Luis Castillo Scheduled For Rehab Start Sunday

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Luis Castillo (shoulder) is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Sunday. He threw 35 pitches during a live batting practice session Tuesday and will be limited to about 50 pitches in Sunday's rehab start. The 29-year-old is on the injured list to begin the season with right shoulder soreness and is […]

Jonathan India, Mike Moustakas Placed On 10-Day IL

The Cincinnati Reds placed infielders Jonathan India (hamstring) and Mike Moustakas (biceps) on the 10-day injured list Tuesday. India has missed the last four games due to a strained right hamstring. The transaction action is retroactive to April 16, and the earliest the 25-year-old can return is April 26 against the San Diego Padres. Moustakas […]

Christian McCaffrey Participates In Offseason Workouts

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (ankle) is participating in offseason workouts. Injuries have limited him to just 10 games combined over the past two years. The 25-year-old is explosive when healthy, rushing for 442 yards and one touchdown while catching 37 passes for 343 yards and a score over seven games in 2021. Health […]

Tyler Huntley Signs Tender With Ravens

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley signed a one-year contract tender with the team on Monday. He started four games for the Ravens while Lamar Jackson (ankle) was sidelined. The 24-year-old completed 122-of-188 passing attempts for 1,081 yards, three TDs, and four interceptions while rushing for 294 yards on 47 attempts and a pair of scores […]

Miles Boykin Released By The Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens released wide receiver Miles Boykins on Monday. The 2019 third-round pick caught 33 passes for 470 yards and seven touchdowns over three campaigns with the Ravens. He failed to crack over 300 receiving yards in any season after starting 24 games for the Ravens over his career. The 25-year-old will look to […]

Yu Darvish Bounces Back In Sunday's Win Over Atlanta

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish (1-1) allowed one run on four hits with eight strikeouts over 6 2/3 innings in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Atlanta Braves. He picked up his first victory of the season. The 35-year-old bounced back after being lit up for nine earned runs in his previous start. On Sunday, […]

Mike Trout Not Expected To Play Monday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (hand) is not expected to play in Monday's game against the Houston Astros. He left Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers in the fifth inning after being hit in his left hand by a pitch and did not return. X-rays on the star outfielder's hand came back negative. Trout […]

Taylor Rogers Notches Fourth Save

San Diego Padres pitcher Taylor Rogers struck out two over a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Atlanta Braves. He entered the game in the ninth inning and made quick work of the Braves to secure his fourth save of the season. The 31-year-old has been terrific since being […]

David Robertson Secures Third Save In Sunday's Win

Chicago Cubs pitcher David Robertson struck out one over a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Colorado Rockies. He entered the ninth inning to protect a 6-4 lead and retired all three hitters he faced to log his third save of the year. The 37-year-old has been effective and […]

David Bednar Records First Save Of The Season

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher David Bednar allowed one walk while striking out one over an inning to earn his first save of the season in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Washington Nationals. He entered Sunday's game to protect a two-run lead and retired three of four batters he faced, sealing the Pirates' win. The 27-year-old is […]

Blake Snell Will Throw Side Session Tuesday

San Diego Padres pitcher Blake Snell (groin) is in line to throw a bullpen session Tuesday. He was placed on the 10-day injured list with left adductor tightness. The 29-year-old will miss at least one more turn in the rotation and continues to be day-to-day. On Wednesday, San Diego's top prospect MacKenzie Gore is scheduled […]

Mike Clevinger Scheduled For Final Rehab Start Tuesday

San Diego Padres pitcher Mike Clevinger (knee) is scheduled to make his final rehab start Tuesday for Triple-A El Paso. Last Thursday, he allowed one hit while striking out five across two scoreless innings in a rehab start with Low-A Lake Elsinore. The 31-year-old had no setbacks and was impressive in his rehab outing, landing […]

Taijuan Walker Throws Bullpen Session Sunday

New York Mets pitcher Taijuan Walker (shoulder) threw a bullpen session on Sunday. According to manager Buck Showalter, he'll need more than one rehab start before returning. Due to right shoulder irritation, the 29-year-old exited his previous start after just four innings. Barring any setbacks, he could be activated from the injured list next week. […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Set For Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday. The Braves outfielder started the season on the injured list as he continues to recover from ACL surgery that forced him to miss the end of the 2021 season. He slashed .283/.394/.596 with 24 homers, 52 […]

Sonny Gray Day-to-Day With Hamstring Tightness

Minnesota Twins pitcher Sonny Gray (hamstring) is day-to-day with a tight hamstring. He exited Saturday's start early against the Boston Red Sox with a tight hamstring. The 32-year-old allowed two runs on one hit while striking out one over 1 2/3 innings before leaving. The right-hander's status for his next start is up in the […]

Nick Senzel Placed On COVID-19 IL

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (illness) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday. According to Bobby Nightengale Jr. of Cincinatti.com, Senzel was at the ballpark Friday but was sent to the hotel when he was feeling sick before the first pitch. The 26-year-old is considered day-to-day as the COVID-IL has no set minimum number […]

Shane Baz Transferred To 60-Day IL

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane Baz (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Saturday. He underwent arthroscopic elbow surgery in late March. Tampa Bay acquired right-hander Javy Guerra from the Giants and moved Baz to make room on the 40-man roster. The 22-year-old can return in June at the earliest but has plenty of […]

Mitch Haniger Placed On COVID-19 IL

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (illness) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list after testing positive for the virus on Saturday. The 31-year-old is expected to miss at least the next five days before being cleared to return. He's struggled to start the year, slashing .176/.200/.471 with three home runs, seven RBI, and three runs […]

Byron Buxton Will Travel With Team For Upcoming Road Trip

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) will travel with the team next week for their upcoming road trip to Kansas City. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said the MRI results revealed no structural damage to his right knee. He'll go with the team to Kansas City and could possibly play as early as next week. The […]

Ryan Pressly Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Houston Astros pitcher Ryan Pressly (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list with right knee inflammation backdated to April 14th. The 33-year-old has converted three of four saves while posting a 2.70 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and two strikeouts over 3 1/3 innings in 2021. He failed to convert his save opportunity against the Arizona […]

Nick Ahmed Takes At-Bats In Extended Spring Training

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed (shoulder) took eight at-bats at the team's extended Spring Training complex at Salt River Flats on Thursday. It was the first time he swung a bat since being shut down in late March with recurring shoulder problems. The 31-year-old says he's feeling much better. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said "would […]

Tommy Kahnle Expected Back In May

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy Kahnle (elbow) is expected to be activated from the injured list in May. He is still recovering from Tommy John surgery that he underwent in August of 2020. The 32-year-old was solid for the New York Yankees in 2019, posting a 3.67 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and an 88:20 K: BB […]

Derek Hill Begins Rehab Assignment

Detroit Tigers outfielder Derek Hill (hamstring) began a rehab assignment with Single-A Lakeland on Friday. He led off and went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Friday's rehab outing. The 26-year-old has been sidelined since Spring Training with a right hamstring strain. Hill is expected to be a reserve when he returns to action, but with […]

Mike Clevinger Sharp In Rehab Outing

San Diego Padres pitcher Mike Clevinger (knee) allowed one hit while striking out five across two scoreless innings in a rehab start with Low-A Lake Elsinore on Thursday. The 31-year-old had no setbacks and was impressive in his rehab outing, landing 24-of-31 pitches for strikes and fanning five of six batters he faced. He began […]

Byron Buxton Undergoes An MRI

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) underwent an MRI on his sore right knee. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said he "hasn't gotten a full update yet on Buxton's status." The 28-year-old will undergo an MRI, and the team will know more about his injury once the results are in. He was removed in the first […]

DK Metcalf Will Participate In Seattle's Offseason Program

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf is expected to participate in the team's offseason program. He is entering the final year of his rookie deal and reportedly wants a new contract. According to Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times, the Seahawks' star wide receiver will report to the team's nine-week offseason program starting Tuesday. Metcalf […]

Seahawks Bring Back Geno Smith

The Seattle Seahawks re-signed free agent quarterback Geno Smith to a one-year contract on Thursday. It's a big pay raise for Smith, who could earn up to $7 million in 2022. He will compete with recently acquired Drew Lock for Seattle's starting quarterback gig, created by the offseason trade of Russell Wilson to the Denver […]

Anthony Bender Notches Second Save Of The Season

Miami Marlins pitcher Anthony Bender allowed two hits over a scoreless inning to earn the save in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. The right-hander entered the ninth inning to protect a 4-3 lead and needed nine pitches to notch his second save of the season. He surrendered a single to Alex Bohm but […]

Tommy Pham Could Return Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tommy Pham (hand) feels better and could return to the starting lineup on Friday. He was removed from Tuesday's game after suffering a hand injury in the outfield collision with center fielder Nick Senzel. The 34-year-old's initial X-rays were negative, and Reds manager David Bell said he could return Friday. He's off […]

Griffin Canning Set For Bullpen Session Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Griffin Canning (back) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday. A month ago, he had a setback with his lower back strain while throwing a bullpen session, delaying his 2022 regular season debut. The 25-year-old is competing for a spot in Los Angeles' six-man rotation after missing most of […]