Joe Musgrove To Make Season Debut Saturday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (shoulder, toe) is healthy and fully built up and will come off the injured list to make his 2023 season debut on Saturday on the road against the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to manager Bob Melvin. Musgrove's return will push Yu Darvish back to Sunday in the series finale. […]

A's Calling Up Jordan Diaz

The Oakland Athletics are calling up No. 4 prospect Jordan Diaz, according to a source. Diaz is expected to join the team on Wednesday. The A's probably aren't calling up Diaz to the big leagues just to sit him on the bench, so he's worth a look in deep-mixed and AL-only leagues at the corner-infield […]

Dany Jimenez Lands On 15-Day Injured List Tuesday

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Dany Jimenez (shoulder) was put on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with a strained right shoulder and pitcher Adam Oller was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move, according to the team. Jimenez is the team's primary closer, but he blew his last save chance on Sunday and […]

Alex Wood Likely To Go On Injured List

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler said that left-hander Alex Wood (hamstring) is likely to land on the 15-day injured list after leaving his start early on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins with a left hamstring strain. The 32-year-old southpaw injured himself fielding a bunt in the third inning. He came into his outing on […]

Joey Gallo Expected To Be Activated And Play Wednesday

Minnesota Twins first baseman/outfielder Joey Gallo (intercostal) is with the team in Boston, and manager Rocco Baldelli said he thinks Gallo will be activated from the injured list and play on Wednesday against the Red Sox. The 29-year-old left-handed slugger went on the injured list last week with a minor right intercostal strain, but he's […]

Astros Put Chas McCormick On Injured List

The Houston Astros placed outfielder Chas McCormick (back) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a back issue that flared up on Sunday. According to manager Dusty Baker, it's unrelated to vision issues he's also been dealing with recently. It doesn't seem to be a serious back injury for McCormick, but coupled with his […]

Luke Weaver Expected To Be Activated And Start Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luke Weaver (forearm) is expected to come off the injured list to start on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pitching prospect Levi Stoudt is being brought up for a spot start on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays, which will allow the Reds to push Hunter Greene (leg) back to this weekend […]

Hunter Greene To Have Start Pushed Back

The Cincinnati Reds will push starting pitcher Hunter Greene's (leg) next start back and have pitching prospect Levi Stoudt make a spot start on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Right-hander Luke Weaver (forearm) is also scheduled to come off the injured list to pitch Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Greene was hit in the […]

Brewers Claim J.B. Bukauskas Off Waivers From Mariners

The Milwaukee Brewers claimed right-hander J.B. Bukauskas off waivers from the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday. The Brewers sent Bukauskas to Triple-A Nashville as relief depth after picking him up from the Mariners, who had designated him for assignment last week. The 26-year-old pitcher has gotten off to a rough start at the MLB and minor-league […]

Mike Trout Back In Tuesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is back in center field and is hitting second on Tuesday against right-hander Clarke Schmidt and the New York Yankees. Trout took a normal day of rest in a day game on Monday against the Boston Red Sox, but he's back in there to begin a series on the […]

Braves Claim Nick Solak Off Waivers From White Sox

The Atlanta Braves claimed outfielder Nick Solak off waivers from the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett. It comes after the White Sox designated Solak for assignment on Sunday. The 28-year-old had a promising rookie season with the Texas Rangers in 2019, when he batted .293 with five home runs […]

Bryce Harper, Ranger Suarez Taking Part In Sim Game

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez (forearm) will face outfielders Bryce Harper (elbow) and Cristian Pache in a simulated game on Tuesday. Suarez will throw 20 to 25 pitches in the session, and if it goes well, he'll likely throw another simulated game. This will be the first time that Harper faces a southpaw after recovering […]

A's Planning To Promote Mason Miller, Could Start Wednesday

The Oakland Athletics are planning to promote pitching prospect Mason Miller to their major-league roster. It sounds as though Miller is scheduled to join the team on Tuesday, and he could make his major-league debut on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs. The 24-year-old right-hander has been impressive so far in two minor-league starts at Double-A […]

Levi Stoudt Scheduled To Make MLB Debut Wednesday

The Cincinnati Reds have added right-handed pitching prospect Levi Stoudt to their taxi squad, and he is scheduled to make his major-league debut on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Stoudt is the Reds' No. 14 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and he was 0-1 with a 4.09 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, nine walks and 10 strikeouts […]

Brandon Marsh Hitting Fifth Again In Game 1

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh is starting in center field and is hitting fifth in the lineup again in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox and right-hander Lance Lynn. Marsh has earned a higher lineup spot with the Phillies against right-handed pitchers by hitting an impressive .378 (17-for-45) with […]

Michael Harris II Hasn't Taken Batting Practice

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (back) said last Saturday that he'd probably begin taking batting practice in the coming days, but it doesn't appear that he's been cleared for that step yet as he rehabs a back injury. "Same place he's been," manager Brian Snitker said. "Just rehabbing. It's not there yet." The 22-year-old […]

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 […]