Ryan Pepiot Could Resume Throwing, Bobby Miller Building Up

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Ryan Pepiot (oblique) could start throwing again as soon as next week, with his oblique injury not believed to be serious. Meanwhile, pitching prospect Bobby Miller (shoulder) remains in Arizona and is building up his stamina in extended spring training after he was limited by shoulder soreness at the start of... Read More

Freddie Freeman Has Big Game Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman went 3-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and a walk in a 13-4 beatdown of the Colorado Rockies on Monday night. It's really no surprise that Freeman has gone 8-for-19 (.421) with a double to begin the season, but the left-handed slugger is still searching for his... Read More

Brandon Pfaadt Hit Hard In First Triple-A Start

Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitching prospect Brandon Pfaadt gave up five runs in 3 2/3 innings while serving up four home runs in his first start of the season for Triple-A Reno on Sunday. It's not the way Arizona's top pitching prospect wanted to start his 2023 season, although he didn't give up a single walk... Read More

Kevin Ginkel Tipping His Pitches?

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Kevin Ginkel thinks he might have been tipping his pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers last Saturday, and he's planning to make some adjustments to the way he holds the ball in his glove before his delivery. The Athletic's Eno Sarris tweeted screenshots of Ginkel before he delivered the baseball that... Read More

Madison Bumgarner's Arm Checks Out Fine

Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Madison Bumgarner (arm) is on track to make his next scheduled start after an MRI exam on his left arm showed no structural damage, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Bumgarner is just dealing with a little fatigue in his arm. He'll throw a typical between-starts bullpen session this week, and barring a... Read More

Jose Leclerc Still In The Mix For Saves

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jose Leclerc was expected to be the team's primary closer when the season started, but left-hander Will Smith picked up the first save on Sunday night against the Philadelphia Phillies. Manager Bruce Bochy said he likes the versatility of his bullpen and indicated that he could use any of his closing... Read More

Max Fried Put On IL, Bryce Elder Recalled

The Atlanta Braves officially placed left-hander Max Fried (hamstring) on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with a strained left hamstring and recalled right-hander Bryce Elder from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Fried's IL placement was backdated to April 1. The 29-year-old southpaw injured his hamstring on Opening Day last Thursday, although he's expected... Read More

Patriots Have Shopped Mac Jones

Updating an ongoing story, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has shopped quarterback Mac Jones to multiple teams this offseason, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. It comes after an earlier report suggesting that Belichick was very upset with the fact that Jones went outside the organization last year for suggestions... Read More

Jaguars Waive Mekhi Sargent

The Jacksonville Jaguars waived running back Mekhi Sargent on Monday. The Jaguars recently signed Sargent to a futures deal in January, but now he'll head to waivers. The 25-year-old former undrafted free agent did not play in an NFL game last year after spending time with the Jaguars, Tennessee Titans and Los Angeles Rams in... Read More

David Blough Could Compete For Backup Job

Arizona Cardinals quarterback David Blough could have a chance to compete with Colt McCoy for the backup job this year. And with Kyler Murray (knee) not expected to be ready for the start of the regular season, there's a chance that Blough could see some starts early in the year if he were to beat... Read More

Michael Woods II May Have Torn Achilles

The Cleveland Browns are concerned that wide receiver Michael Woods II (Achilles) might have torn his Achilles while working out with quarterback Deshaun Watson in Texas, according to league sources. Woods was a sixth-round pick by the Browns in last year's draft and played in 10 games in his rookie season in 2022, catching five... Read More

Bill Belichick Upset With Mac Jones?

NBC Sports' Tom E. Curran said on WEEI Sports that New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was agitated at quarterback Mac Jones for going outside the building for advice on how to run the offense in 2022. Curran also thinks that the Patriots released backup Brian Hoyer because he also wasn't bought into last... Read More

Liam Hendriks Starts Last Round Of Chemo Monday

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks said that he's starting his last round of chemotherapy on Monday as he battles non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Hendriks appears to be doing well in his fight with cancer, but there remains no timetable for his 2023 debut despite the fact that he said he'll be back soon. The good news... Read More

Dolphins Sign Durham Smythe To Two-Year Extension

The Miami Dolphins signed tight end Durham Smythe to a two-year extension for $7.75 million on Monday, according to a source. The deal includes $5.5 million fully guaranteed. It's a raise to $4.5 million for Smythe in 2023, and the deal has a maximum value of $8.75 million. The 27-year-old was drafted by the Dolphins... Read More

Will Benson Out Of The Lineup Monday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Will Benson is not in the starting lineup on Monday against left-hander Drew Smyly and the Chicago Cubs. Left-handed hitters Jason Vosler and Jake Fraley will also start on the bench, with outfielder TJ Friedl starting in right field and batting ninth. Stuart Fairchild is making the start in left field and... Read More

James Outman Steals His First Base

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Outman went 0-for-1 with a walk and his first stolen base in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks in the four-game series finale. Outman didn't start the game with a lefty on the hill for the D-backs, but he entered the game as a late defensive replacement. The... Read More

Julio Rodriguez Goes Deep For First Time In 2023

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez went 2-for-5 with his first home run of the 2023 season and two strikeouts in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Cleveland Guardians in the series finale. Rodriguez hit a solo leadoff home run to begin the bottom of the first inning. The 22-year-old 2022 American League Rookie of the Year... Read More

Jake Fraley Sitting Against Left-Hander

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley is not in the starting lineup on Monday against left-hander Drew Smyly and the Chicago Cubs. Catcher Tyler Stephenson is serving as the designated hitter and batting cleanup, while TJ Friedl is starting in right field and batting ninth. Luke Maile is doing the catching and is hitting seventh. The... Read More

Trea Turner Off To Great Start With Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner went 2-for-4 with a double in Sunday night's loss to the Texas Rangers, and he's hitting .385 (5-for-13) with a double, two triples, an RBI, two runs scored, one walk and two strikeouts in his first three games of the season in his first year with the team. His fantasy... Read More

Braves Option Jared Shuster, Recall Dylan Dodd

The Atlanta Braves optioned left-hander Jared Shuster to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday and selected the contract of left-hander Dylan Dodd from the minors in a corresponding move. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Braves designated outfielder Jordan Luplow for assignment. Shuster struggled in his MLB debut on Sunday against the Washington Nationals and... Read More

Ian Anderson Struggles In Triple-A Start

Atlanta Braves right-hander Ian Anderson didn't have the start he wanted in his first outing for Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday, as he allowed six runs (four earned) on four hits (three homers allowed) while walking two and striking out one in just two-thirds of an inning. The 24-year-old struggled to a 5.00 ERA (4.25 FIP),... Read More

Salvador Perez Getting A Day Off

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez is receiving the day off on Monday. In his place, MJ Melendez will do the catching and hit leadoff against right-hander Jose Berrios and the Toronto Blue Jays. Bobby Witt Jr. is serving as the designated hitter and batting third, while Nicky Lopez is at shortstop and hitting eighth... Read More

Dalvin Cook Making Excellent Progress

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (shoulder) was in Minnesota for a post-surgery checkup on his shoulder recently and is said to be making excellent progress, according to sources. Cook played the last three seasons while protecting his injured shoulder, which is now 100 percent stable and stronger. The 27-year-old had shoulder surgery back in... Read More

David Villar Starting Again At Third Base

San Francisco Giants infielder David Villar is getting another start at third base on Monday against the Chicago White Sox, and he's hitting sixth in the lineup against right-hander Michael Kopech. Villar is making his third straight start for the Giants against a righty, while Wilmer Flores will start on the bench for a third... Read More

Bryan Reynolds Goes Deep In Loss Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout in the team's 3-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds in the series finale on Sunday. Reynolds clubbed his first home run of the 2023 season as he attempts to work out a long-term contract extension with the organization. The 28-year-old... Read More

Wilmer Flores Sitting Again Monday

San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores is sitting out for the third straight game on Monday. David Villar is starting at third base and is hitting sixth, while LaMonte Wade Jr. is at first base and batting leadoff against the Chicago White Sox and right-hander Michael Kopech. Flores has only played in one game so... Read More

JT Brubaker Could Need Tommy John Surgery

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed right-hander JT Brubaker (elbow, forearm) on the 60-day injured list on Sunday, and he could need Tommy John surgery, according to sources. Brubaker's injury could influence the Pirates to make him a reliever once he returns. His curveball and changeup looked good this spring, but his sinker-slider combination is exceptional and... Read More

Leody Taveras Swinging From The Right Side

Texas Rangers outfielder Leody Taveras (oblique) has advanced to swinging from the right side, but he's still unlikely to be activated from the 10-day injured list when he's eligible on Friday. The 24-year-old switch-hitter is making some progress, but fantasy managers will have to be patient. He could go out on a short minor-league rehab... Read More

Joey Wiemer Making Another Start Against Mets

Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Joey Wiemer is making his third straight start on Monday against right-hander Carlos Carrasco and the New York Mets. Wiemer is starting in right field and batting ninth in the lineup. He continues to hit at the bottom of the Brew Crew's batting order, but the 24-year-old youngster has held his... Read More

Mets Release Darin Ruf

The New York Mets officially released first baseman Darin Ruf on Monday. The Mets designated Ruf for assignment last week, but he went unclaimed on waivers and is now free to sign with any team. The Mets acquired Ruf at last year's trade deadline from the San Francisco Giants, but he was a bust for... Read More