Luis Garcia Jr. Scratched on Friday

Washington Nationals infielder Luis Garcia Jr. (back) was scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Garcia has been pulled from the lineup due to back tightness. This doesn't sound like something that will require a trip to the injured list. For now, Garcia should be considered day-to-day until […]

Tommy Edman Likely Out Until September

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman (ankle) is expected to be sidelined until some point in September. Edman has been sidelined since August 4 due to a right ankle sprain. The Dodgers don't need or want to rush him back to the field. That being said, Edman will likely remain sidelined until some point in […]

Ha-Seong Kim Resting on Friday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Ha-Seong Kim will head to the bench ahead of Friday's game against the Seattle Mariners. This appears to be a routine rest day for Kim who has struggled since returning from the injured list. Kim has gone 3-for-18 at the plate with seven strikeouts since his return on August 1. Taylor […]

Yandy Diaz Absent from Friday's Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz is out of the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Seattle Mariners. This is a rare off day for Diaz who is in the lineup basically every night. The expectation is that he'll be back in the lineup for the rest of the weekend. Brandon Lowe […]

Chris Martin Throws Bullpen Session

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Chris Martin (calf) threw a successful bullpen session on Friday. Martin continues to work his way back from a left calf strain that has sidelined him since late July. Barring any setbacks, Martin is likely to go on a minor league rehab assignment following this bullpen session. Martin holds a 2.36 […]

Jake Ferguson Practices on Friday

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (back) returned to the practice field on Friday. This is a good sight after Ferguson exited early during Thursday's practice due to a back contusion. Ferguson told reporters that he's dealing with some pain, but there's no structural damage. He wants to stay in his routine and he went […]

Malik Davis Signing With Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys have signed free-agent running back Malik Davis on Friday. The team needed additional depth with Jaydon Blue (ankle) and Miles Sanders (knee) both banged up right now. Davis figures to give this team an extra body ahead of Saturday's preseason contest versus the Los Angeles Rams. Davis spent last season on the […]

Jack Jones Exits Early During Friday's Practice

Miami Dolphins defensive back Jack Jones (leg) was forced to exit early during Friday's practice session. Jones suffered what appeared to be a lower-body injury, which was later revealed to be cramps. Dolphins fans don't need to panic as this sounds like a minor issue. The Dolphins are thin at defensive back, so losing Jones […]

Justin Herbert Won't Play in Second Preseason Game

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert won't play during Sunday's second preseason game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Taylor Heinicke will get the starting nod for this contest. Trey Lance started during the Hall of Fame game last week. The two of them are competing for the backup gig behind Herbert to begin […]

Joe Alt Shifting to Left Tackle

Los Angeles Chargers right tackle Joe Alt is expected to shift over to the left tackle spot this season. The Chargers took a big blow earlier this week when they lost Rashawn Slater (knee) for the entire 2025 season. Now, the plan is to move Alt to left tackle while Trey Pipkins moves to right […]

Ladd McConkey Returning to Practice on Friday

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (undisclosed) was seen back on the practice field on Friday. According to Kris Rhim, McConkey was seen in uniform going through a walkthrough. This is the first time that we've seen McConkey on the field since July 28. He has been missing practice due to an undisclosed injury. […]

Logan Henderson Slated to Start on Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Logan Henderson is slated to make at least one more start in the rotation. Henderson recently threw a no-decision during his outing against the Washington Nationals last Sunday. He went 4.1 innings, allowing one earned run on three hits while striking out four batters. The Brewers will give Henderson another start […]

Shane Smith Registers Eight Strikeouts

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Shane Smith had his swing-and-miss stuff working for him during Thursday's game against the Seattle Mariners. The right-hander gave up a two-run blast to Randy Arozarena, but was solid outside of that. He tossed five innings, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out a career-high eight batters in […]

Logan Gilbert Pitches Well in No-Decision

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert put together a solid performance on the mound during Thursday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The right-hander gave up a solo home run to Michael A. Taylor, but was sharp outside of that. Gilbert tossed five innings, allowing one run on five hits, while striking out six in […]

Brandon Young Sticking in Rotation

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Brandon Young will get at least one more turn in the starting rotation. According to Jake Rill, Young is slated to take the ball versus the Athletics on Saturday. The O's don't have many healthy arms right now with Zach Eflin (back), Kyle Bradish (elbow), and Tyler Wells (elbow) all sidelined. […]

Nick Martinez Moving Back into Rotation

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Martinez is slated to take the mound for Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Martinez shifted to the bullpen after the team acquired Zack Littell at the trade deadline. However, Martinez will return to the rotation with Nick Lodolo (finger) being placed on the injured list. Most recently, Martinez tossed […]

Jose Alvarado Beginning Rehab Assignment on Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jose Alvarado is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday. Alvarado has been out since the middle of May due to an 80-game suspension for breaking the performance-enhancing substance policy. He's currently eligible to return on August 19, so he'll begin ramping up in […]

Jose Urquidy Making Rehab Start on Thursday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jose Urquidy (elbow) is scheduled to take the mound for a rehab start with Single-A Lakeland on Thursday. Urquidy threw a scoreless inning during his first rehab outing on Sunday. He figures to see a slightly larger workload this time around. If everything goes well, Urquidy should continue to ramp up […]

Sean Murphy Takes a Seat on Thursday

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy is out of the starting lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the Miami Marlins. This appears to be a routine rest day for Murphy who has started in four straight games. During that span, Murphy only has one hit, so he could use a rest day to get himself back […]

Tyler Stephenson Resting on Thursday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson is out of the starting lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This appears to be a routine rest day for Stephenson who has been in a mini slump lately. Over the last three games, Stephenson is 1-for-9 at the plate with one home run, one RBI, and […]

Josh Naylor Removed Early on Thursday

Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor (undisclosed) was forced to make an early exit from Thursday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Naylor looked uncomfortable during his at-bat in the third inning and appeared to be grabbing his side. He grounded out to end the inning and was removed from the contest. Donovan Solano took […]

Jaycee Horn Misses Wednesday's Practice

Carolina Panthers defensive back Jaycee Horn (hand) did not participate in Wednesday's practice. According to Adam Schefter, Horn was involved in a car crash prior to Wednesday's practice. Head coach Dave Canales said Horn required stitches on his left hand. The Panthers have already ruled out Horn for the preseason opener on Friday. This doesn't […]

Marcus Mariota Dealing with Leg Injury

Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota (leg) won't travel with the team for their preseason opener against the New England Patriots. Head coach Dan Quinn said on Wednesday that Mariota is dealing with a mild lower leg strain. Luckily, it sounds like a minor injury as Quinn said his level of concern was low. The Commanders […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Looking Good in Camp

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is reportedly looking good in training camp. Garoppolo is getting the bulk of the first-team reps with Matthew Stafford (back) currently sidelined. Head coach Sean McVay has downplayed Stafford's back issues and believes he'll be ready to go by Week 1. In the meantime, Garoppolo has looked impressive with […]

Ryan Weathers Throws Bullpen Session on Wednesday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Ryan Weathers (lat) was able to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday. This is a positive step forward for Weathers who is working his way back from a lat strain he suffered in early June. This session was the first time that Weathers has thrown off a mound since his injury. […]

Josh Jung on Track to Play Third Base on Friday

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (calf) has been limited to designated hitter duty lately due to injury. However, Jung took grounders on Wednesday and is expected to return to third base on Friday. Jung has missed four games over the last week due to a calf issue. He has avoided a trip to the […]

Chris Sale Throwing on Thursday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale (ribs) is set to throw a live batting practice session on Thursday. Sale continues to progress from a fractured left ribcage he suffered in mid-June. The expectation is that Sale will likely go on a minor league rehab assignment after Thursday's session. It's unclear how many starts he'll need […]

Sal Frelick Returning on Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick (knee) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Frelick is returning to the lineup following a three-game absence due to left knee soreness. Frelick has been swinging a hot bat lately, so the Brewers are happy to avoid a stint on the injured […]

Carlos Narvaez Absent on Wednesday

Boston Red Sox catcher Carlos Narvaez (knee) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Narvaez reportedly looked to be limping during Tuesday's game, so he'll take a seat here due to knee soreness. Manager Alex Cora downplayed the severity of the issue and believes Narvaez will be […]

JP Sears Optioned to Minors

San Diego Padres starting pitcher JP Sears has been optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday. Sears gave up five earned runs on 10 hits across five innings of work during his team debut on Monday. This rough outing pushed him to a 5.12 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and a 101/30 K/BB ratio across 23 starts […]