Josh Jung Not Playing On Wednesday

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung is not in the team's starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox. Jung will be replaced at the hot corner by Josh Smith, who will hit in the three-hole against Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck. The 26-year-old Jung made the All-Star team […]

Liam Hendriks Could Start Rehab Assignment This Weekend

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said on Wednesday that right-handed reliever Liam Hendriks (elbow) could start a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend. Hendriks is nearing game action after tossing a live batting practice session on Wednesday. Barring a setback as he recovers from Tommy John surgery that he had in August of last year, […]

Triston Casas Won't Rejoin Red Sox On Thursday

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said on Wednesday that "as of now," first baseman Triston Casas (ribs) won't come off the 60-day injured list to rejoin the team on Thursday for the start of a series against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards. Casas has been out since late April due to cartilage […]

Tyler O'Neill Discharged From The Hospital

Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill (leg) said he was discharged from the hospital on Tuesday after four days having his leg infection treated. O'Neill started baseball activities on Tuesday and will travel with the Red Sox, and he hopes he might be able to be activated from the 10-day injured list without going on […]

Connor Wong Getting A Rest Day

Boston Red Sox catcher Connor Wong retreats to the bench for Wednesday's contest against the visiting Texas Rangers at Fenway Park. Danny Jansen will do the catching for right-hander Tanner Houck and will bat fifth against Rangers right-hander Dane Dunning. Wong has really stepped up as Boston's primary catcher in 2024, hitting .295 (97-for-329) with […]

Jarren Duran Returns From Suspension

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran is back from his two-game suspension and is starting in left field and batting in his customary leadoff spot on Wednesday against the visiting Texas Rangers and right-hander Dane Dunning at Fenway Park. Fantasy managers will want to get Duran back into all starting lineups. He's faced Dunning six […]

Andrew McCutchen, Rowdy Tellez Sitting On Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder/designated hitter Andrew McCutchen and first baseman Rowdy Tellez are out of the lineup on Wednesday for the series finale against the hosting San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Catcher Joey Bart is serving as the designated hitter and batting cleanup, while Connor Joe will start at first and bat third against Padres […]

Oneil Cruz Resting Against Padres

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz is taking the day off at Petco Park on Wednesday in the series finale against the hosting San Diego Padres. Cruz will be replaced at shortstop by Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who is batting leadoff against veteran left-hander Martin Perez. Although he's hit only one home run in 10 August games, Cruz […]

Dane Dunning Starting Against Boston On Wednesday

Texas Rangers right-hander Dane Dunning will make the start on Wednesday versus the hosting Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in the series finale. Dunning opened the year in Texas' starting rotation but then got hurt. His last eight appearances for the Rangers have come out of the bullpen, and he hasn't started a game […]

Charlie Blackmon, Jake Cave Sitting Against Lefty

Colorado Rockies outfielders Charlie Blackmon and Jake Cave will head to the bench on Wednesday in the series finale against the hosting Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field with a left-handed pitcher on the mound. Hunter Goodman is serving as the designated hitter and is batting sixth, rookie Jordan Beck is in left and hitting seventh, […]

Elias Diaz Resting Against Diamondbacks

Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz is getting a breather on Wednesday for the series finale against the hosting division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Jacob Stallings is doing the catching and will bat cleanup for Colorado versus Diamondbacks left-hander Jordan Montgomery. Diaz is hitting a solid .270 (82-for-304) in 84 games this year for the […]

Alek Thomas Sent To Triple-A

The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned outfielder Alek Thomas to Triple-A Reno following Tuesday night's game against the Colorado Rockies and recalled rookie infielder Blaze Alexander from Reno in a corresponding move on Wednesday. Thomas has missed a big chunk of this season due to injury and wasn't swinging the bat well enough upon his return to […]

Ketel Marte Still Sidelined

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (ankle) remains out of action for Wednesday's series finale against the visiting Colorado Rockies at Chase Field. Rookie Blaze Alexander, who was recalled from Triple-A Reno, will make the start at second base and will bat eighth against Rockies right-hander Tanner Gordon. Marte initially injured his ankle on Saturday […]

Ha-Seong Kim, Kyle Higashioka Sitting On Wednesday

San Diego Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim and catcher Kyle Higashioka will both head to the bench on Wednesday as the team looks for a three-game sweep of the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates at Petco Field. Tyler Wade will start at the 6 and bat ninth, while Luis Campusano will do the catching and hit eighth against […]

Ryan McMahon Sitting Out In Series Finale

Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the hosting Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Aaron Schunk will make the start at the hot corner and will bat ninth against Diamondbacks left-hander Jordan Montgomery. McMahon will get a day of rest with Arizona throwing a southpaw […]

J.J. McCarthy Set To Miss Entire Rookie Season

Minnesota Vikings rookie first-round quarterback J.J. McCarthy (knee) will miss his entire rookie season after having successful surgery on Wednesday morning on the meniscus in his knee. The Vikings announced on Tuesday that the 21-year-old had a meniscus tear in his right knee, and apparently he needed a full repair, which will cost him all […]

Treylon Burks Cramps Up On Wednesday

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks was immediately pulled from training camp practice on Wednesday after suffering from cramps involving his calf/hamstring. Conditioning issues and injuries have plagued Burks in his first two NFL seasons. The former 18th overall pick in 2022 has been a bust for the Titans to this point, especially after catching […]

Browns Give Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah A New Deal

The Cleveland Browns agreed on a three-year deal worth up to $39 million with $25 million guaranteed with standout, do-it-all linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah on Wednesday, according to sources. The 24-year-old cashes in after a Pro Bowl season in 2023 in which he set career-highs in total tackles (101), solo tackles (72), sacks (3.5), tackles for […]

Jaylen Wright Expected To Have A Role

Miami Dolphins running backs Raheem Mostert and De'Von Achane are listed as co-starters on the team's latest preseason depth chart, but rookie Jaylen Wright's strong performance in training camp and in the preseason opener should give him a role in 2024. Wright led all players with 55 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries in […]

Justin Watson An Early Beneficiary Of Marquise Brown's Absence

The early beneficiary of Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise Brown's (shoulder) injury in training camp practices has been Justin Watson, who is taking many of the snaps that would have gone to Brown. Watson last year was tied for second among the team's receivers in catches with 27. With Brown's status up in the […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Still Not Running Routes

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (undisclosed) signed with the team 97 days ago, but he remains on the Physically Unable to Perform list and has yet to resume running routes at training camp. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said he's thrown to Beckham over the last three months, but it's just been "spot catching, him […]

Mark Andrews Involved In Car Crash, Avoids Injuries

The Baltimore Ravens announced on Wednesday that tight end Mark Andrews was involved in a car accident while driving to the team's facilities. Andrews was evaluated by the medical staff and did not sustain any apparent injuries. He later joined the team for their morning meetings. Andrews was originally scheduled for a non-practice day on […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Should Be Ready For Week 1

Detroit Lions Pro Bowl running back Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) didn't suffer a significant hamstring injury in training camp practice on Monday night, according to sources, but the Lions will be very cautious with his rest and rehab to make sure he's 100 percent healthy. Bleacher Report's Jordan Schultz says that his understanding is that Gibbs […]

Jordan Wicks Struggles In First Rehab Start

Chicago Cubs left-hander Jordan Wicks (oblique) had a tough go of it in his first minor-league rehab start last Saturday for Triple-A Iowa, giving up six earned runs on four hits (three homers) while walking two and striking out two in just 1 2/3 innings of work. Wicks was hit around the yard in his […]

Cade Horton Likely Done For The Year

Chicago Cubs right-hander Cade Horton (lat), the team's top pitching prospect and the 17th overall prospect per MLB Pipeline, suffered a setback in his rehab from a right-lat strain. The expectation is that he will get back to throwing, but given where we are at in the calendar, the 22-year-old getting back to competitive action […]

Oswald Peraza To Join The Yankees

With New York Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (elbow) expected to land on the 10-day injured list, infielder Oswald Peraza is being called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, according to sources. Chisholm, who was acquired from the Miami Marlins at the trade deadline at the end of July, suffered a UCL injury on […]

Ketel Marte Diagnosed With Low-Grade Ankle Sprain

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (ankle) has been diagnosed with a low-grade ankle sprain and is considered day-to-day, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Marte will avoid the injured list but will most likely sit out a second straight game on Wednesday in the series finale against the visiting Colorado Rockies at Chase Field. The […]

Byron Buxton Being Held Out Again On Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) remains out of the starting lineup again for Wednesday's series finale against the visiting division-rival Kansas City Royals at Target Field. Buxton will now miss his second straight game after leaving Monday's series opener with right-hip discomfort. The good news is that an MRI exam on the 30-year-old oft-injured […]

Carson Steele Gaining Trust From Coaching Staff

Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Carson Steele had his most reps with the first- and second-team offenses on Tuesday out of all the days of training camp. The Chiefs are giving him a long look after his standout preseason game on Saturday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. "What I like about him is, right now, […]

Spencer Rattler Returns To Practice

New Orleans Saints rookie fifth-round quarterback Spencer Rattler (thigh) returned to training camp practice on Tuesday apparently suffered a bruised thigh in his NFL debut in Saturday's preseason contest against the Arizona Cardinals and sat out Sunday's practice. Rattler followed Derek Carr and Jake Haener on Saturday and went 9-for-17 for 70 yards while also […]