Joey Votto Back In Lineup Against Yankees

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (back) is back at first base and is hitting cleanup on Tuesday against New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole. Votto is back in the lineup for the first time since suffering a back injury on the Fourth of July. The 38-year-old just hasn't been able to find his footing […]

Jesse Winker Back From Suspension Tuesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jesse Winker has finished his six-game suspension and is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday, starting in left field and batting fifth against Washington Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray. Winker will return to a .226/.341/.337 slash line with six home runs, 33 RBI and 26 runs scored in 331 plate appearances over […]

Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold To Be In "Open Competition"

Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer said it will be "an open competition" in training camp between quarterbacks Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold. Rookie third-rounder Matt Corral is expected to be the third QB in his first NFL season, and he's unlikely to see any time on the field in 2022 if Mayfield and Darnold […]

Benny Snell Jr. Entrenched As No. 2 RB

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. is currently entrenched as the team's No. 2 RB behind bell-cow back Najee Harris. Harris touched the ball 381 times in his rookie season, which means that the only way Snell will contribute significantly in 2022 is if Harris gets injured. There is a perception that he's been […]

Yasmani Grandal Shifting Rehab To Triple-A

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (back) is moving his minor league rehab assignment to Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday. In three rehab games with Double-A Birmingham, he went 3-for-7 with a home run, four RBI, six walks and two strikeouts. There's a chance that he's able to return to the White Sox's lineup later this […]

Kevin Gausman Won't Start Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (ankle) was in play to start on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies, but right-hander Jose Berrios will make the start instead. Gausman completed a bullpen session last Friday, but they still aren't comfortable having him take the mound after he suffered a right ankle injury. The 31-year-old right-hander […]

Luis Robert Resting For Game 1

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians. Robert will get a normal day of rest and will likely return to the starting lineup for the nightcap against Cleveland. The 24-year-old is a must-start fantasy asset when he's on […]

Jesus Luzardo To Throw Live BP Tuesday

Miami Marlins left-hander Jesus Luzardo (forearm) is scheduled to throw two innings of live batting practice on Tuesday. Luzardo was moved to the 60-day injured list on June 15, but he's getting closer to going on a minor league rehab assignment. He's attempting to return from a left forearm strain, but it remains to be […]

Edward Cabrera Throws Live Batting Practice

Miami Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera (elbow) threw two innings of live batting practice in Jupiter, Fla., on Monday. He was scheduled to make a minor league rehab outing with Triple-A Jacksonville on June 22, but that was scrapped after he suffered a setback. It remains to be seen when the 24-year-old will be scheduled for […]

Tylor Megill To Resume Throwing Friday

New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill (shoulder) plans to resume throwing this Friday. It will be his first time throwing a baseball since he was shut down on June 17 with a strained right shoulder. The 26-year-old right-hander was moved to the 60-day injured list on June 27, so he won't be eligible to […]

Tyrone Taylor Nearing A Return

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Tyrone Taylor (concussion) suffered a concussion on June 30 when he was hit in the face by the baseball while trying to make a catch in the outfield. Taylor said he's been feeling better, and he was cleared for on-field work on July 8. He was eligible to come off the seven-day […]

Hunter Renfroe Expected Back This Week

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Hunter Renfroe (calf) ran the arc of the infield dirt last Friday and reached 19 mph without suffering any setbacks. He's targeting a return to the Brewers lineup for this week's series against the Minnesota Twins, but he said team medical officials want to wait until the following series against the San […]

Freddy Peralta Ahead Of Schedule

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (lat) said on July 9 that he feels good enough to pitch in a major league game "tomorrow." "Everything is going really good. To be honest, I wasn't expecting to feel this good at this time," said Peralta, who simulated multiple innings in his most recent bullpen session on […]

No Timetable For Michael Brantley, Jason Castro

The Houston Astros still don't have a timetable for outfielder Michael Brantley's (shoulder) or catcher Jason Castro's (knee) return with nine games remaining before the All-Star break. Brantley was eligible to come off the injured list last Friday, while Castro went on the IL on July 1 after tweaking his left knee on June 29. […]

Tyree Jackson To Start Camp On PUP List

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Tyree Jackson (knee) and offensive lineman Brett Toth will both begin training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list, according to a source. If they remain on the PUP list during the start of the regular season, they'll be forced to miss the first four weeks of the season. At […]

Cole Kmet Preparing For Bigger Role

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet's first two seasons in the NFL haven't exactly gone as planned, and his chemistry with quarterback Justin Fields lagged behind that of receiver Darnell Mooney and tight end Jesse James in 2021. But Kmet is preparing for a bigger role heading into his third season with offensive coordinator Luke […]

Brandon Aiyuk Struggles During Offseason Workouts

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk's performances during organized team activities and minicamp weren't what you'd expect from a former first-round pick entering his third year in the system. Instead of Aiyuk, it was Ray-Ray McCloud making play after play in practices with Deebo Samuel sitting out. Aiyuk and quarterback Trey Lance worked out […]

Kyle Philips Getting Some Attention

Tennessee Titans fifth-round rookie wide receiver Kyle Philips impressed during offseason workouts. "Kyle's definitely a great route-runner," quarterback Ryan Tannehill said. "He's got some quickness, some agility, (and I'm) getting to learn his craft as he learns our offense and sees where he fits in." He caught 59 passes for 739 yards and 10 touchdowns […]

Trey Lance Not Dealing With Arm Fatigue

Contrary to a previous report, a member of the San Francisco 49ers coaching staff said that quarterback Trey Lance hasn't been dealing with "arm fatigue." "I've never heard anything about that a day in my life," the unnamed staff member said. There have been reports that there are some concerns about Lance's arm health within […]

Robert Tonyan Up In The Air For Week 1

It remains unclear whether Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan (knee), who rehabbed on the side during voluntary organized team activities and mandatory minicamp, will be ready for Week 1 against the Minnesota Vikings. Tonyan tore his ACL in the fourth quarter of the team's Week 8 contest last year. "He's a vertical threat. […]

Matthew Stafford More Comfortable With Offense

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford said he has a much better understanding of the offense and its concepts heading into his second year with the team after winning the Super Bowl over the Cincinnati Bengals. "At this point in the year last season, I think to myself what I knew about this team and […]

Wil Myers To Test His Knee Thursday

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers (knee) said he will run the bases to test his knee on Thursday and will also shag fly balls for a few days before the team discusses his next steps on his rehab. If Myers feels fine over the next couple days, there's a good chance he'll be cleared […]

Yusei Kikuchi Put On Injured List Thursday

The Toronto Blue Jays placed left-hander Yusei Kikuchi (neck) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with a neck strain and recalled right-hander Max Castillo from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. There's a good chance Kikuchi was bothered by his neck in his most recent start on Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics, when he […]

Jesus Luzardo, Sixto Sanchez Slated For Bullpens

Miami Marlins left-hander Jesus Luzardo (forearm) is scheduled to throw around 35 pitches in a two-inning bullpen session on Friday. Meanwhile, right-hander Sixto Sanchez (shoulder) will throw around 30 pitches in a bullpen session on Saturday. Luzardo has been out almost two months with a left forearm strain and will likely need at least a […]

Pirates Option Roansy Contreras After His Start

The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned right-hander Roansy Contreras to Triple-A Indianapolis after his start against the Cincinnati Reds in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Thursday and recalled left-hander Eric Stout from Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Contreras pitched well in the 4-2 win, giving up one run on four hits while walking one and striking […]

Michael Lorenzen Lands On Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels placed right-hander Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with a right shoulder strain and recalled right-hander Jose Marte from Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move. Lorenzen's injured list stint is retroactive to July 4. The 30-year-old has struggled recently, and it's possible that he's been pitching […]

Luis Garcia Leaves Early Thursday

Washington Nationals infielder Luis Garcia (side) left the game early on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies after he was seen wincing in pain and holding his left side after he grounded out. Garcia went 1-for-3 with a strikeout in the game before leaving, and he was replaced at shortstop by Ehire Adrianza. It remains to […]

George Springer Out Again Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Seattle Mariners. Springer will start on the bench for the second straight game, but there hasn't been any word that he's injured. He's hitting just .195 (16-for-82) with 15 strikeouts in 22 games over the last 28 days, so […]

Joey Votto Also Out For Game 2

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (back) will sit out of the starting lineup once again for Game 2 of a doubleheader on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Votto will miss his fourth straight game while dealing with back tightness, and there is still a chance that he'll need a trip to the injured list […]

Ty France Activated And Starting Thursday

The Seattle Mariners reinstated first baseman Ty France (elbow) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and optioned outfielder Marcus Wilson to Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. France will immediately return to the starting lineup as the designated hitter, and he'll bat second against Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Anthony Banda. The 27-year-old is returning […]