Jeff McNeil Out Again on Friday

New York Mets second baseman/outfielder Jeff McNeil (shoulder) will start on the bench again for Friday's series opener against the division-rival Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Brett Baty is making another start at the keystone and is hitting out of the six-hole against Braves left-hander Joey Wentz. McNeil is considered day-to-day with soreness in his […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Still Missing in Action

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (hamstring) remains sidelined for Friday's series opener on the road against the Miami Marlins. Ty France will make yet another start at first base and will bat sixth against Marlins rookie right-hander Ryan Gusto. Guerrero tweaked his hamstring in Monday's series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates and […]

Jhostynxon Garcia Batting Fifth in MLB Debut

Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia is starting in center field and will bat fifth in his major-league debut in the Bronx against the division-rival New York Yankees and left-hander Max Fried on Friday. It will not be an easy first assignment for Garcia. The 22-year-old Venezuelan was called up to the majors for […]

Brandon Nimmo Absent for Series Opener on Friday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) is absent from the team's starting lineup for Friday's divisional clash against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Tyrone Taylor will make another start in left field and will bat seventh versus Braves left-hander Joey Wentz. Nimmo is missing a second straight game with neck stiffness and could […]

Brandon Young Goes on Injured List With Hamstring Strain

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Friday that they placed rookie right-hander Brandon Young (hamstring) on the 15-day injured list with a left-hamstring strain and selected the contract of right-hander Matt Bowman from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. The O's also moved reliever Felix Bautista (shoulder) to the 60-day IL after he had season-ending surgery. […]

Warming Bernabel Taking Another Day Off

Colorado Rockies rookie infielder Warming Bernabel (face) is out of the starting lineup again for Friday's series opener against the hosting Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Orlando Arcia will make the start at first base and will hit eighth against Pirates right-hander Braxton Ashcraft. Bernabel was scratched from Thursday's series finale at Coors Field against […]

Kyle Karros Back in the Lineup on Friday

Colorado Rockies rookie infielder Kyle Karros (back) is starting at third base and will hit fifth in Friday's series opener in Pittsburgh against the Pirates and right-hander Braxton Ashcraft. Karros is returning to the starting nine after missing the last two games with back tightness. The 23-year-old son of former big-leaguer Eric Karros will be […]

Evan Carter Could Miss Rest of Season With Fractured Wrist

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said on 105.3 The Fan that outfielder Evan Carter (wrist) could be out for the rest of the season after being diagnosed with a fractured wrist. "They did find a fracture there, that's a pretty big hit," Bochy said. "We'll get him back, we'll just stay positive on this end […]

Yordan Alvarez Swinging the Bat Well on Rehab Assignment

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) went 3-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI, two runs scored and a strikeout in his latest minor-league rehab game on Thursday with Double-A Corpus Christi. Alvarez has now gone 5-for-8 with three doubles, a stolen base and a walk in his first two rehab games on the farm […]

Mick Abel, Taj Bradley Could Join Twins This Weekend

Minnesota Twins pitchers Mick Abel and Taj Bradley could join the starting rotation as soon as this weekend in Chicago against the White Sox, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. The Twins oped to start Abel and Bradley at Triple-A St. Paul to allow them to acclimate to the organization after they were both […]

Tommy Edman Running Pain-Free

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman (ankle) is running straight ahead without pain as he rehabs from a right-ankle sprain that landed him on the 10-day injured list on Aug. 4. The next step for Edman will be "doing some curves," according to manager Dave Roberts. The Dodgers are not going to rush him back […]

Hunter Renfrow on the Roster Bubble?

The Athletic's Joseph Person suggests that Carolina Panthers veteran wide receiver Hunter Renfrow could be in danger of not making the 53-man roster heading into the regular season. General manager Dan Morgan might have tipped his hand when Brycen Tremayne was inactive for the team's preseason finale on Thursday night, while Renfrow and David Moore […]

Isaac Guerendo Still the RB2 in San Francisco?

Running back Christian McCaffrey is the San Francisco 49ers' unquestioned No. 1 RB when he's healthy, but Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group thinks that Isaac Guerendo is still the projected RB2 behind CMC despite Friday's trade acquisition of Brian Robinson Jr, presuming that B-Rob isn't fast-tracked over the next two weeks. Guerendo […]

Gabriel Moreno to be Back in Friday's Lineup

Arizona Diamonbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (finger) is set to be activated from the 60-day injured list and return to the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the Cincinnati Reds, according to manager Torey Lovullo. "I penciled [Gabriel Moreno] in the lineup for tonight," Lovullo said on MLB Network radio on SiriusXM. The D-backs will […]

Pablo Lopez Goes 1 2/3 Frames in First Rehab Start

Minnesota Twins right-hander Pablo Lopez (shoulder) made his first minor-league rehab start on Thursday night for Triple-A St. Paul and went 1 2/3 innings, allowing an earned run on four hits while walking one and striking out two for the loss against Triple-A Round Rock. Lopez is currently on the 60-day injured list and is […]

Nacho Alvarez Jr. to Serve as Starting Third Baseman the Rest of the Year

MLB.com's Mark Bowman writes that Atlanta Braves infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. will serve as the team's third baseman for the rest of the year now that Austin Riley (abdomen) has been shut down for the season. Manager Brian Snitker suggested that Alvarez might be best utilized as a utility man in the future, but for […]

Fernando Cruz Could Return Early Next Week

New York Yankees right-handed reliever Fernando Cruz (oblique) is scheduled to make a four-out minor-league rehab appearance on Friday and then could be activated from the injured list for the series opener on Monday against the Washington Nationals, according to MLB.com. Cruz last pitched on Aug. 19 for Double-A Somerset. The 35-year-old veteran has been […]

Tyler Wells Goes 5 2/3 Innings in Latest Rehab Start

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Tyler Wells made his fourth minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday and allowed two earned runs on six hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out four in 5 2/3 innings to take the loss against Triple-A Charlotte. Wells continues to work his way back from UCL recontrusction surgery […]

Craig Kimbrel Joins Astros Big-League Roster

Veteran free-agent reliever Craig Kimbrel is signing an undisclosed deal with the Houston Astros on Thursday and will be joining the major-league roster, a source tells Jeff Passan of ESPN. The Texas Rangers granted Kimbrel his release on Thursday, and it didn't take long for the 37-year-old veteran to find a new team to pitch […]

Shohei Ohtani to be Back in the Lineup on Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (thigh) will be back in the starting lineup as the designated hitter for Friday's series opener against the division-rival San Diego Padres at Petco Park. "Shohei's fine. He'll be in there tomorrow," Roberts said. The 31-year-old three-time MVP was pulled from his start […]

Ryan Gusto To Enter Rotation and Start on Friday

With the Miami Marlins severing ties with right-hander Cal Quantrill, they will turn to rookie right-hander Ryan Gusto, who will make the start in Friday's series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Craig Mish of Sports Grid. If Gusto pitches well in his return to the majors, he'll have a shot to stick […]

Carson Whisenhunt to Start on Friday Against Brewers

With San Francisco Giants right-hander Landen Roupp (knee) headed to the 15-day injured list with a knee sprain, MLB.com's Justice delos Santos reports that rookie right-hander Carson Whisenhunt will be recalled from Triple-A Sacramento to start in Friday's series opener against the first-place Milwaukee Brewers. Whisenhunt, the team's No. 7 prospect per MLB Pipeline, made […]

Vaughn Grissom, Cooper Criswell Land on Minor-League Injured List

The Triple-A Worcester Red Sox placed infielder Vaughn Grissom (foot) and pitcher Cooper Criswell (elbow) on the seven-day minor-league injured list on Wednesday, according to Tommy Cassell. Grissom is dealing with right-foot inflammation, while Criswell is sidelined with right-elbow inflammation. Grissom, 24, has yet to play in the big leagues with the Red Sox this […]

Justin Herbert, Chargers Starters Won't Play in Preseason Finale

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said that quarterback Justin Herbert and the rest of the starters will not play in the preseason finale on Saturday against the San Francisco 49ers. Backup QB Trey Lance will get the start under center and will play one to two series. Taylor Heinicke will come in after […]

Quentin Johnston Back on the Practice Field on Thursday

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston (concussion), who suffered a scary-looking concussion in the team's second preseason game last Saturday against the Los Angeles Rams, was back at practice on Thursday, according to Kris Rhim of ESPN.com. While the 23-year-old might not be completely cleared from the league's concussion protocol, the fact that he's […]

Jim Harbaugh Non-Committal on When Najee Harris Will be Ready

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh was non-committall on running back Najee Harris (eye) when asked if he'll be ready for the Week 1 regular-season opener on Friday, Sept. 5, against the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs in Brazil. "When Najee is ready to play, Najee will be ready to play. Right now, to take […]

Joe Flacco to Start in Preseason Finale

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that quarterback Joe Flacco will make the start in the preseason finale on Saturday against the Los Angeles Rams, with the starters expected to go around 25 to 30 plays. Rookie Dillon Gabriel will enter the game after Flacco, followed by rookie fifth-rounder Shedeur Sanders third. Kenny Pickett […]

Andy Dalton Not Playing in Preseason Finale

Carolina Panthers backup quarterback Andy Dalton (elbow) is being held out of the team's preseason finale on Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to Panthers beat writer Darin Gantt. Starter Bryce Young will also be held out, leaving QB duties on Thursday to Jack Plummer and Bryce Perkins, who was just signed on Monday. […]

Jaylen Wright Suffers Undisclosed Injury on Thursday

Miami Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright (undisclosed) walked off the practice field on Thursday slowly with an apparent injury and was flanked by a trainer before heading into the team's facilities for further evaluation, according to Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network. With De'Von Achane (calf) not practicing at all this week with a calf injury, […]

Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars Starters Won't Play in Preseason Finale

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen said on Thursday that quarterback Trevor Lawrence and the rest of the starters will not play in the preseason finale on Saturday against the Miami Dolphins. Lawrence and the rest of the starting offense will not be seen again until the regular-season opener on Sunday, Sept. 7, against the […]