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 […]

Brandon Lowe Launches 25th Homer On Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and an additional run scored during Tuesday's 8-4 win over the Boston Red Sox. He took Eduardo Rodriguez deep in the third inning to put the Rays on the scoreboard. The 27-year-old also added an RBI single in the ninth inning […]

Luis Patino Fans Seven In No-Decision

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Luis Patino allowed four earned runs on six hits and three walks while striking out seven across six innings during Tuesday's 8-4 win over the Boston Red Sox. He did not factor into the decision. Most of the damage off Patino came via the long ball as the 21-year-old served up […]

Darrynton Evans Has Seen A “Big Workload” In Camp

Tennessee Titans running back Darrynton Evans has seen a big workload during training camp, per offensive coordinator Todd Downing. "Darrynton Evans has done a nice job with the wrinkles added in the offense." He was limited to five games in his rookie season due to a hamstring injury. The former third-round pick logged 14 carries […]

Evan Longoria Could Be Activated Wednesday

San Francisco Giants' third baseman Evan Longoria (shoulder) could be activated from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. The Giants are going to give him a chance to rest and recover from his rehab assignment. He played in four games since beginning a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento last Thursday. Longoria is set for additional […]

Caleb Smith Moves Back To The Bullpen

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Caleb Smith will be removed from the starting rotation and shifted back to the bullpen, per manager Torey Lovullo. It's undecided who will take Smith's spot in the rotation. The southpaw owned an ugly 14.04 ERA over 16 2/3 innings and has now allowed five earned runs or more in each of […]

Domingo German Will Throw Bullpen Session Thursday

New York Yankees pitcher Domingo German (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Thursday. He's been sidelined since August 1 with right shoulder inflammation. The 29-year-old will throw a bullpen session on Thursday, and barring any setbacks, could go on a rehab assignment shortly after. German owns a 4.45 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and […]

DJ Johnson Will Miss “Substantial Time”

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that pitcher DJ Johnson's (shoulder) sprained right shoulder is "pretty severe" and that the 31-year-old will miss "substantial time." He was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and will get a second opinion on the injury. Johnson exited Sunday's game early with shoulder discomfort. "He felt […]

Dane Dunning Expected To Return Friday

Texas Rangers pitcher Dane Dunning (ankle) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday's game against the Oakland Athletics. He has been sidelined since August 2 with an ankle impingement. The 26-year-old can come off the IL on August 13 and start Friday's game against the A's. Dunning owns a […]

John Ross Dealing With Leg Injury

New York Giants wide receiver John Ross (leg) departed Monday's practice early due to an apparent leg injury. During a 7-on-7 drill, the former first-rounder grabbed his upper leg and didn't return to Monday's practice. The severity of his injury is unknown at this time, and Ross is considered day-to-day. He signed a one-year, $2.5 […]

Cubs-Brewers Postponed Monday Due To Rain

Monday's contest between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers has been postponed due to inclement weather. It will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Tuesday, starting at 1:20 p.m. Freddy Peralta and Alec Mills are still in line for two starts in weekly formats despite having their appearances pushed back a […]

Josh Reddick Released By Arizona

The Arizona Diamondbacks released outfielder Josh Reddick on Monday. The 34-year-old was designated for assignment last week but will become a free agent instead of reporting to Triple-A Reno. He slashed .258/.285/.371 with two home runs, 21 RBI, and 15 runs scored across 158 plate appearances for the Diamondbacks in 2021. Reddick will look to […]

Hunter Strickland Reinstated From Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Hunter Strickland (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Monday. He tested positive for COVID-19 in late July. The 32-year-old cleared MLB protocols and was activated ahead of Monday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Strickland owns a 3.11 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and a 34:15 K: BB across 37 2/3 innings in […]

Jesus Sanchez Still Rehabbing

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez (undisclosed) is still rehabbing in Jupiter, Florida. He was placed on the COVID-19 injured list and has been sidelined since mid-July. The 23-year-old entered the return-to-play protocol and will continue to ramp up his activity this week. Sanchez expected to serve as the team's everyday left fielder once he's cleared […]

Elieser Hernandez Set For Rehab Start Tuesday

Miami Marlins pitcher Elieser Hernandez (quadriceps) will make his next rehab start with Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday. He struck out five batters across four scoreless innings in his previous rehab outing. The 26-year-old will continue to ramp up his activity and make at least one more start before rejoining the Marlins rotation. Hernandez pitched well […]

Julio Jones Not Practicing Yet

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Julio Jones (leg) was spotted riding a stationary bike on Monday. He hasn't practiced since sustaining a minor lower-leg injury during last Monday's practice. The Titans won't put too much strain on Jones, and they will continue to manage him during practice and throughout the season. The former Atlanta Falcon's leg […]

DJ Johnson Dealing With Shoulder Discomfort

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher DJ Johnson (shoulder) Johnson was removed from Sunday's game against the Orioles with right shoulder discomfort. He recorded two outs before exiting in the sixth inning. "He felt something cracked, not popped in his shoulder," said manager Kevin Cash. Johnson will head to St. Petersburg, FL, for further evaluation. The 31-year-old […]

Saquon Barkley Activated From PUP, Returns To Practice

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (knee) was officially activated from the Physically Unable to Perform List Monday. He will participate in his first training camp practice on Monday afternoon. It will be his first practice since suffering an ACL tear in September. The 24-year-old will continue to ramp up his activity and is […]

Saquon Barkley Set To Come Off The PUP List

Jordan Raanan of ESPN reports that New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (knee) is expected to be activated from the Physically Unable to Perform List and begin practicing this week. This is excellent news for Barkley and his fantasy managers as the former second overall pick has "made a lot of strides" in his […]

Michael Wacha Roughed Up In Sunday’s No-Decision

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Michael Wacha allowed five earned runs on 10 hits and one walk while striking out two across five innings during Sunday's 9-6 win over the Baltimore Orioles. He did not factor into the decision. The 30-year-old was hurt by the long ball and served up two homers to Cedric Mullins and […]

Austin Meadows Launches Solo Home Run On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, a double, and a strikeout in Sunday's 9-6 win over the Baltimore Orioles. He blasted a solo shot off Jorge Lopez to deep right field to trim the Orioles lead 4-2. It was his 21st long ball of the season. The 26-year-old […]

Brett Phillips Homers Twice, Drives In Five Runs

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Brett Phillips went 2-for-4 with two home runs, five RBI, and a strikeout in Sunday's 9-6 win over the Baltimore Orioles. He took Orioles reliever Cole Sulsler deep in the seventh inning to trim Baltimore's lead 5-3. The 27-year-old later belted the go-ahead grand slam off Paul Frye to left-center field […]

Jack Flaherty Expected To Return Against Pittsburgh

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty (oblique) could join the starting rotation for the upcoming series against the Pittsburgh Pirates next week. The 25-year-old has been sidelined since May 31 with an oblique strain. "I'm going to pitch in Pittsburgh," said Flaherty. "I feel healthy today." The Cardinals ace owned an (8-1) record along with […]

Freddie Freeman Absent From Sunday’s Lineup

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (illness) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals. He exited Saturday's game against the Nationals due to an upper respiratory infection. The 31-year-old will get a breather Sunday and is considered day-to-day. His next chance to return will be Tuesday against the Cincinnati […]