Reds Call Up Alejo Lopez

The Cincinnati Reds selected the contract of infielder Alejo Lopez from Triple-A Louisville on Monday and designated outfielder Scott Heineman for assignment in a corresponding move. Lopez, 25, has been the most dominant hitter in the Reds farm system this year, slashing a combined .360/.437/.485 with two home runs, 41 runs scored, 27 RBI and […]

Demaryius Thomas Hangs Up His Cleats

Former Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, the second leading receiver in franchise history, announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday. The former first-round pick and first wideout taken in the 2010 draft emerged as the team's No. 1 receiver when quarterback Peyton Manning arrived in Denver. Thomas earned five straight Pro Bowl selections […]

Mecole Hardman Has Made Improvements

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman has the best opportunity to be this offense's breakout player of the year in 2021. Through minicamp, Hardman showed that he has made sizable improvements, whether it's his route-running, his consistency catching the ball or his overall demeanor when on the practice field. "I think he's hungrier than […]

Patrick Mahomes Focusing On Short And Intermediate Passes

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes focused more on short and intermediate passes during organized team activities and mandatory minicamp after re-watching tape of the Super Bowl loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Mahomes completed 64 percent of his 130 passes between 10 and 20 yards downfield last regular season, but he thinks he can […]

Danny Duffy A Trade Option For Padres

Kansas City Royals left-hander Danny Duffy, who will start against the Boston Red Sox on Monday night, is one trade option for the San Diego Padres as they evaluate rotation upgrades at the trade deadline in July. Duffy is a pending free agent after this season and recently missed more than a month with a […]

White Sox Making Progress In Eduardo Escobar Talks

There has been some progress made in trade talks that would involve Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Eduardo Escobar going to the Chicago White Sox. Escobar was not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the San Diego Padres, with speculation that a trade was imminent. It didn't happen on Sunday, but it appears the White Sox […]

Victor Robles Leaves Game Early Sunday

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles (knee) left the game early on Sunday after he was hit in the back of the knee by a pitch from Miami Marlins pitcher Ross Detwiler. Outfielder Gerardo Parra replaced Robles in the game. Before leaving, the 24-year-old had gone hitless in three plate appearances with a walk, strikeout and […]

Hector Santiago Ejected For Foreign Substance

Seattle Mariners left-hander Hector Santiago became the first player in Major League Baseball to be ejected on Sunday after a foreign-substance inspection against the Chicago White Sox. The 33-year-old southpaw had gone 2 1/3 innings in the game, allowing one run on three hits while walking two and striking out four before the ejection. Santiago […]

Wander Franco Hitless In Last 16 At-Bats

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco hit a three-run home run and a double in his highly anticipated MLB debut last Tuesday, but baseball's top prospect has gone hitless with five strikeouts in his next 16 at-bats entering Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Three of the 20-year-old's five strikeouts came on Thursday, his […]

Willie Calhoun Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The Texas Rangers placed outfielder Willie Calhoun (forearm) on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with a fracture of the ulna bone in his left forearm. Outfielder Jason Martin was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. Calhoun fractured his forearm after being hit by a pitch on Saturday and may not be […]

Mets Hope To Activate Brandon Nimmo On Tuesday

New York Mets manager Luis Rojas said the team is hoping to activate outfielder Brandon Nimmo (finger) from the injured list on Tuesday. Nimmo has been out of action since early May with a detached ligament in his left hand. The 28-year-old should be added immediately if he's lingering on your league's waiver wire, especially […]

Freddy Galvis Heads To Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles placed shortstop Freddy Galvis (quadriceps) on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with a right quadriceps strain and recalled second baseman Domingo Leyba, outfielder Ryan McKenna and infielder Ramon Urias from Triple-A Norfolk. Right-hander Konner Wade and outfielder Stevie Wilkerson have been optioned to Norfolk. Galvis was injured on Saturday when he […]

Stephen Strasburg Throws Bullpen Session

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session on Sunday. Strasburg has been out since June 2 with a neck strain, and the Nats have been very cautious with the right-hander, who has made only five starts on the season. With the Nationals slow-playing the 32-year-old right-hander's recovery, Strasburg will not […]

J.D. Davis To Start Rehab Assignment Wednesday

New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis (finger) plans to begin a minor league rehab assignment on Wednesday. Davis has been out since early may with a sprained left middle finger and was recently moved to the 60-day injured list, but he's eligible to return on July 1 and will likely return to the team […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Scorching-Hot In June

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., the No. 7 overall prospect in baseball, recorded a career-high four hits, including a three run home run (12th of the season), and five RBI for Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Saturday. Witt finished a triple shy of the cycle and is hitting .409 (18-for-44) with two home runs […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Hits Major-League Leading 26th Homer

Toronto Blue Jays corner infielder Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his major league-leading 26th home run of the season in Saturday's 12-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles. The 22-year-old superstar has now homered in three straight games and four of his last seven as part of a seven-game hitting streak. His 26th long ball marked the […]

Erick Fedde Goes On Injured List

The Washington Nationals placed right-hander Erick Fedde (oblique) on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with an oblique strain. The move is retroactive to Thursday. It's a big loss for the Nationals and fantasy managers, as Fedde was 4-4 with a 3.90 ERA in his 11 starts this season. He had thrown 21 straight scoreless […]

Trey Mancini Will Participate In Home Run Derby

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini, who missed all of last season after being diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer, has accepted an invitation to participate in the Home Run Derby, according to sources. The 29-year-old has been among the best in baseball in exit velocity in 2021 and is slashing .256/.332/.460 with 14 home runs […]

Jadeveon Clowney Feeling Good

Cleveland Browns defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (knee) took part in conditioning drills with his teammates last week at minicamp just six months removed from knee surgery. "I've been training extremely hard this offseason, so I kind of already have a feel of where I was coming here," Clowney said. "I felt great coming in, and […]

Brewers Hoping Kolten Wong's Injury Isn't Serious

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said the hope is that second baseman Kolten Wong's (calf) issue is just a cramp. Wong will be re-evaluated on Sunday but is unlikely to play. It doesn't sound like his injury is at that serious, but we should know more on Sunday. It should be noted that the 30-year-old […]

Kyle Muller To Start Sunday Against Reds

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker confirmed on Saturday that left-hander Kyle Muller will get the start on Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds. With Kyle Wright in the minors, Muller is getting a shot at the fifth starting job in Atlanta. In his one start for the Braves this year, Muller allowed just one run while […]

Darren O'Day, Justin Wilson To Rejoin Team Soon

New York Yankees relief pitchers Darren O'Day (shoulder) and Justin Wilson (hamstring) are both expected to rejoin the team's bullpen during the upcoming homestand. The Yankees will be receiving relief upgrades soon. The 38-year-old O'Day has thrown just nine innings so far in 2021 and has allowed three earned runs while striking out nine and […]

Corbin Martin Sent To Minors

The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned right-hander Corbin Martin to Triple-A Reno on Saturday and activated pitcher Brett De Geus after claiming him off waivers from the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. Martin allowed back-to-back home runs to the San Diego Padres in the 11-5 loss on Friday and has struggled this year. In five games (three starts) […]

Baker Mayfield's Extension Talks Could Stretch Into Season

The Cleveland Browns and quarterback Baker Mayfield's agents haven't had substantive contract-extension talks, so work on a new deal could stretch into October. There is no sense of urgency on either side to get something done before training camp or the start of the season because they know it will happen. The Browns have already […]

Colby Parkinson Could Be A Factor In 2021

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that tight end Colby Parkinson, who essentially had a redshirt year as a rookie because of a foot injury in training camp last year, "is going to be a factor." Parkinson played in just six games, catching two passes for 16 yards in garbage time. The 6-foot-7 tight […]

Max Kranick Being Promoted

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie right-hander Max Kranick is being promoted to the big league roster on Saturday, according to a source. It's likely that Kranick will make his major league debut and start against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Kranick, listed as the team's No. 26 prospect on MLB Pipeline, doesn't have one pitch that […]

Nick Anderson Throws Bullpen Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Nick Anderson (elbow) threw a bullpen session before the game on Saturday. Anderson hasn't pitched at all in 2021 while recovering from a partially torn UCL in his right elbow, but Tampa remains hopeful that they will have him at some point in the second half of the season. The […]

Alejandro Kirk Could Return Next Week

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (hip) has reported to Triple-A Trenton for a rehab assignment and is eligible to come off the 60-day injured list on July 1. Kirk has been out since the beginning of May with a left hip flexor strain, but he's nearing a return as long as he doesn't suffer […]

Julian Merryweather, Ryan Borucki Progressing

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Julian Merryweather (oblique) threw a "nice and easy" side session this week, according to manager Charlie Montoyo. Reliever Ryan Borucki (elbow) had a successful bullpen session on Friday. His next step is either a side session on Monday or live batting practice on Tuesday, followed by a minor league rehab […]

Logan Allen To Start On Sunday

Cleveland Indians left-hander Logan Allen has been tabbed to start on Sunday against the Minnesota Twins. Allen started the season in the starting rotation but struggled to the tune of a 9.19 ERA, 1.72 WHIP and 12:7 K:BB in five starts over 15 2/3 innings before being sent to Triple-A. In five starts in the […]