Mark Leiter Jr. Earns A Hold Friday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. earned his first hold of the season in Friday's 2-0 win over the Texas Rangers when he tossed a scoreless inning with a strikeout in the seventh inning. Starter Marcus Stroman tossed six innings of shutout ball and handed it to Chicago's bullpen. Following Leiter's hold, Michael Fulmer […]

Carter Kieboom Resumes Throwing In Rehab

Washington Nationals third baseman Carter Kieboom (elbow, shoulder), who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, is doing shoulder exercises and has resumed throwing to bases. He made 25 throws on April 5, according to manager Dave Martinez. Kieboom's workload will gradually increase as he works his way back, but there remains no timetable for his […]

Luis Garcia Injured Friday

Washington Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia (hamstring) left Friday's game early against the Colorado Rockies with right hamstring tightness. He appeared to wince as he crossed first base while running out a groundout in the sixth inning of the team's 10-5 win and was replaced in the bottom of the frame by Ildemaro Vargas. Manager […]

Lars Nootbaar Still Having Trouble With Thumb

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (thumb) hasn't played since Opening Day when he injured his left thumb on a slide into third base, but he's scheduled to take batting practice with the team on April 10, according to manager Oliver Marmol. If he can get through that session without pain in his thumb, he […]

Adam Engel Could Return In Late April

San Diego Padres outfielder Adam Engel (hamstring) landed on the 10-day injured list to begin the 2023 season after suffering a left hamstring injury on March 23. However, Engel could be on track to return in late April and is expected to begin playing in extended spring training games at the team's complex in Arizona […]

Joe Musgrove Likely To Make One More Rehab Start

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (toe) is likely to make at least one more minor-league rehab start after giving up three runs (two earned) on five hits while striking out six for Triple-A El Paso on Thursday in 4 1/3 innings. Musgrove is rehabbing from a fractured left big toe, and manager Bob […]

Joey Gallo Goes For Tests

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said that outfielder Joey Gallo (side) has been playing through right side soreness for a few days. The issue didn't resolve with the off day on Thursday and he was pulled early on Friday to avoid making it worse. Gallo went for tests on Friday night, and the team should […]

Joey Gallo Exits Early With Side Soreness

Updating a previous report, Minnesota Twins outfielder Joey Gallo (side) was removed early from Friday's game against the Houston Astros with right side soreness in the sixth inning. We have no idea on what the extent of his injury is, so fantasy managers will have to check back later Friday night or Saturday morning. Before […]

Anthony Richardson Visiting With Raiders Friday

University of Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson is on a visit with the Las Vegas Raiders on Friday, according to sources. He'll then visit with the Carolina Panthers on Sunday and Monday and the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday and Wednesday. In the week of April 16, Richardson is scheduled to visit with the Tennessee Titans, Atlanta […]

Brandon Lowe Out Against Southpaw

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe is not in the starting lineup on Friday against left-hander Ken Waldichuk and the Oakland Athletics. Lowe is off to a poor start at the plate and isn't seeing the ball well off of lefties, so he'll take a seat. In the early going in 2023, he's gone […]

Travis d'Arnaud Resting Friday

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud is not in the team's starting lineup on Friday against the San Diego Padres. Sean Murphy will do the catching and hit fifth in the order against Padres right-hander Nick Martinez. Marcell Ozuna will draw into the lineup as the designated hitter while batting eighth in the lineup. This will […]

Yoan Moncada Back Against Pirates

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (foot) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and left-hander Rich Hill. Moncada is at third base and is batting cleanup in his return. He didn't play on Thursday after fouling a ball off his foot in Wednesday's contest, but the injury obviously […]

Xander Bogaerts Hitting Leadoff For Friars

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts is hitting leadoff on Friday against rookie left-hander Jared Shuster and the Atlanta Braves. Bogaerts has been hitting first for the Padres when they face a southpaw, with outfielder Trent Grisham dropping to the eighth spot in the batting order. The 30-year-old Bogaerts is an absolute must-start in fantasy […]

Oneil Cruz Returns To Lineup Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (face) returned to the starting lineup on Friday against the Chicago White Sox and right-hander Lucas Giolito, starting at shortstop and hitting leadoff. Cruz was removed from the game early on Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox after he collided with third baseman Rafael Devers on a slide into third […]

Alec Bohm, Kody Clemens To Share 1B Playing Time

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson said that infielder Kody Clemens will be the team's first baseman against right-handed pitchers with Darick Hall (thumb) unlikely to return until later this season due to a torn ligament in his thumb that requires surgery. Third baseman Alec Bohm could slide over to first base against left-handed pitchers, but […]

Carlos Rodon To Throw Live BP Monday

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that left-hander Carlos Rodon (forearm) will throw a live batting practice session on Monday. Rodon suffered a left forearm strain in spring training a month ago, and this will be the first time he's faced live hitters since. Barring any setbacks, the 30-year-old southpaw should be around a […]

Michael Harris II Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The Atlanta Braves placed outfielder Michael Harris II (back) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a lower back strain and recalled outfielder Eli White from the minors in a corresponding move. Harris hurt his back on Thursday in the team's home opener when he crashed into the outfield wall, and the Braves were […]

Josh H. Smith Returns For Rangers

Texas Rangers outfielder Josh H. Smith (face) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against the Chicago Cubs and right-hander Marcus Stroman. Smith is starting in left field and hitting ninth in the batting order. The 25-year-old outfielder will return to action for the first time since getting hit in the face by a […]

Luis Severino Could Throw A Bullpen Sunday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (lat) said he could throw a bullpen session on Sunday. He was able to throw at 120 feet on Thursday and is getting closer to making his 2023 season debut for the Yankees. The 29-year-old right-hander suffered a low-grade lat strain in spring training after dealing with lat […]

Brandon Crawford Back In The Lineup

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (forearm) is back in the team's starting lineup on Friday against right-hander Brad Keller and the Kansas City Royals. He's starting at the 6 and batting seventh in the lineup. Crawford didn't play on Thursday due to mild left forearm tightness, but he's back in action a day later. […]

Seiya Suzuki, Brandon Hughes Starting Rehab Assignments

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (oblique) and relief pitcher Brandon Hughes (knee) will both begin their minor-league rehab assignments with Triple-A Iowa on Saturday. Suzuki is getting a late start to the 2023 campaign due to an oblique injury that he suffered in spring training, but he's nearing a return and will be an everyday […]

Justin Verlander Expects To Return In April

New York Mets starting pitcher Justin Verlander (shoulder) said he's increased his throwing intensity to 75 percent and that he's "really close to being able to take off the leash." Verlander expects to be back well before the end of April after an MRI exam showed reduced inflammation in his right shoulder. The 40-year-old three-time […]

Josh Donaldson Not In Friday's Lineup

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles. Donaldson tweaked his hamstring in Wednesday's game and will remain out of action on Friday despite having a day off on Thursday. The Yankees don't think his injury is serious, though, so the 37-year-old could […]

Darick Hall Lands On Injured List, Needs Surgery

The Philadelphia Phillies placed infielder Darick Hall (thumb) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 6) with a right thumb sprain on Friday and recalled infielder Kody Clemens from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. The Philadelphia Inquirer's Scott Lauber reports that Hall will have surgery next week to fix a torn ligament […]

Brandon Marsh Back In Lineup Against Reds

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (ankle) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against right-hander Hunter Greene and the Cincinnati Reds. Marsh is starting in center field and hitting ninth in the batting order. The 25-year-old was scratched from the lineup on Wednesday and didn't have to miss a game at all after Thursday's […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Back In Lineup Friday

Miami Marlins second baseman/outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against the New York Mets and right-hander Tylor Megill, starting in center field and batting cleanup. Chisholm suffered a shoulder stinger in the game on Wednesday, but the injury wasn't serious and Thursday's off day after a postponement gave […]

Charges Being Refiled Against Joe Mixon

The city of Cincinnati is refiling a first-degree misdemeanor charge of aggravated menacing against Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon. The 26-year-old running back was initially charged in early February before it was dismissed the next day. He will have to appear in court on April 19, and Mixon will once again face the possibility […]

Rasheem Green Signs One-Year Deal With Bears

Former Houston Texans free-agent defensive lineman Rasheem Green signed an undisclosed one-year deal with the Chicago Bears on Thursday, according to a source. Green was originally a third-round pick by the Seattle Seahawks in 2018 out of the University of Southern California, and he spent the first four seasons of his career in Seattle before […]

Eric Stokes May Miss Start Of The Season

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said the hope is to get cornerback Eric Stokes (ankle) back "as soon as possible," which means he may not be ready for the start of the 2023 season after suffering a significant ankle injury last year. Stokes injured his ankle in Week 9 of 2022 and is […]

Shaquille Leonard Feeling Better After Surgery

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back) said he's feeling back to his normal self after having a second back surgery that cut his 2022 season short. "I will be back to the guy on the field who punches the ball out, creates turnovers, leadership, energy, whatever. I have to make sure I remember the times […]