Mike Trout Making Progress, Thinks He'll Be Back In Late July

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) hit soft toss on the field before Monday's series opener against the visiting Texas Rangers and said he should progress to batting practice in a few days. Trout also jogged on the field for the first time on Monday. The running progression is the most important part of […]

Zach Neto Out On Monday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto is not in the team's starting lineup on Monday for the series opener against the visiting division-rival Texas Rangers. Veteran Luis Guillorme will take over at shortstop and will hit ninth in the batting order against Rangers right-hander Jon Gray. Neto isn't injury in any way, but this will […]

Adolis Garcia Dropped To Fifth In Batting Order

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia has been dropped to fifth in the batting order for Monday's series opener on the road in Anaheim against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels and right-hander Davis Daniel. Garcia got a mental break in the series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday due to his season-long slump at […]

Luis Robert Jr. Out Against Twins

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. heads to the bench for Monday's series opener against the visiting division-rival Minnesota Twins. With Robert getting a breather, Andrew Benintendi, Corey Julks and Gavin Sheets will start across the outfield in Chicago from right to left, respectively. Tommy Pham was scheduled to start in center and bat […]

Carlos Santana Resting On Monday

Minnesota Twins first baseman Carlos Santana is taking the day off on Monday for the series opener against the hosting Chicago White Sox. Jose Miranda will take over at first base and bat cleanup, while rookie Brooks Lee will start at third and bat seventh against White Sox right-hander Chris Flexen. The 38-year-old veteran switch-hitter […]

Carlos Correa In Monday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (finger) is starting at shortstop and batting second for the Twins on Monday against the hosting Chicago White Sox and right-hander Chris Flexen. Correa left Sunday's win over the Houston Astros in the first inning after he was hit by a pitch on his right hand, but fortunately X-rays came […]

TJ Friedl To Start A Running Progression

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl (hamstring) is set to start a running progression after a follow-up exam with a doctor went well on Monday. Friedl has been out for two weeks with a left-hamstring strain but has already resumed playing catch and hitting off a tee. As long as the 28-year-old outfielder doesn't suffer a […]

Stuart Fairchild Lands On 10-Day Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Stuart Fairchild (spine) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to July 7) on Monday with a spine-disc injury and recalled outfield prospect Rece Hinds from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Fairchild, who injured his back in Saturday's loss to the Detroit Tigers, may not be ready to return to […]

Rece Hinds Called Up, Making MLB Debut On Monday

The Cincinnati Reds recalled outfield prospect Rece Hinds and right-hander Yosver Zulueta from Triple-A Louisville on Monday and placed outfielder Stuart Fairchild (spine) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to July 7) with a spine-disc injury in a corresponding move. The Reds also optioned right-hander Graham Ashcraft to Louisville and outrighted infielder/outfielder Levi Jordan to […]

Nolan Jones Sitting Versus Lefty

Colorado Rockies outfielders Nolan Jones and Jake Cave will take a seat on the bench on Monday with the club facing a left-hander against the hosting Cincinnati Reds. Hunter Goodman is getting the start in left field for the Rockies and will bat eighth in the order against Reds left-hander Andrew Abbott. Jones has been […]

Kerry Carpenter Doing Baseball Activities On Monday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter (back), who is recovering from a lumbar stress fracture in his back, did some light jogging on the field prior to Monday's contest against the visiting Cleveland Guardians and also played some light catch in the outfield. It's the first time that Carpenter has done any baseball activities since he […]

Parker Meadows Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The Detroit Tigers placed outfielder Parker Meadows (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a right-hamstring strain and also optioned infielder Ryan Kreidler to Triple-A Toledo. Meadows will head to the IL after just being recalled from the minors last week. The 24-year-old went 4-for-11 with a home run and a stolen base […]

Javier Baez Reinstated And Starting On Monday

The Detroit Tigers reinstated infielder Javier Baez (back) from the 10-day injured list on Monday and also recalled outfielder Akil Baddoo from Triple-A Toledo. Baez will immediately return to the team's starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the visiting Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Gavin Williams starting at shortstop and batting seventh. Baddoo will be […]

Titans Considering Extension For DeAndre Hopkins?

Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is entering the second year of a two-year, $26 million deal that he made look like a bargain after bouncing back in 2023. In the spring, Hopkins removed pictures and affiliations featuring team logos from his social-media accounts, but he was around and joined quarterback Will Levis and other […]

Raiders To Feature Two-Tight End Sets With Brock Bowers, Michael Mayer

The Athletic's Vic Tafur writes that it's the Las Vegas Raiders' plan to use more two-tight end sets this year involving rookie first-rounder Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer, who was a second-round selection in 2023. In addition, the Raiders will line up Bowers out wide and behind the quarterback at times to give the defense […]

Zamir White Will Have To Prove Himself

Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White stepped up last season and is in great shape heading into the 2024 season, but he will have to prove it to the coaching staff again this year and to new general manager Tom Telesco. The Raiders lost Josh Jacobs in free agency but brought in Alexander Mattison […]

Kolton Miller Expected To Be Ready For 2024 Season

Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle Kolton Miller (shoulder) underwent offseason shoulder surgery in the offseason and was working with team trainers off to the side throughout organized team activities and mandatory minicamp. Andrus Peat filled in at left tackle during minicamp in Miller's place, but The Athletic's Vic Tafur doesn't sense any concern that Miller […]

Malcolm Koonce Appears To Be Next In Line For An Extension

The Athletic's Vic Tafur writes that Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce seems to be the obvious first player in line to receive a long-term contract extension from new general manager Tom Telesco. Pass-rusher is a premium position, and the coaching staff seems pretty convinced Koonce is only scratching the surface of his potential. […]

Rangers Could Be Sellers At The Trade Deadline

The Texas Rangers could be sellers at this year's trade deadline despite winning the World Series last fall. The Rangers currently sit at 42-48, even after sweeping the Tampa Bay Rays and winning five of their last seven games, and remain 7.5 games back in the race for the third American League wild card. Their […]

Josh Bell Unlikely To Be Traded

The Miami Herald's Craig Mish writes that it's unlikely that the Miami Marlins will be able to trade first baseman Josh Bell at the deadline at the end of July. Bell is making $8 million this year while also hitting just .229 (77-for-336) with eight home runs, 37 RBI and 31 runs scored in 88 […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Could Be On The Trade Block

According to The Miami Herald's Craig Mish, there is a growing belief that the Miami Marlins will trade outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. at this year's trade deadline. Chisholm's stock is up this year, mainly due to the fact that he's managed to stay healthy to this point. The 26-year-old has also been very productive offensively, […]

Chris Paddack Reinstated And Starting On Monday

The Minnesota Twins reinstated right-hander Chris Paddack (arm) from the 15-day injured list on Monday and optioned right-hander Josh Winder to Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move. Paddack will return to the team's starting rotation on Monday and start against the hosting Chicago White Sox in an excellent matchup. The 28-year-old veteran will return […]

Lars Nootbaar Activated From Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals activated outfielder Lars Nootbaar (oblique) from the 10-day injured list on Monday and optioned infielder Jose Fermin to Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. It remains to be seen if Nootbaar will be back in the starting right away on Monday against the hosting Washington Nationals, but the 26-year-old should be […]

Kevin Gausman Tweaking His Mechanics

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman has been slightly off this year after admitting that he probably should have started the year on the injured list in order to build his arm up properly due to a shortened spring training. Gausman tweaked his delivery going into his start on Friday against the Seattle Mariners and […]

Reds Acquire Austin Slater From Giants

The Cincinnati Reds acquired outfielder Austin Slater and cash considerations from the San Francisco Giants on Sunday in exchange for left-hander Alex Young. Slater, a former eighth-round pick of the Giants out of Stanford in 2014, hit just .200 (18-for-90) with a home run, nine RBI, two steals and 12 runs scored in limited playing […]

J.D. Martinez Sitting Out On Monday

New York Mets designated hitter J.D. Martinez will get the day off on Monday against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates in the series finale. With Martinez starting on the pine, catcher Francisco Alvarez will serve as the DH for the Mets and will bat third, while Luis Torrens will do the catching and hit sixth in […]

Tristan Wirfs Looking To Become Highest-Paid Offensive Lineman

Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs is entering the option year of his rookie deal on an $18.2 million salary in 2024. Wirfs is undoubtedly looking for a contract that will make him one of the highest-paid offensive linemen in football with an average yearly salary of $25 million-plus after moving to left tackle […]

Darrell Taylor Could Be An Extension Candidate

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Darrell Taylor stands out as a player possibly in line for a contract extension soon because his $3.1 million salary for the 2024 season is not guaranteed, and it's unclear how much the new coaching staff will value him. Taylor has flashed his ability with 21.5 sacks in his three seasons in […]

Cameron Heyward Not Optimistic About Getting A Deal Done

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward is entering the final year of his current deal, and if he doesn't sign by the organization's self-imposed Sept. 8 deadline, the most-tenured player on the roster will hit free agency next year for the first time in his storied 14-year career. Pittsburgh wants to keep the 35-year-old, but […]

Josh Sweat Auditioning For Other Teams In 2024?

Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman began the offseason by essentially placing edge rusher Josh Sweat on the trade block in an apparent effort to reset the position group in terms of age and salary cap. The Eagles traded Haason Reddick to the Jets and restructured Sweat's contract to spread out his cap hit with […]