Carlos Rodon Expected To Return Thursday

Chicago White Sox pitcher Carlos Rodon (shoulder) is expected to be activated from the injured list and take the mound on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays, manager Tony La Russa told the press. The 28-year-old was placed on the injured list retroactive to August 8 with left shoulder fatigue. Rodon has a 9-5 record... Read More

Cavan Biggio Week To Week With Elbow Injury

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Cavan Biggio (elbow, neck/back) is being shut down from hitting for a week after being diagnosed with a Grade 1 UCL sprain in his left elbow. Biggio sustained the injury while diving for a ball during a game at Triple-A Buffalo, where he has been on a rehab assignment for neck... Read More

Noah Syndergaard To Start Rehab Stint Tomorrow

New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment on Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reported. Syndergaard has been shelved all season as he rebounds from having Tommy John surgery in March 2020 and has suffered a few setbacks in his rehab along the way. If the 28-year-old right-hander doesn't run into... Read More

Kyle Lewis Could Start Rehab Stint This Week

The Seattle Mariners are hopeful outfielder Kyle Lewis (knee) will be able to start a rehab assignment as soon as this weekend, it was reported on Monday. Lewis was sidelined in June when he required surgery to repair a partially torn meniscus in his right knee but has recently picked up more baseball activities. Returning... Read More

Kyle Zimmer Activated From Injured List

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Kyle Zimmer (neck) has been activated from the 10-day injured list, the team announced on Monday. Zimmer was placed on the IL earlier this month with neck spasms. Injuries have hampered the 29-year-old right-hander's season and he will surely be looking to rebound from a ghastly July that left him... Read More

Alex Bregman To Be Evaluated On Tuesday

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (hamstring, quadriceps) is expected to be evaluated by the team on Tuesday, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reported on Monday. Bregman has been sidelined since mid-June with a quadriceps injury and has suffered multiple setbacks during his rehab because of a hamstring issue. While an evaluation usually means a player is... Read More

Nelson Cruz Expected To Rejoin Rays On Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Nelson Cruz (COVID-19) is expected to rejoin the team on Tuesday to start a two-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Cruz was placed on the COVD-19 injured list on Sunday but has since tested negative and has been cleared to rejoin the team. The Tampa Bay Times reported Cruz could... Read More

Willson Contreras Could Return On Upcoming Road Trip

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (knee) could return as the team's designated hitter on their upcoming interleague-heavy road trip, NBC Sports Chicago's Gordon Wittenmyer reported on Monday. Contreras landed on the 10-day injured list on August 12 with a right knee sprain but is slowly returning to baseball activities and took batting practice on Monday... Read More

Nate Hobbs Interception Leads To Raiders Win

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs earned the game ball in Saturday's preseason victory over the LA Rams after he made a big interception that easily changed the course of the game. The 22-year-old Illinois product intercepted a pass to LA's Tutu Atwell in the third quarter that set the Raiders up for a drive... Read More

Javin White Carted Off Field With Apparent Knee Injury

Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Javin White (knee) had to be carted off the field on Saturday during the team's preseason victory over the LA Rams. The second-year linebacker had two tackles and broke up two passes before being injured bad enough he couldn't walk off the field on his own. Head coach Jon Gruden told... Read More

Trey Ragas Continues To Impress In Raiders Preseason

Las Vegas Raiders running back Trey Ragas logged six rushing yards for a touchdown and another 24 yards on two receptions in the Raiders 17-16 win over the LA Rams on Saturday. The undrafted rookie out of LSU has been making the most of his preseason opportunities with veteran running back Jalen Richard sidelined indefinitely... Read More

Nathan Peterman Solid As Raiders Rally Past Rams

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nathan Peterman completed 16-of-24 pass attempts for 172 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions on Saturday in the Raiders 17-16 win over the LA Rams. The 27-year-old also had five carries for 35 rushing yards. Peterman has been solid for Las Vegas through two preseason games, making a case to... Read More

Mookie Betts Does Outfield Drills On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) was spotted doing outfield drills on Friday ahead of the team's game against the visiting New York Mets. Betts has been dealing with a bone spur in his hip that has hampered his playing time this season and wasn't expected to resume baseball activities until some time next... Read More

Kwang Hyun Kim Feeling Good After Rehab Start

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim (elbow) is feeling good after a two-inning rehab start on Thursday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reported. Kim has been sidelined with elbow inflammation and missed the chance to return on August 18. The Cardinals don't have a timetable for his return, but it appears the club... Read More

Yu Darvish Throws Bullpen On Friday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish (back) threw a bullpen session on Friday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reported. Darvish exited his last start due to lower back tightness but has so far avoided the 10-day injured list. The 35-year-old right-hander is 7-7 on the season with a 3.70 ERA, 1.028 WHIP, and 158 strikeouts... Read More

Alex Bregman Resumes Rehab Assignment On Friday

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (hamstring, quad) is slated to resume his rehab assignment on Friday. Bregman has been out of Houston's lineup since mid-June with a quadricep strain and his most recent setback in rehabilitation was due to hamstring soreness. Fantasy managers are no doubt disappointed, given the 27-year-old was hitting .275/.359/.428 with... Read More

Chris Archer Expected To Start On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer (forearm) is slated to return to the mound this Sunday in the series finale against the Chicago White Sox. The 32-year-old right-hander has been sidelined since April with a forearm strain, only pitching 4 1/3 innings this season to a 6.23 ERA. While Archer's presence could give Tampa... Read More

Tre'von Moehrig Impressing Ahead Of Rookie Campaign

Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig has had an immediate impact during training camp and setting himself up for an impressive rookie season. That impact was on display during a scrimmage with the LA Rams this week when the 25-year-old free safety picked off a Matt Stafford pass just two plays into the day. The... Read More

Nicholas Morrow Injured During Raiders Practice On Thursday

Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Nicholas Morrow (leg) had to be evaluated at the end of Thursday's joint practice with the LA Rams after what appeared to be a leg injury, Vincent Bonsignore reported. Head coach Jon Gruden didn't have a post-practice update on Morrow, who needed help from trainers to walk off the field. The... Read More

Richie Incognito Injured At Raiders Practice On Thursday

Las Vegas Raiders offensive guard Richie Incognito (undisclosed) had to be evaluated at the end of Thursday's joint practice with the LA Rams. Head coach Jon Gruden didn't update Incognito's post-practice status, although the 27-year-old was spotted walking with a limp when the team left the practice field. A serious injury would definitely deliver a... Read More

Ryan Mountcastle Participates In Full Baseball Activities

Baltimore Orioles utility player Ryan Mountcastle (concussion) went through a full workout on Monday and is expected to return soon, Orioles reporter Roch Kubatko said. Mountcastle has been sidelined since August 6 when he was tagged in the head while trying to steal second base against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 24-year-old has been having... Read More

Gio Urshela Continues Recovery, Eyes Rehab

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela (hamstring) has started running at 80-percent and is expected to start hitting and taking ground balls on Tuesday, MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reported on Monday. Urshela previously suffered a setback in his recovery from a hamstring strain but could possibly start a rehab assignment by the end of the... Read More

Carlos Rodon Eyeing Return To White Sox Rotation

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (shoulder) is aiming to return to the rotation next week against the Toronto Blue Jays, Chicago Sun-Times reporter Daryl Van Schouwen said. Rodon was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to August 8 with left shoulder fatigue. The 28-year-old pitched five scoreless innings in his last start,... Read More

Pablo Lopez Throws Live BP, Eyes Rehab

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (shoulder) threw a 35-pitch live batting practice on Monday, MLB.com's Christina De Nicola reported. Lopez has been out of the rotation since July 17 but is reportedly optimistic he is getting closer to starting a rehab assignment. The 25-year-old right-hander was solid all season prior to injury, posting a... Read More

Case Cookus Waived By Raiders On Tuesday

The Las Vegas Raiders waived quarterback Case Cookus on Monday, ESPN's Paul Gutierrez reported. Cookus had just been signed as a free agent to the Raiders last Tuesday and looked to potentially get some playing time this preseason with Marcus Mariota sidelined with a leg injury. However, with Mariota reportedly returning this week and Nathan... Read More

Marcus Mariota Expected Back At Practice This Week

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota is expected to return to practice this week, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported on Monday. The backup QB missed practices last week and was sidelined in the Raiders' preseason opener due to leg soreness. Mariota threw for 226 yards with one touchdown and totaled rushing 88... Read More

Nate Hobbs Early Front-runner For Starting Job

Las Vegas Raiders rookie cornerback Nate Hobbs is developing into a front-runner for a starting job, head coach Jon Gruden told the media over the weekend. The comments were made after the fifth-round pick out of Illinois recorded a first-quarter sack in Saturday's preseason victory over the Seattle Seahawks. The CB1 slot is currently open... Read More

Darren Waller Expected Back At Practice This Week

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller is expected to return to practice this week, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported on Monday. Waller has been sidelined for undisclosed reasons and missed the Raiders' preseason-opening victory over Seattle Seahawks, and Bonsignore said his return to the practice field could be restricted. The 28-year-old... Read More

Anthony DeSclafani Activated From Injured List

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. The 31-year-old right-hander was placed on the IL retroactive to August 3 due to right shoulder fatigue. The league-leading Giants need DeSclafani healthy down the stretch with series against division rivals San Diego and Los Angeles coming up... Read More

Javier Baez Placed On 10-Day Injured List

New York Mets shortstop Javier Baez (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to August 12, the team announced on Friday. The 28-year-old infielder exited last Sunday's 3-0 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies with left hip tightness and was considered day-to-day throughout the week. Baez hasn't heated up yet for the Mets, but... Read More