Oneil Cruz Back on the Bench on Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz is out of the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the division-rival Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park. Alexander Canario will make another start in center field and will bat fifth against Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo. Cruz was held out of the lineup for four straight games last week due […]

Brandon Walter Could Get the Start on Tuesday

The Houston Astros added left-hander Brandon Walter to their taxi squad, and The Athletic's Chandler Rome suggests he could make the start on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays, a team that hasn't been good against lefties in 2025. Houston currently has not listed a starter for Tuesday's game. Walter has looked good at Triple-A […]

Phillies Option Mick Abel to Triple-A

The Philadelphia Phillies optioned right-handed pitching prospect Mick Abel to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday and recalled right-hander Max Lazar in a corresponding move, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer's Lochlahn March. Abel will head back to the farm despite the fact that he looked excellent in his spot start on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. […]

Austin Slater Activated and Starting on Monday

The Chicago White Sox announced on Monday that they reinstated outfielder Austin Slater (knee) from the 10-day injured list and optioned infielder/outfielder Brooks Baldwin to Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Slater will make the start in left field and will hit seventh right away in Monday's series opener against the visiting Seattle Mariners and […]

Josh Lowe Resting Against Left-Hander

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe is taking the day off for Monday's series opener against the visiting Houston Astros with a left-hander on the mound. Jose Caballero will start in right field and bat second against Astros lefty Colton Gordon. Meanwhile, Yandy Diaz will serve as the designated hitter and bat leadoff, and Curtis […]

Chandler Simpson Out on Monday

Tampa Bay Rays rookie outfielder Chandler Simpson (hand) remains out of the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the visiting Houston Astros. Simpson will miss his second straight game after injuring his right hand on a slide into home plate on Saturday against the Miami Marlins. Fantasy managers will have to check back to […]

Derek Hill Making the Start in Center Field

Miami Marlins outfielder Derek Hill is starting in center field and batting eighth for Monday's series opener against the visiting Chicago Cubs and right-hander Ben Brown. This will be Hill's first start in the outfield in the last four games despite the fact that Dane Myers (oblique) is currently on the injured list. It doesn't […]

Kristian Campbell on the Bench Again on Monday

Boston Red Sox rookie second baseman Kristian Campbell is out of the starting lineup for the second straight game for Monday's series opener against the visiting New York Mets at Fenway Park. David Hamilton is starting at second and will hit seventh against Mets right-hander Kodai Senga. Campbell got off to a good start in […]

Carson Spiers Ahead of Schedule

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that right-hander Carson Spiers (shoulder) is ahead of schedule and started throwing on Saturday at the team's spring training complex in Arizona. Spiers will need to continue building up his arm in Arizona before eventually going on a minor-league rehab assignment, so his return to the Reds is at […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand Approaching Rehab Assignment

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that corner infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand (back) is doing really well, and his next step in the rehab process will be playing games in Arizona. Encarnacion-Strand is likely to start out in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League before eventually moving to higher levels of the minors. The 25-year-old needed multiple […]

Medical Staff Pleased With Noelvi Marte's Progress

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte's (oblique) follow-up MRI exam has been moved up to May 27 from June 4 because the team's medical staff has been pleased with his progress from a left-oblique strain. The results of Marte's MRI exam could determine the next step in his recovery. The Reds placed the 23-year-old infielder […]

Rhett Lowder Allows Four Runs in Third Rehab Game

Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitching prospect Rhett Lowder (elbow) allowed four runs on four hits while walking one in one-third of an inning in his first minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Louisville on Saturday. He was pulled after reaching just 29 pitches, but he threw three more innings in the bullpen. Lowder is scheduled to throw […]

Reds Expecting Hunter Greene to Return This Weekend

The Cincinnati Reds are expecting right-hander Hunter Greene (groin) to return from the injured list this weekend to face the division-rival Chicago Cubs. "When we play the Cubs, Hunter Greene will be ready to slot in there," manager Terry Francona said. It's unclear exactly what day Greene will take the ball again, but the Reds […]

Joe Musgrove Increasing his Throwing Distance

San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove (elbow) has been traveling with the big-league team after starting to play catch again in early April. Musgrove is playing catch three times a week and is scheduled to progress from 75 feet to 90 feet this week, according to MLB.com. The 32-year-old veteran is recovering from Tommy John […]

Matt Waldron Could Make Next Rehab Start at Double-A

San Diego Padres right-hander Matt Waldron (oblique) made a minor-league rehab start in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on May 15 and could move to Double-A San Antonio for his next rehab start. Waldron suffered a left-oblique strain while warming up in the bullpen before a spring training game and was moved to the 60-day […]

Kumar Rocker Getting Close to Rehab Assignment

Texas Rangers right-handed pitching prospect Kumar Rocker (shoulder) could start a minor-league rehab assignment later this week if he bounces back well from the two-inning live batting practice session he had on Sunday, according to The Dallas Morning News' Shawn McFarland. Manager Bruce Bochy said that Rocker looked "good" on Sunday, but the 25-year-old will […]

Sean Guenther to Serve as Opener for Tigers, Keider Montero in Bulk Role

Detroit Tigers left-hander Sean Guenther will serve as the team's opener ahead of right-hander Keider Montero for Monday's series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium, according to the Detroit News' Chris McCosky. This will be the first career MLB start for Guenther, who should be avoided as a fantasy streamer. The 29-year-old […]

Lane Thomas Picks Up Three Hits in Rehab Game

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas (wrist) had a good day at the plate in his latest minor-league rehab game on Sunday with Triple-A Columbus, going 3-for-4 with a home run, double, stolen base, three runs scored, a walk and a strikeout as the leadoff hitter. In his five rehab games with Columbus, Thomas has gone […]

Mitchell Parker to Start on Tuesday

Washington Nationals left-hander Mitchell Parker (knee) has been cleared to make his next start on Tuesday against the division-rival Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park. Parker was forced to leave his last start early against the Braves last Wednesday after he was hit by a comebacker in his left knee in the fifth inning. However, the […]

Jared Jones Likely to Need Tommy John Surgery

PGH Baseball Now's John Perrotto reports that Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jared Jones (elbow) is likely to need Tommy John surgery, which means he won't pitch at all this season, according to two baseball sources. Doctors told Jones that he will need the procedure and "it's all but a done deal," according to the sources. The […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Could Return by This Weekend

Braves Today's Lindsay Crosby speculates that the new best-case scenario for Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) is to play nine innings in the outfield on his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday and Wednesday and then let doctors check him out on Thursday before the team activates him for Friday's series […]

Eagles, Nick Sirianni Agree To Contract Extension

The Philadelphia Eagles and head coach Nick Sirianni agreed to an undisclosed long-term contract extension on Monday, according to The 33rd Team's Ari Meirov. It doesn't come as much of a surprise after Sirianni just helped lead the team to their second Super Bowl championship last season in a blowout win over the Kansas City […]

Brock Purdy has Full No-Trade Clause

A part of his five-year, $265 million contract extension, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy received a full no-trade clause for the duration of the deal, sources told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. Purdy gets financial security and control over his future in a deal that is expected to be finalized and become official soon. It […]

Austin Hays Homers, Steals a Bag in Win Over Cleveland

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Austin Hays continued to produce in the team's 5-4 win over the visiting Cleveland Guardians at Great American Ball Park on Friday night, going 2-for-4 with his sixth home run of the season and his second stolen base of 2025. Hays' home run in the third inning of the ballgame opened the […]

James Wood Clubs 12th Homer in Win Over Orioles

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood stayed hot at the plate in Friday's 4-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards, going 2-for-4 with a single, his 12th home run of the season, two RBI, and two strikeouts as the designated hitter out of the three-hole. Wood has been very productive for his fantasy managers […]

Ronny Mauricio Reinstated From Injured List and Optioned

The New York Mets announced on Saturday that they reinstated infield prospect Ronny Mauricio (knee) from the 10-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse. Mauricio's rehab assignment has ended, but he's going to need more time in the minors after missing all of last season while recovering from multiple surgeries for a torn […]

Yoan Moncada Leaves Friday's Game Early

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Yoan Moncada (thumb) left the 6-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night early after he seemed to aggravate his thumb injury on a swing in the top of the ninth inning, according to the Orange County Register's Jeff Fletcher. Manager Ron Washington said it's something that is […]

George Kirby Gets Hit Around in Third Rehab Start

Seattle Mariners right-hander George Kirby (shoulder) made his third minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Tacoma on Friday night and allowed four earned runs on 10 hits (two home runs) while walking none and striking out four in four innings pitched. While the results weren't all that great for Kirby in this one, the primary takeaway […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Goes Hitless in Second Rehab Game at Triple-A

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. appeared in his second minor-league rehab game with Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday night and went 0-for-2 at the plate with two walks and two runs scored while playing right field and hitting leadoff for the Stripers. Acuna homered in his first rehab game in the rookie-level Florida Complex League […]

49ers Sign Kicker Greg Joseph

The San Francisco 49ers signed free-agent veteran kicker Greg Joseph to an undisclosed one-year deal on Friday, according to his agent. Joseph will head to the NFC West after he spent 2024 kicking for three teams -- the New York Giants, Washington Commanders and New York Jets. In eight games with those three clubs, the […]