Max Scherzer Scheduled to Make Another Rehab Start on Friday

Toronto Blue Jays veteran right-hander Max Scherzer (forearm) is scheduled to make another minor-league rehab start at Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, according to Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith. Scherzer will be looking to build on what was a successful first rehab start on Sunday at Buffalo, when he threw three scoreless innings on 41 total pitches. Depending […]

Dylan Cease to Make a Rehab Start on Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Dylan Cease (hamstring) was cleared to make a minor-league rehab start at Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday after he threw a bullpen session on Tuesday in Atlanta, according to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. Cease also did some change-of-direction running drills. Depending on how things go with Buffalo later this week, Cease could […]

Justin Verlander Looks Good in Rehab Start, Could Return Next Week

Detroit Tigers veteran right-hander Justin Verlander (hip), who is currently on the 60-day injured list, looked good in his minor-league rehab start on Tuesday with Triple-A Toledo and is likely to take the starting-rotation spot of Ty Madden next week. In five innings of work on Tuesday with the Mud Hens, Verlander spun five shutout […]

Tetairoa McMillan Dealing With Foot Injury During OTAs

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (foot) missed another OTA practice on Tuesday due to a foot injury that he's been dealing with, according to Joe Person of The Athletic. It's something to watch once training camp rolls around at the end of July, but the 23-year-old second-year pass-catcher's injury isn't believed to be serious […]

Aaron Donald Considering Coming Out of Retirement?

When asked by FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz if he's considering coming out of retirement and playing for the Los Angeles Rams in 2026 after they acquired All-Pro pass-rusher Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns on Monday, former defensive tackle Aaron Donald said, "I'm for sure flirting with the idea. Helluva an opportunity with the Super […]

Drake London, Falcons Agree on Four-Year Extension

The Atlanta Falcons signed wide receiver Drake London to a four-year, $141 million extension on Tuesday that is worth up to $150 million and includes $100 million guaranteed, agent Andrew Kessler told Adam Schefter of ESPN. The deal makes London the third-highest-paid receiver in the NFL with the highest average per year in Falcons franchise […]

Michael Wilson Will be "Closer to the Core" in Z Receiver Role

Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur said that wide receiver Michael Wilson will play "closer to the core" in the Puka Nacua role as the Z receiver in 2026, according to The Arizona Republic's Theo Mackie. Former first-rounder Marvin Harrison Jr. will play the Davante Adams role as the X receiver, while Kendrick Bourne is […]

Marvin Harrison Jr. Will Play the X Role for Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur said that wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. will play the Davante Adams role as the X receiver in 2026, with Michael Wilson "closer to the core" in the Puka Nacua role as the Z receiver, according to Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic. It also sounds as though Kendrick […]

Josh Naylor Still Absent With Back Spasms

Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor (back) will miss another game on Tuesday against the visiting New York Mets due to back spasms, according to MLB.com. Naylor was forced to leave the series opener at T-Mobile Park on Monday early due to back spasms and will miss another game. He's considered day-to-day for now, and […]

Zach Neto Still Out With Neck Issue on Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (neck) remains sidelined for Tuesday's tilt against the visiting Colorado Rockies at Angel Stadium, according to MLB.com. Oswald Peraza will make the start at the 6 and bat seventh for the Halos against Rockies right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano. It will be the second straight day that Neto will sit out […]

Angel Martinez Back From Foot Injury on Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Angel Martinez (foot) is starting in right field on Tuesday and will hit fifth against the hosting New York Yankees and right-hander Cam Schlittler in the Bronx, according to MLB.com. Martinez returns to the fold after suffering a right-foot strain during Saturday's contest versus the Boston Red Sox. The 24-year-old Dominican outfielder […]

Steven Kwan Activated and Starting in the Bronx on Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan was activated from the bereavement list and is starting in left field and hitting seventh for the Guards in Tuesday's tilt in the Bronx against the New York Yankees and right-hander Cam Schlittler, according to MLB.com. It's the first time that Kwan will be active for Cleveland since he was […]

Chandler Simpson Back in Tuesday's Lineup Against Tigers

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson (mouth) is starting in left field and batting out of the leadoff spot on Tuesday versus the visiting Detroit Tigers and right-hander Jack Flaherty, per MLB.com. Simpson was pulled from the series opener on Monday in Tampa early with a busted lip when his helmet came off and hit […]

Maikel Garcia Still Bothered by Hamstring Injury

Kansas City Royals infielder/outfielder Maikel Garcia (hamstring) remains sidelined for Tuesday's contest on the road in Cincinnati against the Reds, according to MLB.com. Nick Loftin is making the start at the hot corner for KC and will bat sixth against Reds left-hander Andrew Abbott. Garcia is dealing with a strained right hamstring and will be […]

Dylan Crews Returns on Tuesday After Hand Injury

Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews (hand) is starting in right field and batting sixth for Tuesday's game in D.C. against the division-rival Miami Marlins and right-hander Lake Bachar, according to MLB.com. Crews will return to the Nationals' starting lineup after missing the last two games after he was hit by a pitch in Saturday's win […]

Ceddanne Rafaela Cleared From Back Injury

Boston Red Sox outfielder/second baseman Ceddanne Rafaela (back) is starting in center field and batting in the two-hole for Tuesday's series opener against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Shane Baz at Fenway Park, according to MLB.com. Rafaela is back in action after the BoSox scratched him from the lineup for Sunday's series finale against […]

Willson Contreras Back From Wrist Injury on Tuesday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras (wrist) is starting at first base and batting cleanup for Tuesday's contest against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Shane Baz at Fenway Park, according to MLB.com. Contreras ended up just missing Sunday's contest with a hand/wrist injury, and he'll return after a scheduled day off for the […]

Ramon Laureano Lands on Injured List With Hip Inflammation

The San Diego Padres placed outfielder Ramon Laureano (hip) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 31) on Tuesday with right-hip inflammation, according to MLB.com. Laureano went 0-for-3 in Saturday's loss to the Washington Nationals and did not play on Sunday in the series finale. The Padres had an off day on Monday. The […]

Reds to Promote Zach McCambley, Can he Carve Out a Role?

The Cincinnati Reds are calling up right-hander Zach McCambley to the majors on Tuesday, according to Milb Central. McCambley came to the Reds on May 21 from the Miami Marlins as part of the trade that sent outfielder Rece Hinds to Miami. The 27-year-old former third-rounder by Miami in 2020 out of Coastal Carolina University […]

Carlos Lagrange Shifting to Bullpen, Being Fast-Tracked for MLB Debut?

New York Yankees right-handed pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange is being shifted to the bullpen at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, according to YES Network's Jack Curry. The Yankees always believed that Lagrange could boost their bullpen in the big leagues this year, so it's a major step in that direction. The 23-year-old, who is considered the team's No. […]

Aaron Judge Out on Tuesday With Rib/Shoulder Injury

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder Aaron Judge (ribs) has a bone bruise in his right rib area that impacts him when he swings, which is why he's not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the visiting Cleveland Guardians, according to Jack Curry of YES Network. Judge has been dealing […]

Francisco Alvarez Starting a Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

The New York Mets plan to have catcher Francisco Alvarez (knee) start a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday with Triple-A Syracuse, manager Carlos Mendoza told Andrew Tredinnick of The North Jersey Bergen Record. Alvarez has been making good progress since having surgery to fix the meniscus in his right knee just several weeks ago. Initially, […]

Corey Seager Starting Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (back) is starting a minor-league rehab assignment at Double-A Frisco on Tuesday, according to the team. He is scheduled to bat second and play shortstop for the Rough Riders on Tuesday. Seager is one step closer to returning from inflammation in his lower back that has kept him out since […]

Gleyber Torres Returning From Injured List on Tuesday

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (oblique) will be activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and return to the starting lineup for the contest against the Tampa Bay Rays and left-hander Steven Matz, manager A.J. Hinch told MLB Network Radio. The Tigers are ready to bring Torres back after he played in just […]

Isaac Guerendo Suffers Torn Pec, Could be Ready by End of Training Camp

San Francisco 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo (pectoral) tore his pectoral muscle lifting weights around a month ago, and head coach Kyle Shanahan said that he could be ready at the end of training camp this summer, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Torn pectoral muscles typically end a player's season, so we're still a […]

Carlos Estevez Resumes Playing Catch on Wednesday

Kansas City Royals veteran right-handed reliever Carlos Estevez (shoulder) suffered a right rotator-cuff strain while rehabbing a foot injury on May 6, but he resumed playing catch on Wednesday, May 27, according to MLB.com. Estevez got bombed for four runs in just one-third of an inning against the Atlanta Braves in his season debut on […]

Max Scherzer to Start a Rehab Assignment on Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer (forearm) will start a minor-league rehab assignment and pitch for Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday, according to Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet. His pitch count could be around 45 to 60 pitches, depending on how he feels, according to manager John Schneider. The skipper said that Scherzer will likely have another […]

Red Sox Put Garrett Whitlock on Injured List With Knee Inflammation

The Boston Red Sox placed right-handed reliever Garrett Whitlock (knee) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday (retroactive to May 25) with left-knee inflammation, according to Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald. In a corresponding move, the BoSox recalled left-hander Tyler Samaniego from Triple-A Worcester. Whitlock initially injured his left knee when he slipped on […]

Guardians Place Steven Kwan on Bereavement List

The Cleveland Guardians placed outfielder Steven Kwan on the bereavement/family medical emergency list on Thursday, according to Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. Kwan will miss the entire three-game weekend series against the Boston Red Sox and could also miss the start of next week's series in the Bronx against the New York Yankees. Fantasy managers setting […]

Ezequiel Duran Back From Illness on Thursday

Texas Rangers infielder Ezequiel Duran (illness) is feeling better on Thursday and is back in the starting lineup for the series finale against the visiting Houston Astros, starting at shortstop and batting seventh against Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti, according to MLB.com. Duran was pulled from Wednesday's loss to the Astros due to an illness, but […]