Tyler Glasnow Looks Good In Sunday's Rehab Start

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (oblique) looks ready to rejoin Tampa's starting rotation after his fourth minor-league rehab start on Sunday with Triple-A Durham. In six innings pitched, he allowed just one run on two hits (one homer) while walking two and striking out six batters. It was Glasnow's second straight solid rehab […]

Jimmy Lambert Serving As Opener On Monday

Chicago White Sox right-hander Jimmy Lambert will get the ball on Monday against the Cleveland Guardians on the road as the team's opener. The White Sox will use the 28-year-old in Mike Clevinger's (wrist) rotation spot to open the week. Lambert has appeared in 19 games for the White Sox so far this year, and […]

Texans Sign Jacob Martin To One-Year Deal

The Houston Texans signed free-agent pass-rusher Jacob Martin to an undisclosed one-year deal last week, according to a source. Martin played on the edge for the Texans from 2019 to 2021 before landing with the New York Jets and Denver Broncos last year. The 27-year-old linebacker recorded only 14 tackles (seven solo), 2.5 sacks, five […]

Garrett Williams Signs Rookie Deal

The Arizona Cardinals signed cornerback Garrett Williams to a four-year rookie deal last Thursday. The team also added undrafted rookie wide receiver Brian Cobbs on an undisclosed deal. Williams was selected in the third round of this year's NFL draft (No. 72 overall) out of the University of Syracuse. He played in only seven games […]

Hayden Hurst Recovering From Sports-Hernia Surgery

Carolina Panthers tight end Hayden Hurst (hernia) is recovering from sports-hernia surgery this offseason and wasn't at the team's first few open offseason workouts. There isn't a specific timetable for Hurst's return, but it doesn't sound like something that will jeopardize his availability for the start of the 2023 regular season. The 29-year-old was inked […]

Raiders Sign Greg Van Roten

The Las Vegas Raiders signed veteran free-agent offensive guard Greg Van Roten to an undisclosed deal last week. Van Roten will join the Raider in 2023 after spending the 2022 season with the Buffalo Bills, where he played in 16 games and made four starts at center. Van Roten has the ability to play center, […]

Patriots Release Yodny Cajuste

The New England Patriots released offensive lineman Yodny Cajuste last week. Cajuste was originally taken in the third round (101st overall) in 2019 by New England out of the University of West Virginia. The 27-year-old has only played in two NFL seasons (2021 and 2022) after missing his first two years in the league due […]

Ty Johnson Dealing With Torn Pectoral Muscle

Former New York Jets running back Ty Johnson (pectoral) revealed on his personal Instagram account that he was released last month with a non-football injury designation due to a torn pectoral muscle that he suffered while working out on his own. Johnson underwent surgery on the advice of a Jets doctor and was released shortly […]

Trey Lance Has Made "Substantial Jump" This Offseason

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, general manager John Lynch and private quarterbacks coach Jeff Christensen think that quarterback Trey Lance is throwing the ball more efficiently than he was last spring. Christensen said Lance's biggest breakthrough came when he stood behind Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and watched him throw. The former No. 3 […]

Josh Johnson Returns To Ravens

Free-agent quarterback Josh Johnson, who has played for an NFL-record 14 teams, has signed with the Baltimore Ravens on Monday for the third time in his career, according to a source. Johnson was with the Ravens in 2016, 2021 and now again in 2023. The 37-year-old journeyman entered the NFC Championship game for the San […]

Bo Naylor Called Up For Sunday's Doubleheader

The Cleveland Guardians recalled catching prospect Bo Naylor from Triple-A Columbus on Sunday as the 27th man for their doubleheader against the New York Mets. Naylor isn't in the starting lineup for Game 1 of the twin bill, but there's a good chance he'll be starting in Game 2 later on Sunday. The team's No. […]

Dodgers Call Up Bobby Miller

The Los Angeles Dodgers called up right-handed pitching prospect Bobby Miller from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday, according to sources. The team's top pitching prospect and No. 19 overall, according to MLB Pipeline, will make his major-league debut on Tuesday night against the Atlanta Braves. The Dodgers are in need of rotation help with both […]

Yandy Diaz Should Be Back In Saturday's Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (groin) hasn't played since leaving the game early last Sunday against the New York Yankees with tightness in his left groin. However, manager Kevin Cash said Diaz was "doing really, really well" when the team returned home on Friday, and he should be back in the starting lineup on […]

Tyler Glasnow To Make Final Rehab Start Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (oblique) threw a bullpen session Friday afternoon and told manager Kevin Cash he felt "100 percent," but he's slated for one final minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Durham on Sunday. If all goes well, it's likely Glasnow will be ready to come off the injured list to make […]

Lane Thomas Goes Deep In Loss Friday

Washington Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas went 1-for-3 with his sixth home run of the season, two RBI, a run scored and a walk in the team's 8-6 loss to the visiting Detroit Tigers on Friday night. Thomas has really started to heat up in the month of May, as all six of his home runs […]

Johan Oviedo Fans Seven In Quality Start, Win

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Johan Oviedo picked up a quality start and a win in the 13-3 victory over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night when he allowed just one run on two hits (one homer) while walking three and striking out seven in six innings of work. The 25-year-old hurler is now 3-3 […]

Christopher Morel Continues To Rake

Chicago Cubs outfielder Christopher Morel continues to tear the cover off the baseball, as he went 1-for-4 with his sixth home run of the season, two RBI, three runs scored, a walk and a strikeout in the team's 10-1 beatdown of the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night. Since being called up from the minors, Morel […]

Clarke Schmidt Picks Up Second Win Friday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt picked up his second win of the season in the team's 6-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds on the road on Friday night. Schmidt allowed only two earned runs on five hits while walking two and striking out six in his five innings of work. It was nice […]

Nico Hoerner Has Big Game In Return From Injured List

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner made a difference right away in Friday night's 10-1 shellacking of the Philadelphia Phillies in his first game back from the injured list. Out of the leadoff spot, Hoerner went 3-for-6 with two doubles and four RBI. Fantasy managers have to be pretty happy that the 26-year-old infielder hit […]

Oswald Peraza Activated And Optioned To Minors

The New York Yankees reinstated shortstop Oswald Peraza (ankle) from the 10-day injured list after Friday night's game and optioned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Peraza will most likely be back with the Yankees at some point this year, but he really struggled to a .188 batting average (6-for-32) with a double, three RBI, two stolen […]

Jose Barrero Starting In Center Field

Cincinnati Reds infielder Jose Barrero is starting in center field and is hitting ninth in the batting order on Friday against the New York Yankees and right-hander Clarke Schmidt. With rookie Matt McLain taking over the 6 in Cincinnati, Barrero has to find other avenues for playing time with the Reds. The 25-year-old hasn't been […]

Rockies Bring Up Karl Kauffmann To Start Friday

The Colorado Rockies announced on Friday that they have selected the contract of right-hander Karl Kauffmann from Triple-A Albuquerque and moved right-hander German Marquez (elbow) from the 15-day to the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. The team also optioned right-hander Riley Pint to Albuquerque after Wednesday's game. Kauffmann will be making his big-league […]

Bryan Baker Hit With First Loss Against Angels

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Bryan Baker was saddled with the loss to the visiting Los Angeles Angels in the 6-5 defeat on Thursday. Baker is now 3-1 on the year after giving up two runs on one hit while walking two and striking out one in two-thirds of an inning in the eighth frame. Before his […]

Luis Gil Throws Bullpen Friday

New York Yankees right-hander Luis Gil (elbow) threw a bullpen session on Friday after having Tommy John surgery last May. It was Gil's first time throwing off a mound since having right-elbow reconstruction. The 24-year-old is slowly working his way back, and he could be an option for either New York's starting rotation or bullpen […]

Aaron Hicks Has Three-Hit Game Thursday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks swung the bat well in Thursday's 4-2 road win over the Toronto Blue Jays, going 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI. It was Hicks' first multi-hit game in May, and he's now batting .261 (6-for-23) with two doubles, a home run, four RBI and five runs scored in […]

Austin Hays Picks Up Three Hits In Loss To Angels

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored from the leadoff spot in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the visiting Los Angeles Angels. The 27-year-old continues to hit well so far this year. He's now hitting .312 (44-for-141) with 10 doubles, a triple, five home runs, 14 RBI, one stolen […]

Kolten Wong Could Lose More Playing Time

Seattle Mariners second baseman Kolten Wong is in danger of losing playing time as he continues to struggle in 2023. Through 32 games, the veteran infielder is slashing just .177/.259/.231 in 108 plate appearances. Of second basemen with 100 plate appearances, he's tied for the lowest wins above replacement (minus-0.6). Wong's wRC+ is the lowest […]

Ross Stripling Lands On Injured List

The San Francisco Giants placed right-hander Ross Stripling (back) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to May 18) with a lower-back strain on Friday and selected right-hander Ryan Walker's contract from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Stripling exited his last start early with the back injury and will now be forced to miss at […]

Joey Bart Placed On Injured List, Patrick Bailey Recalled

The San Francisco Giants placed catcher Joey Bart (groin) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 18) on Friday with a left-groin strain and recalled former first-round catcher Patrick Bailey from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. The team also designated outfielder Cal Stevenson for assignment and placed outfielder Heliot Ramos (oblique) on the […]

Jean Segura Swipes A Base Thursday

Miami Marlins infielder Jean Segura went 1-for-4 with an RBI and his third stolen base of the 2023 season in Thursday's 5-3 victory over the visiting Washington Nationals. Segura was the Marlins' leadoff man for the first time this year on Thursday, and he took advantage of it. Despite a weak .276 on-base percentage through […]