Jorge Mateo Back In Lineup Thursday

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo (leg) is back at shortstop and is hitting seventh in the batting order on Thursday against left-hander Tyler Anderson and the Los Angeles Angels. Mateo was dealing with some leg soreness and didn't play on Wednesday, but he's back in there a day later. The 27-year-old Dominican has cooled off […]

Nationals Sign Franmil Reyes To Minor-League Deal

The Washington Nationals signed free-agent outfielder Franmil Reyes to a minor-league deal on Thursday, according to a source. Reyes went 11-for-59 (.186) for the Kansas City Royals with two home runs, seven RBI, four walks and 24 strikeouts in 19 games before he was cut. The 27-year-old right-handed power hitter will resurface in the minors […]

Liam Hendriks To Throw Live Batting Practice Friday

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks is headed back to Chicago this week following his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte less than six months after he was diagnosed with Stage 4 non-Hodgkins lymphoma. The plan is for him to throw live batting practice on Friday, and if it goes well, he should be back […]

Francisco Alvarez, Mark Vientos Resting Thursday

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez and rookie third baseman Mark Vientos are both out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Alvarez is a bit dinged up and will receive a day off behind the plate after he hit a big three-run home run in Wednesday's 10-inning victory. The 21-year-old […]

Starling Marte Out With Hand Injury

New York Mets manager Buck Showalter said that outfielder Starling Marte (hand) is out of Thursday's lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays after he was hit by a pitch in the hand on Wednesday. The Mets don't sound very concerned with Marte's injury, even though he was sent for X-rays. With Marte out Thursday, Jeff […]

Wander Franco, Yandy Diaz Absent Against Mets

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco and infielder Yandy Diaz (groin) are not playing on Thursday against right-hander Tylor Megill and the New York Mets. Franco is getting his first day off this month, while Diaz will take another day off to rest his injured groin. Taylor Walls is starting at the 6 for Franco […]

Cedric Mullins Taking Thursday Off

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Angels and left-hander Tyler Anderson. The O's will give Mullins a rest against a left-handed hurler in this one, even though he's been better against southpaws this year with a .298 average (14-for-47). Overall, the 28-year-old is hitting […]

Dayo Odeyingbo Feeling Stronger

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo (Achilles) is up to 285 pounds right now after putting on 11 pounds of muscle, and he said he feels that his Achilles is getting stronger this offseason and it's getting back to where it's supposed to be. The 23-year-old is now two years removed from tearing his Achilles […]

Steelers Sign Luq Barcoo

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed free-agent cornerback Luq Barcoo to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday. Barcoo played for the San Antonio Brahmas in the XFL this spring and finished the season with 31 tackles, one sack and one interceptions. He was initially signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2020 as an undrafted free agent. The […]

Jaylon Moore Placed On Injured Reserve

The Jacksonville Jaguars placed wide receiver Jaylon Moore (undisclosed) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday and signed linebacker Willie Taylor III in a corresponding move. It looks like Moore will miss all of the 2023 season after he signed a Reserve/Futures contract with the team following last year. The 25-year-old pass-catcher has bounced around with a […]

Vikings Sign Zach Ojile, Sam Schlueter

The Minnesota Vikings signed fullback Zach Ojile and offensive lineman Sam Schlueter to undisclosed deals this week after both players took part in the team's rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. Both players are Minnesota natives, with Ojile playing at University of Minnesota - Duluth, while Schlueter played at the University of Minnesota. Ojile stands […]

Carl Lawson Agrees To Restructured Deal

New York Jets defensive end Carl Lawson agreed to a restructured contract on Thursday, according to a source. Lawson was due a non-guaranteed $15 million this year, but he'll now be due a base value of $9 million, with $8 million of it guaranteed. Lawson will have $3 million more available in incentives. The restructure […]

Rams Sign Tyler Hudson, Jaiden Woodbey

The St. Louis Rams signed undrafted rookie wide receiver Tyler Hudson and safety Jaiden Woodbey to undisclosed deals on Wednesday. The Rams are bringing Hudson back after waiving him earlier in the week. At the University of Louisville last year, he caught 69 passes for 1,034 yards and two touchdowns. Hudson will attempt to impress […]

Samori Toure, Jayden Reed To Battle For No. 3 Job

Barring the addition of a veteran receiver, Green Bay Packers wide receivers Samori Toure and rookie Jayden Reed are expected to battle for the No. 3 job behind Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs, beginning in organized team activities. Toure was only targeted 10 times in 2022, catching five of them for 82 yards and a […]

Matt Ryan Unlikely To Play Again

Free-agent quarterback Matt Ryan, who announced he's joining the broadcast booth for the 2023 season, said it's unlikely that he'll play in the NFL again. "All the stars would have to [align]. I've just learned… in the 15 years I've played, to not shut any doors," Ryan said. The former MVP made it clear he […]

Vikings Sign Jordan Addison To Rookie Deal

The Minnesota Vikings signed first-round wide receiver Jordan Addison, who was the 23rd overall pick of this year's NFL draft, to his four-year rookie deal on Wednesday, according to a source. Durability could be an issue for the 21-year-old pass-catcher at the next level, as he stands at just 5-foot-11, 173 pounds, but he was […]

Nick Pivetta Moving To Multi-Inning Relief Role

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that right-hander Nick Pivetta is heading to the bullpen to serve as a multi-inning reliever. "It's where we're at. We're getting healthy. We have a lot of starters. Just dominate your role. We've seen him do it before," Cora said. Left-handed veteran James Paxton is healthy for now […]

Triston McKenzie To Make First Rehab Start Saturday

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie (shoulder) will make his first minor-league rehab start on Saturday for Triple-A Columbus, and he's scheduled to go three innings or 50 pitches. McKenzie has yet to pitch this year after suffering a right teres major muscle strain in his right shoulder back in March. Because of how long […]

Tyler O'Neill Not Ready For Rehab Assignment

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (back) hasn't progressed enough with his baseball activities in order to be cleared to begin a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend, according to manager Oliver Marmol. The Cardinals aren't rushing the 27-year-old back and will slow play things a little longer. O'Neill is currently on the injured list with […]

Liam Hendriks Won't Return This Week

Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said that closer Liam Hendriks, who pitched in a minor-league rehab game on Tuesday night, will return to Chicago on Thursday while the team maps out what the rest of his rehab assignment will look like. Grifol said Hendriks won't return this week, but it's possible he'll make his […]

Eloy Jimenez Hopes To Return By Next Weekend

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (appendix) said he felt like he "was going to die" when he woke up with intense pain caused by appendicitis. Jimenez is feeling good now, though, and is running and playing catch. After a minor-league rehab assignment, he's hoping to be ready to return from the 10-day injured list […]

Carlos Rodon Throws From 90 Feet

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) threw from 90 feet on Wednesday, according to manager Aaron Boone. Rodon didn't have any setbacks as the southpaw slowly ramps things back up. The 30-year-old hurler has had multiple throwing sessions on flat ground since receiving a cortisone injection, and it looks like he'll avoid a second […]

Tyler Glasnow Likely To Make One More Rehab Start

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (oblique) is most likely going to make one more minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Durham. Glasnow was pulled early from a rehab start last week due to left-side soreness, but he rebounded in a big way on Tuesday by striking out nine hitters […]

Taj Bradley To Start On Thursday, Could Stick Around

Tampa Bay Rays top pitching prospect Taj Bradley will start on Thursday against the New York Mets, and he'll have a chance to stick around in the team's starting rotation. There's a spot open in the team's rotation given Drew Rasmussen's (forearm) injury, so Bradley needs to be picked up if he's available in most […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Gets Good News

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (knee) said he got good news on the MRI exam on his right knee, although he wasn't in the lineup on Wednesday against the New York Yankees. It's a day-to-day injury, and he'll see how he's feeling on Thursday. The 24-year-old All-Star left Tuesday's game early with […]

Luis Severino To Start Sunday Against Reds

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (lat) will make the start on Sunday on the road against the Cincinnati Reds, according to manager Aaron Boone. It will be Severino's first game of the 2023 season after he was injured in spring training. The 29-year-old right-hander didn't throw more than 58 pitches in either of […]

Jose Altuve Could Make Season Debut Friday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (thumb) will not play for Double-A Corpus Christi on his minor-league rehab assignment on Thursday, according to manager Dusty Baker. Altuve will come back to Houston to work out at Minute Maid Park, and Baker said there's a chance that Altuve will make his season debut on Friday, depending […]

Alex Verdugo Removed As Precaution Wednesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo (groin) was removed from Wednesday's game against the Seattle Mariners as a precaution due to left-groin tightness. It doesn't sound like Verdugo's injury is very serious, but the Red Sox weren't taking any chances with one of their best hitters. Boston has an off day on Thursday, too, so […]

Jorge Polanco Dealing With Hamstring Strain

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco (hamstring) suffered a mild left-hamstring strain in the 7-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday. Polanco could end up missing a few days with the injury, but for now it looks like he'll be able to avoid a trip to the injured list. The 29-year-old middle infielder […]

X-Rays Negative On Joey Gallo

Updating a previous report, X-rays came back negative on Minnesota Twins outfielder Joey Gallo (leg) after he left Wednesday's contest early against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the ninth inning after fouling a ball off his leg. Gallo is officially dealing with a leg contusion and should be considered day-to-day moving forward. The power-hitting left-handed […]