Stephen Strasburg's 2023 Status A "Mystery"

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo admitted that starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg's (ribs) status heading into the 2023 season is a "mystery." Strasburg dealt with thoracic outlet syndrome last summer and got a late start in 2022 as a result, but he ended up making just one start this year before being diagnosed with a […]

Jacob deGrom Will Be Available For Wednesday

New York Mets skipper Buck Showalter said that right-hander Jacob deGrom (finger) will be available to pitch in Game 162 of the regular season on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals if it matters in the standings for the American League East. "He's available to pitch tomorrow and potentially could. It's one of the many options," […]

Yandy Diaz Starting At Third Base Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz is making the start at third base and is hitting leadoff on Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox and right-hander Nathan Eovaldi. Diaz was dealing with a shoulder injury in the latter half of September. He returned to the starting lineup last Friday but didn't start any of the […]

Xander Bogaerts Returns Against Rays

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (back) is back at shortstop and is hitting third against the Tampa Bay Rays and left-hander Jeffrey Springs on Tuesday. Bogaerts should be fine to play the final two games of the regular season for the BoSox. The 30-year-old is expected to opt out of his contract with the […]

Julio Rodriguez Sitting In Game 1

Seattle Mariners rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. Rodriguez returned from the injured list on Monday and didn't miss a beat, going 3-for-4 with a double in the loss to Detroit. The M's will give him a little rest, […]

Salvador Perez Still Sidelined Tuesday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (thumb) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians. Perez will miss another game, and it remains to be seen if he'll play in the regular season finale on Wednesday. If the 32-year-old backstop cannot return on Wednesday, he'll finish his 2022 season with a […]

Brandon Belt Says He's "Doing Great"

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) underwent season-ending knee surgery in early September and said he's been "doing great." He said he's "really optimistic" about how he feels, although he hasn't progressed to running yet. Belt is walking without a limp and has been moving well, but the uncertainty about whether he'll continue […]

Aaron Judge Could Play In Both Games Tuesday

New York Yankees skipper Aaron Boone said that outfielder Aaron Judge will "probably" play in Game 2 of the team's doubleheader against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday if he doesn't hit a home run in Game 1. Judge tied Roger Maris' American League home run record of 61 that was set back in 1961, but […]

Ron Marinaccio Heads To Injured List

The New York Yankees placed rookie relief pitcher Ron Marinaccio (shin) on the 15-day injured list with a stress reaction in his right shin on Tuesday and reinstated right-hander Albert Abreu (elbow) from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Marinaccio's injured list stint is retroactive to Oct. 3. The 27-year-old Marinaccio has been […]

TJ Friedl Placed On Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder TJ Friedl (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a right hamstring strain and activated catcher Aramis Garcia (finger) from the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. The Reds also activated right-hander Robert Dugger (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list and designated him for assignment. The 27-year-old […]

Jesse Winker Dealing With Neck Issue

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais said that outfielder Jesse Winker (neck) was scratched from the lineup on Monday against the Detroit Tigers with a neck issue. Winker came in before the game on Monday and said he wouldn't be able to play. It remains to be seen if he'll be able to return to the […]

Jesus Luzardo Ends Season On A High Note

Miami Marlins left-hander Jesus Luzardo went out on top in his final 2022 start of the season, shutting the division-leading Atlanta Braves down for six scoreless innings while allowing four hits with one walk and 12 strikeouts in the team's 4-0 victory on Monday. Luzardo picked up his fourth win of the season in the […]

Julio Rodriguez Doesn't Miss A Beat In First Game Back

In his first game back from the injured list on Monday against the Detroit Tigers, Seattle Mariners rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI, a run scored and a strikeout in the 4-3 loss. He was eased back into the lineup as the designated hitter, but he was back atop Seattle's […]

Sam Haggerty Injures Groin Monday Night

Seattle Mariners outfielder Sam Haggerty (groin) suffered a groin injury on Monday night in the loss to the Detroit Tigers and had crutches by his locker after the game, according to manager Scott Servais. Haggerty will undergo an MRI exam on Tuesday, but he almost certainly won't be available to finish the regular season, and […]

Gleyber Torres Out In Game 1 Of Doubleheader

New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres (illness) remains out of the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday. Torres was feeling under the weather on Monday and was scratched from the lineup, but perhaps he'll return to action for Game 2. Consider him day-to-day to close out the […]

AJ McCarron Working Out For Giants

Among the quarterbacks working out for the New York Giants on Tuesday is AJ McCarron, according to sources. McCarron was with the Buffalo Bills in 2018, so he has a connection to head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen. Although there's optimism that Daniel Jones (ankle) can play in Week 5 against the […]

Colts Hope Jonathan Taylor Can Play Thursday

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said that the team hopes running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) can play in Week 5 against the Denver Broncos on Thursday Night Football after he suffered a sprained right ankle in the Week 4 loss to the Tennessee Titans. The Colts initially feared that Taylor suffered a high-ankle sprain, […]

Russell Gage Falls Back Down Depth Chart

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage had a whopping 12 catches on 13 targets for 87 yards and his first touchdown of the season in Week 3, but that was without Mike Evans (suspension), Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Julio Jones (knee) in the starting lineup. With all three of Evans, Godwin and Jones returning […]

Cade Otton Catches Three Passes Sunday Night

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie tight end Cade Otton caught three of his four targets for 29 yards in the team's 41-31 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night in Week 4. With Cameron Brate (concussion) getting knocked out of the game due to a concussion, Otton played a season-high 67 percent of the […]

Texans Cut Pharaoh Brown

The Houston Texans are cutting tight end Pharaoh Brown on Tuesday, according to sources. Brown didn't play in the Week 4 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers due to hip and shoulder injuries and signed a one-year, $3 million guaranteed contract in the offseason. Through three games played this year, he caught seven of his […]

Broncos Place Randy Gregory On Injured Reserve

The Denver Broncos officially placed outside linebacker Randy Gregory (knee) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday, so he'll have to miss a minimum of four games after injuring his right knee in the Week 4 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Gregory thankfully doesn't have any damage to his ACL like teammate Javonte Williams, who is […]

Steelers Officially Name Kenny Pickett The Starter

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin officially named rookie first-round quarterback Kenny Pickett the team's starter heading into their Week 5 matchup with the Buffalo Bills. It was announced on Monday that the Steelers were expected to move forward with Pickett as the starter after Mitch Trubisky was benched at halftime of the Week 4 […]

Dak Prescott Unlikely To Play In Week 5

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (thumb) currently isn't able to grip the football "well enough to play" with his surgically repaired right thumb, according to owner Jerry Jones on 105.3 The Fan. It means that it's unlikely that Prescott will make his return in Week 5 against the Los Angeles Rams. The most likely scenario […]

Arik Armstead Aggravates Foot Injury Monday Night

San Francisco 49ers star defensive lineman Arik Armstead (foot), who came into the Monday night game against the Los Angeles Rams questionable with his foot injury, aggravated his foot injury and was ruled out for the rest of the game in the fourth quarter. The 28-year-old has been dealing with plantar fasciitis in his foot, […]

Colton McKivitz Ruled Out Monday Night

San Francisco 49ers left tackle Colton McKivitz (knee), who was filling in for All-Pro Trent Williams (ankle), is out for the rest of the Monday night game against the Los Angeles Rams with a knee injury. Jaylon Moore is now filling in, with Blake Hance on deck. When Moore was forced to enter last Sunday's […]

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 […]