Aaron Hicks On The Bench Friday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (shin) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday against the division-rival Boston Red Sox. Hicks has been sidelined since he fouled a ball off his right shin on Tuesday. He was able to take batting practice on the field before Friday's contest, though, so there's a chance he'll […]

Trevor Story Remains Sidelined Friday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story (finger) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday against the division-rival New York Yankees. It will be the third straight game missed for Story, but the Red Sox are hopeful he won't need to go on the injured list right before the All-Star break next week. The […]

Enrique Hernandez Receives Injection

Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Enrique Hernandez (hip) received a platelet-rich plasma injection on Friday to help speed up the healing in his injured hip. His diagnosis of a flexor strain remains the same, and he will ramp up activity after the All-Star break. Hernandez had a visit with a hip specialist on Thursday after having […]

Carlos Santana Placed On Restricted List

The Seattle Mariners placed first baseman Carlos Santana on the restricted list on Friday due to a family emergency and recalled infielder Kevin Padlo from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. It's unlikely we'll see Santana again before the All-Star break next week. The 36-year-old veteran will close out the first half of the 2022 […]

Miguel Rojas Returns Friday

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas (mouth) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Kyle Gibson, playing shortstop and hitting eighth in the batting order. Rojas lost a tooth in Thursday's game after a collision in the ninth inning, but he won't miss any time. The 33-year-old infielder has given fantasy […]

Garrett Cooper Back In Action Against Phillies

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper (knee) is starting at first base and hitting second on Friday against Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Kyle Gibson. Cooper will be available again for fantasy managers after missing the last two games due to a bruised left knee. The 31-year-old All-Star has been in a recent cold stretch at the […]

Jesus Sanchez Out Again Friday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez remains out of the starting lineup again on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Sanchez was scratched from the starting lineup on Thursday with a personal issue, and it remains to be seen if he'll return before the All-Star break, which begins on Monday. The 24-year-old is hitting just .205/.262/.386, but […]

Jon Berti Lands On IL, Jorge Soler Reinstated

The Miami Marlins placed infielder Jon Berti (groin) on the injured list with a left groin strain on Friday and reinstated outfielder Jorge Soler (pelvis) from the injured list in a corresponding move. The Marlins also optioned Daniel Castano to the minors and recalled pitcher Cody Poteet. Berti suffered a mild groin strain in Thursday's […]

Richie Incognito Announces Retirement

Free-agent offensive guard Richie Incognito announced his retirement from professional football on Friday. "Football has taught me a strong work ethic, a willing to get better every day and a desire to continue growing. It has taught me that while what you get is important, who you become is more important. All of these lessons […]

Jessie Bates Doesn't Plan To Play On Franchise Tag

Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates has no intentions of reporting to training camp or playing on the franchise tag in 2022, according to a league source. The two sides weren't able to come to terms on a long-term contract extension before Friday's deadline to sign franchise-tagged players to extensions. The 25-year-old hasn't signed his franchise […]

Rashaad Penny Expected To Be Primary Back

As long as he stays healthy, Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny will be the starter and primary RB for Seattle in 2022 with Chris Carson's (neck) status currently unknown. But Penny has never had more than 119 carries in a season due to injuries of his own. If Carson can't play, The Seattle Times' […]

Enrique Hernandez Visits With Specialist

Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Enrique Hernandez (hip) visited with a hip specialist in New York on Thursday and will consult with that doctor if there's anything more serious going on in his hip after the Red Sox shut down his minor league rehab assignment after just one game due to continued discomfort. The 30-year-old doesn't […]

Nathan Eovaldi, Garrett Whitlock To Be Activated Friday

The Boston Red Sox will activate right-handers Nathan Eovaldi (back) and Garrett Whitlock (hip) from the injured list before Friday's game against the division-rival New York Yankees, according to skipper Alex Cora. Eovaldi will pitch the series opener on Friday, while Whitlock will return to a bullpen role. Eovaldi was out for more than a […]

Matt Olson Continues Homer Streak

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson homered for the third straight game in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Washington Nationals, going 1-for-4 with his 16th long ball of the year and a strikeout. Olson is now hitting .251/.339/.481 with the 16 round-trippers, 53 RBI and 41 runs scored in 351 at-bats in his first season […]

Harrison Bader Won't Return Until After All-Star Break

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader (foot) said he's unlikely to return until after next week's All-Star break. Bader is dealing with plantar fasciitis in his right foot, which is bad news for a player that makes his living on his speed. The 28-year-old has resumed a running program, but there just isn't enough time […]

Tyrone Taylor Beginning Rehab Assignment

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Tyrone Taylor (concussion) will begin his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Friday. Taylor went on the seven-day concussion injured list on July 3 and had a bit of a setback that caused his rehab assignment to be delayed. With the All-Star break beginning on Monday, it's unlikely that he'll […]

Dodgers Looking At Whit Merrifield

The Los Angeles Dodgers have looked at Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield, whose 553 consecutive games-played streak came to an end due to a big-toe injury this week. He's considered day-to-day, but his vaccination status could lower is trade value within the American League. The rebuilding Royals won't trade right-hander Zack Greinke unless […]

Angels Looking To Trade Noah Syndergaard?

Rival teams expect the Los Angeles Angels to make starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard available in a trade this summer. The Cincinnati Reds' Luis Castillo is likely the best starting pitcher available on the trade market this summer. Oakland Athletics right-hander Franke Montas' arm injury could further thin the market. The Angels have quickly fallen out […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. To Begin Hitting Progression Friday

San Diego Padres general manager AJ Preller said that shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) will begin his hitting progression on Friday. He has been doing more physical activity in the last few weeks and the team will take it week-to-week, increasing his swings and volume to progress towards games. The 23-year-old superstar had another wrist […]

Bengals, Jessie Bates Don't Come To Agreement

The Cincinnati Bengals and star safety Jessie Bates were unable to reach an agreement on a long-term contract extension by Friday's deadline, so Bates will play the 2022 season under the franchise tag. The Bengals final offer guaranteed him only $4 million more than he would have received if he eventually signs the franchise tag. […]

Equanimeous St. Brown Appears To Be No. 4 Receiver

At this point, Chicago Bears wide receivers Darnell Mooney, Byron Pringle and rookie Velus Jones Jr. are the only locks for the final roster at the receiver position. Equanimeous St. Brown, who followed offensive coordinator Luke Getsy from Green Bay, appears to be in line for the fourth spot with training camp approaching. Behind St. […]

Khalil Herbert A Lock To Make Final Roster

Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert is considered a lock to make the 53-man roster out of training camp behind starter David Montgomery. Montgomery and Herbert will both play key roles in Chicago's run-heavy offense, while fullback Khari Blasingame is also expected to play a prominent offensive role while earning a roster spot. Darrynton Evans […]

Chiefs, Orlando Brown Can't Reach An Agreement

The Kansas City Chiefs and left tackle Orlando Brown made a final run at a long-term contract extension before Friday's deadline, but they couldn't reach an agreement. The Chiefs offered Brown more based on average per year than San Francisco 49ers All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams, but structure and security were the issues. Brown will […]

Patrick Taylor In Line For No. 3 RB Job

It's unlikely that Green Bay Packers running back Kylin Hill (knee) will be back from last year's torn ACL at training camp this year, which means that Patrick Taylor will have to hold off undrafted rookies B.J. Baylor and Tyler Goodson for the No. 3 role behind Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon. Taylor seems like […]

Luis Patino To Start Friday Against Orioles

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Luis Patino (oblique) will be activated from the 60-day injured list to start on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles. He recently suffered a setback due to a blister issue and won't be completely stretched out in terms of workload in his start on Friday against a hot Orioles offense, so he […]

Josh Donaldson Leaves After Hit By Pitch Thursday

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (hand) left the game early on Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds after taking a 95 mph fastball off his right hand. Donaldson didn't start the game, rather entering as a pinch-hitter in the eighth inning, but he was replaced by infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa after being hit by a […]

Corey Seager To Take Part In Home Run Derby

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager will be the eighth player confirmed to take part in this year's Home Run Derby during All-Star week in Los Angeles. Seager will be the No. 3 seed based on last year's home run totals, and he will face off against Seattle Mariners rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez in the first […]

Jacob deGrom Strikes Out Four In Rehab Start

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) allowed an unearned run on two hits while walking one and striking out four in four innings of work in his third minor league rehab start for Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday. deGrom hasn't allowed an earned run while striking out 15 in 8 2/3 rehab innings to […]

Mitchell Schwartz Hangs Up His Cleats

Free-agent offensive tackle Mitchell Schwartz announced his retirement from professional football on his Twitter account on Thursday. Mitchell, a first-team All-Pro in 2018 with the Kansas City Chiefs, hadn't played since 2020, when he started six games for KC before suffering a season-ending back injury. The 33-year-old was released after the 2020 season and never […]

Isaiah McKenzie Expected To Be A Specialist

WGRZ's Vic Carucci is predicting that Buffalo Bills veteran wide receiver Jamison Crowder will win the starting slot receiver role in training camp. Crowder is relatively small with a limited catch radius, but he makes up for it with short-area quickness/explosiveness. He also has enough speed to gain plenty of yards after the catch. Isaiah […]