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Freddie Freeman Managing Quad Issue
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (quadriceps) tweaked his quadriceps muscle in Tuesday night's loss to the division-rival San Diego Padres, manager Dave Roberts said. "He's managing it." Despite the injury, Freeman is at first base and will hit third in Wednesday's series finale at Petco against Padres right-hander Randy Vasquez. The 35-year-old veteran […]
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Jacob Wilson Still Out on Wednesday
Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim. Max Schuemann will start at shortstop and bat ninth for the A's against Angels right-hander Kyle Hendricks. Wilson was scratched from Tuesday's loss against the Angels with a tight left hamstring and will […]
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Giancarlo Stanton Picks Up Two Hits in Rehab Game
New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) went 2-for-3 with three RBI and a walk as the DH in his first minor-league rehab game with Double-A Somerset on Tuesday. Because of tennis elbow in both of his arms, this was Stanton's first game action of any kind in 2025. The 35-year-old veteran power hitter […]
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Otto Kemp to Mostly Play First Base
The Athletic's Matt Gelb writes that the plan is for Philadelphia Phillies infielder Otto Kemp to play mostly first base moving forward. The Phillies want Alec Bohm back at third base. With Bryce Harper (wrist) currently on the 10-day injured list, Kemp got the start at first base in Wednesday's series finale against the visiting […]
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Joey Bart Starting Rehab Assignment on Wednesday
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced that catcher Joey Bart (concussion) is starting a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday. Bart is on the seven-day injured list with a concussion that he sustained on May 28, but he's been cleared from the league's concussion protocol and will resume playing in minor-league games this week. As […]
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Brendan Donovan Out on Wednesday
St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan (toe) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays at Busch Stadium. Nolan Gorman is starting at the keystone and will hit seventh against Blue Jays left-hander Eric Lauer. Donovan was pulled from Tuesday's loss to Toronto with discomfort in […]
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Aaron Civale Moving to the Bullpen
With Milwaukee Brewers pitching prospect Jacob Misiorowski joining the team's starting rotation, manager Pat Murphy said that right-hander Aaron Civale will move to the bullpen for now. Civale could return to Milwaukee's rotation again at some point this year, but for now he'll pitch in a relief role, which pretty much kills what little fantasy […]
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Christian Yelich Out Again With Swelling in his Wrist
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (wrist) is out of the starting lineup for the second straight day on Wednesday against the visiting Atlanta Braves with renewed swelling in his right wrist, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. It is from being hit by a pitch in Philadelphia on the team's last road trip. It sounds like […]
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J.K. Dobbins to Get Long Look at Third-Down Role
ESPN's Jeff Legwold writes that the Denver Broncos figure to give new running back J.K. Dobbins a long look in the third-down role ahead of Week 1 of the 2025 regular season. Dobbins has dealt with multiple injuries since being drafted in 2020, mainly knee and Achilles injuries, but he had career-highs in rushing yards […]
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Dillon Gabriel First Up in QB Drills Again on Wednesday
Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel was first up in team drills at mandatory minicamp for the second straight day on Wednesday and is going up against the first-team defense, according to The Chronicle Telegram's Scott Petrak. Fantasy managers shouldn't read too much into the Browns QB reps during offseason workouts, as head coach Kevin […]
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Jauan Jennings Expected to be Ready for Training Camp
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that wide receiver Jauan Jennings (calf), who isn't practicing during mandatory minicamp this week, is expected to be ready for the start of training camp in late July. The Niners are playing it safe with Jennings and Ricky Pearsall (hamstring) with Brandon Aiyuk (knee) not expected to […]
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Brandon Aiyuk Likely to be Placed on PUP List
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (knee) is likely to be placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list for training camp in late July as he continues his recovery from his ACL surgery, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Aiyuk also injured his MCL in Week 7 and missed the rest of the […]
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Garrett Wilson, Sauce Gardner Present at Mandatory Minicamp
New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson and cornerback Sauce Gardner, who are both seeking contract extensions this offseason, are participating in the team's mandatory minicamp this week, according to Newsday's Al Iannazzone. Wilson is entering yet another season with a new quarterback, this time his old college teammate Justin Fields. The 24-year-old former 10th […]
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Jazz Chisholm Jr. Leaves Early on Tuesday With "Neck Tightness"
New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (neck) left Tuesday's game early against the hosting Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium with "neck tightness," according to the team. Chisholm was replaced in the seventh inning at third base by Oswald Peraza after he stole a base in the sixth inning. The 27-year-old went 1-for-4 with […]
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Matt Vierling Resumes Throwing
Detroit Tigers outfielder Matt Vierling (shoulder) resumed throwing this week and is completing all other baseball activities on a daily basis, according to MLive's Evan Woodbery. Vierling was placed on the 10-day injured list on May 27 with right-shoulder inflammation and he received an injection last Thursday. The 28-year-old has been bothered by his shoulder […]
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Alex Lange to Throw Live BP on Wednesday
Detroit Tigers right-hander Alex Lange (lat) is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session in Lakeland, Florida, on Wednesday, according to MLive's Evan Woodbery. Lange was cleared to face live hitters after a successful bullpen session on Saturday. The 29-year-old has been on the 60-day injured list all year while recovering from lat surgery. […]
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Jose Urquidy Throws Another Bullpen Session on Tuesday
Detroit Tigers right-hander Jose Urquidy (elbow), who continues to recover from Tommy John surgery that he had in June of 2024, threw another bullpen session on Tuesday, according to MLive's Evan Woodbery. Urquidy tossed around 20 pitches in his previous bullpen on June 5 and is scheduled to ramp up his workload this week, according […]
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Zebby Matthews to be Shut Down for Around Two Weeks
Minnesota Twins right-hander Zebby Matthews (shoulder) has been diagnosed with a moderate subscapularis strain in his right shoulder and will be re-evaluated after not throwing for around two weeks, according to The Athletic's Aaron Gleeman. We'll have a clearer picture of when Matthews might be able to return from the 15-day injured list, but it […]
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Luther Burden III Expected to be Ready for Training Camp
Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III (undisclosed), who suffered an undisclosed injury back in rookie minicamp, is expected to be ready to go for the start of training camp in late July, according to head coach Ben Johnson. The 21-year-old second-rounder has yet to sign his rookie deal, too, which is also playing […]
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Colston Loveland on Track to be Ready for Training Camp
Chicago Bears rookie first-round tight end Colston Loveland (shoulder) hasn't taken part in any of the team's offseason workouts to this point after undergoing shoulder surgery in late January, but he remains on track to be ready to practice with the team in training camp this summer. The 21-year-old is nearly five months into a […]
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49ers Being Cautious With Ricky Pearsall
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (hamstring) was healthy to take part in mandatory minicamp this week, but the team is being careful with him and want him to be ready for training camp in late July. It makes sense for the Niners to play it safe with […]
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Kenneth Walker III Limited at Minicamp With Ankle Injury
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (ankle) has been limited during practice due to an ankle injury, according to head coach Mike Macdonald. "But he should be fine," Macdonald added. It seems that Walker is always dealing with some kind of lower-body injury. The 24-year-old has yet to play a full season in the […]
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Alvin Kamara Participating in Mandatory Minicamp
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (groin) was taking part in the team's mandatory minicamp practice on Tuesday. After missing voluntary organized team activities recently, Kamara is back on the field with the Saints. The 29-year-old five-time Pro Bowler missed the final three games of the 2024 season with a groin injury, but he […]
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Reese Olson to Throw a Bullpen on Wednesday
MLive's EvanWoodbery reports that Detroit Tigers right-hander Reese Olson (finger) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday. Olson threw a bullpen on June 7 and felt fine, although he hasn't been able to throw his changeup without irritation to his right ring finger that landed him on the 15-day injured list on May […]
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Alex Cobb to Make Another Rehab Start on Wednesday
Detroit Tigers right-hander Alex Cobb (hip) is scheduled to continue his minor-league rehab start on Wednesday and start for Triple-A Toledo, according to MLive's Evan Woodbery. Cobb, who has been out all year due to right-hip inflammation, threw 2 1/3 hitless innings in his second rehab start for High-A West Michigan on June 6 and […]
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Matt Chapman Dealing With Sprained Ligaments in his Hand
San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (hand) said that he will miss more than 10 games on the injured list with a sprained hand, according to the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser. Chapman had an MRI exam on Monday that showed sprained ligaments, but he's hoping to be back before the end of the […]
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Bryce Miller Could Return in 4-6 Weeks
After meeting with Dr. Keith Meister, Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller (elbow) will be shut down from throwing for two weeks and could be available to come off the 15-day injured list in four to six weeks if everything goes well. Miller will also receive a platelet-rich plasma injection in his troublesome right elbow. The […]
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Justin Martinez Lands on 15-Day Injured List With Elbow Sprain
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced on Tuesday that they placed right-handed reliever Justin Martinez (elbow) on the 15-day injured list with a sprained right ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow. Right-hander Christian Montes De Oca (elbow) was also placed on the 15-day IL, while right-handers Kevin Ginkel, Bryce Jarvis and Tayler Scott were all called up […]
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Nationals Call Up Andres Chaparro
The Washington Nationals recalled infielder Andres Chaparro from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday and optioned infielder Nasim Nunez to Rochester in a corresponding move, according to president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo. Chaparro will be making his season debut for the Nats when he gets into a game after missing the first two […]
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Craig Kimbrel Signs Minor-League Deal With Rangers
Veteran right-handed reliever Craig Kimbrel signed a minor-league deal with the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, a source tells The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. The Atlanta Braves recently recalled Kimbrel up from the minors but then designated him for assignment after just one appearance out of their bullpen. He elected free agency and has quickly latched on […]
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