Matt Chapman Getting a Breather Against Royals

San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman will start on the bench on Tuesday as the team continues a series against the visiting Kansas City Royals at Oracle Park. Casey Schmitt is starting at the hot corner and will hit seventh against Royals right-hander Michael Lorenzen. Chapman has really struggled at the plate so far […]

J.T. Ginn Goes Right Back on Injured List

The Athletics announced on Tuesday that they placed right-hander J.T. Ginn (quadriceps) on the 15-day injured list with a strained right quadriceps and recalled right-hander Anthony Maldonado from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. The A's just activated Ginn from the IL on Monday from a right-elbow inflammation before he allowed four runs in […]

Miguel Andujar Back in Lineup at Third Base

Athletics infielder/outfielder Miguel Andujar (ribs) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels and right-hander Kyle Hendricks, starting at third base and batting sixth for Game 2 of the four-game series. Andujar was scratched from the lineup on Monday due to soreness in his right rib, but he'll be […]

Kristian Campbell Back in Lineup, Starting in Center Field

Boston Red Sox rookie second baseman Kristian Campbell is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's meeting with the visiting New York Mets at Fenway Park and will start in center field and bat fifth against Mets right-hander Clay Holmes. Campbell has been working out at first base recently in the wake of Triston Casas' […]

Walker Buehler Reinstated and Starting on Tuesday

The Boston Red Sox announced on Tuesday that they reinstated right-hander Walker Buehler (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list and optioned right-hander Nick Burdi to Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Buehler will return to the mound on Tuesday at Fenway Park to face the visiting New York Mets, an offense that ranks ninth in […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong Hitting in Six-Hole on Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is starting in center field and batting in the six spot on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins and left-hander Ryan Weathers at LoanDepot Park. Even though Crow-Armstrong is in the midst of a breakout season for the Cubbies in 2025, he'll drop to the lower portion of their batting order […]

Blake Perkins Making Minimal Progress

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Blake Perkins (shin) was cleared to resume baseball activities on April 22, but his progress from a right-shin fracture has been slower than expected, according to MLB.com. Perkins has been unable to run the bases on back-to-back days due to lingering soreness in his shin. He's currently on the 10-day injured list […]

Connor Thomas on 60-Day Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Connor Thomas (elbow) was transferred from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday with left-elbow arthritis, but as of early May, he was on a schedule that led to a minor-league rehab assignment starting on Wednesday, according to MLB.com. Thomas received an injection in his left elbow in late […]

Aaron Ashby Will be Moved to Long Relief When he Returns

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Aaron Ashby (oblique) is currently on a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville and last pitched on Saturday. When Ashby is cleared to return from the 15-day injured list, he'll be ticketed for a long-relief role in the big-league bullpen, according to MLB.com. The 26-year-old southpaw has shown enticing strikeout upside, but […]

Jose Quintana to Throw Bullpens on Tuesday, Friday

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Jose Quintana (shoulder) had a second opinion recently that confirmed the original diagnosis of a left-shoulder impingement that landed him on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to May 11) on May 14. Quintana is scheduled for bullpen sessions on Tuesday and Friday of this week, according to MLB.com. If those sessions go […]

Aaron Civale to Make Final Rehab Start on Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Aaron Civale (hamstring) made scoreless minor-league rehab starts for Triple-A Nashville on May 8 and 14 and is scheduled to make his final appearance with Nashville on Tuesday before rejoining Milwaukee's starting rotation, according to MLB.com. Civale threw five scoreless innings on 60 pitches in his most recent rehab outing last Wednesday […]

Brandon Woodruff to Begin New Rehab Assignment on Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff (ankle, shoulder) simulated multiple innings in a bullpen session on Sunday and is tentatively scheduled to start a new minor-league rehab assignment on Wednesday, according to MLB.com. Woodruff will probably pitch at least two more times in the minors after having a setback during his recovery from right-shoulder surgery with […]

Tyler Black Expected to Move Rehab to Triple-A Next Week

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Tyler Black (hand) had surgery in late March during spring training for a right-hamate fracture in his hand and started a minor-league rehab assignment at the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on May 15, according to MLB.com. Black is expected to move his rehab assignment to Triple-A Nashville next week. The 24-year-old […]

Mets to Discuss Lack of Hustle With Juan Soto

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said he plans to speak to superstar outfielder Juan Soto about his lack of hustle after Soto was held to a single in Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox on a ball that hit high off Fenway Park's Green Monster in a 3-1 loss. Soto thought the ball […]

Anthony Santander Hitting Sixth on Tuesday Against Padres

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder/designated hitter Anthony Santander is serving as the DH for the Jays on Tuesday and will hit sixth in the batting order versus the visiting San Diego Padres and right-hander Dylan Cease in the series opener. Santander is slowly moving his way down Toronto's batting order after originally starting as their three-hole […]

Jasson Dominguez Sitting Out on Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez is getting the day off on Tuesday against the visiting Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium with left-hander Patrick Corbin on the bump. Cody Bellinger is sliding over to left field and is hitting cleanup, while Ben Rice will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth in the order. […]

Jacob Young Scratched From Tuesday's Lineup

Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young (shoulder) has been scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup against the division-rival Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park. Alex Call will start in right field and bat seventh, while Dylan Crews will slide over to center field while hitting ninth. Young will miss his second straight game with a left-shoulder injury, but […]

Guardians-Twins Rained Out on Tuesday

Tuesday's games between the Cleveland Guardians and Minnesota Twins at Target Field have been rained out, according to The Athletic's Dan Hayes. The two division rivals will try to resume Monday's suspended game at 12:10 pm CT on Wednesday, with the regularly scheduled game to follow. Tuesday's game will be made up as part of […]

Will Benson Takes a Seat Against Southpaw

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Will Benson will start Tuesday's contest against the division-rival Pittsburgh Pirates on the bench with left-hander Bailey Falter on the mound at PNC Park. Connor Joe will get the nod in right field and will hit in the nine-hole for Cincy. Benson has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball since […]

Orioles Release Kyle Gibson

The Baltimore Orioles released right-hander Kyle Gibson on Tuesday after he cleared waivers, according to The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich. The O's signed the veteran hurler for $5.25 million this spring, but now he's a free agent again after the organization designated him for assignment over the weekend. Gibson did not look good in his […]

Colton Cowser to Start Rehab Assignment on Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser (thumb) is doing pre-game work with High-A Aberdeen on Tuesday and will begin his minor-league rehab assignment with them on Wednesday, the team announced. Cowser is ready to play in rehab games after fracturing his left thumb in late March at the very start of the 2025 regular season, but […]

Gavin Lux on Bench Versus Pirates

Cincinnati Reds infielder/outfielder Gavin Lux will retreat to the bench for Tuesday's game against the division-rival Pittsburgh Pirates with a left-hander on the mound. Catcher Tyler Stephenson is the designated hitter and will bat sixth, while Jose Trevino is doing the catching and hitting seventh against Pirates southpaw Bailey Falter. Lux has gone hitless in […]

Ryan McMahon Out Against Lefty

Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon will retreat to the bench for Tuesday's contest against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field with left-hander Jesus Luzardo on the bump. Aaron Schunk will take over at third and will hit ninth in the batting order. McMahon is hitless in six career at-bats against Luzardo and has […]

Casey Legumina to Open on Tuesday, Followed by Casey Lawrence

Seattle Mariners right-hander Casey Legumina will serve as the opener on Tuesday against the hosting Chicago White Sox, according to Seattle Sports' Shannon Drayer. Right-hander Casey Lawrence is on the taxi squad and is expected to be added to the active roster as the bulk reliever for Tuesday's contest. Legumina has been a key reliever […]

NFL Players Expected to be Allowed to Take Part in Flag Football in Olympics

A vote to allow NFL players to take part in flag football for the first time during the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles is expected to pass at Tuesday's league meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter. "Olympics should be easy," one source said about Tuesday's vote. The resolution needs to be […]

Shemar Stewart Away From Team Amid Contract Dispute

Cincinnati Bengals first-round rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart will remain away from the team for Phase 2 of the team's offseason workouts that start on Tuesday due to a disagreement over contract language in his rookie deal, according to FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. The 21-year-old was the 17th overall pick in this year's NFL draft, […]

Cowboys Impressed With George Pickens

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said he has been impressed with the early work of wide receiver George Pickens, especially in the meeting room. "I see a guy that's maturing," Schottenheimer said. The Cowboys made a splash this offseason by acquiring Pickens and a 2026 sixth-round draft pick from the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange […]

Titans Eyeing Three-Headed Approach to Backfield?

Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan said that running back Tony Pollard carried the ball a lot last year. In a perfect world, Callahan said the team needs a more even split in the backfield with Pollard, Tyjae Spears and possibly a third back. This sounds like a nightmare for fantasy managers targeting the Tennessee […]

Geno Smith Says Raiders Looking to be "Explosive and Efficient"

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith said he's ready to adjust to a new offense in 2025, something he's already done three times in the last three seasons. "I can adjust. And so, just an adjustment period, but the offense is really good. I'm looking forward to it. Won't give too many details, but we're […]

Bears Give Joe Thuney a Two-Year Contract Extension

The Chicago Bears signed new offensive guard Joe Thuney to a two-year contract extension on Tuesday at $17.5 million per year, a source tells ESPN's Adam Schefter. Thuney will now make $51 million for the next three years with $33.5 million fully guaranteed at signing. The 32-year-old veteran was slated to count $16 million against […]