Franmil Reyes Designated For Assignment

The Kansas City Royals designated outfielder Franmil Reyes for assignment on Monday to make room for right-hander James McArthur on the 40-man roster. The Royals acquired McArthur from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for minor-league outfielder Junior Marin and cash considerations. Reyes was optioned to Triple-A Omaha last week after a rough start to the […]

Braves Activate Travis d'Arnaud From Injured List

The Atlanta Braves activated catcher Travis d'Arnaud from the seven-day concussion injured list on Monday and optioned catcher Chadwick Tromp to Triple-A Gwinnett after Sunday's game in a corresponding move. d'Arnaud will return to Atlanta after missing almost a full month with his head injury. Expect the Braves to ease the 34-year-old backstop into action […]

Antonio Johnson To See Action As Box Safety

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie safety Antonio Johnson was Dane Brugler's second-ranked safety and 70th-ranked player overall with a second-/third-round grade, and the Jaguars were able to get him in the fifth round of this year's NFL draft with the 160th overall pick. Johnson fills a big need in the team's secondary and should see plenty of […]

Julius Brents Could Contribute Immediately

Indianapolis Colts rookie cornerback Julius Brents (wrist) was unable to take part in last weekend's rookie minicamp, but the second-round pick should be able to participate in workouts when training camp begins at the end of July. The Colts took quarterback Anthony Richardson in the first round, but Brents might have the best odds of […]

Zay Flowers Thinks Offense Fits Him Well

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers, who was a first-round pick in this year's draft, thinks he will be a heavy contributor in Year 1 and said the offense "fits my style perfectly." The Ravens also took a look at Flowers as a punt returner during rookie minicamp over the weekend. Head coach John Harbaugh […]

Kendre Miller Has Plenty Of Upside

New Orleans Saints assistant general manager Jeff Ireland said rookie running back Kendre Miller has "huge upside." The Saints took Miller in the third round of this year's NFL draft, and he could have a pretty sizeable role in his first season with Alvin Kamara likely to draw some sort of suspension to kick off […]

Rams Think Zach Evans Can Be Special

The Los Angeles Rams traded up 37 spots to select running back Zach Evans out of Ole Miss in this year's draft in the sixth round. NFL.com had a fourth-round grade on Evans, and he has the skills to be an every-down back at the next level. He has good speed, a nasty stiff arm […]

Van Jefferson Feeling Good

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee) is feeling much better this offseason after two knee surgeries delayed his 2022 debut until Week 8. "It's been great being back and working with Grif (strength and conditioning associated John Griffin), (associate athletic trainer) Mark (Dydasco) and (Vice President, Sports Medicine and Performance) Reggie (Scott) and […]

Buccaneers Think Highly Of Baker Mayfield

According to former Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians, quarterback Baker Mayfield is better than any of the QBs that were drafted this year, including Bryce Young, who was taken first overall by the Carolina Panthers, and C.J. Stroud, who went second overall to the Houston Texans. But Mayfield, who won the Heisman Trophy […]

Commanders All-In On Sam Howell

The Washington Commanders have said all offseason that quarterback Sam Howell is their guy, and it was backed up when they didn't take a single QB in this year's NFL draft. Sources within the team say they plan to give him the first shot at the starting gig in 2023. The Commanders like how Howell […]

Anthony Volpe Steals His 11th Base Friday

New York Yankees rookie shortstop Anthony Volpe still hasn't been thrown out on the base paths in 2023. Volpe went 2-for-5 as the leadoff hitter in the team's 5-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays and stole his 11th base of the season. The 22-year-old may only be hitting .221 (23-for-104) with three doubles, a […]

Jimmy Cordero Hit With Loss Against Rays

New York Yankees relief pitcher Jimmy Cordero lost his first game of the season in Friday's 5-4 road defeat at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays. Cordero surrendered one earned run on one hit while walking a batter in just one-third of an inning for the Yankees in the bottom of the seventh inning. […]

Anthony Santander Goes Deep From Both Sides Of The Plate

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander put on an absolute show in Friday's 9-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves on the road. Santander went 2-for-5 and homered from both sides of the plate, including a grand slam, to finish with five RBI, two runs scored and a strikeout. Santander didn't get off to the greatest of […]

Max Muncy Was Sick On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that infielder Max Muncy (illness) was sick all day, which is the reason he was removed from Friday's game early against the San Diego Padres. Muncy went 0-for-3 with an RBI and a strikeout in the contest before being replaced at the hot corner by Chris Taylor in […]

Whit Merrifield Steals Three Bases Friday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Whit Merrifield could not be stopped on the base paths in Friday's 4-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, as he swiped three bases. In addition to running wild, Merrifield went 2-for-4 at the plate with a double and a run scored. The 34-year-old veteran still hasn't cleared the fences for a […]

Liam Hendriks Has Scoreless Rehab Outing

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks made his first minor-league rehab appearance on Friday for Triple-A Charlotte and tossed a scoreless and hitless inning while striking out one batter. After being diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma in January, Hendriks is now cancer-free and on the verge of making his season debut for the White Sox […]

James Paxton Throws Five Innings In Rehab Start

Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton (hamstring) made a minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Worcester on Friday and allowed two runs on two hits while walking five and striking out four in five innings of work. It wasn't the sharpest outing, but it could be Paxton's final rehab appearance before making his 2023 debut for […]

Luis Garcia To Have Tommy John Surgery

Houston Astros starting pitcher Luis Garcia (elbow) will have Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery, according to general manager Dana Brown. A date for the surgery hasn't been set. Garcia left his last start early on May 1 against the San Francisco Giants after experiencing discomfort in his right elbow, and now he'll miss the remainder […]

Corbin Carroll Officially Back Friday Night

Updating a previous report, Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (knee) is officially back in the team's starting lineup on Friday against the Washington Nationals and right-hander Josiah Gray. Carroll is serving as the designated hitter and is batting in the three-hole. He had two at-bats on Wednesday as a pinch-hitter and is now back after […]

Carlos Rodon To Receive Cortisone Injection

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) will receive a cortisone injection as soon as possible, according to manager Aaron Boone. The medical consensus on Rodon is that it will help him get back on the mound. Rodon began his first season with the Yankees on the injured list due to a left-forearm injury, but […]

Brandon Lowe Out Again With Back Issue

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that second baseman Brandon Lowe (back) is out of the starting lineup for the second straight day on Friday against the New York Yankees with a slight back issue. It's a different injury than what sidelined him last year, and he plans to go through a full workout […]

Travis d'Arnaud Beginning Rehab Assignment Friday

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (concussion) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday. After some struggles with concussion symptoms after suffering a head injury almost a month ago, d'Arnaud has been cleared by doctors to start playing in minor-league games. As long as the 34-year-old doesn't see a return of concussion […]

Corbin Carroll Penciled In To Start Against Nationals

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that he has outfielder Corbin Carroll (knee) "penciled into the lineup today" on Friday against the Washington Nationals and right-hander Josiah Gray. Carroll hasn't played since injuring his knee last weekend, but Lovullo is hoping he'll make his return to the lineup on Friday night. The 22-year-old went 1-for-2 […]

Braden Shewmake Making Big-League Debut Friday

Atlanta Braves shortstop prospect Braden Shewmake was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett and will make his major-league debut on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Dean Kremer. Shewmake is starting at shortstop and is hitting ninth in the batting order. With Vaughn Grissom hitting a lowly .190 with seven strikeouts in his last six […]

Tyler O'Neill Goes On Injured List, Juan Yepez Coming Up

The St. Louis Cardinals placed outfielder Tyler O'Neill (back) on the 10-day injured list and right-hander Jake Woodford (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Friday and recalled outfielder/infielder Juan Yepez and right-hander James Naile from Triple-A Memphis in corresponding moves. Right-hander Wilking Rodriguez (shoulder) was also moved to the 60-day IL. O'Neill will miss […]

Jorge Mateo Hitting Leadoff, Austin Hays Still Out Friday

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo is batting leadoff on Friday against left-hander Max Fried and the Atlanta Braves, while outfielder Austin Hays (finger) misses another contest. Mateo will be hitting in the top spot in Baltimore's order for the first time this year, but he's certainly earned it by hitting .321 (27-for-84) with five doubles, […]

Brett Baty Hitting Sixth Against Rockies

New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty is back in the starting lineup on Friday and is starting at third base and batting sixth against Colorado Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela (knee), who is making his 2023 debut. Baty is slowly rising up the Mets batting order as he continues to hit well in just 14 […]

Antonio Senzatela Activated For Debut On Friday

The Colorado Rockies announced on Friday that they activated right-hander Antonio Senzatela (knee) from the 15-day injured list and also activated catcher Austin Wynns to the 26-man roster. In corresponding moves, catcher Brian Serven was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque and outfielder Yonathan Daza was designated for assignment. Senzatela will be making his season debut on […]

Justin Fields Making Strides With Footwork

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said that quarterback Justin Fields has looked stronger in his rhythm and timing this offseason. "Obviously, the priority is the passing game," Eberflus said Friday. "We ran the ball very well. But we all know that we've got to improve in the passing game. Part of that is the […]

Braves Reinstate Raisel Iglesias From Injured List

The Atlanta Braves reinstated right-hander Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list on Friday and optioned left-hander Dylan Dodd to Triple-A Gwinnett after his start on Thursday in a corresponding move. The Braves also recalled infielder Braden Shewmake and placed infielder Ehire Adrianza (elbow) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 2) with […]