Matt Wallner Out Against a Lefty on Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Matt Wallner is out of the starting lineup on Tuesday for the series opener against the Cincinnati Reds with a left-hander on the mound. Utility man Willi Castro is making the start in right field at Great American Ballpark and will bat third against Reds left-hander Andrew Abbott. Wallner hasn't been good […]

Byron Buxton Returns to Twins Lineup

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (elbow) is back in center field and hitting leadoff for the Twins for their contest on Tuesday in Cincinnati against the Reds and left-hander Andrew Abbott. Buxton was hit by a pitch on his left elbow on Saturday against the Houston Astros and was scratched from the series finale on […]

Jordan Beck Sitting on Tuesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Jordan Beck is taking the day off on Tuesday in D.C. against the hosting Washington Nationals. Sam Hilliard will make the start in left field and will bat eighth against Nationals right-hander Michael Soroka. Beck will take a day of rest after going 14-for-52 (.269) with four doubles, six RBI, four runs […]

Dane Myers Not Expected to Play on Tuesday

Miami Marlins outfielder Dane Myers (elbow) is expected to sit out of Tuesday's game against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies after he was beaned in the arm on Monday night, according to Isaac Azout. Myers was diagnosed with left-elbow discomfort, although X-rays came back negative, and the team is hopeful he can avoid the injured list. […]

Jurickson Profar Starting Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

Atlanta Braves suspended outfielder Jurickson Profar is starting a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday night with Triple-A Gwinnett, according to The Athletic's David O'Brien. Profar is eligible to return from his 80-game suspension for performance-enhancing drugs on July 2. The 32-year-old veteran was a big free-agent acquisition by Atlanta in the offseason after a career […]

Chas McCormick Starts Hitting, Throwing Progression

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick (oblique) is in Houston this week and has started a hitting and throwing progression as he works his way back from a left-oblique strain, according to The Athletic's Chandler Rome. McCormick landed on the 10-day injured list on May 31 but started hitting off a tee last Friday. Still, the […]

Pedro Leon Going Through Running, Hitting and Throwing Progression

Houston Astros outfield prospect Pedro Leon (knee) was returned from his rehab assignment last Tuesday due to more soreness in his left knee, but he's now going through a running, hitting and throwing progression, according to The Athletic's Chandler Rome. Leon has been rehabbing this year from a Grade 1 MCL sprain and recently had […]

Cristian Javier Throws Another Bullpen

Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier (elbow) threw a 40-pitch bullpen session in Florida last Wednesday and then threw another 20-pitch bullpen session on Monday, according to The Athletic's Chandler Rome. Javier is working his way back from Tommy John surgery and has been throwing off the mound for a month, but he has yet to […]

Luis Garcia Throws Bullpen

Houston Astros right-hander Luis Garcia (elbow) threw 25 pitches in a bullpen session on Saturday in Florida, according to The Athletic's Chandler Rome. Garcia is recovering from right-elbow surgery and isn't expected to be an option to come off the injured list until at least late July. The 28-year-old is making positive strides in his […]

J.P. France Facing Live Hitters

Houston Astros right-hander J.P. France (shoulder) threw 20 pitches in a live batting practice session last Friday in Florida, which was his second such session since having surgery on his right shoulder last July to fix a torn capsule. France is making progress, but he still has a ways to go before potentially being an […]

Jason Alexander to Start on Tuesday

Houston Astros right-hander Jason Alexander will make the start on Tuesday in Sacramento against the Athletics, according to the Houston Chronicle's Matt Kawahara. This will be Alexander's first start of the year and his first start in the big leagues since 2022 with the Milwaukee Brewers in his first year in the majors. The 32-year-old […]

Travis Kelce Expected to Attend Mandatory Minicamp

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, who skipped voluntary organized team activities, is expected to return for mandatory minicamp this week, a source told Chiefs Digest's Matt Derrick. Kelce briefly considered retirement this offseason after the Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, but he ultimately will return for a 13th season. The 35-year-old […]

Jaguars Think Travis Hunter Can Play Both Ways in Full Games

Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone said on Sirius XM NFL Radio that the team believes that rookie first-round wide receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter has the ability to play on both sides of the ball for entire games in the NFL. "He does not tire," Gladstone said. "He's got a spark, he's got the energy, […]

Aaron Rodgers a Perfect Fit for Steelers?

Several coaches who watched quarterback Aaron Rodgers closely last year believe that the Pittsburgh Steelers got a steal with the 41-year-old on a team-friendly contract that pays $13.65 million and pushes toward $20 million with incentives. "He's still throwing the s--- out of the ball, honestly," a veteran NFL offensive coach said. "He's the best […]

Sam Howell Could be Front-Runner for No. 2 QB Job

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Howell was usually the second QB to rotate into team drills during offseason workouts behind J.J. McCarthy, which suggests that Howell is the front-runner for the No. 2 job. However, nothing he did this spring indicated that he will push McCarthy to start in 2025, according to ESPN's Kevin Seifert. "He's […]

J.J. McCarthy has Shown Plenty of Arm Strength

There are plenty of question marks surrounding Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy, the 10th overall pick last year, after he missed his rookie season in 2024 with a torn right meniscus in his knee. However, ESPN's Kevin Seifert writes that McCarthy's arm strength has been fine after it was a topic of discussion going into […]

Steelers, DeShon Elliott Agree to Two-Year Extension

The Pittsburgh Steelers and safety DeShon Elliott agreed to a two-year, $12.5 million contract extension on Monday that includes $9.21 million in guarantees, sources told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Elliott cashes in with Pittsburgh after posting a career-high 108 tackles (72 solo), an interception, six pass breakups, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries in […]

Spencer Arrighetti Throwing on Flat Ground

Houston Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (thumb), who was transferred to the 60-day injured list over the weekend, is going through a flat-ground throwing progression and will report to the team's facility in Florida later this week, according to The Athletic's Chandler Rome. Arrighetti has been out of action since breaking his right thumb when he […]

Derek Law Throws Sim Game on Monday

Washington Nationals right-handed reliever Derek Law (forearm) threw a simulated game on Monday and will rejoin the team later this week if he recovers well, according to The Washington Post's Andrew Golden. If Law feels good on Tuesday, he could be cleared to start a minor-league rehab assignment later this week as he recovers from […]

Mason Thompson to Begin Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said that right-hander Mason Thompson (elbow) will start a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday with Double-A Harrisburg. Thompson pitched in the rookie-level Florida Complex League on Saturday but will officially begin his rehab assignment this week as he continues his lengthy recovery from Tommy John surgery in March of 202. […]

Kyle Wright Makes Fifth Rehab Start

Kansas City Royals right-hander Kyle Wright (shoulder) made his fifth minor-league rehab start on Sunday with Triple-A Omaha and allowed just two hits in four scoreless innings with a walk and six strikeouts, per MLB.com. Wright threw 41 of his 65 total pitches for strikes as he works his way back from right-shoulder surgery that […]

Zack Gelof to Start Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof (hand, ribs) will start a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday with Triple-A Las Vegas and will serve as the Aviators' designated hitter, according to MLB.com's Martin Gallegos. Gelof has been out of action since mid-March in spring training when he fractured the hamate bone in his right hand, and then […]

Braxton Garrett Plays Catch on Monday

Miami Marlins left-hander Braxton Garrett (elbow) played catch for the first time on Monday before the series opener against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies since having Tommy John surgery last December, according to MLB.com's Christina De Nicola. It's a big milestone for the 27-year-old southpaw, although he will not be in play to pitch in the […]

Dane Myers Leaves on Monday With Elbow Injury

Miami Marlins outfielder Dane Myers (elbow) left the game on Monday early against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies in the fourth inning due to left-elbow discomfort after being hit by a pitch. Myers will undergo testing on his elbow, at which point we'll have a better idea if he'll have to miss significant time. The 29-year-old […]

Derek Hill Starts Hitting Progression

Miami Marlins outfielder Derek Hill (wrist) began a hitting progression on Monday, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. Hill is making progress after landing on the 10-day injured list three weeks ago with a left-wrist sprain. The 29-year-old will most likely be required to go on a minor-league rehab assignment before rejoining the big-league […]

Andrew Nardi Plays Catch on Monday

Miami Marlins left-handed reliever Andrew Nardi (back) played catch on Monday, according to MLB.com's Christina De Nicola. Nardi is progressing after receiving an injection for lower-back pain on April 30, but there remains no timetable for his return from the 60-day injured list. When the 26-year-old southpaw is finally ready to face live hitters, he's […]

Jesus Tinoco Resumes Throwing Program

Miami Marlins right-hander Jesus Tinoco (forearm) resumed a throwing program on Monday, according to MLB.com's Christina De Nicola. Tinoco is recovering from a strained right forearm that has knocked him out for most of the month of June. The 30-year-old veteran is progressing, though, and will have a chance to come off the 15-day injured […]

Isaac Paredes Returns as DH on Monday

Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener in Sacramento against the Athletics, serving as the designated hitter and batting second versus A's right-hander Mitch Spence. Luis Guillorme will make another start at third base and bat ninth. Paredes missed the entire three-game series over the […]

Shane McClanahan Resumes Throwing, to Visit With Nerve Specialist

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that left-hander Shane McClanahan (triceps) threw from 100-plus feet last week and will fly to Texas on Tuesday to visit with nerve specialist Dr. Gregory Pearl. "Shane is doing great," Cash said. "I mean, really good. He says it's the best he's felt," Cash said. This is a […]

Padres Transfer Yu Darvish to 60-Day Injured List

The San Diego Padres announced on Monday that they transferred right-hander Yu Darvish (elbow) to the 60-day injured list and selected the contract of outfielder Bryce Johnson from Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. The Padres also optioned catcher Luis Campusano to El Paso. Darvish has been out all season while rehabbing a right-elbow […]