Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday. Chris Taylor will draw into the lineup in center field and will bat seventh against Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty. Taylor has just three hits in 27 at-bats (.111) to begin the year with a homer and two RBI. He's not […]

Cardinals Reach Extension With Matt Carpenter

The St. Louis Cardinals agreed to a contract extension with infielder Matt Carpenter on Wednesday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold. Carpenter is batting just .214 (9-for-42) with a homer and three RBI in the early going, but the 33-year-old is a must-own in all fantasy leagues after he clubbed a career-high 36 […]

Alex Bregman Out Wednesday

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday after tweaking his hamstring Tuesday night. The Astros are listing him as day-to-day for now, but hopefully the All-Star doesn't miss much more time for his fantasy owners. Yuli Gurriel is at third base and is hitting fifth against Yankees […]

Chris Davis Out Again Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis, who is in an all-time worst 0-for-49 slump dating back to last season, is out of the starting lineup for the second straight game on Wednesday. Trey Mancini is starting at first base and is batting cleanup against A's starter Frankie Montas. The Orioles are understandably trying to let […]