Luis Robert Jr. Out With Knee Soreness, Likely to Return on Friday

Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable said that outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (knee) is dealing with knee soreness, which is why he's out of the starting lineup for the second straight day in Wednesday's series finale versus the New York Mets at Citi Field. The good news, though, is that Venable said Robert will likely […]

Byron Buxton Takes On-Field Batting Practice

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (concussion) took on-field batting practice at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Wednesday before the team's series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune's Bobby Nightengale. If Buxton continues to progress well, he could rejoin the big-league roster for the upcoming series in Seattle against the […]

Harrison Bader Missing Another Game

Minnesota Twins outfielder Harrison Bader (finger) will miss Wednesday's series finale against the hosting Tampa Bay Rays. DaShawn Keirsey Jr. will make another start in center field and will bat in the nine-hole against Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen. A sore finger will keep Bader out of action for a third straight game, although the injury […]

Harrison Bader Not Ready to Return

Minnesota Twins outfielder Harrison Bader (finger) will miss another game on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field. DaShawn Keirsey Jr. will make another start in center field and will hit ninth against Rays right-hander Taj Bradley. This will be the second straight game that Bader has missed due to a […]

Carson Kelly Still Under the Weather

Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (illness) remains under the weather and won't start on Tuesday against the visiting Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field. Reese McGuire will do the catching again for rookie right-hander Cade Horton and will bat in the nine-hole against Rockies right-hander German Marquez. Kelly wasn't feeling good on Sunday and was scratched […]

Brendan Donovan Scratched With Hip Tightness

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan (hip) has been scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards due to hip tightness. However, per manager Oliver Marmol, Donovan is expected to return by Wednesday. Nolan Gorman will enter the lineup and play second base while batting seventh against Orioles right-hander Tomoyuki […]

Richard Fitts Activated and Starting on Tuesday

The Boston Red Sox announced on Tuesday that they reinstated rookie right-hander Richard Fitts (pectoral) from the 15-day injured list and optioned right-hander Zack Kelly to Triple-A Worcester after Monday's game in a corresponding move. The team also reinstated left-hander Zach Penrod (elbow) from the 60-day IL and optioned him to Worcester. Fitts is starting […]

J.T. Realmuto Hitting Eighth Against Braves

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is being dropped to eighth in the batting order for Tuesday's divisional clash against the visiting Atlanta Braves and right-hander Spencer Strider. It's the first time that Realmuto has hit this low in a batting order since the 2022 season, but it's justified, as the 34-year-old veteran is showing signs […]

Matt Vierling Goes Back on Injured List With Shoulder Inflammation

The Detroit Tigers placed infielder/outfielder Matt Vierling (shoulder) back on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with right-shoulder inflammation, according to the Detroit Free Press' Evan Petzold. In a corresponding move, outfielder Wenceel Perez (back) was reinstated from the 60-day IL. Vierling started the 2025 season on the IL with a strained right rotator cuff […]

Wenceel Perez Activated and Starting on Tuesday

The Detroit Tigers activated outfielder Wenceel Perez (back) from the 60-day injured list on Tuesday and placed infielder/outfielder Matt Vierling (shoulder) on the 10-day IL in a corresponding move, according to the Detroit Free Press' Evan Petzold. Perez is starting in center field and batting sixth on Tuesday against San Francisco Giants right-hander Logan Webb. […]

Lane Thomas Sitting on Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas will start Tuesday's game against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers at Progressive Field on the bench. Angel Martinez will start in center field and bat ninth against Dodgers right-hander Dustin May. Thomas hasn't had a hit in 14 at-bats while walking twice and striking out seven times in the four […]

Jerar Encarnacion Starting Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jerar Encarnacion (hand) is starting a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday with Triple-A Sacramento, according to the team. Encarnacion is ready to restart his rehab assignment after suffering a setback with Sacramento earlier in May. Barring a setback, the 27-year-old outfielder should be ready to rejoin the Giants major-league roster for […]

Justin Verlander Throws Successful Bullpen Session

San Francisco Giants right-hander Justin Verlander (pectoral) threw a bullpen session on Tuesday that consisted of around 40 pitches and said all went well and that he's "trending forward." Verlander said he has a couple more boxes to check before he can determine if he'll start after his injured-list stint. Depending on how Verlander recovers […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Taking a Seat on Tuesday

San Francisco Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. will retreat to the bench for Tuesday's game in Motown against the hosting Detroit Tigers. Casey Schmitt is making the start at first base and is batting seventh against Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty. The Giants are giving Wade a day off against a right-hander as he continues […]

Nolan Arenado Back in Action Versus Orioles

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (ribs) is manning the hot corner and batting sixth for Tuesday's game in Baltimore against the Orioles and right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano. Arenado was dealing with sore ribs after falling into the crowd to make a catch on Sunday and sat out of Monday's series opener at Camden Yards […]

Cedric Mullins Out Against Right-Hander

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins is starting Tuesday's game against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals at Camden Yards on the bench in favor of Jorge Mateo in center field. Mateo will bat seventh against Cardinals right-hander Andre Pallante. Mullins will be out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games, which […]

Adley Rutschman Missing Another Game

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (head) is being held out again for Tuesday's contest versus the visiting St. Louis Cardinals at Camden Yards. Chadwick Tromp will catch right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano and will hit ninth against Cardinals right-hander Andre Pallante. Rutschman will miss his second straight game on Tuesday after taking a foul tip off his […]

Hunter Gaddis Back From Bereavement List

The Cleveland Guardians announced on Tuesday that they activated right-hander Hunter Gaddis from the bereavement list and optioned left-hander Joey Cantillo to Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move. Gaddis will be available for Game 2 of the series in Cleveland against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers after being away from the team for a few […]

Carlos Santana Back in Guardians Lineup

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Carlos Santana (leg) is back at first base and is hitting fifth on Tuesday as the series continues against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Dustin May at Progressive Field. Santana will return to the lineup after missing the last two games due to tightness in his left leg. The […]

Seth Brown Sticks With A's

The Athletics announced on Tuesday that outfielder/first baseman Seth Brown cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas. Brown is no longer on the team's 40-man roster and will report to Vegas, but he remains in the organization after recently being designated for assignment. After a recent rough stretch as a team, the A's […]

Brett Baty Hitting Fifth on Tuesday

New York Mets infielder Brett Baty is making the start at second base and is batting fifth in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the visiting Chicago White Sox and right-hander Jonathan Cannon. Baty has been one of the team's most productive hitters in the month of May, leading to his highest lineup positioning of […]

A's Acquire Sean Newcomb From Red Sox

The Athletics announced on Tuesday that they acquired left-hander Sean Newcomb from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for cash considerations. In a corresponding move to clear space on the 40-man roster, the A's designated left-hander Matt Krook and right-hander Ryan Cusick for assignment. Also, outfielder/first baseman Seth Smith cleared waivers and was outrighted to […]

Nick Kurtz Placed on Injured List With Strained Hip Flexor

The Athletics announced on Tuesday that they placed rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz (hip) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 25) with a strained left hip flexor and selected the contract of outfielder Drew Avans from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. Kurtz, the club's top prospect per MLB Pipeline, debuted to […]

Daniel Bard Drawing Significant Interest

Free-agent right-handed reliever Daniel Bard threw for around 10 MLB teams a week ago and is drawing significant interest, according to WEEI's Rob Bradford. Bard is particularly drawing attention from some Western division contenders in both the American and National League despite missing all of last year with an elbow injury. The 39-year-old veteran has […]

Kyle Pitts Absent at OTAs

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts is a no-show on Tuesday for the start of the organized team activities, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Pitts is heading into the fifth-year option season of his rookie deal, so perhaps he's looking for a contract extension despite the fact that he's been a pretty big disappointment to […]

Stefon Diggs to be Ready by Week 4?

The Athletic's Chad Graff speculates that New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (knee) could be reasonably ready to make his 2025 debut in Week 4 in a best-case scenario. When Diggs is fully recovered from the torn ACL he suffered in Week 8 last year with the Houston Texans, he'll be a reliable top […]

Jake Moody Changes Kicking Approach

San Francisco 49ers kicker Jake Moody struggled last year after returning from a high-ankle sprain. The former third-rounder changed his approach this offseason from taking three steps before a kick to just two, according to The Athletic's Vic Tafur. Because Moody missed nine of 20 field-goal attempts in the last nine games, forcing the Niners […]

Harold Fannin Jr. an Intriguing YAC Weapon for Browns

The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Lance Reisland suggests that the Cleveland Browns need rookie third-round tight end Harold Fannin Jr.'s big-play abilities in their offense in 2025. Fannin, who stands at 6-foot-3, 240 pounds, had a whopping 117 catches for 1,555 yards and 10 touchdowns in his final college season in 2024 at Bowling Green. He […]

Packers Propose Contract Restructure for Jaire Alexander

The Green Bay Packers have proposed a restructured contract to cornerback Jaire Alexander, a source with knowledge of the situation tells The Athletic's Matt Schneidman. It shows the team's interest in retaining the two-time All-Pro defensive back in an offseason in which they've been open to trading him. The 28-year-old wants to remain in Green […]

Kirk Cousins Not Seen at OTAs

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said he did not see quarterback Kirk Cousins at voluntary organized team activities on Tuesday. It shouldn't come as a surprise to many after the 36-year-old veteran signal-caller had a disastrous first year in Atlanta in 2024. He didn't play well coming off an Achilles tear the year prior […]