Nick Madrigal Starting At Third Base Friday

Chicago Cubs infielder Nick Madrigal is getting the start on Friday at third base and is hitting ninth in the batting order against left-hander Julio Urias and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Madrigal hasn't been playing every day for the Cubs yet in 2023, but when he's gotten his chances, he has been hitting. In his […]

Jameson Taillon Playing Catch, Codi Heuer To Throw Sim Game

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (groin), who landed on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with a left groin strain, played light toss on Thursday and will do so again on Friday. Meanwhile, right-hander Codi Heuer (elbow) will throw a one-inning simulated game in Arizona on Saturday. Taillon's injury isn't too severe, so there's […]

Cubs Send Javier Assad Back To Minors

The Chicago Cubs optioned right-hander Javier Assad to Triple-A Iowa on Friday and recalled right-hander Jeremiah Estrada from Iowa in a corresponding move. Assad was an emergency call-up as a spot starter against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night after Jameson Taillon (groin) landed on the injured list. The 25-year-old allowed two runs on […]

Freddie Freeman Steals His First Base Of The Year

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman swiped his first bag of the season in Thursday night's 6-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs. At the plate, Freeman went hitless in four at-bats with one walk. While the 33-year-old left-handed slugger didn't get a hit in the game, he extended his on-base streak to six games […]

Tanner Houck To Make At Least One More Start

The Boston Red Sox's starting rotation is getting crowded after Brayan Bello came back on Monday and with left-hander James Paxton's (hamstring) season debut on the horizon. Right-hander Tanner Houck made a strong case for one of the five or six spots on Thursday by going a career-high seven innings in an 11-5 win over […]

Mookie Betts Back In Right Field, Leadoff Spot Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder/second baseman Mookie Betts is back in the starting lineup on Friday against the Chicago Cubs and left-hander Drew Smyly after missing two games while on the paternity list this week. Betts is back in right field and is hitting in his usual leadoff spot for the Blue. The 30-year-old was activated […]

Twins Finalize Extension With Pablo Lopez

The Minnesota Twins announced on Friday that they have finalized a four-year, $73.5 million contract extension with starting pitcher Pablo Lopez. He will remain with the organization through the 2027 season after Minnesota acquired him from the Miami Marlins in the winter in a deal that sent 2022 American League batting champion Luis Arraez to […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Accused Of Assaulting A Woman

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has reportedly been named as a suspect in an assault investigation in Los Angeles. Beckham, who recently signed a one-year, $18 million deal with Baltimore, is accused of grabbing a woman's throat, according to TMZ. The two reportedly stayed at the West Hollywood hotspot Delilah after the alleged […]

Jameson Williams, Quintez Cephus Suspended For Gambling

The NFL has suspended five players on Friday, including Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams, for violations of the league's gambling policy, according to sources. Lions receiver Quintez Cephus and safety C.J. Moore and Washington Commanders defensive end Shaka Toney are suspended indefinitely (at least for one year). Williams and Lions receiver Stanley Berryhill will […]

Commanders Happy With Their Quarterback Situation

The Washington Commanders continue to say that they are happy with their current quarterback situation despite their recent visit with University of Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker. As things stand now, second-year QB Sam Howell will compete with veteran Jacoby Brissett for the starting gig in 2023. Howell, a fifth-rounder last year, impressed the coaches and […]

Allen Robinson II's Contract Reworked

As part of the trade to the Pittsburgh Steelers, former Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Allen Robinson II's contract has been reworked, according to a source. The Rams will pay $10 million total in 2023, and the Steelers will give him a $3.835 million signing bonus and a base salary of $1.165 million. Robinson will […]

Chargers Expected To Target Pass-Catcher In Early Rounds

The Los Angeles Chargers have been adamant about targeting a pass-catcher in the early rounds of this year's draft, according to sources close to the team. Quarterback Justin Herbert is in dire need of another playmaker with receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams battling durability issues. The Bolts are looking for speed on the perimeter, […]

Don't Rule Out Cornerback For Raiders At No. 7

Las Vegas Raiders general manager Dave Ziegler and head coach Josh McDaniels said at the owners' meetings that they will select the best player available at No. 7 overall in the first round of next week's draft, regardless of position. They have hosted several players on top-30 visits recently, including all of the top quarterback […]

Chiefs Expected To Be Aggressive In This Year's Draft

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach is always thinking about moving up in the draft, and ESPN's Matt Miller expects the Chiefs to be aggressive throughout draft weekend with 10 total picks. Wide receiver is the position that makes the most sense for a possible move up for the Chiefs, who lost JuJu Smith-Schuster […]

Eagles Hire Matt Patricia As Defensive Assistant

The Philadelphia Eagles hired former Detroit Lions head coach and New England Patriots assistant Matt Patricia as a senior defensive assistant on Thursday, according to sources. "Obviously his résumé speaks for itself. It gives you a great mind in there that's done it at the highest level," head coach Nick Sirianni said. Patricia was New […]

Yankees Return Josh Donaldson From Rehab Assignment

The New York Yankees returned infielder Josh Donaldson (hamstring) from his minor-league rehab assignment on Thursday. Donaldson's current rehab assignment will come to an end, but he won't be returning to the Yankees' big-league roster just yet. The 37-year-old veteran has had a setback while recovering from a right hamstring strain and is waiting for […]

Jorge Polanco Close To Returning

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said that infielder Jorge Polanco (knee) is "pretty close to coming back" and that the plan was to figure it out with the team's brass after Thursday's game. MLB.com's Do-Hyoung Park said he wouldn't be surprised if Polanco was activated from the injured list early in the upcoming homestand, which […]

X-Rays Show No Breaks For Kenta Maeda

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda's (ankle) X-rays showed no breaks after he was hit by a comebacker in his left ankle on Thursday in his outing against the Boston Red Sox. He has been walking around on his own and didn't even have his ankle wrapped. Maeda will see how he feels on Friday […]

Liam Hendriks Is Cancer-Free

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks posted on his official Instagram account that he is in remission and is cancer-free. Hendriks started his final round of chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in early April and is now cancer-free, although the White Sox haven't given any sort of timetable for when he might rejoin the team […]

Mookie Betts Back From Paternity List, Evan Phillips On Paternity List

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated outfielder Mookie Betts from the paternity list on Thursday, although he did not get the start against the Chicago Cubs. The Dodgers also recalled right-hander Andre Jackson, optioned infielder Yonny Hernandez and placed right-hander Evan Phillips on the paternity list. Betts missed the last two games, but he entered the […]

Will Smith Not Expected To Play In Cubs Series

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he doesn't expect catcher Will Smith (concussion) to return during this week's four-game series against the Chicago Cubs, but the backstop is improving. The Dodgers were hoping that Smith would be able to return for the first game of the series against Chicago on Thursday, but now they'll […]

Jameson Taillon Goes On Injured List Thursday

The Chicago Cubs placed starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (groin) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with a left groin strain and recalled right-hander Javier Assad from Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move. Taillon was scheduled to start on Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers but landed on the injured list instead. His groin strain […]

Bryce Harper Could Return In May

There's a chance that Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) could return in the middle of May if his follow-up exam with Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles at the start of May goes well. "If we get clearance from the doctor, then we'll see when he can start DHing," manager Rob Thomson said. "But […]

Mookie Betts Remains Out Thursday Against Cubs

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder/second baseman Mookie Betts, who is on the paternity list this week, remains out of the team's starting lineup on Thursday against the Chicago Cubs. Fantasy managers should expect him to return to the team's lineup on Friday, possibly at shortstop with Miguel Rojas (hamstring) now on the injured list. Betts is […]

Yankees Sign Kole Calhoun To Minor-League Deal

The New York Yankees announced on Thursday that they signed free-agent outfielder Kole Calhoun to a minor-league deal. Calhoun signed with the Seattle Mariners in the offseason but became a free agent when he didn't make the Opening Day roster out of spring training. The 35-year-old veteran outfielder played in 125 games with the Texas […]

Hunter Greene To Start Sunday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene (leg) is listed as the team's probable starter on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Vince Velasquez. Greene suffered a right tibia contusion in his last start on Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays after he was hit in the leg by a comebacker, but the injury isn't […]

Edmundo Sosa Still Out Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Edmundo Sosa (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Colorado Rockies. Sosa will be missing his fifth straight game after suffering a lower back injury last weekend. There's a chance that the 27-year-old will need to go on the injured list if his injury doesn't improve by the […]

Elly De La Cruz Activated From Minor-League Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds activated top prospect Elly De La Cruz (hamstring) from the minor-league injured list on Thursday. De La Cruz will be making his 2023 season debut with Triple-A Louisville when he gets into a game. The 21-year-old shortstop suffered a left hamstring strain at the end of spring training, and he slashed an […]

Tony Gonsolin Fans Seven In Rehab Start Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin (ankle) was removed from his minor-league rehab start on Thursday for Triple-A Oklahoma City after three innings. Gonsolin threw 57 pitches in the outing and allowed a two-run home run while also striking out seven and walking two. It was his first game action since getting injured in […]

Luis Severino Throws Live Batting Practice Thursday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (lat) threw live batting practice and some pitches in the bullpen on Thursday morning. He threw 35 pitches in total. Severino will see how he feels on Friday, but he thinks the plan is for him to head to Tampa and throw another live batting practice session before […]