Mason Thompson Optioned To Triple-A

Washington Nationals pitcher Mason Thompson was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday. He was sent down to the minors to open a roster spot for newly claimed Jake McGee. Thompson owned a 1.13 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and seven strikeouts over eight innings in 2022. The 24-year-old could get the call to the big leagues when […]

Paul Sewald Secures 15th Save On Wednesday

Seattle Mariners pitcher Paul Sewald struck out one over a scoreless inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the New York Yankees. He entered the game in the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. The 32-year-old tossed a perfect inning to earn his 15th save of the season. He has been […]

Julio Rodriguez "Feels Good," Expected To Return Friday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (wrist) "felt good" Wednesday after hitting in the cage. The Rookie of the Year candidate is expected to be available for Friday's series opener against the Texas Rangers. The 21-year-old experienced soreness on Monday after taking swings in the cage, and the team decided to give him a few extra […]

Matt Carpenter Hoping To Return This Season

New York Yankees infielder Matt Carpenter (foot) says he feels good after an examination of his fractured left foot. "I'll be back this season," Carpenter said. "I feel good about it." The 36-year-old fractured his foot after fouling a ball off his left foot on Monday. According to manager Aaron Boone, Carpenter won't need surgery […]

Wednesday's Orioles-Blue Jays Game Postponed

Wednesday's game between the Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles has been postponed due to inclement weather. There was a two-hour rain delay, and the game was ultimately called. It will be made up as part of a doubleheader on September 5. Dean Kramer's start will be pushed back a day, and he is scheduled […]

Jorge Alfaro Remains Out Of The Lineup

San Diego Padres catcher Jorge Alfaro (knee) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants. He was removed from Monday's game due to a knee issue. The 29-year-old has now missed back-to-back games and is considered day-to-day. His next chance to return to the lineup will be Friday against the Washington Nationals. Austin Nola […]

Wander Franco, Harold Ramirez Could Take BP Friday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (wrist) and outfielder Harold Ramirez (thumb) could be ready to resume taking live batting practice as soon as Friday. He underwent surgery to repair a fractured hamate bone in his right wrist mid-July. If everything checks out, the 21-year-old is expected to take some light swings on Friday and […]

Paul Blackburn Lands On The Injured List

The Oakland Athletics placed pitcher Paul Blackburn (finger) on the 15-day injured list with an inflamed right middle finger. He was initially scheduled to start Wednesday against the Angels, but the A's decided to place him on the IL. Blackburn said, "he's been pitching with the finger discomfort, and it was more sore after his […]

Wade Miley Scheduled For Rehab Start On Wednesday

Chicago Cubs pitcher Wade Miley (shoulder) will make his third rehab start at Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday. He has been sidelined for two months with a left shoulder strain. The southpaw threw 49 pitches over 2 1/3 innings in the previous rehab start. Before landing on the injured list, the 35-year-old posted 2.84 ERA, 1.21 […]

Adrian Houser Set For Rehab Start Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Adrian Houser (elbow) will make his next rehab start Thursday with Triple-A Nashville. He threw two scoreless innings in his previous rehab start on Saturday. The 29-year-old has been sidelined since late June with a right flexor strain. He owns a 4.72 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, and a 57:31 K: BB across 76 […]

James Paxton Set For Another Simulated Game Friday

Boston Red Sox pitcher James Paxton (elbow) is scheduled to throw another simulated game on Friday. "He's in such a good spot now that it's not about the arm. It's about the pitch mix, the breaking ball, all that, said Red Sox manager Alex Cora. "When those guys start talking about that, you know they're […]

Anthony Rizzo Remains Out Of The Lineup Tuesday

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. He will miss his fifth straight game due to lower-back tightness. The Yankees are "being cautious" with Rizzo and will rest him for another game. According to manager Aaron Boone, he will go through a […]

Chris Taylor Not Starting Tuesday Against Minnesota

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Since returning from the injured list last Friday, the 31-year-old is 1-for-10 with a double, two RBI, a run, a stolen base, and five strikeouts across three games. He will retreat to the bench on Tuesday. Joey […]

Eric Hosmer Exits Tuesday's Game Against Atlanta Early

Boston Red Sox first baseman Eric Hosmer (knee) exited Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves with a left knee contusion. He was removed from the game after fouling a pitch off himself during the bottom of the fifth inning. The 32-year-old went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before leaving. Bobby Dalbec replaced him in the lineup. […]

Who Is The Starting Quarterback For The Seattle Seahawks? Geno Smith or Drew Lock

The Seattle Seahawks shocked the world this past off-season by dealing star quarterback Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos. Wilson and a fourth-round pick were traded to Denver in exchange for quarterback Drew Lock, tight end Noah Fant, defensive lineman Shelby Harris, and multiple early-round draft picks. Lock will compete with veteran Geno Smith for […]

Rams Stay In Contact With Odell Beckham Jr.

The Los Angeles Rams have stayed in contact with free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee). He is recovering from a torn ACL suffered during the Super Bowl. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, multiple NFL teams are interested in signing Beckham. The Rams are still maintaining conversations to bring the receiver back […]

Chris Godwin Practices For Second Straight Day

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee) participated in individual and positional drills for the second consecutive day in Saturday's practice. He returned to training camp practice on Friday for the first time since having surgery for a torn ACL. "Same as (Friday)," Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said. "He's moving around good; he's […]

Donald Parham Jr. Injures Leg In Saturday's Practice

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Donald Parham Jr. (leg) injured his left leg during Saturday's practice. During 11-on-11 drills, the 24-year-old limped off after quarterback Justin Herbert attempted a pass to him down the left sideline. He exited practice early and did not return. The severity of Parham's injury is unknown, and he is considered […]

Vikings "Embrace" Adam Thielen In The Red Zone

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell has embraced the ways wide receiver Adam Thielen can be used in his offensive scheme, particularly in the red zone. "The Vikings are doing everything they can to preserve the Cousins-Thielen scoring connection," per Kevin Seifert of ESPN. The 31-year-old has a knack for finding the end zone and […]

Abraham Toro Optioned To Triple-A Tacoma

Seattle Mariners' third baseman Abraham Toro was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday. Mitch Haniger was reinstated from the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. Toro struggled this season, slashing .180/.239/.322 with eight home runs, 26 RBI, 30 runs, and a stolen base over 285 plate appearances in 2022. The 25-year-old will try to […]

Kyle Tucker Still Dealing With An Illness

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (illness) was a late scratch for Saturday's game against the Cleveland Guardians as he continues to deal with an illness. The 25-year-old will now have missed three straight games. He is considered day-to-day with his next chance to return will be Sunday for the series finale against the Guardians. Tucker […]

Jordan Montgomery Removed From Saturday's Start

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jordan Montgomery (leg) was removed from Saturday's game against the New York Yankees before the sixth inning due to leg cramps. He made his Cardinals debut Saturday against his former team and pitched well before exiting. The 29-year-old allowed two hits and one walk while striking out one across five scoreless […]

Franmil Reyes Designated For Assignment On Saturday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Franmil Reyes was designated for assignment on Saturday. He's struggled mightily this season, slashing .213/.254/.350 with nine home runs and 28 RBI across 280 plate appearances in 70 games. The Cleveland Guardians optioned the 27-year-old on Tuesday, and he will now be removed from the 40-man roster. Despite his struggles this season, […]

Mike Trout Takes "Dry Swings" On Saturday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back) took dry swings Saturday and had no issues. The 30-year-old superstar had been sidelined since the All-Star break due to a rare back called costovertebral dysfunction. He will increase activity, and the Angels will see how he feels afterward. "Everything went well" today, said head athletic trainer Mike […]

Mitch Haniger Reinstated From The 60-Day Injured List

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (ankle) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list on Saturday. The 31-year-old had been sidelined since April 29 due to a Grade 2 right ankle sprain. He slashed .200/.222/.486 with three home runs, seven RBI, and three runs over nine games before landing on the injured list. He will be […]

Steven Kwan Not In The Lineup Saturday Against Houston

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan (foot) is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Houston Astros. He exited Friday's game early after fouling a pitch off his left foot. The 24-year-old is slashing .294/.367/.379 with two home runs, 28 RBI, 51 runs scored, and nine stolen bases in 94 games in 2022. Andres […]

Luis Robert Absent From Saturday's Lineup Against Texas

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (illness) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Texas Rangers. He was recently reinstated from the 10-day injured list after missing the last three weeks from a bout of light-headedness. The 25-year-old will receive a scheduled day off on Saturday. AJ Pollock is batting seventh and […]

Kyle Tucker Returns To The Lineup Saturday

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (illness) will bat fifth and play right field Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians. He was scratched from Thursday's lineup with an illness and missed the team's last two games. The 25-year-old is slashing .241/.328/.448 with 19 home runs, 67 RBI, 44 runs, and 16 stolen bases over 99 games in […]

Is Dalton Schultz Signed To A Contract Extension?

Is Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz signed to a contract extension? No, the deadline passed for an extension to be completed. Schultz will play on the franchise tag in 2022 after both sides could not agree on a contract extension. He will earn $10.9 million for one year and the next chance both parties […]

Enrique Hernandez Not Close To Game Action

Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Enrique Hernandez (hip) will take batting practice on Friday but isn't close to game action. He has been sidelined since June 7 due to an injured hip. The 30-year-old won't be ready to return until late August at the earliest. He slashed .209/.273/.340 with four home runs, 24 RBI, and 27 […]