Michael Kopech Leaves Game Early Monday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech (knee) left his start early on Monday against the Kansas City Royals with left knee soreness and is being evaluated further. Kopech didn't make it very far in this one, getting pulled after allowing all four batters he faced to reach base on just 19 pitches. The 26-year-old […]

Josh Winckowski To Start Tuesday

The Boston Red Sox announced that rookie right-hander Josh Winckowski will be recalled from Triple-A Worcester in order to make the start on Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) could wind up on the injured list in a corresponding move after he was scratched from his start on Tuesday. Winckowski, 24, has […]

Shohei Ohtani Not Playing Monday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (illness) is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Ohtani left his start early on the mound against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday due to a stomach virus, and he's not feeling well enough on Monday to start the series opener as the […]

Josh Donaldson Returns Against Mets

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (illness) is back at third base and is hitting fifth on Monday for the opener of the series against the New York Mets and right-hander Max Scherzer. Donaldson missed the last two games with a stomach issue, but he'll be back in there on Monday night. The 36-year-old […]

Eddie Rosario Returns To Lineup Monday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario (hamstring) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting sixth on Monday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Roansy Contreras. Rosario missed Sunday's series finale against the Houston Astros with a sore hamstring, but he'll return a day later. The 30-year-old should continue to start regularly against right-handed pitchers […]

Kayvon Thibodeaux To Miss 3-4 Weeks With MCL Sprain

Initial tests on New York Giants rookie first-round defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (knee) showed a sprained MCL that is expected to keep him out for three to four weeks, according to a source. The good news is that Thibodeaux's ACL and meniscus are intact. The Giants are hopeful that he'll be ready to play in […]

Geno Smith Returns To Practice

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (knee) split repetitions with the first-team offense at training camp practice on Sunday. Drew Lock was set to start the second preseason game last Thursday against the Chicago Bears before he tested positive for COVID-19, but with Lock also returning to practice on Sunday, it's unclear what the plan at […]

49ers Sign Tashaun Gipson

The San Francisco 49ers signed veteran free-agent safety Tashaun Gipson to an undisclosed deal on Monday, according to a source. Gipson will join the Niners after starting 12 games for the Chicago Bears in 2021, recording 47 tackles (33 solo), one sack, two interceptions, three passes defensed and a fumble recovery. The 32-year-old was a […]

Kayvon Thibodeaux Undergoing Tests Monday

New York Giants first-round rookie defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux (knee) suffered a right knee injury in the preseason game on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals and is going for tests on Monday. Thibodeaux was able to walk off the field under his own power, though, and there's optimism from the Giants that he avoided a […]

Bills Release Tavon Austin

The Buffalo Bills released wide receiver Tavon Austin and punter Matt Haack on Monday. There were just too many talented and younger receivers on the Bills roster ahead of Austin, so he'll have to look to latch on with another team before the start of the 2022 regular season. The former first-round pick of the […]

Vikings Acquire Nick Mullens From Raiders

The Minnesota Vikings acquired quarterback Nick Mullens from the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday in exchange for a conditional seventh-round draft pick in 2024, according to sources. Mullens will now be competing with Sean Mannion and Kellen Mond for the backup job behind starter Kirk Cousins. With Mullens now out of the way in Las […]

Lamar Jackson Not Worried About His Health

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was hampered by a right ankle injury at the end of last season that caused him to miss the final four games, but he reported to training camp this summer looking stronger than ever and bulked up to 230 pounds, which is 18 pounds heavier than his listed weight in […]

Panthers Name Baker Mayfield The Starting QB

The Carolina Panthers officially announced quarterback Baker Mayfield as their starting quarterback for Week 1 of the regular season against his former team, the Cleveland Browns. When the Panthers acquired Mayfield from the Browns, it was presumed that he'd be the starter to open the 2022 season over Sam Darnold and rookie Matt Corral. Mayfield […]

Ramon Laureano Progressing In His Rehab

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (oblique) is "moving forward pretty quickly" in his recovery from a strained left oblique, according to skipper Mark Kotsay. Laureano hasn't played in a game since Aug. 14, but he played catch on Sunday after taking 10 swings with no ill effects on Saturday. There's still a good chance that […]

Royals Call Up Drew Waters Monday

The Kansas City Royals recalled outfield prospect Drew Waters from Triple-A Omaha on Monday and optioned outfielder Nate Eaton in a corresponding move. Waters will make his major league debut on Monday and will start in right field and bat ninth against Chicago White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech. The 23-year-old is the Royals' No. 9 […]

Dylan Moore Records Two Hits In Loss To A's

Seattle Mariners outfielder/second baseman Dylan Moore went 2-for-4 with a double, stolen base and a run scored in the team's 5-3 loss to the Oakland Athletics on Sunday. It was Moore's first multi-hit game since July 24, but he also recently was on the 10-day injured list with a back injury. The 30-year-old is hitting […]

Domingo Acevedo Earns 18th Hold

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Domingo Acevedo earned his 18th hold of the season on Sunday in the team's 5-3 win over the Seattle Mariners in the series finale. Acevedo struck out one batter without allowing a hit in his scoreless inning of work. The 28-year-old Dominican right-hander has been strong of late, working four straight […]

Brent Honeywell Jr. To Make Another Rehab Start Tuesday

Oakland Athletics right-hander Brent Honeywell Jr. (elbow) has already made a pair of minor league rehab outings with Single-A Stockton, and he'll make his next appearance with Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday. Though the A's still view Honeywell as a starter in the long term, manager Mark Kotsay said that Honeywell will likely pitch out […]

Blake Treinen Strikes Out Three In Rehab Outing

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen (shoulder) earned a hold and fanned all three batters he faced in his lone inning of work for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday. Treinen has been out since mid-April with a right shoulder injury, but he's getting closer to a return from the 60-day injured list and could […]

Ehire Adrianza Comes Off Injured List

The Atlanta Braves reinstated infielder/outfielder Ehire Adrianza (illness) from the 10-day injured list on Monday and designated infielder Ryan Goins for assignment in a corresponding move. Adrianza will return to a super-utility role for the Braves off the bench, but since he won't see regular playing time, he's well off the fantasy radar in mixed […]

Kyle Hendricks Focused On 2023 Season

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) said that he'll head to Arizona after the team's current homestand with the goal of resuming a throwing program. However, the veteran hurler said his focus is on getting right for the 2023 season while having a full offseason. With the Cubs well out of contention, Hendricks' priority […]

Khalil Herbert Returns To Practice

Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert (undisclosed), who left training camp practice on Saturday with an undisclosed injury, returned to practice on Sunday. Herbert's injury obviously wasn't too serious, as he's back on the field a day later. It remains to be seen if the 24-year-old will be able to play in the team's third […]

David Bakhtiari Comes Off PUP List Sunday

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that left tackle David Bakhtiari (knee) is coming off the Physically Unable to Perform list on Sunday, a big step for the All-Pro left tackle. "It's just the next step but we are excited to get him out there on the grass and we'll take it one […]

Christian Watson Cleared For Team Drills

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) has progressed to the point where he'll be involved in some team drills at training camp practice on Sunday. Watson came off the Physically Unable to Perform list a week ago but did not play in the second preseason game against the New Orleans Saints on […]

Aaron Stinnie Suffers Torn ACL/MCL

Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive guard Aaron Stinnie (knee) suffered a torn ACL and MCL in the preseason game on Saturday against the Tennessee Titans, and he'll miss the entire 2022 season, according to a source. Stinnie was pushing for the starting left guard spot heading into the start of the regular season, so it's another […]

Tom Brady Expected To Return "Very Shortly"

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (personal) is expected to return to the team "very shortly," according to a source. Brady left the team earlier this month for personal reasons, but head coach Todd Bowles told reporters that Brady will be back early this week. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport was told that Monday is the […]

Eddie Rosario Resting Against Astros

Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Houston Astros. Rosario is dealing with a sore left hamstring and should be considered day-to-day. The 30-year-old left-handed slugger only has 165 at-bats on the season and is hitting a rough .188/.240/.315 with four home runs, 18 RBI, 17 […]

Wander Franco Being Removed From Rehab Assignment

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (wrist) is having some lingering symptoms while swinging and is being removed from his minor league rehab assignment at Triple-A Durham to return to St. Petersburg for treatment. Franco began his rehab assignment at Durham earlier this week and the Rays were hoping that he might be able to […]

Eury Perez On Minor League Injured List

Miami Marlins right-handed pitching prospect Eury Perez (arm) has been placed on the seven-day injured list in the minor leagues with arm fatigue. The 19-year-old allowed 13 earned runs in his last three outings for Double-A Pensacola over 11 innings, with his arm fatigue likely contributing to those ugly results. The Marlins' No. 1 prospect, […]

David Robertson Won't Be Sole Closer

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson said he will continue to mix and match in the later innings after the team placed right-hander Seranthony Dominguez (triceps) on the injured list on Sunday. Thomson listed Connor Brogdon, Jose Alvarado, Brad Hand, David Robertson and Andrew Bellatti as options to close with Dominguez sidelined for at least the […]