Steven Matz Could Have Next Turn Skipped

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that the coaching staff is working to determine a path forward for struggling left-hander Steven Matz, who allowed four earned runs in his most recent start on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Angels. Marmol admitted that Matz's reluctance to throw his curveball is "real," and skipping his turn […]

Carlos Rodon To Undergo More Tests Thursday

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) will undergo more testing on Thursday, according to manager Aaron Boone. This could be more bad injury news for the team's prized free-agent acquisition in the offseason. Rodon's left-forearm injury isn't a concern at this point, but he's still being bothered by back problems. Hopefully, his tests come […]

Luis Severino To Start Rehab Assignment Thursday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (lat) will start his minor-league rehab assignment with High-A Tampa on Thursday. Severino is expected to make two or three rehab appearances on the farm before being activated from the injured list, barring any setbacks along the way. The 29-year-old two-time All-Star has yet to pitch in 2023 […]

Nestor Cortes Pushed Back To Monday

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (throat) will have his next start pushed back to Monday against the Oakland Athletics after he had strep throat for a couple of days. Manager Aaron Boone said Cortes is fine. It's great news for those wondering whether to start the 28-year-old southpaw this week, as he'll go from […]

Liam Hendriks To Make 4-5 Rehab Appearances

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks is scheduled to make four or five minor-league rehab appearances before being activated from the injured list to make his 2023 debut after being diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma in January. Per manager Pedro Grifol, Hendriks will begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte this weekend. The 34-year-old right-hander […]

Jake Bauers Back In Wednesday's Lineup

New York Yankees outfielder Jake Bauers (knee) is back in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians, starting in right field and batting seventh against right-hander Shane Bieber. A right-knee injury had kept Bauers out of action for the last three days, but he's back in there on Wednesday in a tough […]

Robinson Chirinos Announces His Retirement

Catcher Robinson Chirinos officially announced his retirement from professional baseball on Wednesday on his Twitter account. Chirinos hadn't played at all in 2023 and hit .179/.265/.287 with a .552 OPS, nine doubles, four home runs, 22 RBI, a steal and 10 runs scored in 67 games for the Baltimore Orioles in 2022. He spent time […]

Peyton Burdick Called Up, Garrett Cooper Goes On Injured List

The Miami Marlins recalled outfield prospect Peyton Burdick from Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday and placed first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper (ear) on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move with an inner-ear infection. The Marlins also selected left-hander Devin Smeltzer's contract from Triple-A and designated right-hander Johan Quezada for assignment. Burdick hit just .207 with […]

Daniel Espino To Miss 12-14 Months After Shoulder Surgery

Cleveland Guardians pitching prospect Daniel Espino (shoulder) underwent right-shoulder surgery (anterior capsule repair) and is expected to miss 12 to 14 months. He's widely considered one of the league's top pitching prospects, but he hasn't pitched since April 22 due to his injury. Per MLB Pipeline, Espino is Cleveland's top prospect, but he has thrown […]

Jose Butto Called Up For Wednesday's Doubleheader

The New York Mets called up pitching prospect Jose Butto from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday to serve as the 27th man for their doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers. Butto also served as the 27th man for Monday's doubleheader against the division-rival Atlanta Braves, but he wasn't used at all in relief. The 25-year-old right-hander will […]

Tim Anderson Hitless In Return From Injured List

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson returned from the injured list on Tuesday to go 0-for-4 at the plate with a walk and a strikeout out of the leadoff spot in the team's 3-2 extra-inning win over the visiting Minnesota Twins. Anderson had been out since April 10 due to a knee injury, but he's […]

Freddy Fermin Back With Royals As Backup Catcher

The Kansas City Royals recalled catcher Freddy Fermin from Triple-A Omaha before Tuesday's game. With the Royals using MJ Melendez exclusively in the outfield, Fermin is now back in Kansas City to serve as Salvador Perez's backup. Perez also injured his finger in Tuesday's game, forcing Fermin into the contest in the eighth inning. Perez's […]

Bryan Reynolds Extends Hitting Streak Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds went 2-for-3 with a double and two walks in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays to extend his hitting streak to a modest seven games. During his hitting streak, Reynolds has recorded multiple hits in five games and is currently hitting a strong .330 (35-for-106) with 10 doubles, […]

Franmil Reyes Sent To Minors

The Kansas City Royals optioned outfielder Franmil Reyes to Triple-A Omaha before Tuesday's game. The move came after Reyes started to see a drop in playing time because of his struggles at the plate. The 27-year-old right-handed slugger struck out 36.9 percent of the time and had a .186/.231/.288 slash line with just two home […]

Miguel Cabrera Out With Illness Wednesday

Detroit Tigers designated hitter/first baseman Miguel Cabrera (illness) is out of the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader against the New York Mets on Wednesday due to an illness. It remains to be seen if the 40-year-old veteran slugger will return for the second game of the twin bill, but it's probably unlikely. […]

Corbin Carroll Trending Toward A Return

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (knee) didn't play again on Tuesday against the Texas Rangers, but he continues to trend toward a return and isn't dealing with a significant left knee injury, according to manager Torey Lovullo. "He is continuing to check boxes and show us the signs that he is feeling good and he's […]

Connor Wong Hits Two Bombs To Help Beat Blue Jays

Boston Red Sox catcher Connor Wong had an excellent game in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Wong finished the game 4-for-4 with two home runs, a double, two RBI and two runs scored, and it was the 26-year-old backstop's third straight multi-hit contest. He has taken over Boston's starting role behind the […]

Packers Not Expected To Add Veteran Backup QB

The Green Bay Packers aren't expected to add a veteran backup quarterback behind Jordan Love, who is entering his first full season as the team's starter with Aaron Rodgers now in New York. The Packers want to see how the dynamic between Love, returning practice-squad QB Danny Etling and rookie fifth-rounder Sean Clifford evolves. Bringing […]

C.J. Stroud Asked Texans To Take Nathaniel Dell

Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Nathaniel Dell said that quarterback C.J. Stroud told the Texans front office after he was drafted with the second overall pick last Thursday night that he wanted the team to select Dell later in the draft. Stroud and Dell developed a relationship at the NFL scouting combine and will now […]

Saquon Barkley Likely To Be With Giants In 2023

After the New York Giants didn't address the running back position until the fifth round of last week's NFL draft when they took Eric Gray 172nd overall out of the University of Oklahoma, ESPN New York's Jordan Raanan writes that it's more certain than ever that Saquon Barkley will play for the team in 2023, […]

Cowboys To Look At Robbie Gould, Brett Maher

The Dallas Cowboys entered last week's NFL draft with a plan to take a kicker, but it never materialized. Owner Jerry Jones said the team will look at veterans on the open market, such as Robbie Gould. The Cowboys also won't rule out the potential return of Brett Maher, who set a team record for […]

Darnell Washington A Big Red-Zone Threat

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie tight end Darnell Washington can be used as a big red-zone target and a formidable blocker for the Steelers offense in his rookie season. The Steelers took the big tight end out of the University of Georgia with the 93rd overall pick in the third round last weekend. He stands at 6-foot-7, […]

Devon Achane One To Keep An Eye On

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel lobbied heavily for rookie running back Devon Achane in this year's draft, and his speed can be utilized in a myriad of ways. The Dolphins didn't have a glaring need at the position going into last week's draft, but it's reasonable to expect Achane to see some level of […]

Randall Cobb Expected To Sign With Jets

Former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb is expected to agree to an undisclosed one-year deal with the New York Jets, allowing him to play with quarterback Aaron Rodgers again, according to sources. Cobb is a favorite of Rodgers, but the 32-year-old veteran produced only 34 receptions for 417 yards and one touchdown on […]

Titans Could Turn To Will Levis Early In 2023

For now, Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill is the starter, Malik Willis is the backup and rookie second-rounder Will Levis is the No. 3. But once the season starts, it makes sense for Levis to be the top backup. Ideally, Levis can learn behind Tannehill for a year before the Titans let Tannehill walk next […]

Dolphins Decline Options On Austin Jackson, Noah Igbinoghene

The Miami Dolphins decided not to pick up the fifth-year options of offensive lineman Austin Jackson and cornerback Noah Igbinoghene on Tuesday, according to a source. The Dolphins took Jackson with the 18th overall pick in 2020 and Igbinoghene with the 30th overall pick in the same draft. Jackson served as the team's left tackle […]

Jets Decline Fifth-Year Option On Mekhi Becton

The New York Jets declined the fifth-year option of offensive tackle Mekhi Becton by the deadline on Tuesday, according to sources. This move doesn't come as a surprise to anyone after the former 11th overall pick in 2020 missed all of last season after injuring his kneecap in training camp. The 24-year-old apparently is in […]

Salvador Perez Leaves Game With Finger Contusion

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (finger) was removed from Tuesday's game early against the Baltimore Orioles with a left middle-finger contusion, and he's being listed as day-to-day. He was hit on his middle finger on a backswing by outfielder Anthony Santander in the eighth inning and was forced to depart. It doesn't sound like […]

Lou Trivino To Have Tommy John Surgery

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced on Tuesday that relief pitcher Lou Trivino (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery on Wednesday. Trivino will require right-elbow reconstruction and will miss the rest of this season and likely the first half of next season after recently suffering a setback with his right elbow. There's a good […]

Liam Hendriks To Begin Rehab Assignment Wednesday

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks will head out on a minor-league rehab assignment on Wednesday, a week shy of four months since announcing his cancer diagnosis of non-Hodgkins lymphoma. It's great news for Hendriks and the White Sox, but there's still no timetable for when he might make his 2023 debut after being […]