Jurickson Profar Could Stay in Leadoff Spot for Braves

The Athletic's David O'Brien writes that as long as Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar keeps hitting like he is, he will probably stay in the leadoff spot, with outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. in the three-hole. Profar went 1-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's victory over the New York Yankees, and since […]

Lars Nootbaar Hopes to Resume Swinging on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (ribs) is hoping to start a hitting progression on Monday, per Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Nootbaar has been dealing with a left costochondral sprain in his rib cage and was placed on the 10-day injured list on the last day of the first half of the […]

Alex Bregman to Play Four of Six Games on Road Trip

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that third baseman Alex Bregman, who returned from the injured list last Friday after missing 43 games with a right-quadriceps strain, will play four of the six games on the team's road trip coming out of the All-Star break. Bregman started in Friday's series opener against the Chicago […]

Keider Montero Starting Against Rangers on Saturday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Keider Montero will make his first start of the second half on Saturday at Globe Life Field against the hosting Texas Rangers. This will be Montero's eighth start of the season and his first since he picked up his fourth win on July 7 versus the Tampa Bay Rays by throwing six […]

Emmet Sheehan Starting on Saturday Against Brewers

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Emmet Sheehan is scheduled to make his first start of the second half of the season on Saturday against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers. In Sheehan's last appearance, he went 4 1/3 innings as the bulk reliever behind "opener" Shohei Ohtani on July 12. Saturday will be the 25-year-old's third start of […]

Bengals, Demetrius Knight Jr. Agree to Rookie Deal

The Cincinnati Bengals and second-round linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. agreed to a four-year rookie deal on Saturday with almost 80 percent fully guaranteed at signing, sources told FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. It is the first time in NFL history that the 49th overall pick has had guarantees in Year 4 of his contract. Knight is […]

Cole Kmet Buying in to New Bears Offense

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet was initially taken aback when the team took rookie Colston Loveland in the first round in April, but now he's beginning to buy into new head coach Ben Johnson's offensive vision. "I'm excited about it. I'm excited to not only push him but then for him to push me. […]

Packers Place Quay Walker on PUP List

The Green Bay Packers placed linebackers Quay Walker (undisclosed) and Collin Oliver (undisclosed), offensive lineman John Williams (undisclosed) and defensive back Micah Robinson (undisclosed) on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list on Friday. Running back Amar Johnson (undisclosed), offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins (undisclosed) and kicker Alex Hale (undisclosed) were placed on the Non-Football Injury list. […]

Malik Mustapha, Yetur Gross-Matos Land on PUP List

The San Francisco 49ers placed safety Malik Mustapha (knee), defensive lineman Yetur Gross-Matos (undisclosed), offensive lineman Andre Dillard (undisclosed) and linebacker Curtis Robinson (undisclosed) on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list on Friday. Additionally, offensive lineman Ben Bartch (undisclosed) and safety George Odum (knee) were placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list. Although there is no […]

Richie James Announces Retirement

Wide receiver Richie James announced on X on Friday that he is retiring from professional football. "It took time but i have come to realize I am retired from the NFL. Seventh round out of MTSU. I feel like I was just a ballplayer to last that long. Unfortunately, my knee never healed properly. I […]

Nolan Gorman Scratched on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Nolan Gorman (back) was scratched from the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the hosting Arizona Diamondbacks to begin the second half of the season. The Cardinals didn't give a specific reason for why Gorman was scratched, but he had been dealing with a back issue going into this week's […]

Nolan Arenado Ready for Second Half

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (finger) is back in the starting lineup to kick off the second half of the season in Friday's series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Brandon Pfaadt at Chase Field, starting at third base and batting fifth. Arenado is returning after missing the final two games of […]

Eugenio Suarez Back in Action to Begin Second Half

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez (hand) is starting at third base and is batting fifth in Friday's series opener against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Andre Pallante to start the second half of the season. Suarez wore a pitch off his left hand during the All-Star game on Tuesday, but thankfully X-rays […]

Shohei Ohtani's Next Start on the Mound to Come on Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will make his next start on the mound in Monday's series opener against the visiting Minnesota Twins, according to manager Dave Roberts. Ohtani will be followed by right-hander Dustin May, who will essentially serve as the bulk reliever as the Dodgers continue to ease Ohtani back into the […]

Kerry Carpenter Running, Hitting, Fielding as he Rehabs

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter (hamstring) is completing a return to play running progression and is also hitting a completing defensive drills on a daily basis, according to the Detroit Free Press' Evan Petzold. Carpenter was eligible to come off the 10-day injured list last Friday, but he's still rehabbing and was not activated prior […]

Max Kranick to Have Tommy John Surgery

New York Mets right-hander Max Kranick (elbow) will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Kranick received a second opinion after being diagnosed with a right flexor strain in late June and will now have elbow reconstruction that could keep him sidelined until 2027. It's a really tough break for the 27-year-old, […]

Andres Gimenez Doing Baseball Activities

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Andres Gimenez (ankle) is with the team in Toronto for the start of the second half of the season while doing some defensive work and hitting, according to Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. Gimenez landed on the 10-day injured in early July due to a sprained left ankle, and he was […]

Anthony Santander Not Swinging, Will be Re-Evaluated in Toronto

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder/designated hitter Anthony Santander (shoulder) has yet to resume swinging a bat and is heading to Toronto this weekend to be evaluated by the team's medical staff, according to Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling. It's bad news for a player that has been on the injured list since May 30 due to a left-shoulder […]

Yordan Alvarez Resumes Swinging -- Return Imminent?

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) resumed swinging a bat on Thursday and is with the team in Seattle for their series against the division rival Mariners this weekend, according to the team. Alvarez has not played in a game since May 5 due to a fractured hand. However, the 28-year-old could finally be […]

Hunter Greene to Start Rehab Assignment Next Week

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that right-hander Hunter Greene (groin) is on track to start a minor-league rehab assignment early next week. Greene will make his first rehab start in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League before joining Triple-A Louisville. The 25-year-old last pitched in the big leagues since June 3, so he's going to […]

Jake Burger to Miss an Additional 2-3 Weeks

The Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant reports that Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger (quadriceps) will miss two to three more weeks with a left-quadriceps strain, and in the meantime, the team will roll with a platoon at first base with the lefty-hitting Rowdy Tellez and infield prospect Justin Foscue. Tellez, who will make the […]

Austin Riley Hopes to be Activated Next Week

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (abdomen) took batting practice on Friday and seems hopeful to be activated from the 10-day injured list next week, per MLB.com's Mark Bowman. Riley is on the shelf right now due to a strained right abdominal muscle, but the All-Star break appears to have done him well, and he […]

Ketel Marte Lands on Restricted List After Burglary

John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports reports that Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte is taking some personal days off and is being placed on the restricted list. Marte's home got broken into during the All-Star break, so the D-backs will give him another couple days to get things sorted out in his personal life. […]

Kyle Bradish on Cusp of Rehab Assignment

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Kyle Bradish (elbow) is expected to start a minor-league rehab assignment after a two-inning live batting practice session on Saturday, per MASN's Roch Kubatko. Bradish has been out all season as he recovers from Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. The 28-year-old is making some good progress and is close to […]

Adley Rutschman Expected to Start Rehab Assignment Next Week

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (oblique) is expected to join Triple-A Norfolk for a minor-league rehab assignment next Tuesday, per MASN's Roch Kubatko. Rutschman has been sidelined with a left-oblique strain since late June, but now that he's close to playing in minor league games, he could be back with the O's by the end […]

Grayson Rodriguez Being Shut Down Again - Will We See Him Again This Year?

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (elbow, lat) is being shut down again after his elbow flared up, according to BaltimoreBaseball.com's Rich Dubroff. Interim manager Tony Mansolino said that the team will know more about Rodriguez in a week. Rodriguez has yet to pitch in 2025 after initially injuring his right elbow back in spring training. […]

Ezequiel Tovar Activated and Back in Lineup on Friday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (oblique) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Friday and infielder Thairo Estrada (thumb) was placed on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to July 11) in a corresponding move with a left-thumb sprain. Tovar will immediately return to the 6 and will hit fifth in Friday's series opener against […]

Marcell Ozuna on Bench to Start Second Half

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna will start the second half of the season on the bench in Friday's series opener against the visiting New York Yankees. Sean Murphy is serving as the DH and is batting fifth, while rookie Drake Baldwin is doing the catching and hitting cleanup against Yankees right-handed opener Ian Hamilton. […]

Max Fried "Hopeful" to Pitch Next Week - Looks Like He'll Avoid IL Stint

New York Yankees left-hander Max Fried (finger) said he's "hopeful" that he will be able to make his first start of the second half of the season in the series in Canada against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays next week, which begins on Monday, per Newsday's Erik Boland. Fried was pulled early from his final […]

Paul Goldschmidt, Giancarlo Stanton Sitting Out on Friday

New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton are out of the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the hosting Atlanta Braves to kick off the second half of the season. Cody Bellinger is starting at first base and batting second, while Ben Rice is serving as the DH and […]