Titans Could Take Joe Alt To Stop Run Of Skill Players
The Athletic's Bruce Feldman has the Tennessee Titans (at No. 7 overall) stopping the position-player run early in the first round of this year's NFL draft by selecting Notre Dame offensive tackle Joe Alt. That will especially be the case if the Titans think quarterback Will Levis has a legitimate chance to be the long-term... Read More
Manny Machado Ahead Of Schedule, Weeks Away From Playing 3B
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (elbow) is ahead of schedule but weeks away from returning to the field. Recently, Machado threw from further distances and came out feeling good. At minimum, he is still weeks away from playing the field. In the short term, continue to expect Machado to get at-bats every day as... Read More
Giants Could Go Rome Odunze If They Pass On Quarterback
The New York Giants haven't hid the fact that they will consider taking a quarterback in this year's NFL draft with Daniel Jones (knee) coming back from an ACL tear, but The Athletic's Bruce Feldman writes that they'll have their choice of two stud wide receivers in Washington's Rome Odunze and LSU's Malik Nabers if... Read More
Henry Davis, Ke'Bryan Hayes Out Of Saturday's Lineup
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher/outfielder Henry Davis and third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes are out of the lineup Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles. For Davis, this is a typical day off for the catcher to regroup, as he has gone 0-for-12 with six strikeouts in the last three games. Joey Bart replaces Davis behind the plate and is batting eighth in... Read More
Chargers A Candidate To Draft Marvin Harrison Jr.
The Los Angeles Chargers are an obvious candidate to swing big at the wide receiver position in this year's NFL draft after trading away Keenan Allen and cutting Mike Williams this offseason, which is why The Athletic's Bruce Feldman is predicting the Bolts take Ohio State wideout Marvin Harrison Jr. with the fifth overall pick.... Read More
Vikings Very Interested In J.J. McCarthy
With quarterback Kirk Cousins now with the Atlanta Falcons, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell needs a new QB to utilize a talented group of receivers, and The Athletic's Bruce Feldman is hearing the Vikes are very interested in Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy, who went 27-1 as the Wolverines starter and led the team to... Read More
Jhoan Duran Pain-Free But Not Throwing Off A Mound Yet
Minnesota Twins pitchers Jhoan Duran (oblique) and Justin Topa (knee) are both pain-free and have been throwing, but neither of them have resumed throwing off a mound yet. Duran threw from 105 feet on Saturday, while Topa threw from 75 feet. Meanwhile, reliever Caleb Thielbar (hamstring) threw a 20-pitch live batting practice session on Saturday... Read More
Eddie Rosario, Luis Garcia Jr. Sitting Versus Lefty
Washington Nationals outfielder Eddie Rosario and second baseman Luis Garcia Jr. are both sitting on Saturday with the team taking on a left-handed pitcher against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies. Rookie outfielder Jacob Young will start in center field and bat ninth, while Ildemaro Vargas is playing the keystone and hitting seventh versus Phillies southpaw Ranger... Read More
William Smith Pulled From Save Chance On Friday
Kansas City Royals left-handed reliever William Smith was brought in for the ninth inning on Friday night with the club holding a 2-1 lead over the visiting Chicago White Sox, but the veteran southpaw was pulled after allowing a hit and walking one in favor of James McArthur, who ended up picking up his first... Read More
Tyler O'Neill Clubs Two Homers In Win Over Angels
Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill showed some muscle in Friday night's 8-6 win over the Los Angeles Angels in their home opener, going 3-for-4 with two solo home runs, two RBI and three runs scored. The 28-year-old has so far enjoyed playing for the Red Sox in 2024, as he's started the year by... Read More
Michael Lorenzen Says He's Ready To Join Rangers Rotation
Texas Rangers right-hander Michael Lorenzen (neck) said that everything went well with his minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday and that he's ready to join the team's starting rotation for his 2024 debut. Lorenzen will throw a bullpen session in a few days before the team determines when/where his next outing will... Read More
Kenley Jansen Dealing With Sore Back
Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen (back), who closed out the Los Angeles Angels in an 8-6 victory on Friday night for his third save of the year, is dealing with a sore back but had enough to close out the game. The 36-year-old active MLB leader in saves struck one batter in his clean... Read More
Brendan Donovan Back In Action Against Miami
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Brendan Donovan (elbow) is starting in left field and batting leadoff on Saturday against left-hander Trevor Rogers and the Miami Marlins for the second game of the series. With Donovan back in the leadoff spot, rookie outfielder Victor Scott II will drop down to the nine-hole. Donovan was hit by two... Read More
Willson Contreras Returns To Lineup Saturday
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras (hand) is back in the starting lineup on Saturday against the visiting Miami Marlins and left-hander Trevor Rogers, serving as the designated hitter and batting third. Ivan Herrera will stay behind the plate and bat fifth. Contreras had some swelling in his hand after getting hit by a pitch... Read More
Shane Bieber Needs Season-Ending Tommy John Surgery
Right-hander Shane Bieber (elbow) and the Cleveland Guardians were dealt a brutal blow on Saturday after announcing that Bieber will need Tommy John surgery on his injured elbow (UCL). Bieber had been off to a very strong start to the 2024 season, dominating in his first two appearances and looking like one of the best... Read More