Aroldis Chapman Walks Three Straight Batters In Return

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman had a rough outing in his return to the mound on Saturday. He entered Game 1 of the team's doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians in the seventh inning and walked all three batters he faced prior to being removed from the game. He wound up being charged for... Read More

Wesley Matthews Returns To Bucks On One-Year Deal

Veteran guard/forward Wesley Matthews has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Milwaukee Bucks. The 35-year-old will be paid the veteran's minimum in 2022-23. Last year, Matthews played 20.4 minutes per game and averaged 5.1 points per contest while shooting 39.5% from the field and 33.8% from three-point range. Despite being a career... Read More

Juan Toscano-Anderson Inks One-Year Deal With Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers signed free agent guard Juan Toscano-Anderson to a one-year deal worth the veteran's minimum. JTA became a free agent this offseason after his former team, the Golden State Warriors, declined to extend a qualifying offer to him. Toscano-Anderson spent each of the first three years of his career with the Warriors.... Read More

Zion Williamson To Sign Five-Year, $231 Million Extension

According to Shams Charania, the New Orleans Pelicans will be signing forward Zion Williamson to a five-year extension worth $231 million. Williamson has played in just 85 games since being drafted first overall by the franchise in 2019. He missed the entirety of the 2021-22 season after undergoing foot surgery in the offseason prior. The... Read More

Aaron Holiday Signs With Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks have signed guard Aaron Holiday to a one-year deal worth the veteran minimum. The 25-year-old will help give the team some extra veteran backcourt depth behind starting guards Trae Young and Dejounte Murray. Holiday split the 2021-22 season between the Washington Wizards and Phoenix Suns. He shot 37.9% from three-point range across... Read More

Danilo Gallinari Expected To Join Celtics

Veteran forward Danilo Gallinari is being waived by the San Antonio Spurs, who received the 33-year-old in the blockbuster trade that sent Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks. After Gallinari officially becomes a free agent, he is expected to sign a two-year deal with the Boston Celtics. Gallo averaged 25.3 minutes per game with the... Read More

Donovan Mitchell Not Expected To Be Traded

While the Utah Jazz appear to be on the verge of a full rebuild after their blockbuster deal on Friday, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports that the team has no plans to trade star guard Donovan Mitchell. Jones states that the team is looking to build around Mitchell, utilizing their ample cash and plethora... Read More

Walker Kessler Joins Jazz In Gobert Blockbuster

Rookie center Walker Kessler was traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Utah Jazz in Friday's blockbuster deal that sent Rudy Gobert to Minnesota. Kessler was selected 22nd overall in this year's draft. Known for his shot-blocking prowess, he averaged 4.6 blocks per game during his sophomore campaign at Auburn last year. His move from... Read More

Damion Lee Signs One-Year Deal With Suns

Free-agent guard Damion Lee has signed a one-year deal worth about $2.1 million with the Phoenix Suns. Lee spent the last four seasons with the Golden State Warriors and saw his playing time fluctuate a good amount over the years. Last season, he averaged 20 minutes per game and compiled 7.4 points, 3.2 rebounds a... Read More

Touki Toussaint Designated For Assignment

The Atlanta Braves designated right-handed pitcher Touki Toussaint for assignment on Saturday. The move was made to clear a roster spot on the 40-man roster for fellow right-hander Jay Jackson (back), who was activated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A. Toussaint first arrived in the majors as a promising prospect back in... Read More

Jacob deGrom Officially Set For Rehab Outing Sunday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) is officially scheduled to make his first rehab outing of 2022 at Single-A St. Lucie on Sunday. This marks a huge milestone in the recovery process for deGrom, who has been out all year due to a stress reaction in his right scapula. According to Mets manager... Read More

Matt Manning Completes Bullpen Session Saturday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Manning (bicep) threw a bullpen session on Saturday. This was the first time he'd thrown off a mound during his current throwing regimen. He was previously throwing off flat ground from 150 feet. He is currently in Lakeland, the town of the Tigers' Single-A affiliate, and the plan is for... Read More

Adley Rutschman Sitting Against Twins On Saturday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman is getting the day off on Saturday as the team takes on right-hander Sonny Gray and the Minnesota Twins. Robinson Chirinos will be behind the plate for the contest. Rutschman has been in the midst of a mini slump at the plate. He's gone 0-for-11 with one walk and three... Read More

Miguel Rojas Back In The Lineup On Saturday

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas (neck) is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against right-hander Jackson Tetreault and the Washington Nationals. Rojas nearly collided with his teammate Joey Wendle on Friday while trying to field a single off the bat of Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia. Rojas initially stayed in the game, but... Read More

Jose Miranda Taking A Seat On Saturday

Minnesota Twins corner infielder Jose Miranda is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against right-hander Jordan Lyles and the Baltimore Orioles. Luis Arraez will be covering first base for the game while Nick Gordon is entering the starting lineup at center field. Miranda has quietly been putting things together at the plate lately.... Read More

X-Rays Negative On Kevin Gausman's Ankle

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (ankle) was lifted from his start against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday after he was hit in the ankle by a comebacker. He immediately underwent X-rays after the incident and the X-rays came back negative. The team has classified his injury as a right ankle contusion. It's... Read More

Orioles Remain Confident In Jorge Lopez As Closer

Baltimore Orioles closer Jorge Lopez suffered his third blown save of the year on Friday as he allowed a two-run walk-off home run to Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton. After the game, Lopez expressed disappointment that he allowed the home run -- the first homer he'd allowed over 37 innings this year. However, Orioles manager... Read More

Aaron Ashby Activated Ahead Of Saturday's Start

The Milwaukee Brewers have activated left-hander Aaron Ashby (forearm) from the 15-day injured list. He will be the team's starting pitcher for Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. To clear a roster spot for Ashby, relief pitcher Trevor Kelley was sent to Triple-A. Ashby has made 14 appearances (eight starts) this year and he's gone... Read More

Angels Claim Jonathan Villar Off Waivers

The Los Angeles Angels have claimed infielder Jonathan Villar off waivers from the Chicago Cubs, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Villar was designated for assignment by the Cubs about a week ago. He slashed .222/.271/.327 with two home runs, six stolen bases, 15 RBI and 19 runs over 46 games in... Read More

Whit Merrifield Doubles, Steals A Base On Friday

Kansas City Royals second baseman/outfielder Whit Merrifield helped the team defeat the Detroit Tigers 3-1 on Friday. He went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in the game. He was 1-for-2 in stolen base attempts in the game and now has 12 stolen bases over 75 games on... Read More

Max Fried Holds Reds To One Run Over Seven Innings

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried had a strong outing in Friday's 9-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds. He pitched seven innings and allowed five hits, no walks and one earned run while striking out four. He earned the win to improve to 8-2 on the year. The southpaw has now recorded quality starts in... Read More

Justin Dunn Throws Three Scoreless Innings At Triple-A

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Justin Dunn (shoulder) had a strong outing at Triple-A on Friday. He pitched three scoreless innings, retiring each of the nine batters he faced while recording four strikeouts. The 26-year-old has been on the shelf all season due to right shoulder inflammation. He still needs to work up his pitch count, but... Read More

Lance Lynn Turns In First Quality Start On Friday

Chicago White Sox right-hander Lance Lynn had his best outing of the year thus far against the San Francisco Giants on Friday. He pitched six scoreless innings and allowed three hits and two walks while striking out five. He wound up with a no decision in the game. This was Lynn's first quality start of... Read More

Adrian Houser Placed On 15-Day Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers placed starting pitcher Adrian Houser (elbow) on the 15-day injured list on Friday. He is dealing with a right flexor strain. The injury caused him to exit his last start against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. After the roster move was made, Brewers manager Craig Counsell stated, "There's nothing structural or seriously... Read More

Lucas Sims Will Have Season-Ending Back Surgery

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Lucas Sims (back) is set to undergo season-ending surgery to repair a herniated disc in his back next week. By electing to undergo the surgery now, Sims will be on track for spring training next year. The 28-year-old was held to just six appearances this year. He attempted to pitch through... Read More

Nolan Arenado Hits For The Cycle On Friday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado hit for the second cycle of his career during Friday's 5-3 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. He went 4-for-4 at the plate in the game, tallying three RBI and one run. The 31-year-old is now slashing .288/.349/.523 with 15 home runs, 52 RBI and 36 runs over 75... Read More

Alex Faedo Optioned, But Likely To Return Monday

The Detroit Tigers optioned starting pitcher Alex Faedo to Triple-A on Friday. The move was made to clear a roster spot for Michael Pineda (finger), who was activated from the 15-day injured list to start Friday's game against the Kansas City Royals. According to Tigers manager A.J. Hinch, Faedo's demotion was a strategic move to... Read More

Thomas Hatch To Start Game 2 On Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Thomas Hatch will be the team's starting pitcher in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Tampa Bay Rays. Kevin Gausman will be on the mound for Game 1. Hatch has spent the entirety of the 2022 season at Triple-A. He's made 12 starts and he's gone 4-4 with a 5.12... Read More

Gavin Lux Taking A Seat On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman/outfielder Gavin Lux is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against left-hander Blake Snell and the San Diego Padres. Chris Taylor will be in left field for the game with Max Muncy covering the keystone. Lux is coming off of a great month of June. He slashed .341/.389/.476 with... Read More

Kyle Bradish Throws On Flat Ground Friday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Bradish (shoulder) threw on flat ground on Friday, according to Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com. He is now slated to throw a bullpen session at some point in the next few days. Bradish has been on the injured list for a week due to right shoulder inflammation. The 25-year-old has struggled... Read More