Brandon Lowe Not Ready To Return Friday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (oblique) isn't quite ready to return to the lineup on Friday versus the Colorado Rockies. Lowe left Wednesday's game early against the Texas Rangers due to left-side tightness, but tests didn't show any structural damage, and he's mainly being held out on Friday with left-hander Austin Gomber on […]

Jayden Daniels To Go No. 2 To Commanders?

The Athletic's Bruce Feldman is projecting the Washington Commanders taking LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels with the No. 2 overall pick in this year's NFL draft. General manager Adam Peters is reportedly enamored with Daniels, and the team traded last year's starter, Sam Howell, to the Seattle Seahawks this offseason. "I tell people this: Outside of […]

Michael Penix Has Elite Arm Talent

Washington quarterback Michael Penix has been a rising draft prospect since his pro day, and scouts believe in his elite arm talent. The Athletic's Dane Brugler projects the Las Vegas Raiders taking Penix at 13th overall in the first round of this year's NFL draft as an upgrade over both Gardner Minshew and Aidan O'Connell. […]

Giants Bring Back Isaiah Simmons

The New York Giants agreed to undisclosed terms to re-sign safety/linebacker Isaiah Simmons on Friday, pending a physical. The Giants acquired Simmons via trade from the Arizona Cardinals before the start of the 2023 season. In all 17 games last year with the G-Men, he started four games and recorded 50 tackles, a sack, one […]

Deonte Harty Visiting With Ravens Friday

Former Buffalo Bills wide receiver and return man Deonte Harty is visiting with the Baltimore Ravens on Friday. Harty is a Baltimore native and could provide some decent receiving depth for the Ravens in 2024 behind Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman and Nelson Agholor now that it's looking unlikely that the team will re-sign Odell Beckham […]

Panthers, Derrick Brown Agree To Four-Year Extension

The Carolina Panthers and defensive tackle Derrick Brown agreed to a four-year, $96 million contract extension on Friday, according to a source. The deal includes $63.165 million guaranteed. The $24 million per-year average on the extension is the fourth-highest in the league for a defensive tackle, trailing only Chris Jones, Christian Wilkins and Justin Madubuike. […]

Blake Treinen "Weeks" Away From Returning

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed reliever Blake Treinen (chest) is still "weeks" away from returning to the team. He has been throwing but needs to build all the way back up after missing so much time at this point. The 35-year-old veteran reliever bruised his lung when he was hit in the chest by a comebacker […]

Dodgers "Hope" Jason Heyward Will Return When Eligible

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said his "hope" is that outfielder Jason Heyward (back) will return from the injured list when he's eligible next week, but the skipper isn't sure of Heyward's exact timeline yet. Heyward also didn't sound too concerned about his back injury and said it stiffened up on days he was […]

Alex Cobb Shut Down For A Few Days

San Francisco Giants right-hander Alex Cobb (elbow) felt a little elbow soreness while throwing recently. An MRI exam came back clean, but he'll be shut down for a few days. The Giants are being very careful given their rotation depth, and Cobb said he's still ahead of schedule from hip surgery overall. The 36-year-old veteran […]

Mike Clevinger Expected To Join Team Around May 1

Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz said that the expectation is to have right-hander Mike Clevinger in uniform around May 1. The White Sox officially announced the signing of Clevinger to a one-year, $3 million deal on Thursday. They optioned him to the Arizona Complex League so that he can build up his arm. […]

Kevin Kiermaier Scratched With Back Tightness

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (back) was scratched from Friday's lineup against the New York Yankees with lower-back tightness. With Kiermaier now out, Daulton Varsho is moving to center field and will bat eighth, while Davis Schneider moves to left field and will hit fifth against Yankees right-hander Marcus Stroman. Cavan Biggio enters the […]

Nick Nastrini Battling An Illness

Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Nick Nastrini's (illness) stuff was down last night for Triple-A Charlotte, but general manager Chris Getz said it's understandable since he was dealing with an illness that put him down for a couple days at the end of spring training. Nastrini is now on the mend and is starting to […]

Austin Hays On The Bench Friday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays is taking the day off on Friday with the team facing the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hays has gone 2-for-18 on the year with six strikeouts in 21 plate appearances over his first five games and has gone hitless in his last 10 at-bats, so it's probably a good time for him […]

Mike Tauchman Out Against Dodgers

Chicago Cubs outfielder Mike Tauchman is taking a seat on Friday for the series opener against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers. Tauchman will be on the bench to start this one after starting the last three contests versus right-handed pitchers. The 33-year-old veteran has started the 2024 season off cold, going 1-for-8 in his first […]

Jonathan Loaisiga Has "Significant Forearm Strain"

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga (forearm) has a "significant forearm strain" after undergoing an MRI exam on Thursday night. Loaisiga is meeting with doctors on Friday to determine the next steps, but he has been moved to the 60-day injured list after feeling something in his elbow near the […]

Rougned Odor Agrees To Minor-League Deal With Yankees

Free-agent second baseman Rougned Odor agreed to a minor-league deal with the New York Yankees on Friday that includes an opt-out clause after July 1. If Odor isn't on the team's big-league roster by July 1, he can become a free agent again. The 30-year-old veteran signed with the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball […]

Danny Jansen Progressing

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen (wrist) caught both of the throwing sessions for relievers Jordan Romano (elbow) and Erik Swanson (forearm) on Thursday and also took batting practice on the field. The next step for him is to face a velocity pitching machine, and the Blue Jays are hoping he'll be ready to catch […]

Jordan Romano, Erik Swanson Both Throw Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano (elbow) threw his second bullpen session on Thursday, while reliever Erik Swanson (forearm) threw a live batting practice session, and both went well, according to manager John Schneider. Next up for Romano is a live batting practice session, and if that goes well, he'll go right into minor-league rehab […]

Sonny Gray To Make One More Rehab Start

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Sonny Gray (hamstring) has been pushing to make his next rehab start in the big leagues, but as expected, left-hander Zack Thompson is still scheduled to take that turn for the Cardinals on Tuesday versus the visiting Philadelphia Phillies. Gray tossed a 54-pitch simulated game on Wednesday and thinks he's ready […]

Michael Lorenzen Throws Four Innings In Rehab Start

Texas Rangers right-hander Michael Lorenzen (neck) allowed one run in four innings in his second minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday night. Lorenzen allowed three hits while walking two over 70 pitches (41 strikes). Because the 32-year-old veteran signed with the Rangers so late in spring training, he was placed on the […]

MyCole Pruitt Agrees With Steelers

Free-agent tight end MyCole Pruitt agreed to terms on an undisclosed deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday, according to a source. Pruitt will reunite with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith after working with him in both Tennessee and Atlanta. The 32-year-old veteran had 25 receptions on 33 targets for 260 yards and five touchdowns in […]

Jorge Barrosa Sent Back To Triple-A

The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned outfield prospect Jorge Barrosa back to Triple-A on Wednesday after the team's extra-inning loss to the New York Yankees. The team's No. 12 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, was called up to the big leagues for the first time on Monday when the team put center fielder Alek Thomas (hamstring) on the […]

Brendan Donovan Says He'll Play Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Brendan Donovan (elbow) said after Thursday's victory over the Miami Marlins that he'll be good to go for Saturday's game. Donovan was hit on the bicep in Los Angeles and just above his right elbow in Wednesday's loss to the San Diego Padres, but the training staff was able to do […]

X-Rays Come Back Negative On Willson Contreras

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that X-rays showed no fracture in catcher Willson Contreras' left hand. The Cardinals hope Contreras will be available in some fashion on Saturday. The 31-year-old veteran backstop injured his left hand when he was hit by a pitch in Wednesday's loss to the San Diego Padres, which caused […]

Brandon Lowe Could Return As Soon As Friday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe's (oblique) MRI exam showed no structural issues after he was forced to leave Wednesday's game early against the Texas Rangers with left-oblique tightness. The Rays are facing a left-hander against the Colorado Rockies on Friday, but he'll be available off the bench and is expected to return to […]

Jayden Daniels To Meet With Patriots On Monday

LSU quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels is set to meet with the New England Patriots on Monday, according to his agent. The Chicago Bears are fully expected to take USC QB Caleb Williams with the first overall pick in this year's NFL draft. The Washington Commanders are on the clock at No. 2 […]

Patriots To Visit With Drake Maye On Friday

The New England Patriots are hosting North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye on a top-30 visit on Friday at Gillette Stadium, according to sources. The Patriots hold the third overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft and also met with Maye at the scouting combine in February and again before his pro day. The Patriots traded […]

Luis Garcia Moves To 60-Day Injured List

The Houston Astros moved pitchers Luis Garcia (elbow) and Penn Murfee (elbow) to the 60-day injured list on Thursday to make room on the 40-man roster for reliever Miguel Diaz and catcher/utility man Cooper Hummel after they were claimed off waivers. Garcia underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow last May and won't be […]

Bennett Sousa's Season Is Over

Houston Astros reliever Bennett Sousa (shoulder) underwent surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome on Wednesday and is expected to miss the rest of the season, the team announced on Thursday. Shoulder inflammation landed the 28-year-old left-hander on the 15-day injured to start the 2024 season, and now he'll look to recover for the 2025 season. The […]

Michael Massey To Start Rehab Assignment Friday

Kansas City Royals infielder Michael Massey (back) will start a minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Friday. Massey suffered a lower-back strain in spring training in the middle of March and was forced to open the 2024 regular season on the injured list for the Royals. The 26-year-old infielder is nearing a return, […]