Colt Keith Promoted To Triple-A

Detroit Tigers infield prospect Colt Keith was promoted from Double-A Erie to Triple-A Toledo on Monday. The club's No. 1 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, earned the promotion by hitting an impressive .325/.391/.585 with a .977 OPS, a career-high 14 home runs, 18 doubles, two triples, 50 RBI, two stolen bases and 43 runs scored in […]

Luis Robert Jr. Leaves The Yard Twice Sunday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. did all the heavy lifting in Sunday's 4-1 win over the visiting Boston Red Sox on Sunday, going 3-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI and two runs scored. Robert is now up to 21 home runs on the season and has been sizzling-hot in his last eight […]

Rangers Considering Acquiring Andrew McCutchen

The Texas Rangers have considered the possibility of acquiring Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen, but the Pirates aren't prepared to move him yet. The deal would have particular interest to the Rangers if at least one pitcher is part of the deal as well. The Rangers are seeking more production out of their designated-hitter spot, […]

AJ Smith-Shawver Sent To The Minors

The Atlanta Braves optioned right-handed rookie AJ Smith-Shawver to Triple-A Gwinnett after Sunday's game and recalled right-hander Dereck Rodriguez from the minors on Monday in a corresponding move. Smith-Shawver didn't pitch poorly in his first four major-league appearances (three starts), allowing eight runs (five earned) on 13 hits (five homers surrendered) while walking six and […]

Kareem Hunt Plans To Play In 2023

Free-agent running back Kareem Hunt still plans on playing football in 2023 and is confident that he'll be part of a team soon. "I'm just being patient," Hunt said. "I've had some things come up. But right now, I'm enjoying my time with my family. I'm training and working hard and just staying ready." The […]

Anthony Schwartz Faces Uphill Battle To Make The Team

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Anthony Schwartz is facing an uphill battle to make the team during training camp this year with Marquise Goodwin taking over as the vertical stretch receiver, but Schwartz's blazing speed gives him a puncher's chance. If Schwartz can improve his route-running, hands and toughness, he could make a case for himself. […]

David Bell Expected To Make The Team

Cleveland Browns wide receiver David Bell is still in great standing with the team and will make the 53-man roster out of training camp, even though Cleveland has added Elijah Moore, Marquise Goodwin and rookie third-rounder Cedric Tillman since last year. Head coach Kevin Stefanski loved Bell coming out of Purdue and still sees the […]

DeVante Parker Could Become A Cap Casualty

New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker had two of the best catches during mandatory minicamp this offseason, but he could become a salary cap casualty if the team ends up signing free-agent receiver DeAndre Hopkins. Parker has no guaranteed money remaining on his contract, and the Patriots would save more than $6.2 million against […]

Trent Brown Has Disappointing Offseason

New England Patriots offensive tackle Trent Brown, who is coming off a disappointing 2022, skipped organized team activities, missed the start of mandatory minicamp and was relegated to a side field for conditioning. He didn't take a single rep with the offense during spring practices, which isn't the spring you would have liked to see […]

Conor McDermott Could Start At Right Tackle

The New England Patriots signed both offensive tackles Riley Reiff and Calvin Anderson this offseason and offered them more money than Conor McDermott, a sign that McDermott would be buried on the depth chart this year. However, McDermott quietly continues to play well and earned a promotion when Reiff was demoted to the second string […]

Marte Mapu Has Looked The Part

New England Patriots rookie defensive back Marte Mapu (pectoral) wasn't cleared for full contact during offseason workouts after suffering a torn pectoral in March, but it didn't stop him from flying around on defense in the spring. Mapu always seemed to be around the football and impressed the coaches enough to earn playing time at […]

Demario Douglas Impresses During Offseason Workouts

There was a lot of focus on New England Patriots sixth-round rookie wide receiver Kayshon Boutte after the draft, but Demario Douglas was the more impressive player during offseason workouts. His size at 5-foot-8 could be a long-term issue, but his agility and creativity out of the slot seem to make him a natural fit […]

Jordan Westburg - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Jordan Westburg, SS, Baltimore Orioles ANALYSIS: The Baltimore Orioles are planning to call up top infield prospect Jordan Westburg from Triple-A Norfolk before Monday's game, according to a source. Westburg has hit an impressive .295/.372/.567 with a .939 OPS, 18 home runs, 15 doubles, two triples, 54 RBI, six stolen bases, and 57 runs […]

Jose Altuve Dealing With Sore Heel

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (heel) is dealing with a sore heel from hitting the bag on a bunt single against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday, according to manager Dusty Baker. As a result, he was not in the starting lineup on Sunday in the series finale at Dodger Stadium. The Astros have […]

Orioles To Call Up Prospect Jordan Westburg

The Baltimore Orioles are planning to call up top infield prospect Jordan Westburg from Triple-A Norfolk before Monday's game, according to a source. Westburg has hit an impressive .295/.372/.567 with a .939 OPS, 18 home runs, 15 doubles, two triples, 54 RBI, six stolen bases and 57 runs scored in 67 games for Norfolk to […]

Jordan Hicks Available On Sunday In London

St. Louis Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks (illness), who was unavailable for Saturday's game in London against the division-rival Chicago Cubs due to an illness going around the team's clubhouse, is back with the team on Sunday and is available to pitch. Hicks emerged as the closer with Ryan Helsley (forearm) out and picked up saves […]

Nathan Eovaldi Ironing Out Mechanical Issues

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi said he dealt with a "mechanical issue" during his last start on June 20 against the Chicago White Sox that led to a drop in velocity. Eovaldi went six innings in that game and allowed four runs on five hits (two homers) while walking two and striking out four. […]

Jonathan India Starting On Bench Against Braves

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India will start on the bench on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves. India deserves a day of rest after starting the last 49 games for the Reds. He's also cooled off offensively, going 6-for-39 (.154) with three home runs, six RBI and 11 strikeouts in the last 10 games. Overall, […]

Adley Rutschman Given A Breather Sunday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman is taking the day off on Sunday against the visiting Seattle Mariners. Rutschman had started each of the last 10 games, but it's a good time for a day off for him after he went hitless in 14 at-bats over the last four contests. With the young backstop starting on […]

Jeff McNeil Returns To Lineup Against Phillies

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (wrist) is back at the keystone and is hitting seventh in the batting order on Sunday against right-hander Zack Wheeler and the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies. McNeil was dealing with left-wrist soreness on Saturday and was held out, but it obviously wasn't too serious to keep him sidelined beyond […]

Tim Anderson Getting A Day Off

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson is not in the starting lineup on Sunday as the team takes on the visiting Boston Red Sox. Anderson recently missed five games earlier this week with a shoulder injury, and when he returned on Friday and Saturday, the White Sox had him playing second base. It looks like […]

Sean Murphy Returns To The Lineup Sunday

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (hamstring) has finally returned to the team's starting lineup on Sunday to face the Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Levi Stoudt. He's starting behind the dish and batting fifth in the lineup. Murphy missed the team's last five games, but he was able to get in a pinch-hitting appearance along the […]

Marcus Stroman Leaves London Game Early

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (hand) left Sunday's game against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals in London early with a trainer with one out in the fourth inning. Stroman appeared to shake his right hand after he threw his last pitch, but we'll pass along more information on what is wrong with him once […]

Cedric Mullins Back From Injured List, Hitting Leadoff Saturday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins (groin) was activated from the injured list on Saturday and is immediately back in center field and in the leadoff spot to face Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller. Mullins' injury was never considered very serious to begin win, and he played in three minor-league rehab games before rejoining Baltimore this […]

Cristopher Sanchez Making The Start Against Mets

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez (hand) will make the start on Saturday against the visiting New York Mets. Sanchez was hit on his left hand by a comebacker in his last start last weekend against the Oakland Athletics, but X-rays were negative. The 26-year-old southpaw has made only two starts in 2023 for the Phillies, […]

David Fletcher Joining The Angels

The Los Angeles Angels are recalling infielder David Fletcher from Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday, according to sources familiar with the situation. Fletcher was hitting .383/.432/.478 at Salt Lake with a home run, 10 doubles, two triples, 24 RBI, three stolen bases and 34 runs scored in 43 games. With Gio Urshela (pelvis) out for […]

Sean Murphy Still Not Ready To Return

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (hamstring) remains out of action on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds. Murphy will miss his fifth straight game, but the good news is that he was able to pinch hit on Thursday. Travis d'Arnaud will continue to do the catching duties while batting sixth on Saturday against Reds right-hander Graham […]

Jack Flaherty Scratched From Sunday Start

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Jack Flaherty (hip) has been scratched from his scheduled start on Sunday in London against the division-rival Chicago Cubs due to right-hip tightness, according to manager Oliver Marmol. It's unclear if the injury will force the 27-year-old to the injured list, so fantasy managers will need to check back for more […]

Jordan Hicks Under The Weather, Unavailable Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks (illness) will not be available for the first contest of a two-series set against the division-rival Chicago Cubs in London on Saturday. Hicks is at the hotel sick. A bug is currently floating around in St. Louis' clubhouse. It remains to be seen if Hicks will be feeling any […]

Jordan Walker Feeling Better, Back In The Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Jordan Walker (illness) has returned to the team's starting lineup on Saturday for the first of two games in London against the division-rival Chicago Cubs. Walker is serving as the designated hitter and is batting fifth against Cubs left-hander Justin Steele. The 21-year-old didn't play on Wednesday and then had […]