Browns Not Interested In Cam Newton

The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Terry Pluto hears that if the Cleveland Browns decide to sign another backup quarterback later on, it won't be free-agent Cam Newton. Newton didn't play at all in 2022. In 2021, he played five games for the Carolina Panthers and went 0-5 with four touchdowns and five interceptions while completing just […]

Kareem Hunt's Speed Slipping?

The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Terry Pluto heard from the Cleveland Browns that free-agent running back Kareem Hunt was "slipping" in terms of his speed. He averaged a career-low 3.8 yards per carry in 2022, and Pro Football Focus ranked him 53rd out of 62 qualifying running backs. The free-agent market for Hunt this offseason has […]

Anthony Richardson Visiting With Panthers

University of Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson is visiting with the Carolina Panthers on Monday. Richardson is making his rounds before the draft at the end of April, and he spent time with the Las Vegas Raiders over the weekend. The Panthers have the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft after trading up, and […]

Will Levis To Visit With Titans Tuesday

University of Kentucky quarterback Will Levis will visit with the Tennessee Titans on Tuesday, according to a source. Levis is one of this year's top quarterbacks in the draft, and the Titans are doing due diligence on all top prospects to be prepared for every scenario at No. 11 overall in the first round. Tennessee […]

Nolan Arenado Hits 300th Career Home Run

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado went 2-for-3 with his 300th career home run, three RBI, a run scored and a walk in the team's 6-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. The home run was also Arenado's first of the 2023 season. The 31-year-old is only the eighth player in major-league history […]

Kyle Bradish Throws Side Session

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that right-hander Kyle Bradish (foot) threw a side session that went well on Saturday. Bradish was hit by a comeback on his right foot in his outing last Monday and was placed on the 15-day injured list. The 26-year-old didn't break any bones in his foot, though, and he […]

Tyler Glasnow Expects To Throw Bullpen Next Week

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (oblique) threw again on Sunday and said he's been long-tossing for a while. He has gotten out past 120 feet and expects to throw a bullpen session next week. Glasnow opened the 2023 campaign on the injured list due to a left oblique strain that he suffered in […]

Andres Munoz Lands On Injured List

The Seattle Mariners placed relief pitcher Andres Munoz (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Sunday and also optioned pitcher Matt Festa to Triple-A Tacoma. In corresponding moves, the team recalled pitchers Justin Topa and J.B. Bukauskas from Tacoma. Munoz is dealing with some right shoulder issues that will keep him sidelined for a while, […]

Seiya Suzuki Reaches Twice In Rehab Game

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (oblique) went 1-for-1 with an RBI, a run scored and a walk in a minor-league rehab game with Triple-A Iowa on Saturday. Suzuki played five innings in the outfield in the rehab game. The 28-year-old is getting close to make his 2023 debut with the Cubs after straining his oblique […]

Patrick Wisdom Resting Against Rangers

Chicago Cubs infielder Patrick Wisdom is not in the team's starting lineup on Sunday against the Texas Rangers. Wisdom will get a breather in the series finale and should be back in the lineup on Monday for the start of a series against the Seattle Mariners at Wrigley Field. The 31-year-old has hit very well […]

Francisco Alvarez Making Season Debut Sunday

New York Mets catching prospect Francisco Alvarez is making his 2023 season debut on Sunday against the Miami Marlins and left-hander Braxton Garrett. Alvarez will be behind the plate and is hitting eighth in the batting order. The Mets recalled their top prospect, per MLB Pipeline, from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday when Omar Narvaez (calf) […]

Andres Gimenez Hitting Fifth Against Mariners

Cleveland Guardians second baseman Andres Gimenez is hitting fifth in the batting order in the series finale on Sunday against the Seattle Mariners and right-hander George Kirby. Gimenez moves up the lineup for Cleveland after opening the year with a .343 average (12-for-35) with four doubles, one home run, four RBI, 10 runs scored and […]

Joey Gallo Still Sidelined

Minnesota Twins outfielder Joey Gallo (side) remains out of action in the series finale against the Houston Astros on Sunday. Gallo has been dealing with right side soreness for a bit now and was removed as a precaution from Friday's game, and he hasn't played since. The good news is that the 29-year-old's MRI exam […]

Carlos Correa Not Playing Sunday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa is getting a breather on Sunday against the Houston Astros. It will be Correa's first day off on the young season. The 28-year-old could use the day off, too, as he's gone only 6-for-33 (.182) in the first eight games of the year with two doubles, no home runs, two […]

Jorge Mateo Returns To Lineup

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo (ankle) is back in the starting lineup on Sunday against the New York Yankees and left-hander Nestor Cortes. Mateo is playing shortstop and hitting seventh, while Gunnar Henderson is at third base and batting eighth in the lineup. The 27-year-old Mateo was held out of Saturday's lineup due to a […]

Andrew McCutchen Takes A Seat In Series Finale

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen is resting in Sunday's series finale against the Chicago White Sox. After a three-hit game on Saturday, the veteran outfielder will get a breather on Sunday. The 36-year-old outfielder has been solid in his return to Pittsburgh so far in 2023, going 9-for-24 (.375) with two doubles, a home run, […]

Luis Robert Jr. Sitting Sunday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. is not in Sunday's starting lineup against the Pittsburgh Pirates. It will be Robert's first game off of the 2023 season. The 25-year-old Cuban has gotten off to a strong start this year, going 15-for-41 (.366) with three doubles, four home runs, 10 RBI and seven runs scored […]

Matt Vierling Sitting Against Red Sox

Detroit Tigers outfielder Matt Vierling is not in Sunday's starting lineup against the Boston Red Sox. Vierling has surprisingly already played in seven games for the Tigers in the early going with the team facing a lot of lefties early on, and he's gone 8-for-28 (.286) with a double, home run, three RBI, two runs […]

Masataka Yoshida Out Against A Lefty

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against left-hander Matthew Boyd and the Detroit Tigers. It will be Yoshida's first game off of his first big-league season. The 29-year-old Japanese left-handed slugger has gotten off to a rather slow start in his first year with the Red Sox, […]

Jason Vosler Back In Lineup Sunday

Cincinnati Reds infielder Jason Vosler is back in the team's starting lineup on Sunday in the series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies. He's starting at first base and is batting sixth against Phillies right-hander Taijuan Walker. Vosler was on the bench against left-hander Bailey Falter on Saturday, but he's back in there on Sunday. Wil […]

Drey Jameson Picks Up Win Over Dodgers

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Drey Jameson earned a win on Friday night over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the team's 6-3 victory. Jameson went 2 1/3 innings in relief of starter Madison Bumgarner and didn't allow a hit or a run while walking one and striking out one. The 25-year-old right-hander has now won two […]

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 […]