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Max Fried Pitches Well Despite Loss
New York Yankees starting pitcher Max Fried allowed six hits and two earned runs in Sunday's 2-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox. He walked two and struck out nine, falling to 9-2 through 15 starts. Fried allowed a run in the first inning and was able to keep Boston off the board until the […]
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Jordan Westburg Blasts Two-Run Insurance Bomb
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 11-2 win against the visiting Los Angeles Angels. He also singled, drew a walk, and scored thrice. Westburg reached base on three instances for the second time in four games and hit his third long ball since returning from the […]
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Rockies Recall Michael Toglia, DFA Keston Hiura
The Colorado Rockies announced that they have designated first baseman Keston Hiura for assignment at Triple-A Albuquerque and recalled first baseman Michael Toglia to the big-league roster. A few weeks ago, Toglia was optioned to the Isotopes after compiling an abysmal .194/.266/.349 slash line through 54 games. With Hiura failing to perform much better (.222/.333/.278) […]
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Kyle Harrison Optioned to Triple-A Worcester
Per the team, the Boston Red Sox have optioned newly acquired pitcher Kyle Harrison to Triple-A Worcester. Boston stunned the baseball world over the weekend when it flipped Rafael Devers for a package of players. Harrison was initially scheduled to toe the rubber on Sunday for San Francisco in their series finale with the Los […]
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Salvador Perez Hitting Well in June
Kansas City Royals backstop Salvador Perez went 1-for-4 with a single and a strikeout in Thursday's 1-0 loss to the visiting New York Yankees. Starting pitchers Seth Lugo and Will Warren locked down both lineups in Thursday's series finale, with the first run of the matchup pushed across in the eighth inning and ten hits […]
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Will Warren Dealt No-Decision
New York Yankees starting pitcher Will Warren hurled 5 2/3 shutout frames, but did not factor into his team's 1-0 road win against the Kansas City Royals. The Southeastern Louisiana alum allowed four hits and struck out four while issuing one free pass. Warren and opposing starter Seth Lugo were locked in a scoreless duel, […]
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Carson Kelly Sitting on Friday
Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly is not in his team's lineup for their Friday matchup with the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates. Teammate Reese McGuire will operate behind the plate and bat ninth. Kelly is amid a brutal cold stretch at the dish, notching just four hits in his previous 37 at-bats. Despite the recent slump, he's […]
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Seth Lugo Pitches Well in No-Decision
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo tossed 5 2/3 scoreless innings, but did not factor into Thursday's 1-0 loss to the New York Yankees. The veteran yielded two hits and three walks, striking out two in the no-decision. Lugo was excellent in this one, limiting the Yanks to two singles and allowing no earned […]
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Jeremy Pena Continues Torrid Stretch
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena went 2-for-4 with a run scored and two singles in Thursday's 4-3 win against the Chicago White Sox. The Dominican Republic native has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball in recent weeks, registering multiple hits in 11 of his last 17 outings. He's got three home runs and […]
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Maxwell Hairston Tweaks Hamstring
Buffalo Bills rookie defensive back Maxwell Hairston (hamstring) missed Thursday's minicamp practice session due to a hamstring injury. General manager Brandon Beane said the Kentucky product "tweaked" his hamstring and is getting treatment. Per Beane, the expectation is that he'll be ready for training camp. Buffalo's No. 30 overall selection in April's draft, Hairston projects […]
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Will Johnson Sitting with Hamstring Tightness
According to head coach Jonathan Gannon, Arizona Cardinals defensive back Will Johnson (hamstring) has not participated in the team's mandatory minicamp because of a tight hamstring. Gannon also noted that the rookie will be ready for training camp. Arizona got a steal in the Michigan alum, who was regarded as a first-round pick but saw […]
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Diontae Johnson Focused on Returning to Form in 2025
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Diontae Johnson is focused on changing the perception surrounding him this season after a tumultuous 2024, he told ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi on Wednesday. Johnson was all over the place last season, leading the Carolina Panthers in receiving through the first seven games before a mid-year trade to Baltimore -- and eventual […]
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Bo Melton to Dabble at Cornerback
Per NFL.com's Grant Gordon, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Bo Melton took practice reps with the defensive backs during this week's mandatory minicamp. "Everybody turned and looked at me like, 'What are you doing?'" said Melton on Wednesday. Despite this week marking the first time that the 26-year-old ran with the DBs, it isn't the […]
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Hunter Goodman Resting Vs. Giants
Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman is out of the lineup on Thursday for his team's final outing of a three-game set with the San Francisco Giants. Fellow backstop Braxton Fulford is behind the plate and batting ninth in his absence. Goodman hasn't had an actual day off in well over a month, so it's just […]
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Jacob Young Hitting the Bench Vs. Mets
Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young won't be in Thursday's lineup for his team's final game of their series against the New York Mets. Teammate Robert Hassell III is operating center field in his stead and batting ninth. The Florida native will take a seat with right-handed pitcher Kodai Senga taking the mound for New York. […]
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Trevor Larnach, Kody Clemens Out on Thursday
Minnesota Twins second baseman Kody Clemens and outfielder Trevor Larnach are taking a seat on Thursday for their team's series finale with the visiting Texas Rangers. With a matinee the day after a night game, it's just a normal day off for them. Teammate Royce Lewis will be the DH and bat fifth, with Willi […]
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Jonah Heim Sitting Thursday
Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim won't be in the team's lineup on Thursday for their road series finale with the Minnesota Twins. It's just a routine day off for him with a day game coming after a night game. Fellow backstop Kyle Higashioka is behind the plate and batting ninth in his absence. Heim is […]
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Baker Mayfield, Bucs Offense Focused on More Explosive Plays
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield noted on Tuesday via the team's official transcript that the new offense is focusing on increasing the number of downfield shots during minicamp. "[We're] working on that, being able to connect on the chemistry we're trying to build right now," noted the Oklahoma product. "This is the time of […]
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Brian Callahan "Hopeful" to Have Treylon Burks Cleared for Training Camp
Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan reported on Wednesday that wide receiver Treylon Burks (knee) is ahead of schedule in his recovery from the ACL injury he suffered in Week 6 of 2024. "I think if you asked me that question at the beginning of the offseason program, he's definitely doing, probably more than I […]
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Tetairoa McMillan Misses Wednesday's Practice
Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer notes that Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (leg) is sidelined for Wednesday's practice due to precautionary reasons. Carolina's No. 8 overall pick in April's draft reportedly collided with a defensive back near the end of Tuesday's session. Per head coach Dave Canales, the Arizona product could return […]
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Brian Thomas Jr. Leaves Practice with Injury
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen reports that wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (shoulder) is ok after leaving Wednesday's minicamp session with a shoulder injury. "He's fine. He absolutely could've gone back and played — just bruised it a little bit," said Coen. He also noted that the 22-year-old was removed for precautionary reasons and […]
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Max Scherzer Set for Friday Rehab Start
Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith reports that Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer (thumb) is cleared for his first rehab start this Friday with Triple-A Buffalo. The 40-year-old has been bothered by thumb inflammation that he picked up in late March, but his most recent bullpen session was presumably successful. Nicholson-Smith noted that Scherzer will likely toss […]
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Steven Kwan Out Again Against Lefty
Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan won't be in Wednesday's lineup when his team closes out its series against the visiting Cincinnati Reds. The Oregon State alum will again take a seat with left-handed hurler Nick Lodolo getting the nod, marking the second time he's sat against a southpaw in a week. He hasn't necessarily been […]
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Pete Crow-Armstrong Gets First Day Off
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong will not be in Wednesday's lineup for their final game of a road series with the Philadelphia Phillies. It's a routine day off for the burgeoning fantasy superstar, his first of the year through 67 games. Switch-hitting teammate Vidal Brujan will hold down center field and bat ninth in his […]
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Brandon Marsh Sitting Wednesday with Sore Elbow
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (elbow) is out of the team's lineup for Wednesday's series finale with the Chicago Cubs. Teammate Johan Rojas will work center field in his stead -- batting ninth. The 27-year-old exited Tuesday's contest in the sixth inning after hyperextending his elbow on a slide. Fortunately, the team believes he'll be […]
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Carmen Mlodzinski Recalled, Set for Bullpen Role
Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the Pittsburgh Pirates are promoting right-handed pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski to the big-league roster. Pitcher Kyle Nicolas was optioned in a corresponding move. The South Carolina product started 2025 in the majors but was sent down after a poor showing through his first nine outings (5.67 ERA, 1.61 […]
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Dylan Cease Whiffs Season-High 11 in Win
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease blanked the Los Angeles Dodgers over seven innings of work in his team's 11-1 home win on Tuesday. The veteran allowed three hits and notched a season-high in walks (five) and strikeouts (11). Cease was a little wild in this one, though; he also generated 24 whiffs for […]
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Jose Soriano Punches Out 12 in No-Decision in Stellar Start
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Soriano tossed seven innings of one-run ball, but did not factor into Tuesday's 2-1 win against the Athletics. The 26-year-old yielded two hits and two walks, striking out 12 in the dominant outing. Soriano landed 71 of 110 pitches for strikes, and induced an eye-popping 22 swings and misses […]
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Evan Carter Posts Three More Hits
Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in his team's 16-4 win against the Minnesota Twins. The Tennessee native also drew a walk, singled twice, and scored four runs in the rout. Carter homered for the second time in as many games when he blasted his third of […]
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Aaron Judge Slugs Homer No. 24
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Tuesday's 10-2 win against the Kansas City Royals. He added a single and struck out twice. The superstar slugger hit a monster two-run bomb off Royals' pitcher Noah Cameron in the top of the first inning, leaving the bat […]
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