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 […]

Carlos Rodon Shut Down For A Few Days

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back, forearm) will have another CT scan on Thursday and will not throw for a few days, according to manager Aaron Boone. The skipper said the team still thinks Rodon's back injury is a minor issue. The Yankees are playing it very safe with their big offseason acquisition, and […]

Broncos Looking At Centers For Upcoming Draft

The Denver Broncos are doing their due diligence on the centers in this year's draft class. Lloyd Cushenberry III, a third-rounder in 2020, has been inconsistent, and the team wants to create competition for him. However, the Broncos don't pick until the third round (No. 67 overall) and are unlikely to trade up. General manager […]

Tom Brady Non-Committal On Unretiring, Playing For Dolphins

When asked whether there was "any chance you're coming out of retirement and playing for the Miami Dolphins" at eMerge Americas on Thursday at the Miami Beach Convention Center, retired quarterback Tom Brady was non-committal. "I will say now that I'm not affiliated with any team anymore, even though I have strong ties with a […]

Titans Could Trade Up To Select A Quarterback

It's definitely a possibility that the Tennessee Titans go with a quarterback at pick No. 11 in the first round of this year's NFL draft if a top offensive lineman like Ohio State's Paris Johnson Jr. or Northwestern's Peter Skoronski are already gone. However, it's likely that the top-four QB prospects are already gone by […]

Jaguars Could Take Best Player Available In First Round

The Jacksonville Jaguars don't have many clear needs heading into this year's draft, so they might have the luxury of taking the best prospect available at pick No. 24 in the first round next Thursday night. Their priorities seem to be at edge rusher and cornerback, but they could also go offensive tackle to help […]

Colts Expected To Take QB With Fourth Overall Pick

The Indianapolis Colts feel tons of pressure to take a quarterback with their highest draft selection (No. 4 overall) since 2012. Their issues at the position have lingered for too long after Andrew Luck retired, and if they're desperate enough, they could even trade up to No. 3 overall to take a signal-caller they really […]

Chiefs Still Like Jerick McKinnon

The Kansas City Chiefs still like free-agent running back Jerick McKinnon. "He's certainly a guy that we love. Jerick likes to take his time and make sure he's ready to go. Once we get past next weekend, we'll double up (in chatting with him)," general manager Brett Veach said. McKinnon has found a very cold […]

Jaguars Hoping To Extend Evan Engram By Training Camp

Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke said that the goal is to get a long-term contract extension done with franchise-tagged tight end Evan Engram before training camp begins at the end of July. "We're trending in that direction, but we're not there yet. Hopefully we can get that done," Baalke said. Engram won't take part […]

Giants Haven't Made Progress With Saquon Barkley

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen has nothing new to report on contract-extension discussions involving running back Saquon Barkley ahead of next week's NFL draft. "Nothing's changed since we talked at the owners' meetings," Schoen said on Thursday. It doesn't mean that something won't get done between the two sides, but it's not looking […]

Garrett Hampson Steals His First Base Of The Season

Miami Marlins infielder Garrett Hampson went 2-for-4 with a run scored, a walk and two strikeouts in Wednesday's 5-2 extra-inning loss to the San Francisco Giants and also added his first stolen base of the season while starting at shortstop. Hampson could continue to see more starts at the 6 in Miami if Jon Berti […]

Yu Chang Reinstated From Paternity List

The Boston Red Sox reinstated infielder Yu Chang from the paternity list on Thursday and optioned infielder Enmanuel Valdez back to Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Chang was only away from the team for one day. The 27-year-old is back at shortstop and is hitting ninth on Thursday against the Minnesota Twins and right-hander […]

Joey Gallo Goes Deep In First Game Back

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joey Gallo went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, a run scored and a strikeout in the team's 10-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday in his first game back from the injured list. Gallo missed a little time with a minor right intercostal strain, and he showed […]

Christian Arroyo Out Against Twins

Boston Red Sox second baseman Christian Arroyo (hamstring) is not in the team's starting lineup against right-hander Kenta Maeda and the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Arroyo has been out of the team's lineup since injuring his hamstring on Monday, although he should be available off the bench and could return this weekend. Enrique Hernandez will […]

Diamondbacks Designate Madison Bumgarner For Assignment

The Arizona Diamondbacks designated left-hander Madison Bumgarner for assignment on Thursday after four ugly starts to open the 2023 campaign, according to sources. Bumgarner has a 10.26 ERA in his four starts this year and entered the season still owed $37 million on his five-year, $85 million deal that he signed before the 2020 season. […]

Luke Weaver Activated And Starting Thursday

The Cincinnati Reds activated right-hander Luke Weaver (forearm) from the 15-day injured list on Thursday, and he will start against the Pittsburgh Pirates in his season debut. In a corresponding move, right-handed rookie Levi Stoudt was optioned to Triple-A Louisville. Weaver is getting a late start to the season after dealing with right forearm inflammation […]

"Zero Chance" Max Scherzer Doesn't Receive 10-Game Suspension

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer has "zero chance" of avoiding a mandatory 10-game suspension from his ejection on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers for a foreign substance, according to a source. A 2023 MLB memo explicitly says that rosin can be deemed an illegal substance if it is overused. Rosin also isn't […]

Byron Buxton Sitting Out Thursday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Boston Red Sox. It looks to be a normal day of rest for Buxton, who has gone 1-for-19 of late at the plate. With Buxton starting on the bench, Jose Miranda is serving as the designated hitter and is batting […]

Texans Not Sold On QBs Not Named Bryce Young?

ESPN's DJ Bien-Aime is selling the idea that the Houston Texans will pass on a quarterback with their No. 2 overall pick. If they don't take a signal-caller, they'll be starting either Davis Mills, who was tied for the most interceptions last year with 15, or 35-year-old Case Keenum, who has two starts since 2019. […]

Steelers Likely To Target Cornerback, Offensive Tackle In Draft

ESPN's Matt Miller writes that cornerback and offensive tackle are the two positions that come up the most when talking to sources about the Pittsburgh Steelers' draft plans this year. Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr.'s length, aggressive style of play and ability to attack the ball make him a great value and scheme fit […]

Don't Count Out Receiver For Browns In The Draft

Defensive tackle is a clear area of need for the Cleveland Browns heading into next week's NFL draft, but ESPN's Jordan Reid says not to count them out on adding another wide receiver. They'd like more speed at the position, and more vertical ability down the field is seen as a key missing element for […]