Drew Smyly May Be Forced To Miss Next Start

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Drew Smyly (ankle) could be forced to miss his next start and could be forced to the injured list with his ankle injury. If Smyly is skipped or placed on the injured list, the Rangers would almost certainly have to go outside the organization to replace him in the starting rotation. […]

Andrelton Simmons Takes Grounders Again Monday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) took ground balls again on Monday and was making lateral movements and doing flips to second base, which represents progress over where he was a couple of days ago. Simmons has been out since May 20 after suffering a Grade 3 ankle sprain. He was hitting a nice […]

Dylan Cease Closer To A Call-Up

Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said that starting pitching prospect Dylan Cease is getting closer to being called up and July could be a target date. Cease, the team's No. 3 prospect and No. 19 overall per MLB Pipeline, is 5-2 this year with a 4.10 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 22 walks and 59 […]

No Timetable For Ender Inciarte

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte (back) has no timetable for his return, according to manager Brian Snitker. Inciarte's back is "still biting him... Two steps forward, one step back," Snitker said. That's bad news for a player that's hitting just .218/.300/.323 with two homers, nine RBI and three stolen bases on the season in 124 […]

Dallas Keuchel Expected To Make Two More Minor League Starts

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker expects starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel to make at least two more minor league starts before the Braves consider adding him to their rotation. Keuchel and his ground-ball ways are a good fit for Atlanta and the National League East, and the left-hander should be owned in most leagues after signing […]

Robinson Cano, Brandon Nimmo Going To Triple-A Tuesday

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (quadriceps) and outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) will play for Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday. Cano is just starting his rehab assignment after landing back on the injured list on Sunday, while Nimmo initially started his rehab assignment last Thursday. Both Cano and Nimmo have been huge disappointments so far […]

Pirates Put Jordan Lyles On Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed starting pitcher Jordan Lyles (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with hamstring tightness and recalled pitcher Montana DuRapau from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Lyles lasted just three innings in his last start against the Brewers and gave up three runs on five hits while walking four and […]

Tyler Glasnow Ramping Up To 90 Feet

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (forearm) said he's feeling good and is "coming along according to schedule." He has been throwing at 75 feet and will next advance to 90 feet. The 25-year-old right-hander was one of the best hurlers in baseball before his injury, going 6-1 with a 1.86 ERA, 0.91 WHIP […]

Hanser Alberto Hitting Lefties Well

Baltimore Orioles infielder Hanser Alberto had three singles off Astros left-hander Wade Miley on Sunday and leads the majors with a .425 average against southpaws this year with 34 hits in his 80 at-bats against them. Alberto is 23-for-103 (.223) against right-handers. The 26-year-old is hitting a nice .311/.326/.393 with three home runs, 16 runs […]

Mark Trumbo Could Return This Week

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo (knee) was in Baltimore on Monday to have his knee checked by head athletic trainer Brian Ebel, and the team must decide whether to activate him from the injured list if he's deemed ready. Trumbo's injury rehab assignment ends on June 16. The bad news for Trumbo is that Baltimore […]

Jordy Mercer Not Ready To Restart Rehab Assignment

Detroit Tigers shortstop Jordy Mercer (quadriceps) continues to receive treatment on his right quadriceps, but he's not ready to resume his rehab assignment. Mercer has been out since May 7 and has no timetable for a return. The Tigers have plenty of other middle infield options at their disposal and Mercer was hitting a weak […]

Jordan Zimmermann Set For Another Rehab Outing

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (elbow) threw 35 pitches in a rain-shortened rehab start on Saturday for High-A Lakeland, and manager Ron Gardenhire said "he will be back out there in another three or four days." Zimmermann allowed two runs on two hits while striking out two and figures to return to the team's […]

Joe Jimenez Continues To Struggle

Detroit Tigers eighth-inning setup man Joe Jimenez has an ERA of 6.40 since being named an All-Star last year and has allowed 37 earned runs in his last 52 2/3 innings while taking eight losses and blowing five saves. Manager Ron Gardenhire has relieved Jimenez of his eighth-inning setup duties for the second time in […]

Cardinals Place Adam Wainwright On Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals placed starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a left hamstring strain that he suffered in his start on Sunday night. Rookie reliever Ryan Helsley was called up from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. The 37-year-old Wainwright hurt himself running the bases in the […]

Addison Russell Still Out Sunday

Chicago Cubs infielder Addison Russell (hand) is still out of the starting lineup on Sunday. Russell is day-to-day but could return to the lineup any day now. He should avoid a trip to the disabled list. David Bote is starting at second base and is hitting ninth on Sunday evening against Cardinals starting pitcher Adam […]

Miles Mikolas Expected To Make Next Start

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas (forearm) tested his bruised pitching arm on Saturday and was able to throw without pain and spin the ball without limitations. He was hit by a line drive on his right forearm in the fourth inning of his last start on Friday, but he's expected to make his […]

Jason Kipnis Injured Sunday

Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis (hip) left the game early on Sunday for precautionary reasons with right hip tightness. Kipnis struck out in both of his plate appearances before exiting, but it doesn't sound like he'll miss much time with this injury. The 32-year-old is hitting just .218/.272/.307 on the year with two home […]

A.J. Green Wants To Stay In Cincinnati

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green, who is in the final year of his current deal, said he doesn't really have interest in playing anywhere else. "I can't see myself playing anywhere else or playing in a different city. Hopefully I can be here for a couple more years. We'll see on that part," Green […]

Austin Hedges Out Again Sunday

San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges (ankle) is out of the starting lineup for the second straight game on Sunday. Hedges remains day-to-day for now. He's an excellent defensive backstop but is hitting under .200 and provides the occasional long ball for those in two-catcher leagues. Austin Allen is behind the dish again and is […]

David Fletcher Out With Left Shoulder Issue

Los Angeles Angels infielder/outfielder David Fletcher (shoulder) is out of the starting lineup with a left shoulder issue on Sunday, according to manager Brad Ausmus. There isn't concern that Fletcher will land on the injured list just yet. Fletcher has been a pleasant surprise for the Halos as a super-utility player in 2019 that has […]

Joc Pederson Dealing With Back Stiffness

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson (back) is dealing with back stiffness he felt on Saturday night, but manager Dave Roberts said that he is available on Sunday. Pederson is day-to-day, but it sounds like he should be back in the starting lineup on Monday. He's hitting .254/.357/.616 on the year with 18 home runs, […]

Seahawks Like What They Have In Jacob Hollister

Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer has said good things about tight end Jacob Hollister, who they acquired from the Patriots in the offseason. "The speed element is awesome, really good route-runner. A lot like Tyler in terms of the instincts, just the ability to get open. He has a great feel for coverages, man […]

Tanner Anderson To Start Monday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Tanner Anderson will be called up from Triple-A Las Vegas in order to start against the Rays on Monday. Anderson, 26, is 4-4 with a 6.26 ERA, 1.68 WHIP, 26 walks and 37 strikeouts in 54 2/3 innings over 10 starts and one relief outing this year for Vegas. In a […]

Braxton Berrios Standing Out

New England Patriots wide receiver Braxton Berrios, who missed his entire rookie season while on Injured Reserve, has stood out during spring practices as one of the most improved players on the field. He has looked more decisive, quicker, more fluid in his movements and is reliable catching the ball in tight windows. Berrios will […]

Evan Engram Sitting Out As Precaution

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram said that he was "just being smart" by sitting out 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills during three-day minicamp last week. He took part in drills at organized team activities before minicamp and confirmed that his unspecified injury wasn't lingering from the injuries he dealt with in his second season […]

Hunter Dozier Pushing For Tuesday Return

Kansas City Royals third baseman Hunter Dozier (oblique) took swings off a tee on Saturday and is pushing to make his return from the injured list on Tuesday. “Feeling good,” Dozier said. “Heading in the right direction.” Dozier will be returning to a fine .314/.398/.589 slash line, and he's second on the team in home […]

Danny Duffy Planning To Make Next Start

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy (knee) is planning to make his next start on Wednesday against the Tigers after taking a line drive off the back of his knee in his last start. Duffy said his knee is "getting there. I'll be all right." The left-hander threw a bullpen session on Sunday and […]

Robinson Cano To Start Rehab Assignment Tuesday

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (quadriceps) will start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse or Double-A Binghamton on Tuesday. Cano will use this second injured list stint to get more at-bats and ease himself back into action, as he's barely play in the last half of the month. Cano has really been hard […]

Mitch Moreland Improving, Steve Pearce Cleared

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland (quadriceps) is improving and doing treadmill work after landing back on the injured list on Saturday. First baseman Steve Pearce (back) has been cleared to begin baseball activities on Monday. Moreland has been the much more fantasy relevant first baseman than Pearce in 2019, hitting .225 but with […]

Jose Alvarado Could Return Monday Or Tuesday

The Tampa Bay Rays moved relief pitcher Jose Alvarado from the family medical emergency list to the restricted list on Sunday because he maxed out the seven days on the emergency list. Manager Kevin Cash said Alvarado could return on Monday or Tuesday. The left-hander last pitched on June 1, but he should be back […]