Michael Brantley Hits Plateau In His Recovery

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder) has "plateaued" in his attempt to come back from right-shoulder surgery last year, according to manager Dusty Baker. Brantley will not take part in right-hander Jose Urquidy's (shoulder) live bullpen session on Tuesday. Baker said the team wants to take it slow with Brantley, who has had multiple setbacks […]

Seiya Suzuki Still Feeling Neck Issues

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross said that outfielder Seiya Suzuki (neck) is still feeling neck issues, which is why he wasn't included in the starting lineup on Monday for the series opener against the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers. However, Suzuki will be available to pinch hit. The 28-year-old Japanese outfielder missed three games last week but […]

White Sox Call Up Oscar Colas

The Chicago White Sox called up rookie outfielder Oscar Colas from Triple-A Charlotte on Monday, according to sources. He will join the team on Tuesday for the start of a series against the Toronto Blue Jays. The White Sox's No. 2 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, will get another shot in the big leagues after going […]

Adley Rutschman To Participate In Home Run Derby

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman announced on his Instagram account that he will take part in this year's Home Run Derby in Seattle next Monday during All-Star week. He's the first Orioles player to participate in the event since Trey Mancini was the runner-up in 2021. Rutschman will be looking to join Cal Ripken Jr. […]

Yan Gomes Takes A Seat Monday

Chicago Cubs catcher Yan Gomes will be rested on Monday as the team takes on the Milwaukee Brewers on the road. Gomes gets a deserved day of rest after catching all 10 innings in the team's extra-inning loss to the Cleveland Guardians in Sunday's series finale. The 35-year-old Brazilian backstop has been decent at the […]

Brian Anderson On Paternity List, Brewers Sign Jahmai Jones

The Milwaukee Brewers placed infielder Brian Anderson on the paternity list on Monday and signed free-agent utility man Jahmai Jones to an undisclosed deal in a corresponding move and added him to the 26-man roster. Anderson will be away from the team for three days at the most. With the 30-year-old away, Andruw Monasterio is […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Steals Two More Bases

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. just doesn't stop. The talented All-Star outfielder went 2-for-3 with a run scored, a double, two stolen bases, a walk and a strikeout in Sunday's 6-3 win over the visiting Miami Marlins. Acuna is in the midst of a 13-game hitting streak in which he's gone 20-for-52 (.385) with […]

Corbin Carroll Pinch Hits On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (shoulder) was out of Sunday's starting lineup against the Los Angeles Angels for the third straight day due to a shoulder injury he sustained on Thursday, but he entered Sunday's game in the ninth inning as a pinch-hitter and grounded out. The 22-year-old also took batting practice over the weekend, […]

Seiya Suzuki Resting Against Brewers

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki is getting a breather on Monday against the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers. Suzuki had missed three games at the end of last week due to a neck injury, but he returned for the final two games of the weekend series against the Cleveland Guardians. The Cubs are just giving him a […]

Jeremy Pena Still Out Monday

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (neck) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday against the division-rival Texas Rangers. Mauricio Dubon will get the start at the 6 and hit second in the batting order against Rangers left-hander Martin Perez. Pena has now missed the last four games due to neck tightness, and if he's […]

Justin Herbert To Take Plenty Of Deep Shots

One of the ways that new Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Kellen Moore plans to improve the offense in 2023 is to entrust rocket-armed quarterback Justin Herbert with taking big shots down the field to his big receivers. "Justin's such a smart decision maker," Moore said on The Season with Peter Schrager podcast. "It allows […]

Jamal Agnew Impressed With Calvin Ridley

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley made a big impression on teammate Jamal Agnew during offseason workouts. "Just the way he moves, you can see. His route-running, he can run, catch anything you throw to him, he's just different, man," Agnew said. "You just watch him out there, he's a mismatch nightmare. In my opinion […]

Richie James Likes Where He's At In Kansas City

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Richie James, who led all New York Giants receivers with 57 catches last year, likes his situation with his new team after inking a one-year deal this offseason. "It's very similar offenses," James said. "And you got the smartest and the greatest head coach you can possibly ask for." "Think […]

Caleb Shudak The Favorite To Win Kicking Job

Both Tennessee Titans kickers Caleb Shudak and rookie Trey Wolff were solid during offseason work, but TennesseeTitans.com's Jim Wyatt thinks Shudak is the favorite to win the job in training camp this summer. Shudak made his NFL debut last year in Week 12 in place of an injured Randy Bullock, and he went 3-for-4 on […]

Kyle Philips Puts On Weight

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kyle Philips has put on weight this offseason and looked solid in offseason practices, according to TennesseeTitans.com's Jim Wyatt. Philips has looked more comfortable in the offense this offseason and is currently the favorite to play the slot in 2023. The 24-year-old stood out last year in training camp and the […]

Bengals Want To Resolve Joe Mixon's Contract Situation Sooner Than Later

The restructure/cut deadline for Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon technically would be the Tuesday before the regular season opener when veteran contracts lock in for the year. But the Bengals certainly don't want to wait that long. Whether on cutdown day on Aug. 29 or before training camp starts on July 26, all sides […]

Joe Burrow Led The League In Batted Passes Last Year

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow led the league in batted passes at the line of scrimmage in 2022 with 25. Batted passes resulted in five of Burrow's 14 interceptions -- nobody else in the league had more than two. There were only 27 other batted-pass interceptions for the rest of the NFL in 2022. The […]

Nestor Cortes To Throw Another Bullpen Monday

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (shoulder), who threw his first bullpen session on Friday since landing on the injured list on June 8, will throw another bullpen on Monday. Cortes was able to throw 20 pitches in his bullpen on Friday, mostly consisting of his fastball and cutter. The 28-year-old southpaw is feeling better […]

Corbin Carroll Set To Miss Third Straight Game

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (shoulder) is not in the starting lineup on Sunday in the series finale against the Los Angeles Angels. Carroll is missing his third straight game due to a sore right shoulder that the team isn't too worried about. With an off day coming on Monday, hopefully he'll be able to […]

Patriots Still In The Mix For DeAndre Hopkins

New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker's new contract extension shouldn't limit or enhance the team's pursuit of free-agent wideout DeAndre Hopkins, who visited the Patriots on June 15. Parker's extension is unrelated to anything with Hopkins and instead is specific to crafting a deal for Parker that will reward him if he's on the […]

DeVante Parker's Extension Carries Low Base Value

When the specifics of New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker's new three-year extension worth up to $33 million are ultimately revealed, the expectation from sources familiar with the general framework of the contract is that the base value of the deal is considerably lower. There isn't a high total of guaranteed money, and more […]

Bryan De La Cruz Getting A Day Of Rest

Miami Marlins outfielder Bryan De La Cruz isn't in the team's starting lineup on Sunday against the division-rival Atlanta Braves. The Fish will give De La Cruz a breather after he snapped an 11-game hitting streak on Saturday by going 0-for-4 with a strikeout. In his absence, Jesus Sanchez will get the nod in left […]

Tarik Skubal Penciled In To Start Tuesday

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal (elbow) is penciled in to return from the injured list to start on Tuesday in an excellent matchup against the Oakland Athletics. It will be his first major-league start since August of last year before he had flexor-tendon surgery on his left elbow. In five minor-league rehab starts for High-A […]

Bryce Miller Could Miss His Next Start

Seattle Mariners rookie right-hander Bryce Miller (finger) is up in the air to make his next scheduled start on Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants after having to leave his last start early on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays after 3 1/3 innings due to a blister on his right middle finger. "We're concerned," […]

Will Smith Being Rested Against Royals

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith will get a breather on Sunday as the team takes on the Kansas City Royals. Smith will get a day off after starting the first two games of the three-game weekend series in Kansas City, and he went 1-for-9 with a triple and a run scored on Friday and […]

Masataka Yoshida Out On Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida (leg) is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Yoshida had to be removed from Saturday's game early against Toronto after being hit on the leg by a pitch, but X-rays turned up negative, so fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. After […]

Bryan Reynolds Back From The Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates reinstated outfielder Bryan Reynolds (back) from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and placed infielder/outfielder Ji Hwan Bae (foot) on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Reynolds is back in left field and is hitting second in the batting order for Sunday's series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers and right-hander […]

Christian Yelich Sitting Against Left-Hander

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich will take a seat on the bench on Sunday with the team facing left-handed veteran Rich Hill and the Pittsburgh Pirates. In his absence, Blake Perkins will get the start in left field and hit fifth against Hill. Yelich is hitting .333 with an RBI in 15 career at-bats against […]

Darick Hall Recalled And Starting Sunday

The Philadelphia Phillies recalled infielder Darick Hall from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday and optioned infielder Kody Clemens to Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move to make room for Hall on the 26-man roster. Hall is starting at first base and batting eighth in the lineup in the series finale on Sunday against the Washington […]

Liam Hendriks Not Expected To Return Until After All-Star Break

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks (elbow) had a similar issue with a right-elbow injury that cost him three weeks last year, but there is no flexor strain this time like there was in 2022. Structurally, everything is sound for Hendriks, but he's not expected to return until after the All-Star break after receiving […]