Adam Plutko Optioned to Triple-A

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Adam Plutko was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday. Plutko pitched well in his first couple of starts but allowed five runs in five innings to the White Sox on Sunday. He's essentially the sixth starter for Cleveland and will surely be back the next time someone is needed to step […]

Carlos Martinez To Make a Rehab Start This Week

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (lat) will make a rehab start this week as he works his way back from a lat injury. While the exact details of his rehab start aren't clear yet, reports state that Martinez could rejoin the Cardinals rotation next week as long as all goes well in his […]

Derek Barnett Participated Fully in OTAs

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Derek Barnett (hernia) was able to participate fully in organized team activities. He had a sports hernia operation after the Super Bowl but is fully recovered and had no issues participating fully in voluntary OTA practices. He was a first-round pick last year and is expected to play an even bigger […]

Darren Sproles Did Not Attend OTAs

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles (knee) did not attend organized team activities last week. Sproles did work out at home instead but was not with the team for the voluntary week of practice. Sproles is 34 and coming off an ACL tear but is expected to play a large role in the Eagles backfield […]

Cowboys Plan to Extend Zack Martin Before the Season Starts

The Dallas Cowboys plan to sign guard Zack Martin to an extension before the season begins. Martin is in a contract year and is skipping organized team activities because he wants an extension. He's looking for a new contract that will pay him $13 million per year, which would make him the highest paid guard […]

Jordan Hicks Participates in Individual Drills

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jordan Hicks (Achilles) was able to participate in individual drills during organized team activities. Hicks tore his Achilles in October and was unable to do any work during team drills, but he was able to work on his own. After cutting Mychal Kendricks last week, the Eagles will need Hicks to be […]

Michael Gallup Pegged for 450 Yards and Four Scores

Jon Machota of the Dallas Morning News predicts that Dallas Cowboys rookie wide receiver Michael Gallup will gain 450 yards and score four touchdowns this season. The third-round pick could end up as the Cowboys top receiver, but Machota thinks that won't provide a huge receiving line in an offense that is sure to rely […]

Matt Jones in the Lead for the Fourth Running Back Spot

Philadelphia Eagles running back Matt Jones is reportedly in the lead for the fourth running back spot on the Eagles final roster. Jones was signed in early May and will compete with Donnel Pumphrey, Wendell Smallwood, and Josh Adams for the final spot on the running back depth chart. Barring injuries, Jay Ajayi, Corey Clement, […]

Dexter Fowler Still Out of the Lineup on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler (knee) is still out of the lineup for Monday's game. Fowler was hit by a pitch on Saturday and had to exit the game with a bruised knee. Harrison Bader will make the start in Fowler's place. Fowler is expected to be back soon and isn't likely to require […]

Marcell Ozuna Dropped From the Cleanup Spot on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna is batting fifth on Monday instead of in the cleanup spot where he's been most of the season. Ozuna has had a rough start to the season and to his Cardinals career, but he was finally upping his batting average, going 10 for his last 18 over the past […]

Trevor Bauer Pitches Into the Eighth Inning on Sunday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer pitched 7 1/3 innings on Sunday, allowing four runs on five hits and two walks while striking out 13. The 13 strikeouts were a season-high for Bauer, who had to settle for a no-decision in a game Cleveland would win in the 14th inning. Bauer is just 4-3, but […]

Bud Norris Picks Up a Save With a Perfect Inning on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Bud Norris earned a save on Sunday, closing out an 8-6 win with a perfect ninth inning. Norris earned a save with a perfect inning in Saturday's game as well, giving him two saves with two perfect innings in a row. The Cardinals and owners of Norris were happy to see […]

Miles Mikolas Pitches Six Decent Innings on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas was decent on Sunday, allowing four runs on five hits and a walk while striking out five. Mikolas left the game on track for a loss, but the Cardinals offense had his back and came back to take the lead in the eighth inning. Mikolas has a 2.58 […]

Jack Flaherty Gives Up Just One Run on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty picked up a win and a quality start on Saturday, tossing six innings while allowing just one run and striking out four. He allowed two walks and four hits, one of which was a solo home run. The win moved his record to 2-1 and lowered his ERA […]

Alex Reyes Set to Start on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Alex Reyes is scheduled to return from the disabled list and make Wednesday's start against the Milwaukee Brewers. Reyes simply embarrassed minor league hitters in his rehab starts, striking out 44 in 23 innings without allowing a single run to cross the plate. He's coming back from Tommy John Surgery, […]

Dexter Fowler Leaves Game; X-Rays Negative

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler was hit by a pitch on Saturday and forced to leave the game. X-rays after the game were negative, and Fowler is considered day-to-day. He needed to be helped off the field, so the day-to-day designation is excellent news. Tyler O'Neill has been taking some of Fowler's starts even […]

Edwin Encarnacion Enjoys a Three Hit Day on Saturday

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion had a strong performance on Saturday, finishing the game 3-for-3 with a home run and three runs scored. Encarnacion's shot was a two-run blast. Saturday's game gave Encarnacion five hits in his last seven at bats. He's been off to a rather slow start this season, but this could […]

Carlos Carrasco Wins Without a Quality Start on Saturday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco picked up a win on Saturday despite not earning a quality start. He threw 5 2/3 innings, allowing five runs on seven hits while striking out eight. He'd gone three straight starts where he'd earned quality starts but only posted one win in those three, so it was more […]

Andrew Miller Returns to the Disabled List

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller was placed back on the 10-day disabled list on Saturday due to inflammation in his right knee. Miller recently came back from a disabled list stint caused by a hamstring injury, but it'll be his knee that puts him on the shelf this time around. He had been mostly […]

MLB Closers and Saves Targets for Week 9

More injuries, more committees, more problems, right? This week featured an under-the-radar elite closer hitting the disabled list, a very much average temporary closer hitting the skids, and a formerly solid closer seemingly returning to form. Oh, and a rookie threw a pitch 105 miles per hour. Jordan Hicks has been the hardest throwing pitcher […]

Alex Reyes Won't Have An Innings Cap

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Alex Reyes will not have an innings cap this season, according to President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak. "Due to the fact he’s going into the rotation at the end of May or in June, he should be able to go really as much as you could hope. I don’t […]

Mike Clevinger Falls Apart on Thursday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger got off to a good start on Thursday, but fell apart after the fourth inning. He kept the Astros off the scoreboard for the first four innings, but allowed three runs in the fifth and could only get one out in the sixth. In total, Clevinger ended up pitching […]

Paul DeJong Expected to Miss a Month or Two

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong (hand) is expected to miss 4-8 weeks while he recovers from his fractured left hand. DeJong had surgery to insert a metal plate and screws into the hand. There was no timetable given when he was first injured, so this is the first time news has come out about […]

Zack Martin Not Participating in OTAs

Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin did not participate in any football activities in OTAs. He did work out with his teammates in the gym, but he did not do any work on the field. Martin and the Cowboys are reportedly working on a long-term deal which will likely make Martin the league's highest paid guard. […]

Anthony Brown Working as Slot Corner in OTAs

Dallas Cowboys defensive back Anthony Brown was working as the first-team slot cornerback in organized team activities. Brown allowed the most touchdowns in the entire NFL last season while playing as an outside corner, so the move makes sense. When filling in at slot corner last season, usually for the injured Orlando Scandrick, Brown looked […]

Terrance Williams Changes His Story

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrance Williams contradicted an earlier public statement regarding the car accident he was involved in. He was charged with public intoxication and leaving the scene of an accident when his Lamborghini was found crashed into a light post. At the time, he said he'd walked home and was on his way […]

Tavon Austin to be Used as an Offensive Weapon

Dallas Cowboys offensive weapon Tavon Austin will be used all over the offense. According to quarterback Dak Prescott, "Coaches have a great plan, whether it's getting him out of the backfield, lining him up at X, lining him up at Z, putting him in the slot. He's a guy we get the ball in his […]

Mitch Talbot Signs With Indians

The Cleveland Indians signed free-agent pitcher Mitch Talbot to a minor league contract. Talbot is 34 and hasn't pitched in a major league game since 2011, but he was pitching well for the Sugar Land Skeeters in the Independent Atlantic League, posting a 1.93 ERA in five starts. He's unlikely to make much of an […]

Cody Allen Collects His Seventh Save on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians closer Cody Allen picked up his seventh save of the season on Wednesday, working 1 1/3 perfect innings. Allen induced two ground balls and two fly balls for his four outs, needing just nine pitches. He lowered his ERA to 3.10, and looked to be over the rough stretch he'd been on over […]

Andrew Miller Picks Up His Fifth Hold With a Strong Outing on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller was great on Wednesday, pitching 1 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and striking out two. The effort earned Miller his fifth save. He'd been struggling since returning from a hamstring injury, so Cleveland and Miller's fantasy owners were thrilled with the strong performance.