Corey Seager Absent From Rangers Lineup

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (hamstring) is not in the team's starting lineup on Friday on for the series opener against the visiting San Francisco Giants. It's not much of a surprise after Seager was forced to leave Wednesday's game against the Detroit Tigers with hamstring tightness. The good news is that the 30-year-old two-time […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Held Out Against Padres

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and shortstop Kevin Newman are out of the lineup for the second game of the series against the division-rival San Diego Padres on Friday at Petco Park. Randal Grichuk will get a start in right field and will bat sixth, while rookie Blaze Alexander gets the start at shortstop […]

Jarred Kelenic Sitting Out Friday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jarred Kelenic (wrist) is out of the team's starting lineup on Friday in D.C. for a matchup against the division-rival Washington Nationals. Kelenic will miss a second straight game after he hurt his wrist while making a diving catch on Wednesday. Adam Duvall will make left field for Atlanta and will bat […]

Juan Soto Dealing With Inflammation, Out On Friday

The initial prognosis on New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (forearm) is that he's only dealing with left-forearm inflammation, which is great news for the Yankees and fantasy managers. However, he will take a seat on Friday in the Bronx for the series opener against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers. Aaron Judge will shift to […]

Xavier Edwards Hitting Leadoff For Marlins

With shortstop Tim Anderson landing on the bereavement list, Miami Marlins infielder Xavier Edwards was called up from Triple-A Jacksonville and is starting at shortstop and batting leadoff on Friday for the series opener against the visiting Cleveland Guardians and left-hander Logan Allen. Edwards could get some short-term run at shortstop in Miami while both […]

Tim Anderson Goes On Bereavement List

The Miami Marlins placed infielder Tim Anderson on the bereavement list on Friday and recalled infielders Tristan Gray and Xavier Edwards from Triple-A Jacksonville in corresponding moves. Infielder Otto Lopez was also placed on the paternity list. The Marlins will be a little short-handed on infield depth for their weekend series against the Cleveland Guardians. […]

Jasson Dominguez's Removal Was Planned

Many people were connecting dots on Thursday night when New York Yankees star outfielder Juan Soto (forearm) left the game against the Minnesota Twins after a rain delay and then outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez (elbow) was pulled from his minor-league game at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in the eighth inning. A team spokesperson said that Dominguez's exit […]

Brandon Williamson Returned From Rehab Assignment

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Brandon Williamson (shoulder) has been returned from his minor-league rehab assignment, which has now been stopped. Manager David Bell said on Thursday that Williamson is "still working his way back" from his shoulder injury. It's not exactly clear if the 26-year-old southpaw had a setback with his shoulder injury or if the […]

Spencer Horwitz Set To Join Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays first base prospect Spencer Horwitz is expected to be called up from Triple-A Buffalo to join the team in Oakland on Friday for the start of their three-game series against the Athletics. Horwitz, the team's No. 16 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has hit a cool .335 (71-for-212) with four home runs, 38 […]

Taylor Walls Comes Off 60-Day Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated infielder Taylor Walls (hip) from the 60-day injured list on Friday and designated outfielder Harold Ramirez for assignment in a corresponding move. Walls will be making his 2024 debut when he gets into a game after being sidelined up until this point after having offseason hip surgery. The 27-year-old former […]

Rays Designate Harold Ramirez For Assignment

The Tampa Bay Rays designated outfielder/designated hitter Harold Ramirez for assignment on Friday and reinstated shortstop Taylor Walls (hip) from the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. Ramirez will get the boot off the active roster after hitting .268/.284/.305 with a home run, 13 RBI, five stolen bases and 21 runs scored in 164 […]

Tobias Myers Starting On Friday

Milwaukee Brewers rookie right-hander Tobias Myers will get the nod on Friday to start against the Detroit Tigers in Motown for the series opener. Myers was recalled from Triple-A Nashville earlier in the week and wasn't needed in a relief role, so he's fresh and ready to go for Friday's game in a strong matchup. […]

Ty Chandler Standing Out At Minicamp

The Athletic's Alec Lewis points out that Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler is turning heads at mandatory minicamp this week, and that fans should keep an eye on him heading into the 2024 season. "I see us as having a one-two punch at running back (alongside Aaron Jones)," defensive tackle Harrison Phillips said, "almost […]

Sam Darnold Looks Good At Minicamp

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has looked calm, confident and prepared at the team's mandatory minicamp this week for what is likely to be another starting opportunity for him in the NFL to start the 2024 season. Darnold's consistency has stood out all week, and he's shown good chemistry with top receivers Justin Jefferson and […]

Vikings Taking It Slow With J.J. McCarthy

The Minnesota Vikings are taking it slow with rookie first-round quarterback J.J. McCarthy in offseason workouts to help him develop confidence. The Vikings want to allow him to try throws, make mistakes and learn. Head coach Kevin O'Connell and his staff think that's the best path to long-term success. Unsurprisingly, McCarthy was inconsistent in organized […]

Devin Singletary Has Great Grasp Of Offense

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll praised new running back Devin Singletary regarding his knowledge of the offense heading into his first year with the team. "Devin's been a productive back when he was with me at Buffalo. He knows our system inside and out," Daboll said. Singletary signed a three-year, $16.5 million deal […]

Tyrone Tracy Jr. To Compete For No. 2 Role In Backfield

New York Giants rookie fifth-round running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. will compete with 2023 fifth-rounder Eric Gray this year for the No. 2 role behind reliable veteran Devin Singletary. Tracy will likely rotate in relief of Singletary, at least initially, but there is more opportunity in New York's backfield now that Saquon Barkley isn't in […]

Theo Johnson Has An Opportunity

If New York Giants tight end Darren Waller retires, as he's expected to do this offseason, rookie fourth-round tight end Theo Johnson will have a major opportunity for playing time. The G-Men have veterans who will log snaps in blocking roles, but Johnson should rival Daniel Bellinger for the most targets at the position in […]

Malik Nabers Has A Chance To Be Special Right Away

New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers, the sixth overall pick in this year's NFL draft, has a chance to be very special right away in his first year in the league in 2024. "He's got a chance to be that elite No. 1. A true 'X' receiver with run-after-the-catch ability," an unnamed executive […]

Jalen Hurts Says 95% Of Offense This Year Is New

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts said that "95 percent" of the offense being installed for the 2024 season is new under new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore after the team's 1-6 finish last year. Head coach Nick Sirianni said Moore had previously described the offense as a hybrid scheme that incorporates concepts from Sirianni's and Moore's […]

Nick Gonzales Hits Fourth Homer Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Nick Gonzales continued to swing a hot bat in Thursday's 11-7 loss to the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers in the series finale, going 2-for-5 with his fourth home run of the season, two RBI and a run scored. Gonzales' long ball came off right-hander Walker Buehler in the third inning. The […]

Phillies Acquire Buddy Kennedy From Tigers

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired infielder Buddy Kennedy from the Detroit Tigers on Friday in exchange for cash considerations. After acquired him, the Phillies optioned Kennedy to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, where he will provide the club with infield depth. The 25-year-old was originally a fifth-round pick by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2017. He made his big-league […]

Edwin Diaz Could Be Back With Mets Next Week

New York Mets right-handed reliever Edwin Diaz (shoulder) said the plan is for him to pitch in another minor-league rehab game for High-A Brooklyn on Sunday, and he could come off the 15-day injured list to rejoin the Mets' bullpen on Wednesday or Thursday of next week for a series against the Miami Marlins. Diaz […]

Francisco Alvarez's Return May Be Delayed

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (thumb) flew home to Venezuela for a family matter, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. Alvarez's return to the Mets from the injured list, which was expected to come next Tuesday against the Miami Marlins, might be delayed a day or two now once the team returns home from their […]

Manny Machado Sees Pinch-Hit Appearance Thursday

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (hip) injured his hip trying to beat out a double-play ground ball in Wednesday's loss to the Los Angeles Angels and wasn't in the starting lineup for the series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday. However, despite dealing with a strained right hip flexor, Machado served as […]

X-Rays Come Back Negative On Tyler Stephenson

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (hand) said he had X-rays on his right hand after Thursday's 8-4 win over the visiting division-rival Chicago Cubs, and they came back negative. Stephenson was hit by a pitch in the sixth inning of Thursday's contest but remained in the game and finished 2-for-2 with two singles, a walk […]

Max Meyer Expected To Join Marlins Soon

Miami Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said that pitching prospect Max Meyer should be back in the big leagues "here soon." Meyer, the team's No. 2 prospect and No. 84 in all of baseball per MLB Pipeline, went 2-0 with a 2.12 ERA in three starts earlier this season before surprisingly being sent down to the […]

Spencer Arrighetti Expecting To Make His Next Start

Houston Astros rookie right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (calf) said that he is expecting to make his next scheduled start on Monday in San Francisco against the Giants. Arrighetti was removed from his last start early on Tuesday after three innings against the St. Louis Cardinals due to a left-calf contusion when he was hit by a […]

Joe Musgrove Dealing With Bone Spur And Bone Bruise

An MRI exam on San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove's right elbow showed a bone spur and a bone bruise. He received a platelet-rich plasma injection and a cortisone injection that he hopes will help him resume throwing in around two weeks. Arthroscopic surgery is possible if not enough healing takes play, "but we're not […]

Mike Clevinger To Throw Live Batting Practice Friday

Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said on Thursday that right-hander Mike Clevinger (elbow) will throw live batting practice on Friday and will eventually require a minor-league rehab start or two before the White Sox consider reinstating him from the 15-day injured list. Clevinger re-signed with the White Sox late and didn't make his first […]