Josh Fleming Starting Against Dodgers Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Josh Fleming is getting the nod as the starter on Sunday in the series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers, so the Rays won't be using an opener with their bullpen being worked a lot of late. Rookie Taj Bradley was expected to get the nod on Sunday, but the Rays […]

Jacob deGrom Mixes In Offspeed Pitches In Latest Bullpen

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (elbow) threw a 31-pitch bullpen session on Friday in Baltimore, and manager Bruce Bochy said he "felt fine" while mixing in sliders and changeups for the first time since suffering from right-elbow inflammation. The Rangers will continue to evaluate deGrom, and they'll have a clearer picture of his timetable […]

Grayson Rodriguez Sent To Triple-A

The Baltimore Orioles optioned rookie right-hander Grayson Rodriguez to Triple-A Norfolk after Friday's game and recalled left-hander Keegan Akin from Norfolk in a corresponding move. Rodriguez has really struggled this month and is now 2-2 with a 7.35 ERA (5.94 FIP), 1.72 WHIP, 21 walks and 56 strikeouts in 45 1/3 innings over his first […]

Carlos Correa Sitting Out, Joey Gallo Returns Saturday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (foot) is out of the starting lineup on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Meanwhile, first baseman/outfielder Joey Gallo (hamstring) is back in there, starting at first base and batting leadoff against Blue Jays right-hander Chris Bassitt. Correa is battling plantar fasciitis in his foot and missed a few games […]

Anthony Volpe Hitting In Nine-Hole Against Padres

New York Yankees rookie shortstop Anthony Volpe has been dropped to ninth in the batting order on Saturday against right-hander Michael Wacha and the San Diego Padres. Volpe earned himself the starting shortstop gig to open the 2023 season because of an impressive spring training, but he's starting to really struggle at the plate. The […]

Javier Baez Starting On The Bench Saturday

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez will start on the bench on Saturday against the Chicago White Sox. It will be the first time that Baez isn't in the team's starting lineup in a month, so it's just a regular day of rest. So far in the month of May, the 30-year-old free-swinger has gone 22-for-92 […]

Luis Robert Jr. Out Against Tigers

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's contest against the Detroit Tigers. Robert dealt with tightness in his hip earlier in the week and didn't play on Wednesday, but this looks to be just a normal day of rest for the oft-injured outfielder. In the two games […]

Ha-Seong Kim Returns To Lineup Saturday

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim (knee) is back in the starting lineup on Saturday and is starting at shortstop and batting eighth against the New York Yankees and right-hander Luis Severino. Kim is starting at the 6 with Xander Bogaerts dealing with some wrist soreness. Kim fouled a ball off his left knee on […]

Xander Bogaerts Out With Wrist Soreness

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (wrist) is out of the lineup on Saturday against the New York Yankees with wrist soreness. It's unknown if the injury is serious enough to potentially land Bogaerts on the injured list, but it could help explain why he's hit just .195 (16-for-82) with only one home run and […]

Jets Sign Jerome Kapp

The New York Jets signed undrafted rookie wide receiver Jerome Kapp to an undisclosed deal this week and placed defensive lineman Bradlee Anae (undisclosed) on the Injured Reserve in a corresponding move. Kapp took part in the team's rookie minicamp earlier this month. In his final collegiate season at Kutztown, he produced 47 catches for […]

Dre Greenlaw Recovering From Finger Surgery

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw (thumb) had a minor procedure after last year to fix an injured thumb, and he's still working his way back, which is why he wasn't taking part in organized team activities this week. Once he's back to full health, Greenlaw expects to absorb everything new defensive coordinator Steve Wilks […]

Chris Moore Willing To Play Any Role

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Chris Moore, who is coming off the best season of his NFL career, will look to be versatile in order to help his new team in 2023. "I can do whatever they need me to do," Moore said. "First, I am a football player, and then I'm a receiver. Whatever they […]

Gary Brightwell Could Be Buried On Depth Chart

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is the team's unquestioned workhorse back. He played 80 percent of the offensive snaps last year. Matt Breida was a speedy complement to Barkley who also worked well in tandem with the star runner in multi-back packages. He's the favorite to be the backup again. Gary Brightwell had […]

Terence Steele Limited At OTAs

Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Terence Steele (knee), who tore his ACL and MCL in his left knee in Week 14 of last season against the Houston Texans, was limited during organized team activities this week. The fourth-year offensive lineman has started 40 games in the last three seasons and is a valuable member of the […]

Marquise Brown Becomes Cardinals' No. 1 Receiver

With the release of wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins on Friday, Arizona Cardinals wideout Marquise Brown now becomes the team's clear No. 1 pass-catcher. Rondale Moore will be looking to overcome his injury issues but will have a big opportunity to make noise if he can stay healthy. Greg Dortch should also see plenty of chances […]

Jordan Akins Eager To Work With Deshaun Watson Again

Cleveland Browns tight end Jordan Akins chose to sign with Cleveland this offseason mainly because it would give him another chance to work with a quarterback he already knew in Deshaun Watson. Akins played his first three NFL seasons with Watson in Houston and enjoyed catching passes from him. The 6-foot-4, 245-pounder will give Watson […]

Elijah Moore Building Chemistry With Deshaun Watson

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore and quarterback Deshaun Watson are already building important chemistry early this offseason when Watson brought a few of the team's veterans to Puerto Rico last week. But Moore has continued to build chemistry with Watson in the first few days of organized team activities this week. He was a […]

Adam Duvall To Start Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Adam Duvall (wrist) will start his minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday with Triple-A Worcester. Duvall resumed hitting off a tee and doing soft toss last weekend, so he's expected to be around three weeks from returning to the major-league roster. The 34-year-old power-hitting outfielder has been rehabbing from a fractured left […]

Chiefs A Potential Landing Spot For DeAndre Hopkins?

The Kansas City Chiefs received permission to talk with free-agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins earlier in the offseason and also spoke to him before the NFL draft, according to sources. His contract was the hurdle, though, and to get something done now after the Arizona Cardinals released him on Friday, his price would have to […]

Danny Jansen Lands On Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays placed catcher Danny Jansen (groin) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 25) on Friday with a left-groin strain and recalled catcher Tyler Heineman from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. Jansen won't return until June now after injuring his groin running to first base in the game on Wednesday […]

Nolan Jones Recalled, Brenton Doyle Not Expected To Go On IL

The Colorado Rockies will recall corner infielder/outfielder Nolan Jones from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday and option first baseman Michael Toglia to Albuquerque in a corresponding move. The belief is rookie outfielder Brenton Doyle (knee) won't land on the 10-day injured list after injuring his knee during a crash into the outfield wall on Thursday. Doyle, […]

Sean Murphy Getting A Breather Friday

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy is getting a day to rest on Friday as the team takes on the visiting Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Taijuan Walker. Murphy has now been out of Atlanta's lineup for two of the last three games, but it hasn't been for a lack of production at the plate. The 28-year-old […]

Cedric Mullins Returns To Lineup Against Rangers

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins is back in the starting lineup and his customary leadoff spot on Friday to face right-hander Jon Gray and the Texas Rangers at Camden Yards. Mullins took a day off on Thursday for personal reasons, but he's back in the lineup and needs to be returned to all starting fantasy […]

Giancarlo Stanton Takes Batting Practice Friday

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) took on-field batting practice off a machine on Friday at Yankee Stadium. Stanton isn't quite ready to begin a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend, but he's expected to go on one early next week. If all goes well next week in live game action, the 33-year-old All-Star […]

Drew Waters Activated And Making Season Debut

The Kansas City Royals reinstated outfield prospect Drew Waters (back, oblique) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and optioned infielder/outfielder Nate Eaton to Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. Waters is starting in center field and batting ninth on Friday against Washington Nationals left-hander Patrick Corbin in his 2023 debut. The 24-year-old is the […]

Ha-Seong Kim Not Playing Friday

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim (knee) is not in the team's starting lineup on Friday as they begin a three-game series in the Bronx against the New York Yankees. Kim was helped off the field by two trainers on Thursday against the Washington Nationals after he fouled a ball off his left knee. However, […]

Yankees Officially Release Aaron Hicks

The New York Yankees officially released outfielder Aaron Hicks on Friday to make room for rookie right-hander Randy Vasquez, who will make his major-league debut on Friday in a start against the San Diego Padres. Hicks was designated for assignment last weekend and went unclaimed on waivers. The Yankees will now pay the majority of […]

Jesus Sanchez Starting Rehab Assignment Friday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez (hamstring) is beginning a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday night. Barring a setback in game action this weekend, Sanchez figures to come off the injured list and rejoin Miami's lineup sometime early next week. The 25-year-old was initially put on the injured list back on May 14 […]

Cardinals Release DeAndre Hopkins

The Arizona Cardinals announced on Friday that they have released wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. The five-time Pro Bowler will now be free to sign with any team this offseason. The 30-year-old may be past his prime at this point, but he can still be productive in the right situation, and he will easily become the […]

Forrest Whitley Dealing With More Shoulder Issues

Houston Astros pitching prospect Forrest Whitley (shoulder) left Thursday night's game at Triple-A Sugar Land after feeling some discomfort in his right shoulder. Whitley's velocity was normal (93-96 mph), and he was removed from the contest as a precaution and is currently being evaluated. Given all of the 25-year-old's issues with shoulder injuries in the […]