Oscar Gonzalez Not Starting Against Yankees

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Oscar Gonzalez is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the New York Yankees. Gonzalez has only been in the lineup against one right-handed pitcher (Seattle's Logan Gilbert twice), and he's gone 5-for-31 (.161) with a triple, no homers, no RBI and three runs scored in his first eight games of […]

Kevin Smith Called Up By A's

The Oakland Athletics called up infielder Kevin Smith from Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday after the team placed outfielder Seth Brown (oblique) on the 10-day injured list with a strained left oblique. It remains to be seen how much playing time Smith will actually get in Oakland, but he could see some starts at third […]

Sam Hilliard Starting On The Bench

Atlanta Braves outfielder Sam Hilliard is not in the team's starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the Cincinnati Reds. Hilliard has become the team's starting center fielder with Michael Harris II (back) on the injured list, but he'll take a seat for some rest on Monday. The 29-year-old has gone 5-for-15 (.333) to begin […]

Byron Buxton Takes Monday's Game Off

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton was not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Chicago White Sox. It appears to be a normal day of rest for Buxton while he's eased into action as the primary designated hitter for the team early in the year. The 29-year-old is off to a good start […]

A's Put Seth Brown On 10-Day Injured List

The Oakland Athletics placed outfielder Seth Brown (oblique) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 9) on Monday and recalled infielder Kevin Smith from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. Brown injured his oblique over the weekend and will now miss at least a bit of time. On top of the injury, the […]

Gunnar Henderson Not Starting Monday

Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson is not in the starting lineup against the Oakland Athletics on Monday. Off to a slow start in his first full major-league season, Henderson will get a day of rest in the first game of the series against the A's. The 21-year-old prospect has gone just 4-for-27 (.148) with a […]

Eloy Jimenez Takes Batting Practice Monday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) was able to take batting practice on the field on Monday before the team's game against the Minnesota Twins. Jimenez landed on the injured list with a left hamstring strain last week but it already hitting and doing some light running, so he could return to the White […]

Oneil Cruz Expected To Miss Four Months

Updating a previous report, Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (ankle) had surgery Sunday night at Allegheny General Hospital by Dr. Greg Altman and Dr. Darren Frank to stabilize a fractured left fibula while also addressing an injury to the syndesmosis. The Pirates expect Cruz to return to action in four months. The 24-year-old was injured […]

Cardinals Getting Inquiries For Third Overall Pick

At least six NFL teams have inquired with the Arizona Cardinals about trading up for the third overall selection in the upcoming NFL draft on April 27, according to league sources. The Cardinals are still mulling over whether to trade the pick or keep it. Quarterback Kyler Murray (knee) is rehabbing from a torn ACL […]

Carlos Correa Out With Back Tightness

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (back) is out of Monday's lineup against the Chicago White Sox with back tightness. Correa was listed in the original starting lineup, but manager Rocco Baldelli thought it would be a one- to two-day thing when Correa sat out on Sunday. It doesn't sound like a very serious issue, so […]

Lou Trivino Making Progress

New York Yankees relief pitcher Lou Trivino (elbow) threw a bullpen session on Saturday, April 8, that went well, according to manager Aaron Boone. "With the nature of his injury, he was throwing quicker, but also a slower play," Boone said. "He's thrown a couple of 'pens now, so he's doing pretty well." Trivino was […]

Harrison Bader Could Go On Rehab Assignment Soon

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (oblique) has been hitting, running and throwing and is doing well, according to manager Aaron Boone. It's possible that Bader could play in minor-league rehab games on or around April 18. He strained his left oblique on a swing in spring training on March 8 and is expected to […]

Luis Severino To Throw Bullpen Monday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (lat) threw from 120 feet on April 6, a session that went "really well," according to manager Aaron Boone. Severino is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Monday after Boone said Severino's "workload was pretty big" on April 8. He resumed light throwing on March 31 and […]

Triston McKenzie Making Good Progress

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie (shoulder) was re-examined on Sunday and is progressing well, according to the team. He has been cleared to resume throwing weighted balls before starting a throwing program this week. A more definitive timetable for a return will be set for McKenzie after seeing how he responds this week. The […]

Adam Duvall Goes For X-Rays

Boston Red Sox outfielder Adam Duvall (wrist) went for X-rays after getting injured in Sunday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Duvall injured his left wrist in the ninth inning while trying to make a diving catch in the outfield. The 34-year-old veteran went 1-for-4 in the contest with a strikeout in the game before departing […]

Oneil Cruz Undergoes Surgery Sunday Night

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (ankle) underwent surgery on his fractured left ankle late Sunday night, according to a source. The good news is that the surgery didn't include anything more than his ankle, but Cruz's timeline appears to be set at two months. The impressive young 24-year-old hurt himself while sliding into home plate […]

Joey Gallo Still Out Monday

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Joey Gallo (side) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday against the Chicago White Sox. Gallo has been dealing with right side tightness for a while now and was removed from Friday's game as a precaution, and he hasn't played since. The 29-year-old left-handed slugger doesn't have any structural damage, […]

Luis Robert Jr. Back In White Sox's Lineup

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. is back in the team's starting lineup on Monday for the start of a series against the Minnesota Twins. Robert is patrolling center field and hitting second in the batting order against Twins right-hander Kenta Maeda. The 25-year-old slugger is returning to the starting lineup after getting a […]

Kyler Murray Doing Some Workouts

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (knee) posted a video on his Instagram story over the weekend of him squatting, 13 weeks post-surgery to fix his torn ACL. The Cardinals have said this offseason that Murray may not be ready to return until midseason in 2023, but Murray appears to be making good progress so far […]

Ravens Re-Sign Kristian Welch

The Baltimore Ravens re-signed linebacker/special-teamer Kristian Welch to an undisclosed deal. The Ravens didn't place a restricted free-agent tender on him but brought him back on a non-restricted free-agent deal. Welch will return to Baltimore for his fourth season after originally joining the franchise as an undrafted free agent in 2020. In his three years […]

Levi Onwuzurike's Future Up In The Air

Detroit Lions defensive end Levi Onwuzurike (back) continues to rehab and is uncertain to play in 2023. "The first thing I'm thinking about, I'm not thinking about the player playing. I'm thinking about the player being healthy. And then if he plays, that's just icing on top," defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn said. The 25-year-old pass-rusher […]

Elijah Moore Could Play In The Slot A Lot

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore, who was acquired in a trade with the New York Jets this offseason, could end up playing a lot of slot receiver with his new team in 2023. Anthony Schwartz and Demetric Felton, who have done little for the Browns on offense, are both long shots to make this […]

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, […]