Diamondbacks Send Jake McCarthy To Triple-A

The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned slumping outfielder Jake McCarthy to Triple-A Reno on Tuesday and recalled third baseman Emmanuel Rivera from the minors in a corresponding move. McCarthy hit .283/.342/.427 with eight home runs, 43 RBI, 23 stolen bases and 53 runs scored in 99 games for the D-backs in 2022, but he had gone just […]

Brandon Pfaadt Could Earn Big-League Call-Up

The Arizona Diamondbacks have no plans to go to a four-man starting rotation, according to manager Torey Lovullo, so there's a chance that pitching prospect Brandon Pfaadt is called up from the minors to take Drey Jameson's rotation spot after he was sent to Triple-A Reno on Monday. If the 24-year-old Pfaadt is called up, […]

Tanner Bibee Could Make MLB Debut Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians pitching prospect Tanner Bibee, the team's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, was scratched from his scheduled start for Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, and it looks like Bibee could make his major-league debut for the Guardians on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies. The 24-year-old right-hander was great in his first professional season last […]

Shintaro Fujinami Moving To The Bullpen

Oakland Athletics right-hander Shintaro Fujinami will move to the bullpen and will be available to pitch in relief on Tuesday, according to manager Mark Kotsay. Its been a struggle for the 29-year-old Japanese pitcher in the early going in his first year in the major leagues, as he's gone 0-4 with a bloated 14.40 ERA […]

Pirates, Bryan Reynolds Agree On Eight-Year Extension

The Pittsburgh Pirates and outfielder Bryan Reynolds agreed to an eight-year, $106.75 million contract extension on Tuesday, according to sources. According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, the deal includes a club option that doesn't have an opt-out. MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reports that ninth-year option is worth $20 million, and Reynolds will have the ability to block […]

Calijah Kancey Could Be A Top-20 Pick

University of Pittsburgh defensive tackle Calijah Kancey has been talked about as a fringe first-round pick in this year's NFL draft, but ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay feels strongly that he'll end up being a top-20 pick based on conversations with a bunch of people. Kancey is an explosive disruptor on the interior and impressed […]

Steelers Could Trade Up For Offensive Tackle

ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay has heard that the Pittsburgh Steelers have contacted multiple teams, including the Chicago Bears (No. 9 overall) and Tennessee Titans (No. 11) about trading up within the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night for an offensive tackle. The Steelers have the No. 17 pick and need a […]

Offensive Tackle Is Jets' Biggest Need

Offensive tackle is the biggest need for the New York Jets early in this year's NFL draft, but since Northwestern's Peter Skoronski is unlikely to be available at pick No. 15, the Jets could go with Georgia's Broderick Jones or Ohio State's Paris Johnson Jr. instead. And if the top-three offensive tackle prospects are gone, […]

Titans Have Interest In C.J. Stroud, Will Levis

The Tennessee Titans are in the quarterback mix with the first round of this year's NFL draft quickly approaching on Thursday night. ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay has heard there is real interest in Ohio State's C.J. Stroud and Kentucky's Will Levis, with the latter being the more recent name. Tennessee has spoken to at […]

Eagles To Focus On The Trenches In Round 1

Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman likes to build through the trenches in the draft, and ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay is hearing that will be the focus for the Eagles in Round 1 on Thursday night. Philly lost Javon Hargrave on the interior, and both Fletcher Cox and Brandon Graham are older players on […]

Jalen Carter Makes Sense For Bears

At pick No. 9 overall in the first round of this year's NFL draft, the Chicago Bears could go with Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter. They have spent a lot of time with him during the pre-draft process, and he makes a lot of sense with this selection. Head coach Matt Eberflus' defense hinges on […]

Cornerback A Likely Bet For Falcons At No. 8

The Atlanta Falcons are considered likely to go with a cornerback prospect with the eighth overall pick in the first round of Thursday night's NFL draft, as long as both Illinois' Devon Witherspoon and Oregon's Christian Gonzalez aren't already gone. Landing one of those two players to play opposite A.J. Terrell would give the Falcons […]

Raiders Out On Quarterbacks In First Round?

The Las Vegas Raiders explored trading up to No. 1 overall for Alabama quarterback Bryce Young earlier this offseason, but they couldn't get anything done, and everything ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay is hearing now suggests the Raiders are out on the quarterbacks. The belief now is that Vegas will instead target a cornerback at […]

Brian Burns Has Ankle Surgery

Carolina Panthers pass-rusher Brian Burns (ankle) had surgery on his right ankle last Wednesday, but he's expected to be recovered in time for training camp this summer. He's also expected to return with no limitations for the upcoming regular season in 2023. Burns missed the final regular season game in 2022 with an ankle sprain. […]

Chris Bassitt Says His Back Is Fine

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (back) said his back injury is fine and that he "won't even miss a bullpen" session. Bassitt left his start early on Monday against the Chicago White Sox due to right lower back tightness, but apparently it's not serious enough to land him on the injured list or […]

Blue Jays Officially Call Up Nate Pearson

The Toronto Blue Jays officially recalled right-hander Nate Pearson from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday and placed right-hander Adam Cimber (back, shoulder) on the 15-day injured list with a right rhomboid strain. Pearson, once one of Toronto's top starting pitching prospects, has moved to relief due to injuries in recent seasons. The hard-throwing 26-year-old has looked […]

Yordan Alvarez Out With Neck Discomfort

Updating a previous post, Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (neck) is out of Monday's starting lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays due to neck discomfort. The Astros have sent him back to Houston to be examined, and it's unclear if he'll need a stint on the injured list or if he'll be available during […]

Brayan Bello Optioned To Triple-A

The Boston Red Sox optioned right-hander Brayan Bello to Triple-A Worcester on Monday and recalled left-hander Brennan Bernardino from Worcester in a corresponding move. With the Red Sox moving to a five-man rotation for the time being, Bello will be the odd man out, with Tanner Houck earning a spot over Bello with a strong […]

Luis Arraez Sitting Out Again

Miami Marlins second baseman Luis Arraez is out of the starting lineup again on Monday against the Atlanta Braves. It will be the second day in a row that Arraez isn't starting, and it remains to be seen if he has suffered a setback with a minor left index finger injury that he dealt with […]

Kris Bryant Back In Monday's Lineup

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (lower body) is back in the starting lineup on Monday against the Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Cal Quantrill after he was removed from Saturday's game early with an injury. Bryant is starting in right field and is hitting third in the lineup. Bryant did not play on Sunday, but he'll […]

Jets Officially Acquire Aaron Rodgers From Packers

The New York Jets officially acquired quarterback Aaron Rodgers, pick No. 15 in this year's draft and a fifth-round pick (No. 170) from the Green Bay Packers on Monday in exchange for pick No. 13 this year, a second-rounder (No. 42), a sixth-rounder (No. 207) and a conditional 2024 second-rounder that becomes a first-round selection […]

49ers Not Getting Calls On Trey Lance

NBC Sports' Peter King puts the chances of the San Francisco 49ers trading quarterback Trey Lance at 7.86 percent. Expectations are that the Houston Texans or Indianapolis Colts would have shown some interest in Lance, but so far the Niners haven't received any calls about him. And for what it's worth, general manager John Lynch […]

Jets Re-Sign Connor McGovern

The New York Jets re-signed center Connor McGovern to an undisclosed deal on Monday. McGovern started all 17 games for the Jets last year and was the only player on the team to take every snap on offense (1,114) and one of only six Jets to play 1,000-plus scrimmage snaps. He played three seasons with […]

Chargers Optimistic J.C. Jackson Will Be Ready For Training Camp

Los Angeles Chargers general manager Tom Telesco said the team is optimistic that cornerback J.C. Jackson (knee) will be ready for training camp this summer. Jackson is still recovering after tearing his patellar tendon in Week 7 of last year. If Jackson is ready to go for training camp at the end of July, he […]

Kevin Pillar Sitting Out Against Marlins

Atlanta Braves outfielder Kevin Pillar is not in the starting lineup for the first game of a series against the Miami Marlins on Monday. Pillar has seen everyday playing time in the last week, even against right-handed pitching, but he'll take a seat in this one. Eddie Rosario will get the start in left field […]

Christian Arroyo On The Bench Monday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Christian Arroyo is on the bench for the game on Monday against the Baltimore Orioles. It's the second straight day that Arroyo will start on Boston's bench after he returned to action on Saturday following a minor hamstring injury. With Arroyo out again, Enrique Hernandez will get another start at […]

Jason Vosler Designated For Assignment

The Cincinnati Reds designated infielder Jason Vosler for assignment on Monday and selected the contract of outfielder Henry Ramos from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Vosler was an early season bright spot for the Reds out of the gates, but he struck out way too often and fell back to Earth hard in recent […]

Randal Grichuk To Be Re-Evaluated Monday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Randal Grichuk (hernia) will play three more minor-league games with Triple-A Albuquerque from April 21-23 before the Rockies will re-evaluate his status and potential return from the injured list. Grichuk went 1-for-8 with three walks and four runs scored in his first two rehab games last week. "He's feeling good; he's tracking […]

Antonio Senzatela To Make Rehab Start Tuesday

Colorado Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela's (knee) first minor-league rehab outing for Double-A Hartford on Sunday was rained out. He will now make his first rehab start for Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday on the road. Senzatela had surgery to fix a torn ACL in his left knee last August, and he's still working his way back […]

German Marquez Could Return This Week

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez (forearm) threw his second full bullpen session on Sunday and reported no issues. Manager Bud Black said that Marquez is "on track" to return to the starting rotation soon, possibly as early as this week. "It's looking good for a return," Black said. The 28-year-old right-hander can return as […]