Manny Machado Takes Grounders Wednesday

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (hand) took groundballs for the first time on Wednesday since fracturing his left hand and said he felt "all right" afterward. Machado still hasn't taken batting practice, but that's the last remaining hurdle for him. It's unlikely he'll be back from the injured list by Friday when he's […]

Lamar Jackson Expects To Run Less In 2023

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson talked quite a bit with the media on Wednesday at organized team activities about throwing more and running less in 2023 in offensive coordinator Todd Monken's new offensive scheme. Monken already hinted at the same thing earlier this offseason, and it makes sense given that Jackson has missed important games […]

Matthew Stafford Throwing At OTAs

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (neck) is back throwing at organized team activities after an elbow issue prevented him from doing so last year. A neck injury also knocked him out for the final seven games of the 2022 season, but he's healthy now despite wearing a sleeve covering his right leg. "I'm just […]

Luis Robert Jr. Says He'll Play Thursday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (hip) said he will play on Thursday against the Detroit Tigers. Robert was pulled from Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Guardians with tightness in his right hip and also didn't play on Wednesday, but he appears to be just fine and isn't expecting to land on the injured […]

Yandy Diaz Out Of Lineup Against Blue Jays

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz is dealing with what manager Kevin Cash called "a family matter" and is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays for the second straight day. The Rays have also called up infielder Vidal Brujan and placed right-hander Zack Littell (shoulder) on the injured list […]

Brandon Lowe Expects To Return Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (neck) said his stiff neck is "100 times better," and he expects to be available off the bench on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. It's highly unlikely he'll start against left-hander Yusei Kikuchi. Lowe expects to be back in the starting lineup on Thursday for the series […]

Reds Bring Up Eduardo Salazar From Minors

The Cincinnati Reds selected the contract of right-hander Eduardo Salazar from Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday and designated right-hander Silvino Bracho for assignment in a corresponding move. Salazar, a Venezuelan native, was signed in 2017. He's had a breakout year in the minors with a 0.51 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 25 strikeouts in 17 2/3 relief […]

Vince Velasquez Likely To Return This Weekend

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton said that starting pitcher Vince Velasquez (elbow) will likely return from the injured list to face the Seattle Mariners this weekend. Mitch Keller and Roansy Contreras are slated to start the first two games of the series, so Velasquez will likely return on Sunday and bump Luis L. Ortiz from […]

Francisco Alvarez Doing The Catching Wednesday

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is starting behind the plate and is hitting ninth in the batting order on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs and right-hander Marcus Stroman. Alvarez got off to a slow start this year, but he's showing signs of why he's one of the top catching prospects in all of baseball […]

Corey Kluber Moving To The Bullpen

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora announced on Wednesday that the team will move right-handed veteran Corey Kluber to the bullpen in the wake of Tanner Houck's latest strong performance. Kluber has earned a trip to the 'pen by going 2-6 with a 6.26 ERA (6.59 FIP), 1.54 WHIP, 18 walks and 34 strikeouts in […]

Carlos Correa Dealing With Plantar Fasciitis

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (foot) has a muscle strain in his left-foot arch and plantar fasciitis. For now, he will avoid a trip to the injured list. "I think we get to Friday and some of our decisions might be made for us," manager Rocco Baldelli said. The Twins scratched Correa from their lineup […]

DJ Fluker Working Out For Eagles Wednesday

Free-agent offensive lineman DJ Fluker, who hasn't played in an NFL game since the 2020 season, is working out for the Philadelphia Eagles on Wednesday, according to a source. Fluker was originally the 11th overall pick of the 2013 NFL draft out of the University of Alabama by the Los Angeles Chargers, but he never […]

Michael Soroka Could Join Atlanta's Rotation

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Michael Soroka limited Triple-A Durham to one run and two hits while throwing 96 pitches and recording eight strikeouts over six innings for Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday night down on the farm. It was his best start of the year, and he could be an option to join Atlanta's rotation at […]

Jose Altuve Not Playing Wednesday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (illness) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Altuve was lifted from Tuesday night's affair early because he was feeling under the weather, and he's also being held out in a matinee contest the following day. The 33-year-old All-Star will also have the team's […]

Brandon Marsh Back In Lineup, J.T. Realmuto Resting

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday against right-hander Zac Gallen and the Arizona Diamondbacks, starting in center field and batting eighth. Meanwhile, catcher J.T. Realmuto will take the day off. In his absence, Garrett Stubbs will do the catching while batting in the nine-hole. Marsh missed the […]

Brandon Woodruff Plays Catch Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (shoulder), who took four to five days off from throwing, was back playing catch on Wednesday. He's been targeting the end of June to return to Milwaukee's starting rotation, but there are many steps ahead, including sustained long toss, bullpen sessions, live batting practice sessions and minor-league rehab starts. […]

Luis Robert Jr. Absent Against Guardians

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (hip) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians. Robert exited Tuesday's game prematurely in the eighth inning due to right-hip tightness, and he's out on Wednesday as a result. The oft-injured 25-year-old is currently being considered day-to-day, but it wouldn't be a surprise […]

Carlos Correa Sitting Out Wednesday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (heel) is not in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants. Correa was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to inflammation in his bruised left heel, and he'll sit out the matinee game as a precaution. It's not a serious injury for Correa, but the Twins will […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Resting Against Phillies

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is resting on Wednesday in the series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies. It will be Gurriel's first day off after starting the team's last nine games. He's currently in the midst of a 13-game hitting streak, going 18-for-54 (.333) during that span with seven doubles, three home runs and […]

Ezequiel Duran Out With Injury Wednesday

Texas Rangers infielder Ezequiel Duran (rib cage) had some rib-cage soreness during a swing on Tuesday night and is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Duran says he's OK and the Rangers are saying he's probably fine as well, but they are giving him the day off as a precaution. […]

Ravens Sign Angelo Blackson

The Baltimore Ravens signed veteran free-agent defensive tackle Angelo Blackson to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday. Blackson played in 32 games (12 starts) for the Chicago Bears over the last two years and recorded 65 tackles (34 solo), 2.5 sacks, four tackles for loss, 10 QB hits, one interception and three passes defensed. The 6-foot-4, […]

Jamin Davis Had Clean-Up Procedure On Knee

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said that linebacker Jamin Davis (knee) had a clean-up procedure on his knee earlier in the offseason and will only take part in walkthroughs at organized team activities this week. Davis suffered a knee injury in Week 17 last year against the Dallas Cowboys and ended the 2022 campaign […]

Armani Rogers Suffers Achilles Injury

Washington Commanders tight end Armani Rogers (Achilles) suffered a non-contact Achilles injury during organized team activities on Tuesday, and there is no timetable for his return. Non-contact injuries are usually never good, so there's a chance Rogers suffered a season-ending Achilles injury. The 25-year-old played in his first NFL season in 2022 in Washington and […]

C.J. Stroud Impressing Coaches Early On

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said that rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud has "done an excellent job" early on during organized team activities. It's good to see Stroud making a strong impression early on, but the Texans won't determine their starting signal-caller until training camp or after. Davis Mills saw the first repetitions at Tuesday's […]

Nico Collins On The Field At OTAs

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (foot) was seen practicing on Tuesday at the first day of organized team activities. Collins' second year in the NFL in 2022 ended after he suffered a foot injury in Week 13, and the 24-year-old pass-catcher finished with 37 catches on 66 targets for 481 yards and two touchdowns […]

Matt Breida Has The Advantage For Backup Job

New York Giants running back Matt Breida was a speedy complement to starter Saquon Barkley, and he also worked well in tandem with the star runner in multi-back packages last year. Gary Brightwell had a group-high 4.5 yards per carry on his 31 rushes for 141 yards. Both Breida and Brightwell played their backup parts […]

Parris Campbell Likely To Get First Shot In The Slot

Given New York Giants wide receivers Wan'Dale Robinson's and Sterling Shepard's season-ending injuries in 2022, newcomer Parris Campbell, who is coming off the best season of his career with 63 catches and 623 yards with the Indianapolis Colts, will likely get the first shot as the team's primary slot option in 2023. The Giants probably […]

Jeremy Hill Announces Retirement

Former Cincinnati Bengals running back Jeremy Hill announced his retirement from professional football this week. Hill was originally a second-round pick (55th overall) by the Bengals in 2014 out of Louisiana State University, and he spent the first four years of his NFL career in Cincinnati before playing for the New England Patriots in his […]

Jose Altuve Leaves With Illness Tuesday

Updating a previous report, Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said that second baseman Jose Altuve (illness) left Tuesday's game early against the Milwaukee Brewers because he was feeling sick. The team is evaluating him. The move to pull the 33-year-old All-Star was a precaution after he went 1-for-3 before departing. Mauricio Dubon replaced him at […]

Julio Teheran Signs Major-League Deal With Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers signed free-agent right-hander Julio Teheran to an undisclosed major-league deal on Tuesday. Teheran became eligible to sign with other teams after he opted out of his minor-league deal with the San Diego Padres on Monday. The 32-year-old veteran hurler hasn't pitched in the big leagues since 2021 and had a 5.63 ERA, […]