Joey Votto Scratched With Back Tightness

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (back) was scratched from the lineup on Thursday with lower back tightness. Josh VanMeter entered the lineup in the No. 2 spot against the Cardinals and starter Michael Wacha. The 35-year-old Votto has disappointed this year with a .262/.352/.410 slash line, 12 home runs and 39 RBI. It's unclear […]

Aaron Rodgers Sits Out With Tight Back

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (back) is being held out of the team's preseason game on Thursday against the Ravens due to back tightness. The move is being considered a "precaution." Rodgers also didn't play in the team's first preseason game against the Texans last week. This isn't anything that should affect his availability […]

Rams Starters To Skip Hawaii Game

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff and running back Todd Gurley are among roughly 20 starters who will be left behind for this week's preseason game against the Cowboys in Hawaii. Defensive tackle Aaron Donald and cornerback Marcus Peters are the only starters expected to make the trip, although they will not play on Saturday. […]

Will Fuller Wants To Play In Preseason

Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (knee), who missed the final eight games last season with a torn ACL, is practicing this summer but has yet to play in a preseason game. The 25-year-old said, however, that he wants to play in exhibition games before the regular season begins. Before his devastating injury in 2018, […]

Avisail Garcia Placed On Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays placed outfielder Avisail Garcia (oblique) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with right oblique tightness and recalled pitcher Jose De Leon from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. Garcia is hoping to return to the lineup in 10 days, but oblique injuries can often linger. He won't take any swings […]

Rich Hill Starts Throwing Program

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill (forearm), who has been on the injured list since June 20 with a left forearm strain, has started a throwing program and is feeling good, according to president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman. The Dodgers won't rush the veteran southpaw back, and they'd ideally like to have him […]

Jason Heyward Remains Out Thursday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (knee) remains out of the lineup on Thursday after being scratched on Wednesday due to left knee inflammation. He's considered day-to-day for now. Nicholas Castellanos is in left field on Thursday and is hitting second against Phillies left-hander Drew Smyly. Castellano is hitting a nice .370 (20-for-54) with five home […]

Jed Lowrie, Brandon Nimmo Nearing Returns

New York Mets third baseman Jed Lowrie (calf) and outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) both took live batting practice on Wednesday and are getting close to returning. Lowrie hasn't yet made his Mets debut this year and has dealt with knee, side and calf injuries along the way. Nimmo hasn't played since May 20 due to […]

Jameson Taillon Has Another Tommy John Surgery

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (elbow) will miss the rest of this season and all of 2020 after undergoing a second Tommy John procedure on Tuesday. The right-hander also underwent right flexor tendon surgery. Injuries have been consistent in his young career, and Taillon will be 29 years old when he's ready to return […]

Max Scherzer Thinks He's Ready To Return

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (back) felt good enough to play catch on Wednesday after throwing a two-inning simulated game on Tuesday. “I want to pitch in the big leagues,” Scherzer said. “I think I'm ready to pitch in the big leagues.” Manager Dave Martinez won't rule out the possibility of Scherzer starting this […]

Robbie Ray Heads To Injured List

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed starting pitcher Robbie Ray (back) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with right lower back spasms. Pitchers Stefan Crichton and Jon Duplantier were recalled from Triple-A Reno, while the team options outfielder Tim Locastro to Reno. The left-handed Ray is 10-7 with a 3.99 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and solid 11.9 […]

Zach Eflin Moving Back Into Rotation

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zach Eflin will return to the starting rotation after starter Jake Arrieta (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a bone spur in his right elbow. Eflin had a 1.59 ERA in 5 2/3 innings over four relief outings since being moved to the bullpen in late July. […]

Kerryon Johnson Has Chip On His Shoulder

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson admits that he's heading into his second year with a chip on his shoulder. Johnson ran for 641 yards in his rookie year before a sprained knee cost him the last six games. Fantasy owners may be overlooking the Auburn product because he finished last year injured, but he […]

Bears Seeing Improvement From Mitch Trubisky

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy said that quarterback Mitch Trubisky is showing signs of progress in his daily practice battles with pass-rusher Khalil Mack and one of the league's best defenses. "His growth seeing the other side of the ball, the defense, the blitzes, the fronts, the coverages -- he's way past where he […]

Bradley Chubb Primed For Even Better Sophomore Season?

Denver Broncos defensive end Bradley Chubb, who had 12 sacks in his rookie season, is set to play the Khalil Mack role in head coach Vic Fangio's defense in 2019. Fangio directed Mack and the Bears top-ranked defense in 2018. "It's his physical tools," Broncos newly signed veteran cornerback Kareem Jackson said. "He's a guy […]

Matt Harvey Signs With A's

The Oakland Athletics reached a minor league deal with starting pitcher Matt Harvey on Wednesday, according to a source. Harvey was released by the Angels this year after posting an ugly 7.09 ERA while allowing 13 homers and an .887 OPS to opponents over 12 starts. The veteran right-hander must prove himself in the minors […]

Nick Bosa Out Of Boot

San Francisco 49ers rookie defensive end Nick Bosa (ankle) is out of his orthopedic boot and is doing light rehab work on the field after sustaining a right ankle sprain on Aug. 7. The Niners are hoping he'll be available for Week 1. Like his older brother Joey, Nick has already battled some nagging injuries […]

George Kittle Day-To-Day

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (calf) remains day-to-day with a calf strain, and it's uncertain whether he'll play in the preseason game against the Broncos on Monday. Kittle should be fine for the regular season unless he suffers a setback. The 25-year-old broke out in a big way in 2018, catching 88 passes […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Has Terrible Day Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo had a terrible day on Wednesday at practice, throwing five consecutive interceptions at one point. "Sometimes it’s hard to make the right decisions when you’re fired up and competitive," head coach Kyle Shanahan said. "Usually, you make a bad play, it makes your mind go a little sideways." It's […]

Damon Harrison Off NFI List

The Detroit Lions took defensive tackle Damon Harrison off the active/Non-Football Injury list on Thursday, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. There was never any doubt that Harrison would come off the NFI list before the regular season. The 30-year-old nicknamed Snacks made a big difference for Detroit's defense in the 10 games he played […]

Lions Giving Matthew Stafford More Rest

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford recently received a six-day throwing break in training camp and sat out of last Thursday's preseason opener entirely. "I’m not 21 anymore, so it’s probably pretty good to, if you can find a place in the schedule where you think you can get some rest and just kind of feel […]

Andrew Luck Dealing With High Ankle Injury

Along with a calf strain that is putting his Week 1 status in doubt, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (ankle, calf) is dealing with a high ankle injury, according to general manager Chris Ballard. Luck is expected to miss the rest of the preseason games, and his Week 1 status is very much in doubt. […]

Hot Prospects To Watch - Austin Hays, Daulton Varsho, Julio Rodriguez And More

The minor league seasons are winding down with around three weeks left. Once September hits, major league rosters will expand for the stretch run. That means that many of the big-name and under-the-radar prospects that have been performing at a high level all year will get the call to help their respective teams for the […]

Hot Prospects To Watch - Sheldon Neuse, Abraham Toro And More Padres

Last week we were discussing how some of the big trades at the deadline not only drastically affected the major league landscape as contending teams plan for a postseason run, but also how it changed the outlook of certain minor league prospects. One three-team swap even included Cincinnati's top prospect (outfielder Taylor Trammell) shifting to […]

Rangers To Cut Asdrubal Cabrera

The Texas Rangers plan to designate infielder Asdrubal Cabrera and catcher Tim Federowicz for assignment on Friday. The 33-year-old switch-hitting Cabrera is slashing just .235/.318/.393 with 12 home runs, 45 runs, 51 RBI and four stolen bases in 93 games for Texas this year, while Federowicz has a putrid .169/.224/.366 slash line with four homers and […]

Christin Stewart Lands On Injured List

The Detroit Tigers placed outfielder Christin Stewart on the seven-day concussion injured list on Wednesday and called up outfielder Victor Reyes from the minors in a corresponding move. Stewart is hitting .239/.321/.393 with seven home runs, 27 runs and 33 RBI in 285 at-bats this year and is only useful in AL-only leagues. With him […]

Tim Beckham Suffers From Oblique Tightness Wednesday

Seattle Mariners infielder Tim Beckham (oblique) left the game early on Wednesday with oblique tightness. He's considered day-to-day and will be re-evaluated on Thursday. Beckham had an RBI single in his lone plate appearance before departing and is now hitting .243/.300/.473 with 15 home runs, 39 runs scored and 47 RBI in his 320 plate […]

Hector Neris Drops Suspension Appeal

Philadelphia Phillies closer Hector Neris has dropped the appeal of his three-game suspension for throwing at Dodgers infielder David Freese on July 16. He will begin serving the three-game suspension on Thursday, so be prepared to be without him until later this weekend. Adam Morgan and Juan Nicasio are the two candidate to potentially see […]

Dustin May To Debut Friday Against Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect Dustin May will make his major league debut on Friday against the Padres, according to sources. The 21-year-old right-hander is the team's No. 2 prospect behind Gavin Lux and is the No. 35 prospect overall, per MLB Pipeline. He has the stuff to succeed right away with an excellent offense […]

Trent Grisham To Be In Brewers Lineup Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Trent Grisham will be in the team's starting lineup on Thursday, according to manager Craig Counsell. Grisham will be facing A's starter Daniel Mengden in his debut in Oakland. The 22-year-old former first-round pick has earned the promotion by hitting .300/.407/.603 with 26 home runs, 71 RBI and 12 stolen bases […]