Jeter Downs Hitting Ninth In MLB Debut

Boston Red Sox second baseman Jeter Downs is starting at third base and is batting ninth in his major league debut on Wednesday against Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal. The Red Sox are giving Rafael Devers the day off against a left-hander. Downs has primarily played in the middle infield, but they'll put him at […]

Chris Godwin Could Open On PUP List

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee) has done well in his recovery and rehab from a torn ACL, but the team refuses to say when they expect him back, and The Athletic's Greg Auman wouldn't be surprised if Godwin opened the regular season on the Physically Unable to Perform list. If that happens, […]

Ryan Succop To Compete With Jose Borregales

There will be a competition between Tampa Bay Buccaneers kickers Ryan Succop, the incumbent, and second-year man Jose Borregales in training camp and the preseason. Succop went 25-for-30 on his field-goal attempts and made 56 of his 59 extra-point tries for Tampa last year in the regular season to finish as the No. 10 kicker […]

Cade Otton Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie tight end Cade Otton (ankle) was just a spectator at mandatory minicamp while he recovers from an ankle injury that ended his season early last year, but he's expected to be healthy and ready for the start of training camp in July. The hope is that he can develop into a […]

Max Fried Wins Arbitration Case

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried won his salary arbitration case against the Braves on Wednesday, and he will receive $6.85 million this season instead of the $6.6 million that the team proposed back in March. Fried has been really good for Atlanta and his fantasy managers this year with a 2.77 ERA and 1.05 […]

George Springer Undergoing More Testing

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (elbow) is undergoing more testing on his right elbow in Chicago on Wednesday, and he will not be in the starting lineup against Chicago White Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito. Zack Collins is on the taxi squad and could be called up to the active roster ahead of the weekend […]

Max Scherzer Could Start Sunday For Mets

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (oblique) is a consideration to pitch on Sunday against the Miami Marlins, according to skipper Buck Showalter, but the manager wants to speak with Scherzer on Wednesday to see how he feels. Scherzer struck out six while walking one and allowing two runs in 3 1/3 innings for […]

Manny Machado Sitting In Series Finale

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (ankle) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday in the series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Machado hasn't played since suffering a sprained left ankle on Sunday in the loss to the Colorado Rockies, but the Padres remain optimistic that he won't need a stint on the […]

Bryce Harper Returns To The Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (hand) is back in the starting lineup as the designated hitter and is batting third on Wednesday against Texas Rangers right-hander Jon Gray. Harper missed the last three games with an infected blister on his left hand, but he's back in his usual spot as the DH against Texas, so […]

Patriots Sign First-Rounder Cole Strange

The New England Patriots agreed to terms on a four-year rookie deal with first-round offensive lineman Cole Strange on Wednesday, according to a source. Even though he was the 29th overall pick at the end of the first round, Strange was still a bit of a surprise at that stage out of small-school Tennessee-Chattanooga. The […]

Dakota Dozier Placed On Injured Reserve

The Chicago Bears placed offensive lineman Dakota Dozier (knee) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday and signed free-agent defensive back Jayson Stanley in a corresponding move. Dozier was carted off the field at practice last week with a left knee injury. The 31-year-old was signed to a one-year deal this offseason and was expected to provide […]

Jose Abreu Serving As DH Wednesday

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (leg), who is dealing with some minor leg soreness, is serving as the designated hitter and is batting cleanup on Wednesday against Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Ross Stripling. With Abreu at DH, Andrew Vaughn will play first base and hit second in the batting order. Abreu has been […]

Jeff McNeil Remains Out Against Astros

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Houston Astros. McNeil will miss his second straight game after leaving Monday's contest early with right hamstring tightness. But with an off day coming on Thursday, there's a chance that the 30-year-old gets back into the lineup […]

Tim Anderson Gets The Day Off Wednesday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Anderson will get a breather after just returning from the injured list. He went 4-for-10 with three runs scored in his first two games back for the White Sox. With Anderson sitting, Danny Mendick will play […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Has First Multi-Homer Game

Kansas City Royals rookie shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. had the first multi-homer game of his young career on Tuesday in the 12-11 extra-inning win over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday. Witt went 3-for-5 with two homers, a double, two runs scored and four RBI in the contest. The two-homer performance ended a seven-game long-ball […]

Shohei Ohtani Homers Twice, Drives In Eight

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani had a huge game on Tuesday in the 12-11 extra-inning loss to the Kansas City Royals, going 3-for-4 with two home runs, two runs scored and a career-high eight RBI. The two-way star is hitting .288 (21-for-73) with four home runs, 13 RBI and 10 runs scored in […]

Jacob Stallings Loses Arbitration Case

Miami Marlins catcher Jacob Stallings recently lost his salary arbitration case against the team and will make $2.45 million this year instead of the $3.1 million that he requested back in March. Stallings hasn't been quite as good as he was the last two years with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and he's slashing just .204/.276/.268 with […]

Luis Garcia To Remain The Starting Shortstop

Washington Nationals shortstop Luis Garcia will continue to start at the 6, even though Alcides Escobar is back from the injured list. Escobar will move to a utility role and come off the bench moving forward, and he could sometimes even play the outfield. With Washington not in contention in 2022, the focus is on […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. "Mimicking" Swings

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) has been "mimicking" swings for a few days and is to the point where there has been talk every day about his progress and what might come next. A CT scan on Tatis' wrist last Monday didn't show the desired level of healing that the Padres were […]

Browns Sign Dakota Allen

The Cleveland Browns signed free-agent linebacker Dakota Allen to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday. The Los Angeles Rams drafted Allen back in 2019 out of Texas Tech, and he has totaled 28 tackles (17 solo), three tackles for loss and a forced fumble in 32 games (three starts) in his three NFL seasons with the […]

Romeo Okwara To Mostly Play Defensive End

Detroit Lions defensive end Romeo Okwara (Achilles), who continues to work his way back from a season-ending Achilles injury that he suffered four games into last season, will primarily play defensive end in 2022 as the team switches to a more attacking defense. At this time last year, Okwara was preparing to play more outside […]

Saints Sign Brandon Dillon

The New Orleans Saints signed free-agent tight end Brandon Dillon to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday. Dillon spent most of the last three seasons on the Minnesota Vikings practice squad, and he joined the New York Jets last December. He played in just five games for Minnesota in his three seasons with them, catching his […]

Devin Duvernay Has Opportunity For A Bigger Role

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Devin Duvernay has a chance to earn a bigger role this year after the team decided to trade Marquise Brown to the Arizona Cardinals. Rashod Bateman is now the team's presumed No. 1 pass-catcher, and Duvernay is on a mission to win a starting job once training camp begins next month. […]

Maxx Williams Expected To Start Camp On PUP List

Arizona Cardinals tight end Maxx Williams (knee), who tore his ACL in Week 5 last year, is expected to begin training camp next month on the Physically Unable to Perform list. "He's coming along," head coach Kliff Kingsbury said last week during mandatory minicamp. "He's doing everything he can. I think it will be (the) […]

Jaylon Ferguson Dies At 26

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson has died at just 26 years old. "It's with great sadness that we announce the passing of Baltimore Ravens LB Jaylon Ferguson. The family asks for your prayers and privacy during this trying time," Safarrah Lawson said in a statement. Ferguson was a third-round selection by the Ravens in 2019 […]

Jalen Ramsey Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

Los Angeles Rams All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey (shoulder) underwent surgery on his shoulder on Tuesday, according to a source. Ramsey played all last season with tears in both of his shoulder, but he should be ready before the start of the 2022 season. It's unclear which shoulder he had surgery on, and although he should […]

Max Scherzer Throws 65 Pitches In Rehab Outing

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (oblique) tossed 65 pitches over 3 1/3 innings for Double-A Binghamton on Tuesday in his minor league rehab start, giving up three hits (one homer) and two earned runs while walking one and striking out six. Scherzer is working his way back from a left oblique strain on […]

Jonathan Aranda Called Up By Rays

With Tampa Bay Rays outfielders Manuel Margot (knee) and Kevin Kiermaier (hip) going on the injured list on Tuesday, the Rays have recalled infielder Jonathan Aranda and outfielder Luke Raley from Triple-A Durham. Aranda, the team's No. 21 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has played second, third and first base this year in the minors and […]

Aaron Judge's Arbitration Hearing Moved To Friday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge's salary arbitration hearing has been moved from Wednesday to Friday. Some reports have Judge's arbitration hearing as always being scheduled for Friday, but either way, although unlikely at this point, it'll afford the two sides a little extra time to perhaps get a long-term contract extension worked out. Judge […]

Freddy Peralta Back To Playing Catch

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (lat) is technically dealing with a teres major strain, according to general manager David Stearns. Peralta has resumed playing catch, but the team won't have a better idea of a timetable for his return until after the All-Star break. The 26-year-old right-hander is on the 60-day injured list and […]