Billy Hamilton To Serve In Bench Role

Atlanta Braves outfielder Billy Hamilton will play a bench role and serve as a late-inning defensive replacement and pinch-runner after he was claimed off waivers from the Royals this week. He was hitting a putrid .211 with no home runs, 12 RBI and 18 stolen bases in his time with Kansas City this year and […]

Alex Verdugo Not Close To Returning

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Alex Verdugo (oblique) isn't taking part in baseball activities yet and is still feeling discomfort with his right oblique muscle, according to manager Dave Roberts. Verdugo has been out since Aug. 6 and won't return until the start of September at the earliest. It's a shame for the Dodgers and his […]

Chris Archer Injures Shoulder Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chris Archer (shoulder) left his start after just one inning on Tuesday against the Nationals with right shoulder discomfort. It's just more bad news for Archer after a disappointing season that has seen him post a career-high 5.19 ERA, and his walk rate is up from 7.7 percent in 2018 to […]

Brian McCann Injured Tuesday

Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann (knee) was removed from the game early as a precaution on Tuesday with left knee soreness. It's concerning since the 35-year-old missed two months last year while recovering from arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. Catching prospect Alex Jackson, the team's No. 25 prospect per MLB Pipeline, was taken out […]

Dontrelle Inman Returning To Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers are signing free-agent wide receiver Dontrelle Inman on Tuesday, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The Jets also made an offer for Inman, but his familiarity with the Bolts helped him make his final decision. Inman spent three-plus seasons with the Chargers before he was traded to Chicago in 2017, […]

Tevin Coleman Has Three Carries Monday

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman had three carries for 21 yards rushing in Monday night's preseason game against the Broncos. As the primary back in Atlanta in 2018 because of Devonta Freeman's injury, Coleman ran a career-high 167 times for 800 yards (4.8 yards per tote) and four touchdowns. He added 32 receptions […]

Cooper Kupp Looks More Explosive

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (knee) has made remarkable progress since tearing his ACL last November. He looks to be on track for Week 1 against the Panthers and wasn't placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list to open training camp. Head coach Sean McVay stated at the end of July that […]

Brandin Cooks, Robert Woods Part Of Four-Headed Monster

With Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (knee) healthy, the team has a "four-headed monster" at receiver, including Brandin Cooks, Robert Woods, Kupp and Josh Reynolds. “We have a lot of receivers making key plays,” Woods said. “Cause Josh has been making plays, but just to get Cooper back in it . . . […]

Drew Lock Suffers Sprain, Likely Done In Preseason

Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Drew Lock (hand) is likely done for the rest of the preseason after an MRI on his right hand showed a bad sprain, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The second-round selection suffered the injury in the preseason game Monday night against the 49ers while being sacked. The good news is […]

Amari Cooper Likely To Miss Rest Of Preseason

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (heel) is unlikely to play in the remainder of the preseason, but he's hopeful he can practice with the team by the end of the week. He's been out of practice since Aug. 6, and the Cowboys won't risk playing him in a preseason game. Cooper is dealing with […]

Cowboys Reach Deal With Jaylon Smith

The Dallas Cowboys reached a five-year deal worth $64 million with linebacker Jaylon Smith on Tuesday, according to sources. The extension includes $35.5 million guaranteed. Smith was set to become a free agent after this year. He was slated to be a top-five pick in 2016 but fell to the second round after he tore […]

Garrett Richards, Adrian Morejon Could Return This Year

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Garrett Richards (elbow, shoulder) will throw at least one more bullpen session but could resume a rehab assignment after that, according to manager Andy Green. Richards has also been recovering from Tommy John surgery, but the Padres are optimistic that he will return this year. Left-hander Adrian Morejon (shoulder), the […]

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 […]