Patriots Interested In Drafting Blue-Chip Back

The Athletic's Jeff Howe writes that the New England Patriots have quietly shown interest in adding another blue-chip back in this year's draft as they build their running game around Rhamondre Stevenson. There are really only two blue-chip backs in this year's draft in Texas' Bijan Robinson (projected first-rounder) and Alabama's Jahmyr Gibbs, who is […]

Patriots Not Shopping Mac Jones

The New England Patriots haven't approached teams with the idea of trading quarterback Mac Jones, according to several high-ranking executives from QB-needy teams in both the AFC and NFC. Although Jones' relationship with head coach Bill Belichick might be rocky after last year's disappointing season, the Patriots might just be gauging Jones' value on the […]

Josh Donaldson's Injury Not Expected To Be Serious

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said, "I don't think it's too severe" when asked about third baseman Josh Donaldson's (hamstring) injury. Donaldson was pulled from Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies with right hamstring tightness and could have an MRI exam on Thursday, but the injury doesn't appear to be very severe. The Yankees […]

Carlos Estevez Was Rested Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin said that he wanted relief pitcher Carlos Estevez to have another day off on Wednesday since he had pitched on Sunday and Monday. It's why Jose Quijada picked up the save in the 4-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday. When he's available, Estevez is going to be […]

Aaron Ashby To Have Surgery Friday

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Aaron Ashby (shoulder) will have arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder on Friday that will keep him out until late in the season, at best, according to manager Craig Counsell. Ashby suffered a slight labral tear in his shoulder in February and landed on the 15-day injured to open the 2023 campaign, […]

Justin Verlander's MRI Shows Reduced Inflammation

New York Mets starting pitcher Justin Verlander's (shoulder) follow-up MRI exam on Wednesday showed reduced inflammation. He will continue throwing, and additional updates will be provided as they become available. The 40-year-old right-hander has continued to throw after being diagnosed with a low-grade teres major muscle strain that landed him on the injured list to […]

Clay Holmes Picks Up First Save Wednesday

New York Yankees closer Clay Holmes picked up his first save of the season on Wednesday in the 4-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Holmes was called on to work the ninth inning and didn't allow a hit or a run while striking out three. The 30-year-old right-hander gave up two earned runs on three […]

Oneil Cruz Leaves Early After Collision

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (undisclosed) left Wednesday's game early against the Boston Red Sox after colliding with third baseman Rafael Devers during a slide into third base in the seventh inning. A trainer appeared to be looking at Cruz's left eye after Devers accidentally kicked him in the head while he was sliding. Before […]

Eloy Jimenez Could Only Miss Two Weeks

Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol is optimistic that outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) won't be out too long and will miss two weeks instead of three. Jimenez strained his left hamstring running from first to third base on Monday and was placed on the injured list on Wednesday. Given the 26-year-old's lengthy injury history, we […]

Josh Donaldson Dealing With Hamstring Tightness

Updating a previous report, New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring) left Wednesday's game early against the Philadelphia Phillies with right hamstring tightness. He will be re-evaluated on Thursday and should be considered day-to-day for now. The Yankees do not play on Thursday, so there's a chance that the 37-year-old veteran will return on […]

Cubs-Reds Postponed Wednesday

Wednesday's game between the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati has been postponed due to inclement weather. The contest will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Sept. 1. Right-hander Marcus Stroman was set to toe the rubber for the Cubs, but he'll likely be pushed back to Friday at home […]

Ian Anderson Lands On Minor-League Injured List

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson (elbow) has been placed on the seven-day minor-league injured list with a right elbow injury. The Braves are still evaluating him at this time. Anderson gave up six runs (four earned) on four hits (three home runs) while walking two and striking out one in just two-thirds of an […]

Darick Hall Injured Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Darick Hall (thumb) was removed from Wednesday's game early against the New York Yankees with a right thumb injury. Hall injured himself sliding into second base in the fourth inning and was replaced by Alec Bohm at first base. Edmundo Sosa entered the game at the hot corner. We'll have more […]

Brandon Marsh Scratched Due To Ankle Sprain

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (ankle) was scratched from Wednesday's starting lineup due to a mild left ankle sprain, according to the team. He's being considered day-to-day. Cristian Pache will make the start in center field and hit ninth in Marsh's place against the New York Yankees and right-hander Gerrit Cole. Marsh's injury doesn't sound […]

Brandon Lowe Sitting Against Lefty Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against left-hander Patrick Corbin and the Washington Nationals. Lowe returned to Tampa's lineup on Monday after a toe injury, but he'll get the day off on Wednesday against a southpaw. The 28-year-old left-handed hitter is off to a slow start […]

Javier Baez Sitting On Wednesday Against Astros

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Houston Astros in the series finale. It's likely just a rest day for Baez, who hasn't been that great to start the 2023 season, going just 2-for-20 (.100) with an RBI, run scored, one walk and five strikeouts in five […]

Bryce Harper Takes Batting Practice On The Field

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) took regular batting practice on the field at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, according to manager Rob Thomson. The plan is for Harper to hit on the field again on Thursday at Citizens Bank Park. The 2021 National League MVP had Tommy John surgery last November to fix a torn […]

Luis Severino Throwing Up To 90 Feet

Wednesday marks New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino's (lat) fourth day of throwing, and he's up to 90 feet, according to manager Aaron Boone. Severino will travel with the team to Baltimore with the goal of throwing his first bullpen session at some point this weekend. The 29-year-old right-hander suffered a low-grade lat strain […]

Garrett Whitlock Likely To Make Season Debut Tuesday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock (hip) is likely to make his 2023 season debut next Tuesday on the road against the Tampa Bay Rays. Whitlock has slowly been making his way back after having hip surgery in the offseason, and he's scheduled to make one more minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Worcester before the […]

Thairo Estrada Scratched On Wednesday

San Francisco Giants infielder Thairo Estrada (shin) has been scratched from Wednesday's starting lineup after fouling a ball off his left shin on Monday. Estrada's injury isn't considered serious, but the Giants will play it safe and give him another day off. David Villar is now playing second base and batting third against Chicago White […]

Tyler O'Neill Benched For Disciplinary Reasons

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill is being benched on Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves for disciplinary reasons after manager Oliver Marmol thought O'Neill wasn't running the bases hard on Tuesday. Marmol also declined to answer whether O'Neill would be back in the starting lineup on Friday after Thursday's off day. Dylan Carlson is starting […]

White Sox Place Eloy Jimenez On 10-Day Injured List

The Chicago White Sox placed outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 4) on Wednesday with a low-grade left hamstring strain and recalled infielder Jake Burger from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Jimenez is expected to miss the next two to three weeks, but fantasy managers in all formats […]

Aaron Brewer Signs One-Year Tender

Tennessee Titans restricted free-agent offensive guard Aaron Brewer signed his one-year tender worth $4.3 million on Tuesday. Brewer will now return to the team for a fourth season in 2023. In his first three seasons after entering the league as an undrafted free agent out of Texas State in 2020, he played in 41 games […]

Cardinals Sign Elijah Wilkinson

The Arizona Cardinals signed free-agent offensive guard Elijah Wilkinson to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday. Wilkinson spent the 2022 season with the Atlanta Falcons, making nine starts. Originally an undrafted free agent out of Massachusetts, Wilkinson spent the first four seasons of his NFL career with the Denver Broncos, where he played in 45 games […]

No Timetable For Chidobe Awuzie

There is no timetable for Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (knee), who tore his ACL on Halloween last year, but he's confident he'll regain the skills that made him the team's traveling No. 1 cornerback in 2023. "I think my physical capability won't drop off. I feel confident I can come back 100 percent. And […]

Seahawks Re-Sign Cody Thompson

The Seattle Seahawks re-signed wide receiver Cody Thompson to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday. Originally an undrafted free agent out of Toledo, Thompson first signed with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2019 before joining Seattle's practice squad later that year. He also spent time on the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad before re-signing with Seattle. He […]

Buccaneers Sign Ryan Neal

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed former Seattle Seahawks safety Ryan Neal to an undisclosed one-year deal on Tuesday. The Seahawks rescinded their $2.627 million one-year tender to Neal as a restricted free agent after they signed former New York Giants safety Julian Love in free agency. Neal has played in 43 games (19 starts) since […]

Michael Woods II Likely To Miss 2023 Season

A Cleveland Browns spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday that Cleveland Browns wide receiver Michael Woods II (Achilles) suffered a ruptured Achilles and will need surgery, likely causing him to miss all of the 2023 season. Woods suffered the devastating injury recently while working out in Texas with quarterback Deshaun Watson. It's a tough break for last […]

Jets Likely Stuck With Zach Wilson As Backup

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson is likely to be the team's backup QB in 2023. "He's our No. 2. I really still think Zach has a future in this league to be a really good quarterback. I really do. He has the work ethic. He has the mindset, and he's coming in here to […]

Austin Ekeler Wants To Stay With Chargers

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler isn't happy about the team's attitude toward a new contract, but he still has another year left on his deal and ultimately wants to stay with the team. "I kind of got punched in the face when the Chargers basically said we don't want to talk about extensions […]