Seahawks Not Expected To Take QB With No. 5 Pick

The Seattle Seahawks may be checking in on the top quarterback prospects in this year's draft class, but a source in Seattle said to expect defensive line help over a signal-caller at No. 5 overall next Thursday night. However, it's highly unlikely that Alabama pass-rusher Will Anderson Jr. or Georgia's Jalen Carter will be available […]

49ers Doing Work On TE Position Ahead Of Draft

The San Francisco 49ers already have a great tight end in George Kittle, but they have done more work on that position than any other team leading up to the draft, according to a source with knowledge of the team's plans. The Niners have plenty of other needs on the offensive line and in the […]

Kendre Miller Meeting With Lions Wednesday

Texas Christian University running back Kendre Miller (knee) is finishing up a third straight week of top-30 visits by meeting with the Detroit Lions on Wednesday, according to a source. The star running back also visited with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Carolina Panthers earlier in the week. He has also spent time with the Buffalo […]

C.J. Stroud Visiting With Falcons Wednesday

The Atlanta Falcons are hosting Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud for a visit on Wednesday. The Falcons have the No. 8 overall pick in this year's NFL draft next Thursday night. Now that Alabama QB Bryce Young is the overwhelming favorite to go first overall to the Carolina Panthers, it has become plausible that Stroud […]

49ers Listening To Calls For Trey Lance

The San Francisco 49ers have received inquiries from several teams looking into a potential trade for former No. 3 pick quarterback Trey Lance, according to sources. The conversations have been the result of the Niners fielding the calls, not making them, with teams aware that Brock Purdy is likely the future starter. Purdy had offseason […]

Panthers Haven't Told Bryce Young He's Their Pick

Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer said the team hasn't told University of Alabama quarterback Bryce Young that he's their selection with the first overall pick in this year's draft. Fitterer said Young's decision to cancel his last visits was made by Young and his representatives. Carolina was initially favored to take Ohio State's C.J. […]

Yordan Alvarez Turns His Ankle Tuesday

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (ankle) looked to turn his left ankle a bit on a swing on Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays and was pulled from the contest early in the eighth inning. Alvarez started the game in left field and went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a walk in the contest […]

Diamondbacks Reinstate Joe Mantiply From Injured List

The Arizona Diamondbacks reinstated left-hander Joe Mantiply (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned right-hander Luis Frias to Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move. Mantiply should return to a high-leverage role in Arizona's bullpen after needing some time to recover from left shoulder fatigue. The 32-year-old southpaw will be making his 2023 […]

Christian Arroyo Unlikely To Play In Series Against Twins

It seems as though Boston Red Sox second baseman Christian Arroyo (hamstring) is unlikely to play in the current series against the Minnesota Twins due to a tight hamstring. With Arroyo out on Tuesday, Enrique Hernandez got the start at the keystone on Tuesday against the Twins and right-hander Sonny Gray for the first time […]

Joe Musgrove To Make Season Debut Saturday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (shoulder, toe) is healthy and fully built up and will come off the injured list to make his 2023 season debut on Saturday on the road against the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to manager Bob Melvin. Musgrove's return will push Yu Darvish back to Sunday in the series finale. […]

A's Calling Up Jordan Diaz

The Oakland Athletics are calling up No. 4 prospect Jordan Diaz, according to a source. Diaz is expected to join the team on Wednesday. The A's probably aren't calling up Diaz to the big leagues just to sit him on the bench, so he's worth a look in deep-mixed and AL-only leagues at the corner-infield […]

Dany Jimenez Lands On 15-Day Injured List Tuesday

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Dany Jimenez (shoulder) was put on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with a strained right shoulder and pitcher Adam Oller was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move, according to the team. Jimenez is the team's primary closer, but he blew his last save chance on Sunday and […]

Alex Wood Likely To Go On Injured List

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler said that left-hander Alex Wood (hamstring) is likely to land on the 15-day injured list after leaving his start early on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins with a left hamstring strain. The 32-year-old southpaw injured himself fielding a bunt in the third inning. He came into his outing on […]

Joey Gallo Expected To Be Activated And Play Wednesday

Minnesota Twins first baseman/outfielder Joey Gallo (intercostal) is with the team in Boston, and manager Rocco Baldelli said he thinks Gallo will be activated from the injured list and play on Wednesday against the Red Sox. The 29-year-old left-handed slugger went on the injured list last week with a minor right intercostal strain, but he's […]

Astros Put Chas McCormick On Injured List

The Houston Astros placed outfielder Chas McCormick (back) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a back issue that flared up on Sunday. According to manager Dusty Baker, it's unrelated to vision issues he's also been dealing with recently. It doesn't seem to be a serious back injury for McCormick, but coupled with his […]

Luke Weaver Expected To Be Activated And Start Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luke Weaver (forearm) is expected to come off the injured list to start on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pitching prospect Levi Stoudt is being brought up for a spot start on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays, which will allow the Reds to push Hunter Greene (leg) back to this weekend […]

Hunter Greene To Have Start Pushed Back

The Cincinnati Reds will push starting pitcher Hunter Greene's (leg) next start back and have pitching prospect Levi Stoudt make a spot start on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Right-hander Luke Weaver (forearm) is also scheduled to come off the injured list to pitch Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Greene was hit in the […]

Brewers Claim J.B. Bukauskas Off Waivers From Mariners

The Milwaukee Brewers claimed right-hander J.B. Bukauskas off waivers from the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday. The Brewers sent Bukauskas to Triple-A Nashville as relief depth after picking him up from the Mariners, who had designated him for assignment last week. The 26-year-old pitcher has gotten off to a rough start at the MLB and minor-league […]

Mike Trout Back In Tuesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is back in center field and is hitting second on Tuesday against right-hander Clarke Schmidt and the New York Yankees. Trout took a normal day of rest in a day game on Monday against the Boston Red Sox, but he's back in there to begin a series on the […]

Braves Claim Nick Solak Off Waivers From White Sox

The Atlanta Braves claimed outfielder Nick Solak off waivers from the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett. It comes after the White Sox designated Solak for assignment on Sunday. The 28-year-old had a promising rookie season with the Texas Rangers in 2019, when he batted .293 with five home runs […]

Bryce Harper, Ranger Suarez Taking Part In Sim Game

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez (forearm) will face outfielders Bryce Harper (elbow) and Cristian Pache in a simulated game on Tuesday. Suarez will throw 20 to 25 pitches in the session, and if it goes well, he'll likely throw another simulated game. This will be the first time that Harper faces a southpaw after recovering […]

A's Planning To Promote Mason Miller, Could Start Wednesday

The Oakland Athletics are planning to promote pitching prospect Mason Miller to their major-league roster. It sounds as though Miller is scheduled to join the team on Tuesday, and he could make his major-league debut on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs. The 24-year-old right-hander has been impressive so far in two minor-league starts at Double-A […]

Levi Stoudt Scheduled To Make MLB Debut Wednesday

The Cincinnati Reds have added right-handed pitching prospect Levi Stoudt to their taxi squad, and he is scheduled to make his major-league debut on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Stoudt is the Reds' No. 14 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and he was 0-1 with a 4.09 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, nine walks and 10 strikeouts […]

Brandon Marsh Hitting Fifth Again In Game 1

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh is starting in center field and is hitting fifth in the lineup again in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox and right-hander Lance Lynn. Marsh has earned a higher lineup spot with the Phillies against right-handed pitchers by hitting an impressive .378 (17-for-45) with […]

Michael Harris II Hasn't Taken Batting Practice

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (back) said last Saturday that he'd probably begin taking batting practice in the coming days, but it doesn't appear that he's been cleared for that step yet as he rehabs a back injury. "Same place he's been," manager Brian Snitker said. "Just rehabbing. It's not there yet." The 22-year-old […]

Patrick Wisdom Blasts Two Homers In Win Over A's

Chicago Cubs infielder/designated hitter Patrick Wisdom went off in the team's 10-1 rout of the Oakland Athletics on Monday. Wisdom finished the contest 3-for-5 with two home runs, four RBI, two runs scored and two strikeouts. He's now hitting .288 (15-for-52) on the year with two doubles, a league-high eight home runs, 13 RBI and […]

Tyler Glasnow On Track To Return In Mid-May

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (oblique) is on track to make his 2023 season debut for the team in mid-May. Glasnow was originally expected to miss six to eight weeks. While he might take a little bit longer before he makes his season debut, the 29-year-old right-hander is making good progress after starting […]

Anthony Volpe To Hit Leadoff Again Tuesday

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that rookie shortstop Anthony Volpe will hit leadoff again on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Angels and left-hander Jose Suarez. It will be the second straight game that Volpe has hit in the leadoff spot with DJ LeMahieu also in the lineup. The 21-year-old has been playing solid […]

Collin McHugh Begins Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Atlanta Braves right-hander Collin McHugh (shoulder) is beginning his minor-league rehab assignment with High-A Rome on Tuesday. McHugh is close to returning after landing on the injured list in early April with right shoulder inflammation. Barring a setback while pitching in the minors, he should be able to return to Atlanta's bullpen before the calendar […]

Jacob deGrom Being Re-Evaluated Tuesday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (wrist) is being re-evaluated on Tuesday. He said that his wrist soreness popped up early in his start on Monday against the Kansas City Royals and wasn't much, but it became more sore as the outing wore on and he didn't want to change his mechanics and create a […]