Christian Arroyo Returns From Injured List

The Boston Red Sox activated infielder Christian Arroyo (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Monday. Jonathan Arauz was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Arroyo made a pinch-hitting appearance in the team's game against the Texas Rangers on Monday, going 0-for-1 in the game. The 26-year-old had been sidelined since mid-July with a […]

Adbert Alzolay Could Make A Rehab Outing This Week

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay (hamstring) could be sent out for a rehab assignment at Triple-A Iowa some time this week, according to MLB.com's Jordan Bastian. However, the team is still in the midst of considering what the next move should be for the 26-year-old. Alzolay suffered a left hamstring strain and was placed […]

Cavan Biggio Injures Elbow At Triple-A

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Cavan Biggio (neck/elbow) suffered a left elbow injury after diving for a ball in a rehab game at Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday. The team is in the midst of evaluating the injury and we should know more about the severity of it soon. Biggio has been out since August 3 […]

Jake Brentz Lands On 10-Day Injured List

The Kansas City Royals placed relief pitcher Jake Brentz (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Monday due to left shoulder impingement syndrome. The move is retroactive to August 21. The team reinstated fellow reliever Kyle Zimmer (neck) in a corresponding move. It doesn't sound as if Brentz will miss extended time with the injury. […]

Carlos Santana Suffers Grade 1 Hip Flexor Strain

Kansas City Royals first baseman Carlos Santana (hip) was removed from Monday's game against the Houston Astros after suffering a Grade 1 hip flexor strain. The injury came in the ninth inning after he ran to first base to beat out a double play. He is being called day-to-day by the team and he is […]

Yoan Moncada Goes 2-For-4 In Loss To Oakland

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada notched his second multi-hit effort of the month in Thursday's game against the Oakland Athletics. He went 2-for-4 with a pair of singles and a pair of strikeouts. It's been a rough August so far for Moncada. Over 16 games this month, he's slashing .190/.299/.259 with just two […]

Zac Gallen Continuing To Struggle In August

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen has had a year to forget in 2021. He started off the season pitching relatively well, but things have gotten progressively worse for him each month. Through three starts in August, he's posted a 6.48 ERA, giving up 19 hits and seven walks over 16.2 innings. The 26-year-old has […]

J.T. Realmuto Goes Hitless Over Diamondbacks Series

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto wasn't able to get anything going at the plate in the team's three-game road series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He went 0-for-11 with a walk and three strikeouts over the series as the Diamondbacks went on to sweep the Phillies. Realmuto had been hitting relatively well prior to this recent […]

Whit Merrifield Swipes His 35th Bag On Thursday

Kansas City Royals second baseman/outfielder Whit Merrifield continued to wreak havoc on the base paths in Thursday's game against the Houston Astros. Merrifield went 1-for-5 with a stolen base and a run in the game. He leads the league with 35 stolen bases, eight of which have come this month. The 32-year-old is slashing .273/.318/.385 […]

Brandon Woodruff Tagged For Six Runs On Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff had his worst outing of the year against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. He pitched five innings and allowed eight hits, one walk and a season-high six earned runs while striking out four. He was tagged for a pair of home runs. Woodruff took the loss in the […]

Eloy Jimenez Riding Eight-Game Hitting Streak

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez hasn't skipped a beat since returning to the field in late July. He's now played in 19 total games and he's slashed .315/.338/.644 with six home runs, 22 RBI and 10 runs. He's currently in the midst of an eight-game hitting streak that's included four multi-hit efforts. He's shown […]

Jonathan Schoop Tallies Three Hits On Thursday

Detroit Tigers second baseman Jonathan Schoop helped the team put together a strong offensive performance on Thursday, but it wasn't enough as the team fell 13-10 to the Los Angeles Angels. He went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in the game. Schoop has managed just one home run since July […]

Nicky Lopez Breaks Through With His First Home Run

It only took 109 games, but Nicky Lopez has finally lifted a ball over the fences. The Kansas City Royals shortstop went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in the team's 6-3 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday. Lopez has had a solid year overall. Through his 109 games on the year, he's […]

Mike Minor Goes 5 1/3 Innings In Thursday's Loss

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Mike Minor had a decent outing in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Houston Astros. He pitched 5 1/3 innings and allowed seven hits, no walks and three earned runs while striking out four. He was left with a no decision in the game. Through 25 starts on the year, Minor […]

Miguel Cabrera Drives In Four Runs In Thursday's Game

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera may not have hit his 500th career home run in Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Angels, but he had a solid day at the plate nonetheless. Cabrera went 2-for-4 with a double and four RBI in the game. It was just his second multi-RBI game of the month […]

Jeimer Candelario Goes 3-For-5 In Loss To Angels

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario had a big day at the plate in the team's 13-10 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday. He went 3-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and three runs. The home run was his 10th of the year. Candelario has been swinging a hot bat in August. […]

Matt Manning Allows Two Runs Against Angels

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Manning pitched 4 2/3 innings and allowed five hits, four walks and two earned runs in Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. The four walks were a season-high and he also matched a season-high by striking out four batters. Through 11 starts on the year, Manning is 3-5 with […]

Michael Brantley Sitting Out On Thursday

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is heading to the bench for Thursday's game against Mike Minor and the Kansas City Royals. Aledmys Diaz is shifting over to left field for the game while Jacob Wilson is covering third. Brantley has been a staple of consistency for the Astros all year. He currently leads the majors […]

Tim Anderson Sitting Against Athletics On Thursday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Cole Irvin and the Oakland Athletics. Danny Mendick is getting the start at shortstop while Cesar Hernandez is batting leadoff in the game. Anderson has been swinging a hot bat so far in August. He's currently riding a nine-game […]

Ketel Marte Getting A Breather On Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte is getting the day off on Thursday as the team faces Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies. Daulton Varsho is getting the start in center field and batting fifth in the game. Marte has struggled a bit since returning from the injured list on August 1. Over 15 games this […]

Jarred Kelenic Taking A Seat On Thursday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic is absent from the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Spencer Howard and the Texas Rangers. Jake Fraley is rotating over to center field for the game while Dylan Moore is starting in left field. Kelenic has had a rocky rookie year so far to say the least, but he's […]

Trey Mancini Back In The Lineup On Thursday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini (calf) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Shane McClanahan and the Tampa Bay Rays. He is playing designated hitter and batting second in the game. Mancini exited Monday's game after fouling multiple balls off of his calf. He went on to sit out each of the […]

Eric Haase Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The Detroit Tigers placed catcher/outfielder Eric Haase (abdomen) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday due to a right abdominal strain. The move is retroactive to August 16 as Haase had sat out the team's last three games due to the injury. The Tigers traded for veteran catcher Dustin Garneau on Wednesday and he is […]

Mike Zunino Dealing With A Tooth Issue

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino (toot) is not in the starting lineup for the second straight day on Thursday. According to Rays manager Kevin Cash, Zunino is dealing with a tooth issue. He is being considered day-to-day at this point. Francisco Mejia is making his second straight start behind the plate for Thursday's game […]

Daz Cameron Activated And Starting On Thursday

The Detroit Tigers activated outfielder Daz Cameron (toe/ankle) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday. He is part of the team's starting lineup for Thursday's game against Jose Quintana and the Los Angeles Angels. The 24-year-old was first placed on the injured list with a sprained toe on July 5, but he went on to […]

Mitchell Trubisky To Start Saturday's Game

Buffalo Bills quarterback Mitchell Trubisky will start Saturday's preseason game against his former team, the Chicago Bears, according to Bills head coach Sean McDermott. The team also announced that starting quarterback Josh Allen wouldn't play in the game. Trubisky started the team's first preseason game against the Detroit Lions, but only led two drives before […]

DJ Moore Suffers Injury In Thursday's Practice

Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Moore (undisclosed) suffered an injury during 7-on-7 red zone drills at Thursday's practice. He landed hard on his right side while diving for a pass. He received attention from the training staff, then went on to remove his pads, likely signaling he was done practicing for the day. The team's […]

Antonio Gibson Looking More Comfortable At Running Back

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson was thrust into a heavy workload out of the backfield in his rookie year in 2020, despite very limited reps at running back across his football career. Gibson rushed 170 times for 795 yards and 11 touchdowns last year, averaging 4.7 yards per carry. This year, according to […]

Noah Fant Active In Wednesday's Practice

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant was one of the top performers at the team's practice on Wednesday. He reeled in two catches during 11-on-11 drills and three catches in 7-on-7 work. He was working with both Broncos quarterbacks, Drew Lock and Teddy Bridgewater, during the practice. Fant has shown some intriguing potential over the […]

Zach Wilson Learning From Rodgers In Joint Practices

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson idolized Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers during his formative years. And now, he's earning the opportunity to practice right beside him. The Jets and Packers have been taking part in joint practices this week and Wilson has been soaking up as much as possible from the star Packers […]