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 […]

Guardians Hoping Amed Rosario Can Return Friday

Cleveland Guardians shortstop Amed Rosario (back) went back to Cleveland on Monday to get an MRI exam on his back, which came back fine. However, the team is hoping he'll be ready to return to the lineup on Friday, and he remains out of the starting lineup for Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the […]

Secondary Is A Priority For The Rams

The Los Angeles Rams' priority in this year's draft has to be adding to the secondary, according to ESPN's Sarah Barshop. After trading Jalen Ramsey to the Dolphins, the team's cornerback group is currently led by 2022 draft picks Cobie Durant and Derion Kendrick, along with 2021 fourth-rounder Robert Rochell. LA also lost safeties Nick […]

Cardinals Expected To Trade Third Overall Pick?

It remains to be seen if the Arizona Cardinals trade back from the No. 3 overall selection in this year's NFL draft. There has been a lot of interest surrounding the selection, but we shouldn't be surprised if the Cardinals take it all the way to April 27, when the team is on the clock. […]

Buccaneers Unlikely To Trade Up In First Round

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are more likely to trade down in the first round of this year's NFL draft than trade up, if history is any indication. General manager Jason Licht has traded up in Round 1 just one time and down three times, including in 2022. If they do trade up, it would likely […]

Saints Expected To Add Linemen Early In Draft

With New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr already penciled in as the starter, the Saints are expected to add to the trenches in this year's draft, according to a source who has knowledge of the team's plans. The Saints are expected to be aggressive in fortifying both offensive and defensive lines, especially after losing key […]

Panthers Now Favored To Take Bryce Young?

The Carolina Panthers are expected to take either Alabama quarterback Bryce Young or Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud with the first overall pick in this year's draft, according to sources. Stroud was considered the early favorite because of his size (6-foot-3 compared to 5-foot-10 for Young) and because head coach Frank Reich has never coached […]

Falcons Need "Dream Scenario" To Take A QB In Top 10

The Atlanta Falcons are taking a serious look at the quarterbacks in this year's draft class, but the team is comfortable with 2022 third-rounder Desmond Ridder under center, according to sources close to the team. Atlanta would need a "dream scenario" to take one of the QBs in the top 10 later this month. ESPN's […]

Damar Hamlin Cleared For Full Activity

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane told reporters on Tuesday that after visiting with medical specialists last week, safety Damar Hamlin has been cleared to resume full activities. It's great news for Hamlin, who went into cardiac arrest on the field against the Cincinnati Bengals three months ago on Jan. 2. The 25-year-old has now […]

Hendon Hooker To Visit With Giants Wednesday

University of Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (knee) will visit with the New York Giants on Wednesday, according to sources. Hooker's busy pre-draft tour continues as interested teams gather as much information on him and his recovery from a torn ACL as they can. He has already visited with the Washington Commanders. The Giants just signed […]

Adolis Garcia On The Bench Monday

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia will start Monday's game on the bench against the Kansas City Royals. It will be his first game off of the year after making 15 straight starts for the Rangers. The 30-year-old could use a mental day, as he's hitting just .200 (12-for-60) with a double and 16 strikeouts through […]

Patrick Mahomes Thinks He'll Be Fully Healthy For Training Camp

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) said his right ankle still isn't 100 percent, even during training sessions the last few weeks. However, he thinks he'll be fully healthy when training camp starts at the end of July. "I'm happy with where I'm at," Mahomes said. The 27-year-old superstar suffered a Grade 2 right […]

Chris Conley Signs One-Year Deal With 49ers

Veteran free-agent wide receiver Chris Conley signed an undisclosed one-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, according to a source. Conley visited with the team on Friday. The former Kansas City Chiefs receiver has also spent time with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans. He spent time with the Texans and […]

Ravens Have Tried Many Ways To Lock Up Lamar Jackson

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that the Baltimore Ravens have tried many ways to reach a long-term contract extension with quarterback Lamar Jackson, even offering him a deal that compares favorably to the five-year, $255 million extension the Philadelphia Eagles gave QB Jalen Hurts on Monday. With Jackson not having an agent representing him, it […]

Texans Receiving Calls For No. 2 Pick

Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio said at his pre-draft press conference on Monday that he has received calls from teams looking to trade up to No. 2 overall in this year's draft. "Are we open for business? We're open to listening," Caserio said. In addition to the second overall pick, the Texans have the […]

Avisail Garcia Not Starting Monday

Miami Marlins outfielder Avisail Garcia (wrist) is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the San Francisco Giants and right-hander Logan Webb. Garcia was hit by a pitch on his right wrist on Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, but X-rays came back negative and he's considered day-to-day for now. The 31-year-old could return to […]

Max Fried Activated From IL, Will Start Against Padres Monday

The Atlanta Braves reinstated left-hander Max Fried (hamstring) from the injured list on Monday and placed left-hander Lucas Luetge (bicep) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 14) in a corresponding move with left bicep inflammation. Fried injured his hamstring on Opening Day but will now return to face the San Diego Padres on […]

Guardians-Tigers Postponed Monday

The game between the Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers on Monday is being postponed due to inclement weather and cold temperatures. The contest will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Tuesday. The Guardians were set to start Hunter Gaddis on the mound on Monday, with left-hander Matthew Boyd opposing him on the […]

Anthony Volpe Struggling Offensively

New York Yankees rookie shortstop Anthony Volpe has been great defensively and is a perfect 7-for-7 in stolen base attempts early on, but he's also hitting just .191 with a home run and a .628 OPS through his first 47 at-bats. He also has a lot of strikeouts (16) and eight walks. It's a small […]

Yankees To Ease Josh Donaldson Back In

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring) will be the team's starting third baseman when he returns from the injured list, possibly as soon as this Wednesday. However, Boone also said he will ease Donaldson back into the lineup after two weeks off, and he could cycle through the […]

Aaron Hicks In Danger Of Being Cut?

With New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (oblique) potentially returning from the injured list soon, there's an argument to be made that the Yankees should finally move on from outfielder Aaron Hicks, although the 30-year-old still has three years and $30.5 million left on his contract. He's hitting just .136 (3-for-22) with an RBI in […]

Giancarlo Stanton Expected To Miss 4-6 Weeks

An MRI exam on New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) showed a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, according to a person with knowledge of the team's personnel decisions. Stanton was placed on the injured list on Sunday and will now miss four to six weeks, and considering his lengthy injury history, the Yankees could […]

Phillies-White Sox Postponed Monday

The game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago White Sox on Monday in Chicago has been postponed due to a forecast of high winds and cold temperatures. The contest will be made up as part of a straight doubleheader on Tuesday, with the first game starting at 3:10 pm CT. The White Sox were scheduled […]

Joe Musgrove Strikes Out Eight In Rehab Start

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (shoulder, toe) had mixed results in a minor-league rehab start on Sunday for Single-A Lake Elsinore. In five innings of work, he allowed four runs on six hits while walking none and striking out eight. Musgrove began the 2023 season on the injured list after fracturing his left […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Hits Another Homer In Minors

San Diego Padres outfielder/shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a strikeout in Sunday's game with Triple-A El Paso. Tatis is biding his time in the minors as he completes his suspension, and the 24-year-old looks to be in midseason form while hitting an absurd .515 with seven home runs, […]

Taj Bradley Likely To Start Tuesday

The Tampa Bay Rays added top pitching prospect Taj Bradley to their taxi squad on Monday, which likely positions him to make his second major-league start on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds. The Rays also called up right-hander Cooper Criswell, optioned right-hander Trevor Kelly to the minors and moved pitcher Shawn Armstrong (neck) to the […]