Nolan Arenado Placed On Paternity List

The St. Louis Cardinals placed third baseman Nolan Arenado on the paternity list on Friday and recalled infielder/outfielder Juan Yepez from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. The Cardinals also activated closer Ryan Helsley from the restricted list and optioned left-hander Packy Naughton to Memphis. Arenado didn't play on Thursday after leaving to be with […]

Taylor Ward Placed On Restricted List

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward and relievers Aaron Loup and Ryan Tepera were all placed on the injured list on Friday ahead of the team's weekend series in Toronto against the Blue Jays. All three players won't travel to Canada because of their vaccination status. It's bad timing for Ward, who has six hits […]

Brad Miller Remains Out Against Tigers

Texas Rangers first baseman Brad Miller remains on the bench on Friday against the Detroit Tigers. It will be Miller's third straight game starting on the bench for the Rangers. The 32-year-old veteran utility man has gone 8-for-33 (.242) with no home runs, three RBI, two runs scored and 11 strikeouts in 14 games this […]

Jonathan India Ready To Go Against Nationals

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (leg) is starting at second base and is hitting second against the Washington Nationals and right-hander Cade Cavalli on Friday. India left the game early on Wednesday with more soreness in his lower left leg and he missed Thursday's game, but he's back a day later to begin the […]

Rafael Devers Not In Friday's Lineup

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays. It will be his first day off since returning from the injured list back on Aug. 2. It's a good time for a rest, as Devers has hit just .202 (17-for-84) this month with three […]

Garrett Cooper Reinstated, Jesus Aguilar DFA'd

The Miami Marlins reinstated first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper (concussion) from the seven-day concussion injured list on Friday and designated first baseman Jesus Aguilar for assignment in a corresponding move. Cooper is back at first base and is hitting fifth on Friday against Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Tyler Anderson. The 31-year-old should be a regular for […]

Carlos Carrasco To Return Next Weekend

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (oblique) is on track to rejoin the team's starting rotation next weekend. Carrasco felt much better after throwing a bullpen session on Tuesday after he landed on the 15-day injured list with a strained left oblique last week. Oblique injuries typically require a longer recovery period, but the […]

Rays Sign Tyler Glasnow To A Contract Extension

The Tampa Bay Rays signed starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow to a contract extension on Friday that will take him through the 2024 season, according to a source. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Before the extension, Glasnow was scheduled to become a free agent after the 2023 campaign. The 29-year-old hasn't pitched at […]

Brent Honeywell Jr. Allows Three Runs In Latest Rehab Start

Oakland Athletics right-hander Brent Honeywell Jr. (elbow) gave up three earned runs on five hits (one homer allowed) while walking one and striking out four in 2 2/3 innings in his minor league rehab outing for Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday. He also hit a batter and threw a wild pitch. The 27-year-old has a […]

Tommy Edman Tallies Three Hits Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Tommy Edman went 3-for-5 with a triple and a stolen base in the 8-3 win over the division-rival Chicago Cubs on Thursday. Edman is now tied for third in the majors with Ronald Acuna Jr. and Cedric Mullins with 25 stolen bases on the season. The 27-year-old has lost some […]

Felix Bautista Picks Up Win Over White Sox

Baltimore Orioles rookie relief pitcher Felix Bautista picked up his fourth win of the year in Thursday's 4-3 extra-inning victory over the Chicago White Sox. Bautista tossed two shutout and hitless innings, walking none and striking out two. He came on to keep the White Sox off the board in the 10th and 11th frames. […]

Taylor Ward Goes Deep In Loss To Rays

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout in the team's 8-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday. Ward has mostly been cold in the month of July, but he's recently showed some signs of breaking out his slump, so fantasy managers in deeper leagues […]

Mickey Moniak Is Taking Swings

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mickey Moniak (finger) is taking dry swings after breaking his left middle finger while attempting to bunt. It's a step in the right direction for Moniak, who was traded to the Angels from the Philadelphia Phillies in the deal involving starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard at the trade deadline in early August. […]

Mike Ford Gets Two Hits In Angels Debut

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Mike Ford went 2-for-4 with two strikeouts in the team's 8-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday in his debut with the club. Ford was recently signed with Jared Walsh (shoulder) being ruled out for the rest of the season due to thoracic outlet syndrome. The 30-year-old should […]

Trevor Rogers Tosses Six Shutout Innings In Rehab Start

Miami Marlins left-hander Trevor Rogers (back) looked great in his minor league rehab start for Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday. He threw six shutout innings without allowing a hit while walking one and striking out 12. It was a nice bounce-back outing after he gave up five runs in just two innings in his first start […]

Mariners, Julio Rodriguez Finalizing Monster Extension

The Seattle Mariners and rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez are finalizing a deal on Friday that is expected to guarantee him more than $200 million with the possibility of earning as much as $450 million-plus, according to a source. ESPN's Jeff Passan is reporting Rodriguez will make $210 million guaranteed over 14 years with the ability […]

Kyle Schwarber Slugs 35th Home Run Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber went 1-for-4 with a solo home run for his 35th long ball of the season in Thursday's 4-0 shutout win over the Cincinnati Reds. He also struck out twice in the game. The 29-year-old had gone 14 games without clearing the fences, so hopefully this gets him back on track […]

Danny Jansen Goes Deep Against Red Sox

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen had a big night offensively in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Boston Red Sox, going 3-for-5 with a home run, one RBI and two runs scored. It was a big game for Jansen, who has been mired in a slump in the month of August. Including his three-hit performance […]

Liam Hendriks Blows Save Against Baltimore

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks blew only his fourth save of the season in the 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. Hendriks allowed a solo home run while walking none and striking out two in his inning of work. The 33-year-old veteran right-hander has 28 saves on the season and 66 […]

Bobby Dalbec Drives In Two In Losing Effort

Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec went 1-for-4 with two RBI, a stolen base, a run scored and a strikeout in a 6-5 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night. It was nice to see from Dalbec, who hasn't been very successful at the plate of late. The 27-year-old should see much […]

Trevor Story Has Three Hits In Rehab Game

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story (wrist) went 3-for-4 with a double, home run, two RBI and two runs scored while playing second base on Thursday in a minor league rehab game with Double-A Portland. In his second rehab game, he played seven innings at the keystone, and it looks like he's getting closer […]

Christian Arroyo Steals Two Bases Thursday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Christian Arroyo went 2-for-4 with a run scored, two stolen bases, a walk and a strikeout in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Arroyo showed that his leg was just fine in this one after missing one game. The stolen bases were only his fourth and fifth of […]

Bo Bichette Records Two Hits In Win Over Red Sox

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI, a stolen base, a walk and two strikeouts in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Boston Red Sox. He's been very solid in the month of August, going 22-for-81 (.272) with three home runs, six doubles, 11 RBI and 10 runs scored in […]

Skye Bolt, Joel Payamps Injured Thursday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Skye Bolt (knee) suffered a right knee contusion after being hit by a pitch in the seventh inning on Thursday against the New York Yankees, according to manager Mark Kotsay. Bolt said X-rays came back negative, but he was still walking gingerly after the game. Reliever Joel Payamps (calf) suffered a left […]

Jerick McKinnon Catches One Pass To Close Out Preseason

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon didn't record a single carry in the 17-10 win over the Green Bay Packers in Thursday's preseason finale, but he did catch one of his two targets for a three-yard gain. McKinnon wasn't very involved in this one, suggesting that he'll open the 2022 regular season as Clyde […]

Skyy Moore Not Targeted In Preseason Finale

Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Skyy Moore wasn't targeted at all on offense in the 17-10 win over the Green Bay Packers in the preseason finale on Thursday. However, he did return two punts for 51 yards in the contest. The second-round pass-catcher has mostly been a deep threat on offense for the Chiefs […]

Mecole Hardman Catches One Pass Thursday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman caught his only target for a five-yard gain in Thursday's preseason finale victory over the Green Bay Packers by a score of 17-10. The Chiefs were without JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) and Marquez Valdes-Scantling (concussion) in this one, but he didn't stay on the field for very long. Hardman […]

Patrick Taylor Busy In Loss To Chiefs

Green Bay Packers running back Patrick Taylor was busy in the 17-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the preseason finale on Thursday evening. Taylor was tied for the team-high in carries with seven, gaining a team-high 34 yards on the ground. He also caught all three of his targets through the air for […]

Juwann Winfree Falls Flat In Final Preseason Game

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Juwann Winfree caught only one of his six targets for seven yards in the 17-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the team's preseason finale on Thursday night. Even though the Packers don't have much experienced depth at the receiver position heading into the 2022 season, Winfree could be […]

Josiah Deguara Fails To Catch A Pass Against Chiefs

Green Bay Packers tight end Josiah Deguara was only targeted one time in the 17-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night in the preseason finale, and he failed to haul it in. Deguara had a total of three catches for 23 yards on six targets in the preseason. With Robert Tonyan and […]