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Jimmy Garoppolo Limited In OTAs
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (knee) took part in individual 7-on-7 drills on Tuesday in organized team activities but didn't take part in team drills. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said that Garoppolo won't be cleared for full team workouts until training camp because the team doesn't want to risk having defenders around the QB's […]
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Cesar Hernandez Taking A Day Off
Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez is not in the starting lineup against Cubs left-handed starting pitcher Jon Lester on Thursday. Scott Kingery is starting at the keystone and is hitting sixth in the batting order. Kingery has two hits in his 11 at-bats (.182) with five strikeouts since returning from the injured list. His […]
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Jo Adell Moving Rehab To Single-A
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell (ankle, hamstring), the team's top prospect and No. 14 overall, is moving his rehab to High-A Inland Empire. He's recovering from a Grade 1 left hamstring strain and a Grade 2 right ankle sprain on March 10 and has been limited to extended spring training games up until now. […]
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Alex Reyes At Single-A
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Alex Reyes (finger) has been transferred to High-A Palm Beach, where he'll work out of the starting rotation. Reyes allowed five runs in three innings for St. Louis to start the year and fractured his left pinkie punching a wall at Triple-A Memphis. It looks like the Red Birds will build […]
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Josh Harrison, JaCoby Jones Out Thursday
Detroit Tigers second baseman Josh Harrison and outfielder JaCoby Jones are not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Ronny Rodriguez is starting at the keystone and is hitting fifth, while Niko Goodrum is in center field and batting second against Marlins starting pitcher Trevor Richards. Nobody in Detroit's lineup is very attractive for daily lineups. […]
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Lonnie Chisenhall Still Has Tightness In Calf
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall (calf), who is currently away from his rehab assignment at Triple-A Indianapolis due to a personal matter, told the team's trainer that he is still experiencing tightness in his calf. Chisenhall has yet to play this year and there remains no timetable for his return. At best, he'll likely be […]
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Trevor Williams Not Throwing Yet
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Williams (side) is doing rehab exercises but isn't throwing yet. He'll be re-evaluated this weekend, but the team is "optimistic that this (time down) will not be as long as it potentially could be." The 27-year-old right-hander is 2-1 on the year with a nice 3.33 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and […]
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Francisco Cervelli Remains Out Thursday
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli (chest) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday after suffering an upper chest contusion on Tuesday. Elias Diaz will do the catching and is hitting seventh against Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela. It's unclear if Cervelli will need a trip to the injured list, but he also sat out […]
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Jung Ho Kang Hitting Without Restrictions
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jung Ho Kang (oblique), who has been on the injured list since May 13 with a left side strain, is hitting in the cages with no restrictions while also throwing and fielding grounders. He'll hit on the field in the coming days, with the final step being a rehab assignment. Expect […]
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Travis Shaw Hitless In Rehab Game
Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw (wrist) was 0-for-3 with a strikeout while playing third base for Triple-A San Antonio on Wednesday. Shaw has fallen on dark times this year while slashing .163/.266/.281 with four home runs, eight RBI and 50 strikeouts in his 135 at-bats before his injury. The Brew Crew won't rush him […]
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Randal Grichuk Resting Against Red Sox
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Billy McKinney draws the start in right field and will hit seventh against Red Sox starting pitcher Ryan Weber. McKinney isn't exactly setting the world on fire with his bat in 137 at-bats this year, hitting .234/.284/.380 with three home runs […]
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Bryan Reynolds Sitting Out Thursday
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Melky Cabrera is starting in left field and is hitting fifth against Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela. The Milk Man has hit very well this year (.336/.373/.463), but his counting stats leave a lot to be desired with only three home runs, […]
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Jason Vargas To Return Saturday
New York Mets starting pitcher Jason Vargas (hamstring) will officially come off the injured list to start on Saturday against the Tigers. Vargas missed three weeks with a left hamstring strain and was 1-2 with an ugly 5.92 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 20 strikeouts in 24 1/3 innings in his seven outings (six starts). The […]
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Ryan Zimmerman Still Has Pain In Foot
Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (foot) felt some lingering pain in his right foot due to plantar fasciitis while doing some running the last few days. He will be eased off the running program for now but was hitting in the cages on Thursday. There's no timetable for the 34-year-old's return at this point. […]
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CC Sabathia Lands On Injured List
The New York Yankees officially placed starting pitcher CC Sabathia (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with right knee inflammation. Sabathia said he's headed to New York on Friday and is likely to skip at least his next start. The left-hander, who is now one win shy of 250 wins for his career, […]
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Cowboys Talking Extension With Ezekiel Elliott
The Dallas Cowboys and running back Ezekiel Elliott seem to be on the same page as far as discussions on a long-term contract extension go. However, the Cowboys have made it clear that quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver Amari Cooper are at the front of the line for extensions this offseason. Elliott is one […]
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Mose Frazier Breaks Left Arm In Practice
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Mose Frazier (arm) broke his left arm during practice on Tuesday, according to a league source. He is scheduled to undergo surgery by team doctor Pat Connor and his recovery is expected to last three to four months. Frazier's status for training camp is to be determined, but he obviously won't […]
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Delanie Walker At 85 Percent In Recovery
Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (ankle) is making progress in his recovery from his ankle injury. “I feel like I’m in the 85 percent range,” the Titans tight end said Tuesday. “Today I felt fast getting out of my breaks, and I was catching the ball well. Always a good sign.” It was the […]
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Garrett Celek Won't Be Cleared Until Training Camp
San Francisco 49ers tight end Garrett Celek (concussion) remains in the concussion protocol and will not be cleared until at least training camp. The backup to George Kittle had just five catches for 90 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games for the Niners last season. He'll turn 31 next month and won't be fantasy […]
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Buccaneers Claim Jordan Leggett Off Waivers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers claimed tight end Jordan Leggett off waivers from the Jets on Tuesday, according to a source. The third-year professional was a fifth-round pick out of Clemson in 2017 and spent his rookie season on Injured Reserve. Leggett made four starts in 15 games last season for Gang Green and had 14 […]
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Raheem Mostert Needs Another Forearm Surgery
San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (forearm) needed to have another surgery to fix his broken forearm and will be out for another month. It adds injury to insult, as Mostert is behind Matt Breida, Tevin Coleman, Jerick McKinnon and Jeffery Wilson on the team's crowded backfield depth chart. It'll take several injuries ahead […]
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Matt Breida Has Torn Pec
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (pectoral) has a slightly torn pectoral muscle but will not need surgery. He will miss organized team activities but should be ready for the start of training camp this summer. Breida seemingly played injured for most of the 2018 season but managed to run the ball 153 times […]
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Ezekiel Ansah Could Be Ready For Week 1
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said there's a chance that defensive end Ezekiel Ansah (shoulder) is ready for Week 1, but they won't know for sure until training camp begins. Ansah has always had plenty of pass-rushing potential, but he was never able to capitalize on it in Detroit due to various injuries. The […]
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Chris Carson Has Work Done On Knee
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that running back Chris Carson (knee) "had a little work done" on his knee, but he should be back in a couple of weeks. Carson has had injury issues before, so this one is worth watching as we get further into the summer. The 24-year-old, a seventh-round pick […]
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Jason Croom Injured In Practice This Week
Buffalo Bills tight end Jason Croom was seen walking off the practice field with a trainer during organized team activities on Tuesday with an undisclosed injury. Running backs Frank Gore (ankle, foot) and T.J. Yeldon (groin) are also nursing injuries. Gore was limited while Yeldon sat out. With tight end Tyler Kroft (foot) out three […]
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DaeSean Hamilton Slowed By Knee Injury Last Year
Denver Broncos wide receiver Daesean Hamilton (knee) said his knee bothered him at the end of last season. He spent much of the offseason training in Florida and focused on putting weight on and getting stronger and faster. Hamilton said his knee is feeling great now as training camp approaches. The 24-year-old fourth-round pick had […]
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Jadeveon Clowney Away From Team
Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney is away from the team during organized team activities. "I have no idea when he's going to be here. It's up to him," head coach Bill O'Brien said. Clowney is hoping for a long-term extension, but the two sides aren't close to an agreement and Clowney's extensive injury history […]
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D'Onta Foreman Making Good Progress
Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien is seeing "good progress" from running back D'Onta Foreman (Achilles) after his "significant" Achilles injury. Foreman's work away from the team has helped him have a "good spring." The 23-year-old was trying to make a comeback last year but was only able to play in one game and had […]
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Zach Britton Was Unavailable Wednesday
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that relief pitcher Zach Britton was unavailable on Wednesday and was "a little beat up." Britton said nothing in particular was bothering him, but he's thrown a lot of innings lately. The left-handed reliever will be available on Thursday. The 31-year-old is 2-0 on the season with a […]
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Shohei Ohtani Expected To Be Out Thursday
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (finger) is expected to be out of the lineup again on Thursday after the game against the Twins was rained out on Wednesday night. Ohtani left the game early on Monday after being hit in the finger by a pitch, but he returned and played on Tuesday. It […]
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