Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Enters As Pinch-Hitter Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (knee) didn't start again on Thursday against the New York Yankees, but he entered the game as a pinch-hitter in the seventh inning with the bases loaded and had a sacrifice fly in the 4-2 loss. Guerrero hasn't started a game since Tuesday, when he left that […]

Mets Calling Up Gary Sanchez

The New York Mets are calling up catcher Gary Sanchez from the minors, according to sources, and he'll be on the team's active roster on Friday. Sanchez has an opt-out clause in his minor-league contract for Friday, so the team apparently doesn't want to let him go just yet. The 30-year-old former New York Yankee […]

Matthew Liberatore To Make Another Start

St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Matthew Liberatore will get another start on the team's upcoming Ohio road trip against the Cincinnati Reds, according to manager Oliver Marmol. If a situation arises for Liberatore in the bullpen this weekend, it could be an option, but it doesn't sound like a likely one. Liberatore tossed five scoreless […]

Ryan Weathers Entering Padres Rotation

The San Diego Padres recalled left-hander Ryan Weathers from Triple-A El Paso on Thursday to take the rotation spot of right-hander Seth Lugo (calf), who was placed on the injured list. Weathers, 23, has already pitched in six games (four starts) for San Diego this year, allowing nine runs on 18 hits (two homers) while […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Takes Swings Thursday

Despite not being in Thursday's starting lineup against the New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (knee) took some swings in the batting cages and also did some running. It is to be determined if he'll be available to pinch hit on Thursday night. Guerrero's MRI exam came back clean on […]

Dustin May Placed On 15-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed right-hander Dustin May (forearm) on the 15-day injured list with a right-forearm strain on Thursday and recalled right-hander Andre Jackson and left-hander Justin Bruihl from the minors in corresponding moves. The Dodgers also designated right-hander Dylan Covey for assignment. May's IL placement shouldn't come as much of a surprise after […]

Jose Trevino Placed On Injured List

The New York Yankees placed catcher Jose Trevino (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left-hamstring strain and recalled catcher Ben Rortvedt from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. Trevino heads to the shelf after hitting just .219 (21-for-96) with two doubles, three home runs and 11 RBI in his first 30 […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Remains Out Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (knee) remains out of the team's starting lineup on Thursday against the New York Yankees. Fantasy managers should consider Guerrero to be day-to-day after his MRI exam didn't show any structural damage to his injured right knee. Hopefully, the 24-year-old All-Star slugger will be able to return […]

Anthony DeSclafani To Start Friday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani (toe) will make the start on Friday against the Miami Marlins. DeSclafani was bothered by a right-toe injury in his last start on Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, when he allowed three runs on five hits while walking one and striking out two in five innings in a […]

Braves Option Braden Shewmake To Triple-A

The Atlanta Braves optioned infield prospect Braden Shewmake to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday. Shewmake, the team's No. 6 prospect per MLB Pipeline, just wasn't seeing enough playing time in Atlanta to justify keeping him around any longer. The 25-year-old shortstop saw action in just two games and went hitless in four plate appearances with a […]

Steelers Give Mitch Trubisky A Two-Year Extension

The Pittsburgh Steelers and quarterback Mitch Trubisky agreed to an undisclosed two-year contract extension on Thursday that also lowers his salary cap number for the 2023 season -- it was previously at $10 million. Trubisky began last season as the starter under center for the Steelers, but he finished the year as the backup to […]

David Ojabo Past His Achilles Injury

Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker David Ojabo (Achilles) is fully healthy and is determined to make the impact that he couldn't during his rookie season after suffering a torn Achilles last March at Michigan's Pro Day. Ojabo saw significant action in just one game, the regular season finale, in 2022. His upper body is noticeably bigger […]

Texans Sign Byron Cowart

The Houston Texans signed veteran free-agent defensive tackle Byron Cowart to an undisclosed deal on Thursday, according to a source. Cowart signed a deal with the Kansas City Chiefs in March but was released on May 10. The 26-year-old quickly latches on with the Texans. He spent the 2022 season with the Indianapolis Colts, playing […]

Edward Cabrera Develops Blister In Wednesday's Start

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Edward Cabrera (finger) showed his high-end talent in a start on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals, but he left his outing prematurely after 79 pitches due to a blister on his right middle finger. Cabrera's final line was two runs allowed over five innings while striking out six and not walking […]

Jorge Mateo Back In Lineup Thursday

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo (leg) is back at shortstop and is hitting seventh in the batting order on Thursday against left-hander Tyler Anderson and the Los Angeles Angels. Mateo was dealing with some leg soreness and didn't play on Wednesday, but he's back in there a day later. The 27-year-old Dominican has cooled off […]

Nationals Sign Franmil Reyes To Minor-League Deal

The Washington Nationals signed free-agent outfielder Franmil Reyes to a minor-league deal on Thursday, according to a source. Reyes went 11-for-59 (.186) for the Kansas City Royals with two home runs, seven RBI, four walks and 24 strikeouts in 19 games before he was cut. The 27-year-old right-handed power hitter will resurface in the minors […]

Liam Hendriks To Throw Live Batting Practice Friday

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks is headed back to Chicago this week following his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte less than six months after he was diagnosed with Stage 4 non-Hodgkins lymphoma. The plan is for him to throw live batting practice on Friday, and if it goes well, he should be back […]

Francisco Alvarez, Mark Vientos Resting Thursday

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez and rookie third baseman Mark Vientos are both out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Alvarez is a bit dinged up and will receive a day off behind the plate after he hit a big three-run home run in Wednesday's 10-inning victory. The 21-year-old […]

Starling Marte Out With Hand Injury

New York Mets manager Buck Showalter said that outfielder Starling Marte (hand) is out of Thursday's lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays after he was hit by a pitch in the hand on Wednesday. The Mets don't sound very concerned with Marte's injury, even though he was sent for X-rays. With Marte out Thursday, Jeff […]

Wander Franco, Yandy Diaz Absent Against Mets

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco and infielder Yandy Diaz (groin) are not playing on Thursday against right-hander Tylor Megill and the New York Mets. Franco is getting his first day off this month, while Diaz will take another day off to rest his injured groin. Taylor Walls is starting at the 6 for Franco […]

Cedric Mullins Taking Thursday Off

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Angels and left-hander Tyler Anderson. The O's will give Mullins a rest against a left-handed hurler in this one, even though he's been better against southpaws this year with a .298 average (14-for-47). Overall, the 28-year-old is hitting […]

Dayo Odeyingbo Feeling Stronger

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo (Achilles) is up to 285 pounds right now after putting on 11 pounds of muscle, and he said he feels that his Achilles is getting stronger this offseason and it's getting back to where it's supposed to be. The 23-year-old is now two years removed from tearing his Achilles […]

Steelers Sign Luq Barcoo

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed free-agent cornerback Luq Barcoo to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday. Barcoo played for the San Antonio Brahmas in the XFL this spring and finished the season with 31 tackles, one sack and one interceptions. He was initially signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2020 as an undrafted free agent. The […]

Jaylon Moore Placed On Injured Reserve

The Jacksonville Jaguars placed wide receiver Jaylon Moore (undisclosed) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday and signed linebacker Willie Taylor III in a corresponding move. It looks like Moore will miss all of the 2023 season after he signed a Reserve/Futures contract with the team following last year. The 25-year-old pass-catcher has bounced around with a […]

Vikings Sign Zach Ojile, Sam Schlueter

The Minnesota Vikings signed fullback Zach Ojile and offensive lineman Sam Schlueter to undisclosed deals this week after both players took part in the team's rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. Both players are Minnesota natives, with Ojile playing at University of Minnesota - Duluth, while Schlueter played at the University of Minnesota. Ojile stands […]

Carl Lawson Agrees To Restructured Deal

New York Jets defensive end Carl Lawson agreed to a restructured contract on Thursday, according to a source. Lawson was due a non-guaranteed $15 million this year, but he'll now be due a base value of $9 million, with $8 million of it guaranteed. Lawson will have $3 million more available in incentives. The restructure […]

Rams Sign Tyler Hudson, Jaiden Woodbey

The St. Louis Rams signed undrafted rookie wide receiver Tyler Hudson and safety Jaiden Woodbey to undisclosed deals on Wednesday. The Rams are bringing Hudson back after waiving him earlier in the week. At the University of Louisville last year, he caught 69 passes for 1,034 yards and two touchdowns. Hudson will attempt to impress […]

Samori Toure, Jayden Reed To Battle For No. 3 Job

Barring the addition of a veteran receiver, Green Bay Packers wide receivers Samori Toure and rookie Jayden Reed are expected to battle for the No. 3 job behind Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs, beginning in organized team activities. Toure was only targeted 10 times in 2022, catching five of them for 82 yards and a […]

Matt Ryan Unlikely To Play Again

Free-agent quarterback Matt Ryan, who announced he's joining the broadcast booth for the 2023 season, said it's unlikely that he'll play in the NFL again. "All the stars would have to [align]. I've just learned… in the 15 years I've played, to not shut any doors," Ryan said. The former MVP made it clear he […]

Vikings Sign Jordan Addison To Rookie Deal

The Minnesota Vikings signed first-round wide receiver Jordan Addison, who was the 23rd overall pick of this year's NFL draft, to his four-year rookie deal on Wednesday, according to a source. Durability could be an issue for the 21-year-old pass-catcher at the next level, as he stands at just 5-foot-11, 173 pounds, but he was […]