Wil Crowe Should Return Soon

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Wil Crowe (shoulder) began a minor-league rehab assignment with Single-A Bradenton on July 2 and has tossed 3 1/3 scoreless frames since then, allowing two hits while walking one and striking out two in three outings (one start). If he can avoid any setbacks with his right shoulder, he should rejoin […]

Joe Tippmann Expected To Start Under Center

The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt believes second-round rookie center Joe Tippmann will be the team's starting center in Week 1 and beyond in 2023, even though the Jets re-signed veteran Connor McGovern this offseason. It became clear that the Jets were comfortable making McGovern a backup once they drafted Tippmann, even though McGovern has started 48 […]

Left Tackle Spot Is Duane Brown's To Lose

The starting left tackle spot for the New York Jets is Duane Brown's to lose, and he can really only lose the job if he's not physically ready to play after having shoulder surgery. The Jets could let Mekhi Becton fill in at the position early in the year while Brown recovers. Becton will also […]

Cade Horton Looking Dominant In Minors

Chicago Cubs right-handed pitching prospect Cade Horton, who is listed as the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has gone 3-2 with a 3.89 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 12 walks and 57 strikeouts in 39 1/3 innings over nine starts at High-A South Bend. He started the year at Single-A Myrtle Beach, where he posted […]

James Wood Struggling Since Promotion

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood, the team's No. 1 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is hitting only .223 (27-for-121) with six home runs, seven doubles, a triple, 21 RBI, five stolen bases and 18 runs scored in his first 33 games at Double-A Harrisburg since being promoted from High-A Wilmington. At Wilmington, he hit .293 (44-for-150) […]

Jasson Dominguez Hitting Just .204 At Double-A

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez, the team's top overall prospect per MLB Pipeline, is hitting just .204 (57-for-280) in 76 games for Double-A Somerset this year, although he does have 10 home runs, eight doubles, a triple, 39 RBI, 24 stolen bases and 55 runs scored in his 345 trips to the plate. Dominguez […]

Josh Lowe Reinstated From Emergency Medical List

The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated outfielder Josh Lowe from the family medical emergency list on Tuesday and optioned infielder Jonathan Aranda to Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. Lowe had to leave the team last weekend and missed the final two games of the first half of the season, but he'll be back with the […]

Adrian Sanchez Announces Retirement

Free-agent infielder Adrian Sanchez announced his retirement from professional baseball on his Instagram account on Monday. Sanchez hadn't played in major-league baseball since 2021 with the Washington Nationals, although he had been playing for the Staten Island FerryHawks in independent baseball this year. The 32-year-old played in four big-league seasons from 2017-2021, all with the […]

Shohei Ohtani Wants To Win

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will become a free agent after the 2023 season, and he said on Monday that his desire to play on a winning club "gets stronger" with each passing year. If the season ended now, the Angels would miss the playoffs for the ninth straight year, including all six […]

Rays Release Jose Lopez

The Tampa Bay Rays released rookie left-hander Jose Lopez on Monday. The move comes after the Rays designated Lopez for assignment and off the 40-man roster last week, and now he'll be available to sign with any other team on the free-agent market. The 24-year-old Dominican southpaw made his big-league debut this year with Tampa […]

Nelson Cruz Officially Released By Padres

The San Diego Padres officially released veteran designated hitter Nelson Cruz on Monday after they designated him for assignment last week. The Padres move to designate Cruz came as a surprise to many. The 43-year-old seven-time All-Star was hitting .245 (35-for-143) at the time with five home runs, five doubles, a triple, 23 RBI and […]

Niko Goodrum Signs With Lotte Giants In KBO

The Lotte Giants of the Korean Baseball Organization signed free-agent infielder Niko Goodrum to a $400,000 deal on Tuesday. Goodrum will be replacing Zach Reks, who has been out with a knee injury since mid-May. The 31-year-old Goodrum has played in 402 major-league games with the Minnesota Twins, Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros since 2017. […]

George Springer Reinstated From Paternity List

The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated outfielder George Springer and right-hander Jay Jackson from the paternity list on Monday and optioned second baseman Ernie Clement and right-hander Bowden Francis to Triple-A Buffalo in corresponding moves. Springer left the team for the birth of his child over the weekend and missed the last two games of the […]

Jamien Sherwood Viewed As Favorite To Start At Strongside Linebacker

Until/if the New York Jets bring back free-agent linebacker Kwon Alexander, Jamien Sherwood should be viewed as the favorite to replace Alexander in the lineup as the starting strongside linebacker next to C.J. Mosley and Quincy Williams. The 23-year-old fifth-round pick in 2021 only played 25 defensive snaps last year, and 15 of them came […]

Yetur Gross-Matos Moving To Outside Linebacker

Carolina Panthers defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos is making the move from defensive end to outside linebacker in 2023 in new defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero's 3-4 base defense. In 17 games at defensive end in 2022, Gross-Matos had a career-high 54 tackles and also had an NFL-leading four fumble recoveries. The former second-rounder has 106 tackles, […]

Hendon Hooker "Progressing Really Well"

Detroit Lions rookie quarterback Hendon Hooker (knee), who was taken in the third round of this year's NFL draft, said his rehab is "progressing really well." Hooker wasn't fully cleared for the team's organized team activities in May and June after suffering a torn ACL in his final collegiate game on Nov. 19 of last […]

Chiefs Banking On Kadarius Toney Becoming A Star

The Kansas City Chiefs have pushed all their chips in on wide receiver Kadarius Toney becoming their next star receiver after they didn't add Odell Beckham Jr., DeAndre Hopkins or Adam Thielen this offseason. "You saw the upside last year with how special of a talent he can be," quarterback Patrick Mahomes said of Toney […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Expected To See The Most Reps In Camp

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, who is in the final year of his rookie deal, is expected to have the most repetitions in training camp this summer at the running back position. The Chiefs are hoping Isiah Pacheco (hand, shoulder) will be available in the middle of camp, while Jerick McKinnon will have […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Wins 2023 Home Run Derby

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. bested Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena in the 2023 Home Run Derby in Seattle on Monday night. By winning this year's Derby, Guerrero joined his Hall of Fame dad as the only father-son duo to both win a Derby title. The younger Guerrero beat Los Angeles […]

Jaguars Sign Josh Pederson

The Jacksonville Jaguars announced the signing of free-agent tight end Josh Pederson to an undisclosed deal on Monday. In a corresponding move, the team waived/injured undrafted free-agent tight end Leonard Taylor, and he will revert to Injured Reserve. Pederson has yet to play in an NFL game and was cut by the Kansas City Chiefs […]

Gardner Minshew Could Play Over Anthony Richardson Early On

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay hinted that quarterback Gardner Minshew could start over rookie Anthony Richardson early in the 2023 season, although Irsay also stressed the importance of getting Richardson on the field in his rookie campaign. "For Anthony, we know it's going to be tough. But he has to play to get better. There's […]

Colts Say Jonathan Taylor Is "Healed Up"

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said on the Pat McAfee Show that running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle), who had surgery on his ankle in the offseason, is "healed up" with training camp set to start later this month. Taylor is expected to be ready for training camp and Week 1 in the final year of […]

Johnny Cueto Comes Off The Injured List

The Miami Marlins reinstated right-hander Johnny Cueto (biceps) from the 60-day injured list on Monday. In corresponding moves, the Marlins optioned right-hander Sean Reynolds to Triple-A Jacksonville and moved outfielder Jonathan Davis (knee) to the 60-day injured list. The 37-year-old veteran hurler is off the fantasy radar for now, as the Fish plan to use […]

Tommy Pham's MRI Comes Back Negative

New York Mets outfielder Tommy Pham's (groin) MRI exam in New York on Monday came back negative, according to the team. Pham had tests done on his right groin after tweaking it in Sunday's loss to the San Diego Padres, but thankfully it doesn't appear to be too serious of an injury. And with the […]

Matt McLain Impressing In First MLB Season

Cincinnati Reds rookie shortstop Matt McLain has only played in 50 games in his first big-league season this year, but he's been very impressive so far for the first-place Reds. Heading into this week's All-Star break, he's slashing .301/.366/.512 with an .878 OPS, seven home runs, 16 doubles, four triples, 29 RBI, seven stolen bases […]

J.D. Martinez Heads Into The Break On A Homer Binge

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez has been on a tear at the plate recently, going deep in three of his last four games heading into this week's All-Star break. However, to begin the month of July, Martinez has gone only 6-for-31 (.194) with the three home runs, one double, six RBI, five runs […]

Spencer Steer Excelling So Far In 2023

In his first full major-league season so far in 2023, Cincinnati Reds infielder Spencer Steer has made a name for himself. He's been a big part of the reason why the Reds head into this week's All-Star break sitting atop the National League Central division, as he's currently slashing .277/.367/.477 with an .844 OPS, 14 […]

Jonathan India Heads Into All-Star Break Cold

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India did hit two home runs on the Fourth of July last week, but he's heading into this week's All-Star break with a .200 average (7-for-35) with three long balls, eight RBI, five runs scored and nine strikeouts in nine games so far in the month of July. Despite the […]

Zac Gallen To Start For NL In All-Star Game

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen will get the starting nod for the National League in Tuesday's All-Star game in Seattle, and he'll be opposed by New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole for the American League. Gallen is unlikely to go for more than a few innings in the Midsummer Classic after picking up his 11th […]

Juan Soto Leads National League With 83 Walks

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto continues to display one of the best eyes at the plate in baseball, as he heads into this week's All-Star break with a National League-leading 83 walks in 396 plate appearances. It's helped the 24-year-old Dominican star post an elite .419 on-base percentage, and he also has 15 home […]