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 […]

Bo Nix, Broncos Starters to Play 8-10 Snaps on Saturday

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton confirmed that quarterback Bo Nix and the rest of the team's starters will play eight to 10 offensive snaps in the preseason finale on Saturday against the New Orleans Saints. Nix played briefly in the preseason opener against the San Francisco 49ers and looked rusty before not suiting up […]

Matthew Stafford has Been a Full Practice Participant All Week

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) has been a full participant at practice all week. When asked how Stafford has looked the last few days, McVay said, "He's looked like the stud we know." However, Stafford will not travel with the team to Cleveland for their preseason finale […]

Marcus Semien Leaves Thursday With Foot Contusion

Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien (foot) left Thursday's series finale early against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium with a left-foot contusion after fouling a ball off of himself in the first inning, according to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. Semien tried to stay in the game before ultimately being pinch hit for during […]

Adley Rutschman Going on Injured List With Strained Oblique

The Baltimore Orioles placed catcher Adley Rutschman (oblique) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a right-oblique strain and recalled outfielder Daniel Johnson from the minors in a corresponding move, according to Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports. With Rutschman on the IL yet again this year, top catching prospect Samuel Basallo will move forward […]

Austin Riley Done for the Season After Having Core Surgery

The Atlanta Braves announced on Thursday that third baseman Austin Riley (abdomen) will miss the remainder of the 2025 season after undergoing surgery on his core that was performed by Dr. William Meyers in Philadelphia. Riley is expected to return for spring training next year. The 28-year-old tried to return from his abdominal injury but […]

Romeo Doubs Won't be Cut

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur shut down any rumors of wide receiver Romeo Doubs (back) being cut following training camp. When asked about the potential for Doubs to be cut on the Up & Adams show, the head coach said, "That will not happen." The Packers can't really even afford to cut Doubs […]

Spencer Rattler to Start Preseason Finale

New Orleans Saints second-year quarterback Spencer Rattler will make the start for Saturday's preseason finale against the Denver Broncos, head coach Kellen Moore announced after practice on Thursday. The competition for the starting QB job remains neck and neck between Rattler and rookie second-rounder Tyler Shough, and Rattler making the "start" doesn't really mean he's […]

Wilyer Abreu Goes on Injured List With Calf Injury

The Boston Red Sox are placing outfielder Wilyer Abreu (calf) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a calf injury, sources tell Mass Live's Chris Cotillo. Abreu injured his right calf in Sunday's series finale against the Miami Marlins and will now be forced to miss a little more time. In a corresponding move, […]

Ja'Lynn Polk Needs Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

New England Patriots wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk (shoulder) will miss the entire 2025 season due to a shoulder injury that needs surgery, sources told FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz on Thursday. Polk visited with multiple specialists before opting for season-ending surgery, but going under the knife was determined to be the best course of action. The […]

Travis Hunter Misses Joint Practice, Won't Play in Preseason Finale

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie two-way star Travis Hunter (upper body) was held out of Thursday's joint practice with the Miami Dolphins due to an upper-body injury, and he will not play in the team's preseason finale on Saturday night against Miami, according to Michael DiRocco of ESPN. The Jaguars considered having Hunter practice, but they took […]

Tee Higgins has Injury Scare on Thursday

Trainers were looking at Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins' left ankle during training camp practice on Thursday, according to Jeremy Rauch. Higgins got his leg tangled up during a play and was seen hobbling off the field. Higgins and the rest of Cincy's starters were already scheduled to be held out of the preseason […]

Lamar Jackson is Fine After X-Rays Come Back Negative

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that quarterback Lamar Jackson (foot) is fine after he was stepped on during Wednsday's training camp practice. Jackson got an X-ray, which came back negative, just for peace of mind. "Prayers do get answered," Harbaugh said. The Ravens held Jackson out of practice on Thursday because his foot […]

Warming Bernabel Scratched After Being Hit in the Face

Colorado Rockies rookie first baseman Warming Bernabel (face) was scratched from the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field for precautionary reasons after being hit in the face with a throw during pre-game infield drills. Kyle Farmer will now man first base and bat seventh against Dodgers […]

Jeff McNeil Out With Shoulder Soreness

New York Mets infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil (shoulder) is dealing with right-shoulder soreness, which bothers him mostly when he's throwing, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. It's the reason why McNeil is not in Thursday's starting lineup against the division-rival Washington Nationals. Brett Baty is starting at second base and will bat sixth against Nationals left-hander MacKenzie […]

Ha-Seong Kim Lands on Injured List With Back Stiffness

The Tampa Bay Rays placed shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (back) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with back stiffness and are calling up top infield prospect Carson Williams from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Kim was scratched from Wednesday night's game against the New York […]