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Brad Keller Drops Appeal
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller has dropped the appeal of his five-game suspension and will miss his next start. He'll be eligible to return next Monday against the Rays. Keller has been decent with a 3.41 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 7.1 K/9 in six starts (37 innings), but he's not very trustworthy as... Read More
Bradley Zimmer Still Rehabbing In Arizona
Cleveland Indians outfielder Bradley Zimmer (shoulder) continues to rehab his shoulder injury in Arizona and is only taking dry swings for now. Zimmer suffered a setback with his arm late in spring training, and it doesn't look like he'll return until possibly late next month at the rate he's going. He could certainly be used... Read More
Lucas Giolito To Throw Side Session Friday
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (hamstring) threw 25 pitches on flat ground and used all of his pitches while feeling no pain in his hamstring on Tuesday. He will next move to a side session off the mound on Friday. The right-hander could make his return to the rotation sometime next week if... Read More
Jeff Hoffman To Start Tuesday
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jeff Hoffman will be called up to start on Tuesday against the Nationals in place of Kyle Freeland. Hoffman had a 9.35 ERA and 2.54 WHIP while striking out only 5.2 hitters per nine innings in six outings (one start) for Colorado last year. His numbers to begin the year in... Read More
Amed Rosario Still Under The Weather
New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario remains out of the lineup on Tuesday with an illness. Luis Guillorme will play shortstop again and is hitting eighth on Tuesday against Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin. It's Rosario's second straight game missed, but he should be able to return shortly. Guillorme has a hit in his 13... Read More
Dwight Smith Back Against White Sox
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Dwight Smith (quadriceps) is back in the starting lineup and is hitting third on Tuesday against White Sox starting pitcher Ivan Nova. Smith missed the game on Monday after getting injured on Sunday. He'll return to a strong .289/.333/.506 line with four home runs, 15 RBI, 15 runs and three steals to... Read More
Matt Kemp To Injured List With Broken Rib
The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Matt Kemp on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a broken rib and called up outfielder Phillip Ervin from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Kemp was injured while crashing into the wall on Sunday. Kemp was batting just .200 (12-for-60) with a homer, five RBI and 19 strikeouts... Read More
Le'Veon Bell, Darron Lee Absent From Workouts
New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell and inside linebacker Darron Lee are not present for the team's three-day voluntary minicamp this week. The Jets could decide to trade Lee after signing C.J. Mosley in free agency. While the workouts are voluntary, it's still disappointing that Bell, the team's prized free-agent acquisition this offseason, wasn't... Read More
Chiefs Trade For Frank Clark
The Kansas City Chiefs acquired defensive end Frank Clark and a third-round pick in 2019 from the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday in exchange for a first-round and third-round pick this year and a 2020 second-round pick, sources informed of the move told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Clark then agreed to a five-year deal worth $105.5... Read More
Robinson Cano Returns On Tuesday
New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (hand) is back in the starting lineup and is hitting third against Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin. Cano was hit by a pitch on the hand on Sunday and sat out on Monday. The veteran second baseman has struggled to start the year with his new team, hitting... Read More
Bills Sign T.J. Yeldon
The Buffalo Bills signed free-agent running back T.J. Yeldon to an undisclosed two-year deal on Monday. The 25-year-old spent his first four seasons with the Jaguars after being taken in the second round in 2015. He's mostly been a backup in Jacksonville the last three years and will become depth in Buffalo behind LeSean McCoy... Read More
Keanu Neal Working Out With Teammates
Atlanta Falcons safety Keanu Neal (knee) has been lifting weights with his teammates during the offseason program, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's D. Orlando Ledbetter. There is no timetable for his return from a torn ACL in his knee last year, but he is expected to be ready for Week 1. The Falcons also plan... Read More
Benjamin Watson Considering Return
Free-agent tight end Benjamin Watson, who was intending to retire after last year, is considering a return to the NFL, according to sources. Watson had 35 catches for 400 yards and two touchdowns in 16 games for New Orleans in 2018. He's unlikely to return to the Saints after they signed Jared Cook, and it's... Read More
Daniel Jones Compared To NFL Great
Veteran scout and SiriusXM Radio analyst Gil Brandt compared Duke quarterback Daniel Jones to Peyton Manning. “I. Love. Dan Jones,” Brandt said. “I have to say this carefully: When you watch him and you go back (20) years and watch Peyton Manning, you are watching the same guy. He’s athletic. He doesn’t have a rocket... Read More
Ji-Man Choi Placed On Restricted List
The Tampa Bay Rays placed first baseman Ji-Man Choi on the restricted list on Tuesday due to personal reasons and recalled reliever Austin Pruitt from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. It's unclear how long Choi will be out, but it'll also afford him more time to recover from a mild calf injury he was... Read More
Joey Votto Back At Leadoff, Matt Kemp Out
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (back) is returning to the leadoff spot on Tuesday against Braves starter Kevin Gausman. Outfielder Matt Kemp (chest) remains out after suffering a chest contusion on Sunday. Jesse Winker is in left field and is hitting third. Votto has missed the last two games and is hitting just .227... Read More
Jets Want To Trade Down In First Round
The New York Jets seem "determined" to trade down from the third overall pick in the draft later this week, according to multiple NFL sources. General manager Mike Maccagnan has made it clear that he's "open" to the idea of moving down and adding picks later in the draft. The Jets only have six picks... Read More
Seahawks Want To Extend Bobby Wagner, Jarran Reed
Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider said the team wants to reach contract extensions with linebacker Bobby Wagner and defensive tackle Jarran Reed, who can become free agents after the 2019 season. Wagner will represent himself in contract negotiations. The 28-year-old remains the heart and soul of Seattle's defense in the post-Legion of Boom era.... Read More
Frank Clark Not Expected To Hold Out
Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider doesn't expect defensive end Frank Clark to hold out this summer after slapping him with the $17.1 million franchise tag for 2019. Clark and the team have until July 15 to work out a deal, and the pass-rusher will likely want $18-20 million a year for four or five... Read More
Jalen Ramsey, Telvin Smith Skipping Voluntary Workouts
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey and linebacker Telvin Smith are absent for the team's voluntary offseason workouts. Head coach Doug Marrone has spoken with Ramsey, who is skipping the workouts to remain closer to home. The cornerback has vowed to come back in great shape. Front-office chief Tom Coughlin has criticized both Ramsey and Smith... Read More
Tyler O'Neill Begins Rehab Assignment
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (elbow) is heading to Double-A Springfield to begin his rehab assignment on Tuesday. O'Neill is eligible to come off the injured list on Friday and will likely do so unless he suffers a setback on his rehab assignment. The outfielder was batting .286 with a homer and four RBI... Read More
Cameron Brate Cleared For Workouts
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate, who had offseason hip surgery to replace a torn labrum, is running and catching the ball without pain. He will likely be cleared for training camp but is expected to miss organized team activities and the mandatory minicamp in June. Because of poor health, Brate had only 30... Read More
Chargers Pick Up Joey Bosa's Option
The Los Angeles Chargers picked up the fifth-year option on defensive end Joey Bosa on Tuesday, a source informed of the situation told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. It was the expected move for the former No. 3 overall pick in 2016 despite his injury history. Bosa has become one of the best young pass rushers... Read More
Jonathan Stewart Announces Retirement
Running back Jonathan Stewart signed a one-day contract to retire with the Carolina Panthers after 11 seasons in the NFL on Tuesday. He spent 10 of his seasons with Carolina and is the team's all-time leading rusher with 7,318 yards and 51 touchdowns. The 32-year-old had just six carries and 17 yards in three games... Read More
Bo Bichette Suffers Broken Hand
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette was diagnosed with a broken left hand after he was hit by a pitch on Monday at Triple-A Buffalo, according to sources. He will go for a second opinion. Bichette, the team's No. 2 prospect behind Vladimir Guerrero Jr., was hitting .250/.310/.404 with a homer, eight RBI and three... Read More
Hunter Dozier Out Tuesday
Kansas City Royals third baseman Hunter Dozier (back) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday after leaving early on Monday with lower back spasms. Chris Owings is starting at the hot corner and is batting seventh against Rays starter Ryne Stanek on Tuesday. Dozier is day-to-day, so hopefully he doesn't miss much time. He... Read More
Lou Trivino Dealing With Thumb Injury
Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lou Trivino will likely be unavailable the next couple of games, as he's listed as day-to-day with a thumb injury on his pitching hand. The right-hander suffered the injury playing catch before the game on Sunday and was wearing a protective covering on his right thumb on Monday. He doesn't expect... Read More
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Won't Debut Against Giants
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won't come up to make his major league debut against the Giants in the series that starts on Tuesday, but he could be brought up for the homestand that begins on Friday against the A's. The top prospect in baseball is over the oblique strain he suffered... Read More
Daniel Murphy Won't Return Tuesday
Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said that infielder Daniel Murphy (finger) is close to a return from the injured list, but it won't come on Tuesday. Murphy has played in three rehab games for Triple-A Albuquerque and should return to the team this week, possibly as early as Wednesday. He'll hit for a decent average... Read More
Zack Cozart Injured Monday Night
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Zack Cozart left the game in the 12th inning on Monday night after an awkward slide into second base that saw his head collide with Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu. Manager Brad Ausmus confirmed that Cozart injured his neck and head on the play, but he wouldn't say if Cozart... Read More
