Lucas Erceg Could Throw Bullpen By Sunday

Oakland Athletics left-handed relief pitcher Lucas Erceg (forearm), who is dealing with a strained right forearm, has resumed playing catch and could throw a full bullpen session as early as this Sunday, according to manager Mark Kotsay. The A's put Erceg on the injured list last Friday, but from the looks of things, he's trending […]

Kris Bryant Could Land On Injured List

Colorado Rockies first baseman/designated hitter Kris Bryant (back) is still sore from running into the netting during the series against the Los Angeles Dodgers last weekend and was out of the starting lineup again on Wednesday against the visiting Cincinnati Reds, according to manager Bud Black. "If there's not marked improvement by the end of […]

Triston Casas Hopes To Return Around July 1

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (ribs) said on Wednesday that he's hoping to return to the big-league roster from the injured list around July 1. Casas said he's "feeling great" and said he "should be swinging a bat at the end of the week." The 24-year-old left-handed slugger was still experiencing some pain […]

Luis Matos Sent Down, Austin Slater Back From Injured List

The San Francisco Giants optioned outfielder Luis Matos to Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday and reinstated outfielder Austin Slater (concussion) from the seven-day concussion injured list in a corresponding move. After the season-ending injury to Jung Hoo Lee (shoulder), Matos was playing pretty much every day and went 19-for-85 (.224) with two home runs and 20 […]

Blake Snell Dealing With Mild Groin Strain

The San Francisco Giants are saying that left-hander Blake Snell's (groin) MRI exam showed only a mild left-groin strain, and they'll have a better idea of a return timetable on Thursday. It's obviously good news for Snell in a season where he hasn't had much good news. The 31-year-old southpaw has already been on the […]

Ranger Suarez Penciled In To Start Saturday In London

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez (hand) played catch again on Wednesday and everything went well. Manager Rob Thomson said the plan for the London series this weekend against the division-rival New York Mets is for Suarez to go on Saturday and right-hander Taijuan Walker on Sunday. The 28-year-old southpaw has no played catch two days […]

Jarred Kelenic Injures His Wrist Wednesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jarred Kelenic (wrist) landed on his right wrist awkwardly while making a fantastic diving catch in the bottom of the sixth inning on Wednesday at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox and exited the game an inning later. The Braves also pulled third baseman Austin Riley early in a blowout loss […]

Jake Burger Out After Aggravating Intercostal Muscle

Miami Marlins third baseman Jake Burger (intercostal) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays. Burger appeared to aggravate a previous injury to his intercostal muscle on Tuesday and said that he woke up feeling no soreness or pain. However, after speaking with manager Skip Schumaker, the two agreed […]

David Fry Takes A Seat Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians catcher/outfielder David Fry isn't in the team's starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against the visiting Kansas City Royals. With Fry on the bench, Bo Naylor is behind the dish and is hitting eighth against Royals right-hander Brady Singer. It's the second time in the last three games that Fry has been on the […]

Starling Marte Scratched With Knee Issue

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (knee) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals. Marte felt something in his right knee on Tuesday night, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. However, the skipper said the level of concern is low and Marte will be available off the bench on Wednesday. […]

Matthew Stafford Expected To Attend Minicamp

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is still seeking more guaranteed money in the final two years of his current deal, but despite that, he is expected to attend mandatory minicamp next week. Stafford has also been in attendance for voluntary workouts all offseason. He is signed through the 2026 season but only has $15 […]

Keenan Allen Open To Extension With Bears

Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen said that he's "going to play as long as I can" and is fully open to discussing a contract extension with the Bears. Chicago acquired Allen from the Los Angeles Chargers this offseason and then drafted former Washington Huskies wideout Rome Odunze in the first round in April. DJ […]

Nick Chubb Uncertain Of Return Date

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (knee) is doing well in his rehab from a gruesome season-ending left knee injury that he suffered on Sept. 18 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but he's uncertain when he might be back. "I like where I'm at," Chubb said. "I'm where I need to be. I would say that. […]

Browns Sign Kevin Stefanski, Andrew Berry To Extensions

The Cleveland Browns announced on Wednesday that they have signed both head coach Kevin Stefanski and executive vice president of football operations and general manager Andrew Berry to contract extensions. Stefanski and Berry both came to Cleveland in 2020 and have a record of 37-30 with the team, the highest winning percentage for the team […]

Quentin Johnston Looking To Turn Things Around

Los Angeles Chargers former first-round wide receiver Quentin Johnston had a pretty dreadful first season in the NFL and was plagued by some key drops, ultimately finishing with 38 catches for 431 yards and two touchdowns despite both Mike Williams and Keenan Allen missing time with injuries. In addition to drops, the 6-foot-4, 215-pounder was […]

Cameron Sutton Signing With Steelers

Free-agent cornerback Cameron Sutton is signing an undisclosed deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday, according to his agents. Sutton was released by the Detroit Lions on March 21 after a domestic-violence warrant was issued. The 29-year-old defensive back was originally drafted in the third round by Pittsburgh in 2017 out of Tennessee. Sutton spent […]

Trevon Diggs "Looks Great"

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said that cornerback Trevon Diggs (knee) "looks great" this offseason in his return from a torn ACL that he suffered last September. There seems to be a real chance that Diggs will start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list, but "he's in a good spot." The […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Missing Practice With Soft-Tissue Injury

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (undisclosed) was held out of practice on Wednesday as he deals with a soft-tissue injury, according to head coach Dan Campbell. It's something to watch, but this early in the offseason, it shouldn't be too much of a concern for Gibbs or the Lions. If it's still something that […]

Robbie Ray Fans Three In First Rehab Appearance

San Francisco Giants left-hander Robbie Ray (elbow), who is making his way back from Tommy John surgery last May, struck out three batters in a scoreless inning of work on Tuesday in the Arizona Complex League in his first minor-league rehab outing. It was a nice first outing for Ray, but it was also in […]

Aaron Ashby Called Up And Starting On Wednesday

The Milwaukee Brewers called up left-hander Aaron Ashby from Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday to make the start on the road against the Phillies in Philadelphia. We aren't recommending Ashby as a fantasy streamer on the road against one of the best offenses in baseball, but the 26-year-old southpaw is worth considering as a waiver-wire pickup […]

Robert Gasser Placed On 15-Day Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers placed left-handed rookie Robert Gasser (elbow) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 2) with a left flexor strain. The Brewers added left-hander Andy Ashby and right-hander Tobias Myers from Triple-A Nashville and optioned right-hander Janson Junk to Nashville. It's a bummer that the 25-year-old southpaw is going to miss at […]

Christian Walker Resting Against Giants

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker will get the day off on Wednesday in the series finale against the visiting division-rival San Francisco Giants. This will be only the second time that Walker has been out of the starting lineup all year, and the first since April 21. The left-handed-hitting Pavin Smith will get the […]

Alex Bregman Scratched With Hand Soreness

Updating a previous report, Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (hand) has been scratched from Wednesday's series finale against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals with left-hand soreness after being hit by a pitch in Tuesday's victory. Mauricio Dubon will now take over at third base and will bat ninth against Cardinals right-hander Miles Mikolas. Bregman […]

Cade Povich Could Make Major-League Debut On Thursday

Baltimore Orioles left-handed pitching prospect Cade Povich is on his way to Toronto on Wednesday as a member of the team's taxi squad, according to a source. The Orioles are considering moving right-hander Kyle Bradish's start back a day to Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays, which would open a spot in the rotation for […]

Kyle Bradish Could Be Pushed Back To Friday

The Baltimore Orioles are considering giving right-hander Kyle Bradish an extra day before his next start this week. Thursday is Bradish's scheduled turn through the rotation, but he could be pushed back to Friday on the road in Tampa Bay to face the Rays. Left-handed pitching prospect Cade Povich is on the team's taxi squad […]

J.T. Realmuto Taking The Day Off Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is getting a breather on Wednesday versus the visiting Milwaukee Brewers and will start on the bench. Garrett Stubbs will do the catching for right-hander Aaron Nola and will bat eighth in the order against Brewers left-hander Aaron Ashby. Realmuto will get a much-needed break after catching 10 innings in […]

Kris Bryant Still Out Wednesday

Colorado Rockies first baseman/designated hitter Kris Bryant (back) remains on the bench for the team's game on Wednesday against the visiting Cincinnati Reds. Bryant is dealing with a sore back and will now miss his third game in a row. Elias Diaz is serving as the designated hitter and is batting cleanup, which will allow […]

Steven Matz To Make A Rehab Start Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Steven Matz (back) will make a minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Memphis on Thursday after what will b a month spent recovering from a lower-back injury. Matz is scheduled to throw two innings or 40 to 45 pitches. He was able to complete two high-intensity bullpen sessions while maintaining his velocity […]

Masyn Winn Retreats To The Bench

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (back) is getting a day off in the series finale on Wednesday against the hosting Houston Astros. Winn went 3-for-3, reached base four times and homered in Tuesday's loss to the Astros. He's been excellent so far in his first full season as St. Louis' starting shortstop. In four […]

Jose Urquidy To Have Season-Ending Surgery Wednesday

Houston Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy (elbow) will undergo season-ending elbow surgery on Wednesday, the team announced. The Astros didn't specify the exact nature of Urquidy's surgery, but he will not pitch again in 2024. The exact nature of the surgery and a projected timetable for the 29-year-old's return should be more clear after the procedure […]