Nestor Cortes Expects To Rejoin Rotation First Week In August

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (shoulder) threw 20 pitches in a live batting practice session at Yankee Stadium on July 9 and said he "definitely didn't feel any pain," noting his work to correct his arm path and increase mobility seems to be working. He threw another live BP session at the team's spring […]

Greg Allen Begins Rehab Assignment

New York Yankees outfielder Greg Allen (hip) took live at-bats against lefty Nestor Cortes on July 9 at Yankee Stadium and began a minor-league rehab assignment with Single-A Tampa on Friday. He was expected to miss six to eight weeks after suffering a right hip-flexor strain on June 2. Allen was placed on the 10-day […]

Yankees "Encouraged" By Aaron Judge's Progress

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (toe) took batting practice on the field on Friday for the first time since tearing a ligament in his right big toe at Dodger Stadium on June 3. He also did light outfield drills, played catch and did some light running in the outfield. Judge said he "didn't feel […]

Yankees Sign Jake Lamb To Minor-League Deal

The New York Yankees signed free-agent infielder/outfielder Jake Lamb to a minor-league deal on Friday and assigned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The 32-year-old left-handed hitter spent the first six-plus seasons of his career with the Arizona Diamondbacks, posting an .843 OPS with 59 homers from 2016-17. But injuries and poor performance led to his release […]

Jared Young Takes A Seat Against Southpaw

Chicago Cubs rookie first baseman Jared Young is out of the starting lineup on Saturday against left-hander James Paxton and the visiting Boston Red Sox. In his absence, Trey Mancini will cover the cold corner and hit sixth in the batting order for the Cubbies. Young has played in only 17 major-league games in the […]

Yu Chang On The Bench Saturday

Boston Red Sox infielder Yu Chang will start Saturday's contest against the Chicago Cubs on the bench. Chang opened the second half of the season on Friday at shortstop, but he'll head to the bench for this one. Enrique Hernandez will handle the 6 on Saturday and will hit in the nine-hole against Cubs right-hander […]

Camilo Doval Picks Up MLB-Leading 27th Save

San Francisco Giants closer Camilo Doval picked up his major-league-leading 27th save of the season on Friday in a 6-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates to kick off the second half of the season. Doval didn't allow a run on one hit and didn't walk or strike out a batter in the outing. The 26-year-old […]

Bryce Harper Out Against Lefty In Game 1 Of Doubleheader

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Bryce Harper is out of the lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Saturday against the San Diego Padres and left-hander Blake Snell. Kyle Schwarber will take over as the DH and will hit leadoff, with Brandon Marsh in left field and batting eighth. Rookie Johan Rojas will start in […]

Details On Joe Mixon's Pay Cut

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon took a $4.39 million pay cut this year and a $4.67 million pay cut next year. His 2023 base salary is $5.51 million, and he can make an extra $2 million per year in incentives. The pay cuts open up the possibility that Mixon will also stick around for […]

Mekhi Becton Has Lost Some Weight

New York Jets fourth-year offensive tackle Mekhi Becton, who has dealt with weight problems frequently in his time with the Jets, recently weighed in at around 340 pounds. Becton weighed in the 380-390 range in previous years, so this appears to be good news for the Jets offensive lineman heading into training camp this summer. […]

Michael Carter The Favorite To Handle Backup Role

New York Jets third-year running back Michael Carter has put together a good offseason and is the favorite, for now, to handle the backup job to Breece Hall (knee) if the Jets don't sign free agent Dalvin Cook or another veteran before training camp. Carter showed promise in his rookie season in 2021 but had […]

Darrian Beavers Could Push For Serious Playing Time

New York Giants second-year inside linebacker Darrian Beavers could replace Jarrad Davis, who will miss prolonged action after having knee surgery. Beavers was pushing for serious playing time in his rookie year in 2022 before suffering an ACL injury late in the preseason, and he was one of the team's biggest surprises of training camp […]

Deshaun Watson Put Together A Strong Offseason

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson put together a strong offseason after struggling mightily in his six starts in 2022 after missing the first 11 games due to a suspension, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Watson showed better command of the offensive scheme and accuracy this offseason, both areas where he struggled […]

Baker Mayfield Wants To Retire With Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield, the first overall pick of the Cleveland Browns in 2018, wants to stay with the team for as long as possible. "He's looking for a place where he can hopefully play well and finish out his career and play to the level of expectations that were placed on him […]

Jeimer Candelario Dealing With Bruised Thumb

Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario (thumb) is dealing with a bone bruise in his right thumb, according to manager Dave Martinez. Candelario injured the thumb during a pre-game defensive drills, and it felt worse when he attempted to swing on Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals in his first and only at-bat of the […]

Shane McClanahan Being Moved Back To Monday

After the Tampa Bay Rays game against the Kansas City Royals on Friday to kick off the second half of the season was postponed due to inclement weather, left-hander Shane McClanahan's (back) return to the starting rotation will be pushed back from Sunday against the Royals to Monday against the Texas Rangers. The 26-year-old southpaw […]

Shohei Ohtani Leaves Early With Trainer Friday

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Shohei Ohtani (finger) left his start early on Friday against the division-rival Houston Astros after being looked at by a trainer. It's the third straight start that he's left early due to blister issues on his pitching hand, even after manager Phil Nevin said before the game that it wouldn't be […]

Plenty Of Hype Surrounding Clayton Tune

There has been plenty of hype surrounding Arizona Cardinals rookie fifth-round quarterback Clayton Tune this offseason. Kyler Murray (knee) isn't expected to be ready for Week 1 after tearing his ACL late last year. Veteran Colt McCoy is considered the front-runner to start under center early on, but David Blough and Tune will get opportunities […]

Yoan Moncada Starts Rehab Assignment

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (back) started his minor-league rehab assignment on Friday with Triple-A Charlotte. Moncada hasn't played much this year due to injuries and was last seen on a major-league field on June 13, so expect him to have a rather lengthy rehab assignment before returning to the White Sox. The […]

Merrill Kelly To Throw Simulated Game Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly (calf) will throw a 75-pitch simulated game on Saturday in Arizona. If all goes well, Kelly could return to the team's starting rotation in five or 10 days. Kelly developed a blood clot in his right calf and has been out since late June, but the injury wasn't considered serious […]

Tyrone Taylor Reinstated From Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers reinstated outfielder Tyrone Taylor (elbow) from the 10-day injured list on Friday to begin the second half of the regular season. Taylor was immediately back in the starting lineup on Friday, starting in right field and batting eighth against Cincinnati Reds right-hander Graham Ashcraft. The 29-year-old had been out since early June […]

Brandon Woodruff Expected To Return Within A Month

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) threw another bullpen session on Thursday, and it went "great," according to general manager Matt Arnold. Arnold said that Woodruff could return from the injured list "within the next month or so." Woodruff has been away from the team since the middle of April due to a Grade 2 […]

Tyler O'Neill Could Return Next Week

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (back) has restarted a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis and is set to play seven innings in the field on Friday before serving as the designated hitter on Saturday. He will play again on Sunday and could be able to return from the injured list as early as […]

Tommy Edman Receives Injection In Wrist

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman (wrist) received an injection in his right wrist over the All-Star break this week and is still several days away from being able to swing a bat. It ensures that his injured-list stay won't be at minimum length. Edman has been on the shelf since July 6, and it […]

Jordan Montgomery Penciled In To Start Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Jordan Montgomery (hamstring) is penciled in to make his first start of the second half of the season on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins unless something unexpected happens during his bullpen session this weekend. The Cardinals will go with a bullpen game on Monday. The 30-year-old southpaw won't have to go […]

Mason Miller, James Kaprielian To Throw Saturday

Oakland Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said that right-handers Mason Miller (elbow) and James Kaprielian (shoulder) will both throw off flat ground on Saturday. Miller, a 24-year-old rookie, is trying to return from a sprained UCL that put him on the injured list in May. Before the injury, he had impressed in his first four big-league […]

Esteury Ruiz Ahead Of Schedule

Oakland Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said that outfielder Esteury Ruiz (shoulder) is hitting off a tee and is "further along than I thought he would be." It's good news for Ruiz as the start of the second half of the season resumes on Friday, but there remains no timetable for his return after suffering a […]

Dodgers Activate Chris Taylor From Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated outfielder/infielder Chris Taylor (knee) from the injured list on Friday. In other moves, the Dodgers added outfielder Jake Marisnick, optioned outfielder Jonny DeLuca and moved right-hander Shelby Miller (neck) to the 60-day injured list to make room for Marisnick on the 40-man roster. Taylor wasn't in the starting lineup on […]

Antonio Senzatela Needs Tommy John Surgery

After a setback last weekend in San Francisco, Colorado Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela (elbow) will require Tommy John surgery, according to manager Bud Black. Senzatela will now be unable to return this year and will also likely miss most, if not all, of the 2024 campaign. The 28-year-old initially landed on the injured list on […]

Pablo Reyes To Continue Rehab Assignment This Weekend

Boston Red Sox infielder Pablo Reyes (abdomen) will continue his minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Portland this weekend and will not rejoin the team until next week. The Red Sox are giving Reyes a little more time to recover from an abdominal strain, but as long as he doesn't have a setback during games this […]