Whit Merrifield Steals Another Base Against Twins

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Whit Merrifield went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a strikeout in Sunday's 7-6 win over the visiting Minnesota Twins. The stolen base was Merrifield's 17th of the season, and he's now batting a strong .300 (65-for-217) with 13 doubles, two home runs, 25 RBI and 29 runs scored in... Read More

Christian Walker Hits Two Doubles In Sunday's Win

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker went 2-for-5 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers in the series finale. Walker's second double of the game put the D-backs out in front in the ninth inning. The 32-year-old is hitting a mediocre .252 (58-for-230) on the... Read More

Matt Vierling Could Return Monday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Matt Vierling (back) was in the team's clubhouse on Sunday and was set to meet with trainers and manager A.J. Hinch before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. If he checked out fine, he could return from the 10-day injured list on Monday for the start of a series against the Atlanta... Read More

Joey Gallo Homers In Rehab Game

Minnesota Twins outfielder Joey Gallo (hamstring) went 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, a run scored, a walk and a strikeout in a minor-league rehab game with Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday. Gallo got the start in left field. Barring a setback, the left-handed slugger should return from the injured list before Tuesday's series... Read More

Jordan Love Struggling With Throws On The Move

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love's throws from the pocket have mostly come out clean this spring, but his spirals turn into wobblers when he has to throw on the move. It's been especially true when moving to his left during organized team activities open to reporters. Head coach Matt LaFleur hasn't been very concerned,... Read More

Rodrigo Blankenship Trying Out For Buccaneers

Free-agent kicker Rodrigo Blankenship (leg) is trying out for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at mandatory minicamp this week, according to a source. Blankenship is finally healthy for the first time in over a year after having surgery to fix a torn muscle in his leg in January. The Buccaneers are one of several teams that... Read More

JuJu Smith-Schuster Unlikely To Practice Monday

New England Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (undisclosed) remains unlikely to participate in practice at mandatory minicamp on Monday due to an undisclosed injury, according to sources. Smith-Schuster injured his knee in the AFC Championship game with the Kansas City Chiefs last season, so it's likely that the Patriots are holding him out for precautionary... Read More

Budda Baker Expected To Report For Minicamp

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker, who asked for a trade in April, is expected to report for the team's mandatory minicamp, which would be his first time on the field this offseason. It will also be Baker's first time working in head coach Jonathan Gannon's and defensive coordinator Nick Rallis' scheme on the field. It's... Read More

Calvin Johnson Could Work With Jameson Williams

Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson said on 97.1 The Ticket's Stoney and Jansen with Heather that he would be willing to work with wide receiver Jameson Williams to help mentor him. "I connected with Jamo yesterday really for the first time, and I look forward to just being around and being a shoulder... Read More

Kendrick Bourne Could Be Expendable

If the New England Patriots end up signing free-agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, one line of thinking is that it could mean another receiver will be let go, with Kendrick Bourne an oft-mentioned possibility. However, the team is being cautious with JuJu Smith-Schuster after a knee injury knocked him out of the AFC Championship game... Read More

Patriots Could Target One-Year Deal For DeAndre Hopkins

ESPN's Mike Reiss thinks a one-year, $10 million contract that would be worth up to $12-13 million might be more reasonable for the New England Patriots to offer free-agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. But if joining a contender is of greater importance to Hopkins, it would change the dynamic and give top-tier teams with less... Read More

Saquon Barkley Could Consider Skipping 2023 Season

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, who has until July 17 to work out a long-term contract extension with the Giants after he had the franchise tag placed on him, said skipping the entire 2023 season is an option he could consider. ESPN's Adam Schefter also reported that Barkley confirmed that he will not... Read More

Emmet Sheehan, Landon Knack Promoted To Triple-A

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitching prospects Emmet Sheehan and Landon Knack have both been promoted from Double-A Tulsa to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Sheehan, 23, is the club's No. 13 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, has been the best pitching prospect in LA's system in 2023 by going 4-1 with a 1.86 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 88... Read More

Ryan Mountcastle, Adley Rutschman Both Out Sunday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (illness) and catcher Adley Rutschman are both out of the lineup on Sunday against the Kansas City Royals. Mountcastle hasn't played since June 8 due to an illness, but he could be available off the bench against KC. He's struggled of late as well, hitting .188 (9-for-48) with a... Read More

Starling Marte Getting Rest Day Sunday

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte is getting a breather on Sunday as the team faces the Pittsburgh Pirates on the road. It's a good time for Marte to receive a day of rest, as he's started each of the team's last 17 games. He's off to a good start so far in the month... Read More

Eloy Jimenez Still Sitting Out

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (calf) remains out of the starting lineup on Sunday against the Miami Marlins. Fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised in the slightest, as it was reported a few days ago that Jimenez was expected to miss at least a couple games after injuring his left calf on Thursday. The White... Read More

Brandon Belt On The Bench Against Twins

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman/designated hitter Brandon Belt (hamstring) is out of Sunday's lineup against the Minnesota Twins. It shouldn't come as much of a surprise to fantasy managers after Belt was forced from Saturday's game early with a tight left hamstring. It's unclear what the results are of his MRI exam, but this is... Read More

Tim Anderson Not Playing Sunday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson is not in the team's starting lineup against the visiting Miami Marlins on Sunday. It looks to be a normal day of rest for Anderson in the series finale against the Fish. The 29-year-old shortstop is still searching for his first home run of the 2023 season. He's gone... Read More

Phillies Reinstate Alec Bohm From Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated infielder Alec Bohm (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and optioned infielder Drew Ellis to Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. After recovering from his left-hamstring strain, Bohm is back at third base and is hitting fifth in the batting order on Sunday against Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander... Read More

White Sox Place Liam Hendriks On 15-Day Injured List

The Chicago White Sox placed relief pitcher Liam Hendriks (elbow) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 10) on Sunday with right-elbow inflammation and recalled left-hander Tanner Banks from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. It's an inconvenience for Hendriks and the White Sox, but the 34-year-old right-handed Aussie will certainly overcome this after... Read More

Gary Sanchez Hitting Cleanup Again Saturday

San Diego Padres catcher Gary Sanchez is serving as the designated hitter and is batting cleanup on Saturday against Colorado Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland. Sanchez has been a godsend for the Padres with many of their stars underperforming so far this year offensively. The 30-year-old Dominican backstop hit his fifth homer of the year in... Read More

Elly De La Cruz Manning Third Base Against Cardinals

Cincinnati Reds infield prospect Elly De La Cruz is starting at third base and is hitting cleanup on Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Miles Mikolas. De La Cruz, one of the most impressive young players in the game, has played both third base and shortstop so far in his first week in... Read More

Edouard Julien Back In The Big Leagues

The Minnesota Twins recalled infield prospect Edouard Julien from Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday after placing second baseman Jorge Polanco (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list. Julien, the team's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is starting at second base and hitting leadoff on Saturday against Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Trevor Richards. The 24-year-old left-handed-hitting... Read More

Jorge Polanco Lands On Injured List Again

The Minnesota Twins placed second baseman Jorge Polanco (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a left-hamstring strain. Polanco tweaked his hamstring on Thursday and will head back to the injured list after recently returning from it for the same injury. It's a disappointing development for the 29-year-old middle infielder, but fantasy managers... Read More

Tarik Skubal Strikes Out Six In Rehab Start

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal (elbow) made his second minor-league rehab start for High-A West Michigan on Friday night and allowed one unearned run on two hits while walking none and striking out six in three innings pitched. Skubal has now given up only one unearned run while walking none and fanning seven in five... Read More

Tigers Put Akil Baddoo On 10-Day Injured List

The Detroit Tigers placed outfielder Akil Baddoo (quadriceps) on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a right-quadriceps strain and recalled infielder/outfielder Nick Solak from Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move. Baddoo hurt himself in Friday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks and will now miss at least the next 10 days of action. The 24-year-old... Read More

Jake Fraley Goes On Injured List, TJ Friedl Activated

The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Jake Fraley (wrist) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to June 8) with a right-wrist contusion on Saturday and reinstated outfielder TJ Friedl (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. The team also recalled right-hander Kevin Herget from Triple-A Louisville and optioned right-hander Joel Kuhnel to Louisville.... Read More

Nolan Gorman Not Starting Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Nolan Gorman isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's contest against the Cincinnati Reds. Gorman will take a seat after going 1-for-4 with his 15th homer of the year and three strikeouts in Friday's 7-4 victory over Cincinnati. The 23-year-old strikes out at a high rate, although he's lowered it from... Read More

Trey Lance's Spring Stats Weren't Very Impressive

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance may have a more streamlined throwing motion this year, but it didn't exactly translate into pretty stats during spring workouts. He went 11-for-19 (57.9%) in 11-on-11 sessions that were open to reporters this week. Lance completed 54.7% of his passes last summer, and the Niners would love to see... Read More

C.J. Uzomah Injured In Friday's Practice

New York Jets tight end C.J. Uzomah (leg) hurt his right leg in individual drills at practice on Friday and left with a trainer. It's unclear right now how serious Uzomah's injury is, but we should have more information on him at some point this weekend. Hopefully, it's nothing major and he'll be ready to... Read More