Shota Imanaga to Come Off Injured List and Start Next Week

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga (hamstring) will come off the 15-day injured list and make a start with the big-league club next week against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals, according to 670 The Score's Bruce Levine. The 31-year-old Japanese southpaw hasn't pitched for the Cubs since May 4 when he suffered a strained hamstring against […]

Addison Barger Scratched With Hip Discomfort

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder/infielder Addison Barger (hip) was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Chicago White Sox due to right-hip discomfort, according to MLB.com's Keegan Matheson. With Barger now out of the lineup, Nathan Lukes will start in right field and bat out of the two-hole against White Sox right-hander Aaron Civale. Until we know […]

Paul Goldschmidt Out of Saturday's Lineup

New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt will start Saturday's game on the bench at Yankee Stadium against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles. Ben Rice is starting at first base and will bat leadoff against Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin. Not only is Goldschmidt now in more danger of being given more days off with Giancarlo Stanton […]

Luis Gil Facing Hitters on Saturday

New York Yankees right-hander Luis Gil (lat) is facing hitters on Saturday at Yankee Stadium before the game against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles for the first time since his lat injury in late February during spring training. MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports that Gil's velocity is believed to be in the mid-90s. The 27-year-old is recovering […]

Adley Rutschman Undergoes MRI Exam

Updating a previous report, Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (abdomen) had an MRI exam on Saturday morning, and the team will see if he needs a trip to the injured list, according to interim manager Tony Mansolino. With Rutschman banged up, Maverick Handley is on the team's taxi squad. Mansolino said the team hasn't discussed […]

Steelers Offense Could Look to get the Ball Out of Aaron Rodgers' Hand Quickly

The Athletic's Mike DeFabo imagines that Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith's scheme will take many of the quick-game concepts from the West Coast offense that will help get the ball out of quarterback Aaron Rodgers' hand to keep him upright and take advantage of his quick release. It could mean lots of slants to […]

Joe Mixon to be Ready at Some Point During Training Camp

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (ankle, foot) is expected to be ready at some point during training camp this summer, according to KPRC 2 Sports' Aaron Wilson. It's a bit ambiguous, but Wilson also goes on to say that it's possible Mixon will be taking part in workouts on the first day of camp […]

Dodgers Option Emmet Sheehan to Triple-A

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Thursday that they optioned right-hander Emmet Sheehan to Triple-A Oklahoma City and selected the contract of right-hander Jack Little from the minors in a corresponding move. The team also transferred right-hander Tony Gonsolin (elbow) to the 60-day injured list. Sheehan made his 2025 season debut in Wednesday night's walk-off […]

Brett Baty Out on Thursday but Feeling Better

New York Mets infielder Brett Baty (groin) remains out of the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the division-rival Atlanta Braves, but he said that his injured groin is feeling better. Baty was able to do some running and change-of-direction drills before the game and noticed some improvement. However, he's unclear if he'll be […]

Ravens "Hopeful" Emery Jones Jr. Will be Ready for Training Camp

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said he's "hopeful" that rookie offensive lineman Emery Jones Jr. (shoulder) will be available "at some point" during training camp this summer. Jones has been dealing with a shoulder injury and has been unable to take part in offseason practices as he gets ready for his first year in […]

Andy Reid Impressed by Tyquan Thornton

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton has made a good impression with his new team this offseason. "I like Tyquan. I like the way he approached things. He's got the quarterback's trust. That's an important thing. He's gotten some valuable reps here. So far, so good. I'd like to see him in a game […]

Shedeur Sanders has Multiple Speeding Tickets

The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Alex Darus reveals that Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders' citation for driving 101 mph came less than two weeks after another speeding ticket that he got in the Cleveland area, and he failed to appear in court just hours before being ticketed for speeding this week. Sanders notable went from […]

Chiefs Not Looking to Limit Travis Kelce's Snap Count

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said he's not inclined to limit tight end Travis Kelce's snaps this year or make concessions to his age (35) after he briefly contemplated retirement in the offseason. "I'm not feeling that," Reid said. "It would be similar to last year I would imagine as it goes. So, […]

Josh Simmons Will be Ready for Training Camp

Kansas City Chiefs rookie first-round offensive tackle Josh Simmons (knee) will be ready for full participation when the team kicks off training camp at the end of July, according to head coach Andy Reid. Simmons missed part of last year while at Ohio State with a torn patellar tendon in his knee, but the Chiefs […]

Derek Law Starting Rehab Assignment on Thursday

Washington Nationals right-handed reliever Derek Law (forearm) is starting a minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Harrisburg on Thursday. Law will make the start for the Senators and will require additional rehab outings since inflammation in his right forearm has held him out for the entire 2025 season to this point. But when the 34-year-old veteran […]

Austin Hays Doing Some Running on Thursday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Austin Hays (foot) was scheduled to do some running before the team's series finale on Thursday against the visiting Minnesota Twins at Great American Ballpark, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer's Charlie Goldsmith. The Reds are going to play it safe and take the process slower with Hays this time after he was […]

Noelvi Marte Starting Rehab Assignment on Friday

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that third baseman Noelvi Marte (oblique) will start a minor-league rehab assignment on Friday. Marte has been sidelined since the middle of May due to a left-oblique injury, but the 23-year-old Dominican infielder could be ready to rejoin the major-league roster by next week if he avoids setbacks while […]

Javier Baez Resting in Game 2 of Doubleheader

Detroit Tigers infielder/outfielder Javier Baez is out of the starting lineup for Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates at Comerica Park. Trey Sweeney will make the start at the 6 and will hit ninth against Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes. Baez stayed hot in the Game 1 win on Thursday by going […]

Wilyer Abreu Expected to Return on Friday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu (oblique) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list before Friday's series opener on the road in San Francisco against the Giants after the team demoted rookie infielder Kristian Campbell to Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, according to MLB.com's Ian Browne. Abreu, 25, has gone 1-for-6 in two […]

Bryce Harper Throws and Takes Dry Swings on Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (wrist) threw and took some dry swings in Philadelphia on Thursday, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer's Lochlahn March. The plan is for Harper to throw a little bit longer and further on Friday while also potentially hitting off a tee. At that point, the Phillies will have a better […]

Yu Darvish to Throw Another Simulated Game on Friday

San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish (elbow) threw a simulated game last Saturday and is scheduled to throw another one on Friday, according to MLB.com's AJ Cassavell. If Darvish comes out of Friday feeling good, a minor-league rehab assignment will likely follow. The 38-year-old Japanese veteran has yet to pitch in 2025 due to right-elbow […]

Didier Fuentes to Make MLB Debut on Friday Against Marlins

Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Didier Fuentes will be called up to make his major-league debut on Friday against the division-rival Miami Marlins, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. The 20-year-old from Colombia has impressed this year at High-A Rome, Double-A Columbus and Triple-A Gwinnett, with 48 strikeouts and only 12 walks in 39 1/3 innings, […]

J.T. Realmuto Resting on Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto will take a seat on the bench for Thursday's series finale against the division-rival Miami Marlins. Rafael Marchan will work behind the plate for left-hander Cristopher Sanchez and will bat eighth against Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera. Realmuto got off to a very slow start with the lumber early on in […]

Tanner Houck Goes Just One Inning in Rehab Outing

Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck (elbow) went one inning in a minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday and allowed an earned run on two hits while walking one and striking out none to pick up a loss against Triple-A Buffalo. Houck threw 18 of his 32 pitches for strikes and was pain-free […]

Red Sox Sending Kristian Campbell to Triple-A

ESPN's Jeff Passan reports that the Boston Red Sox are sending rookie infielder Kristian Campbell to Triple-A Worcester, according to sources. Campbell signed an eight-year, $60 million deal with Boston this spring and was hitting a strong .301/.407/.495 by the end of April. However, he's slashing .159/.243/.222 since then and will get a chance to […]

Frankie Montas Allows Five Earned Runs in Latest Rehab Start

New York Mets right-hander Frankie Montas (lat) didn't look like a pitcher ready to make his 2025 big-league debut during his latest minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, allowing five earned runs on seven hit (one homer) while walking one and striking out only two in five innings of work to pick up […]

Luke Weaver Could Come Off Injured List on Friday

New York Yankees right-handed reliever Luke Weaver (hamstring) could be activated from the 15-day injured list before Friday's series opener in the Bronx against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles, according to manager Aaron Boone. Weaver has recovered very quickly from a left-hamstring strain that he suffered less than three weeks ago and will skip a minor-league […]

Luke Raley Could Return This Weekend

The Seattle Times' Adam Jude reports that Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Luke Raley (oblique) is on the verge of being activated from the 10-day injured list and could return this weekend for a series against the Chicago Cubs. When he does return, the 30-year-old left-handed slugger is expected to be in the strong side of […]

Phillies Transfer Aaron Nola to 60-Day Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies announced that they transferred right-hander Aaron Nola (ankle, ribs) to the 60-day injured list on Thursday to make room on the active roster for infielder Buddy Kennedy, who had his contract selected from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The move officially means that Nola will not be able to return from the IL until […]

Sonny Gray Pushed Back to the Weekend

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Sonny Gray will make his next start this weekend against the division-rival Cincinnati Reds, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold. Gray was originally scheduled to start in Chicago in an excellent matchup against the White Sox on Thursday, but that game was postponed due to inclement weather. His last […]