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Cam Devanney Recalled
The Pittsburgh Pirates have called up utility player Cam Devanney from Triple-A Indianapolis, according to Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. They're likely to place outfielder Ronny Simon (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Simon injured his left shoulder in the Pirates' 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday. […]
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Francisco Alvarez Back in Triple-A Lineup on Saturday
New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (finger, thumb) is back in the lineup for Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Alvarez suffered a sprained UCL in his right thumb on Aug. 17 and began a rehab assignment on Wednesday, but he exited his first game early after fracturing his left pinkie […]
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Payton Tolle's Next Start to be Determined
The Boston Red Sox are unsure if left-handed pitching prospect Payton Tolle will make his next start on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians, manager Alex Cora told the media. Because Tolle isn't accustomed to pitching on four days' rest, the Red Sox could wait until later in the week to give him the ball again. […]
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Nathaniel Lowe Reinstated, Not in Lineup on Saturday
The Boston Red Sox have reinstated first baseman Nathaniel Lowe (personal) from the paternity list and optioned infielder Nick Sogard to Triple-A Worcester. However, Lowe is out of the lineup for the third game in a row on Saturday. Romy Gonzalez will play first base and bat sixth against Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Johan Oviedo. Lowe […]
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MacKenzie Gore Placed on 15-Day Injured List
The Washington Nationals have placed left-hander MacKenzie Gore (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list with shoulder inflammation. The team made the move retroactive to Aug. 27 and recalled righty Mason Thompson from Triple-A Rochester to take Gore's roster spot. Although the last-place Nationals are about to enter the final month of their season, Gore implied […]
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Ernie Clement Remains Out on Saturday
Toronto Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement (finger, shin) is out of the lineup again on Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Addison Barger will handle the hot corner in place of Clement and hit second in a meeting with right-hander Quinn Priester. Clement hasn't played since he was involved in a collision at third base on […]
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Cristian Javier Fires Six No-Hit Innings in Win
Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier turned in a brilliant performance in a 2-0 shutout of the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. Making his fourth start since returning from 2024 Tommy John surgery, Javier threw six no-hit innings and posted six strikeouts against three walks. The Astros, who are understandably playing it safe with Javier, pulled […]
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Jonah Tong Earns First Win, Will Make Another Start
New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Jonah Tong earned his first career win in his major league debut on Friday. Facing the Miami Marlins, Tong threw five innings and allowed four runs (one earned) on six hits while piling up six strikeouts against no walks in a 19-9 blowout. He fired 63 of 97 pitches […]
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Nick Kurtz Leaves Game With Oblique Soreness
Athletics rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz (oblique) exited the team's game against the Texas Rangers on Friday with soreness in his right oblique. After Kurtz drew a walk and scored a run in the bottom of the third inning, the A's took him out and put Tyler Soderstrom in to play first in the top […]
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Tyler Mahle to Make Triple-A Rehab Start on Sept. 2
Texas Rangers right-hander Tyler Mahle (shoulder) faced hitters on Thursday and will make a rehab start with Triple-A Round Rock on Sept. 2, Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News reports. While the plan is for Mahle to throw two innings in that game, the Rangers could ramp up his rehab process if he pitches […]
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Adley Rutschman Hopes to Return in September
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (oblique) is hoping to come off the 10-day injured list over the final 10 days to two weeks of the season. Rutschman hasn't begun swinging a bat yet, but there's optimism that he'll return in 2025. A strained right oblique has shelved Rutschman since Aug. 18, and he also missed […]
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Ronny Simon Suffers Shoulder Injury on Friday
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Ronny Simon (shoulder) exited the team's 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday with an injury to his left shoulder. Simon, who came in to pinch run for Andrew McCutchen in the top of the eighth inning, injured himself sliding headfirst into home and is undergoing evaluation. The Pirates recalled […]
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Daulton Varsho Exits After Hit by Pitch, X-Rays Negative
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (hand) left a 7-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers after taking a pitch off the right hand in the bottom of the seventh inning. X-rays came back negative after the game, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports. Varsho went 0-for-2 on Friday before the Blue Jays subbed in Myles […]
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Beaux Collins Could Develop Into Key Contributor
New York Giants wide receiver Beaux Collins has the potential to go from undrafted free agent to impact player, Bucky Brooks of NFL.com observes. The former Clemson and Notre Dame wideout made the Giants' 53-man roster after a "spectacular" showing in offseason workouts and training camp. While Collins only caught one pass during the preseason, […]
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Bucs Could Go With Committee Approach at Tight End
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (leg, hamstring) is dealing with leg and hamstring injuries that could prevent him from playing in the team's season opener against the Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 7. If Otton is unable to go, the Buccaneers will rely on a committee consisting of Payne Durham, Devin Culp, and Ko […]
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Rachaad White Expected to Play in Week 1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (groin) returned to practice last week and is expected to be ready for the team's Sept. 7 season opener against the division-rival Atlanta Falcons, according to Matt Matera of Pewter Report. White dealt with a groin injury earlier this month and missed the Buccaneers' final two preseason games. […]
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Patriots Have "Strong Internal Belief" in Drake Maye
The New England Patriots have a "strong internal belief" that quarterback Drake Maye will take a step forward in the second season of his career, according to Jeff Howe of The Athletic. Maye, the third overall pick in the 2024 draft, took over the starting job in Week 6 as a rookie and went on […]
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Eloy Jimenez Signs Minor-League Deal With Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a minor-league contract with outfielder/designated hitter Eloy Jimenez, according to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. Jimenez had been available since the Tampa Bay Rays released him from a minor-league deal on July 11. He hit .278/.335/.397 with three home runs in 40 games with the Rays' Triple-A affiliate in […]
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Pirates Managing Mike Burrows' Innings
The Pittsburgh Pirates will skip right-hander Mike Burrows' turn in the rotation this week, but he will be available out of the bullpen for their weekend series against the Boston Red Sox. Pirates skipper Don Kelly said the team wants to manage Burrows' innings. He underwent Tommy John surgery in 2023 and returned to amass […]
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Ozzie Albies' Wrist May Be Back to Full Strength
Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (wrist) struggled through the worst first half of his career this season. It may have stemmed from the fractured left wrist he suffered in July 2024, and it seems Albies has finally healed from that injury, David O'Brien of The Athletic writes. "I think something was happening (due to […]
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Austin Slater Doing Some Baseball Activities
New York Yankees outfielder Austin Slater (hamstring) is progressing in his recovery from a strained left hamstring and has begun participating in some baseball activities and on-field drills. The 32-year-old suffered the injury on Aug. 4 in just his third game after joining the Yankees in a trade with the Chicago White Sox. It was […]
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Emmanuel Clase, Luis L. Ortiz to Remain On Leave for Rest of Season
Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase and starter Luis L. Ortiz will remain on the restricted list and administrative leave for the rest of the season, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports. Major League Baseball has been investigating both players for gambling for several weeks. Clase hasn't pitched since July 26, while Ortiz last took the mound […]
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Aaron Judge Still has No Timetable to Return to Outfield
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (elbow) will continue to serve as the team's designated hitter for at least a little while longer. Judge has been tossing from up to 150 feet in the outfield and throwing to second base this week, but not at maximum velocity. The two-time MVP suffered a flexor strain in […]
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Bryan Abreu Extends Scoreless Streak, Notches Fourth Save
Houston Astros reliever Bryan Abreu collected his fourth save of the year in a 4-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday. Abreu threw a scoreless, one-hit ninth inning, struck out two, and racked up 11 strikes on 12 pitches. The right-hander hasn't allowed a run in August over a dozen appearances and 13 innings, […]
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Daniel Palencia Takes Loss on Thursday
Chicago Cubs closer Daniel Palencia (1-4) took his fourth loss of the season in a 4-3 defeat against the San Francisco Giants on Thursday. Palencia entered to pitch the bottom of the ninth in a 3-3 game and retired the first batter he faced before surrendering three straight singles - two softly hit balls and […]
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JoJo Romero Records Fifth Save
St. Louis Cardinals reliever JoJo Romero closed out a 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday to log his fifth save of the season. Romero allowed one hit and no runs in a 12-pitch ninth inning, extending his modest scoreless streak to five appearances. The Cardinals haven't named a closer since they traded Ryan […]
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Jesse Winker Continuing to Deal With Back Pain
New York Mets designated hitter Jesse Winker (back) started a rehab assignment with Single-A St. Lucie on Wednesday, but he's still dealing with "intermittent back pain." Winker has missed a month and a half with lower-back inflammation, and he'll only return in 2025 if he's able to manage the pain. This may end up as […]
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Connor Norby Expected to Return Friday
Miami Marlins third baseman Connor Norby (wrist) is expected to come off the 10-day injured list on Friday. Norby has been on the shelf with a broken left hamate bone since July 12 and had to undergo surgery to repair it. The 25-year-old has played in 72 games this season and hit .241/.289/.364 with six […]
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Evan Carter Done for Season
The Texas Rangers will transfer outfielder Evan Carter (wrist) to the 60-day injured list on Friday, which will end his season. Carter won't have enough time to make it back in September after he fractured his right wrist on a hit by pitch on Aug. 21. The oft-injured Carter played in just 45 games last […]
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Jaguars Not Tipping Hand on Travis Hunter's Usage
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter will play both ways in 2025, but the team is unwilling to tip its hand on how often he'll line up on either side of the ball. Speaking with the media on Wednesday, first-year general manager James Gladstone said: "There's a competitive advantage to not knowing what side […]
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