Chargers Want To Have Strong Running Game

The Los Angeles Chargers have relied too heavily on the arm of quarterback Justin Herbert in recent seasons, and new head coach Jim Harbaugh and his coaching staff plan to change that trend quickly in 2024. They plan to lean on their running backs to keep defenses puzzled and Herbert's life easier. It's the only […]

Jaguars, Josh Allen Agree On Five-Year Extension

The Jacksonville Jaguars and pass-rusher Josh Allen agreed to a five-year, $150 million contract extension on Wednesday, according to a source. Allen is set to earn $88 million guaranteed as part of the deal. The Jaguars had placed the franchise tag on Allen before the start of free agency but now have locked the rising […]

Alek Manoah To Make Another Rehab Start Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah (shoulder) will throw a side session in Toronto on Thursday and is then scheduled to make a minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday. In his first rehab start with Single-A Dunedin over the weekend, Manoah allowed seven runs (six earned) on five hits (one homer) while walking […]

Danny Jansen Starting Rehab Assignment Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen (wrist) is serving as the designated hitter for Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, and if all goes well with that, he'll catch on Friday for the Bisons. Jansen is attempting to return from a fractured right wrist and isn't expected to make his debut in the big leagues with the […]

Taijuan Walker, Orion Kerkering Going On Rehab Assignments

The Philadelphia Phillies are sending right-handers Taijuan Walker (shoulder) and Orion Kerkering (forearm, illness) on minor-league rehab assignments. Kerkering would then be activated sometime over the weekend. Walker will start his rehab assignment on Thursday with Triple-A Lehigh Valley and will likely make four starts, increasing his pitch count in 15-pitch increments before eventually joining […]

Jung Hoo Lee Getting First Day Off

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee is getting his first day off of the season on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals. In addition to Lee, first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr., outfielder Mike Yastrzemski and catcher Patrick Bailey, who all hit left-handed, are on the bench versus left-hander Patrick Corbin. Tyler Fitzgerald will start in […]

Junior Caminero Takes Batting Practice

Tampa Bay Rays infield prospect Junior Caminero (quadriceps), who is on the seven-day injured list at Triple-A Durham, took a full session of live batting practice and also took ground balls at third base on Tuesday. He's eligible to come off the injured list now and is closing in on a return to action if […]

Bruce Bochy Not Panicking About Jose Leclerc

Texas Rangers right-handed reliever Jose Leclerc blew the save against the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday when he gave up a two-run home run to catcher Shea Langeliers, his third home run of the game. Leclerc has now allowed at least one run in four of his first five outings so far this year. "He's healthy, […]

Elias Diaz Gets A Breather In Matinee Affair

Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz is getting a day to rest on Wednesday as the team takes on the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks in a day game after a night game. Jacob Stallings will be behind the plate to catch left-hander Austin Gomber against Diamondbacks left-hander Tommy Henry. Diaz will head to the bench despite being […]

Gabriel Moreno, Joc Pederson Sitting Out Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno and outfielder/designated hitter Joc Pederson are both out of the team's starting lineup on Wednesday as they face the Colorado Rockies. Tucker Barnhart is doing the catching and will hit eighth, while Ketel Marte will serve as the designated hitter and bat leadoff against Rockies lefty Austin Gomber. Kevin Newman […]

Lars Nootbaar Could Be Activated On Friday

If St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol continues to feel that outfielder Lars Nootbaar (ribs) is pointed in the right direction, he could be activated from the injured list on Friday and make his season debut in Arizona against the Diamondbacks on Saturday. Nootbaar could be playing in his final minor-league rehab game on Wednesday […]

Paul Goldschmidt, Masyn Winn Resting Against Phillies

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and shortstop Masyn Winn are both getting a breather on Wednesday against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies. Alec Burleson is playing first base and batting sixth, while Brandon Crawford is at the 6 and is hitting seventh against Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola. The 36-year-old Goldschmidt could use the break […]

J.T. Realmuto Active After Injury Scare

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (neck, throat) is catching and batting cleanup for the Phillies on Wednesday versus the St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Lance Lynn. It's a bit of a surprise that Realmuto is playing in the series finale after taking a dirt ball to the neck/throat area while trying to block an errant […]

Will Smith Sitting For Day Game

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is getting the day off for the matinee game on Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins. Austin Barnes will catch right-hander Bobby Miller and will hit ninth against Twins right-hander Chris Paddack. Smith will head to the bench after starting each of the team's last three games. The former 32nd […]

Hunter Harvey Pulled After Taking Comebacker Off His Forearm

Washington Nationals right-handed reliever Hunter Harvey (forearm) was pulled from his outing in the eighth inning on Tuesday night when he was struck in the left forearm/wrist area by a comebacker off the bat of San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski. Despite only getting two outs in the inning while allowing a hit and striking […]

J.T. Realmuto Leaves Game With Neck/Throat Injury

Philadelphia Phillies All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto (neck, throat) was forced to leave Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals early in the seventh inning after taking a bouncing pitch in the dirt from right-hander Zack Wheeler to the neck/throat area. Realmuto was in a lot of pain after the ball went under his mask. He […]

Padres Send Graham Pauley Down

The San Diego Padres optioned infielder Graham Pauley to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday and recalled catcher Brett Sullivan from El Paso in a corresponding move. Tyler Wade has taken most of the playing time in San Diego at the hot corner to open the season with Manny Machado still recovering from last year's elbow […]

Jose Butto Likely To Make Spot Start Saturday

It appears likely that right-hander Jose Butto will be called up from the minors to make another spot start on Saturday for the New York Mets against the Kansas City Royals after they designated veteran Julio Teheran for assignment on Tuesday. In his first spot start for New York on April 4 in the second […]

River Ryan Might Not Return Until May Or June

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitching prospect River Ryan (shoulder), who is ranked as the team's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is currently on the 60-day injured list at Triple-A Oklahoma City due to right-shoulder fatigue and isn't expected to make his 2024 debut until late May or early June. Ryan suffered from shoulder fatigue […]

Julio Urias Charged With Five Misdemeanors From 2023 Arrest

Former Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Julio Urias was charged with five misdemeanors stemming from his arrest in 2023 on suspicion of domestic violence last September, according to a spokesperson from the LA City Attorney's office. The charges include one count of spousal battery, two counts of domestic battery involving dating relationship, one count of false […]

Aaron Ashby Optioned To Triple-A

The Milwaukee Brewers optioned left-hander Aaron Ashby to Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday. The club also selected the contract of right-hander Kevin Herget from Nashville and transferred right-handed reliever Devin Williams (back) to the 60-day injured list. Ashby gets sent back to the farm after surrendering eight runs (four earned) in just 3 2/3 innings against […]

Wade Miley To Make His Season Debut Wednesday Night

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Wade Miley (shoulder) is scheduled to come off the injured list to make his season debut on Wednesday night versus the Reds on the road in Cincinnati. Miley threw 55 pitches for Triple-A Nashville in his final minor-league rehab start and gave up one run on two hits while walking two and […]

Spencer Arrighetti Coming Up To Make Big-League Debut

The Houston Astros are promoting top pitching prospect Spencer Arrighetti so that he can make his major-league debut and start against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday, according to major-league sources. He will presumably take the rotation spot of lefty Framber Valdez (elbow), who went on the injured list on Tuesday with left-elbow inflammation. With […]

No Structural Damage For Josiah Gray

Washington Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray (elbow) said his elbow/forearm strain is muscular after his MRI exam showed no structural damage to his elbow ligament. Gray spoke up quickly after experiencing discomfort in his right elbow in his last start and is hoping that helped this from being a more serious injury. The 26-year-old will miss […]

CJ Abrams Returns To Action Against Giants

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (finger) is back at shortstop and is batting leadoff on Tuesday against left-hander Kyle Harrison and the Giants in San Francisco. A bone bruise in Abrams' left pinkie finger kept him out of action for the last three games, but it was never considered a very serious injury. Fantasy baseball […]

Ketel Marte Getting A Breather Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is getting a day off on Tuesday with the team facing the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. This will be Marte's first game off of the season after he started in each of the team's first 11 games, going 13-for-46 (.283) with three home runs, seven RBI, a stolen […]

Ryan Noda Scratched From Tuesday's Lineup

Oakland Athletics first baseman Ryan Noda was scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup against the Texas Rangers for unknown reasons. Tyler Nevin is replacing him at first base and will hit seventh against Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi. If Noda is dealing with an injury, we'll update you. The 28-year-old left-handed-hitting first baseman is off to a […]

Jhoan Duran Hoping To Throw Bullpen Friday

Minnesota Twins closer Jhoan Duran (oblique) is itching to get back out there and said he's hoping to throw his first bullpen session on Friday. Duran was forced to open the 2024 regular season on the injured list with an oblique injury, but he's been throwing pain-free on flat ground and is getting close to […]

Willson Contreras Back In Cardinals Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras (hand) is back in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday, serving as the designated hitter and batting third in the order against right-hander Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies. Contreras is still dealing with soreness in his left hand and will make his first start since being hit by […]

Braves Waiting To Make Announcement On Spencer Strider

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said that right-hander Spencer Strider (elbow) visited with Dr. Keith Meister in Dallas on Monday, but the team isn't going to reveal what was said before this weekend. The skipper said yesterday's visit didn't erase the possibility of Tommy John surgery, and the Braves might be waiting for the surgery […]