Tyler O'Neill, Jose Martinez Could Be Back Soon

St. Louis Cardinals outfielders Tyler O'Neill (wrist) and Jose Martinez (shoulder) could return from the injured list very soon, according to manager Mike Shildt. Martinez went on the shelf on Monday after crashing into the outfield wall, but he has already gotten some inflammation out of his shoulder. O'Neill has been out since Aug. 3, […]

Brandon Nimmo Begins Rehab Assignment

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) was set to start his rehab assignment with High-A St. Lucie on Friday, and the team will play it by ear in deciding how long it'll be before he returns to the majors. Nimmo went on the injured list on May 22 and would be a welcomed left-handed […]

Brandon Lowe Playing In Rehab Games

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe (shin) played back-to-back days on Wednesday and Thursday for the Gulf Coast League Rays and will play multiple games with High-A Charlotte as the next part of his rehab. He said he's feeling confident and continues to check off boxes for a return, but there's no timetable for him […]

Tyler Glasnow Optimistic About Returning This Year

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (forearm) continues to make progress and is optimistic that he'll be back on the mound this year. He threw from 90 feet the last couple of days and is scheduled to throw his first bullpen session on Monday. Glasnow is feeling "really good" and will only throw fastballs […]

Jesse Winker Dealing With Back Tightness

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (back) was out of the lineup on Friday due to upper back tightness. "Just a little back spasm. Unfortunately, it happened, but I should be all right. Hopefully I will start to feel better by the end of today or start feeling better tomorrow," Winker said. Hopefully the 25-year-old will […]

Dodgers Being Conservative With A.J. Pollock

The Los Angeles Dodgers are being conservative with outfielder A.J. Pollock (groin) due to lingering groin tightness, which is why he wasn't in the lineup on Friday. With Cody Bellinger able to play center field and with the Dodgers having a huge division lead, the team hasn't need to place him on the injured list. […]

Dustin May Moved To Bullpen

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May, the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB.com, is being moved to the bullpen and is scheduled to make his MLB debut in relief on Sunday against the Braves. The 21-year-old right-hander is 1-1 with a 2.65 ERA, 15 strikeouts and two walks in 17 innings in his first […]

Greg Allen Getting Some Run In Two Hole

Cleveland Indians outfielder Greg Allen hit second on Friday, his second straight start there and his third in the last six games. Allen is 7-for-22 (.318) with two home runs and a .984 OPS in his last five games, earning him some more playing time. He's hitting .257/.315/.426 in 54 games this year and is […]

Carlos Carrasco Throws Live BP

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (illness) threw live batting practice for the first time on Friday since he was diagnosed with leukemia in early June. He threw 25 pitches at Single-A Lake County and everything went well, according to manager Terry Francona. While this is a good step for Carrasco, there remains no timetable […]

Ender Inciarte Injured Friday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte (hamstring) injured his right hamstring rounding third base in the second inning on Friday against the Dodgers and was removed from the game. It could be a tough loss for Atlanta if Inciarte has to miss some time, as he was hitting .318 with a .991 OPS in his last […]

Luke Voit Hopes To Return This Month

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (hernia) ran the bases and took ground balls on Friday, and he's been pain-free for several days. Voit has been out since July 30 with a sports hernia, but he's hoping to return later this month. The team has cleared him to continue on-field workouts with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, […]

Ryan Zimmerman Beginning Rehab Assignment

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (foot) is starting his rehab assignment with Double-A Harrisburg on Friday. The plan is for him to play five or six innings at first base before working his way to an increased workload. The veteran has been out since July 21 after aggravating the plantar fasciitis in his right […]

Fernando Tatis Jr.'s Rookie Season Likely Over

Updating a previous report, San Diego Padres rookie shortstop phenom Fernando Tatis Jr. (back) is "most likely done" for the rest of the season due to a stress reaction in his back. He was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday. Tatis will be re-evaluated in three weeks, but manager Andy Green said it's […]

Aaron Rodgers Expected To Practice Sunday

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (back), who was scratched from the preseason game against the Ravens on Thursday with a tight back, is expected to be back on the practice field this Sunday. The 35-year-old Rodgers hasn't played in a preseason finale since 2012, so the most likely time he'd play would be the […]

Keenan Allen Has Ankle Issue

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (ankle) suffered an ankle injury and is likely to miss the preseason. He's also been dealing with a knee injury. Missing preseason games isn't that big of a deal, but it's fair to wonder now if he'll be ready for Week 1 against the Colts. His ankle injury […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Going On Injured List

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (back) is going on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a back strain. The National League Rookie Of the Year candidate was hitting a team-high .317, but he suffered back spasms on Tuesday against the Rays. In a corresponding move, infielder Ty France was called up from […]

Billy Hamilton Cut, Brett Phillips Recalled

The Kansas City Royals designated outfielder Billy Hamilton for assignment on Friday and recalled outfielder Brett Phillips from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. The 28-year-old Hamilton was a failure in KC this year, hitting just .211/.275/.269 with a career-low .544 OPS, although he did have 18 stolen bases. Phillips was hitting .240/.378/.505 with 18 […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Takes Snaps Against Broncos

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (knee) took snaps against the Broncos in a joint practice on Friday for the first time since he tore the ACL in his left knee last September. He threw five straight interceptions in practice on Wednesday but was much better Friday, going 10-for-15 with one interception while moving the […]

Johnny Cueto Nearing A Return

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (elbow) threw 49 pitches in 2 2/3 innings in his third rehab start at Single-A San Jose on Thursday and is scheduled to throw 55 to 60 pitches in his next outing. Cueto had Tommy John surgery last year, but the Giants could accelerate his timetable in order […]

Adeiny Hechavarria Joining Braves

The Atlanta Braves agreed to a deal with shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria on Friday, according to a source. In corresponding moves, the Braves are optioning infielder Johan Camargo and outfielder Adam Duvall and recalling pitcher Bryse Wilson from Triple-A Gwinnett. With Dansby Swanson (foot) missing 22 games with a right foot contusion and no timetable for […]

Ezekiel Ansah Suffers Groin Injury

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Ezekiel Ansah (groin) suffered a new injury to his groin this week, according to head coach Pete Carroll. However, Carroll said the injury is minor. Ansah should be ready for Week 1, but this is just another reminder of how injury-prone the pass-rusher is. He ended 2018 with the Lions on […]

Amari Cooper Fighting Through Heel Sprain

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (heel) has been dealing with a heel muscle strain, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. However, he has not been ruled out for the rest of the preseason. Cooper should be fine for the regular season opener, but this is an injury worth watching. The 25-year-old's fantasy stock had […]

Avery Williamson Tears ACL

New York Jets linebacker Avery Williamson (knee) will undergo season-ending surgery after he tore the ACL in his right knee on Thursday in a preseason game against the Falcons, according to a source. Williamson had been one of the team's most consistent and durable players and played middle linebacker in 2018, accumulating 80 tackles, three […]

Derwin James Out Indefinitely

Los Angeles Chargers All-Pro safety Derwin James (foot) came down with a stress fracture of the fifth metatarsal of his right foot on Thursday and will be out indefinitely. James was wearing a walking boot on his right foot during practice on Friday. The Florida State alum played in all 16 games in his rookie […]

Larry Fitzgerald Held Catchless Thursday

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald was held without a catch on only two targets in the preseason game against the Raiders on Thursday evening. Veteran players like Fitz often don't see much preseason action to begin with, so him going without a catch doesn't mean anything at all. The 35-year-old (36 later this month) […]

Christian Kirk Targeted Three Times Thursday

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk had one catch for seven yards on three targets in the preseason game against the Raiders on Thursday night. The 22-year-old caught 43 passes for 590 yards and three touchdowns in 12 games in his rookie season with a dumpster fire at quarterback for Arizona. With rookie Kyler Murray […]

David Johnson Doesn't Do Much In Preseason Game

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson had only six rushing yards on four attempts in the preseason game against the Raiders on Thursday night. It's nothing to sneeze at, but remember it's just the preseason. Johnson had 1,239 yards rushing, 879 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns in 2016, but he's been a disappointment since and […]

Chargers, Philip Rivers To Address Contract After Season

The Los Angeles Chargers and quarterback Philip Rivers are both in agreement that he will play out his contract in 2019 and address his status after the season, according to sources. Entering his age-38 season, Rivers is scheduled to make $16 million in 2019 in the final year of his four-year, $83.25 million extension. Despite […]

Kyler Murray Struggles In Preseason Action

Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Kyler Murray was flagged twice for false starts in the team's preseason game against the Raiders on Thursday because of his cadence, in which he calls for the snap. Quarterbacks had eight false-start penalties in 2018, and none had more than one in a game, according to ESPN Stats and Information. […]

Raiders Optimistic About Antonio Brown

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden is optimistic that wide receiver Antonio Brown (feet) will practice with the team before the team breaks camp on Monday. Brown ran routes and caught passes from quarterback Derek Carr during pregame warmups before the preseason contest against the Cardinals on Thursday. Brown injured his feet in a cryotherapy […]