Astros Promote Jacob Melton To Triple-A

The Houston Astros promoted outfield prospect Jacob Melton to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, according to a source. Melton, the team's top prospect per MLB Pipeline, earned the promotion to Sugar Land by hitting .248/.307/.443 with a .749 OPS, 10 home runs, 10 doubles, two triples, 34 RBI, 19 stolen bases and 32 runs scored […]

MJ Melendez To Begin A Rehab Assignment On Thursday

Kansas City Royals outfielder MJ Melendez (ankle) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment on Thursday night with Double-A Northwest Arkansas. Melendez is getting closer to a return to the Royals lineup after spraining his ankle on July 14. If the 25-year-old can avoid a setback with his ankle at Northwest Arkansas, there's a chance he […]

Walker Buehler To Make Rehab Start On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Walker Buehler (hip) said the plan is for him to make a minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday. Buehler was encouraged by Wednesday's bullpen session and his overall progress since going on the 15-day injured list before the All-Star break. He feels like his delivery is in a […]

Chris Taylor Likely To Land On Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Chris Taylor (groin) said he felt his left groin "grab" while rounding first base in Wednesday night's contest against the visiting division-rival San Francisco Giants, and he'll undergo an MRI exam on Thursday. Manager Dave Roberts said the concern is "sort of high," and Taylor will likely land on the […]

Braves Reinstate Austin Riley From Paternity List

The Atlanta Braves reinstated infielder Austin Riley from the paternity list on Thursday and designated infielder Zack Short for assignment in a corresponding move. In addition, the Braves recalled right-hander Daysbel Hernandez from the minors. Two of the Braves' games this week were postponed due to inclement weather in Atlanta, so Riley ended up missing […]

Jorge Mateo To Miss Significant Time

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that middle infielder Jorge Mateo (elbow) will be out "a significant amount of time." "It's gonna be a while right now. It's so swollen and sore that it's gonna take some time trying to get the swelling out, and then he's gonna get some second opinions," Hyde said. Mateo […]

Adley Rutschman Sitting Out On Thursday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman is not in the team's starting lineup on Thursday against the hosting Miami Marlins. It's just a normal day of rest for the All-Star backstop in a matinee game after a night contest. James McCann will be behind the plate and will bat in the nine-hole for the O's against […]

Game 2 Of Reds-Braves Doubleheader Postponed

Game 2 of a scheduled doubleheader between the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves on Wednesday has been postponed due to forecasted inclement weather in Atlanta. The game has been rescheduled for Monday, Sept. 9, and a start time for the contest will be announced at a future date. With tons of rain in the Atlanta […]

Dominic Canzone Expected To Return In Mid-August

Seattle Mariners outfielder Dominic Canzone (groin) is expected to return from the 10-day injured list in mid-August. Manager Scott Servais said last weekend that Canzone is still a few weeks away from starting a minor-league rehab assignment, so the updated timeline makes sense. The 26-year-old outfielder has been sidelined since July 10 with a right-groin […]

J.P. Crawford Expected To Miss 4-6 Weeks

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (finger) is expected to be out for four to six weeks after being placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Crawford fractured his right pinkie finger when he was hit by a pitch in Monday's series opener against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels. The good news is that the […]

Julio Rodriguez Likely To Be Out Beyond 10 Days

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (ankle) will be re-evaluated at the 10-day mark after being placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday due to a right high-ankle sprain that he suffered on Sunday while trying to make a leaping grab on the center field wall against the Houston Astros. Rodriguez appears likely to be […]

Connor Norby Could Join Orioles In Miami

Baltimore Orioles infield prospect Connor Norby is headed to Miami as a precaution after infielder Jorge Mateo suffered an elbow injury on Tuesday during a collision with teammate Gunnar Henderson, according to a source. Norby, the team's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, made his big-league debut earlier this year but only appeared in four […]

Astros Optimistic Kyle Tucker Will Be Back Before September

The Houston Astros are optimistic that outfielder Kyle Tucker (shin) will be back before September. "I'd be really disappointed if it was September but we're optimistic that it'll be before September," general manager Dana Brown said on Tucker's timeline. It's been a bit of a mystery as to why Tucker still hasn't returned after fouling […]

Mike Trout Could Play In Rehab Game On Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington said that there's still a chance that outfielder Mike Trout (knee) will serve as the designated hitter in a minor-league rehab game on Wednesday for Triple-A Salt Lake. Trout was pulled from his first rehab game with the Bees on Tuesday night after just one at-bat due to soreness […]

Bryan Reynolds Is Fine, Will Travel With Team To Arizona

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton said that outfielder Bryan Reynolds (back), who was scratched from Wednesday's series finale against the visiting division-rival St. Louis Cardinals, is fine. Reynolds was moving around like he normally would by the end of Wednesday's game. His back "locked up on him" while he was getting out of his car […]

Byron Buxton Leaves Early After Being Hit By Pitch

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (forearm) left Wednesday's series finale early against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies after being hit by a pitch on his right forearm in the seventh inning. Buxton stayed in to run the bases but was replaced in center field the following inning by Austin Martin. It was announced on the telecast […]

Gleyber Torres Hitting Leadoff On Wednesday

New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres will start at second base and bat leadoff for the Yankees on Wednesday against the visiting New York Mets and left-hander Sean Manaea. It will be the first time that Torres has appeared atop the Yankees' batting order since April 9. The 27-year-old Venezuelan infielder is having a […]

Cody Bellinger Could Return For Upcoming Road Trip

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger (finger) was scheduled to hit and throw at Wrigley Field before Wednesday's series finale against the visiting division-rival Milwaukee Brewers. Manager Craig Counsell said Bellinger could be activated from the 10-day injured list as soon as the team's upcoming road trip, which begins on Friday in Kansas City against the […]

Ross Stripling To Be Activated And Start On Thursday

Oakland Athletics right-hander Ross Stripling (elbow) will be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Thursday's series opener on the road in Anaheim against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels, according to manager Mark Kotsay. Not only was Stripling not a viable fantasy option in mixed fantasy leagues earlier this year before his injury, but […]

Kenny Rosenberg To Make First Start Of The Season On Thursday

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Kenny Rosenberg will make his first start of the season in Thursday's series opener against the visiting Oakland Athletics. Rosenberg will be making just his fifth career start since debuting for the Halos in 2022. The 29-year-old southpaw has made only two appearances out of the bullpen in the big leagues […]

Anthony Rendon Out For Angels

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon is not in the team's starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale on the road in Seattle against the division-rival Mariners. With Rendon retreating to the bench for this one, Luis Rengifo will start at the hot corner and will bat second for the Halos versus Mariners right-hander Luis […]

Charlie Blackmon On The Bench For Series Finale

Colorado Rockies outfielder/designated hitter Charlie Blackmon is taking the day off for Wednesday's series finale at Coors Field against the visiting Boston Red Sox. Kris Bryant is serving as the DH and is hitting fifth, while Jake Cave is starting in right field and batting in the two-hole for the Rockies against Red Sox right-hander […]

Ryan McMahon Returns For Rockies

Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon (finger) is back at third base and is hitting cleanup for the Rockies in Wednesday's series finale against the visiting Boston Red Sox and right-hander Nick Pivetta. McMahon will return to action after missing Tuesday's contest due to a jammed finger that he suffered in Monday's season opener. Fantasy […]

Season-Ending Back Surgery On The Table For Christian Yelich

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) will see a spine specialist on Thursday to discuss his next steps, including the possibility of season-ending back surgery. Yelich was put on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday for the second time this year due to lower-back inflammation, but the 32-year-old veteran has had back issues beyond just […]

Sal Frelick Out On Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick will take a seat on Wednesday for the series finale at Wrigley Field against the division-rival Chicago Cubs. With Frelick getting the day off, Blake Perkins will start in center field and bat ninth, with Garrett Mitchell moving to right field while batting sixth against Cubs left-hander Justin Steele. The […]

Breece Hall Sees Work In 11-On-11 Drills

New York Jets running back Breece Hall (lower body), who was dealing with an undisclosed lower-body issue during offseason workouts, took part in 11-on-11 drills during training camp practice on Wednesday. It's a great sign for Hall after he was held out as a precaution during OTAs and minicamp earlier this offseason. The 23-year-old former […]

Lamar Jackson Back On The Practice Field

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (illness) is back on the practice field at training camp on Wednesday. Jackson came down with a pretty serious illness over the weekend and missed a few days of practice, but he's back with the team now and will likely be eased into workouts early in camp. While the 27-year-old […]

Brandon Graham Says This Is His Last Year

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham made it clear at training camp on Wednesday that the 2024 season will be his last year in the league. Graham signed a one-year deal in the offseason with the Eagles for what will be his 15th and final season in the NFL. The 36-year-old veteran was the 13th […]

Jameson Williams Looks Like A Different Player

The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner writes that Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams looks like a completely different player from a year ago early in training camp. Williams looks stronger through the middle and more explosive with better body control in the air and near the sidelines. Head coach Dan Campbell already said earlier this offseason […]

Justin Watson Injures His Foot On Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justin Watson (foot) left training camp practice early on Wednesday with a foot injury, according to multiple reporters on the scene. The 28-year-old wideout is entering his third year with the Chiefs. He finished third on the team in 2023 with 460 yards on 27 receptions while scoring three touchdowns, […]