Juan Soto Begins Running Progression

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen said that star outfielder Juan Soto (calf) began a running progression on Tuesday, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. It's a significant step as Soto rehabs a strained right calf that landed him on the 10-day injured list. Soto has been doing baseball activities since the days after straining […]

Dylan Beavers, Colton Cowser Sitting Against Lefty on Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielders Dylan Beavers, Colton Cowser, and Leody Taveras are all out of Wednesday's starting lineup against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks with left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez on the mound, according to MLB.com. The O's will go with an outfield from left to right that includes Weston Wilson in left, Blaze Alexander in center, and Johnathan […]

Ketel Marte Serving as Designated Hitter on Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (back) is returning to the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Kyle Bradish at Camden Yards, serving as the designated hitter and batting leadoff, per MLB.com. Ildemaro Vargas will play second base and hit sixth for the Snakes. The D-backs scratched Marte from Tuesday's […]

Tigers, Kevin McGonigle Agree to Eight-Year Contract Extension

The Detroit Tigers announced on Wednesday that they have agreed with infield prospect Kevin McGonigle on an eight-year contract extension worth $150 million guaranteed. The deal will begin next year and will cover the 2027 through 2034 seasons, which includes McGonigle's final five seasons of club control, plus his first three years of free agency. […]

Jordyn Tyson in Play for Chiefs at No. 9 Overall in NFL Draft?

ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. projects the Kansas City Chiefs to take Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson with the ninth overall pick in this year's NFL draft. Tyson is considered the top wideout in this year's draft class by many evaluators, but Ohio State's Carnell Tate doesn't come with the injury concerns that Tyson does, […]

Martin Perez Re-Signs With Braves on Minor-League Deal

Left-hander Martin Perez cleared waivers on Tuesday, elected free agency, and has now re-signed with the Atlanta Braves on a minor-league deal, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. For now, Perez will most likely head to Triple-A Gwinnett to give the Braves experienced starting pitching depth going forward. The 35-year-old Venezuelan hurler […]

Willson Contreras Not in Wednesday's Lineup

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras (back) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the hosting Minnesota Twins at Target Field, according to MLB.com. Andruw Monasterio is drawing the start at first base and will hit sixth for the BoSox against Twins right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson. Lower-back tightness forced Contreras to leave […]

Ryan Weathers Allows Four Homers, Strikes Out 10 on Tuesday

It was a mixed bag for New York Yankees left-hander Ryan Weathers in his start in the Bronx on Tuesday against the visiting Los Angeles Angels. Weathers allowed five earned runs on five hits (four homers surrendered) while walking two and striking out 10 in five innings of work. In the top of the first […]

Byron Buxton Sets the Tone for Twins With Two Homers on Tuesday

Outfielder and leadoff man Byron Buxton led the Minnesota Twins in their 6-0 shutout win over the visiting Boston Red Sox at Target Field. Buxton finished the game 4-for-5 at the plate with two home runs, four RBI, and a strikeout. Both of Buxton's homers were of the solo variety, with the first coming off […]

Hunter Goodman Homers Twice in Loss to Astros

Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman had a big day at the plate on Tuesday in the team's 7-6 loss to the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Goodman went 2-for-5 with two solo home runs, but he also struck out three times. It was Goodman's sixth multi-homer game of his career and his first since July […]

JJ Wetherholt Goes Yard Twice in Win Over Guardians

St. Louis Cardinals rookie second baseman JJ Wetherholt had a big game for the Cards out of the leadoff spot in the team's 6-5 win on Tuesday at Busch Stadium over the Cleveland Guardians, going 2-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI, and one strikeout. Both of Wetherholt's home runs on Tuesday's came off southpaws, […]

Diamondbacks Expect Ketel Marte to Return on Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that he has second baseman Ketel Marte (back) in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles as of now, according to Diamondbacks reporter Jody Jackson. The Snakes scratched Marte from Tuesday's starting lineup in Baltimore as a precaution due to lower-back tightness, but apparently, he's already […]

Ravens Could Add Receiver in First Round to Pair With Zay Flowers

ESPN's Jamison Hensley writes that "there is a strong possibility" that the Baltimore Ravens will add a wide receiver to pair with Zay Flowers at No. 14 overall in the first round of the upcoming NFL draft. Interior offensive line is a big need after Baltimore lost center Tyler Linderbaum in free agency, but they […]

Derwin James Jr. Looking for a New Deal?

ESPN's Kris Rhim writes that Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr., who is coming off back-to-back All-Pro seasons, will "almost certainly want a new deal before training camp starts." A deal will likely get done for a player who turns 30 in August and is heading into the final season of a four-year contract […]

Oscar Delp to Visit With Buccaneers, Chargers

Georgia tight end Oscar Delp will finish a long list of pre-draft visits by having a top-30 visit with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Los Angeles Chargers this week, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Delp visited with the New England Patriots, Baltimore Ravens, and Minnesota Vikings last week. The 22-year-old's statistics from […]

Chargers Officially Re-Sign Kimani Vidal

The Los Angeles Chargers officially re-signed exclusive-rights free-agent running back Kimani Vidal to an undisclosed one-year deal, according to Howard Balzer of Cardinals Wire. Vidal saw a lot more work in 2025 than probably anyone was expecting, even Vidal. Early-season injuries to Najee Harris (Achilles) and Omarion Hampton (ankle) forced the 24-year-old into the RB1 […]

A.J. Brown Still With the Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman continues to say that wide receiver A.J. Brown "is an Eagle" when asked about the possibility that he'll be traded this offseason, according to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. When asked if the team recently acquiring receiver Dontayvion Wicks from the Green Bay Packers means anything for Brown, […]

Cowboys Not Receiving Trade Interest in George Pickens

Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said on 105.3 The Fan on Tuesday that the team has "had no one call with interest" in wide receiver George Pickens, regarding a potential trade, according to Todd Archer of ESPN. Even though the Cowboys have expressed plenty of interest in locking Pickens up long-term after already […]

Zack Wheeler Strikes Out Nine in Latest Rehab Start

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler (shoulder) is nearing his 2026 season debut. The 35-year-old three-time All-Star allowed three earned runs on four hits while walking none and striking out nine in 5 2/3 innings for Double-A Reading on Tuesday. It was Wheeler's fourth rehab start already, and he got up to 95 mph on Tuesday […]

Grant Taylor Not Expected to Make Anymore Traditional Starts

Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz said that he doesn't envision more traditional starts for right-hander Grant Taylor this year, according to Josh Frydman of WGN News. At best, Taylor might work up to three innings in the future as an opener. The 23-year-old is sort of in a transition phase in 2026 as […]

Triston Casas Shut Down With Abdominal Strain

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (abdomen, knee) is dealing with an abdominal strain and will be shut down until he feels better, according to Tim Healey of The Boston Globe. The good news is that Casas' abdominal strain is not related to his rib-cage issue from two years ago, according to manager Alex […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Playing Right Field on Tuesday Against Seattle

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. is starting in right field and will bat in the two-hole for the Friars for Tuesday's series opener against the visiting Seattle Mariners and right-hander Bryan Woo at Petco Park, according to MLB.com. The Padres moved Tatis to second base in the last two games of the four-game […]

Tests Come Back Clean and "Positive" on Tatsuya Imai's Arm

Imaging on Houston Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai's right arm came back clean and "positive," according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The Astros will try to increase his arm strength before Imai resumes throwing. The 27-year-old is definitely struggling in his adjustment from Nippon Professional Baseball to Major League Baseball. The Astros placed him on […]

Josh Hader Faces Live Hitters on Tuesday

Houston Astros left-handed closer Josh Hader (biceps) threw live batting practice at Daikin Park on Tuesday, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Hader was sitting at 91 to 93 mph on the radar gun on Tuesday while throwing 20 pitches. He has been sidelined since early in spring training with left-biceps tendinitis, so he still […]

Diamondbacks Put Gabriel Moreno on 10-Day Injured List With Oblique Strain

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced on Tuesday that they placed catcher Gabriel Moreno (oblique) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 11) with a strained left oblique and selected the contract of catcher Aramis Garcia from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move. Garcia will serve as the No. 3 backstop option in Arizona behind James […]

Cole Ragans Returning to the Mound on Tuesday Against Tigers

Kansas City Royals left-hander Cole Ragans (thumb) has been cleared to make his next start on Tuesday against the division-rival Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, according to MLB.com. Ragans left his previous start early against the Cleveland Guardians last week when he was hit by a comebacker on his thumb in the first inning, but […]

Luis Arraez Back in Giants Lineup on Tuesday

San Francisco Giants infielder Luis Arraez (wrist) is back at second base and is batting second for the Giants in Tuesday's contest against the Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Brady Singer at Great American Ballpark, according to MLB.com. Arraez suffered a wrist contusion when he collided with Orioles rookie outfielder Dylan Beavers on Saturday, which caused […]

Cubs, Padres Showing Interest in Lucas Giolito

The Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres are among two of the teams eyeing free-agent right-hander Lucas Giolito early in the 2026 season, league sources told The Athletic. The Cubs' pitching depth is already decimated by injuries, with left-hander Matthew Boyd (biceps) on the injured list and right-hander Cade Horton (elbow) out for the entire […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Sitting Against a Lefty on Tuesday

New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. is not in the team's starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the visiting Los Angeles Angels with left-hander Reid Detmers on the mound, according to MLB.com. First baseman Ben Rice will also take a seat for the second straight day against a lefty. Cody Bellinger will also […]

Miles Mikolas to Work Behind an Opener on Tuesday

Washington Nationals right-hander Miles Mikolas will work as a bulk reliever behind opener PJ Poulin on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park, according to Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports. Mitchell Parker will also be available out of the bullpen for the Nats. Mikolas could be in danger of moving to a bullpen role […]