Louie Varland Optioned To Triple-A

The Minnesota Twins optioned right-hander Louie Varland to Triple-A St. Paul and selected the contract of right-hander Oliver Ortega from St. Paul in a corresponding move on Tuesday. The Twins also designated outfielder Kyle Garlick for assignment. Varland gets the boot from Minnesota's starting rotation after allowing six runs on nine hits (two homers) while […]

Byron Buxton Not Ready To Play Center Field

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said that outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) still isn't ready to play center field. "From the beginning of the year, he has not been physically able to play in the outfield. If he was, he would be out there. If we even thought that it was possible that he could play […]

Aaron Judge Turning A Corner?

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that he feels like outfielder Aaron Judge (toe) is turning a corner in his rehab, although he hasn't done any baseball activities yet. Most of the swelling in his toe is gone and he is able to do more things on his toe from a balance standpoint. It […]

Tim Anderson Remains Out Tuesday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (shoulder) remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Texas Rangers. It will be the third straight missed game for Anderson due to right-shoulder soreness. However, the injury isn't considered very serious, so hopefully he'll be back at the 6 on Wednesday. Elvis Andrus is starting at […]

Eduardo Rodriguez To Throw Live BP Saturday

Detroit Tigers left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez (finger) completed a bullpen session on Tuesday and is scheduled to throw live batting practice on Saturday, June 24. Rodriguez is currently rehabbing from a ruptured pulley in his left index finger that landed him on the injured list in late May. But the 30-year-old southpaw is making progress, and […]

Jhony Brito Likely To Start Wednesday

The New York Yankees gave TBD listed as their probable starter for Wednesday's game against the Seattle Mariners, but rookie right-hander Jhony Brito is with the team on Tuesday and appears lined up to get the nod for that contest. The 25-year-old Dominican hurler has made his first 10 big-league appearances (nine starts) for the […]

Wil Myers Activated From Injured List, Designated For Assignment

The Cincinnati Reds reinstated outfielder Wil Myers (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and then designated him for assignment. It's been a tough season for the rapidly declining Myers, as he dealt with kidney stones before also landing on the injured list with a left-shoulder sprain. In 37 games in his first year […]

Nick Castellanos Back From Illness Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos (illness) is back in the starting lineup against right-hander Spencer Strider and the division-rival Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. Castellanos is in right field and is hitting in the three-hole. He missed the final two games of the weekend series against the Oakland Athletics with an upset stomach, but he's feeling […]

Sean Murphy Still Absent Against Phillies

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (hamstring) remains out of the team's lineup on Tuesday against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies. Murphy will miss yet another game after injuring his right hamstring on Saturday, but he's expected to avoid a trip to the injured list. The 28-year-old backstop has been great in his first year in Atlanta, […]

Gunnar Henderson Back In Tuesday's Lineup

Baltimore Orioles infield prospect Gunnar Henderson (illness) is back in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Tyler Glasnow. Henderson is serving as the designated hitter and batting leadoff. The 21-year-old was scratched on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs due to a stomach bug, but he's feeling better after […]

Triston McKenzie Diagnosed With UCL Sprain

Testing and imaging done on Tuesday on Cleveland Guardians right-hander Triston McKenzie (elbow) confirmed a UCL sprain in his right elbow. He is expected to be shut down from throwing for several weeks as the team gathers more information and potentially a second opinion. It's a tough break for the 25-year-old, who had just recently […]

Yankees Reinstate Harrison Bader From Injured List

The New York Yankees reinstated outfielder Harrison Bader (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. He should return to the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners and right-hander George Kirby. Bader has been out with a strained right hamstring since the end of May, but he should return to being the team's […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Starting Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (toe) is expected to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday. Chisholm did a total-body workout on Monday and is nearing a return to the big leagues after injuring his right big toe while crashing into the center field wall on May 13. X-rays were negative, […]

Johnny Cueto To Make Third Rehab Start Thursday

Miami Marlins right-hander Johnny Cueto (ankle, biceps) will make his third minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday, and he's scheduled to throw five innings or 75 pitches. Cueto allowed four earned runs on seven hits in 3 2/3 innings in a rehab outing for Double-A Pensacola on June 16, retiring 10 of the […]

Matt Barnes Resumes Throwing

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Matt Barnes (hip) played catch on Monday in Miami and will be re-evaluated. He slipped on the mound in the middle of May in San Francisco, which led to his left-hip impingement. Barnes played through the injury, but it bothered him off and on for the next 10 days before he […]

Avisail Garcia Does Some Running

Miami Marlins outfielder Avisail Garcia (back) ran on the field on Monday. He started a minor-league rehab assignment at Triple-A Jacksonville on May 29 and had played in four games before suffering a setback. He was initially placed on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 29) on May 2. It remains to be seen […]

Zach Pop To Make Rehab Outing Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Zach Pop (hamstring) will make a minor-league rehab outing at Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, June 21. Pop was close to returning earlier this month, but he felt some pain in his right hamstring and had to reset his rehab. He threw a bullpen session on June 13 at the team's […]

Alek Manoah Set For Another Sim Game Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah threw a 75-pitch simulated game last Friday at the Florida Complex League, and he will throw another simulated game of at least 75 pitches on Wednesday as he continues to set the foundation for his comeback. If all goes well, Manoah will progress to a live minor-league game five […]

Spenser Watkins Designated For Assignment

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Spenser Watkins has been designated for assignment, according to a source. The 30-year-old threw 105 1/3 innings in the majors last year but had spent his time at Triple-A Norfolk this year, going 2-1 with a rough 7.27 ERA, 1.92 WHIP, 17 walks and 20 strikeouts in 26 innings over eight appearances […]

Cedric Mullins, Ryan Mountcastle To Play In Rehab Game

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins (groin) and infielder Ryan Mountcastle (vertigo) are both expected to be in Triple-A Norfolk's lineup on Tuesday on their minor-league rehab assignments. Mullins is nearing a return to the big leagues after being out since late May with a right-groin strain, and barring a setback in the minors, the 28-year-old […]

Frank Ragnow Dealing With Long-Term Toe Injury

Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (toe) continues to deal with a painful toe injury that he described as "the most severe degree of turf toe." He first suffered the injury in Week 4 of the 2021 season, and it cost him the rest of the year due to surgery and rehab. Ragnow then suffered the […]

Steelers To Sign Nick Kwiatkoski

The Pittsburgh Steelers plan to sign free-agent inside linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski to an undisclosed deal after hosting him on a tryout during the team's mandatory minicamp last week. Kwiatkoski was one of two players invited to the camp on a tryout, alongside former Carolina Panthers linebacker Jermaine Carter. The team cleared a spot on the […]

Isaiah Simmons To Spend More Time In Secondary

After spending nearly half of his snaps last year as a defensive back, Arizona Cardinals safety Isaiah Simmons, the No. 8 overall pick in 2020, said that he'll be spending more time in 2023 in the secondary. Simmons played 48.6 percent of his snaps at cornerback and safety last year, but he also showed off […]

Tim Patrick Takes Part In Offseason Practices

Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (knee), who tore his ACL before the start of last season, was already participating in full-team drills during organized team activities and mandatory minicamp, leaving him on pace to be ready for the regular season opener on Sept. 10 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Patrick, who gained chemistry with […]

Russell Wilson's Efficiency Could Go Up

The Athletic's Nick Kosmider writes that it's clear Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson will more frequently be granted opportunities to spray the ball around the field and give his receivers room to run in new head coach Sean Payton's offense. From 2017-21, the Saints teams coached by Payton were collectively sixth in the league in […]

Broncos Offensive Line Has A Chance To Be Much Better

The Denver Broncos offensive line clearly has a chance to be much better in 2023 than the version that allowed a franchise-record 63 sacks last year, 55 of which were absorbed by quarterback Russell Wilson. The presumed starting O-line of left tackle Garrett Bolles, left guard Ben Powers, center Lloyd Cushenberry, right guard Quinn Meinerz […]

Emmanuel Moseley Expected To Compete With Jerry Jacobs

Detroit Lions cornerback Emmanuel Moseley (knee) sat out organized team activities and mandatory minicamp while rehabbing the torn ACL he suffered last fall, but when he's healthy, he's expected to compete with Jerry Jacobs for a starting job. The Lions signed Moseley to a one-year, $6 million deal in March. The 27-year-old was a former […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Wants To Be More Of A Deep Threat

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has the eighth-most receptions (196) in the NFL over the last two seasons, and he could be set for another big year in 2023. St. Brown said he wants to become more of a deep threat in his third NFL season, and receivers coach Antwaan Randle El said […]

49ers Offense Could Be More Aggressive

The San Francisco 49ers relied heavily on their defense in recent years, but this year could be the time that the offense takes a significant step forward to become the strength of the team. San Fran has versatile star running back Christian McCaffrey for a full year while teaming up with tight end George Kittle […]

Clayton Tune Could Temporarily Serve As The Starter

If the Arizona Cardinals take their time and slow play quarterbacks Kyler Murray (knee) and Colt McCoy (elbow), as expected, rookie fifth-rounder Clayton Tune could have an opportunity to start early in the 2023 season. "He's a better athlete than Brock Purdy," former NFL QB Chris Simms said. Tune is not only behind Murray and […]