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Nolan Schanuel Leaves Early on Saturday
Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel (wrist) was forced to make an early exit from Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Schanuel appeared to have injured his wrist while making a diving play during the second inning of Saturday's contest. He stayed in the game and went 0-for-2 at the plate before exiting the […]
Andy Webb
Chris Sale Likely to Return Next Weekend
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale (ribs) appears to be on the verge of returning to the big-league mound. Sale tossed 4.2 innings, allowing one run on four hits while striking out five strikeouts in his latest rehab start on Saturday. For now, the plan is for Sale to start for the Braves next weekend […]
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Janson Junk Exits Early on Saturday
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Janson Junk (forearm) was forced to make an early exit from Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Junk was lifted after going 5.2 innings, allowing three runs on six hits while striking out three batters. The expectation is that Junk will undergo further testing to determine the severity of the […]
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Tyjae Spears Still in a Boot
Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (ankle) is currently uncertain for the season opener due to injury. A few weeks ago, Spears suffered a high ankle sprain during a preseason contest. As of this week, Spears is still in a safety boot and moving around with a scooter. It doesn't seem like Spears is going […]
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Aidan O'Connell to Miss Significant Time
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (wrist) is going to miss significant time to start the season. According to Ian Rapoport, O'Connell is expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks of action due to a fractured wrist. Ouch, O'Connell was in line to be the backup to Geno Smith to begin the season. Now, rookies Cam Miller […]
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Isaac Guerendo Aggravates Shoulder Issue
San Francisco 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo (shoulder) played at less than 100 percent during Saturday's preseason contest. Guerendo started the game, but re-aggravated his shoulder injury in the first quarter. Luckily, Guerendo was able to return to the game after getting looked at on the sideline. At the moment, all signs point to Guerendo […]
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Brian Robinson Jr. to be RB2
According to Nick Wagoner, running back Brian Robinson Jr. was brought on to be the second back in San Francisco. This shouldn't come as a shock given how well Robinson performed during his days in Washington. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said they've had their eyes on Robinson for a while and are pumped to […]
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Jose Soriano Placed on Restricted List
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Soriano was moved from the paternity list to the restricted list on Saturday. According to Jeff Fletcher, the Angels made this move to give Soriano an extra day to travel back from the Dominican Republic. He has been away from the team due to the birth of his child. […]
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Frankie Montas Done for the Season
New York Mets starting pitcher Frankie Montas (elbow) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday. It sounds like Montas has a significant UCL injury that could require Tommy John surgery. Ouch, this isn't what anyone wanted to see considering Montas didn't even make his season debut until June. The right-hander was struggling on […]
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Kyle Bradish Expected to Start on Tuesday
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Bradish (elbow) is expected to make his season debut against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. Bradish has been sidelined all season while recovering from Tommy John surgery from last year. The right-hander got up to 89 pitches during his latest rehab outing. It sounds like Bradish is finally ready […]
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Marcus Semien Placed on Injured List
Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien (foot) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday, retroactive to Aug. 22. Semien has been absent from the lineup since fouling a ball off his foot during Thursday's contest. The veteran slugger is scheduled to meet with a foot doctor on Sunday, but the Rangers decided to […]
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Jackson Merrill Heads to 10-Day Injured List
San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (ankle) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. This doesn't come as a surprise after Merrill was held out again on Saturday to mark his sixth absence in a row. The Padres have decided to place him on the shelf, retroactive August 20. The Padres are hopeful […]
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Luis Torrens Missing Third Straight Game
New York Mets catcher Luis Torrens (hand) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves. This marks the third game in a row that Torrens has sat out due to hand soreness. The good news is, Torrens is reportedly available off the bench to pinch-hit during this contest. That […]
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Brandon Nimmo Sitting Out Again
New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Nimmo is set to miss his third game in a row due to neck stiffness. It's worth noting that Nimmo was able to get through pregame warmups before ultimately being held out of Saturday's […]
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Dominic Canzone Continues to Sit Out
Seattle Mariners outfielder Dominic Canzone (arm) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Athletics. Canzone has been sidelined since being hit by a pitch during Monday's contest. Luckily, the X-rays came back negative, so Canzone isn't dealing with anything serious. For now, Canzone is considered day-to-day, but he could end […]
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Mike Tauchman Resting With Lower-Half Soreness
Chicago White Sox outfielder Mike Tauchman (lower body) is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins. According to manager Will Venable, Tauchman is out due to lower body soreness. Tauchman has played in seven straight games, so he could use a day off to rest. This doesn't sound like […]
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Jackson Merrill Missing Sixth Straight Game
San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (ankle) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. This marks the sixth game in a row that Merrill has missed due to a bruised left ankle. For now, Merrill is considered day-to-day, but it's a bit surprising he hasn't been placed […]
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Brice Turang Absent on Saturday, "Touch-and-Go" With Wrist Injury
Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (wrist) is being held out of Saturday's starting lineup against the San Francisco Giants. Turang is touch-and-go with a wrist issue after being hit by a pitch during Friday's contest. It sounds like Turang did work out pregame, but they ultimately decided to rest him on Saturday. The X-rays […]
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Warming Bernabel Returning on Saturday
Colorado Rockies rookie corner infielder Warming Bernabel (head) is back in the starting nine ahead of Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bernabel was pulled from Thursday's lineup after getting hit in the face with a throw during infield drills. He was absent from Friday's lineup but is back in the mix on Saturday. Bernabel […]
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Walker Buehler Officially Moving to Bullpen
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Walker Buehler is officially shifting to the bullpen, according to manager Alex Cora. There has been speculation about this with how poorly Buehler has been pitching this season. He currently holds a 5.40 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, and a 82/54 K/BB ratio across 22 starts this season. The Red Sox could […]
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Evan Carter Heads to Injured List
Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday. Ouch, Carter is likely going to miss the rest of the regular season due to a fractured wrist. He was hit by a pitch on the wrist during Thursday's game which is going to sideline him for weeks. This is […]
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Adolis Garcia to be Activated on Saturday
Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia (ankle) is expected to be activated off the injured list ahead of Saturday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. Garcia was only forced to miss the minimum of 10 days due to a sprained ankle. He took batting practice ahead of Friday's contest without any issues. It appears Garcia is ready […]
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Jacob deGrom to Throw on Saturday
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Saturday. The right-hander had his last turn in the rotation skipped due to shoulder fatigue. This seemed more like a precautionary measure than any sort of injury. The 37-year-old has a long history of injuries and has already thrown over […]
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Tanner Scott Activated on Friday
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Tanner Scott (elbow) was activated off the 15-day injured list ahead of Friday's game against the San Diego Padres. Scott returns to the mix after missing the last month of the season due to left elbow inflammation. Before landing on the shelf, Scott posted a 4.14 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and […]
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Dominic Canzone Remains Out on Friday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Dominic Canzone (arm) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Athletics. Canzone has been sidelined since being hit by a pitch on the arm during Monday's game. The X-rays didn't reveal any structural damage, so fantasy managers should consider Canzone as day-to-day for now. Hopefully, he'll be […]
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Spencer Strider Being Skipped in Rotation
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider will have his spot in the rotation skipped. That means, Strider won't make his scheduled start against the New York Mets this weekend. This doesn't come as a shock given how horrible Strider has been lately. He was crushed for seven earned runs on 10 hits during his most […]
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Taylor Trammell Heads to Injured List
Houston Astros outfielder Taylor Trammell (neck, concussion) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday. Trammell will head to the shelf due to a cervical muscle strain that he suffered during Wednesday's contest. It's also worth noting that Trammell remains in the concussion protocol as well. He's currently with the team for their series […]
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Jordan Westburg Hopeful to Avoid Injured List
Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (ankle) remained out of the starting lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the Houston Astros. Westburg hasn't been able to play since exiting early during Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Currently, Westburg is considered day-to-day with right ankle discomfort. The organization is hopeful that Westburg can avoid a […]
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Joey Ortiz Leaves with Hamstring Injury
Milwaukee Brewers infielder Joey Ortiz (hamstring) was forced to make an early exit from Thursday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Ortiz suffered a left hamstring injury when grounding out in the fifth inning. He finished this game 1-for-2 with a single. The assumption is that he'll undergo further testing to determine the severity of the […]
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Evan Carter Exits Early on Thursday
Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter (hand) was forced to make an early exit from Thursday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Carter suffered a hand injury when he was hit by a pitch during the seventh inning on Thursday. He remained in the game, but was eventually lifted for a defensive replacement. He finished this […]
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