Yoshi Tsutsugo Signs Minors Deal With Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays officially signed free-agent first baseman Yoshi Tsutsugo to a minor league deal on Wednesday, and he'll join Triple-A Buffalo. Tsutsugo was released earlier this month by the Pittsburgh Pirates after he hit just .171/.249/.229 with two home runs, 19 RBI and 11 runs scored in 193 plate appearances over 50 games. […]

Joey Votto Sitting Against Left-Hander

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto is not in the starting lineup against the Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Ranger Suarez on Wednesday. Votto, who has gone just 7-for-51 (.137) with a homer, three RBI and 13 strikeouts in 14 games this month, is getting a day off amidst a slump. The 38-year-old left-handed hitter has […]

Keibert Ruiz Back In The Lineup

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz (head, knee) is back behind the plate and is hitting fifth on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs and left-hander Drew Smyly. Ruiz was beat up behind the dish in the game on Monday and was given Tuesday off, but he's back in there on Wednesday. He also came off the […]

Jorge Polanco Not Playing Against Royals

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco (knee) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals. Polanco will miss his second straight game after injuring his knee during a slide in Monday's contest. With a scheduled day off on Thursday, the Twins and fantasy managers will be hoping that Polanco can […]

Matt Duffy Begins Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Angels infielder Matt Duffy (back) began his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday and is expected to play there for a little more than a week. He left the game on June 26 and was dealing with tightness in his lower back, later being diagnosed with lower back spasms. […]

Mike Trout Could Return This Week

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout's (back, ribs) return from the injured list appears imminent, and interim manager Phil Nevin wouldn't rule out a return as early as Wednesday. However, it appears more likely that Trout would return against the Detroit Tigers on Friday. He started doing rotational exercises on Aug. 3 and swinging off […]

Jo Adell Expected To Return Soon

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell (thumb) injured his right thumb on Monday night and felt discomfort gripping a baseball on Tuesday, which is why he was held out of the lineup against the Seattle Mariners. However, Adell faced right-hander Michael Lorenzen in a simulated game and hit two home runs. He said he can […]

Kyle Schwarber Still Out Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber (calf) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds. Schwarber will miss his sixth straight game with a right calf strain, and he's not expected to return to the lineup until Friday, at the earliest. The Phillies have an off day on Thursday, so they're hoping […]

Kyler Murray, Marquise Brown Finally Work Together

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (wrist) and wide receiver Marquise Brown (hamstring) finally worked together for the first time this summer at training camp practice on Monday. "They just have a chemistry you can't really coach," wide receiver Greg Dortch said. "This is a grown man's game, but they are like kids out there, having […]

Kenjon Barner Placed On Injured Reserve

Tampa Bay Buccaneers veteran running back Kenjon Barner (groin) was placed on Injured Reserve on Monday due to a groin injury that he suffered in Saturday's preseason opener against the Miami Dolphins. Barner played 23 offensive snaps, rushing seven times for 18 yards and catching two passes for 13 yards. He won't be eligible to […]

Julio Jones To Take Part In Joint Practices

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Julio Jones is expected to accompany the team to Nashville this week to take part in the team's two joint practices with the Tennessee Titans, according to head coach Todd Bowles. Jones didn't play in the team's preseason opener last Saturday against the Miami Dolphins, but he's not dealing with […]

Cade York Looks To Be Worth The Hype

Cleveland Browns rookie kicker Cade York looks to be worth the hype so far in training camp. He has been impressive throughout camp and made all six of his field-goal tries in practice on Tuesday, including two 50-plus-yarders. Unofficially, York has made 28 of 30 field-goal attempts in competitive situations, and one of his misses […]

David Bell Seeing More Work In Practice

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver David Bell, who missed around two weeks of training camp with a foot injury he suffered in June minicamp, got his most significant work in training camp practice on Tuesday, including multiple red-zone targets from quarterback Jacoby Brissett in game-like situations. The Browns aren't rushing Bell back and held him […]

Jaylen Waddle Day-To-Day With Minor Injury

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (undisclosed) is being listed as day-to-day with a minor unspecified injury at training camp. He wanted to practice on Tuesday but was held out for precautionary reasons. It shouldn't be much of an issue going forward, and hopefully Waddle will be able to get back on the practice field […]

Joshua Kelley Taking The Lead For RB2 Duties

Los Angeles Chargers running back Joshua Kelley had an efficient first preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams last Saturday (44 scrimmage yards on six touches), and he looks to be firmly in the lead for the No. 2 running back job behind starter Austin Ekeler. Kelley continued to get most of the first-team work […]

Derwin James Reaches Four-Year Extension With Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers are signing safety Derwin James to a four-year contract extension that averages $19.1 million per year on Wednesday, making him the highest-paid safety in NFL history, according to sources. The deal includes a record-breaking $42 million guaranteed. James will make $29 million in the first year of the deal. The 26-year-old […]

Settlement Talks Ongoing In Deshaun Watson Case

The NFL and NFL Players Association have been involved in active settlement negotiations over the past few days in the disciplinary matter for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, according to league sources not authorized to speak publicly. It's unknown if a compromise will be reached before NFL designee Peter C. Harvey issues a ruling on […]

Clay Holmes Appears Headed For Injured List

New York Yankees closer Clay Holmes (back) said his back locked up on him a couple of days ago, and it sounds like he's headed for a stint on the injured list. However, Holmes doesn't think the injury is a long-term situation. The 29-year-old right-hander has been great for the Yankees in the closer's role […]

Brandon Marsh Going For MRI On His Knee

The preliminary indication is that Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (knee) suffered a bone bruise in Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds, according to interim manager Rob Thomson. Marsh is going for an MRI exam and the team is awaiting the results. A bone bruise would be a best-case scenario for an injury that looked […]

Cam Akers' Injury Not Considered Serious

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers' soft-tissue injury isn't considered serious, according to a source. The Rams are taking a cautious approach by holding Akers out of training camp practices, but that's the extent of it. Darrell Henderson Jr. is also dealing with a soft-tissue injury at camp, and there is no timetable for […]

Braves, Michael Harris II Closing In On Eight-Year Extension

The Atlanta Braves and rookie outfielder Michael Harris II are closing in on an eight-year contract extension that is expected to be worth around $72 million. It's a team-friendly deal that would give Harris some security early in his career. The 21-year-old has been excellent for the Braves in his first 70 major league games […]

Aledmys Diaz Injures Groin Tuesday

Updating a previous report, Houston Astros infielder Aledmys Diaz (groin) left the game early on Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox with left groin discomfort, according to the team. Diaz started in left field and went 0-for-2 before departing and being replaced by Chas McCormick. The super-utility man should be considered day-to-day for now. Entering […]

Wander Franco Dealing With Hand Soreness

The Tampa Bay Rays aren't overly concerned about shortstop Wander Franco (hand) leaving his minor league rehab game with Triple-A Durham on Tuesday due to "general soreness" in his right hand. Franco could return to action on Wednesday. The 21-year-old got off to a bad start on his minor league rehab assignment by leaving early […]

Brandon Marsh Injures Leg Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (leg) suffered a leg injury in Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds while trying to rob a home run in right center field. Marsh came down awkwardly on his left leg and looked to be in a lot of pain as trainers ran to his aid in the outfield. He […]

Mike Soroka Throws Three Perfect Innings In Rehab Start

Atlanta Braves right-hander Mike Soroka (Achilles) threw three perfect innings in his first minor league rehab start for High-A Rome on Tuesday, striking out eight of the nine hitters he faced on 31 pitches (25 for strikes). Soroka hadn't pitched in a game since 2020 before his start on Tuesday, and it was a nice […]

Rodolfo Castro Suspended One Game

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Rodolfo Castro was suspended for one game and fined for violating the league's policy when he played while having a cell phone in his back pocket during the game on Aug. 9 against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Castro will appeal the suspension and will be eligible to play on Tuesday against the Boston […]

Eddie Rosario Sitting Out On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the division-rival New York Mets. Rosario was injured on Monday and will likely miss a couple of days, but the Braves expect him to avoid a trip to the injured list. With Rosario sidelined, Robbie Grossman is starting in left […]

Eduardo Escobar Expected To Land On Injured List

The expectation is that New York Mets third baseman Eduardo Escobar (oblique) might need a stint on the injured list for his sore left oblique, and he remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves. With Luis Guillorme (groin) landing on the injured list on Monday, the Mets have called up […]

Bo Bichette Hitting Seventh Against Orioles

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette is starting at the 6 and hitting seventh in the batting order on Tuesday against Baltimore Orioles right-hander Dean Kremer. This will be just the second time all year that Bichette has hit seventh in the lineup and just the 10th time that he's hit fifth or lower. In […]

Lonnie Johnson Jr. Claimed Off Waivers By Titans

The Tennessee Titans claimed defensive back Lonnie Johnson Jr. off waivers from the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday, according to a source. The Chiefs waived Johnson on Monday, but he'll quickly latch on with the Titans. Kansas City acquired the 26-year-old cornerback from the Houston Texans in May for a 2024 conditional seventh-round pick. The […]