J.P. Crawford Out Against Tough Lefty on Wednesday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford will retreat to the bench for Wednesday's contest at T-Mobile Park against the visiting Boston Red Sox with tough left-hander Garrett Crochet on the bump. Dylan Moore will make the start at the 6 for Seattle and will bat leadoff. Crawford is hitting a strong .294 (72-for-245) on the year […]

Shane McClanahan Should Resume Throwing Off a Mound "Soon"

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that left-hander Shane McClanahan (triceps) received "very good" news from nerve specialist Dr. Gregory J. Pearl on Tuesday and should start throwing off a mound "soon." McClanahan met with Pearl after not feeling as good as he'd hoped following his first full-distance bullpen session on June 7 while […]

Zach Dezenzo Pain-Free

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said on Wednesday that outfielder Zach Dezenzo (hand) is pain-free after landing on the 10-day injured list in early June with a capsule strain in his left hand. Dezenzo hasn't swung a bat up until now, but now that he's pain-free, that should change this week. It's good news, […]

Spencer Arrighetti to Throw Off a Mound This Week

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said on Wednesday that right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) will throw off a mound this week in West Palm Beach, Florida. Arrighetti is recovering from a broken right thumb that he suffered when he was hit by a ball during batting practice in early April, and he was transferred to […]

Yordan Alvarez Feeling Better

Although Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) still isn't taking swings, he's apparently feeling better. "Day-to-day thing, he feels a lot better," general manager Dana Brown said on Wednesday. The Astros have made it sound like Alvarez's hand injury hasn't been all that serious all along, but he hasn't played since May 5 and […]

Carlos Narvaez Sitting on Wednesday

Boston Red Sox catcher Carlos Narvaez is not present in Wednesday's starting lineup in Seattle against the Mariners. Connor Wong is doing the catching for left-hander Garrett Crochet and will hit ninth against Mariners right-hander Luis Castillo. Narvaez has gone off in the first half of 2025 to over starting duties behind the plate from Wong, although […]

Jared Wiley Wearing Knee Brace at Minicamp

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Jared Wiley (knee) is participating in individual drills at mandatory minicamp this week while wearing a brace on his surgically-repaired right knee. The fact that Wiley is even taking part in offseason workouts at all is pretty impressive after he suffered a torn ACL last November. The 24-year-old is doing […]

Jets Release Anders Carlson

The New York Jets released kicker Anders Carlson on Wednesday and signed kicker Harrison Mevis in a corresponding move, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Mevis made 20 of his 21 field-goal attempts (95.2%) this year while playing for the UFL's Birmingham Stallions. Carlson, 27, is the younger brother of Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson. The Auburn […]

Malik Nabers Will be Ready for Training Camp

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that there are no concerns with wide receiver Malik Nabers (toe) not being ready for training camp in late July. Nabers missed organized team activities this spring and is also sitting out of mandatory minicamp with a toe injury that has bothered him since college, but the […]

Unclear if TreVeyon Henderson is a Future Bell-Cow Back

The Athletic's Chad Graff offers skepticism as to whether New England Patriots rookie second-round running back TreVeyon Henderson can be a true bell-cow back in the future, mainly given his injury history. Henderson suffered a broken foot as a sophomore at Ohio State, which required surgery, and then missed more time as a junior with […]

Travis Hunter More Comfortable on Defense?

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie two-way star Travis Hunter, who was taken second overall in this year's NFL draft, has impressed the coaching staff during offseason workouts. However, he might be more comfortable on the defensive side of the ball in his first year in the league. It makes sense as to why the Jaguars focused on […]

Jeremy Chinn Will Continue to Play Multiple Roles With Raiders

Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn was known for playing multiple roles on defense with both the Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders, and that's expected to continue in 2025 in Vegas, according to ESPN's Ryan McFadden. Chinn was among the team's top players at OTAs and minicamp and had a nose for the ball. The […]

Christian Wilkins Absent at Minicamp

Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (foot) was absent for all three days of mandatory minicamp as he continues to recover from a Jones fracture in his foot that limited him to five games in his first year with the team in 2024. Wilkins was seen at OTAs in May but didn't have a […]

Raiders to Add Cornerback Help?

ESPN's Ryan McFadden thinks the Las Vegas Raiders would be wise to add at cornerback this offseason, with their depth questionable and unproven across the board. It's probably why they had former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin for a visit last week. The Raiders had rookie Darien Porter and Eric Stokes as their first-team cornerbacks […]

Max Meyer Plays Catch

Miami Marlins right-hander Max Meyer (hip) was seen playing catch before Monday's series opener against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies, according to MLB.com's Christina De Nicola. Meyer is recovering from a left-hip impingement that has kept him out since June 2. Since he has yet to throw off a mound or even face live hitters, the […]

Wilyer Abreu Starting Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

The Triple-A Worcester Red Sox announced that Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu (oblique) is starting a minor-league rehab assignment with them on Tuesday night. Abreu was cleared to resume playing in games after he started swinging a bat last Friday. The 25-year-old Venezuelan outfielder was put on the 10-day injured list with a mild […]

Jurickson Profar Expected to Hit Second When he Returns

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar will likely play all nine innings in his first minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday night, according to manager Brian Snitker. The Braves' skipper also said that he's looking forward to having the switch-hitting Profar bat out of the two-hole when he returns from his 80-game suspension for […]

Emmet Sheehan to Start on Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Emmet Sheehan (elbow) will be activated from the 60-day injured list to make his 2025 season debut on Wednesday against the division-rival San Diego Padres, according to David Vassegh. Even though the Padres have had their fair share of offensive struggles of late, Sheehan won't be a recommended fantasy streamer in […]

Rafael Devers Expected to Play First Base in San Francisco

San Francisco Giants new infielder/designated hitter Rafael Devers was asked about his long-term position during his introductory press conference in the Bay Area on Tuesday and said, "I am here to play wherever they want me to play." In his debut with the team on Tuesday night against the Cleveland Guardians, Devers served as the […]

Adam Mazur Called Up to Start This Week

The Miami Marlins have recalled right-handed pitching prospect Adam Mazur from Triple-A Jacksonville in order to make a potential spot start during the team's current homestand, according to Sports Grid's Craig Mish. Mazur, the club's No. 12 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is most likely to make the start on Wednesday in a tough matchup against […]

Trey Yesavage Could Debut With Toronto This Year

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitching prospect Trey Yesavage has become one of the fastest risers in last year's draft class and features four plus pitches and a towering release point, writes The Athletic's Mitch Bannon. The former 20th overall pick out of East Carolina was promoted to Double-A New Hampshire after just 11 career minor-league […]

Daulton Varsho Could be Close to a Return

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (hamstring) is currently at the team's spring training complex in Florida and is working through a running progression, according to Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling. The hope is that Varsho will run the bases on Thursday or Friday and be close to coming off the 10-day injured list after that. The […]

Yimi Garcia to Throw Live Batting Practice on Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed reliever Yimi Garcia (shoulder) threw a bullpen session in Florida on Monday and is scheduled for a live batting practice session on Thursday, according to Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling. Garcia will face live hitters this week after initially resuming a throwing program on June 6 as he works his way back from […]

Blue Jays Place Bowden Francis on 15-Day Injured List With Shoulder Impingement

The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Tuesday that they placed right-hander Bowden Francis (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list with a right-shoulder impingement and recalled right-hander Paxton Schultz from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. The team also selected the contract of left-hander Justin Bruihl from the minors and designated right-hander Erik Swanson for assignment. […]

Joey Bart Reinstated and Starting on Tuesday

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Tuesday that they reinstated catcher Joey Bart (concussion) from the seven-day concussion injured list. Bart will immediately return behind the plate to catch left-hander Bailey Falter on Tuesday and will bat sixth against Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize at Comerica Park. The 28-year-old backstop is returning to the big-league lineup […]

Josh Smith Out on Tuesday With Tight Hamstring

Texas Rangers infielder/outfielder Josh Smith (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting Kansas City Royals due to a tight upper left hamstring, according to manager Bruce Bochy. It is a similar injury to what Smith dealt with last year on his other leg. The 27-year-old didn't need a trip to […]

Jonathan India Returns to Royals Lineup

Kansas City Royals infielder/outfielder Jonathan India (shoulder) is back at second base and is hitting leadoff for the Royals in Tuesday's game at Globe Life Field against the Texas Rangers and right-hander Jack Leiter. India is returning to action in Arlington after suffering a left-shoulder subluxation last Friday against the Athletics that kept him out […]

Lars Nootbaar Dropped to Seventh in Batting Order

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar is starting in left field and batting seventh for Tuesday's road game in Chicago against the White Sox and right-hander Shane Smith. With Nootbaar slumping of late at the plate, this will be the first time all year that he hasn't served as St. Louis' leadoff hitter. Second baseman […]

Lenyn Sosa Activated and Starting on Tuesday

The Chicago White Sox announced on Tuesday that they reinstated infielder Lenyn Sosa (hip) from the 10-day injured list and optioned infielder/outfielder Brooks Baldwin to Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Sosa is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals, playing first base and batting seventh against Cardinals left-hander […]

Andrew Benintendi on the Bench Against Lefty

Chicago White Sox left-handed-hitting outfielder Andrew Benintendi will take a seat with a left-handed pitcher on the mound in Tuesday's contest against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals. Austin Slater is starting in left field and will bat out of the two-hole against Cardinals lefty Matthew Liberatore. It's no surprise Benintendi is on the bench for […]