Jake Bird Making Progress

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said that right-hander Jake Bird's (elbow) bullpen session on Tuesday in Scottsdale, Ariz., went well and that he's making progress from right-elbow inflammation that landed him on the 15-day injured list. While on the IL, both Bird and reliever Justin Lawrence (shoulder) have been making mechanical tweaks. Hopefully the mechanical […]

Justin Lawrence Tweaking His Mechanics

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said that right-handed reliever Justin Lawrence (shoulder) will accompany the team on its road trip to St. Louis and Minnesota, starting on Thursday, and will begin throwing bullpen sessions during the road trip. While on the injured list with a right-shoulder strain, Lawrence has been tweaking his mechanics. Barring a […]

Nolan Jones Continues Rehab Assignment

Colorado Rockies outfielder Nolan Jones (back, knee) went 1-for-5 as the designated hitter and stole a base on Tuesday for Triple-A Albuquerque, and manager Bud Black said Jones was scheduled to play the field on Wednesday. The current injury is to his left knee, which he suffered last month during his previous minor-league rehab assignment […]

Michael Toglia Likely To Rejoin Rockies

With Colorado Rockies veteran Kris Bryant (rib cage) likely headed to the 10-day injured list on Thursday with rib-cage soreness, first baseman/outfielder Michael Toglia will likely be called up from Triple-A Albuquerque to take his spot on the active roster. Toglia made the Opening Day roster for the first time in his career this year […]

Geraldo Perdomo Plays Shortstop On Rehab Assignment

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (knee) played seven innings at shortstop with Triple-A Reno on Wednesday on his minor-league rehab assignment and went 1-for-3 at the plate with an RBI. Perdomo began his rehab assignment over the weekend in the Arizona Complex League, but now he's facing top-level minor-league competition and is getting closer to […]

Francisco Alvarez Getting Close To A Return

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (thumb) is due to return from the injured list next Tuesday. Alvarez, who will be wearing a splint to protect his fractured left thumb when he returns, will catch nine innings with Triple-A Syracuse on Friday and Saturday and will then serve as the designated hitter on Sunday. After […]

David Fry Out Again Thursday

Cleveland Guardians catcher/outfielder David Fry is absent from the starting lineup again on Thursday against the visiting Kansas City Royals after the contest between the two division rivals was postponed on Wednesday due to inclement weather in Cleveland. Bo Naylor will do the catching for right-hander Tanner Bibee and will hit eighth against Royals right-hander […]

Jorge Mateo Plays Catch Thursday

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jorge Mateo (concussion) was seen playing catch at Rogers Centre in Toronto before the team's series finale against the Blue Jays on Thursday. Mateo was hit in the back of the helmet accidentally by teammate Cedric Mullins in the on-deck circle and was put on the seven-day concussion injured list on Monday. […]

Kyle Bradish's Next Start TBA

The Baltimore Orioles' starting rotation for the entire upcoming series against the Tampa Bay Rays that starts on Friday remains "TBA", according to manager Brandon Hyde. The skipper added that there aren't any health concerns for right-hander Kyle Bradish and that the team is just giving him some extra rest. Hyde wouldn't say whether Bradish […]

Ryan O'Hearn Sitting Against A Southpaw

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/designated hitter Ryan O'Hearn will head to the bench for Thursday's series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays with a lefty on the mound. Adley Rutschman will get a break from catching and will be the DH while batting second, with James McCann catching and batting eighth against Blue Jays left-hander Yusei […]

Colton Cowser Starting Over Cedric Mullins Again

Baltimore Orioles rookie outfielder Colton Cowser is starting in center field over the slumping Cedric Mullins yet again on Thursday against the hosting Toronto Blue Jays. Cowser will bat ninth against Blue Jays left-hander Yusei Kikuchi. It's the fourth time in the last six games that Cowser has started over Mullins in center field. Meanwhile, […]

Kris Bryant Likely Headed To The Injured List

Colorado Rockies first baseman/designated hitter Kris Bryant (back) didn't respond well to treatment for his injured back on Wednesday and is likely headed to the injured list on Thursday. Manager Bud Black said earlier in the day that Bryant would likely go on the IL if his condition didn't improve at all by the end […]

Andres Munoz Optimistic He'll Avoid The Injured List

Seattle Mariners closer Andres Munoz (back) said he was feeling better a day after exiting Tuesday's game early after a collision at home plate and is optimistic that he'll avoid the injured list. However, that could hinge on the results of the MRI exam he had on Wednesday. "Some days I feel like it's getting […]

Christopher Morel Injures His Foot Against White Sox

Chicago Cubs third baseman Christopher Morel (foot) was removed from Wednesday's game against the visiting Chicago White Sox in the seventh inning after fouling a pitch off his left foot. Morel stayed in the game long enough to draw a walk to put two runners on with two outs in a tie game that the […]

Manny Machado Suffers Apparent Leg Injury

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (leg) appeared to have suffered some sort of leg injury in the fourth inning while running hard down the line to beat out a double play in Wednesday's contest against the hosting Los Angeles Angels. Machado was removed from the contest after receiving attention from team trainers down […]

Buccaneers Sign Cody Thompson

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed former Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cody Thompson on Wednesday to help replace Deven Thompkins (hamstring), who was placed on Injured Reserve this week. Thompson will be competing for a roster spot at training camp this summer and during the preseason after catching his only target for 10 yards in seven […]

Pierre Strong Jr. Participating In OTAs

Cleveland Browns running back Pierre Strong Jr. (back) was participating in organized team activities on Wednesday. Strong appears to be recovered from a back injury that kept him out of the team's wild-card loss to the Houston Texans in the postseason. The 25-year-old was active for all 17 regular-season games in 2023 in his first […]

Isaiah Davis Getting Run With First-Team Offense

SNY's Connor Hughes writes that the New York Jets seem to really like rookie fifth-round running back Isaiah Davis, who has gotten a ton of work with the first-team offense and quarterback Aaron Rodgers during organized team activities this week. Unfortunately for Davis, rookie fourth-rounder Braelon Allen has been one of the biggest standouts during […]

Malachi Corley Back At Practice

New York Jets rookie third-round wide receiver Malachi Corley (lower body) was a full participant at practice at organized team activities on Tuesday after leaving practice early last week with an undisclosed lower-body injury. Corley made an impressive contested catch in team drills on a pass from veteran backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor. The 22-year-old's injury […]

Braelon Allen Has Been A Standout At OTAs

New York Jets rookie running back Braelon Allen has been one of the biggest standouts at organized team activities open to the media, especially because of his emergence as a legitimate option as a pass-catcher. Most of his catches had been coming on short throws out of the backfield until Tuesday, when he hauled in […]

Aaron Rodgers Gaining Chemistry With Garrett Wilson

The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt writes that the connection between New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and top wide receiver Garrett Wilson is growing during voluntary organized team activities this offseason. Wilson ran such a good route in practice on Tuesday that he wound up wide open in the middle of the field for an easy […]

Joshua Palmer Practicing This Week

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer (knee), who has been rehabbing a knee injury that kept him out of six games last year, said he got the most repetitions of the offseason in Tuesday's organized team activities. After posting a career-best 58.1 receiving yards per game last year, Palmer's role is set to increase […]

Drake Maye Receives Praise From Offensive Coordinator

New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye, the third overall pick of this year's NFL draft, has been impressing offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt this offseason. "He's been impressive," Van Pelt said. Maye took snaps as the top backup in Tuesday's organized team activities after previously working as the No. 3 option. While Van Pelt […]

Justin Foscue Beginning Rehab Assignment

Texas Rangers infield prospect Justin Foscue (oblique), who is currently on the 60-day injured list with a left-oblique strain, has been sent to the Arizona Complex League on a rehab assignment and is expected to play on Wednesday night. Foscue made his big-league debut early this year but played in just two games before landing […]

Nationals Giving Cade Cavalli A Little Break

The date and location of Washington Nationals pitching prospect Cade Cavalli's (elbow) next rehab start remains undecided, with the team choosing to give the right-hander some extra rest before he makes another start. Cavalli has now made two rehab starts in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, with his last appearance coming last Thursday for […]

Josiah Gray Cleared To Begin Rehab Assignment

Washington Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray (forearm), who has spent nearly two months on the 15-day injured list with a flexor strain in his forearm, has been cleared to start a minor-league rehab assignment. Manager Dave Martinez suggested Gray will likely pitch on Sunday at Single-A Fredericksburg. Gray's last simulated game on Tuesday featured 65 pitches […]

Kyle Tucker Might Not Be Ready By Friday

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (shin) is "making progress," but third baseman Alex Bregman (hand) is in a "better spot" to return for Friday's series opener on the road against the Los Angeles Angels, according to manager Joe Espada. Tucker fouled a ball off his right shin on Monday and has missed the last two […]

Royals-Guardians Postponed On Wednesday

The contest between the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday has been postponed due to inclement weather in Cleveland and will be rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader on Monday, Aug. 26, starting at 1:10 pm CT. Right-hander Brad Singer was scheduled to start for the Royals and be opposed by right-handed […]

Lucas Erceg Could Throw Bullpen By Sunday

Oakland Athletics left-handed relief pitcher Lucas Erceg (forearm), who is dealing with a strained right forearm, has resumed playing catch and could throw a full bullpen session as early as this Sunday, according to manager Mark Kotsay. The A's put Erceg on the injured list last Friday, but from the looks of things, he's trending […]

Kris Bryant Could Land On Injured List

Colorado Rockies first baseman/designated hitter Kris Bryant (back) is still sore from running into the netting during the series against the Los Angeles Dodgers last weekend and was out of the starting lineup again on Wednesday against the visiting Cincinnati Reds, according to manager Bud Black. "If there's not marked improvement by the end of […]