Sandy Alcantara Returns From DL, Optioned To Minors

The Miami Marlins activated starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara (arm) from the disabled list and optioned him to Triple-A New Orleans on Monday. Alcantara gave up one run in five innings in his first major league start this year, but he also walked five in that outing. On the farm this year he's 5-3 with a […]

Jacob Turner To Enter Rotation

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jacob Turner will replace Mike Fiers, who was traded to the A's on Monday, in the starting rotation. Turner will be making his first start for the team since 2012. In 80 innings at Triple-A this year, Turner has gone 3-4 with a 4.50 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and weak 6.5 K/9. […]

Tyler O'Neill Expected Back In 10 Days

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (groin) is not dealing with a baseball injury, but they are being vague about it because of the sensitive nature of his ailment. O'Neill underwent treatment on Monday and is expected to return in 10 days. Adolis Garcia was called up from the minors and should see a lot […]

Joe Mauer, Logan Morrison Pass Through Waivers

Minnesota Twins first basemen Joe Mauer and Logan Morrison have both passed through revocable waivers, according to a person with direct knowledge. The Twins can now discuss a trade with other teams until Aug. 31. Mauer has a full no-trade clause and is still due $6.92 million through the rest of the year. He's hitting […]

Hunter Strickland Throws In Arizona League

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Hunter Strickland (hand) tossed an inning for the team's rookie level Arizona team on Sunday, but he must wait two more weeks before he can be activated from the 60-day disabled list. Strickland was solid before his injury, posting a 2.84 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 8.2 K/9 and 13 saves. However, […]

Dylan Cease Crushing It In Minors

Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Dylan Cease has been crushing it in the minors. Cease was acquired from the Cubs in the Jose Quintana trade. He tossed six scoreless innings for Double-A Birmingham on Saturday night and struck out nine. He is now 2-0 with a 1.00 ERA in his last six starts. Cease is […]

Eloy Jimenez Close To Being Called Up

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Eloy Jimenez is "really close" to being promoted to the major leagues, according to player development director Chris Getz. “He has done nothing but perform,” Getz said. “This guy’s been able to drive the ball to all fields. He’s been able to set up pitchers. ... He’s got a pretty […]

Kris Bryant Unsure When He'll Resume Swinging

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (shoulder) said on Sunday that he doesn't know when he'll be able to swing a bat. However, Bryant said there are no long-term concerns with his shoulder inflammation. The slugger's shoulder injury has put a real damper on his season so far, and he's batting .276 but has only […]

Giancarlo Stanton Dealing With Hamstring Issue

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) is dealing with tightness in his left hamstring and had it wrapped with ice after games Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Yankees likely want to be cautions with Stanton while Aaron Judge and catcher Gary Sanchez are sidelined. It's the reason why Stanton served as the designated in […]

Rays Place Daniel Robertson On DL

The Tampa Bay Rays placed infielder Daniel Robertson (thumb) on the 10-day disabled list on Saturday with a left thumb sprain. In a corresponding move, infielder Brandon Lowe was recalled from Triple-A Durham. Robertson is mostly useful for his position versatility in AL-only leagues. He was hitting .262 with nine home runs and 34 RBI […]

Vance McDonald Listed As Starter

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald is listed as the starting tight end on the team's first official depth chart of 2018. McDonald has sleeper potential as a TE2 in this offense, but consider the fact that he's never played a full season in the NFL in his five years. The 28-year-old had 14 catches […]

Yu Darvish Throws Bullpen Saturday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish (back, elbow) threw a 55-pitch bullpen session on Saturday and felt good. He said his arm issue turned into a back issue two weeks ago, but that everything is OK now. It appears that Darvish is getting close to going on a rehab assignment, where he'll need a handful […]

Jefry Rodriguez Slated To Start Game 2 Saturday

Washington Nationals pitcher Jefry Rodriguez is tentatively scheduled to start the second game of a doubleheader against the Braves on Saturday. The right-hander has posted a 6.86 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 17 strikeouts in 19 2/3 innings over five outings (three starts) at the big league level this year. He's not a recommended streamer against […]

Owner Predicts Big Things For Marlon Mack

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay thinks running back Marlon Mack will have a big year in 2018. “I think Mack has a chance to be a special guy this year,” Irsay said. “Depends on how many times you want to feed him the ball,16-20 touches on the ground (a game) and I could see him […]

Malcolm Mitchell Returns To Practice

New England Patriots wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (knee) was seen at practice on Saturday and is in pads. The Patriots could really use Mitchell healthy with Julian Edelman suspended to start the year and Jordan Matthews (hamstring) on Injured Reserve. He had a promising rookie season in 2016, but he was sidelined all last year […]

Marshal Yanda Activated From PUP

Baltimore Ravens offensive guard Marshal Yanda (ankle, shoulder) passed his physical on Saturday and was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list, although he isn't practicing on Saturday. Yanda fractured his ankle in Week 2 of last year but also had offseason shoulder surgery. He's the team's best offensive guard and should be ready […]

Titans Agree With Kenny Vaccaro

The Tennessee Titans announced on Saturday that they agreed to terms with free-agent safety Kenny Vaccaro. Vaccaro was the best safety still left on the market. The former first-rounder by the Saints has 386 tackles, eight interceptions and 7.5 sacks in his five seasons and will help the secondary after the loss of Johnathan Cyprien […]

Wil Myers Placed On DL

The San Diego Padres placed outfielder/first baseman Wil Myers (foot) on the 10-day disabled list on Saturday with a left foot contusion/bone bruise. The move is retroactive to Aug. 3. Outfielder Franmil Reyes was recalled from Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. Myers has struggled this year with injuries but has been pretty solid […]

Teams Showing Interest In Greg Holland

Free-agent relief pitcher Greg Holland has received interest from five or six teams, according to his agent, Scott Boras. After leading the National League in saves with 41 for the Rockies last year, Holland had an ugly 7.92 ERA with the Cardinals this season. Holland may latch on with another team on a minor league […]

No Plans To Remove Luke Weaver From Rotation

St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said the team doesn't have any current plans to remove starting pitcher Luke Weaver from the rotation despite his poor form over the last two months. Weaver has gone six innings just three times in 12 starts since May 28 and went just 2 2/3 innings on Wednesday. […]

Michael Wacha Not Making Much Progress

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha (oblique) has stayed in St. Louis to continue his throwing program, but he has not made enough progress for the team to know when he will be ready for a rehab assignment. Wacha last made a start on June 20 against the Phillies. Oblique injuries can be very […]

Kolten Wong Coming Off DL

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong (knee), who has been out with left knee inflammation the last 12 days, will come off the disabled list on Saturday. He went 0-for-3 with a walk and played seven innings in the field in his lone rehab game with Single-A Peoria. He will take the place of […]

Alex Wood Pulled Early Friday As Precaution

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said starting pitcher Alex Wood (hamstring) was pulled early from his start on Friday as a precaution after they noticed the lefty stretching out his hamstrings during his warmups. Wood still managed to go six innings while limiting the Astros to four hits and one earned run while walking […]

Buster Posey Could Return Sunday

San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy said catcher Buster Posey (head) is feeling better and could return to the lineup on Sunday if he doesn't have concussion symptoms. It looks like Posey may have avoided a concussion after being hit by a foul tip on Friday, but he's not out of the woods yet. For […]

Blake Snell Will Be Limited Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said starting pitcher Blake Snell (shoulder) will be limited in his first start back from the disabled list on Saturday against the White Sox and won't get near 100 pitches after being out for two-plus weeks. While the matchup is still a nice one for Snell and his owners […]

Jose Altuve Won't Return Sunday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (knee) will not return from the disabled list on Sunday when he is eligible, according to manager A.J. Hinch. The team is hoping to put Altuve through some running exercises and cardiovascular drills on this road trip. Hinch said he is "not completely confident" that Altuve will return for […]

Giorgio Tavecchio Being Waived

The Oakland Raiders have informed place kicker Giorgio Tavecchio that he is being waived, according to a source. Tavecchio was competing with rookie Eddie Pineiro, and veteran Mike Nugent was signed in Tavecchio's place. Tavecchio made 16 of his 21 field goal attempts last year with the Raiders, including going 3-for-4 on 50-plus yard tries. […]

Dexter Fowler Has Fractured Foot

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler (foot) was diagnosed with a fractured left foot and will go on the disabled list. It will give Fowler a much-needed break, as he is hitting a rough .180/.278/.298 with eight home runs and 31 RBI in 334 plate appearances this year. It's unknown how long Fowler will need […]

Ian Kinsler Headed To The DL

Boston Red Sox second baseman Ian Kinsler (hamstring) will be placed on the disabled list after leaving the game early on Friday with left hamstring tightness. Infielder Tony Renda will be recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket in a corresponding move. The team is hoping Kinsler will spend the minimum time on the DL after just acquiring […]

Buster Posey Exits Early Friday

San Francisco Giants catcher/first baseman Buster Posey (head) was removed from the game early on Friday. He was taken out of the game after taking a foul tip to his mask, so Posey could land on the seven-day concussion disabled list if he doesn't pass the protocol. Posey was 2-for-2 with a run scored before […]