Francisco Alvarez Expected To Be Called Up

The New York Mets are planning to call up catcher Francisco Alvarez on Friday to begin their weekend series with the Cincinnati Reds. The Mets are playing it safe at the catcher position after starter Omar Narvaez left Wednesday's game with a calf injury. Alvarez is considered one of the Mets' top prospects and is […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. To Begin Minor-League Assignment Tuesday

San Diego Padres infielder Fernando Tatis Jr. is slated to join the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas on Tuesday. Tatis is finishing up serving a PED suspension and will be permitted to join the Padres on April 20. MLB is allowing him to prepare himself in some minor league contests in the meantime. Tatis was red-hot […]

Max Kepler Leaves Monday's Game Early

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler left his team's 11-1 win over the Miami Marlins with soreness in his right knee. Kepler went 2-for-3 with a solo homer before he appeared to do something to his knee while running the bases during the fourth inning. He was replaced in the lineup by Kyle Farmer. There's no […]

Johnny Cueto Leaves Monday Start With Biceps Tightness

Miami Marlins right-hander Johnny Cueto left Monday's start against the Minnesota Twins because of tightness in his right biceps. Cueto struggled in the start before the injury, coughing up four runs on three hits, including two homers, while notching just three outs. There's no word yet on the extent of Cueto's injury but a trip […]

Jose Barrero Leaves Monday's Game With Hamstring Tightness

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jose Barrero left his team's 7-6 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday with tightness in his right hamstring, according to the team. Barrero was pulled during the second inning after appearing to tweak his hamstring while running the bases following a leadoff single. He was replaced in the lineup by Jason […]

Anthony Rendon's Suspension Reduced To Four Games

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon had his initial five-game suspension reduced to four games on Monday evening. Rendon was involved in an incident with a fan in the stands during Thursday's game against the Oakland A's. He apologized publicly and apparently spoke with the fan on the phone to apologize to him, as […]

Josh H. Smith Hit By Pitch In Face, Leaves Early

Texas Rangers outfielder Josh H. Smith left his team's Monday night game against the Baltimore Orioles after getting hit in the side of the face by a pitch during the third inning. The HBP was Smith's only plate appearance of the evening and he was quickly replaced by pinch-runner Ezequiel Duran at first base. Smith […]

Lars Nootbaar Lands On Injured List With Thumb Injury

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (thumb) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday, retroactive to March 31. Nootbaar had missed three straight games after suffering a contusion on his left thumb on Opening Day. The Cardinals recalled Juan Yepez from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move to take Nootbaar's spot on the […]

Kyle Bradish Leaves After Getting Hit By Comebacker

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Kyle Bradish left his Monday start against the Texas Rangers early after he was hit on the leg by a comebacker in the second inning. Bradish was off to a good start in the game, throwing 1 2/3 innings of scoreless ball with two strikeouts and one walk before departing after Jonah […]

Pierce Johnson Earns Save On Friday

Colorado Rockies right-hander Pierce Johnson threw a scoreless ninth inning to nail down a 4-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday. Johnson allowed one hit and struck out two in the frame to pick up his first save of the 2023 season. The veteran reliever picked up three swinging strikes and a 42% […]

Camilo Doval Picks Up Save On Saturday

San Francisco Giants right-hander Camilo Doval got the final three outs of a 7-5 win over the New York Yankees on Saturday to earn his first save of the season. It was not a clean inning as Doval allowed one run on two hits and two walks. He did notch a strikeout in the frame. […]

Emmanuel Clase Nails Down First Save Saturday

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Emmanuel Clase threw a scoreless ninth inning to save a 2-0 win over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday. Clase picked up one strikeout and did not allow a baserunner in the frame while needing just eight pitches to send the Mariners down. The veteran closer has now made appearances in two straight […]

Jorge Lopez Gets Save Saturday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jorge Lopez picked up a save in a 2-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday. Lopez fired a scoreless ninth inning while striking out one, needing just eight pitches to send KC down in order. The Twins utilized Jhoan Duran in the ninth inning on Opening Day back on Thursday […]

Nolan Jones Homers Twice For Albuquerque

Colorado Rockies' No. 17 prospect Nolan Jones had a big night in Triple-A on Friday. Jones smashed a pair of two-run homers for Albuquerque, making him the first player to hit two Opening Day homers for the Isotopes. Jones is a former top prospect for the Cleveland Guardians, hitting .244 with two homers and 13 […]

Steven Kwan Plates Five In Win Over Seattle

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan turned in a big night at the plate in a 9-4 win over the Seattle Mariners on Friday. A night after Cleveland was shut out on Opening Day, Kwan led the offense, going 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, and five RBI in the win. Kwan plated his first run […]

Jhoan Duran Picks Up Opening Day Save

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jhoan Duran threw a scoreless ninth inning to nail down a 2-0 Opening Day win over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday. Duran struck out one, walked one, and did not allow a hit while earning the save. The 25-year-old reliever showed off his elite fastball in the frame with six of […]

Pablo Lopez Picks Up Win In Minnesota Debut

Minnesota Twins left-hander Pablo Lopez threw 5 1/3 innings of shutout ball in a 2-0 Opening Day win over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday. Lopez struck out eight, walked three, and picked up the win in his first start for the Twins. The veteran southpaw proved to be difficult for the Royals to make […]

Seiya Suzuki Takes BP, Runs Bases Wednesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (oblique) is making progress as he works his way back from an oblique injury suffered in February. Suzuki was originally thought to be out through the end of the month of April with the injury but he now has a chance to return to the field sooner. Suzuki has ramped […]

Marcus Stroman To Start Opening Day

Chicago Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman announced on his Twitter account on Wednesday that he will be the team's Opening Day starter in 2023. Stroman will be on the mound at home next Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers to kick off the Cubs' 148th season. In 2022, Stroman posted a 6-7 record, 3.50 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, […]

Yu Darvish May Not Start Opening Day For Padres

San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish is unlikely to start for his team on Opening Day. Darvish pitched for Japan against Team USA on Tuesday in the World Baseball Classic and is unlikely to be ready to take the mound when the regular season begins. The 36-year-old is expected to join the Padres in camp […]

Joe Musgrove Throws Simulated Game Wednesday

San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove (toe) threw a simulated game on Wednesday. Musgrove suffered a fractured left big toe back on February 27 but he is trending in the right direction as Opening Day approaches. Musgrove reportedly looked good against non-swinging hitters in the appearance, working into the third inning and throwing fastballs, cutters, […]

Jace Peterson Sustains Hand Bruise After HBP On Wednesday

Oakland A's third baseman Jace Peterson (hand) was removed from Wednesday's spring training game after he was hit by a pitch on the hand against the Chicago Cubs. Peterson initially remained in the game but was eventually replaced in the lineup. The team announced later on Wednesday that Peterson had sustained a bruised hand but […]

Jhoan Duran To Throw Thursday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jhoan Duran (leg) is slated to throw in Thursday's spring training action against the Toronto Blue Jays. Duran took a liner off of his leg on Sunday but the injury was apparently not serious as he won't miss any time this spring. Duran is expected to play a key role in the […]

Will Matt Corral Be Ready By Training Camp? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Carolina Panthers quarterback Matt Corral missed all of the 2022 season with a foot injury. While Carolina is widely expected to address the quarterback position either via free agency or the draft this offseason, the team will also hope to have Corral in the mix as depth as they gear up for the 2023 season. […]

Who is the No. 1 Overall Pick for 2023 Fantasy Football? Making The Case for Justin Jefferson

Going into the 2022 season, Cooper Kupp was the consensus WR1 following an amazing 2021 campaign. In many 2022 drafts, Justin Jefferson was the second wide receiver off of draft boards following Kupp. It turns out that Jefferson was the better pick as he is fresh off turning in a career year for the Minnesota […]

Will the Saints Re-Sign Michael Thomas? Fantasy Football Outlook

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas has struggled to stay on the field over his past few seasons. The veteran wideout has been viewed as a possible cut candidate this offseason with New Orleans looking to clear up some cap space. New Orleans recently restructured the remainder of Thomas' contract. Will that allow him […]

Will Joshua Kelley Have an Expanded Role With The Chargers in 2023? Fantasy Football Outlook

Los Angeles Chargers running back Joshua Kelley just wrapped up his third NFL season. The former UCLA Bruin has been lightly utilized by the Chargers over his career but he started to establish a role behind starter Austin Ekeler toward the end of the 2022 campaign. Recent comments from new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore have […]

Chiefs Defense Picks Up Five Sacks In AFC Championship Win

The Kansas City Chiefs defense played well in a 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship on Sunday. The Chiefs picked off Joe Burrow twice while adding five sacks on the way to punching their ticket to the Super Bowl. Kansas City was led by Chris Jones, who contributed two sacks, while […]

Skyy Moore Sees Seven Targets In AFC Championship

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Skyy Moore caught three of his seven targets for 13 yards in a 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship. Moore also contributed a clutch 29-yard punt return late in the fourth quarter that set the Chiefs up for the eventual game-winning field goal with three seconds […]

Harrison Butker Hits Game-Winning FG In AFC Championship

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker made all three of his field goals and added two extra points in a 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship. Butker drilled field goals from 43, 24, and 45 yards out. His final field goal of the game came with three seconds left in the […]