J.J. McCarthy Won't Be Starting In Week 1

The Athletic's Alec Lewis writes that Minnesota Vikings first-round rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy definitely won't be starting in Week 1 of the 2024 regular season, and he probably won't start in the first quarter of the season. There's even a scenario in which he shouldn't be expected to start at all this year, depending on […]

Tyrek Funderburk Flashes In Offseason Workouts

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Tyrek Funderburk, an undrafted rookie free agent out of Appalachian State, picked off quarterback Kyle Trask on the first day of mandatory minicamp this month and had a second interception on Day 2 off quarterback John Wolford. "He's a guy that's flashed out of pads," head coach Todd Bowles said. Funderburk […]

Blake Brandel Will Have An Opportunity To Start

After four years as a backup offensive guard and tackle, Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Blake Brandel garnered unsolicited rave reviews from the coaching staff during offseason practices and opened the spring as the first-team left guard. Brandel remained there, even after the team re-signed 2023 starter Dalton Risner. Head coach Kevin O'Connell indicated that Risner […]

Jordan Addison Impressive Heading Into Year 2

Minnesota Vikings second-year wide receiver Jordan Addison produced one of the most notable springs of any Vikings player during organized team activities and mandatory minicamp this offseason, taking full advantage of his first NFL offseason to set himself up for an even better year after impressing as a rookie in 2023. Addison was hurt and […]

James Wood To Make His Major-League Debut On Monday

Washington Nationals top prospect James Wood will be called up from Triple-A Rochester to make his major-league debut on Monday in D.C. against the visiting New York Mets, according to a source. Wood recently returned to Rochester from a stint on the seven-day injured list due to a hamstring injury and he picked up right […]

Nolan Schanuel Picks Up Two Hits, Steals A Base

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel was productive atop the batting order in Thursday night's 5-0 win at Angel Stadium versus the visiting Detroit Tigers, going 2-for-4 with an RBI, a run scored and his second stolen base of the season. Schanuel is now riding a three-game hitting streak heading into the second game […]

Luis Rengifo Picks Up Two More Hits In Win

Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo continued to swing a hot bat on Thursday in the team's 5-0 shutout victory over the visiting Detroit Tigers. Rengifo, batting in the two-hole, went 2-for-4 with his fifth home run of the season, two RBI and a run scored. The home run for Rengifo was his first round-tripper […]

Kyle Tyler Making Another Start On Friday

Miami Marlins right-hander Kyle Tyler will make another start for the Fish on Friday in a very tough matchup on the road in Philadelphia against the Phillies, who own the best record in baseball. First baseman Bryce Harper (hamstring) and outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (groin) were both injured on Thursday and probably won't be in […]

Jack Flaherty Taken Deep Three Times In Loss

Detroit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty has had an amazing season in 2024, but it wasn't his night on Thursday on the road against the hosting Los Angeles Angels. Flaherty allowed five earned runs on seven hits (season-high three home runs) while walking one and striking out seven in 5 2/3 innings of work to even […]

Jordan Montgomery Has A Tough Outing On Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Jordan Montgomery wasn't long for his start on Thursday against the visiting Minnesota Twins, lasting just 2 2/3 innings and being pulled after giving up eight runs (four earned) on nine hits while walking one and striking out only one to drop to 6-5 in his first season in Arizona. The 31-year-old […]

Jon Gray Roughed Up By Orioles

Texas Rangers right-hander Jon Gray didn't have it on Thursday in his outing at Camden Yards against the Baltimore Orioles, as he gave up eight earned runs on nine hits (two home runs) while walking one and striking out only one in five innings of work to fall to 3-4 on the year. The poor […]

Miles Mikolas Obliterated By Reds On Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Miles Mikolas had a start to forget on Thursday against the visiting division-rival Cincinnati Reds. Mikolas surrendered a season-high 10 runs (nine earned) on a season-high 12 hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out only one to pick up his seventh loss of the season. The poor outing raised […]

Bryce Elder Sent Back To Minors

The Atlanta Braves optioned right-hander Bryce Elder to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday after he made a spot start for the team during their doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. In his sixth start of the year for Atlanta on Wednesday in Game 2, Elder was hit with a tough-luck loss (his third of […]

Carlos Correa Says He'll Be Ready To Play Friday

Updating a previous report, Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (thumb) said his hand went numb initially when he got hit by a pitch in Thursday's win over the Arizona Diamondbacks but he was relieved after his X-rays came back negative. Correa said he'd be ready to play in Friday's series opener on the road in […]

Jace Jung Cleared For Baseball Activities

Detroit Tigers infield prospect Jace Jung (wrist) saw a hand specialist on Tuesday and was cleared for baseball activities. Jung is now beginning a return-to-play program in Lakeland, Fla., according to the Tigers. The 12th overall pick in the 2022 MLB draft out of Texas Tech landed on the seven-day minor-league injured list with Triple-A […]

Matthew Boyd Agrees With Guardians

Free-agent left-hander Matthew Boyd (elbow) agreed to an undisclosed major-league deal with the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday, according to a source. The deal is pending a physical. Boyd had Tommy John surgery on his left elbow last June and won't immediately join the Guardians' big-league roster, and it's unclear how long it will before he […]

Guardians Recall Jose Tena On Thursday

The Cleveland Guardians recalled infield prospect Jose Tena from Triple-A Columbus on Thursday and optioned right-hander Xzavion Curry to Columbus in a corresponding move. Tena, the club's No. 22 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will return to the big leagues after making his debut for the Guardians in 2023, when he went 7-for-31 (.226) with two […]

Gavin Williams Fans Six In Latest Rehab Start

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams (elbow) made his latest minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Columbus on Thursday and looked good, giving up just one earned run on three hits while walking two and striking out six batters in four innings of work. The 24-year-old threw 82 pitches in the outing. If the Guardians decide that […]

Noelvi Marte Reinstated For Season Debut

The Cincinnati Reds reinstated infield prospect Noelvi Marte from the suspended list on Thursday and optioned infielder Livan Soto from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. The Reds also transferred right-hander Emilio Pagan (lat) to the 60-day injured list. Marte will make his 2024 debut on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Miles […]

Taijuan Walker Won't Be Back Before All-Star Break

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Taijuan Walker (finger) doesn't have a timetable for a return right now, but it "won't be before the All-Star break," according to manager Rob Thomson. With right-hander Spencer Turnbull (lat) now out six to eight weeks with a lat strain, the next man up is pitching prospect Michael Mercado, who should get […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Expected To Come Off Injured List On Friday

San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. (hamstring) is expected to come off the 10-day injured list on Friday. Wade will return to the Giants after missing the last month of action due to a Grade 2 left-hamstring strain. The 30-year-old left-handed hitter went 1-for-7 with four walks and two strikeouts in three minor-league […]

Gleyber Torres On The Bench Again Thursday

After getting benched on Wednesday, New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres remains out of the starting lineup for Thursday's series opener in Toronto against the division-rival Blue Jays. Jahmai Jones will get the nod at the keystone and will bat sixth for the Yankees against Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios. Torres just hasn't played […]

Daulton Varsho Returns Against Yankees

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (back) is starting in center field and batting seventh for Thursday's series opener against the visiting New York Yankees and left-hander Carlos Rodon. Varsho missed the last three games after injuring his back in Saturday's contest, but he's back in action now against a pitcher he's gone 2-for-3 against […]

Yu Darvish's Imaging Comes Out Clean

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt said that right-hander Yu Darvish (elbow, groin) had some imaging that came out clean and will likely get some more imaging done for peace of mind. Darvish will stay behind during the team's current road trip. The Padres were initially expecting the 37-year-old veteran to come off the 15-day […]

Phillies Place Spencer Turnbull On 15-Day Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies placed right-hander Spencer Turnbull (lat) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with a right-lat strain and recalled right-hander Yunior Marte from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. Turnbull was downplaying the severity of his injury after leaving his start early on Wednesday against his former team, the Detroit Tigers, but […]

Chad Kuhl Making Spot Start Against Braves

Chicago White Sox right-hander Chad Kuhl has been tasked with a spot start on Thursday versus the visiting Atlanta Braves. Kuhl was called up by the White Sox on June 14, but all three of his appearances came out of the bullpen. In his last appearance on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers, the 31-year-old threw […]

Orlando Arcia Back For The Braves On Thursday

Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia (head) is back at shortstop and is batting ninth for Atlanta on Thursday against the Chicago White Sox and right-hander Chad Kuhl. Arcia will make his return for the Braves for the first time since being pulled from Monday's game early due to dizziness. The 29-year-old has been cleared to […]

Max Kepler, Trevor Larnach Sitting Versus Lefty

With Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Jordan Montgomery on the bump for Thursday's series finale, Minnesota Twins outfielders Max Kepler and Trevor Larnach will both retreat to the bench, as usual. With both lefties starting on the pine on Thursday, Manuel Margot will start in right field and bat leadoff, with Kyle Farmer drawing into the lineup […]

Eric Stokes Poised To Win His Starting Job Back

Green Bay Packers cornerback Eric Stokes (hamstring) played just 12 games the last two seasons due to injuries, making it easy to write off the 2021 first-round pick as an injury bust who will never work his way back into the starting lineup. However, after battling knee, foot and hamstring injuries, he made it through […]

Lions Impressed With Levi Onwuzurike's Progress

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said he's been impressed with defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike's (back) recovery from a back injury, describing him as "having a really good spring." Onwuzurike is looking for a bounce-back season in 2024 after needing spinal-fusion surgery for an injury he suffered in 2022. His strength and explosiveness have shown […]