Jose Alvarado Could Throw This Week

Philadelphia Phillies left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado (elbow) could begin throwing before the end of the team's six-game road trip on May 17 in San Francisco. Alvarado landed on the injured list on May 10 after having posted a 0.63 ERA in 14 relief outings this year and recording five saves in seven chances. He signed […]

Rays Reinstate Pete Fairbanks From Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated closer Pete Fairbanks (forearm) from the 15-day injured list on Monday and optioned right-hander Chris Muller to Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. Fairbanks only needed one minor-league rehab outing before returning from the injured list, and he'll be available for Tampa's next game on Tuesday against the New York […]

Noah Syndergaard "Good To Go" For Monday's Start

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (finger) threw a bullpen session on Saturday, and the team determined he was "good to go" for his next scheduled start on Monday against the Minnesota Twins. Syndergaard left his last outing last week against the Milwaukee Brewers after just one inning due to his right index finger […]

Jimmy Cordero To Serve As Opener Against Blue Jays

The New York Yankees announced that right-hander Jimmy Cordero will serve as the opener for Monday's contest against the Toronto Blue Jays. Behind Cordero, Jhony Brito appears likely to serve as the bulk reliever, so he'll be the better DFS play to begin the week. The 31-year-old Cordero has been solid for the Yankees so […]

Brett Baty Sitting Against Lefty Monday

New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty is not in the lineup on Monday against left-hander Patrick Corbin and the Washington Nationals. It's the third time in the last four games that Baty has started on the bench for the Mets against a southpaw. The 23-year-old is hitting better against lefties, though, than against righties […]

Isaiah Wynn Signs One-Year Deal With Dolphins

Former New England Patriots first-round offensive tackle Isaiah Wynn signed an undisclosed one-year deal with the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, according to sources. Wynn will add key depth and competition to Miami's offensive line. The 27-year-old missed the end of the 2022 season due to a foot injury, but he's now in Miami and will […]

Matt Ryan Joins Broadcast Booth, Says He's Not Retired

Free-agent quarterback Matt Ryan announced on Twitter that he's joining CBS Sports as an analyst this year, but that he's not retiring from the game. Ryan will be in the broadcast booth in 2023, but he's not closing the book on his NFL career after falling flat for the Indianapolis Colts in 2022. The 37-year-old […]

Brodric Martin Has A Lot Of Upside

Detroit Lions rookie defensive tackle Brodric Martin, who was acquired in the third round of this year's NFL draft, has 35-inch arms and a massive 330-pound frame. He was easily the team's biggest lineman on the field during rookie minicamp over the weekend, and his upside as a space-eating nose tackle is clear as day. […]

Lions Expect Jack Campbell To Make Immediate Impact

The Detroit Lions took linebacker Jack Campbell in the first round of this year's NFL draft because they think he'll make an immediate impact in the middle of their defense. Part of the process from now until Campbell's first NFL game in Week 1 will be honing in on the details. He looks the part […]

Sam LaPorta Puts On A Show At Rookie Minicamp

Detroit Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta was the best player on the field on Saturday at the team's rookie minicamp, and he got plenty of looks from quarterback Adrian Martinez. LaPorta was targeted early and often and caught everything that came his way. His versatility stood out. Detroit used him as an in-line tight […]

Emmanuel Forbes Works In Slot

Washington Commanders first-round cornerback Emmanuel Forbes was deployed strictly on the outside in college because of his high-end coverage instincts, but the Commanders typically lined up in the slot during rookie minicamp over the weekend. The spot makes sense for Forbes if the team looks to keep starters Kendall Fuller and Benjamin St-Juste on the […]

Commanders Want To Get Antonio Gibson More Touches

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said he'd like to get more touches for fourth-year running back Antonio Gibson this year, and Rivera is intrigued by how the versatile Gibson fits into "what Eric Bieniemy wants to do with the offense." In his third year in D.C. in 2022, Gibson had a career-low 149 carries […]

Dalvin Cook Trade Not Imminent

There have been plenty of rumors that the Minnesota Vikings will trade running back Dalvin Cook this offseason, but ESPN's Jeremy Fowler says there is "not a clear-cut avenue for (Dalvin Cook) to be traded, at least at the moment." The right opportunity to move Cook has yet to manifest itself, but nobody should be […]

Freddie Freeman Hits Seventh Homer Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman went 2-for-3 with his seventh home run of the season, a double, three RBI, a run scored and a walk on Friday night in the team's 4-2 win over the division-rival San Diego Padres. Freeman's power stroke has been solid so far in 2023, and he's currently hitting […]

Giancarlo Stanton To Play Outfield When He Returns

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) did some defensive work on Friday, and Boone plans on using Stanton in the outfield upon his return from the injured list. Stanton hasn't played since suffering a Grade 2 left hamstring strain on April 15, and he's slowly making his way […]

Nick Senzel Sitting Out Against Marlins

Cincinnati Reds outfielder/third baseman Nick Senzel is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Miami Marlins. Senzel will take a seat after making 16 straight starts for the Reds. Over that span, he's been electric with a .322 average, three home runs and two stolen bases to raise his season slash line to […]

Reds Recall Levi Stoudt From Triple-A

The Cincinnati Reds recalled right-hander Levi Stoudt from Triple-A Louisville on Saturday and optioned right-hander Kevin Herget to Louisville in a corresponding move. Stoudt will be available in relief on Saturday. The team's No. 14 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, could have a chance to take over left-hander Nick Lodolo's (calf) rotation spot in the short […]

Pete Fairbanks Gives Up A Run In Rehab Outing

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks (forearm) made his first minor-league rehab appearance for Triple-A Durham on Friday night and allowed a run on one hit while walking none and striking out two in two-thirds of an inning. Fairbanks threw two wild pitches as well in his 23-pitch outing. As long as the 29-year-old […]

Corey Seager Gets A Hit In Second Rehab Game

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (hamstring) went 1-for-3 with a run scored while serving as the designated hitter on Friday in his second minor-league rehab game for Double-A Frisco. Seager is expected to play seven innings at shortstop on Saturday, and barring any setbacks, there's a chance he'll return from the injured list to play […]

Nick Lodolo Scratched, Derek Law To Start Saturday

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (calf) has been scratched from his scheduled start on Saturday against the Miami Marlins and has returned to Cincinnati for examination of his sore left calf. In his place, right-hander Derek Law will get the start as the opener. The 25-year-old Lodolo has dealt with a calf issue since spring […]

Jesus Sanchez Back In Action Saturday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez (hamstring) is back in the lineup on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds and right-handed spot starter Derek Law. Sanchez is starting in right field and is hitting fifth in the team's batting order. The 25-year-old injured his hamstring in Wednesday's game and was held out on Friday for the series […]

Calvin Tyler Jr. Among Bengals Undrafted Free-Agent Signings

The Cincinnati Bengals brought in a large group of undrafted free agents that include Utah State running back Calvin Tyler Jr., Tulane safety Larry Brooks, Georgia Tech wide receiver Malachi Carter, Duke linebacker Shaka Heyward, Miami (Ohio) wide receiver Mac Hippenhammer, Auburn wide receiver Shed Jackson, Washington offensive guard Jaxson Kirkland, Tennessee-Chattanooga defensive tackle Devonnsha […]

Cowboys Sign David Durden, Jose Barbon

The Dallas Cowboys signed undrafted free-agent wide receivers David Durden and Jose Barbon on Friday. Both Durden and Barbon join a very crowded Cowboys receiving room heading into offseason workouts, so they'll attempt to impress the coaching staff in order to stick around this summer. Durden, 24, started off at Mercer before transferring to West […]

Broncos Ink 15 Undrafted Free Agents

The Denver Broncos signed 15 undrafted free-agent players on Friday. The list includes South Carolina tight end Nate Adkins, Iowa inside linebacker Seth Benson, Princeton offensive guard Henry Byrd, Jackson State wide receiver Dallas Daniels, Western Colorado cornerback Darrious Gaines, Houston cornerback Art Green, Incarnate Word wide receiver Taylor Grimes, Old Dominion outside linebacker Marcus […]

Lions Sign Keytaon Thompson, Chase Cota

The Detroit Lions signed undrafted free-agent wide receivers Keytaon Thompson and Chase Cota on Friday, in addition to signing South Florida offensive lineman Brad Cecil, Illinois linebacker Isaac Darkangelo, North Carolina State defensive lineman Cory Durden, Baylor offensive lineman Connor Galvin, Marshall cornerback Steven Gilmore, Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim, Notre Dame safety Brandon Joseph, […]

Bryce Young Impresses At Rookie Minicamp

Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich came away impressed with rookie quarterback Bryce Young's handling of the offense during his first practice with the team on Friday. The first overall pick of this year's NFL draft quickly transitioned from working inside the team's practice bubble to taking snaps under center. Young looked cool and collected […]

George Springer Returns To Friday's Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (illness) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against the Atlanta Braves and right-hander Spencer Strider. Springer is starting in right field and hitting in his usual leadoff spot. The 33-year-old has been battling a viral illness and missed the last two games, but he'll be back in […]

Red Sox Acquire Pablo Reyes From A's

The Boston Red Sox acquired minor-league infielder Pablo Reyes from the Oakland Athletics on Friday in exchange for cash considerations. Reyes played in five games for the Milwaukee Brewers last year and has hit .238/.307/.361 with a .667 OPS, 14 doubles, two triples, six home runs, 29 RBI and five stolen bases in 147 big-league […]

Rays Claim Zack Littell Off Waivers From Red Sox

The Tampa Bay Rays claimed right-hander Zack Littell off waivers from the Boston Red Sox on Friday, according to a source. In a corresponding move to open up a spot on the team's 40-man roster, pitcher Garrett Cleavinger (knee) was moved to the 60-day injured list. Cleavinger suffered a season-ending torn right ACL last weekend. […]

Max Scherzer Throws Bullpen, Likely To Start Sunday

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (neck) threw around 35 pitches in his first bullpen session on Friday since being scratched from his start on Tuesday due to neck spasms. Scherzer finished his bullpen with one of his usual fist pumps, so it appears to have gone well and he'll likely take the mound […]