DJ Chark Injures Hip On Monday

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver DJ Chark came up limping after the opening play of 11-on-11 work at training camp practice on Monday and was grabbing at his left-hip flexor. It's something to watch for the rest of the practice week and heading into the team's preseason finale this Saturday against the Dallas Cowboys. In […]

Isaac Guerendo Could Play In Preseason Finale

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Sunday night that he's "hoping" that rookie running back Isaac Guerendo (hamstring) will return to training camp practice this week and get some snaps in Friday's preseason finale against the Las Vegas Raiders on the road. Guerendo could easily be looking at a redshirt rookie season […]

49ers Hoping Ricky Pearsall Can Play In Preseason Finale

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Sunday night that he's "hoping" that rookie first-round wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (shoulder) will return to training camp practice this week and also get some reps in Friday's preseason finale against the Las Vegas Raiders. Pearsall was surprisingly taken by the Niners at the end of […]

Brandin Cooks Works With Rehab Group On Monday

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks (knee) worked with the rehab group off to the side during training camp practice on Monday. Cooks has been held out of practice and the team's second preseason game on Saturday since injuring his knee at practice last Thursday, but the 30-year-old veteran's injury isn't believed to be too […]

Justin Herbert Returns To Practice On Monday

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (foot) practiced at training camp on Monday for the first time since July, when he was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. Herbert was placed in a walking boot at the end of July but ditched the boot last Thursday. He was seen making stationary throws before Saturday's preseason contest against […]

Patrick Bailey Scratched With Side Tightness

San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey (side) has been scratched from Monday's series-opening contest against the Chicago White Sox at Oracle Park due to tightness in his right side. Curt Casali will now do the catching for left-hander Kyle Harrison while batting ninth against White Sox right-hander Jonathan Cannon. We'll have more updates on Bailey […]

Trevor Story Ramping Up In Boston

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (shoulder) continues to ramp up his activity in Boston. Story appears to be ahead of schedule in his recovery from a devastating fractured left shoulder that he suffered early on in 2024, although there is no clear timetable and it remains to be seen if there's an actual chance […]

Chase DeLauter Being Promoted To Triple-A

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter will be promoted from Double-A Akron to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday. DeLauter, the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, earned the promotion by hitting .252/.328/.441 with a .770 OPS, five home runs, 16 RBI and 18 runs scored in 30 games at Akron. The 22-year-old former 16th overall […]

Alex Cobb Goes On 15-Day Injured List

The Cleveland Guardians placed right-hander Alex Cobb (finger) on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a fractured nail on his right hand and selected the contract of left-hander Anthony Gose from Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move. The team also moved left-hander Sam Hentges (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list. Cobb just can't seem […]

Andy Pages Sent To Triple-A

The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned rookie outfielder Andy Pages to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday to help make room for third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) and infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman (ankle, wrist), who both came off the 60-day injured list. Pages is expected to be recalled in two weeks when rosters expand for the final month […]

Freddie Freeman In Dodgers Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (finger) is in the team's starting lineup on Monday against the Seattle Mariners at Dodger Stadium despite suffering a hairline fracture in his right middle finger on Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Freeman missed the series finale at Busch Stadium and was believed to need more time, […]

Andrew Benintendi Sitting Against Southpaw

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi will take a seat on the bench on Monday against the San Francisco Giants and left-hander Kyle Harrison at Oracle Park. With Benintendi opening the game on the bench, Corey Julks will start in left field and occupy the No. 8 spot in the batting order against Harrison. Benintendi […]

Yandy Diaz Back In Rays Lineup Against Oakland

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (forearm) is back in the team's starting lineup on Monday against the Oakland Athletics and right-hander Joe Boyle at Oakland Coliseum, serving as the designated hitter and batting in his customary leadoff position. Brandon Lowe will get the nod at first base and occupy the two-hole, with Jose […]

Anthony Rendon Returns On Monday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (elbow) is back at third base and is batting fifth for the Halos on Monday against the Kansas City Royals and veteran right-hander Seth Lugo at Kauffman Stadium. Rendon was hit by a pitch on Friday and missed the contests on both Saturday and Sunday, but he's back […]

Maikel Garcia Out Against Angels

Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia and outfielder Hunter Renfroe are both on the bench for Monday's tilt against the Los Angeles Angels at Kauffman Stadium. Paul DeJong is starting at the hot corner for the Royals and batting eighth, while Adam Frazier will get the start in right field and hit seventh against […]

Wilyer Abreu, David Hamilton Sitting Against Left-Hander

Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu and middle infielder David Hamilton will both take a seat on the bench on Monday against the Houston Astros and left-hander Yusei Kikuchi at Minute Maid Park. Rob Refsnyder is getting the start in left field and will hit third, while Romy Gonzalez is starting at the keystone and […]

Trey Cabbage Recalled, Pedro Leon Sent Down

The Houston Astros recalled outfielder Trey Cabbage from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday and optioned outfield prospect Pedro Leon to Sugar Land in a corresponding move. Cabbage has immediately been put in the team's starting lineup on Monday at Minute Maid Park against the Boston Red Sox and right-hander Tanner Houck, as he's playing right […]

Luis Garcia Won't Return For Astros In 2024

Houston Astros right-hander Luis Garcia (elbow) will not pitch for the team for the remainder of the season, according to manager Joe Espada. Garcia will resume playing catch this weekend but is now aiming to be ready for the start of the 2025 campaign. The 27-year-old will now end up missing the entire 2024 season […]

Alex Bregman Remains Absent On Monday

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (elbow) remains out of the starting lineup for Monday's series opener at Minute Maid Park against the Boston Red Sox. Rookie infielder Shay Whitcomb will make his third straight start at the hot corner and will bat ninth against Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck. This will be Bregman's fourth […]

Ryan O'Hearn, Cedric Mullins Out Versus Lefty

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/designated hitter Ryan O'Hearn and outfielder Cedric Mullins are sitting out Monday's game against the New York Mets at Citi Field with a left-hander on the mound. Eloy Jimenez is serving as Baltimore's DH and will hit sixth, while rookie Colton Cowser will start in center field and bat seventh against Mets […]

Jeff McNeil Out Against A Lefty

New York Mets infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil retreats to the bench for Monday's series opener against the Baltimore Orioles at Citi Field with a left-hander making the start. With McNeil starting on the bench, veteran Jose Iglesias will start at second base and hit sixth for the Mets against Orioles left-hander Trevor Rogers. McNeil, a former […]

Brandon Nimmo Out On Monday; MRI Comes Back Clean

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (shoulder) is out of the starting lineup on Monday against the Baltimore Orioles at Citi Field, but the good news is that his MRI exam came back clean, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. The Mets are calling Nimmo day-to-day after he was pulled from Sunday's game early with shoulder […]

Alek Manoah Moved To 60-Day Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays moved right-hander Alek Manoah (elbow) to the 60-day injured list on Monday to make room on the 40-man roster for left-hander Easton Lucas, who they claimed off waivers from the Detroit Tigers. Lucas has been optioned to Triple-A Buffalo. Manoah had already been ruled out for the rest of the 2024 […]

Bo Bichette To Start Running In A Few Days

The Toronto Blue Jays expect shortstop Bo Bichette (calf) to start running in the next two to three days, according to manager John Schneider. Bichette is already doing some hitting and defensive drills at the team's spring training complex in Dunedin, Fla. Once the 26-year-old is able to run the bases successfully, he's likely to […]

Leo Jimenez Sitting Against Reds

Toronto Blue Jays rookie shortstop Leo Jimenez (knee) will draw out of the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the Cincinnati Reds at the Rogers Centre. Ernie Clement will start at shortstop for the Jays and will hit seventh against Reds right-hander Julian Aguiar, who will be making his major-league debut. It's the second […]

Julian Aguiar Called Up To Make Big-League Debut

The Cincinnati Reds recalled right-handed pitching prospect Julian Aguiar from Triple-A Louisville on Monday to make his major-league debut and start against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Aguiar, a former 12th-round pick and the team's No. 11 prospect per MLB Pipeline, gets the nod for his MLB debut after going a combined 5-4 […]

Noelvi Marte Sitting On Monday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte is out of the team's starting lineup on Monday for the series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Kevin Gausman at Rogers Centre. Santiago Espinal is getting the start at third base and will bat ninth in the order against Gausman. It's the second straight game that […]

Diamondbacks Place Ketel Marte On 10-Day Injured List

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed second baseman Ketel Marte (ankle) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a sprained left ankle and recalled first baseman Pavin Smith from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move. Marte has been battling a left-ankle injury for over a week now and will now get 10 days to rest up […]

Reynaldo Lopez Reinstated From Injured List, Will Start On Tuesday

The Atlanta Braves reinstated right-hander Reynaldo Lopez (forearm) from the 15-day injured list on Monday and optioned right-hander Jimmy Herget to Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Lopez will make his return and start in the series opener on Tuesday versus the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park. The 30-year-old first-time All-Star in 2024 has […]

Austin Riley Out 6-8 Weeks With Fractured Hand

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (hand) had an MRI exam on Monday that showed a right-hand fracture. Riley is expected to miss roughly six to eight weeks with the injury, meaning fantasy managers will lose him for the rest of the regular season. There's a chance the 27-year-old right-handed slugger could return to the […]