Sam Darnold Set To Start In Week 1

With Minnesota Vikings rookie first-round quarterback J.J. McCarthy (knee) scheduled to under knee surgery, Sam Darnold is now squarely in line to be the team's opening-day starting QB in Week 1 against the New York Giants. Even if McCarthy was fully healthy, Darnold was expected to open as Minnesota's starting signal-caller, but the 27-year-old former […]

Dak Prescott To Return To Practice On Wednesday

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (ankle) was scheduled to take part in Tuesday's mock game. "If we were in pads today, he would practice," head coach Mike McCarthy said. Prescott will then return to a joint practice on Wednesday with the Los Angeles Rams. The 31-year-old has had some residual ankle soreness crop up this […]

Tavon Austin Hangs Up His Cleats

Wide receiver Tavon Austin officially announced his retirement from the NFL on social media on Tuesday. Austin was originally drafted by the St. Louis Rams with the eighth overall pick in 2013 out of West Virginia. He spent the first five years of his NFL career with the Rams before playing for the Dallas Cowboys, […]

Cooper Criswell To Rejoin Starting Rotation

Boston Red Sox right-hander Cooper Criswell (illness) threw a bullpen session on Tuesday. Criswell will take left-hander James Paxton's (calf) spot in the starting rotation, but manager Alex Cora isn't sure if he will be ready to go by Friday at Camden Yards against the hosting division-rival Baltimore Orioles. Criswell is eligible to return from […]

Nick Pivetta In Line To Start Thursday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Nick Pivetta threw a bullpen session on Tuesday and is in line to return to the rotation to start on Thursday at Camden Yards against the hosting division-rival Baltimore Orioles. Pivetta missed a month of action in the first half of the season due to injury. The 31-year-old is healthy now, […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Throws Bullpen, Will Face Hitters On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto (triceps) threw a bullpen session on Tuesday in Los Angeles on Tuesday that consisted of around 40 pitches, simulating an inning break part of the way through. Yamamoto will join the Dodgers in St. Louis this weekend and throw to hitters on Friday. The Japanese starter is progressing towards […]

Jacob Wilson Could Begin Rehab Assignment On Saturday

Oakland Athletics top prospect, shortstop Jacob Wilson (hamstring), will head to Triple-A Las Vegas to work out with the Aviators later this week and could begin his minor-league rehab assignment with Vegas as early as Saturday. Wilson made his major-league debut on July 19 with the A's and recorded a hit in his very first […]

Riley Greene's Rehab Assignment Pushed Back To Thursday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene (hamstring), who is currently recovering from a right-hamstring strain, completed another base-running session at Comerica Park on Tuesday and is scheduled to start a minor-league rehab assignment with the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens on Thursday. Greene was initially slated to start his rehab assignment on Tuesday, but apparently the Tigers […]

Ranger Suarez To Face Hitters Again On Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez (back) threw a simulated game on Tuesday and will face live hitters again on Sunday, either in another simulated game or at Triple-A Lehigh Valley for a minor-league rehab start. It puts Suarez in line to pitch sometime during the team's series against the Kansas City Royals from Aug. 23-25. […]

Byron Buxton's MRI Comes Back Clean

An MRI exam on Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton's injured right hip came back clean on Tuesday, according to a source, and he's considered day-to-day. Buxton was forced from Monday's win over the visiting division-rival Kansas City Royals at Target Field early due to hip discomfort and isn't in the starting lineup for Game 2 […]

Ketel Marte Absent On Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (ankle) is not in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday for the game at Chase Field against the visiting Colorado Rockies. Marte suffered an ankle contusion on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies, didn't play on Sunday, and then was removed early from Monday's series opener with the Rockies with […]

CJ Abrams Returns To Nationals Lineup

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (back) is starting at shortstop and is batting in the two-hole on Tuesday against the hosting Baltimore Orioles and left-hander Trevor Rogers at Camden Yards. Abrams will return to action on Tuesday after missing the three previous games due to back spasms. He'll be hoping to get things turned around […]

Harold Ramirez Designated For Assignment

The Washington Nationals designated outfielder/designated hitter Harold Ramirez and pitcher Jordan Weems for assignment on Tuesday and selected the contracts of infielder Andres Chaparro and right-hander Orlando Ribalta from the minors in corresponding moves. Ramirez will now be looking for his third team of the 2024 season after starting the year with the Tampa Bay […]

Nationals Call Up Orlando Ribalta

The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitching prospect Orlando Ribalta from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, according to sources. Per MLB Pipeline, Ribalta is the team's No. 28 prospect. The 26-year-old Cuban hurler began the year at Double-A Harrisburg before being promoted to Rochester. In his two minor-league stops in 2024, he's gone 5-1 with a 2.58 […]

Brad Keller Re-Signs With Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox re-signed right-hander Brad Keller to a minor-league deal on Tuesday after refusing his option to Triple-A Worcester, according to a source. Keller will now report to Worcester as minor-league pitching depth. In 20 2/3 relief innings for the BoSox this year, Keller has allowed 13 earned runs on 24 hits (three […]

James Paxton Dealing With Partially Torn Calf

Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton (calf) has a partially torn right calf and is running out of time to be able to pitch again this year for the Red Sox. Given Paxton's long history of injuries and reputation as a slow healer, it would be almost a miracle to see him back in the […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Good To Go

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (forearm) is starting at shortstop and is hitting second on Tuesday against the hosting division-rival Minnesota Twins and rookie right-hander Zebby Matthews, who is making his big-league debut. Witt underwent tests after Monday's series opener versus the Twins after being hit by a pitch on his left forearm, […]

Byron Buxton Sitting On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) remains out of action on Tuesday against the visiting division-rival Kansas City Royals at Target Field. Manuel Margot is making another start in center field and will bat seventh for the Twins versus Royals veteran right-hander Seth Lugo. The oft-injured Buxton was pulled from Monday's series opener against KC […]

Abraham Toro Out For A's

Oakland Athletics third baseman Abraham Toro is not starting for the A's on Tuesday against the hosting New York Mets at Citi Field in Queens. Darell Hernaiz will take his place at third base and will hit eighth against Mets right-hander Paul Blackburn. Toro is quickly losing playing time to Hernaiz in Oakland after struggling […]

Matthew Boyd Activated And Making Season Debut On Tuesday

The Cleveland Guardians activated left-hander Matthew Boyd (elbow) from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned right-hander Peter Strzelecki to Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move. Boyd will make his 2024 debut with the Guardians and start on Tuesday against the visiting Chicago Cubs at Progressive Field. The 33-year-old veteran has a decent matchup […]

Christian Scott Resumes Throwing

New York Mets rookie right-hander Christian Scott (elbow) has resumed throwing and played catch both on Monday and Tuesday. Scott threw another 35 fastballs at 75 feet on Tuesday. He'll next move to throwing from 90 feet after feeling good the last two days. The 25-year-old is hoping to avoid surgery after being diagnosed with […]

Mark Vientos Not Playing On Tuesday

New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos (ankle) is dealing with a sore left ankle and is not in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting Oakland Athletics. Veteran Jose Iglesias will take over at the hot corner and will bat seventh against A's right-hander Joe Boyle, who will be making his first […]

Zebby Matthews Making MLB Debut Against Royals

Minnesota Twins right-handed pitching prospect Zebby Matthews was officially recalled from Triple-A St. Paul and will make his major-league debut in a start on Tuesday against the visiting division-rival Kansas City Royals. The Twins' No. 6 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, has an opportunity to stick around in Minnesota's starting rotation for a bit if he […]

Angels Claim Nick Robertson, Brock Burke Off Waivers

The Los Angeles Angels claimed right-hander Nick Robertson off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals and left-hander Brock Burke off waivers from the Texas Rangers on Tuesday. Robertson allowed six earned runs in 12 1/3 relief innings for St. Louis earlier this year with two walks and 14 strikeouts before getting injured and being sent […]

Joe Boyle Recalled And Starting Against Mets

The Oakland Athletics recalled right-hander Joe Boyle from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday and designated right-hander Kyle Muller for assignment in a corresponding move. Boyle, who struggled to a 7.16 ERA and 1.73 WHIP in seven starts earlier this year at the big-league level, will make the start on Tuesday versus the hosting New York […]

Tommy Pham Taking A Seat Against Reds

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham retreats to the bench on Tuesday for the contest against the hosting division-rival Cincinnati Reds. Pham is in need of a much-needed break after collecting just one hit in his last four games over 14 at-bats. The 36-year-old veteran journeyman was acquired at the trade deadline in late July […]

Noelvi Marte Sitting On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds infielder Noelvi Marte is out of the team's starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting division-rival St. Louis Cardinals. With Marte out, Santiago Espinal will draw the start at the hot corner and will bat ninth against Cardinals right-hander Erick Fedde. Marte will get a day off after starting at third base in […]

Taysom Hill Could Play Up To Five Positions In 2024

The expectation is that New Orleans Saints super utility man Taysom Hill could play up to five positions this year -- fullback, running back, quarterback, tight end and wide receiver. It doesn't mean he'll play all those positions, but the Saints are keeping their options open. They want to get him traditional tailback/fullback work and […]

Saints Think They Can Get Alvin Kamara Back To Peak Performance

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamar's contract impasse hasn't affected his preparation for the 2024 season, and the Saints believe he can regain his peak performance. Kamara is still looking for his first 1,000-yard rushing season. "He's really embraced the change in the offense," head coach Dennis Allen said. "Fits his running style." The […]

Derek Carr Will Be Asked To Make Fewer Adjustments

The New Orleans Saints' goal for offensive Klint Kubiak this year is to play faster and simplify things. A big concern, at least on paper, is an inexperienced offensive line. Offensive tackles Trevor Penning and Taliese Fuaga and left guard Nick Saldiveri have a combined six NFL starts. Quarterback Derek Carr will be asked to […]