Dansby Swanson Returns To Face Cardinals

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (wrist) is back at shortstop and is hitting fifth in the batting order on Saturday for the first of two games in London against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Adam Wainwright. Swanson was held out of Wednesday's lineup as a precaution and had three days off to get […]

Jack Campbell Adjusting To Nuances Of NFL

Detroit Lions rookie linebacker Jack Campbell is still adjusting to the nuances of the NFL game, and linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard has challenged him regularly this offseason. Head coach Dan Campbell said the rookie has been hard on himself, which can be a "blessing and a curse," because they want him to move past his […]

Christian Gonzalez Lines Up As First-Team Corner

New England Patriots rookie cornerback Christian Gonzalez, the No. 17 overall pick in this year's NFL draft, was lining up as a first-unit left cornerback during offseason practices and caught the eye of his teammates. "He's very athletic. It's pretty effortless the way he does everything -- the way he moves in and out of […]

Emmanuel Forbes Could Be A Game-Changer

Washington Commanders rookie cornerback Emmanuel Forbes was always around the ball and got his hands on numerous passes during spring practices, even intercepting a few. Forbes has impressed coaches and teammates in how he handled workouts, giving them hope that he'll be able to create big plays for the defense. The 22-year-old mostly worked on […]

Will McDonald IV Projects As Situational Pass-Rusher

New York Jets rookie defensive end Will McDonald IV, who was taken with the 15th overall pick in this year's NFL draft, will need to prove that he's big and strong enough to be a quality edge rusher in training camp this summer at 240 pounds. McDonald showed the speed and agility in non-contact offseason […]

Broderick Jones Has Earned Solid Reviews

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie offensive tackle Broderick Jones didn't get first-team repetitions in offseason practices, but he earned solid reviews from his coaches and teammates. Offensive line coach Pat Meyer spoke highly of Jones during mandatory minicamp while also acknowledging a steep learning curve for rookie offensive lineman. "He's talented, he's young, he's athletic, he's got […]

Lukas Van Ness Sees Valuable Offseason Reps

With Green Bay Packers pass-rusher Rashan Gary (knee) still rehabbing last year's knee injury, rookie defensive end Lukas Van Ness, the No. 13 overall pick in this year's NFL draft, received plenty of repetitions with the No. 1 and No. 2 defensive fronts during offseason practices. The rookie showed both power and speed as a […]

Peter Skoronski Likely To Serve As Interior Offensive Lineman

Tennessee Titans rookie offensive lineman Peter Skoronski saw valuable repetitions in offseason practices against Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. Skoronski already stepped into the starting lineup at left guard, which is a position he hasn't played since he was in the sixth grade, and the Titans have also given him snaps at left tackle […]

Darnell Wright Expected To Start At Right Tackle

The Chicago Bears have had a game of musical chairs along their offensive line well into training camp in past offseasons, but this year has been different, as they exited mandatory minicamp knowing their projected five starters. That includes right tackle, where rookie Darnell Wright has been running with the first-team offense since being taken […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Back In Giants Lineup

San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. (side) is back in the starting lineup on Friday and is starting at first base and batting leadoff against right-hander Zach Davies and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Fantasy managers will get Wade back after he missed the last three games due to right-side tightness. The 29-year-old left-hander should […]

Angels Acquire Eduardo Escobar From Mets

The Los Angeles Angels acquired infielder Eduardo Escobar and cash considerations from the New York Mets on Friday in exchange for minor-league right-handers Landon Marceaux and Coleman Crow. Escobar will help the Angels get by the rest of the season after it was announced this week that Gio Urshela will miss the rest of the […]

Michael Wacha To Be Skipped Due To Shoulder Fatigue

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael Wacha (shoulder) is dealing with right-shoulder fatigue, according to manager Bob Melvin. The plan is for Wacha to skip one start and then return to the team's rotation. It's why the Padres are calling up rookie right-hander Matt Waldron from Triple-A El Paso to make his major-league debut in […]

Tim Anderson Remains Out Friday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (shoulder) is still absent from the starting lineup on Friday against the visiting Boston Red Sox. Anderson last started a game on June 17 before exiting early with a right-shoulder injury. He hasn't started since then, although he made a pinch-hitting appearance on Tuesday. Fantasy managers should continue to […]

Matt Manning Goes Four Innings In Latest Rehab Start

Detroit Tigers right-hander Matt Manning (foot) went four innings on Thursday in his latest minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Toledo, and he is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Saturday. In his four innings (73 pitches), Manning allowed no runs and one hit while striking out six, but he also walked five batters. All […]

Tarik Skubal To Make Another Rehab Start

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal (elbow) is scheduled to make another minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Toledo next week. Skubal made his last rehab start on Wednesday for Toledo and allowed two runs on two hits while walking one and striking out four in 2 2/3 frames (52 pitches). The 26-year-old southpaw has a combined […]

Esteury Ruiz Getting A Breather Against Blue Jays

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz is taking the day off on Friday as the team takes on the Toronto Blue Jays. Ruiz will get a normal day of rest to start the weekend after snapping a seven-game hitting streak on Thursday. The 24-year-old speedy Dominican has hit .257 (19-for-74) with five doubles, seven RBI, 11 […]

Ramon Laureano Goes On Injured List With Fractured Hand

The Oakland Athletics placed outfielder Ramon Laureano (hand) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to June 22) on Friday with a fractured right hand and recalled outfielder Conner Capel from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. Laureano will be eligible to return to the team on July 2 after initially injuring his hand last […]

Shane McClanahan's Removal Was Precautionary

Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that he removed left-hander Shane McClanahan (back) from his start early on Thursday against the Kansas City Royals as a precaution due to back tightness. "I'm pretty optimistic that Shane McClanahan is fine," Cash said. McClanahan's back had been an issue before his start […]

Bo Bichette Returns To Face A's

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (thumb) has returned to the starting lineup on Friday against the Oakland Athletics and right-hander James Kaprielian. Bichette is starting at shortstop and hitting in the No. 2 spot in the batting order. He was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to thumb soreness, but he's feeling better after an […]

Josh Donaldson Sitting On Friday

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson is out of the starting lineup on Friday as the team faces the visiting Texas Rangers. Donaldson has gone hitless in 13 at-bats in his last four games, so it's a good time for him to take a break and start on the bench. The recent hitless stretch […]

Daniel Vogelbach Hitting Fifth Against Phillies

New York Mets first baseman/designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach is serving as the designated hitter and is batting fifth for the Mets in the series opener against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Taijuan Walker on Friday. Vogelbach is hitting just .230 (31-for-135) on the season, but he's been on a tear since the team gave […]

Yandy Diaz, Luke Raley Not Playing Friday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz and outfielder Luke Raley (hand) are not in the lineup on Friday against the visiting Kansas City Royals. Diaz is getting a regular day of rest, while Raley will sit out after injuring his right hand on Thursday. Harold Ramirez is playing first base and batting cleanup, while outfielder […]

Kolten Wong Homers For First Time In 2023

Seattle Mariners second baseman Kolten Wong went 2-for-3 with his first home run of the season, an RBI, run scored, a walk and a strikeout in the 10-2 thrashing of the New York Yankees on Thursday. It was a much-needed show of offensive force for the 32-year-old second baseman, who has fallen on hard times […]

Keibert Ruiz Slaps Three Hits In Losing Effort

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in the team's 5-3 loss against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday. Ruiz has now picked up multiple hits in three of his last six games, although he's gone hitless in the other three contests. He's hitting .250 (13-for-52) with a […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Steals 32nd Base Thursday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. went 1-for-5 with a run scored, his 32nd stolen base of the season and a strikeout in the team's 5-1, extra-inning victory over the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday in the series finale. Acuna also secured his spot as a starting outfielder in the 2023 MLB All-Star Game in […]

Marcell Ozuna Goes Deep In Extra-Inning Win

Atlanta Braves outfielder/designated hitter Marcell Ozuna went 1-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, a run scored and a walk in Thursday's 5-1, extra-inning win over the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies. The two-run long ball was Ozuna's 14th home run of the season, and he's now hitting .241 (49-for-203) with seven doubles, 32 RBI and 31 […]

Michael Soroka Throws Seven-Inning Complete Game

Atlanta Braves right-hander Michael Soroka allowed one run on just one hit while walking two and striking out a season-high nine hitters in a seven-inning complete game for Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday in Game 2 of a doubleheader. The 25-year-old had a no-hitter going until he allowed a solo homer in the seventh and final […]

Matt Bush Back From Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers reinstated relief pitcher Matt Bush (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list on Friday and optioned right-hander Trevor Megill to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday in a corresponding move. Bush returns to Milwaukee's bullpen after spending almost two months on the shelf with right-shoulder tendinitis. The 37-year-old veteran right-hander wasn't pitching well before his […]

Huascar Brazoban Picks Up Win Over Pirates

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Huascar Brazoban picked up his second win of the season in the team's 6-4 win over the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. Brazoban entered the contest with a runner on base and two outs in the eighth inning and retired the only batter he faced in one-third of an inning to […]

Pirates Calling Up Nick Gonzales

The Pittsburgh Pirates are calling up infield prospect Nick Gonzales, the No. 7 overall pick in the 2020 draft, on Friday from Triple-A Indianapolis, according to a source. Gonzales is considered the team's No. 5 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and he earned his first major-league call-up by slashing .257/.370/.450 with an .820 OPS, six home […]