Amari Cooper Working On The Side At OTAs

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (core) has been in attendance at organized team activities this week but has been working with members of the training staff on the side and hasn't participated in on-field practice. It's not a surprise given Cooper's experience level and the fact that he had core-muscle surgery in February. The […]

Za'Darius Smith Standing Out At OTAs

In his first year with the Cleveland Browns, pass-rusher Za'Darius Smith, who is the presumed starting left defensive end in 2023, has looked the part in organized team activities this week and seemed to be engaged and involved with his teammates throughout practices. The 30-year-old was acquired from the Minnesota Vikings this offseason and will […]

Jaguars Sign Brandon McManus

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed free-agent kicker Brandon McManus to an undisclosed deal on Thursday, the team announced. In a corresponding move, the Jaguars waived kicker Riley Patterson. After nine seasons in Denver, the Broncos released McManus earlier this week, but he has found a new home quickly. The 31-year-old had one of his worst seasons […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Impressing At OTAs

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire is in great shape this offseason, and head coach Andy Reid noticed he looks quick and strong during organized team activities this week. Edwards-Helaire caught a touchdown down the left sideline from quarterback Patrick Mahomes in 7-on-7 drills on Wednesday. The 24-year-old is stepping up early in the […]

Kyle Hendricks To Come Off Injured List And Start Thursday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) is scheduled to come off the injured list and start against the New York Mets on Thursday, manager David Ross announced after Wednesday's contest. Right-hander Jameson Taillon will be pushed back to Saturday in a better matchup against the Cincinnati Reds. Hendricks, 33, will be making his 2023 […]

Matthew Liberatore To Start Friday

Updating a previous report, St. Louis Cardinals left-handed pitching prospect Matthew Liberatore will make his next start on Friday on the road against the Cleveland Guardians, according to the team. The Cardinals' No. 4 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, impressed with five shutout innings and six strikeouts in his major-league debut against the Milwaukee Brewers on […]

Luis Arraez Injures Leg Wednesday Night

Miami Marlins second baseman Luis Arraez (leg) left Wednesday night's game against the Colorado Rockies as a precaution with a left-leg cramp. Before departing early, Arraez went 1-for-3 with a double, two RBI and one run scored in the eventual 10-2 win over the Rockies. It doesn't sound like a serious injury for the 26-year-old, […]

Patriots Lose Two Days Of OTAs Due To Rules Violation

The New England Patriots are losing two days of voluntary organized team activities this week due to a violation of offseason rules, according to league sources. Another OTA session next week has also been taken away by the league. This isn't the first time head coach Bill Belichick's team has been docked by the league […]

Josh Donaldson Likely To Begin Rehab Assignment Thursday

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring) is likely to begin his minor-league rehab assignment on Thursday with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Donaldson could rejoin the team for their three-game series in Seattle against the Mariners early next week, but more than likely he won't return until the team plays the […]

Giancarlo Stanton Could Go On Rehab Assignment This Weekend

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) will have tests done on Thursday, and he could begin a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend. Manager Aaron Boone expects Stanton to play some outfield on his rehab assignment. Whenever the 33-year-old right-handed slugger returns, he'll play some outfield while also continuing DH duties for the Yanks. […]

Tyler O'Neill Takes Swings Off Tee

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that outfielder Tyler O'Neill (back) took light swings off a tee on Wednesday as he works to restart baseball activities. O'Neill has been on the injured list since May 5 with persistent back pain, but he appears to be making some progress this week. The 27-year-old will surely […]

Luis Urias Starts Rehab Assignment Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Luis Urias (hamstring) is starting his minor-league rehab assignment on Wednesday with Triple-A Nashville. Urias is starting at third base and is hitting second for the Sounds against Triple-A Iowa. The 25-year-old hasn't played since suffering a left-hamstring strain on Opening Day, so he figures to require a lengthy rehab assignment before […]

Matthew Liberatore To Start This Weekend Against Guardians

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that left-handed pitching prospect Matthew Liberatore will start one of the three games this weekend on the road against the Cleveland Guardians. Liberatore dazzled in his MLB debut in a start on May 17 against the Milwaukee Brewers, throwing five scoreless innings while walking three and striking out […]

Danny Jansen Leaves Early With Injury Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen (groin) left Wednesday night's game early against the Tampa Bay Rays due to left-groin tightness. Jansen departed the game after going 0-for-2 at the plate with one strikeout to drop his season average to .207. Alejandro Kirk, who would see more playing time behind the dish if Jansen were […]

Drew Pomeranz Has Cleanup Surgery

San Diego Padres left-handed reliever Drew Pomeranz (elbow) had what manager Bob Melvin described as "a cleanup surgery in his elbow" on Tuesday. There is no timetable for Pomeranz's return, but Melvin said the expectation is that the rehab won't be all that long. The Padres are still hopeful that he'll be able to pitch […]

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 […]