Scott Effross Close To Facing Live Hitters

New York Yankees right-hander Scott Effross (hamstring) is getting close to facing live hitters in batting practice. It means that Effross is nearing a minor-league rehab assignment after starting the 2025 season on the injured list with a Grade 2 hamstring strain that he suffered in late February during spring training. The 31-year-old veteran reliever […]

Luis Gil Starts Throwing Program

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that right-hander Luis Gil (lat) felt find on Monday after starting his throwing program on Sunday. Gil had a small hiccup in his recovery from a right-lat strain that he suffered back in spring training, but he has resumed throwing as he attempts to return to New York's […]

Jonathan Loaisiga Still Weeks Away From A Return

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga (elbow) is still a few weeks away from joining the team. Loaisiga will have to get in back-to-back rehab appearances before he's activated from the injured list. When he does return, though, Boone doesn't necessarily view him as a one-inning guy out of the […]

Tony Gonsolin Set To Make Season Debut On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tony Gonsolin (back) will be activated from the 15-day injured list this week and is expected to make his first start of the season and in 20 month against the Miami Marlins at home on Wednesday, according to manager Dave Roberts. Gonsolin's last start in the big leagues came on Aug. […]

Tyler Glasnow Could Land On Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Sunday that right-hander Tyler Glasnow (shoulder) landing on the injured list is "certainly a possibility." Glasnow said he felt something grab in his right shoulder while doing warm-up throws between innings in his start on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates before being removed from the game. While […]

Tommy Edman Resting On Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman is not in the team's starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the visiting Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium. With Edman starting on the bench on Monday, veteran Miguel Rojas will start at second base and will bat ninth against Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera. Edman currently boasts a modest […]

Jeremy Pena Hitting Leadoff Again On Monday

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena is batting leadoff again for Monday's series opener against the visiting Detroit Tigers and right-hander Jack Flaherty at Daikin Park. Outfielder Jose Altuve is in the two-hole after he was rested in Sunday's series finale against the Kansas City Royals. It's the first time Altuve hasn't led off since June […]

Nick Kurtz Out Against A Southpaw

Athletics first base prospect Nick Kurtz is starting Monday's series opener against the division-rival Texas Rangers on the bench at Globe Life Field against Rangers left-hander Patrick Corbin. With Kurtz on the bench, Tyler Soderstrom will start at first base and bat third, with Brent Rooker as the designated hitter and batting second, and Miguel […]

Josh Jung Back In Action On Monday

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (finger) is back at third base and is hitting sixth in Monday's series opener against the division-rival Athletics and left-hander JP Sears at Globe Life Field. Jung received a cut on his index finger in Sunday's series finale against the San Francisco Giants, but it was nothing serious and […]

Giancarlo Stanton Stays Back In New York

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that there are no new plans for outfielder/designated Giancarlo Stanton (elbows). Stanton stayed back in New York during the team's road trip to continue ramping up. The 35-year-old veteran power hitter took batting practice last Tuesday for the first time since he had several rounds of platelet-rich plasma […]

Ben Rice Sitting Versus Orioles

New York Yankees first baseman/designated hitter Ben Rice is not in the team's starting lineup for Monday's series opener at Camden Yards against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles. The left-handed-hitting Trent Grisham will draw into the starting lineup in the leadoff spot and start in center field, while Jasson Dominguez is at DH and is batting […]

Jordan Westburg Day-To-Day, Not Playing Against Yankees

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that infielder Jordan Westburg (hamstring) is day-to-day, but he's not in the starting lineup on Monday against the division-rival New York Yankees at Camden Yards. "We're staying optimistic and hopeful," Hyde said. This will mark Westburg's second straight day out of the starting lineup due to a hamstring injury. […]

Cedric Mullins Feeling Better, Back In Monday's Lineup

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins (illness) is starting in center field and is hitting cleanup for Monday's series opener against the division-rival New York Yankees at Camden Yards. Mullins will face Yankees right-hander Will Warren, who he has never faced in his career. The 30-year-old outfielder didn't play in Sunday's series finale against the Detroit […]

Adley Rutschman Back In Baltimore's Lineup On Monday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (hand) is doing the catching for right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano on Monday and is hitting third against the division-rival New York Yankees and right-hander Will Warren at Camden Yards. Rutschman did not play on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers due to a sore right hand that stemmed from when he blocked […]

Shedeur Sanders Struggled During Pre-Draft Process

Most NFL coaches and scouts didn't view Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders as a first-round talent going into last week's draft. Sanders isn't an exceptional athlete, didn't show great arm strength and displayed bad habits while taking too many sacks at Colorado. The fact that he fell all the way to the fifth round of […]

Elijah Moore Visiting With Bills

Former Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore is visiting with the Buffalo Bills on Monday, sources tell FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. Moore had a career-high 61 receptions with the Browns in 2024 and just turned 25 years old. He remains on the free-agent market but is looking to latch on with a team now that […]

Emmanuel Ogbah Signs With Jaguars

Former Miami Dolphins free-agent defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah signed a one-year deal worth up to $5 million with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Ogbah, a former second-rounder (32nd overall) by the Cleveland Browns in 2016 out of Oklahoma State, will head to the AFC South after spending the last […]

Derek Carr Undergoes MRI Exam

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (shoulder), who has been staying in contact with team officials, said he has gotten an MRI exam and everyone is trying to figure out his next step. There have been rampant rumors that Carr is using his shoulder injury to try and force his way out of New Orleans. […]

Hunter Renfrow Signs With Panthers

Former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow signed an undisclosed deal with the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. After a year away from the NFL, the ex-Pro Bowler and Clemson star will link up with his hometown team after the NFL draft. In his last season in the league […]

Griffin Conine To Have Shoulder Surgery On Tuesday

The Miami Herald's Barry Jackson reports that Miami Marlins outfielder Griffin Conine (shoulder) will have surgery on his left shoulder on Tuesday. He will meet with noted Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Monday in Los Angeles, and it will become clearer at that point whether Conine will have a chance to play again in 2025. The […]

Twins Prospect Luke Keaschall Suffers Broken Forearm

Minnesota Twins infield/outfield prospect Luke Keaschall (forearm) was hit by a pitch in Friday's 11-4 win over the visiting Los Angeles Angels at Target Field and suffered a non-displaced fractured right forearm, according to The Athletic's Dan Hayes. The 22-year-old hit by the pitch in the first inning from a pitch by Kyle Hendricks and […]

Logan Gilbert Leaves Friday's Start With Forearm Tightness

Seattle Mariners right-hander Logan Gilbert (forearm) was pulled from his start early on Friday in an eventual 8-4 loss to the visiting Miami Marlins at T-Mobile Park with right-forearm tightness, the team announced. Gilbert made it through three hitless and scoreless innings with no walks and three strikeouts before coming out. It's a scary situation […]

Brenton Doyle Out For Personal Reasons On Friday

Colorado Rockies center fielder Brenton Doyle (personal) is out of Friday's starting lineup against the visiting Cincinnati Reds at Coors Field due to personal reasons, according to The Denver Post's Patrick Saunders. With Doyle out, Mickey Moniak is in center field and will hit sixth against Reds left-hander Andrew Abbott. It's worth noting that Doyle […]

Tyler Shough Could Come Off The Board Before Shedeur Sanders

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero said on the Dan Patrick Show that it's "entirely possible" that Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough is taken in Round 2 of the 2025 NFL draft on Friday night before Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders. "The wildest rumor is that the third QB off the board will not be Shedeur Sanders, it will […]

Will Smith Back From Injury On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (wrist) is back behind the plate to catch right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto and is hitting sixth against the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Paul Skenes for Friday's series opener at Dodger Stadium. Smith injured his left wrist in the loss to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday and sat out of the […]

Erik Swanson, Ryan Burr Progressing

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed reliever Erik Swanson (elbow) threw 16 pitches and recorded four outs in an extended spring game on Friday, while righty Ryan Burr (shoulder) is scheduled to throw off a mound on Saturday, according to Sportsnet's Shi Dividi. Swanson is attempting to recover from carpal tunnel in his right elbow, but he […]

Daulton Varsho To Return On Tuesday At The Latest

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (shoulder) will serve as the designated hitter for Triple-A Buffalo on Friday night as he continues his minor-league rehab assignment, and he's expected to rejoin the Blue Jays no later than next Tuesday against the division-rival Boston Red Sox. It's still possible he'll come off the 10-day injured list […]

Max Scherzer Takes Positive Step On Friday

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer (thumb) threw 27 pitches off the mound on Friday in what manager John Schneider called a "step in the right direction." There's still no timetable for when Scherzer might be able to return to Toronto's starting rotation, but it's good news overall after he's had multiple setbacks with his […]

Raiders Waive Isaiah Spiller

The Las Vegas Raiders waived running back Isaiah Spiller, wide receiver Ramel Keyton, cornerback M.J. Devonshire, defensive tackle Tyler Manoa and linebackers Kana'i Mauga and Jackson Mitchell before the start of Round 2 of the 2025 NFL draft on Friday. Spiller, the former fourth-rounder by the Los Angeles Chargers in 2022 out of Texas A&M, […]

Randy Arozarena Resting For First Time This Year

Seattle Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena is getting his first game off of the season for Friday's series opener against the visiting Miami Marlins at T-Mobile Park. With Arozarena out, Miles Mastrobuoni will man left field in Seattle and bat seventh against Marlins right-hander Cal Quantrill. In his first 25 games of his first season with […]