Xander Bogaerts Hitting Leadoff For Friars

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts is hitting leadoff on Friday against rookie left-hander Jared Shuster and the Atlanta Braves. Bogaerts has been hitting first for the Padres when they face a southpaw, with outfielder Trent Grisham dropping to the eighth spot in the batting order. The 30-year-old Bogaerts is an absolute must-start in fantasy […]

Oneil Cruz Returns To Lineup Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (face) returned to the starting lineup on Friday against the Chicago White Sox and right-hander Lucas Giolito, starting at shortstop and hitting leadoff. Cruz was removed from the game early on Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox after he collided with third baseman Rafael Devers on a slide into third […]

Alec Bohm, Kody Clemens To Share 1B Playing Time

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson said that infielder Kody Clemens will be the team's first baseman against right-handed pitchers with Darick Hall (thumb) unlikely to return until later this season due to a torn ligament in his thumb that requires surgery. Third baseman Alec Bohm could slide over to first base against left-handed pitchers, but […]

Carlos Rodon To Throw Live BP Monday

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that left-hander Carlos Rodon (forearm) will throw a live batting practice session on Monday. Rodon suffered a left forearm strain in spring training a month ago, and this will be the first time he's faced live hitters since. Barring any setbacks, the 30-year-old southpaw should be around a […]

Michael Harris II Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The Atlanta Braves placed outfielder Michael Harris II (back) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a lower back strain and recalled outfielder Eli White from the minors in a corresponding move. Harris hurt his back on Thursday in the team's home opener when he crashed into the outfield wall, and the Braves were […]

Josh H. Smith Returns For Rangers

Texas Rangers outfielder Josh H. Smith (face) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against the Chicago Cubs and right-hander Marcus Stroman. Smith is starting in left field and hitting ninth in the batting order. The 25-year-old outfielder will return to action for the first time since getting hit in the face by a […]

Luis Severino Could Throw A Bullpen Sunday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (lat) said he could throw a bullpen session on Sunday. He was able to throw at 120 feet on Thursday and is getting closer to making his 2023 season debut for the Yankees. The 29-year-old right-hander suffered a low-grade lat strain in spring training after dealing with lat […]

Brandon Crawford Back In The Lineup

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (forearm) is back in the team's starting lineup on Friday against right-hander Brad Keller and the Kansas City Royals. He's starting at the 6 and batting seventh in the lineup. Crawford didn't play on Thursday due to mild left forearm tightness, but he's back in action a day later. […]

Seiya Suzuki, Brandon Hughes Starting Rehab Assignments

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (oblique) and relief pitcher Brandon Hughes (knee) will both begin their minor-league rehab assignments with Triple-A Iowa on Saturday. Suzuki is getting a late start to the 2023 campaign due to an oblique injury that he suffered in spring training, but he's nearing a return and will be an everyday […]

Justin Verlander Expects To Return In April

New York Mets starting pitcher Justin Verlander (shoulder) said he's increased his throwing intensity to 75 percent and that he's "really close to being able to take off the leash." Verlander expects to be back well before the end of April after an MRI exam showed reduced inflammation in his right shoulder. The 40-year-old three-time […]

Josh Donaldson Not In Friday's Lineup

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles. Donaldson tweaked his hamstring in Wednesday's game and will remain out of action on Friday despite having a day off on Thursday. The Yankees don't think his injury is serious, though, so the 37-year-old could […]

Darick Hall Lands On Injured List, Needs Surgery

The Philadelphia Phillies placed infielder Darick Hall (thumb) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 6) with a right thumb sprain on Friday and recalled infielder Kody Clemens from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. The Philadelphia Inquirer's Scott Lauber reports that Hall will have surgery next week to fix a torn ligament […]

Brandon Marsh Back In Lineup Against Reds

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (ankle) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against right-hander Hunter Greene and the Cincinnati Reds. Marsh is starting in center field and hitting ninth in the batting order. The 25-year-old was scratched from the lineup on Wednesday and didn't have to miss a game at all after Thursday's […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Back In Lineup Friday

Miami Marlins second baseman/outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against the New York Mets and right-hander Tylor Megill, starting in center field and batting cleanup. Chisholm suffered a shoulder stinger in the game on Wednesday, but the injury wasn't serious and Thursday's off day after a postponement gave […]

Charges Being Refiled Against Joe Mixon

The city of Cincinnati is refiling a first-degree misdemeanor charge of aggravated menacing against Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon. The 26-year-old running back was initially charged in early February before it was dismissed the next day. He will have to appear in court on April 19, and Mixon will once again face the possibility […]

Rasheem Green Signs One-Year Deal With Bears

Former Houston Texans free-agent defensive lineman Rasheem Green signed an undisclosed one-year deal with the Chicago Bears on Thursday, according to a source. Green was originally a third-round pick by the Seattle Seahawks in 2018 out of the University of Southern California, and he spent the first four seasons of his career in Seattle before […]

Eric Stokes May Miss Start Of The Season

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said the hope is to get cornerback Eric Stokes (ankle) back "as soon as possible," which means he may not be ready for the start of the 2023 season after suffering a significant ankle injury last year. Stokes injured his ankle in Week 9 of 2022 and is […]

Shaquille Leonard Feeling Better After Surgery

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back) said he's feeling back to his normal self after having a second back surgery that cut his 2022 season short. "I will be back to the guy on the field who punches the ball out, creates turnovers, leadership, energy, whatever. I have to make sure I remember the times […]

Chargers Re-Sign Will Clapp

The Los Angeles Chargers re-signed offensive lineman Will Clapp to an undisclosed deal on Thursday. Clapp will return to LA for a second season after playing in 17 regular season games (three starts) for the Bolts last year. He was originally a seventh-round pick by the New Orleans Saints in 2018 out of Louisiana State […]

Garrett Whitlock Looks Good In Rehab Game

Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock (hip) allowed one run on one hit while walking one and striking out eight in six innings in a minor-league rehab start for Double-A Portland on Thursday night. Whitlock is expected to be activated from the injured list in order to make his 2023 season debut on Tuesday against […]

Jared Shuster To Make Another Start On Friday

Atlanta Braves rookie left-hander Jared Shuster will make his second career start on Friday against the San Diego Padres. Shuster was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday after the team placed Collin McHugh (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list. The 24-year-old southpaw didn't fare well in his MLB debut last week against the Washington Nationals, […]

Raisel Iglesias Hasn't Resumed Throwing

Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) has not resumed throwing. Iglesias was diagnosed with right shoulder inflammation two weeks ago, and it's looking like he won't be able to come off the injured list until next month. When healthy, he's expected to serve as the Braves' primary closer, so he should remain stashed in all […]

Madison Bumgarner Expects To Make Next Start

Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Madison Bumgarner (arm) said his left arm feels better and he's thrown since returning to Phoenix. He expected to make his next scheduled start on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Bumgarner dealt with fatigue in his first start of the year and thinks he just overdid his throwing in the week […]

Andrew Painter To Throw Next Week

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Andrew Painter (elbow), the team's top prospect per MLB Pipeline, is scheduled to start throwing next week after taking a month off from throwing. The Phillies are cautiously optimistic that Painter can pitch for them later this season, but they'll surely take every precaution with the 19-year-old. Painter deserves to be stashed […]

Josh Rojas Hitting Leadoff Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Josh Rojas is starting at third base and batting leadoff for the club on Thursday at home against right-hander Dustin May and the Los Angeles Dodgers. On the strong side of a platoon at the hot corner for the D-backs so far this year, the 28-year-old has been in the leadoff spot […]

David Dahl Not Playing Against Braves

San Diego Padres outfielder David Dahl is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Atlanta Braves. Dahl and Jose Azocar are getting a breather after an off day for San Diego on Wednesday. The 29-year-old left-handed hitter hit well in spring training but is off to a rough start at the plate in […]

Collin McHugh Expects To Resume Throwing Soon

Atlanta Braves right-hander Collin McHugh (shoulder) said his shoulder was a little sore, and it showed, as his stuff wasn't sharp in his last few outings. McHugh was placed on the 15-day injured list on Thursday, but he expects to start throwing again soon and could be activated when he's eligible to return. The 35-year-old […]

Corey Dickerson Taking Swings, Sean Doolittle Throwing

Washington Nationals outfielder Corey Dickerson (calf) traveled with the team to Colorado and is taking light swings but not running yet. Relief pitcher Sean Doolittle (elbow) continues to throw off flat ground but hasn't gotten back on a mound yet. Dickerson was put on the 10-day injured list after straining his left calf last Saturday, […]

Leody Taveras Starting Rehab Assignment Thursday

Texas Rangers outfielder Leody Taveras (oblique) is starting his minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on Thursday night. Taveras suffered a left oblique strain around a month ago in spring training, but he's nearing his 2023 debut for the Rangers, barring a setback in the minors. While it's a late start for the 24-year-old, he […]

Collin McHugh Put On Injured List, Jared Shuster Recalled

The Atlanta Braves placed right-hander Collin McHugh (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with right shoulder inflammation and recalled left-hander Jared Shuster from the minors in a corresponding move. McHugh had thrown 3 2/3 innings out of the bullpen for the Braves in three appearances in the early going, allowing an earned run […]