Kadarius Toney Won’t Play Sunday Vs. Cleveland

New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (undisclosed) will not play in Sunday's preseason game against the Cleveland Browns. He was held out from Saturday's preseason game against the New York Jets due to an apparent injury. The 20th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft has barely practiced in training camp due. He was placed […]

Byron Buxton Will Begin Rehab Assignment Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (finger) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A St. Paul on Friday. He participated in live batting practice on Thursday and was cleared to start a rehab assignment. The 27-year-old slashed .369/.409/.767 with 10 home runs, 19 RBI, 21 runs scored, and five stolen bases over 110 plate appearances before […]

Pablo Lopez Throws Another Bullpen Session Thursday

Miami Marlins pitcher Pablo Lopez (shoulder) threw a bullpen session on Thursday. He completed a 35-pitch bullpen session last week. The 25-year-old has been sidelined since mid-July with a shoulder strain. Lopez is trending in the right direction and could begin a rehab assignment soon. The right-hander owns a 3.03 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and 111 […]

Dylan Carlson Could Return Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson (wrist) could be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. He has been sidelined since last week with a right wrist sprain. This is excellent news for Carlson and his fantasy managers as they could have back in their lineups as soon […]

Trevor Bauer Has Leave Extended Through August 27

The MLB and MLBPA have extended Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer's leave through August 27. He's been on paid leave since July 2 as the MLB and MLBPA continue to investigate sexual assault allegations against him. This is the fifth time the Dodgers right-hander has had his date move as there appears to be […]

Shane McClanahan Fans Eight In Thursday’s Win

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan (8-4) allowed one earned run on five hits and one walk while striking out eight during Thursday's 7-2 win over the Orioles. He earned his eighth win of the season. The southpaw limited the Orioles to one run on five hits while fanning eight to earn his eighth win […]

Brandon Lowe Launches His 29th Homer On Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double, a walk, and an additional run scored during Thursday's 7-2 win over the Orioles. He blasted a two-run shot off Jorge Lopez in the second inning to extend the Rays lead 4-0. It was his 29th long ball of the […]

Giovani Bernard “Going To Be A Major Part Of The Offense”

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said running back Giovani Bernard "has been pretty good" and is "going to be a major part of this offense." The former Cincinnati Bengal signed a one-year, $1.2 million contract after compiling 771 scrimmage yards in 2021, including 47 catches for 355 receiving yards. He has been a […]

Mark Andrews Exits Thursday’s Practice Early

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (cramping) exited Thursday's practice early "due to severe cramping," per head coach Jim Harbaugh. The 25-year-old received medical attention at the end of practice and left on a cart. "He's got some pretty serious cramping going on," said Harbaugh. "So, he's got to work through it. Humidity really shot […]

Preston Williams Activated From The PUP

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Preston Williams (foot) was removed from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Thursday. He will practice Thursday, but it's unclear if the Dolphins wideout will suit up for the second preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons. The 24-year-old had foot surgery last November and had been unable to practice this […]

Zack Moss Will Play Saturday Vs. Chicago

Buffalo Bills running back Zack Moss (hamstring) will play in Saturday's preseason game against the Chicago Bears. He missed the preseason opener against the Detroit Lions due to a hamstring injury. The 23-year-old was able to return to practice on Monday and is all systems go for Saturday's second preseason contest. Moss had offseason ankle […]

Justin Fields Will Practice Thursday

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (groin) will practice Thursday. He sat out Wednesday's practice due to a groin injury. The Bears are being cautious with their rookie QB, and it will be a light day for Fields on Thursday. The plan is for the 2021 first-round pick to play in the team's second preseason game […]

Austin Meadows Drives In Two Runs Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI during Thursday's 8-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles. He hit a sacrifice fly in the seventh inning to give the Rays a 7-2 lead. The 26-year-old slapped a ground-rule double to left field in the eighth frame driving in his second […]

Ryan Yarbrough Blanks The Orioles For Win Number Seven

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Yarbrough (7-4) allowed one hit while striking out three across five scoreless innings during Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles. He didn't walk anyone and earned his seventh win of the season on Wednesday. The southpaw was reinstated from the COVID-19 IL and is expected to follow an opener […]

J.P. Feyereisen, Ryan Thompson Set For Rehab Assignment

Tampa Bay Rays pitchers J.P. Feyereisen (shoulder) and Ryan Thompson (shoulder) are slated to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham. Both pitchers will likely need multiple appearances in Triple-A before being activated and have a decent chance of returning to the Rays bullpen by the end of August. Feyereisen has been sidelined since July […]

Pete Fairbanks Will Throw Bullpen Session Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Pete Fairbanks (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session on Thursday in Port Charlotte. Barring any setbacks, he could head to Triple-A soon. The right-hander felt good after his bullpen session on Saturday and is trending in the right direction. Tampa Bay dealt Diego Castillo to the Seattle Mariners at the MLB […]

Julio Urias Throws Simulated Game, Could Be Activated Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias (calf) threw a simulated game on Wednesday. All reportedly went well with his simulated game, and Urias could be activated from the 10-day injured list next Tuesday. The southpaw has been terrific in 2021, owning a (13-3) record along with a 3.29 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and 149 strikeouts across […]

Anthony DeSclafani Scheduled For MRI Thursday

San Francisco Giants pitcher Anthony DeSclafani (ankle) will undergo an MRI on Thursday. He exited his start on Wednesday against the New York Mets due to right ankle discomfort. The 31-year-old allowed one hit and one walk while striking out one across 1 1/3 innings before exiting. He reportedly was moving around pretty good after […]

Danny Duffy To Be Used As A Multi-Inning Reliever

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Danny Duffy (forearm) will be used as a multi-inning reliever once activated from the 60-day injured list, per manager Dave Roberts. He won't be eligible to return until September 15. The southpaw has been sidelined since mid-July with a left flexor strain. Duffy has been effective as both a starter and […]

Akil Baddoo, Derek Hill Set For Rehab Assignment Wednesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo (concussion) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday. He was placed on the 7-day concussion list after colliding with Derek Hill in the outfield last week. Hill and Baddoo will both begin their rehab assignments on Wednesday that could last through the weekend. Barring a setback, both […]

Yonathan Daza Lands On The Injured List

Colorado Rockies outfielder Yonathan Daza (hand) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday. Pitcher Chi Chi Gonzalez was activated in a corresponding move. The severity of Daza's hand injury is unknown at this time, and he will miss at least the next 10 days. The 27-year-old was activated from the COVID-19 list two weeks […]

Francisco Lindor Faces Live Pitching Tuesday

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (oblique) faced live pitching on Tuesday. He reportedly could be activated from the injured list next week. The former Cleveland Guardian has been sidelined since mid-July with a Grade 2 oblique strain. Lindor will continue to participate in baseball activities and could begin a rehab assignment soon. The 27-year-old […]

Chris Ellis Designated For Assignment, Ryan Yarbrough Reinstated

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Chris Ellis was designated for assignment on Wednesday. Right-hander Ryan Yarbrough was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move. Ellis was impressive in his debut by shutting down the Orioles over four innings to pick up his first career win on Wednesday. Despite the terrific performance, the 28-year-old […]

Luke Weaver Set For Rehab Start Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Luke Weaver (shoulder) will make a second rehab start Friday for Triple-A Reno. He's been sidelined since mid-May with a right rotator cuff strain. The 27-year-old is expected to throw 70 pitches on Friday. Weaver owns a 4.50 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and 38 strikeouts over 40 innings in 2021. Fantasy managers in […]

Byron Buxton Scheduled For Live BP

Minnesota Twins Byron Buxton (finger) will participate in live batting practice at the Twins' Triple-A affiliate in St. Paul on Thursday. He's been sidelined since June 21 with a boxer's fracture in his left hand. The 27-year-old could begin a rehab assignment if everything checks out after his live batting practice session. Buxton is slashing […]

Randy Arozarena Collects Four Hits On Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena went 4-for-5 with a double and two runs scored during Tuesday's 10-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles. He's been on in August and has now logged multi-hit efforts in six of his last 10 games. The 2020 ALCS MVP is slashing .514/.564/.886 with five doubles, two home runs, six […]

Chris Ellis Fans Seven In First Career Win

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Chris Ellis (1-0) allowed three hits and one walk while striking out seven across four scoreless innings during Tuesday's 10-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles. He made his season debut and picked up his first career win on Tuesday. The 28-year-old was impressive in his debut by shutting down the Orioles […]

Mike Zunino Homers In Five Straight

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run during Tuesday's 10-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles. He blasted a two-run shot off Orioles ace John Means in the fourth inning for his 26th long ball of the season. The 30-year-old has now homered in five straight contests. He is one […]

Nelson Cruz Crushes A Pair Of Homers, Drives In Five Runs

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 2-for-5 with two home runs and five RBI during Tuesday's 10-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles. He belted a three-run homer in the fifth inning and two-run home run in the sixth frame to plate five runs in Tuesday's win. The Boomstick has now homered seven times […]

Tejay Antone Could Return Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Tejay Antone (forearm) could return from the 10-day injured list next Tuesday. He's been sidelined with a strained forearm since late June. The 27-year-old will throw back-to-back Wednesday and Thursday at Louisville. He will get two days off and make another appearance over the weekend. According to manager David Bell, the Reds […]