Brandon Hughes Hoping To Avoid Injured List Stint

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brandon Hughes (knee) is dealing with a left knee issue and hasn't pitched since March 16, but the team is hoping he can get back on the mound this weekend. The hope is that Hughes will avoid an injured list stint to begin the 2023 season, but he's been dealing with […]

Tim Anderson, Yoan Moncada Expected To Return Friday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson and third baseman Yoan Moncada (rib) are expected to return to the team's Cactus League lineup on Friday after playing for Team USA and Team Cuba, respectively, in the World Baseball Classic. Moncada collided with his teammate in the outfield in the semifinal game against Team USA on Sunday, […]

Andrew Vaughn To Play In Minor-League Game Friday

Chicago White Sox first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn (back) will play in a minor-league game on Friday. Vaughn has been out of Cactus League action for the last week due to lower back soreness, but as long as he doesn't suffer a setback, he should be ready to go on Opening Day on March 30. The […]

Cubs Reassign Matt Marvis, Kevin Alcantara Thursday

The Chicago Cubs reassigned first baseman Matt Mervis, outfielder Kevin Alcantara, infielder David Bote, pitcher Nick Burdi, outfielder Ben DeLuzio, pitcher Brendon Little, catcher Dom Nunez, pitcher Manuel Rodriguez and pitcher Cam Sanders to minor-league camp on Thursday. The team also optioned outfielder Nelson Velazquez to Triple-A Iowa. Per MLB Pipeline, Alcantara is the team's […]

Carlos Rodon Throws In Bullpen Thursday

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (forearm) said he threw 15 fastballs in the bullpen on Thursday. He will probably play catch up to 90 feet on Friday and will then throw another bullpen session in a few days while mixing in some breaking pitches. This was Rodon's first time throwing off a mound since […]

Will Smith Back From WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is back in the team's Cactus League lineup on Thursday against right-hander Drey Jameson and the Arizona Diamondbacks after playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Smith is doing the catching and hitting third in the batting order. The 27-year-old served as J.T. Realmuto's backup for the […]

Luis Robert Jr. Returns To Spring Lineup

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. is back in the team's Cactus League lineup on Thursday against the San Francisco Giants and left-hander Sean Manaea after playing for Team Cuba in the World Baseball Classic. Robert is manning center field and batting second in the lineup. The 25-year-old slugger went 7-for-27 with a double […]

Mecole Hardman Ahead Of Schedule

New York Jets wide receiver Mecole Hardman (groin) said he's ahead of schedule after surgery, which took place around a month ago. He's hoping to be fully healthy before organized team activities begin. Hardman signed a one-year, $6.5 million deal with the Jets on Wednesday. The 25-year-old pass-catcher played in only eight games with the […]

49ers Sign Austin Bryant To One-Year Deal

The San Francisco 49ers signed former Detroit Lions defensive end/linebacker Austin Bryant to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday, according to a source. The former fourth-round pick out of Clemson in 2019 has played in 33 career NFL games (six starts) in his four seasons with the Lions. He played in only nine games (zero […]

Jalen Reeves-Maybin Returns To Lions

Free-agent linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin agreed to terms on an undisclosed deal with the Detroit Lions on Wednesday, according to his agent Brian McLaughlin. Reeves-Maybin was originally a fourth-round pick by the Lions in 2017 and spent the first five seasons of his NFL career in Detroit before playing for the Houston Texans in 2022. In […]

James Cook, Damien Harris To Share Backfield

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook is expected to share the backfield with newcomer Damien Harris in 2023. Standing at 5-foot-11, 213 pounds, Harris will provide the thump that cook and pass-catching back Nyheim Hines lack. In his rookie campaign in 2022, Cook impressed with 507 yards and two touchdowns on 89 carries while adding […]

Tony Pollard Signs Franchise Tag

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard signed his franchise tag on Thursday, according to sources. He is due $10.091 million in 2023, and Pollard and the Cowboys have until July 17 to work out a long-term extension. The Cowboys recently cut Ezekiel Elliott and signed Ronald Jones, so Pollard is set to enter the 2023 […]

Bengals Have Had Trade Talks Centered Around Jonah Williams

The Cincinnati Bengals have had trade talks centered around left tackle Jonah Williams. A Williams trade is expected at this point after the Bengals signed left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. to a big deal in free agency this offseason. Williams has been Cincy's starting left tackle for the last several years, but he requested a […]

Vikings Give C.J. Ham A Two-Year Extension

The Minnesota Vikings agreed to an undisclosed two-year contract extension with fullback C.J. Ham on Wednesday. As a fullback, Ham has no value in fantasy football, but he's an important real-life player for the Vikings. The 29-year-old has spent all six of his NFL seasons in Minnesota and made his only Pro Bowl with the […]

Jets Interest In Odell Beckham Jr. "Very Real"

The New York Jets' interest in free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is "very real," according to sources. Beckham and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers are close and have discussed playing together in New York. And with the Jets trading Elijah Moore to the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday, there is an opening in New […]

Kenta Maeda Struggling This Spring

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda hasn't had the best results this spring as he attempts to return from Tommy John surgery. In his four Grapefruit League starts, he has a 5.59 ERA, 1.86 WHIP, seven walks and nine strikeouts in 9 2/3 innings of work. Pitchers coming off Tommy John surgery sometimes struggle with […]

Tony Gonsolin To Miss A Few Weeks

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin's (ankle) time on the injured list will linger "a few weeks" into the regular season, according to manager Dave Roberts. With Gonsolin injured to begin the 2023 regular season, it will be either Ryan Pepiot or Michael Grove for the last rotation spot, and Roberts said "it's close" […]

Triston Casas Back In Grapefruit League Lineup

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (finger) is back in Thursday's Grapefruit League lineup against right-hander Duane Underwood Jr. and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Casas is starting at first base and is hitting second in the batting order. Casas spent a couple days on the bench in spring action due to left fifth finger pain, […]

Jed Lowrie Announces Retirement

Second baseman Jed Lowrie announced his retirement from professional baseball on Thursday, which included three different stints with the Oakland Athletics. Lowrie finishes his 14-year major-league career with a .257/.330/.406 slash line, .736 OPS, 121 home runs, 594 RBI, 590 runs scored and eight stolen bases in 5,196 regular season plate appearances and 1,307 games […]

Brandon Marsh Back In Thursday's Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (finger) is back in the team's Grapefruit League lineup on Thursday against the Detroit Tigers and left-hander Joey Wentz. Marsh is manning center field and batting ninth in the order. The 25-year-old missed Wednesday's spring game due to a broken blood vessel in his left middle finger, but the injury […]

Pete Alonso Rejoins Mets Spring Lineup Thursday

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has returned from playing in the World Baseball Classic with Team USA and is back in the Grapefruit League lineup on Thursday against the Atlanta Braves and left-hander Jared Shuster. Alonso is at first base and is hitting cleanup in the batting order. The 28-year-old slugger was rather […]

Raisel Iglesias To Land On Injured List To Begin Season

Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) is dealing with low-grade right shoulder inflammation and will start the 2023 season on the injured list. Iglesias will not throw for the next seven days. Iglesias' injury doesn't sound all that serious, but the Braves will have to adjust the back end of their bullpen early on. For […]

Adam Wainwright To Open Year On Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (groin) will begin the season on the injured list with a groin strain, according to manager Oliver Marmol. Wainwright is expected to be out for multiple weeks after getting injured during a workout with Team USA in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday. The 41-year-old's already declining fantasy […]

Brandon Nimmo Tests His Ankle/Knee

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (ankle, knee) tested his sprained ankle/knee on Tuesday at camp. Team officials liked what they saw from him and said that Nimmo is progressing, although it's unclear what that means for his availability on Opening Day on March 30. The 29-year-old is dealing with low-grade sprains in both his […]

Noah Syndergaard Pitches Through Blister Issue Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (hand) said he wasn't able to really get much footing in the rain on Tuesday during his Cactus League start against the San Francisco Giants, which explains some of his inconsistent velocity. Syndergaard has been dealing with a blister off and on for the last few months, and […]

Drew Pomeranz Unlikely To Be Ready For Opening Day

San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin said there has been a "mild setback" for relief pitcher Drew Pomeranz (elbow). He has been throwing on flat ground but likely will not appear in a Cactus League game and will not be ready for Opening Day. The 34-year-old southpaw is dealing with more pain and inflammation in […]

Julio Urias Likely To Start Opening Day For Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Julio Urias is likely to make the start on Opening Day on March 30 at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Urias was the Dodgers best starter in 2022 and went 17-7 with a league-best 2.16 ERA (3.71 FIP), 0.96 WHIP and 24.1 percent strikeout rate in 175 innings and 31 starts. […]

Matthew Liberatore, Dakota Hudson Optioned Tuesday

The St. Louis Cardinals optioned left-hander Matthew Liberatore and right-hander Dakota Hudson to Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday. The Cardinals will roll with Adam Wainwright, Miles Mikolas, Jordan Montgomery, Jack Flaherty and Steven Matz in their five-man starting rotation to begin the 2023 regular season, so Liberatore and Hudson will begin in the minors. Liberatore is […]

Rockies Reassign Zac Veen To Minor-League Camp

The Colorado Rockies announced on Tuesday that they reassigned outfielder Zac Veen and catcher Drew Romo to minor-league camp. The Rockies have 44 players remaining in major-league spring training, including 10 non-roster players and one player on the 60-day injured list. The 21-year-old Veen, the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, was never expected […]

Juan Soto Getting An MRI On Tuesday

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto (oblique) is getting an MRI exam on Tuesday, according to manager Bob Melvin. "We're thinking it's fairly mild, which hopefully is the case." Soto suffered a strained left oblique while playing in a minor-league game on Sunday, but the team is still hoping that he'll be ready to go […]