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 […]

Mets To Call Up Francisco Alvarez On Friday

The New York Mets plan to call up catching prospect Francisco Alvarez before their home opener against the Miami Marlins on Friday, according to a source. It's unclear how the playing time between Alvarez and Tomas Nido will shake out, but Mets officials were consistent during training camp that if Alvarez was in the majors […]

Jaquelin Roy To Have Private Workout With Saints

Louisiana State University defensive tackle Jaquelin Roy will have a private workout with the New Orleans Saints. Roy previously met with the Dallas Cowboys, Jacksonville Jaguars and Philadelphia Eagles in the pre-draft process. He's projected to be taken in the third or fourth round of this year's draft after having played over 31 games and […]

Zay Flowers Visiting With Patriots

Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers is visiting with the New England Patriots on Thursday, according to a source. Georgia offensive tackle Broderick Jones and edge rusher Nolan Smith are also having top-30 visits with the Patriots on Thursday. The Patriots had Flowers "spend the day learning the offense with offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien on […]

Will Levis Works Out For Colts

University of Kentucky quarterback Will Levis worked out for the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday. General manager Chris Ballard, head coach Shane Steichen, offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter, QBs coach Cam Turner, assistant GM Ed Dodds and college director Matt Terpening were all in attendance. Indy has the No. 4 overall pick in this year's draft, […]

Corey Peters Hangs Up His Cleats

Long-time, respected defensive tackle Corey Peters officially announced his retirement on Thursday after a 12-year career that included long stints with the Atlanta Falcons and Arizona Cardinals. The 34-year-old veteran was originally a third-round selection by the Falcons in 2010 out of Kentucky. He spent the first five years of his career in Atlanta before […]

Darnell Wright To Visit With Bills

University of Tennessee offensive tackle Darnell Wright will have a top-30 visit with the Buffalo Bills. Wright is visiting with the Green Bay Packers on Thursday. In addition to the Packers and Bills, Wright has visited with the Chicago Bears. In total, he's expected to make nearly 20 visits ahead of this month's NFL draft. […]

Joey Porter Jr. Visiting With Ravens Thursday

Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is visiting with the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, according to a source. Porter also visited the Pittsburgh Steelers recently and is also set to visit with the Las Vegas Raiders as part of his pre-draft schedule this month. The 22-year-old is considered one of the best cornerback prospects in […]

Jaguars Restructure Rayshawn Jenkins' Contract

The Jacksonville Jaguars restructured safety Rayshawn Jenkins' contract on Thursday to open up $5.1 million in salary cap space for the 2023 season. The Jags converted $6.4 million of his base salary into a signing bonus after the 29-year-old defensive back signed a four-year, $35 million deal with the team in 2021. Jenkins had his […]

Jets Sign Tim Boyle To One-Year Deal

The New York Jets signed veteran free-agent quarterback Tim Boyle to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday, according to a source. Boyle will be reunited with offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, who served as an offensive coordinator previously with the Green Bay Packers. The Jets also have former first-rounder Zach Wilson as a backup option in […]

Jorge Polanco Starting Rehab Assignment Thursday

Minnesota Twins middle infielder Jorge Polanco (knee) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Low-A Fort Myers on Thursday. He is scheduled to start at second base and bat second in the lineup. Barring a setback with Fort Myers, Polanco could be activated from the injured list to make his 2023 debut with the Twins […]

Omar Narvaez Put On Injured List, Could Miss 8-9 Weeks

Updating a previous report, New York Mets catcher Omar Narvaez (calf) underwent tests on Thursday morning that showed a medium- to high-grade strain of his left calf. He will be put on the injured list, and a typical return to play for this type of injury is around eight to nine weeks. It's a tough […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Says He's Ready To Go

Miami Marlins second baseman/outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (shoulder), who suffered a stinger in his right shoulder on Wednesday, texted manager Skip Schumaker after the game that he was ready to go for Thursday's series opener against the New York Mets. Thursday's game against New York has been postponed, so Chisholm will get an extra day […]

Thairo Estrada Returns For Giants

San Francisco Giants infielder Thairo Estrada (calf) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Chicago White Sox and right-hander Lance Lynn, starting at shortstop and hitting eighth in the batting order. Estrada was held out of the lineup for a few days after fouling a ball off his left calf on Monday, […]

Omar Narvaez Could Go On Injured List

The feeling around the New York Mets clubhouse on Thursday morning was that catcher Omar Narvaez (calf) would probably need a stint on the injured list after leaving Wednesday's game with discomfort in his left calf. "I felt tightness," Narvaez said. "I'd rather call it for a day and be safe for the next day. […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Goes Deep In Minor-League Game

San Diego Padres shortstop/outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. went 1-for-2 with a home run, RBI, two runs scored, two walks and a strikeout for Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday night while playing right field. Tatis is biding his time in the minors until he completes the rest of his suspension. He'll be eligible to make his […]

Yoan Moncada Takes A Seat Thursday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada is not in Thursday's starting lineup against the San Francisco Giants in the matinee game. It's just a normal day of rest for Moncada, who has been excellent for his fantasy managers to start the season. In his first six games played, he's gone 11-for-25 (.440) with four […]

George Springer Resting Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Kansas City Royals. Springer will get his first day off of the 2023 season in the matinee game. With Springer taking a seat, Cavan Biggio is getting the start in right field and is hitting eighth in the lineup […]