Framber Valdez Feeling Better

Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez (elbow) is feeling better and could start playing catch in the next few days, according to manager Joe Espada. Valdez is one of the latest high-profile starters to land on the injured list with an elbow injury, but he's only dealing with inflammation and hopefully will be able to avoid […]

David Bednar In Line For Save Chance On Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton said on 93.7 The Fan that right-hander David Bednar would still be the closer if a save situation arises on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies in the series opener. After missing some time in spring training due to a lat injury, Bednar hasn't looked like himself in the early going […]

Shohei Ohtani's Ex-Interpreter Facing Federal Charges

The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is facing federal charges related to his alleged theft of millions from Ohtani, according to a source with direct knowledge of the investigation. Ippei Mizuhara, 39, is in negotiations to plead guilty and the investigation is racing toward a conclusion, according to the New […]

Shea Langeliers Getting A Breather In Day Game

Oakland Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers will get the day off on Thursday in the series finale against the division-rival Texas Rangers in a matinee contest. With Langeliers on the bench, Kyle McCann will catch left-hander JP Sears and hit in the nine-hole against Rangers right-hander Jon Gray. All three of Langeliers' hits in this series […]

Ryan Noda Back In Action Against Texas

Oakland Athletics first baseman Ryan Noda (hand) is back in action on Thursday against the Texas Rangers, serving as the team's designated hitter and batting sixth against Rangers right-hander Jon Gray. Tyler Nevin is at first base and hitting fifth in the batting order. Noda hurt his left hand during batting practice before Tuesday's contest […]

Evan Carter Resting Against Lefty

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter, first baseman Jared Walsh and infielder Josh Smith are all starting on the bench on Thursday against the visiting Oakland Athletics and left-hander JP Sears. Carter is by far the biggest fantasy name of the trio. The 21-year-old youngster will take his second game off of the season. After really […]

Jose Abreu Sitting Out Thursday

Houston Astros first baseman Jose Abreu and outfielders Chas McCormick and Jake Meyers are all sitting out on Thursday against the Kansas City Royals in the series finale. Jon Singleton is at first base and batting sixth, Mauricio Dubon is in center field and batting ninth, and Yainer Diaz is serving as the designated hitter […]

A's Put Brent Rooker On 10-Day Injured List

The Oakland Athletics announced on Thursday that they placed outfielder Brent Rooker (abdominal) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 8) and selected infielder/outfielder Max Schuemann from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. The team also moved right-hander Luis Medina (knee) to the 60-day injured list. Rooker is dealing with a costochondral cartilage […]

Packers Sign Gemon Green

The Green Bay Packers signed free-agent cornerback Gemon Green to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday, according to general manager Brian Gutekunst. Green was originally was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Giants out of Michigan in May of 2023. However, he was released after training camp after being on the team's […]

Mark Davis Gives Green Light For Raiders To Draft A QB

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce has obviously been pining for an upgrade over quarterbacks Gardner Minshew and Aidan O'Connell with the NFL draft coming later this month. The Raiders have been heavily linked to LSU Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels but would have to move up probably 11 slots -- they currently hold […]

Deonte Harty Signs With Ravens

Former All-Pro return man and wide receiver Deonte Harty signed an undisclosed one-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday. In his lone season with the Buffalo Bills last year, Harty had 15 receptions for 150 yards and one touchdown in 16 regular-season games (one start) on offense. The 26-year-old former undrafted free agent out […]

Titans Calling Tyjae Spears, Tony Pollard 1A And 1B

Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Nick Holz sees running backs Tyjae Spears and Tony Pollard as 1A and 1B in some combination at the RB position for the team heading into the 2024 season. Holz said both backs will get a lot of touches. It's clearly bad news for Pollard's fantasy value after he served as […]

Arrest Warrant Issued For Rashee Rice

An arrest warrant has been issued for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice in connection with his involvement in a multi-vehicle crash in Dallas in late March. The 23-year-old is facing eight charges in the case -- six counts of collision involving bodily injury, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury, and one […]

Guardians Acquire Wes Parson From Blue Jays

The Cleveland Guardians acquired right-hander Wes Parsons from the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday in exchange for international bonus pool money ($250,000). In a corresponding move, the Guardians moved right-hander Shane Bieber (elbow) to the 60-day injured list. Parsons gets dealt after recently being designated for assignment by Toronto. The 31-year-old appeared twice out of […]

Mets-Braves Postponed On Wednesday

The contest between the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves on Wednesday has been postponed in Atlanta due to a forecast of inclement weather. The game will be made up on Sept. 26 at 7:20 pm ET, and Thursday's originally scheduled 12:20 pm ET game will be played as planned. It means that Wednesday's scheduled […]

Robert Gasser To Throw Two Innings Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers pitching prospect Robert Gasser (elbow), who has been sidelined with bone spurs in his left elbow, is scheduled to throw two innings in an extended spring training game this Saturday. The club's No. 6 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, will begin building back up and should eventually be sent to Triple-A Nashville. Gasser had […]

Garrett Mitchell Hoping To Return By June 1

Milwaukee Brewers general manager Matt Arnold said that outfielder Garrett Mitchell (finger) is hoping to return around June 1. Mitchell suffered a fractured left index finger at the end of spring training and was originally given a four- to six-week timetable for a return back in late March. The former 20th overall pick in 2020 […]

Devin Williams Hopes To Return Around All-Star Break

Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams (back) is still hoping to return around the All-Star break in July, according to general manager Matt Arnold. Williams was diagnosed with two stress fractures in his back in the middle of March and was estimated to be out for around three months, which would put him back in the […]

Jeferson Quero To Have Season-Ending Surgery

Milwaukee Brewers catching prospect Jeferson Quero (shoulder), who is ranked by MLB Pipeline as the team's No. 3 prospect, will have season-ending shoulder surgery for a torn labrum in his right shoulder. The recovery time is expected to be nine months. The 21-year-old backstop will miss the entire 2024 season after injuring his throwing shoulder […]

Tony Kemp Designated For Assignment

The Baltimore Orioles designated infielder/outfielder Tony Kemp for assignment on Wednesday to make room on the active roster for top prospect Jackson Holliday. Kemp got the start at second base for the Orioles in their win over the Red Sox on Tuesday, but now he's off the 40-man roster and could be with another organization […]

Austin Hays On The Bench Again

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays will start on the bench again on Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox with Colton Cowser starting in left field and hitting seventh against Red Sox right-hander Kutter Crawford. Hays has now started on the bench for Baltimore in three of the last five games and continues to lose playing […]

Jackson Holliday Hitting Ninth In MLB Debut

Baltimore Orioles infield prospect Jackson Holliday, the top prospect in all of baseball, is starting at second base and batting ninth for the O's in his major-league debut on Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox and right-hander Kutter Crawford. Holliday projects as a shortstop long-term, but for now he'll settle in at the keystone in […]

Anthony Volpe Jumps Up To Leadoff Spot Wednesday

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe is starting at the 6 and is in the leadoff spot on Wednesday versus left-hander Ryan Weathers and the visiting Miami Marlins. Volpe hasn't hit higher than sixth or seventh in the batting order to this point in 2024, but he'll flip with second baseman Gleyber Torres in this […]

Oscar Colas Recalled From Triple-A

The Chicago White Sox recalled outfielder Oscar Colas from Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday after third baseman Yoan Moncada (groin) was placed on the 10-day injured list. While Colas isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Cleveland Guardians, there's a good chance the 25-year-old will see an extended opportunity for regular at-bats moving […]

Yoan Moncada Lands On Injured List, Expected To Miss 3-6 Months

The Chicago White Sox placed third baseman Yoan Moncada (groin) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a left-groin strain, but he's expected to miss three to six months. Outfielder Oscar Colas was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Moncada could end up missing the rest of the season after getting hurt […]

Logan O'Hoppe, Anthony Rendon Resting Against Rays

Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe, third baseman Anthony Rendon and first baseman Nolan Schanuel are all on the bench on Wednesday versus the Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Zack Littell. Matt Thaiss is catching and batting eighth, Miguel Sano is at third base and hitting fifth, and Brandon Drury is at first base and […]

Brandon Lowe Going For MRI, Expected To Miss "Some Time"

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (oblique), who is out of the starting lineup again on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels, is getting an MRI exam on his right oblique. Manager Kevin Cash said it's "fair to say he will miss some time." It's an injury that Lowe has already been dealing with […]

Hunter Harvey Could Pitch Wednesday

Washington Nationals right-handed reliever Hunter Harvey (hand) said his left hand is feeling much better and that he might be fine to pitch on Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants. Harvey said he lost all feeling in his and for 40 minutes last night after getting hit by a comebacker off the bat of outfielder […]

Keibert Ruiz, Joey Meneses Sitting On Wednesday

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz and first baseman/designated hitter Joey Meneses are not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the San Francisco Giants. It's the second straight day that Ruiz has been on the bench, and the Nats also called up catcher Drew Millas, so don't be surprised if an injury pops […]

Nate Wiggins Would Give Eagles Cornerback Help

The Philadelphia Eagles need help at cornerback, which is why The Athletic's Bruce Feldman predicts them taking Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins with the 22nd overall pick in the first round of this year's NFL draft. Kool-Aid McKinstry could also be their pick in this spot, but the 6-foot-1, 173-pound Wiggins has ridiculous recovery speed (4.28-second […]