Austin Hedges Thinks He Deserves More Playing Time

San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges went 4-for-4 on Sunday with a go-ahead home run against the Phillies but was back on the bench on Monday in favor of youngster Francisco Mejia. Despite his struggles with the bat, Hedges leads the majors in defensive runs saved at the position, even though he's been seeing 42 […]

Dwight Smith Starts Rehab Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Dwight Smith (calf) started a rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk on Monday and served as the designated hitter in his first game action since July 30. Smith was hitting just .238 with a .708 OPS in 84 games before his injury and has played through several leg injuries all year. The rebuilding […]

Avisail Garcia Takes Batting Practice

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Avisail Garcia (oblique) took batting practice in the cage on Monday for the first time since going on the injured list last Wednesday. He will take batting practice on the field on Tuesday and then play in one rehab game at the end of the week. Oblique injuries often keep players […]

Tyler Glasnow Likely To Be Used In Relief

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (forearm), who has been out with a right forearm strain since May 10, threw his first bullpen session on Monday since he suffered a setback in June. The right-hander threw 15 fastballs and is set to throw another bullpen on Wednesday and Friday before moving to live batting […]

Felix Hernandez Says He's Ready

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (shoulder) said he's "ready to go" after throwing three-plus innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Tacoma on Monday. His fastball sat in the high-80s and topped out at 91 mph, giving up four hits and an earned run while striking out five. It was Hernandez's fourth rehab start, […]

Byron Buxton Continues To Improve

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (shoulder) played catch on the field on Monday and has been hitting soft toss and doing tee work since a left shoulder subluxation has kept him out since Aug. 3. Manager Rocco Baldelli said Buxton will next test his swing and movement in game-like situations, with a rehab assignment a […]

Jhoulys Chacin Pain-Free

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jhoulys Chacin (lat) is scheduled to throw another bullpen session on Wednesday and isn't feeling any discomfort. “I finally feel like I’m better,” Chacin said. The 31-year-old right-hander has been out since July 24, so he'll likely require a rehab start or two before returning. The veteran hasn't been nearly as […]

Corey Kluber Suffers Setback

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber (abdominal, forearm) left his rehab start for Triple-A Columbus on Sunday early for precautionary reasons after one inning with left abdominal tightness. According to a report in the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the injury could cause the Indians to shut him down for two weeks. Kluber, who had fractured his […]

X-Rays Negative On Joe Ross

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross was removed from the game after 3 1/3 innings on Monday after he was hit by a comebacker off the bat of Pirates first baseman Josh Bell. Thankfully, X-rays came back negative on Ross. It remains to be seen if Ross will be able to make his next start. […]

Adam Eaton On A Tear

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton has homered in each of the last three games and in four of his last five games. He had homered just seven times in his first 113 games. “I finally have legs underneath me,” Eaton said. “I think that’s a big key. It’s hard to swing with one leg. I […]

Sean Doolittle Will Remain Closer

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said that closer Sean Doolittle (knee) will remain the team's closer when he returns from his knee tendinitis. In his last 10 appearances before going on the injured list, Doolittle had allowed 12 runs and seven home runs. The left-hander has been doing exercises in the weight room to strengthen […]

Aledmys Diaz Could Begin Rehab Assignment This Weekend

Houston Astros infielder Aledmys Diaz, who was put on the 10-day injured list on Sunday when he became light-headed and dizzy on the bus, saw team doctors on Monday and could begin a minor league rehab assignment this weekend. It's bad timing, too, with shortstop Carlos Correa (back) potentially missing time now after injuring his […]

Gerrit Cole Ready To Go Thursday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (hamstring) is set to return to the rotation on Thursday against the Tigers after being scratched from a start last week with hamstring discomfort. Cole threw a bullpen session on Monday and performed pitcher's fielding practice and is "feeling good." The hard-throwing right-hander was the American League Player of […]

David Price Could Be Back Soon

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (wrist) threw a bullpen session on Saturday, and the plan is for him to throw again on Tuesday. There's a possibility that the left-hander could return for an eight-game West Coast trip that starts on Friday. The 33-year-old hasn't made a start since Aug. 4 due to a […]

Ronald Acuna Closing In On 30/30 Season

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna, who won the National League Rookie Of the Year in 2018 by hitting 26 home runs and a 143 OPS+, could become just the second player in history to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in a season before turning 22 years old. The only other player to […]

Marquise Brown Still A Work In Progress

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown (foot) took part in the joint practice against the Eagles on Monday, his first time playing against another team. The first-rounder missed the preseason game last Thursday against the Packers but has taken part in four straight practices. Offensive coordinator Greg Roman thinks Brown still needs to gain chemistry […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Posts 0.0 Rating Monday Night

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was awful in his first game action Monday night since tearing his ACL last year. He completed just one of his six attempts for zero yards and one interception for a QB rating of 0.0 against the Broncos and their strong defense. Neither the Niners nor Garoppolo are worried […]

Deion Jones To Return To Practice Next Week

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said that linebacker Deion Jones (foot) will practice in full next week. Jones is coming off a season that saw him play in only six games due to injury, and Atlanta just could not catch a break with their best playmakers on defense suffering serious injuries. The 24-year-old's return […]

Cowboys Not Worried About Tyron Smith

Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett said that offensive tackle Tyron Smith (back) will not practice on Tuesday. "We don’t think it’s a long-term thing," Garrett said. It's a good thing, since Smith is essential to Dallas' offensive line success, mainly in protecting quarterback Dak Prescott and assisting with the running game. Barring some kind […]

Demaryius Thomas Coming Off PUP

New England Patriots wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (Achilles) is expected to come off the Physically Unable to Perform list on Tuesday. The 31-year-old was a disappointment with both the Broncos and Texans last year and tore his Achilles late in the season with Houston. It looks like he has a chance to be ready for […]

Hakeem Butler A Candidate For IR

Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Hakeem Butler (hand) is dealing with an avulsion fracture in his hand and is now a candidate for Injured Reserve, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Butler, a fourth-round pick, could miss the entire season. Head coach Kliff Kingsbury confirmed that Butler will miss the remainder of the preseason, but […]

Andrew Luck Won't Practice This Week

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said that quarterback Andrew Luck (ankle) won't practice this week. The issue remains a matter of "full-speed movement versus pain threshold." The Colts ideally will want to know Luck's status for Week 1 by next Monday. Indy is quietly optimistic that Luck will be ready to face the Chargers, […]

Duke Johnson Practices On Tuesday

Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson (hamstring) practiced for the first time with his new team on Tuesday. Johnson was traded to Houston from Cleveland almost two weeks ago, but he's been held out because of his injury until now. While he was set to serve as the pass-catching back behind Nick Chubb in Cleveland […]

Melvin Gordon Waiting On Chargers

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon, who is almost five weeks into his contract holdout, said he's "just waiting on the call" from the team while he continues to train on his own in California and Florida. According to a source, both sides remain millions of dollars apart in negotiations. Gordon continues to say […]

Carlos Carrasco Makes Rehab Appearance Monday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (illness) made a relief outing for Double-A Akron on Monday in his first appearance since he was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia in June. The 32-year-old had a strikeout and is scheduled to pitch for Akron again on Thursday. The right-hander wants to help the Tribe this year, but […]

Mitch Haniger Slowed By Back

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (back) was still experiencing back soreness on Monday and wasn't with Triple-A Tacoma. Manager Scott Servais said that Haniger's status is like being at the onset of spring training, so it's fair to wonder if Haniger will even play in the big leagues again this year. The 2018 breakout has […]

Mariners Calling Up Jake Fraley

The Seattle Mariners are calling up outfield prospect Jake Fraley, their No. 8 prospect per MLB Pipeline, according to a source. The 24-year-old is expected to be part of the team's long-term future in the outfield, and he should get a chance to play regularly right off the bat. Due to injuries to Mitch Haniger, […]

Carlos Correa Injured Monday

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) left the game after one inning on Monday with back discomfort. It's especially concerning since Correa missed six weeks last year with lower back soreness. The young shortstop also missed 50 games in 2019 with a fractured rib. Correa struck out in his only at-bat before departing. Check back […]

Aaron Rodgers Returns To Practice Monday

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (back) returned to practice on Monday after being scratched as a precaution before the preseason game last Thursday against the Ravens due to back tightness. However, it's still uncertain if Rodgers will play in the preseason game Thursday against the Raiders in Canada. Head coach Matt LaFleur said Rodgers […]

Cam Newton To Make Preseason Debut Thursday

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (shoulder) will make his preseason debut on Thursday against the Patriots, according to head coach Ron Rivera. It's unclear how much Newton will play in the contest. The 30-year-old is coming off a second straight offseason with right shoulder surgery, and reports out of training camp suggest he has a […]