Pete Fairbanks Tosses Bullpen Session Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Pete Fairbanks (shoulder) threw a bullpen session on Saturday. According to manager Kevin Cash, all reports were good on his first bullpen session since landing on the injured list late July. There is no timetable for his return, but Fairbanks is trending in the right direction. He will continue to ramp […]

Michael Wacha Crushed By The Twins

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Michael Wacha (2-4) allowed seven earned runs on 11 hits and one walk while striking out five across five innings during Saturday's 12-0 loss to the Twins. He was hurt by the long ball and surrendered home runs to Max Kepler and Luis Arraez. The Twins tacked on seven runs off […]

Kevin Kiermaier Hits Inside The Park Homer

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier went 2-for-5 with an inside the park home run and three RBI during Friday's 10-4 win over the Minnesota Twins. He flashed his elite speed (29.5 sprint speed) by hitting an inside the park home run after crushing a ball off the right-field wall at Target Field. The Rays […]

Yandy Diaz Homers, Exits Friday’s Win Early

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Friday's 10-4 win over the Minnesota Twins. He took Michael Pineda deep in second inning for his ninth long ball of the season. The Rays homered four times to defeat the Twins 10-4. Diaz left Friday's game against the Twins in […]

Mike Zunino Homers In Three Straight Games

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored during Friday's 10-4 win over the Minnesota Twins. He took Nick Vincent deep for his 24th long ball of the season. The Rays blasted four home runs altogether to defeat the Twins 10-4. Zunino has now homered […]

Drew Rasmussen Throws Four Innings In No-Decision

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen allowed one run on hit and two walks while striking out four across four innings during Thursday's 8-1 win over the Boston Red Sox. He did not factor into the decision. The 26-year-old threw 50 pitches, landing 33 for strikes. It was his longest outing of the season. Rasmussen […]

Mike Zunino Homers Again On Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run during Thursday's 8-1 win over the Boston Red Sox. He blasted a three-run off Yacksel Rio in the top of the eighth inning to extend the Rays lead 8-1. The long ball traveled 432 feet with an exit velocity of 112.2 MPH. […]

Wander Franco Launches His Fifth Home Run

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Wander Franco went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run during Thursday's 8-1 win over the Boston Red Sox. He took Tanner Houck deep in the sixth inning to give the Rays a 3-1 lead. It was his fifth home run of the season. The Rays rookie phenom has recorded a hit […]

Corey Clement Outperforming Devontae Booker

New York Giants running back Corey Clement has stood out ahead of Devontae Booker in training camp. "Clement has had a spring in his step early in camp," per Pat Leonard of the NY Daily News. "He has stood out ahead of Booker, the veteran the Giants paid to be Barkley's primary backup." Booker signed […]

Justin Turner Unavailable Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers' third baseman Justin Turner (groin) won't be available for Friday's game against the New York Mets. He is dealing with left groin discomfort and hasn't played since Sunday. The 36-year-old will be evaluated on Saturday and remains day-to-day. Turner is having an excellent season, slashing .289/.376/.491 with 20 home runs, 66 RBI, […]

Brendan Rodgers Remains Day-To-Day

Colorado Rockies Brendan Rodgers (hand) remains day-to-day with right-hand soreness. His right hand is still sore after being hit by a pitch during Saturday's 7-4 win over the Marlins. The trainers are still trying to get the swelling to come down, and his next chance to return will be Friday against the San Francisco Giants. […]

Brandon Woodruff Cleared Of Injury

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff did not leave Thursday's start early against the Chicago Cubs due to injury. He was hit by a comebacker in the third inning and was removed from the game after 74 pitches. "That comebacker to end the third inning got all glove," said Woodruff. "Didn't get him in the leg […]

Cavan Biggio Begins Rehab Assignment Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Cavan Biggio (neck) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday. He's been sidelined since August 3 with back and neck discomfort. The 26-year-old has struggled this season, slashing .215/.316/.350 with seven home runs, 26 RBI, 26 runs scored, and three stolen bases over 77 games. Biggio is eligible […]

Daniel Jones Won’t Play Vs. The Jets

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones will be held out for Saturday's preseason opener against the New York Jets. Giants head coach Joe Judge's current plan is that the team will handle the third preseason game is as the old, third preseason contest, where starters play about a half. Jones is expected to log some […]

Randy Arozarena Retreats To The Bench Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena isn't starting in Thursday's game against the Boston Red Sox. He will get the day off after starting the last two games since returning from the COVID injured list on Tuesday. The 2020 ALCS MVP went 3-for-8 with two doubles, a walk, and a run scored during that stretch. […]

Darrynton Evans Will Start Friday’s Preseason Game

Tennessee Titans running back Darrynton Evans will start Friday's game against the Atlanta Falcons. According to head coach Mike Vrabel, Evans will draw the start at running back after having a strong camp. "He's been doing good at camp because he's been able to be out there every day," said Vrabel. The 23-year-old has seen […]

Josh Fleming Destroyed By The Red Sox

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Josh Fleming (9-6) allowed 10 earned runs on 11 hits and six walks while striking out three across 3 1/3 innings in Wednesday's 20-8 loss against the Red Sox. He couldn't get on track at any point during Wednesday's loss and was lit up for 10 runs on 11 hits before […]

Mike Zunino Launches Pinch-Hit Home Run

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino went 1-for-1 with a solo home run during Wednesday's 20-8 loss to the Boston Red Sox. He entered the game as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning and blasted a solo shot off Phillips Valdez to cut the Rays deficit 20-8. It was his 22nd home run of […]

Brandon Lowe Blasts Another Homer On Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Wednesday's 20-8 loss to the Boston Red Sox. He took Nathan Eovaldi deep in the sixth inning to put the Rays on the scoreboard for the first time all game. The 27-year-old is starting to heat up; he's on a five-game […]

Brett Phillips Hits Another Grand Slam On Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Brett Phillips went 1-for-4 with a grand slam during Wednesday's 20-8 loss to the Boston Red Sox. With the bases loaded in the top of the ninth inning, he took Phillips Valdez deep to left-center field to cut the Rays' deficit 20-7. The 27-year-old has now driven in nine runs and […]

Ryan Tannehill Unlikely To Suit Up On Friday

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill is not expected to suit up for Friday's preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons. Titans head coach Mike Vrabel "doesn't anticipate" Tannehill will play on Friday. The 33-year-old is expected to log some snaps under center in a later exhibition game. He is a low-end QB1 and has an arsenal […]

Sterling Shepard Could Lead Giants In Catches

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard is having a strong camp and could lead the team in receptions in 2021, per Jordan Raanan of ESPN. "The connection with quarterback Daniel Jones was working," said Raanan. Jones and Shepard have shown great chemistry during camp, and Raanan "wouldn't be the least bit surprised" if the […]

Saquon Barkley, Kenny Golladay Miss Practice Wednesday

New Giants running back Saquon Barkley (knee), rookie wide receiver Kadarius Toney and star wide receiver Kenny Golladay (hamstring) did not participate in Wednesday's practice at Fan Fest. According to head coach Joe Judge, the plan was a "pull-back" day for Barkley after two straight practices. Toney's absence was for workload maintenance, and he spent […]

Carlos Santana Out Of The Lineup Wednesday

Kansas City Royals' first baseman Carlos Santana isn't starting Wednesday's game against the New York Yankees. He will get the day off after going 0-for-10 with two strikeouts during the first two games of the series. Ryan O'Hearn will replace Santana in the lineup and is batting sixth on Wednesday. O'Hearn can be used as […]

Brady Singer Activated From The IL, Starting Wednesday Vs. Yankees

Kansas City Royals pitcher Brady Singer (shoulder) was officially activated from the 10-day injured list and will start Wednesday's game against the New York Yankees. He's been out since July 20 with right shoulder fatigue. The 25-year-old owns a 5.13 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, and a 92:37 K: BB across 87 2/3 innings in 2021. Singer […]

Akil Baddoo Placed On The Concussion IL

The Detroit Tigers will place outfielder Akil Baddoo (head) on the 7-day injured list after being diagnosed with a concussion. He suffered a concussion during a collision in the outfield with Derek Hill on Tuesday. According to manager A.J. Hinch, Baddoo also hurt his shoulder during the collision. The 22-year-old will be able to join […]

Giancarlo Stanton Absent From Wednesday’s Lineup

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton isn't starting in Wednesday's contest against the Kansas City Royals. He will get the day off after hitting .314 (11-for-35) with one homer and eight RBI, including a stretch with five straight multi-hit efforts over his last 10 games. Stanton will be available off the bench, and his […]

Yasmani Grandal Set For Rehab Assignment Wednesday

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (knee) was sent to Double-A Birmingham on Wednesday to begin a rehab assignment. He's been sidelined since early July after undergoing surgery to repair a torn tendon in his left knee. The 32-year-old is trending in the right direction and, barring any setbacks, could be reinstated from the injured […]

Andrew Kittredge Picks Up Eighth Win Of The Year

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Andrew Kittredge (8-1) allowed three hits while striking out five across two scoreless innings during Tuesday's 8-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox. He picked up his eighth win of the year. The 31-year-old entered the game in the seventh inning and retired 6-of-9 batters he faced during Tuesday's win. Kittredge […]

Ji-Man Choi Dealing With Hamstring Soreness

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (hamstring) exited Tuesday's 8-4 win over the Boston Red Sox with hamstring soreness. He reportedly suffered the injury after a pinch-hit RBI double in the seventh inning. The severity of his injury is unknown at this time, and Choi is considered day-to-day. Yandy Diaz will handle first base […]