49ers "Incredibly Encouraged" By Brock Purdy's Progress

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said "the early returns are good" and that the 49ers are "incredibly encouraged" by quarterback Brock Purdy's (elbow) recovery after he had surgery to fix a torn UCL in his right elbow around three months ago. Purdy resumed throwing this week, and the team is hoping he will […]

Carlos Rodon Scheduled For Bullpen On Friday

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) said he's scheduled to throw his next bullpen session on Friday in Los Angeles before the team starts their series against the Dodgers. Rodon has tossed two bullpens since he resumed throwing on May 14, and Friday's session will be his third as he attempts to move past […]

Justin Steele To Have MRI On Forearm

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross said that left-hander Justin Steele (forearm) will undergo an MRI exam on his left forearm/elbow during the team's off day on Thursday. "Not sounding any alarms," Ross said. Steele threw three hitless and scoreless innings with one strikeout on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays before leaving with forearm tightness, […]

Michael Conforto's MRI Comes Back Clean

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto's (heel) MRI exam came back clean on Wednesday. He's dealing with a left-heel bruise, and the Giants continue to say that he's day-to-day. Conforto was injured in Tuesday's contest and didn't start on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, but his fantasy managers can breathe a sigh of relief now […]

Giancarlo Stanton, Josh Donaldson To Rejoin Team Friday

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) and third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring) will both fly to Los Angeles to join the team on Friday for the start of their three-game series against the Dodgers. Both players, as well as reliever Tommy Kahnle (biceps) are expected to be activated from the injured list. Stanton […]

Dinelson Lamet Activated And Starting Wednesday

The Colorado Rockies announced on Wednesday that they reinstated right-hander Dinelson Lamet (back) from the 15-day injured list and optioned right-hander Blair Calvo to Triple-A Albuquerque after Tuesday night's game in a corresponding move. Lamet will enter the starting rotation and face the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday in his first start of the season and […]

Alec Bohm Undergoes MRI, Could Land On Injured List

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm (hamstring) underwent an MRI exam on Wednesday on his bothersome left hamstring, and the team is awaiting the results. Bohm is not in Wednesday's lineup against the division-rival New York Mets and is unsure if he'll need time on the injured list. The 26-year-old didn't play on Sunday against […]

Jose Quintana To Face Hitters Monday

New York Mets left-hander Jose Quintana (rib cage) is set to face live batters during a live batting practice session on Monday for the first time since having a bone-graft rib surgery in March. Quintana should embark on a minor-league rehab assignment shortly after. The 34-year-old Colombian southpaw has yet to pitch at all for […]

Kevin Kiermaier Returns To Lineup Against Brewers

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (back) is back in center field and is hitting ninth in the batting order on Wednesday against right-hander Julio Teheran and the Milwaukee Brewers. Kiermaier is back in action for the Jays after missing the last two games with back soreness. The 33-year-old veteran outfielder is batting an impressive […]

Jose Altuve Taking A Seat Wednesday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is not in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins. After starting the team's last six games, the veteran 33-year-old will get a breather. Altuve has only played in nine contests because of a fractured thumb he suffered while playing in the World Baseball Classic, but […]

Michael Grove To Start Saturday Against Yankees

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Michael Grove (groin) will be activated from the 15-day injured list in order to start on Saturday against the New York Yankees, according to manager Dave Roberts. As expected, Grove will at least temporarily be taking the rotation spot of rookie pitching prospect Gavin Stone, who was sent to Triple-A […]

Justin Steele Leaves Start Early With Arm Injury

Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele (forearm) left his start early on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays with left-forearm tightness, the team announced. Steele made it through three scoreless innings without allowing a hit and striking out one to drop his season ERA to 2.65 before departing. The 27-year-old is a very good bet to […]

Michael Conforto Going For Scans On Heel

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto (heel) was limping noticeably on Wednesday morning and said he is going to get a scan done on his injured left heel. Conforto injured his heel in Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates and wasn't in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Depending on the results of his MRI exam […]

Wander Franco "A Little Dinged Up"

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that shortstop Wander Franco's left shoulder "is a little dinged up" after his slide into home plate on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs, which is why he wasn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against a left-handed pitcher. Cash said he thinks Franco will be available […]

Mike Zunino Resting On Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians catcher Mike Zunino is not in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles. Zunino is taking a regular day of rest after going hitless with a walk and a strikeout in three at-bats on Tuesday. The 32-year-old veteran backstop is hitting under the Mendoza Line at .194 (20-for-103) on the […]

Harrison Bader Dealing With Low-Grade Strain

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader's right-hamstring strain is classified as "low-grade" and he'll be out at least "a couple of weeks," according to manager Aaron Boone. It's good news overall, but Hader will still be away from the Yankees for multiple weeks and must be stashed in fantasy leagues until then. The 28-year-old outfielder […]

Alex Verdugo Was Under The Weather

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo (illness) was held out of the lineup on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds and didn't pinch hit in the ninth inning because he wasn't feeling well, according to manager Alex Cora. However, Cora expects Verdugo to return to Wednesday's lineup versus Reds right-hander Luke Weaver. Fantasy managers will need […]

Christopher Morel Out Of The Lineup Again

Chicago Cubs outfielder Christopher Morel is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against right-hander Zach Eflin and the visiting Tampa Bay Rays. It's the second time in the series against the Rays that Morel will begin on the bench. After taking the league by storm initially after his call-up, the 23-year-old has started to […]

Wander Franco Resting Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs. The Rays also have a day off on Thursday, so Franco will get two much-needed days to rest before starting a series on Friday against the division-rival Boston Red Sox. Before Wednesday, the 22-year-old had started 12 […]

Trevor Story Will Be The Shortstop When He Returns

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora reiterated on Wednesday that middle infielder Trevor Story (elbow) will be the starting shortstop when he returns. It remains to be seen when Story will return while he continues to recover from an internal bracing procedure of the UCL in his right elbow. The 30-year-old veteran hasn't played a […]

Reese Olson To Make MLB Debut On Friday

Detroit Tigers pitching prospect Reese Olson will be called up from Triple-A Toledo to make his major-league debut in a start on Friday against the Chicago White Sox. The team's No. 11 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, will be taking the rotation spot of injured left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez (finger) for the time being. The 23-year-old right-hander […]

Riley Greene Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The Detroit Tigers placed outfielder Riley Greene (leg) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a stress fracture in his left fibula. Greene will get a second opinion, and there is no timetable for his return. Greene injured his left leg in the outfield on Tuesday against the Texas Rangers. He'll be out well […]

Tony Pollard One Of The Most Explosive Running Backs

Despite splitting carries with veteran Ezekiel Elliott last year, Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard proved to be one of the most explosive ball-carriers in the league. He had 31 runs of 10-plus yards, including 15 gains of 10-plus rush yards over expected. Pollard's top speed didn't make a huge difference in his explosive score, […]

Nick Chubb Lacks Top-End Speed But Has Plenty Of Power

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb lacks the top-end speed that many of the most explosive runners in the league have, but he has the ability to run through tacklers with power, and his top gear packs sneaky get-away burst. Chubb led the league with 47 runs of 10-plus yards in 2022, but his success […]

Amari Cooper Returning To Action

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that wide receiver Amari Cooper, who had core-muscle surgery in February, has been "great" with the young receivers and will "start doing stuff this week." Cooper didn't take part in organized team activities last week. The 28-year-old pass-catcher is working back into on-field drills for the first time […]

Tyler Boyd Present For OTAs

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd was at the voluntary organized team activities on Tuesday after being absent from the team up to that point through the voluntary offseason program. It's not really notable that Boyd hasn't been at voluntary activities this offseason as he heads into his fourth season working with quarterback Joe Burrow. […]

Ron Rivera Impressed With Antonio Gibson

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said he's been impressed with running back Antonio Gibson's pass-catching abilities and athleticism at organized team activities. Rivera mentioned that Gibson entered the league as a pass-catching RB out of Memphis, and he's especially dangerous in space with the ball in his hands. The 24-year-old did manage a career-high […]

Aaron Rodgers Is Fine

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said that quarterback Aaron Rodgers (calf) is "fine," but he will be limited in organized team activities on Wednesday. The Jets are working to get Rodgers practicing in full by next week. The hope is that the 39-year-old future Hall of Famer will be back practicing in full […]

Robert Saleh Optimistic Breece Hall Will Be Ready For Week 1

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said he is "very optimistic" that running back Breece Hall (knee) will be ready for Week 1 of the 2023 regular season. The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt mentioned in an article on Tuesday that he'd be surprised if Hall was ready to go on Day 1 of training camp, […]

Christian Kirk Taking Part In OTAs

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk (knee) was on the field taking part in organized team activities on Tuesday. It looks as though Kirk will be just fine for training camp at the end of July after he hurt his knee in the playoff loss to the Los Angeles Chargers earlier this year. The 26-year-old […]