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 […]

Mikie Mahtook In Bad Slump

Detroit Tigers outfielder Mikie Mahtook had two strikeouts on Tuesday and is now 0-for-23 for the season and 0-for-31 since his last hit, a single last September. His hitless streak is the longest by a Tigers non-pitcher to open a year, according to Elias Sports Bureau. Mahtook also made an error in center field on […]

Miguel Cabrera's Numbers Should Improve Soon

Detroit Tigers first baseman/designated hitter Miguel Cabrera raised his average to just .263 after a two-hit performance on Tuesday, but his three RBI and .681 OPS are well under his usual standards. His average exit velocity of 93.7 mph shows that Cabrera should start to see better results soon. However, an average launch angle of […]

Carlos Rodon Looking To Use Changeup More

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon wants to work his changeup in more alongside his fastball and slider. He threw his changeup a career-high 14 percent of the time in 2018, according to Fangraphs. However, Rodon has used the changeup just 5.1 percent of the time in three starts this year. The 26-year-old lefty […]

Chris Davis In All-Time Worst Slump

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis extended his hitless streak to an all-time record 49 at-bats with a hitless game on Monday. The 33-year-old's slump extends back to last season, and he is 0-for-28 with 15 strikeouts and four walks in nine games this year, although he does have two RBI. Davis has been falling […]

Patriots Visit With Demaryius Thomas, T.J. Yeldon

The New England Patriots visited with free-agent wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (Achilles) and running back T.J. Yeldon on Wednesday, according to a source. It's fair to wonder how much Thomas has left after he suffered a torn Achilles late last season. The former first-round pick of the Broncos has struggled in recent seasons with drops, […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Moving To Triple-A

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (oblique), the No. 1 overall prospect in baseball per MLB Pipeline, will move his rehab to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, according to a source. Vlad Jr. will be an impact power bat when he makes his MLB debut, possibly later this month. He should already be stashed […]

Patriots Sign Austin Seferian-Jenkins

The New England Patriots signed free-agent tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday, according to a source. ASF has had off-field issues throughout his career and has also been set back by injuries, but the Pats decided to take a flier on him after Rob Gronkowski hung up his cleats in […]

Redskins Continue To Meet With QB Prospects

The Washington Redskins will visit with Duke quarterback Daniel Jones on Wednesday and Thursday, a source informed of the situation told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Jones is also visiting the Patriots on Wednesday. Northwestern QB Clayton Thorson is also visiting with Washington on Wednesday. The 'Skins have recently met with Ohio State's Dwayne Haskins and […]

Nelson Cruz Still Out Of Lineup

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday in a National League park without the designated hitter. With the Twins on a road trip in the National League, Cruz hasn't started a game since April 3. He's off to a nice start with his new team, though, hitting .316 […]