Chris Taylor's Postseason Status Uncertain

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (neck) is dealing with a really stiff neck, and there's a decent chance he won't play in the final three regular season games against the Colorado Rockies this week, according to skipper Dave Roberts. Taylor can still see live pitching in simulated games, but his status for the postseason […]

Carlos Rodon Could Be Shut Down

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler confirmed that it's possible the team will shut left-hander Carlos Rodon down for the final series of the regular season against the San Diego Padres this week. Kapler said the innings jump is definitely worth consideration, as are Rodon's wishes. The 29-year-old southpaw threw 132 2/3 innings in his […]

Tony La Russa Stepping Down Due To Health Concerns

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa announced on Monday that he'll be stepping down as the skipper because of health concerns that kept him away from the team for the final five weeks of the season. He will turn 78 on Tuesday and hasn't managed since Aug. 30 after doctors told him he needed […]

Evan Longoria's Season Is Over

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria's (thumb) 2022 season is over after X-rays showed a right thumb fracture after he was hit by a ground ball on Sunday. Along with Longoria, Thomas Szapucki (hip) will also land on the injured list with a hip strain. Bryce Johnson and left-hander Andrew Vasquez will join the […]

Tony Gonsolin Starting Monday Against Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tony Gonsolin (forearm) has been activated from the 15-day injured list and is starting on Monday against the Colorado Rockies. In a corresponding move, Andre Jackson will head back to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Gonsolin was sidelined for over a month with a right forearm strain, but he'll get a little tune-up […]

Luis Arraez Still Out Monday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Luis Arraez (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday against the Chicago White Sox. It will be Arraez's second straight game starting on the bench due to a hamstring injury, but hopefully he'll be able to return on Tuesday to close out the final two games of the regular […]

Mets-Nationals Game Postponed Monday

The game between the New York Mets and Washington Nationals on Monday has been postponed due to inclement weather. It will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Tuesday. Right-hander Carlos Carrasco was scheduled to take the mound for the Mets on Monday, while right-hander Cory Abbott was going to get the start […]

Chase Young Won't Be Activated This Week

Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young (knee) will not be activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list this week, according to head coach Ron Rivera. Young will miss at least one more game and probably more as he continues to recover from ACL and MCL tears in his right knee last November. The 23-year-old […]

Randy Gregory Out 2-6 Weeks

Denver Broncos defensive end Randy Gregory (knee) is undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery and will be sidelined anywhere from two to six weeks, depending on how he recovers, according to a source. The good news for Gregory is that his ACL is still intact, so he'll be able to return after a few weeks of rest […]

Brian Robinson Will Return To Practice Wednesday

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said that rookie running back Brian Robinson (knee) will come off the Non-Football Injury list and the team will start his 21-day clock to return on Wednesday. Robinson was cleared by doctors to practice, and Rivera said it looks "very promising" that the 23-year-old could make his NFL debut […]

Russell Wilson Dealing With Some Soreness

Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett said quarterback Russell Wilson (shoulder) would have been limited on Monday if the team had a real practice. Hackett said Wilson "got dinged up a little bit" in the Week 4 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. It's something to keep an eye on, but Wilson doesn't […]

Broncos Set To Rely More On Melvin Gordon III

With Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (knee) out for the season due to a torn ACL, the Broncos will have to rely more on Melvin Gordon III, who has fumbled five times in his last 44 carries over five games. Sunday's Week 4 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders marked the third time a […]

Rashod Bateman Dealing With Foot Injury

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that wide receiver Rashod Bateman (foot) was dealing with a foot injury in the second half of the Week 4 loss to the Buffalo Bills, which is why he was not on the field in the fourth quarter. The Ravens are listing Bateman as day-to-day for now, so […]

Malcolm Brown Joins Rams Active Roster

The Los Angeles Rams elevated running back Malcolm Brown and offensive tackle Chandler Brewer from the practice squad to the active roster for Monday night's contest against the division-rival San Francisco 49ers. The 29-year-oLD Brown won't have much of a role at all on Monday behind Cam Akers, Darrell Henderson Jr. and Jake Funk. Browns […]

49ers Promote Willie Snead IV, Tevin Coleman To Active Roster

The San Francisco 49ers promoted wide receivers Willie Snead IV and Malik Turner and running back Tevin Coleman from the practice squad to the active roster for Monday night's game against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams. Snead and Turner will be battling for a depth role among the likes of Jauan Jennings and Ray-Ray McCloud […]

Danny Gray, Javon Kinlaw Inactive On Monday Night

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Danny Gray (hip) and defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw (knee) are both officially inactive on Monday night against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams. The Niners also placed linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (knee) on Injured Reserve. Tight end Ross Dwelley (rib) and defensive tackle Arik Armstead (foot), who were questionable, are officially […]

Steelers Expected To Move Forward With Kenny Pickett

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to move forward with rookie first-round quarterback Kenny Pickett, according to sources, after Pickett took over for the benched Mitch Trubisky in the Week 4 loss to the New York Jets. Pickett took over at halftime and head coach Mike Tomlin said, "we needed a spark." Pickett went 10-for-13 passing […]

Nyheim Hines Could Have Bigger Role In Week 5

If Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) is unable to play on Thursday night in Week 5 against the Denver Broncos, pass-catching back Nyheim Hines would likely have an increased role out of the backfield. He has 17 catches through four games but has only eight carries for 11 yards on the ground. The […]

Jonathan Taylor Has A Chance To Play Thursday

Tests on Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) came back negative on Monday and he has a chance to play on Thursday night in Week 5 against the Denver Broncos, according to a source. The team initially feared that Taylor had suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Week 4 loss to the Tennessee Titans, […]

Starling Marte Won't Return Before Friday

New York Mets manager Buck Showalter said that outfielder Starling Marte (finger) won't return before Friday, which is the start of the wild-card series. "A little progress but not enough to think something is imminent," Showalter said. Newsday's Laura Albanese reports that Marte swung off a tee with both hands today, according to a team […]

Xander Bogaerts Out With Back Tightness

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (back) is out of the starting lineup on Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays due to back tightness. It's the second straight game that Bogaerts will begin on the bench, but he should be considered day-to-day for the final two games of the regular season on Tuesday and Wednesday. […]

Gleyber Torres Scratched On Monday

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres (illness) was scratched from the starting lineup on Monday against the Texas Rangers because he's "under the weather," according to skipper Aaron Boone. Torres should be considered day-to-day for the final regular season series of 2022, but hopefully he'll be able to play either Tuesday or Wednesday before the […]

Yankees Reinstate Miguel Castro From Injured List

The New York Yankees reinstated right-hander Miguel Castro (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list on Monday and designated right-hander Chi Chi Gonzalez for assignment in a corresponding move. Castro will get a shot to appear in the final three regular season games this week against the Texas Rangers before the team begins their postseason run […]

Cardinals Sign Giovanny Gallegos To Two-Year Extension

The St. Louis Cardinals signed right-handed reliever Giovanny Gallegos to a two-year contract extension on Monday that includes a club option for the 2025 season. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 31-year-old is 3-5 this year for St. Louis with a 2.91 ERA (2.76 FIP), a 0.97 WHIP, 14 saves and 72 […]

Miguel Rojas To Have Wrist Surgery Wednesday

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas (wrist) is set to undergo wrist surgery on Wednesday, the final day of the regular season, to address an injured right wrist that he's played with for almost two and a half months. He's in the starting lineup on Monday against Atlanta Braves right-hander Bryce Elder, starting at shortstop and […]

Nelson Cruz Wants To Continue Playing In 2023

Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz (eye) turned 42 in July and has seen a lack of power production in 2022 while also missing time with back tightness, shoulder soreness, a knee contusion and other minor injuries, including left-eye inflammation that continues to keep him out of the lineup on Monday. His OPS of .651 […]

Anthony Rendon Rejoins Active Roster

The Los Angeles Angels reinstated infielder Anthony Rendon to the active roster on Monday. Rendon was activated from the injured list last week so that he could begin serving his five-game suspension for his involvement in a benches-clearing brawl with the Seattle Mariners back in June. It remains to be seen if Rendon will be […]

Julio Rodriguez Activated And Starting Monday

Seattle Mariners rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez (back) was activated from the injured list and is serving as the designated hitter and batting leadoff on Monday against the Detroit Tigers and right-hander Bryan Garcia. The Mariners will ease Rodriguez back into action with just three regular season games left before the postseason. The 21-year-old has been […]

Felix Bautista Being Shut Down

Baltimore Orioles right-handed rookie reliever Felix Bautista (knee) is being shut down for the final three games of the regular season this week due to left knee discomfort. Manager Brandon Hyde said it isn't a long-term injury and Bautista isn't expected to have any worries in the offseason. The 27-year-old Dominican burst onto the scene […]

Red Sox Reinstate Eric Hosmer From Injured List

The Boston Red Sox reinstated first baseman Eric Hosmer (back) from the 10-day injured list on Monday and recalled left-hander Darwinzon Hernandez from the minors. In corresponding moves, the team optioned right-hander Josh Winckowski and placed outfielder Rob Refsnyder (back) on the 10-day injured list with lower-back spasms. Hosmer will return after missing 38 games, […]