Giants Sign Jaylon Smith To Practice Squad

The New York Giants officially signed veteran free-agent linebacker Jaylon Smith to their practice squad on Tuesday. Smith will return to the Giants after playing in four games (two starts) for them last season. He also saw time with the Dallas Cowboys (four games) and Green Bay Packers (two games) in 2021. The 27-year-old former […]

Dane Jackson Released From Hospital

Buffalo Bills cornerback Dane Jackson (neck), who was involved in a scary collision with his own teammate on Monday night against the Tennessee Titans, was released from the hospital (he walked out) and had full movement in his extremities. Jackson had to be taken off the field in an ambulance in the Week 2 blowout […]

Kenny Golladay Plays Just Two Snaps In Week 2

New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay played just two snaps in the Week 2 win over the Carolina Panthers after playing 77 percent of the snaps in the Week 1 win over the Tennessee Titans while catching two passes for 22 yards. Golladay, who signed a massive contract just a year ago, was replaced […]

Dalton Schultz Dealing With PCL Issue

Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz (knee) is dealing with a PCL issue in his right knee after he was injured late in the Week 2 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. It's unclear if Schultz will miss any games. "The issue is whether he goes this week or not," owner Jerry Jones said on 105.3 […]

Joe Barlow Has Positive Rehab Outing

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Joe Barlow (finger) struck out the first two batters he faced and retired the side in order on 14 pitches in one inning in a minor league rehab outing for Triple-A Round Rock on Sept. 17. Barlow is expected to make another rehab appearance for Round Rock on Tuesday or Wednesday […]

Nick Solak Shut Down For The Year

Texas Rangers outfielder Nick Solak (foot) will be shut down for the rest of the season with what's being called a "small" fracture in his right foot. Solak was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock when rosters expanded on Sept. 1, but he was hit by a pitch last Wednesday against the Oakland Athletics. He was […]

Matt Olson Doubles During Two-Hit Day

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson broke out of a slump in the 5-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Monday by going 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored. Olson entered Monday's game hitting just .074 (4-for-54) with a home run, four RBI, six runs scored and 20 strikeouts in 15 games in […]

Graham Ashcraft Lit Up In Rehab Start

Cincinnati Reds rookie right-hander Graham Ashcraft (biceps) had a minor league rehab start to forget with Triple-A Louisville on Monday night. He allowed eight runs (six earned) on 11 hits while walking none and striking out five in 2 2/3 innings of work. The good news is he didn't allow a home run and struck […]

David Bednar Throws A Scoreless Rehab Inning

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar (back) tossed another scoreless inning in a minor league rehab outing with Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, giving up one hit while walking none and striking out two. Barring any setbacks, he should be able to come off the injured list to rejoin the Pirates bullpen at some point this […]

Nelson Cruz Day-To-Day With Eye Inflammation

Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz (eye) was diagnosed with left eye inflammation by an eye specialist after he experienced blurry vision during the Sept. 13 game against the Baltimore Orioles. He was given eye drops. "He's better," manager Dave Martinez said about Cruz. "The drops are working. It's very slow, but he said he […]

MacKenzie Gore To Throw Bullpen Tuesday

Washington Nationals rookie left-hander MacKenzie Gore (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session ahead of Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves before heading back to Triple-A Rochester for another minor league rehab start. "He's scheduled to go back and have another rehab start. So, we're going to try to push him for maybe 60-65 […]

Ryne Nelson On Track For Next Start

Arizona Diamondbacks rookie right-hander Ryne Nelson (forearm) took a comebacker off his right forearm in the sixth inning of his latest start on Sunday against the San Diego Padres, but precautionary X-rays came back negative, and manager Torey Lovullo said on Monday that Nelson was feeling better and will stay in line to make his […]

Frankie Montas' MRI Exam Brings Good News

New York Yankees starting pitcher Frankie Montas (shoulder) received some positive news from his MRI results after it didn't show anything significant, according to sources. Montas could still get some extra rest due to the right shoulder soreness that caused him to get the MRI exam on Sunday following his latest poor outing against the […]

Mitch Morse Taken For X-Rays Monday Night

Buffalo Bills center Mitch Morse (elbow) suffered a right elbow injury in the first quarter on Monday night in the Week 2 game against the Tennessee Titans and is questionable to return. Morse was taken into the locker room for X-rays. It remains to be seen if the 30-year-old will be able to return in […]

Leonard Williams Suffers Sprained MCL

New York Giants defensive tackle Leonard Williams (knee) suffered a sprained MCL in the Week 2 win over the Carolina Panthers, according to a source. Williams might miss some time, but it's not expected to be much. Head coach Brian Daboll said Williams' injury was "better than it could be." The 28-year-old is considered day-to-day, […]

Taylor Lewan Questionable To Return Monday Night

Tennessee Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan (knee) is questionable to return on Monday night in Week 2 against the Buffalo Bills after getting injured in the first quarter. He was carted to the locker room to be evaluated further. Lewan was replaced by backup Dennis Daley, but it remains to be seen if he'll be […]

Freddy Peralta Throws Off Mound Monday

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta (shoulder) threw off a mound on Monday in a significant step in his recovery. Peralta was able to throw off flat ground on Saturday, so this is another step as he tries to return to Milwaukee's starting rotation to close out the year. The 26-year-old has been on the injured […]

Carlos Rodon Pushed Back To Friday

The San Francisco Giants have pushed left-hander Carlos Rodon's (finger) next start to Friday at the Arizona Diamondbacks to give his cracked fingernail/blister more time to heal this week. Rodon was originally scheduled to start on Tuesday at the Colorado Rockies. It's usually a good thing anytime a pitcher gets to avoid making a start […]

Johnny Cueto To Start On Thursday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (illness) will start on Thursday against the Cleveland Guardians. Cueto didn't make his last scheduled start over the weekend against the Detroit Tigers due to dizziness, but he's since been cleared for a big series against Cleveland. The veteran 36-year-old Dominican has been solid for the Pale Hose […]

Aaron Ashby To Return Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Aaron Ashby (shoulder) will come off the 15-day injured list to start a bullpen game on Tuesday against the New York Mets, according to skipper Craig Counsell. Ashby has been out since late August with left shoulder inflammation, but he'll return to the team for the final few weeks of the regular […]

Trey Sermon Inactive On Monday Night

Philadelphia Eagles running back Trey Sermon is a healthy scratch for the second straight week on Monday night against the Minnesota Vikings. Sermon latched on with the Eagles after he was cut by the San Francisco 49ers before the start of the regular season, but he's buried on the RB depth chart in Philadelphia behind […]

Trevor Rogers Shut Down For The Year

Miami Marlins left-hander Trevor Rogers (lat) said he has a Grade 1 lat strain that will end his 2022 season. Rogers injured his lat last Saturday in his start against the Washington Nationals, and it will end up being his last action of the season. The 24-year-old southpaw had a really disappointing season after posting […]

Miguel Cabrera Activated From Injured List

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera (biceps) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Monday, and he immediately returned to designated hitter duties while batting cleanup against the Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Tyler Wells. In a corresponding move, the team optioned utility man Kody Clemens to Triple-A Toledo. The 39-year-old Venezuelan has really slowed […]

Sonny Gray Dealing With Hamstring Tightness

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Sonny Gray (hamstring) left his start early on Monday against the Cleveland Guardians with right hamstring tightness. Gray made it just two innings before being pulled, allowing four earned runs on five hits while walking one and striking out one. The 32-year-old right-hander will surely go for more tests on his […]

Kris Bryant Takes Batting Practice

Colorado Rockies third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (foot) took batting practice on Monday. Bryant, who has been out since July 31, wants to play again this season. He has been increasing his baseball activities in the last week, but with time running out in the 2022 regular season, it remains to be seen if the 30-year-old […]

Brendan Rodgers Slated For MRI Exam

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (hamstring) will get an MRI exam on his left hamstring on Monday night and won't be in the starting lineup against the San Francisco Giants. Rodgers' injury doesn't feel as bad as the one he dealt with last year, but the Rockies don't know the extent of it yet. […]

Max Scherzer Activated And Starting Monday

The New York Mets activated right-hander Max Scherzer (oblique) from the 15-day injured list on Monday. The Mets also activated right-hander Tylor Megill (shoulder) from the injured list and optioned right-hander Stephen Nogosek and left-hander Alex Claudio to Triple-A Syracuse in corresponding moves. Scherzer is starting on Monday against the Milwaukee Brewers. The 38-year-old ace […]

Ryan Mountcastle Back In Action Monday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (triceps) is back in the starting lineup on Monday against the Detroit Tigers and left-hander Tyler Alexander, serving as the designated hitter and batting third. Mountcastle was hit by a pitch on Saturday and missed Sunday's contest, but he's good to go on Monday. Jesus Aguilar is starting at […]

Tyler Kroft Suffers Sprained MCL

San Francisco 49ers tight end Tyler Kroft (knee) suffered a sprained MCL in the Week 2 win over the Seattle Seahawks and will miss a few weeks. Kroft started the first two games of the season for the Niners with starter George Kittle (groin) inactive, but he produced just one catch on two targets for […]

Tyrion Davis-Price Out A Few Weeks With Ankle Sprain

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Tyrion Davis-Price (ankle) will be out a few weeks after suffering a high ankle sprain in the Week 2 win over the Seattle Seahawks. In the first game without Elijah Mitchell (knee), Davis-Price played 39 percent of the offensive snaps behind starter Jeff Wilson Jr. and carried the ball […]