Giants Sign Reliever Ken Giles

The San Francisco Giants signed free-agent right-handed relief pitcher Ken Giles (elbow) to a minor league contract on Monday, and he'll pitch for the team's rookie-ball organization on Monday. Giles was recovering from Tommy John surgery and was recently designated for assignment by the Seattle Mariners last week. In five outings with Seattle covering 4 […]

Orioles Activate Terrin Vavra From Paternity List

The Baltimore Orioles activated infielder Terrin Vavra from the paternity list on Monday and optioned infielder Richie Martin to Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Vavra missed the last three games, but he'll be available on Tuesday for the start of a series against the Chicago White Sox in Baltimore. The 25-year-old rookie has played […]

Yadier Molina Activated From Restricted List

The St. Louis Cardinals activated catcher Yadier Molina from the restricted list on Monday and optioned catcher Ivan Herrera to Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. The Cardinals also removed right-hander Ryan Helsley from the paternity list and placed him on the restricted list. Molina has been away from the team handling personal matters in […]

Aaron Ashby Lands On Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers placed left-hander Aaron Ashby (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Monday with left shoulder inflammation and recalled left-hander Jason Alexander from Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move. Ashby's injured list stint is retroactive to Aug. 20. The 24-year-old southpaw's shoulder was probably bothering him in his last start on Friday against […]

Vinnie Pasquantino Injured Monday

Kansas City Royals rookie first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (shoulder) left the game early on Monday against the Chicago White Sox with right shoulder discomfort. Pasquantino looked to be in serious pain after a swing and was replaced by infielder Nick Pratto. For now, fantasy managers must consider Pasquantino as day-to-day but be prepared for the […]

Clay Holmes Throws A Bullpen Session

New York Yankees relief pitcher Clay Holmes (back) threw a bullpen session of around 15 pitches on Sunday and didn't have any issues physically. He will take the day off on Monday and will likely throw another bullpen on Tuesday. Holmes' back issues that landed him on the injured list were never believed to be […]

Giancarlo Stanton Hoping To Return Thursday

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (Achilles) said he's still a little sore, but he's played pain-free on a minor league rehab assignment the last couple of days and is hoping to be activated from the 10-day injured list on Thursday in order to play against the Oakland Athletics for the start of a four-game […]

Bryce Harper Begins Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow, thumb) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday night. Harper is scheduled to play through Saturday and then take Sunday off. It puts him on track to return next Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, but it will obviously depend on how […]

Shohei Ohtani To Make Next Start On Saturday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (illness) will make his next start on the mound on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays, as originally scheduled. Mike Mayers will make the start on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Ohtani was removed early from his start on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers due to a […]

Taijuan Walker To Start Tuesday Against Yankees

New York Mets manager Buck Showalter said that starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (back) will start on Tuesday against the New York Yankees. Walker wasn't able to make his scheduled start on Sunday against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies after he was forced from his previous start early last Tuesday with back spasms, but he'll instead return […]

Yasmani Grandal Looks Fine

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (knee) was walking around the clubhouse on Monday like nothing ever happened to his knee. "It's amazing," skipper Tony La Russa said. Grandal left the clubhouse on Sunday on crutches. He's getting treatment but is also "taking a few swings" in the cages, according to La Russa. The White […]

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 […]