AJ Smith-Shawver To Make First MLB Start This Weekend

Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos confirmed on Tuesday that rookie right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver will start on either Friday or Saturday against the Washington Nationals. The 20-year-old prospect, ranked the team's No. 4 prospect by MLB Pipeline, made his big-league debut with 2 1/3 innings of shutout and hitless baseball in relief against the Arizona […]

Randy Vasquez Likely to Start Wednesday

New York Yankees rookie right-hander Randy Vasquez is in the team's clubhouse on Tuesday and has a good chance to start on Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox in place of injured left-hander Nestor Cortes (shoulder), who is expected to land on the injured list. In his major-league debut against the San Diego Padres on […]

Jake Fraley Returns Against Dodgers

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley (illness) has returned to the starting lineup on Tuesday, starting in right field and hitting leadoff against the Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Tony Gonsolin. Fraley missed Monday's game due to allergies, but he'll be back in there a day later in the top spot in the lineup. With infield […]

Elly De La Cruz Batting Cleanup In MLB Debut

Cincinnati Reds infield prospect Elly De La Cruz is starting at third base and is hitting cleanup in his major-league debut on Tuesday against right-hander Tony Gonsolin and the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers. The No. 4 overall prospect in baseball, per MLB Pipeline, needs to be added immediately in all fantasy leagues if he's still […]

A.J. Puk Reinstated From Injured List

The Miami Marlins reinstated left-hander A.J. Puk (elbow) from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned pitcher George Soriano to Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move. Puk missed over three weeks with left-elbow nerve irritation, but he looked good on a short minor-league rehab assignment and is ready to rejoin the back end of […]

Jorge Soler Back In Tuesday's Lineup

Miami Marlins outfielder Jorge Soler (thumb) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals and right-hander Zack Greinke. Soler is serving as the designated hitter and is batting in the two-hole. The 31-year-old right-handed slugger didn't play on Monday due to a sore thumb, but it wasn't a serious issue […]

Chris Bassitt Back From Paternity List

The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated right-hander Chris Bassitt from the paternity list on Tuesday. Bassitt is back from a temporary leave from the team, and he'll make his next start on Wednesday in a tough matchup against the Houston Astros. The 34-year-old veteran starter has basically been a must-start in fantasy lineups each time he […]

Blue Jays Send Struggling Alek Manoah Down

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned right-hander Alek Manoah to the rookie-level Florida Complex League on Tuesday. In corresponding moves, the team also reinstated right-hander Chris Bassitt from the paternity list, reinstated infielder Santiago Espinal (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list, selected right-hander Bowden Francis' contract from the minors, optioned right-hander Jay Jackson and infielder Ernie […]

Aaron Judge Won't Play Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (toe) will not be in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox, according to manager Aaron Boone. The Yankees will get a diagnosis later on Tuesday that will determine whether Judge needs to go on the injured list. Fantasy managers are nervously awaiting that decision. The […]

Braves Recall Roddery Munoz From Triple-A

The Atlanta Braves recalled right-handed pitching prospect Roddery Munoz from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday and outrighted left-hander Lucas Luetge to Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Munoz, the team's No. 21 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will be getting his first taste of the majors after posting a 4.94 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, 20 walks and 24 strikeouts […]

Tommy Nance To Resume Throwing This Week

Miami Marlins right-hander Tommy Nance (shoulder) started a minor-league rehab assignment with Single-A Jupiter on May 12 and threw two scoreless innings with four strikeouts on 37 pitches, but he returned after feeling shoulder soreness after the outing. Nance is scheduled to resume a throwing program later this week. Nance was initially put on the […]

Johnny Cueto To Throw Live Batting Practice Tuesday

Miami Marlins right-hander Johnny Cueto (ankle, biceps), who sprained his left ankle during a minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Jacksonville on May 6, is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session on Tuesday. Cueto also threw a 40-pitch bullpen session on May 30, his first time throwing off a mound since spraining his ankle. […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. To See Foot Specialist

Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (toe) will have a follow-up appointment with a foot specialist on Wednesday to check on his progress from turf toe. He hurt his right big toe on May 13 while trying to make an inning-ending catch. X-rays came back negative, and the team initially called it a right-foot contusion […]

A.J. Puk Likely To Return Soon

Miami Marlins left-handed reliever A.J. Puk (elbow) was in Miami on Monday after making back-to-back minor-league rehab appearances at Double-A Pensacola from June 2-3. Puk also tossed a rehab inning on May 30. Manager Skip Schumaker said "there's a good chance you'll see him soon." The 28-year-old southpaw has allowed one run on three hits […]

Trevor Rogers To Make A Third Rehab Start

Miami Marlins left-hander Trevor Rogers (biceps), who tossed five shutout innings on 70 pitches for Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday, is scheduled to make his third minor-league rehab start for the Jumbo Shrimp on the weekend of June 9, where he will go six innings. In his first rehab start at Single-A Jupiter on May 30, […]

Avisail Garcia Suffers Setback

Miami Marlins outfielder Avisail Garcia (back), who has been out since April 29 with left-back tightness, suffered a setback while playing in his fourth minor-league rehab game for Triple-A Jacksonville on June 2. Garcia will be re-evaluated by doctors in Miami and will now have his timetable pushed back. He was initially placed on the […]

Trevor Lawrence Enjoying First Normal Offseason

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is enjoying the first normal offseason of his young career. Lawrence has had to get to a know a new head coach the last two seasons while learning a new offensive system, but this year he can just focus on fine-tuning his fundamentals. The Jaguars finished Lawrence's second NFL season […]

Jets Won't Hold Mandatory Minicamp

The New York Jets have decided not to hold their mandatory minicamp next week, according to a source. Head coach Robert Saleh attributed the decision to skip the practices to the team's accelerated training camp schedule. The Jets will begin that stage of offseason work a week earlier than most teams as they prepare for […]

Connor Williams Wants New Contract

Miami Dolphins center Connor Williams hasn't been present for mandatory minicamp this week as he seeks a new contract. Williams didn't show up to voluntary organized team activities either, which was expected. The Dolphins could work something out with the 26-year-old rather quickly, but in the meantime he'll be missing valuable repetitions with the offense. […]

Aaron Rodgers Won't Do 11-On-11 Drills Tuesday

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said that quarterback Aaron Rodgers (calf) won't be doing 11-on-11 drills at organized team activities on Tuesday, but he'll do everything else. Rodgers suffered a minor calf strain at the beginning of OTAs, and while it's really nothing to worry about, the Jets aren't taking any chances with […]

Ryan Jensen Not Participating In OTAs

Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Ryan Jensen (knee) is in attendance on Tuesday at organized team activities, but he's not participating while wearing a brace on his left knee. Jensen missed all of the 2022 regular season but returned from his left-knee injury in the playoffs in January and isn't going to be rushed back onto […]

Colt McCoy Taking Part In OTAs

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Colt McCoy (elbow) was taking part in organized team activities on Monday. All signs point to McCoy, who is back after dealing with an elbow injury last year that lingered into the offseason, getting a sizeable workload this year with Kyler Murray (knee) not expected to be ready for the start of […]

Chase Young "Absolutely" Remains A Starter

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said that defensive end Chase Young (knee) "absolutely" remains a starter heading into the 2023 season. Rivera is also confident that Young's knee is healthy, but "the proof will be in the pudding." The Commanders decided to decline the 24-year-old pass-rusher's fifth-year option after he was limited to just […]

Sam Howell, Jacoby Brissett Officially In Competition

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said that he still considers it to be a competition this offseason between quarterbacks Sam Howell and Jacoby Brissett. However, Howell has taken all of the first-team repetitions so far this offseason. While the team continues to say it's an open competition, all signs point to the starting job […]

Isaiah Rodgers Sr. Being Investigated For Gambling

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers Sr. is under investigation for possible violations of the league's gambling policy, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. Rodgers was drafted by the Colts in the sixth round (211th overall) in 2020 out of Massachusetts. The 25-year-old has played 1,500-plus snaps in three NFL seasons and started nine […]

Cowboys Still Not Ruling Out Reunion With Ezekiel Elliott

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has not ruled out a return for free-agent running back Ezekiel Elliott. Both Elliott and the Cowboys are evaluating their respective futures, according to Jones. Dallas released Elliott in March after seven seasons with the team, including four 1,000-yard campaigns. It would make sense if Zeke returned, as Tony Pollard […]

Rachaad White Expects To Be Heavily Involved In Passing Game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White said on Sirius XM NFL Radio on Monday that he expects a lot of passes to come his way in the passing game this season. Although Chase Edmonds and Ke'Shawn Vaughn will also have roles in Tampa's backfield in 2023, White entered the offseason as the clear leader […]

Signs Pointing To Brock Purdy Being Ready For Week 1

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (elbow), who has gone through his first week of throwing a football, is the clear favorite to open the 2023 season as the team's starting quarterback. Purdy had surgery to fix a torn UCL in his right elbow on March 10. If he is ready to play football when […]

Justin Herbert To Work Into 7-On-7 Drills At OTAs

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (shoulder) said the plan is for him to work back into 7-on-7 drills this week at organized team activities. It would be his first team drills of the offseason after rehabbing from labrum surgery that he had in January on his left, non-throwing shoulder. The 25-year-old has already resumed […]

Ravens Add Another Receiver In Laquon Treadwell

The Baltimore Ravens agreed to terms on an undisclosed one-year deal with former Minnesota Vikings first-round wide receiver Laquon Treadwell on Monday, according to his agent, Michael Portner. The Ravens continue to beef up their receiving depth heading into the 2023 season, but Treadwell is likely to be buried on the depth chart. The 27-year-old […]