Mookie Betts Starting At Second Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts is getting the start at the keystone and is hitting in his usual leadoff spot on Thursday against right-hander Mitch Keller and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Jason Heyward will get the start in right field and is hitting third in the batting order. Along with seeing some time at second […]

J.D. Martinez Not Progressing, Out Again Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez (back) isn't progressing and hasn't swung a bat in three days. He will miss yet another game on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Manager Dave Roberts said the team is hoping what started as a day-to-day injury won't require an injured list stint, but they'll have to wait […]

Ozzie Albies Hitting Cleanup Against Lefty

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is starting at second base and getting the nod in the team's cleanup spot on Thursday against the Miami Marlins and left-hander Braxton Garrett. Albies is hitting .268 (26-for-97) on the year so far with two doubles, a triple, seven home runs, a league-leading 23 RBI and 12 runs […]

Cardinals Mulling Offers For No. 3 Pick

The Arizona Cardinals are currently mulling trade offers from multiple teams interested in moving to No. 3 overall in the first round of Thursday night's NFL draft, according to sources. With the Cardinals invested in quarterback Kyler Murray long term, it's no secret that they'd like to move out of the third overall spot in […]

Jets Could Target Jaxon Smith-Njigba

The New York Jets struck gold in last year's draft when they took Garrett Wilson out of Ohio State at No. 10 overall, but they could be targeting the top wideout in this year's draft class in the first round on Thursday night in Ohio State's Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The Jets have spent considerable time and […]

2023 Draft Class Considered Weak Overall

A common theme that ESPN's Dan Graziano is hearing in 2023 is that this isn't a very good draft class in general. NFL teams are usually asked how many first-round grades they have on players, and in most years the answers fall in the 21-25 range. This year, however, there are a lot of 14s, […]

Cam Robinson Facing Suspension For PEDs

Jacksonville Jaguars left tackle Cam Robinson will be suspended at the start of the 2023 season, according to a source close to the situation. He will be suspended for an undisclosed amount of games for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy. The 27-year-old has appeared in 75 games during his six years in the NFL […]

Ryan Tannehill Could Be Traded On Draft Night

The Tennessee Titans could trade quarterback Ryan Tannehill on the first night of this year's NFL draft on Thursday if they take a quarterback in the first round. The Titans currently hold the No. 11 overall selection. However, ESPN's Dan Graziano is hearing that the Titans are more interested in moving down within the first […]

Eagles, Titans, Lions Could Trade Back In First Round

We already know that the Arizona Cardinals would like to trade back from No. 3 to accumulate more picks, but the Philadelphia Eagles (No. 10), Tennessee Titans (No. 11) and Detroit Lions (No. 18) could also have some interest in moving back in the first round of Thursday night's NFL draft. The Eagles have only […]

Jalen Carter Expected To Be A Top-10 Pick

University of Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter has been among the most discussed players in this year's draft class, and it's widely expected that he will be drafted in the top 10 after meeting with every team that holds picks Nos. 5 through 10 in pre-draft visits. Executives see the Seattle Seahawks as a perfect […]

Ravens Could Trade Up For Bijan Robinson

If University of Texas running back Bijan Robinson starts to slide toward the Baltimore Ravens' spot at No. 22 overall in the first round of Thursday night's NFL draft, ESPN's Dan Graziano thinks they are a team to watch as a possibility to trade up for him. The Ravens are focused on adding playmakers in […]

Taijuan Walker Leaves Game With Forearm Tightness Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (forearm) left his outing early on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners early due to "right forearm tightness," according to the team. Walker made it through four innings, allowing five runs on five hits (two home runs) while walking two and striking out six before departing with the injury. It's […]

Aaron Judge Says He's "All Good"

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (hand) said he rolled over both hands on a dive into third base in Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Twins in the second inning. Judge said it was "more the right. All good though." He was made he was thrown out, but he said he's feeling good and should […]

Commanders Not Exercising Chase Young's Fifth-Year Option

The Washington Commanders will not exercise defensive end Chase Young's fifth-year option, according to sources. Young, the second overall pick in the 2020 draft, lived up to the hype in his rookie season by being named the Defensive Rookie of the Year, but he's played in just 12 games since due to injuries, including just […]

Kyler Murray Is "Moving Along" In His Rehab

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said that quarterback Kyler Murray (knee) made a "good impression" last week and is "moving along" in his rehab from a torn ACL that he suffered late last season. "I'm excited where he's at," Gannon said. Murray resumed working out in early April and is making good progress so […]

Aaron Rodgers Non-Committal On Playing Beyond 2023

When asked about his long-term plans with the New York Jets, quarterback Aaron Rodgers was non-committal on Wednesday. "Right now I am just going to focus on this season," Rodgers said. This shouldn't really come as a surprise to anyone, and only the future Hall of Fame signal-caller really knows whether there's any chance he'll […]

Cardinals Option Jordan Walker Wednesday

The St. Louis Cardinals optioned outfield prospect Jordan Walker to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday and recalled infielder Taylor Motter from Memphis in a corresponding move. A recent cold spell at the plate has earned Walker a demotion to the minors for the time being. The 20-year-old began his major-league career with a 12-game hitting streak […]

Luis Arraez Returns On Wednesday

Miami Marlins second baseman Luis Arraez (knee) is back at second base and is hitting cleanup on Wednesday against right-hander Bryce Elder and the division-rival Atlanta Braves. Arraez missed the team's last three games with a bruised left knee, but it was nothing too serious and he'll be back for fantasy managers on Wednesday. The […]

Jarred Kelenic Hitting Third Against Phillies

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic is making the start in left field and is hitting third in the team's batting order on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Taijuan Walker. Kelenic has earned a bump up the batting order for Seattle with his strong start to the 2023 campaign. The 23-year-old left-handed hitter went […]

Bryan Reynolds Back From Bereavement List

The Pittsburgh Pirates reinstated outfielder Bryan Reynolds from the bereavement list on Wednesday, according to manager Derek Shelton. In other roster moves, the team placed right-hander Wil Crowe (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder discomfort, recalled right-hander Cody Bolton from Triple-A Indianapolis and optioned outfielder Canaan Smith-Njigba to Indianapolis. Reynolds will return […]

Robbie Ray Needs Surgery, Done For The Year

Seattle Mariners left-hander Robbie Ray (elbow) will undergo surgery to fix the flexor tendon in his left arm and will miss the rest of the 2023 season. The 31-year-old veteran southpaw was put on the injured list on April 1 with a left flexor strain, and there was hope that he could return to Seattle's […]

Kenta Maeda To Have MRI On Elbow

Updating a previous post, Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said that starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (elbow) complained of elbow soreness late in his start on Wednesday against the New York Yankees and will get an MRI exam. "The positive part of this is it's not on the medial side. It's not on the side where […]

German Marquez Dealing With Pain In Triceps

Updating a previous report, Colorado Rockies right-hander German Marquez (triceps) had an exam in Cleveland after leaving his start Wednesday early against the Guardians. Marquez is dealing with pain in his right triceps, but not his forearm, where his previous injury was. A team doctor is encouraged, but Marquez will have an MRI exam in […]

Will Smith Feeling Better But Still No Timetable For Return

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (concussion) said he has been without concussion symptoms for five or six days now, and he was able to catch bullpens on Tuesday. Smith took batting practice on Wednesday, but his return date is still to be determined. The 28-year-old backstop said he's unsure if he'll be able to […]

Diamondbacks Officially Release Madison Bumgarner

The Arizona Diamondbacks officially released left-hander Madison Bumgarner on Wednesday. Any MLB team can now sign him for the league minimum of $720,000. Bumgarner's time in the desert came to an end last week when Arizona designated him for assignment after his rough start to the 2023 campaign. It was most definitely a tough decision […]

Kenta Maeda Exits Wednesday's Game With Injury

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (back) exited his start early on Wednesday in the fourth inning against the New York Yankees and was accompanied by head athletic trainer Nick Paparesta. Maeda appeared to be grabbing at his back, but we'll update you on his condition when we know more details. He clearly wasn't feeling […]

X-Rays Come Back Negative On Javier Baez

X-rays came back negative on Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (hand), according to the team. Baez is officially being listed with a left-hand contusion and is currently receiving treatment after he left Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers after his first at-bat when he was hit by a pitch in the first inning. The Tigers […]

Josh Jung Diagnosed With Left-Hand Contusion

Texas Rangers rookie third baseman Josh Jung (hand) left Wednesday's game early against the Cincinnati Reds in the top of the third inning after he was hit by a pitch, but he was diagnosed with a left-hand contusion after X-rays for a fracture came back negative. The 25-year-old dodged a bullet here, and fantasy managers […]

X-Rays Negative On George Springer's Hand

The Toronto Blue Jays announced that X-rays on outfielder George Springer's right hand came back negative on Wednesday after he was removed from the game against the Chicago White Sox when he was hit by a pitch in his hand in the top of the third inning. The 33-year-old, the Blue Jays and Springer's fantasy […]

Brenton Doyle Records Three Hits, Steals Two Bases Tuesday

Colorado Rockies rookie outfielder Brenton Doyle went 3-for-4 with a double, RBI, run scored, two stolen bases and a strikeout in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians on the road. It was just Doyle's second major-league game, and he got the start in center field and hit eighth in the batting order. The 24-year-old […]