Vince Velasquez Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Vince Velasquez (elbow) underwent season-ending right elbow surgery, according to sources. It's a pretty disappointing development for everyone involved after Velasquez was initially diagnosed with elbow inflammation when he landed on the injured list on May 28. The 31-year-old right-hander was in the midst of a solid first season in Pittsburgh […]

Dylan Carlson Activated From Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals activated outfielder Dylan Carlson (ankle) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and optioned outfielder/infielder Juan Yepez to Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. The Cardinals also activated right-hander Jake Woodford (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list and optioned him to Memphis. Carlson has been out since May 17 and was […]

Kevin Kiermaier Out With Wrist Issue

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (wrist) is not in the team's starting lineup on Friday against the Minnesota Twins. Kiermaier will get a day of rest after leaving Thursday's contest early against the Houston Astros after he was hit in the left wrist by a pitch. Thankfully, X-rays came back negative, so Kiermaier is […]

Yandy Diaz Back In Friday's Lineup

As expected, Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (hip) is back in the starting lineup on Friday to face off against Texas Rangers left-hander Andrew Heaney. Diaz is playing first base and batting leadoff. The Rays held Diaz out as a precaution the last two games due to a minor hip injury, but it's nothing […]

Raisel Iglesias Picks Up A Win Against Mets

Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias picked up his second win of the season in the team's 13-10 extra-inning, walk-off win over the division-rival New York Mets on Thursday night. Iglesias entered in the top of the 10th inning and held the Mets scoreless in his inning of work while striking out two before Ozzie Albies' […]

Marcell Ozuna Hits 12th Homer In Wild Win

Atlanta Braves outfielder/designated hitter Marcell Ozuna went 1-for-5 with his 12th home run of the season, an RBI, run scored and three strikeouts in the team's wild 13-10 walk-off victory over the division-rival New York Mets on Thursday night. Ozuna's long ball was one of five for the Braves in the extra-inning affair. The 32-year-old […]

Michael Grove Making Next Start Against Phillies

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Michael Grove will remain in the starting rotation and make his next start on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies on the road. This will be Grove's second start since returning from an injured-list stint. The 26-year-old has been very hittable so far in his five starts in 2023, and he allowed […]

Nationals Release Erasmo Ramirez

The Washington Nationals released right-hander Erasmo Ramirez on Thursday. The Nationals had designated Ramirez for assignment the day prior, and now he's free to sign with any team he pleases. The 33-year-old veteran made 23 appearances out of the bullpen in D.C. this year, posting an ugly 6.33 ERA (5.25 FIP), 1.56 WHIP, six walks […]

Gerrit Cole Good To Go For Friday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole, who had his last start on Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers cut short because of cramping, is good to go to make his start on Friday against the division-rival Boston Red Sox. The 32-year-old will be making his 14th start of the season after giving up only […]

Orioles Option Bruce Zimmermann

The Baltimore Orioles optioned left-hander Bruce Zimmermann to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday and recalled left-hander Nick Vespi in a corresponding move. Vespi will give the Orioles some left-handed short relief after Zimmermann provided long relief on the team's road trip. Baltimore will get some reinforcements in the bullpen after Zimmermann threw 61 pitches in three […]

Luis Guillorme Expected To Be Recalled

With New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (wrist) likely landing on the injured list on Friday, infielder Luis Guillorme is traveling to Pittsburgh to meet up with the team. It appears that he will be the corresponding move for when Alonso officially goes on the injured list. Guillorme will serve as a utility infielder […]

Yordan Alvarez Expected To Miss Time

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (oblique) is expected to miss some time after injuring his oblique on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays. "We've just got to regroup and try figure out how we're going to win some ballgames and get through this," manager Dusty Baker said. Oblique injuries are usually pretty tricky to […]

Jahmyr Gibbs, Sam LaPorta Have Been Impressive

Detroit Lions rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs and tight end Sam LaPorta are both expected to play significant roles early on in their first NFL seasons, and they have both been impressive in showing their playmaking abilities this spring. Gibbs is a smooth and fluid runner with excellent burst and balance, but he has really […]

DJ Chark Jr. Does Team Drills Thursday

Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Chark Jr. (ankle) took part in team drills at practice on Thursday. It was Chark's first action in 11-on-11 drills since he had a cleanup surgery on his ankle this offseason. The Panthers added the 26-year-old pass-catcher in the offseason to be a starter on the outside opposite Terrace Marshall […]

Tua Tagovailoa Has Bulked Up This Offseason

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has added noticeable size and strength this offseason as he prepares himself for his fourth season in the NFL. Tagovailoa's 2022 season ended prematurely after suffering multiple concussions, and he ended up playing in only 13 games. But when he was healthy, the 25-year-old looked the best he ever has […]

Zach Charbonnet Could Have Big Role In Rookie Season

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Zach Charbonnet has impressed the coaching staff during offseason workouts, and The Tacoma News Tribune's Gregg Bell says not to be surprised at the playing time and opportunities that Charbonnet gets with returning 1,000-yards rusher Kenneth Walker III in the backfield. "Zach does everything well...He's just a complete ball player." […]

Devon Witherspoon Sees Work In Slot

Seattle Seahawks rookie cornerback Devon Witherspoon, the fifth overall pick of this year's NFL draft, was highly touted for his work at Illinois on the outside. But Witherspoon often worked on the inside at slot cornerback during the team's three-day mandatory minicamp this week. "He's capable of playing in there," head coach Pete Carroll said. […]

Bears Won't Make Justin Fields Robotic

Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy said he won't make quarterback Justin Fields robotic as a pocket passer. The Bears are obviously focused on improving Fields as a passer in 2023, but they aren't interested in limiting his rushing abilities after he led all QBs with 1,143 rushing yards and eight touchdowns in 15 games […]

Vikings Plan To Use Alexander Mattison As Starter

The Minnesota Vikings re-signed running back Alexander Mattison this offseason with the plan for him to be the starter. There have been trade talks surrounding Dalvin Cook, but no deal has materialized. He will officially be released on Friday, with several teams, including the Miami Dolphins, set to inquire about him. Up until this point, […]

DeAndre Hopkins To Visit With Patriots

Former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is set to visit with the New England Patriots next week, according to sources. Hopkins also has a visit scheduled with the Tennessee Titans, so his free-agent market is heating up. The Cleveland Browns are another team that is rumored to be courting Hopkins. The Patriots could add […]

Frank Clark Signs One-Year Deal With Broncos

Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark stayed in the AFC West by signing a one-year deal worth up to $7.5 million on Thursday with the Denver Broncos, according to a source. The deal includes a $5.5 million guaranteed base salary, $1 million in makeable incentives and another challenging $1 million in incentives. The […]

Ja'Sir Taylor Has Been The Starter At Slot Corner

The Los Angeles Chargers are placing a lot of responsibility on the shoulders of second-year cornerback Ja'Sir Taylor with the way their roster is constructed in 2023. Asante Samuel Jr. has spent most of his time this spring playing outside corner opposite Michael Davis, and Taylor has been the starter at slot corner. Bryce Callahan […]

Justin Herbert Could Be Going Deep Often

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (shoulder) was pushing the ball downfield regularly in the opening period of his return to organized team activities on Wednesday after having surgery in January on his left, non-throwing shoulder. He took around 25 repetitions over two 7-on-7 periods. Herbert tossed a pair of 50-yard touchdowns, so clearly his […]

Eloy Jimenez Day-To-Day With Leg Injury

Updating a previous report, Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (leg) is being considered day-to-day with a lower left-leg issue after he was forced to exit the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the New York Yankees early. Jimenez pulled up lame after running to first base in the ninth inning, but the early indication […]

Phillies Sign Drew Hutchison To Minor-League Deal

The Philadelphia Phillies signed free-agent right-hander Drew Hutchison to a minor-league deal on Thursday, and he will report to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Before Hutchison was released by the Toronto Blue Jays last week, he posted a 5.66 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, 29 walks and 31 strikeouts in nine starts (35 innings) for Triple-A Buffalo. The 32-year-old […]

Adam Duvall To Come Off Injured List Friday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Adam Duvall (wrist) will be activated from the 60-day injured list on Friday before the start of a weekend series against the division-rival New York Yankees in the Bronx. Duvall has been out since fracturing his wrist on April 10 and will have an everyday role in Boston's outfield. The 34-year-old […]

Jorge Polanco Day-To-Day With Hamstring Injury

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said that second baseman Jorge Polanco (hamstring) is being considered day-to-day after leaving Thursday's game early against the Tampa Bay Rays with a left hamstring injury. "He's still, I think, pretty strong in the muscle, but he definitely felt something. We're going to have to pay attention to it," Baldelli […]

Eloy Jimenez Leaves Contest Early Thursday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (undisclosed) was moving slowly after hitting a ground ball to shortstop on Thursday against the New York Yankees in the second game of a doubleheader that seemed like a surefire double play. Jimenez was grimacing after making it to first base and then was pulled from the game for […]

Tyler Holton To Open, Reese Olson Serving As Bulk Reliever

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tyler Holton is serving as the team's opener on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies and he'll likely only pitch one inning, although manager A.J. Hinch has left the door open for a second frame. Rookie right-hander Reese Olson will enter after Holton as the bulk reliever. "With Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper […]

C.J. Cron Still Dealing With Back Pain

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron (back) said on Thursday that he is still dealing with lower-back pain, and there is no timetable for his return. Cron has been on the injured list since the middle of May and doesn't appear ready to resume baseball activities, so it might be a surprise if he's back […]