Mekhi Becton Down To 350 Pounds

New York Jets left tackle Mekhi Becton (knee) is down to around 350 pounds this offseason. The 2020 first-rounder weighed as much as 400 pounds a couple years ago and is determined to right his career as he looks to bounce back from his second knee surgery. The Jets have been non-committal on Becton's fifth-year […]

Jets Want To Sign Ben Jones

The New York Jets still hope to sign former Tennessee Titans center Ben Jones. If that plan falls through, they could turn back to Connor McGovern on a one-year deal. McGovern has started 48 games for the Jets from 2020 to 2022, but he has been met with a cold free-agent market so far as […]

Jets Want To Expand Mecole Hardman's Route Tree

Wide receiver Mecole Hardman signed with the New York Jets in free agency this offseason, in part because they promised he'd be able to expand his route tree in their offense. Hardman was used at the line of scrimmage on jet sweeps and bubble screens and on vertical routes, but not much in between. The […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Seeking One-Year, $15 Million Deal

Free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is reportedly seeking a one-year deal for $15 million on the open market this offseason, which is a high price tag for a 30-year-old pass-catcher coming off his second ACL surgery that caused him to miss all of last year. A deal in the $10-12 million range is more […]

Carlos Rodon Set For Another Bullpen Session

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon's (forearm) next step will be a two-up bullpen with hitters possibly standing in the box for the second inning but not swinging, according to manager Aaron Boone. Rodon continues to move forward after suffering a left forearm strain in spring training. The 30-year-old southpaw still has a ways to […]

Trevor Story To Start Throwing In Two Weeks

Boston Red Sox middle infielder Trevor Story (elbow) remains on the same rehab schedule and is set to start throwing in two weeks (14 weeks post-surgery) and hitting in four weeks (16 weeks post-surgery). Story is expected to be out at least through the All-Star break after he had an internal-bracing procedure done on his […]

Joey Bart Going On Injured List

San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart (back) is going on the injured list on Sunday with a mild back strain. Sean Hjelle is now active, but the Giants will go with Roberto Perez and Blake Sabol at the catcher position for now with Bart sidelined. Sabol is a Rule 5 pick, so the Giants are […]

William Contreras Resting Against Cubs

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras is getting the day off on Sunday in the series finale against the Chicago Cubs. In his place, Victor Caratini will do the catching and will hit seventh against Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon. Contreras will get his first day off of the season after going 2-for-8 with two RBI and […]

Gunnar Henderson Starting At Shortstop Sunday

Baltimore Orioles infield prospect Gunnar Henderson is getting the start at shortstop on Sunday and is hitting fifth in the batting order against the Boston Red Sox and right-hander Tanner Houck. Jorge Mateo (hand) is sitting out this one due to a cut that he's dealing with on his hand. The 21-year-old Henderson has played […]

CJ Abrams Not In Sunday's Lineup

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams is getting the day off on Sunday. In his place, Ildemaro Vargas is starting at shortstop and is hitting seventh in the batting order against left-hander Jared Shuster and the Atlanta Braves. It has been a rough start to the 2023 regular season for Abrams, who has gone 0-for-7 at […]

Corey Dickerson Placed On Injured List With Calf Strain

Washington Nationals outfielder Corey Dickerson (calf) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with a left calf strain. In a corresponding move, the team recalled outfielder Stone Garrett from Triple-A, and he could see some playing time in left field alongside Alex Call with Dickerson on the shelf. Call is starting in left […]

Robbie Ray Has Grade 1 Elbow Strain

An MRI exam on Seattle Mariners left-hander Robbie Ray (elbow) on Saturday morning revealed a Grade 1 elbow strain. He will be shut down for two weeks and then be re-evaluated to see if he can resume throwing. Ray said he felt his forearm get tight in the second inning of his first outing of […]

Joey Wiemer Hitting Ninth In MLB Debut

Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Joey Wiemer was officially promoted from the minors and will make his major-league debut on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs and left-hander Justin Steele. Wiemer is starting in center field and hitting ninth in the batting order. The team's No. 3 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, almost made the club outright out […]

Nick Madrigal In, Patrick Wisdom Out Saturday

Chicago Cubs infielder Nick Madrigal is making his first start of the 2023 season on Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers and right-hander Brandon Woodruff. Madrigal is starting at third base and hitting eighth, while Patrick Wisdom will start on the bench. The Cubs could have a revolving door at the hot corner this year with […]

Julio Rodriguez Hits Two Doubles In Loss Friday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez went 2-for-5 with two doubles, an RBI, run scored and two strikeouts in the team's 9-4 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night in the second game of the season. It was nice to see Rodriguez get into the hit column after he went hitless on Opening Day on […]

Lars Nootbaar On The Bench Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Alec Burleson will get the start in left field in the team's second game of the season, and he'll hit second against Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman. On Opening Day on Thursday, Nootbaar was in the […]

Garrett Whitlock Gives Up A Run In Rehab Outing

Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock (hip) made a minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Worcester on Friday and allowed one run on six hits while walking one and striking out six over four innings of work. The Red Sox slow played Whitlock in spring training after he had surgery on his hip last September. The […]

Joey Votto Heads Out On Rehab Assignment

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (biceps, shoulder) was sent out on a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Saturday. Votto began the 2023 regular season on the 10-day injured list after having surgery to fix a torn left biceps and torn left rotator cuff in August of last year. If the 39-year-old left-handed […]

Michael Massey Not Playing Saturday

Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey is not in the starting lineup on Saturday for the team's second game of the season against the Minnesota Twins. Instead, Nicky Lopez will man the keystone and hit ninth against Twins right-hander Sonny Gray. Massey started at second and hit sixth in the Opening Day lineup on […]

Willson Contreras Out Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras (knee) is out of the starting lineup on Saturday. Andrew Knizner is doing the catching and is batting eighth against Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman. Contreras left the Opening Day game early on Thursday with a knee contusion, but X-rays turned up negative on Friday and he's currently […]

A.J. Puk Picks Up Save For Marlins Friday

Miami Marlins left-handed reliever A.J. Puk picked up his first save of the season in Friday's 2-1 win over the division-rival New York Mets. Dylan Floro worked a scoreless eighth inning for the hold, and manager Skip Schumaker decided to call on Puk for the save in a 2-0 ballgame in the ninth inning. The […]

Mariners Acquire Nick Solak From Reds

The Seattle Mariners acquired outfielder Nick Solak from the Cincinnati Reds on Friday in exchange for cash considerations. The move comes after the Reds designated Solak for assignment on Thursday, and he'll report to Triple-A Tacoma to begin the 2023 season. The 28-year-old former second-rounder of the New York Yankees in 2016 hit a combined […]

Justin Verlander Does Some Light Throwing

New York Mets starting pitcher Justin Verlander (shoulder) did some light throwing on Friday, as expected. Verlander opened the 2023 regular season on the 15-day injured list with a right teres major strain. With the blessing of team doctors, he intends to continue playing catch as he recovers, which will allow him to avoid a […]

Gavin Sheets, Oscar Colas Starting On Friday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Gavin Sheets and outfielder Oscar Colas are both in the starting lineup on Friday against the Houston Astros and right-hander Cristian Javier. Andrew Vaughn will start on the bench. Sheets is at first base and is batting sixth, while Colas is in right field and hitting eighth in the order. The […]

Paul Sewald Picks Up Win On Opening Day

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Paul Sewald picked up his first win of the season on Opening Day on Thursday night in the 3-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians. Sewald worked a perfect eighth inning and struck out one, while Andres Munoz got the save after giving up two hits in a scoreless ninth inning. The […]

Garrett Whitlock Making Rehab Start Friday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock (hip) is making a minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Worcester on Friday and then again likely on April 5, so it's a good guess that he'll make his 2023 regular season debut on April 11 against the Tampa Bay Rays on the road. Whitlock is currently on the 15-day […]

Josh Rojas Hitting Leadoff Against Dodgers

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Josh Rojas is starting at third base and is hitting leadoff on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Dustin May. Rojas didn't get the start on Opening Day on Thursday, with Evan Longoria starting at the hot corner instead against a left-handed pitcher. Longoria will be on the bench to […]

Corey Julks Making MLB Debut Against White Sox

Houston Astros outfielder Corey Julks is making his major-league debut on Friday against right-hander Lance Lynn and the Chicago White Sox. Julks is serving as the designated hitter and is batting sixth in the lineup. Yainer Diaz was the team's DH on Opening Day on Thursday. Julks is the team's No. 30 prospect, per MLB […]

Opt-Out Clause The Sticking Point For Bryan Reynolds Extension

An opt-out clause is the current sticking point in contract-extension negotiations between the Pittsburgh Pirates and outfielder Bryan Reynolds, according to a major-league source. Neither side has broken off talks, which means they could still reach a deal in the next few days. The two sides have found common ground over the last few days, […]

Corbin Carroll Hitting Fifth Against Right-Hander

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll hit seventh in the batting order on Opening Day on Thursday against Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Julio Urias. With right-hander Dustin May on the mound for LA on Friday, Carroll will be bumped up to fifth in the order. He's also starting in left field after playing center field on […]