Bo Naylor Sitting Against Right-Hander

Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor is not in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting Kansas City Royals and right-hander Seth Lugo. Instead, David Fry will do the catching for Cleveland and bat fifth in the lineup. Naylor has been out of the team's lineup now in four of their last five games […]

MLB Clears Shohei Ohtani In Gambling Investigation

After former translator Ippei Mizuhara's guilty plea, Major League Baseball has cleared Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani and has closed its investigation, citing the thoroughness of the federal investigation and the criminal proceedings not being contested. "MLB considers Shohei Ohtani a victim of fraud and this matter has been closed," the league said […]

Noah Brown Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp

Houston Texans wide receiver Noah Brown (shoulder) is still recovering from labrum surgery on his shoulder for an injury that he suffered in the playoff game against the Cleveland Browns in January. However, the expectation is that he'll be ready for training camp at the end of July. Brown signed a one-year, $5 million maximum […]

Breece Hall Working Off To The Side Tuesday

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said that running back Breece Hall (lower body) is "dealing with some lower-half stuff," but the team isn't concerned about it right now. Hall is set to work off to the side again on Tuesday. The 23-year-old was also working off to the side in a rehab group […]

Brandon Aiyuk Hasn't Reported To Minicamp

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has not reported to the team's mandatory minicamp this week as he seeks a new contract. Aiyuk will be subject to fines for however long he's not in attendance. The 26-year-old former first-rounder hasn't been present for any of the voluntary organized team activities this offseason either, so […]

Haason Reddick Expected To Attend Mandatory Minicamp

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said that linebacker Haason Reddick, who has been absent for voluntary organized team activities this offseason, should be in attendance for the team's mandatory minicamp next week. "We know he's working his tail off to get where he needs to get to to have a productive '24 season," […]

Xavier Legette Still Dealing With Hamstring Injury

Carolina Panthers rookie first-round wide receiver Xavier Legette (hamstring) is still dealing with a hamstring issue that popped up last week as the voluntary organized team activities continue this week. The 23-year-old pass-catcher is dealing with a little tightness in his hamstring. The issue doesn't appear to be very serious, but the Panthers are taking […]

Ezekiel Elliott To Be Involved In Committee In Return To Dallas

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said the team will use a running-back-by-committee approach in 2024, although the exact members of the committee backfield aren't entirely clear yet. At the very least, it should be veteran Ezekiel Elliott and Rico Dowdle, with Royce Freeman, Deuce Vaughn, Hunter Luepke, Malik Davis, Snoop Conner and rookie Nathaniel […]

Tua Tagovailoa Present For Mandatory Minicamp

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters on Tuesday that quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is present for mandatory minicamp. "In the flesh," McDaniel said. Tagovailoa is present this week, but he may not do much on the field as he seeks a contract extension that the two sides have been discussing for some time. The […]

Christian McCaffrey Resets RB Market, Signs Two-Year Extension

Reigning Offensive Player of the Year and San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has once again reset the running back market by signing a two-year contract extension on Tuesday that averages $19 million per year, according to sources. McCaffrey will receive an additional $8 million over what he was scheduled to make in the […]

Julio Teheran Latches On With Orioles

Free-agent right-hander Julio Teheran has signed a minor-league deal with the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday. Teheran will give the Orioles some starting pitching depth after it was recently announced that both left-hander John Means (elbow) and Tyler Wells (elbow) will miss the rest of the 2024 season. The 33-year-old Teheran opted out of his minor-league […]

Avisail Garcia Designated For Assignment

Miami Marlins outfielder Avisail Garcia is being designated for assignment by the team on Tuesday, according to sources. Garcia is in the third year of a four-year, $53 million contract, so the Marlins will eat almost $24 million on the deal with the move. The 32-year-old played in only 18 games for the Fish this […]

DJ Herz Called Up To Make Big-League Debut

The Washington Nationals announced on Tuesday that they recalled left-handed pitching prospect DJ Herz from Triple-A Rochester to replace right-hander Trevor Williams (forearm), who was placed on the 15-day injured list. Herz will make the start on Tuesday against the visiting New York Mets in Williams' place and could stick around for another turn or […]

Nationals Place Trevor Williams On 15-Day Injured List

The Washington Nationals placed right-hander Trevor Williams (forearm) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 1) on Tuesday with a right flexor strain and recalled left-handed pitching prospect DJ Herz from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move. Williams was scheduled to make the start on Tuesday against the visiting division-rival New York Mets, but […]

Blake Walston Getting The Start Against Giants

Arizona Diamondbacks rookie left-hander Blake Walston will receive the start on Tuesday against the visiting division-rival San Francisco Giants. This will be Walston's third MLB appearance and just his second major-league start after making his big-league debut on May 1 against the Los Angeles Dodgers. In his first start on May 26 against the Miami […]

Trevor Richards To Open, Bowden Francis To Serve As Bulk Reliever

The Toronto Blue Jays announced that right-hander Trevor Richards will serve as the team's opener on Tuesday night against the visiting Baltimore Orioles, with right-hander Bowden Francis (forearm) expected to get the bulk of the innings in relief. Francis will be activated off the 15-day injured list for the assignment. Richards tossed 3 1/3 innings […]

Colin Rea To Work Behind Opener On Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Colin Rea will work behind an opener on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies on the road. It's unclear who the Brewers will use as the opener after going with Jared Koenig on Monday. Rea, 33, worked as the team's bulk reliever behind Koenig on May 25 against the Boston Red Sox and […]

Royce Lewis Activated From Injured List

The Minnesota Twins officially reinstated infielder Royce Lewis (quadriceps) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned infielder Edouard Julien to Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move. Lewis suffered a serious strained right quadriceps muscle on Opening Day but is now ready to return after 10 weeks of rehab. The Twins haven't released […]

Arik Armstead Should Be Good For Training Camp

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said on Monday that defensive lineman Arik Armstead (knee) should be cleared for the start of training camp in late July. Armstead had offseason surgery to fix a torn meniscus that Armstead played through during the team's run to the Super Bowl early this year. The 30-year-old veteran pass-rusher […]

AJ Barner Back From Hamstring Injury

Seattle Seahawks rookie tight end AJ Barner (hamstring) returned to organized team activities on Monday after sitting out of rookie minicamp and OTAs at the end of May with a hamstring injury. It's great news for the fourth-rounder, who can now start to get valuable on-field repetitions as he looks to learn a new offense […]

Bijan Robinson To Be More Of A Run-First Back?

During an interview at organized team activities on Monday, Atlanta Falcons second-year running back Bijan Robinson said the plan this year is to use him as a runner first, kind of "like how they use Christian (McCaffrey) down there in San Francisco," while still being creative with how they use him out of the backfield […]

Jonatan Clase Sent Back To The Minors

Seattle Mariners executive vice president and general manager of baseball operations Justin Hollander announced on Monday that the team optioned rookie outfielder Jonatan Clase to Triple-A Tacoma. The 22-year-old appeared in his first 15 big-league games and went 6-for-34 (.176) with no homers, a double, three RBI and 13 strikeouts in 35 plate appearances. In […]

Jung Hoo Lee To Have Surgery Next Tuesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee (shoulder) will have season-ending surgery on his dislocated left shoulder next Tuesday in Los Angeles, with Dr. Neal ElAttrache doing the procedure. Lee is expected to make a full recovery by the start of next spring. Manager Bob Melvin said Lee will remain around the team and rehab […]

Taylor Walls Rehabbing At Triple-A

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls (hip), who was moved to the 60-day injured list on April 20 after having right-hip surgery in the offseason, began a minor-league rehab assignment with the Rookie-level Florida Complex League on May 21 and went 2-for-17 with a homer, two walks and two strikeouts while playing five games at […]

Jeffrey Springs To Throw Another Bullpen On Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Jeffrey Springs (elbow, lat) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session of fastballs and changeups on Saturday and will throw another bullpen on Tuesday. The Rays hope he will restart his minor-league rehab assignment in early June. Springs' second rehab outing in the Rookie-level Florida Complex League ended after just one batter on […]

Colin Poche Has Started Rehab Assignment

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Colin Poche (back) joined Triple-A Durham for a minor-league rehab assignment on Sunday after he felt good during a 15-pitch bullpen session on May 22. Manager Kevin Cash said Poche will likely need a few rehab appearances before he's ready to join the big-league bullpen in Tampa. The left-hander went on […]

Masataka Yoshida Could Start Rehab Assignment This Week

When asked if outfielder/designated hitter Masataka Yoshida (thumb) could be ready for a minor-league rehab assignment when the Boston Red Sox leave for Chicago to play the White Sox later this week for a series that runs Thursday through Sunday, manager Alex Cora said, "Hopefully. Hopefully." Yoshida was able to take live batting practice on […]

Noelvi Marte To Start Rehab Assignment Next Week

Cincinnati Reds infielder Noelvi Marte, who is currently serving an 80-game suspension for violating the league's drug-prevention policy, is scheduled to start a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday, June 11, and manager David Bell said Marte will mostly play third base while also seeing some time at second base and shortstop. The 22-year-old is most […]

Corbin Carroll Hitting Eighth On Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks struggling outfielder Corbin Carroll has been dropped to eighth in the batting order on Monday against the visiting division-rival San Francisco Giants and left-handed opener Erik Miller. Last year's National League Rookie of the Year has not looked like he did in 2023 so far in 2024. The 23-year-old former 16th overall pick […]

Antonio Senzatela Could Throw Off A Mound Soon

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said last Friday that right-hander Antonio Senzatela (elbow) could be "going to the mound next week" for a bullpen session in front of the major-league coaching staff. Senzatela was with the team in Los Angeles for their series over the weekend against the Dodgers and will stay in Denver when […]