Luis Rengifo Could Be Activated On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo (wrist) said he's doing "everything" on Monday like he would before a normal game and said that he could "maybe" be activated from the 10-day injured list before Tuesday's game against the division-rival Seattle Mariners. Rengifo resumed throwing, fielding ground balls and hitting off a tee on Friday, and […]

Jacob deGrom "Getting Close" To Facing Hitters

Texas Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom (elbow) is "getting close" to facing hitters, according to manager Bruce Bochy. deGrom will throw around 40 pitches in a regular bullpen session on Tuesday and again on Friday. Bochy estimated deGrom will throw three live batting practice sessions before starting a minor-league rehab assignment. The 36-year-old two-time National League […]

Carlos Correa In A Walking Boot

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (foot) was in the team's clubhouse on Monday before the series opener against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies in a walking boot. Correa said the boot will stay on for a few more days and he's unsure if he'll resume baseball activities immediately after that. He's hoping he's not out longer […]

Miguel Rojas Out On Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas (forearm) is out of the team's starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the visiting division-rival San Francisco Giants. Right-forearm tightness forced Rojas out of Sunday's series finale against the visiting Boston Red Sox early, and now he'll miss the start of the series against the Gigantes. The 35-year-old […]

Nolan Schanuel Returns To Monday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel (calf) is back at first base and is batting second for the Halos for Monday's series opener against the hosting division-rival Seattle Mariners and right-hander Bryce Miller. Schanuel left Saturday's game early against the Oakland Athletics with left-calf tightness and didn't make the start in Sunday's series finale, […]

Ezequiel Tovar Returns From Illness

Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (illness) is back at shortstop and is hitting second in the order for the Rockies for Monday's series opener against the visiting Boston Red Sox and right-hander Tanner Houck. Tovar didn't play in Sunday's series finale against the division-rival San Francisco Giants due to flu-like symptoms. He's not quite 100 […]

River Ryan Called Up To Make MLB Debut

The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled right-handed pitching prospect River Ryan from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday in order for him to start against the visiting division-rival San Francisco Giants in what will be his major-league debut. Ryan, who is listed as the team's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, missed the first two months in […]

Julio Rodriguez Not Playing On Monday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (ankle) is not in the team's starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the visiting division-rival Los Angeles Angels. Rodriguez nearly made a fantastic catch up against the outfield wall on Sunday but instead sprained his right ankle. The good news for the M's and fantasy managers is that J-Rod's […]

Rob Refsnyder Back In Red Sox's Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder Rob Refsnyder (shoulder) is back in left field and batting second for Boston in Monday's series opener at Coors Field against the hosting Colorado Rockies and left-hander Austin Gomber. Refsnyder returns to Boston's lineup after he was scratched from Sunday night's contest against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to shoulder soreness. […]

Joc Pederson, Geraldo Perdomo Out Versus Southpaw

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder/designated hitter Joc Pederson and shortstop Geraldo Perdomo are not in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the hosting Kansas City Royals with left-hander Cole Ragans toeing the rubber. Randal Grichuk is serving as the DH for Arizona and will hit fifth, while Kevin Newman is at the 6 and batting […]

Eloy Jimenez Retreats To The Bench

Chicago White Sox outfielder/designated hitter Eloy Jimenez will start Monday's contest against the hosting Texas Rangers on the bench. Gavin Sheets will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth for the White Sox against Rangers right-hander Michael Lorenzen. In just eight career at-bats against Lorenzen, Sheets is hitting .375 with a .944 OPS and […]

Royce Lewis To Start Rehab Assignment On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (groin) said he's been told he will start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday. Lewis resumed baseball activities during the All-Star break last week and is now ready for rehab games this week as he works his way back from a groin injury. The oft-injured […]

Trevor Larnach Out Against Lefty

Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach will rest on Monday against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies with left-hander Ranger Suarez on the mound. In addition to Larnach, Matt Wallner and Edouard Julien will hit the bench. Jair Camargo is serving as the designated hitter and batting seventh, Manuel Margot is in left field and hitting leadoff, and […]

Brandon Marsh Taking A Seat Monday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh will open Monday's series opener against the hosting Minnesota Twins on the bench. Weston Wilson will take over in left field for the Phillies and will bat eighth against Twins right-hander Bailey Ober. Marsh is hitting .290 (55-for-190) with all nine of his home runs this year against right-handed pitching, […]

Rece Hinds On The Bench Again For Reds

Cincinnati Reds rookie outfielder Rece Hinds is on the bench on Monday for the second day in a row against the hosting Atlanta Braves and right-hander Reynaldo Lopez. The Reds will use Will Benson, Stuart Fairchild and Jake Fraley in the outfield on Monday from left to right field, respectively. Hinds, the club's No. 15 […]

Michael Harris II Hasn't Graduated To Full Sprints

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (hamstring) continues to run but has not graduated to a full sprint yet as he rehabs his hamstring injury. Harris said his left hamstring feels good and he's just trusting the process and the team's timing to ramp back up. He's trying to avoid any and all potential setbacks. […]

Ignacio Alvarez In Two-Hole In MLB Debut

Atlanta Braves rookie infielder Ignacio Alvarez will start at second base and bat second for the Braves in his major-league debut on Monday for the start of a series against the visiting Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Hunter Greene. Alvarez was recalled from the minors to take the spot of Ozzie Albies, who will miss extended […]

Mark Vientos Sitting Against Marlins

New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos will take a seat on Monday against the hosting Miami Marlins. Vientos will receive the day off after starting in each of the team's last 12 games. With Vientos starting on the bench, veteran Jose Iglesias will move to third base and bat seventh, while Jeff McNeil starts […]

Michael Siani Out On Monday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Michael Siani is not in the team's starting lineup on Monday for the series opener on the road in Pittsburgh against the division-rival Pirates. In his absence, Lars Nootbaar will get the start in center field for the Red Birds and will bat in the six-hole against Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller. […]

Andres Gimenez Sitting Against Lefty

Cleveland Guardians second baseman Andres Gimenez will take a seat on Monday for the series opener against the visiting Detroit Tigers with tough left-hander Tarik Skubal on the mound. In addition to Gimenez, the Guardians are resting infielder Daniel Schneemann, catcher Bo Naylor and outfielder Will Brennan. Tyler Freeman is starting at the keystone and […]

James Paxton Designated For Assignment By Dodgers

Left-hander James Paxton is being designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday, according to sources. In his place, right-hander River Ryan is expected to be added to the 40-man roster in order to make his first big-league start on Monday versus the division-rival San Francisco Giants. The Dodgers don't have the space […]

Sam Darnold To Take Majority Of First-Team QB Snaps In Camp

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said that quarterback Sam Darnold will take the majority of the first-team QB snaps in training camp this summer, although rookie first-rounder J.J. McCarthy will get some first-team work as well. This isn't breaking news, as the Vikings announced in early June that Darnold, a former first-rounder himself, would […]

Dallas Turner Signs Rookie Contract

The Minnesota Vikings announced that first-round linebacker Dallas Turner signed his four-year rookie contract on Sunday in order to report for the start of training camp this week. The Vikings traded up with the Jacksonville Jaguars in April's NFL draft to take Turner with the 17th overall pick out of Alabama. The 21-year-old was one […]

T.J. Hockenson Starts Training Camp On PUP List

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (knee) will start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell. It's not a surprise, although O'Connell said Hockenson is "well ahead of schedule" with his rehab from ACL surgery in late January. The 27-year-old tight end tore his ACL at the […]

No Update On Possible Suspension For Rashee Rice

Kansas City Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt said that there has been no discussion with the NFL regarding a possible suspension for wide receiver Rashee Rice. A potential punishment from the league is still a ways off as of right now. Everyone is expecting the 24-year-old second-year pass-catcher to open the 2024 season with a multi-game […]

Xavier Worthy Out Monday With Illness

Kansas City Chiefs rookie first-round wide receiver Xavier Worthy (illness) missed training camp practice on Monday due to an illness. Worthy should be considered day-to-day this week and shouldn't be out long before rejoining the team at camp. The 21-year-old speedy pass-catcher also missed valuable time during OTAs and minicamp due to a hamstring injury, […]

Kadarius Toney Working As Running Back

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney was seen working as a running back during portions of the team's first training camp practice over the weekend. Toney had a disastrous 2023 season with the Chiefs, so perhaps the coaching staff is looking for creative ways to get the speedy wideout more involved this year. During […]

Joe Mixon "Fine" Despite Missing Practice

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (undisclosed) has been held out of training camp practice the last few days, but head coach DeMeco Ryans said Mixon "will be fine." "I'm not worried out Joe." It's not a long-term injury for the 27-year-old, so he should be 100 percent in plenty of time for the start […]

Daniel Jones "Ready To Go" For Training Camp

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (knee) expects to be full-go for the start of training camp this week after undergoing surgery on a torn ACL in his knee in November. Jones was not fully cleared during offseason workouts in the spring. He did not suffer any setbacks this summer that would keep him from […]

Caleb Williams Showing Improvement Early In Training Camp

The Chicago Bears have seen clear improvement from rookie first-round quarterback Caleb Williams in the early stages of training camp. Specifically, offensive coordinator Shane Waldron has seen improvement in Williams' operation of the offense, from learning the verbiage to using cadence as a weapon. The first overall pick out of USC in April's NFL draft […]