Pierre Strong Jr. Could Be Rhamondre Stevenson's Complement

New England Patriots running back Pierre Strong Jr. has been on the James White track from the get-go, and Strong is far from the first Patriots draft pick to "redshirt" at the position as a rookie. His breakaway speed and short-area agility lend themselves to a role as a receiving back in the Patriots offense, […]

Francisco Alvarez Hitting Ninth Monday

New York Yankees catcher Francisco Alvarez is doing the catching and is batting ninth in the lineup on Monday against the Milwaukee Brewers and right-hander Colin Rea. Alvarez went hitless in six at-bats on Friday and Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies and was given a day to rest on Sunday, but he's back in there […]

Nationals Release Chad Kuhl

The Washington Nationals requested unconditional release waivers on right-hander Chad Kuhl on Monday. The team also recalled relief pitcher Amos Willingham from the minors ahead of the series opener against the Seattle Mariners. Kuhl was designated for assignment on Saturday and wasn't claimed on waivers. He'll head back to the free-agent market after inking a […]

Wade Miley To Start Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Wade Miley (side) will make the start on Wednesday against the New York Mets. Miley won't end up missing a start after dealing with cramping in his right side in his last start on June 23 against the Cleveland Guardians, when he tossed six shutout innings with three strikeouts and no walks. […]

Adrian Houser To Start On Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Adrian Houser will return to the starting rotation and make the start on Thursday against the New York Mets. Left-hander Wade Miley will toe the rubber on Wednesday. Houser's last two appearances have been out of the bullpen for the Brewers, but he's also made seven starts for the Brew Crew in […]

Cal Quantrill Goes Five Innings In Rehab Start

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Cal Quantrill (shoulder) looked good in a minor-league rehab start for Double-A Akron on Sunday, giving up no runs on three hits while walking one and striking out three in his five innings of work. Quantrill threw 58 pitches in the outing and will likely need one more rehab outing before the […]

Levi Stoudt Optioned To Triple-A After Spot Start

The Cincinnati Reds optioned rookie right-hander Levi Stoudt to Triple-A Louisville on Monday and also designated right-hander Randy Wynne for assignment. In corresponding moves, the team recalled right-hander Eduardo Salazar from Louisville and selected the contract of pitcher Jake Wong from Louisville. Stoudt got the spot start against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday in the […]

George Springer Goes Deep In Win Over A's

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer had a big day at the plate in the 12-1 beatdown of the Oakland Athletics on Sunday. Springer went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, two runs scored and a walk while serving as the designated hitter. Springer got the party started with a leadoff home run, the […]

Carlos Rodon Looks Great In Second Rehab Start

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) is getting closer to making his debut for the Yankees in 2023. In his second minor-league rehab start for Double-A Somerset on Sunday, he didn't allow a run while giving up just one hit, walking none and striking out four in four innings of work. Rodon was able […]

Trevor Rogers Shut Down Through All-Star Break

Miami Marlins left-hander Trevor Rogers (lat) will be shut down from throwing through the All-Star break and hopes to have a better timeline for a potential return from a partial tear in his right, non-throwing lat after that. Rogers has a long recovery ahead of him and hasn't pitched in a game since April 19, […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Could Return During Road Trip

Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (toe) could come off the injured list to rejoin the team during their road trip this week. "He's trending in the right direction," manager Skip Schumaker said over the weekend. "Hopefully we'll see him at some point on this road trip. I'm not going to put a timeline on […]

Colt Keith Promoted To Triple-A

Detroit Tigers infield prospect Colt Keith was promoted from Double-A Erie to Triple-A Toledo on Monday. The club's No. 1 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, earned the promotion by hitting an impressive .325/.391/.585 with a .977 OPS, a career-high 14 home runs, 18 doubles, two triples, 50 RBI, two stolen bases and 43 runs scored in […]

Luis Robert Jr. Leaves The Yard Twice Sunday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. did all the heavy lifting in Sunday's 4-1 win over the visiting Boston Red Sox on Sunday, going 3-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI and two runs scored. Robert is now up to 21 home runs on the season and has been sizzling-hot in his last eight […]

Rangers Considering Acquiring Andrew McCutchen

The Texas Rangers have considered the possibility of acquiring Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen, but the Pirates aren't prepared to move him yet. The deal would have particular interest to the Rangers if at least one pitcher is part of the deal as well. The Rangers are seeking more production out of their designated-hitter spot, […]

AJ Smith-Shawver Sent To The Minors

The Atlanta Braves optioned right-handed rookie AJ Smith-Shawver to Triple-A Gwinnett after Sunday's game and recalled right-hander Dereck Rodriguez from the minors on Monday in a corresponding move. Smith-Shawver didn't pitch poorly in his first four major-league appearances (three starts), allowing eight runs (five earned) on 13 hits (five homers surrendered) while walking six and […]

Kareem Hunt Plans To Play In 2023

Free-agent running back Kareem Hunt still plans on playing football in 2023 and is confident that he'll be part of a team soon. "I'm just being patient," Hunt said. "I've had some things come up. But right now, I'm enjoying my time with my family. I'm training and working hard and just staying ready." The […]

Anthony Schwartz Faces Uphill Battle To Make The Team

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Anthony Schwartz is facing an uphill battle to make the team during training camp this year with Marquise Goodwin taking over as the vertical stretch receiver, but Schwartz's blazing speed gives him a puncher's chance. If Schwartz can improve his route-running, hands and toughness, he could make a case for himself. […]

David Bell Expected To Make The Team

Cleveland Browns wide receiver David Bell is still in great standing with the team and will make the 53-man roster out of training camp, even though Cleveland has added Elijah Moore, Marquise Goodwin and rookie third-rounder Cedric Tillman since last year. Head coach Kevin Stefanski loved Bell coming out of Purdue and still sees the […]

DeVante Parker Could Become A Cap Casualty

New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker had two of the best catches during mandatory minicamp this offseason, but he could become a salary cap casualty if the team ends up signing free-agent receiver DeAndre Hopkins. Parker has no guaranteed money remaining on his contract, and the Patriots would save more than $6.2 million against […]

Trent Brown Has Disappointing Offseason

New England Patriots offensive tackle Trent Brown, who is coming off a disappointing 2022, skipped organized team activities, missed the start of mandatory minicamp and was relegated to a side field for conditioning. He didn't take a single rep with the offense during spring practices, which isn't the spring you would have liked to see […]

Conor McDermott Could Start At Right Tackle

The New England Patriots signed both offensive tackles Riley Reiff and Calvin Anderson this offseason and offered them more money than Conor McDermott, a sign that McDermott would be buried on the depth chart this year. However, McDermott quietly continues to play well and earned a promotion when Reiff was demoted to the second string […]

Marte Mapu Has Looked The Part

New England Patriots rookie defensive back Marte Mapu (pectoral) wasn't cleared for full contact during offseason workouts after suffering a torn pectoral in March, but it didn't stop him from flying around on defense in the spring. Mapu always seemed to be around the football and impressed the coaches enough to earn playing time at […]

Demario Douglas Impresses During Offseason Workouts

There was a lot of focus on New England Patriots sixth-round rookie wide receiver Kayshon Boutte after the draft, but Demario Douglas was the more impressive player during offseason workouts. His size at 5-foot-8 could be a long-term issue, but his agility and creativity out of the slot seem to make him a natural fit […]

Jordan Westburg - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Jordan Westburg, SS, Baltimore Orioles ANALYSIS: The Baltimore Orioles are planning to call up top infield prospect Jordan Westburg from Triple-A Norfolk before Monday's game, according to a source. Westburg has hit an impressive .295/.372/.567 with a .939 OPS, 18 home runs, 15 doubles, two triples, 54 RBI, six stolen bases, and 57 runs […]

Jose Altuve Dealing With Sore Heel

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (heel) is dealing with a sore heel from hitting the bag on a bunt single against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday, according to manager Dusty Baker. As a result, he was not in the starting lineup on Sunday in the series finale at Dodger Stadium. The Astros have […]

Orioles To Call Up Prospect Jordan Westburg

The Baltimore Orioles are planning to call up top infield prospect Jordan Westburg from Triple-A Norfolk before Monday's game, according to a source. Westburg has hit an impressive .295/.372/.567 with a .939 OPS, 18 home runs, 15 doubles, two triples, 54 RBI, six stolen bases and 57 runs scored in 67 games for Norfolk to […]

Jordan Hicks Available On Sunday In London

St. Louis Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks (illness), who was unavailable for Saturday's game in London against the division-rival Chicago Cubs due to an illness going around the team's clubhouse, is back with the team on Sunday and is available to pitch. Hicks emerged as the closer with Ryan Helsley (forearm) out and picked up saves […]

Nathan Eovaldi Ironing Out Mechanical Issues

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi said he dealt with a "mechanical issue" during his last start on June 20 against the Chicago White Sox that led to a drop in velocity. Eovaldi went six innings in that game and allowed four runs on five hits (two homers) while walking two and striking out four. […]

Jonathan India Starting On Bench Against Braves

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India will start on the bench on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves. India deserves a day of rest after starting the last 49 games for the Reds. He's also cooled off offensively, going 6-for-39 (.154) with three home runs, six RBI and 11 strikeouts in the last 10 games. Overall, […]

Adley Rutschman Given A Breather Sunday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman is taking the day off on Sunday against the visiting Seattle Mariners. Rutschman had started each of the last 10 games, but it's a good time for a day off for him after he went hitless in 14 at-bats over the last four contests. With the young backstop starting on […]