Chris Sale To Start Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale (shoulder) will start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday and will pitch three innings, according to manager Alex Cora. Sale is then expected to pitch again for Worcester next Sunday, Aug. 6. After that, the Red Sox will reassess his situation and decide if he'll be […]

Taylor Ward Lands On Injured List With Facial Fractures

The Los Angeles Angels placed outfielder Taylor Ward (face) on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with facial fractures and selected the contract of infielder Kevin Padlo from the minors in a corresponding move. Ward had to go to the hospital on Saturday after getting hit in the face by a pitch from right-hander Alek […]

Avisail Garcia Reinstated From Injured List

The Miami Marlins reinstated outfielder Avisail Garcia (back) from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and optioned outfielder Dane Myers to Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move. Garcia is immediately back in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers and left-hander Tarik Skubal, playing right field and batting fifth in the lineup. The […]

J.T. Realmuto Taking The Day Off Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is taking the day off on Sunday as the team faces the Pittsburgh Pirates. Garrett Stubbs will do the catching and will bat eighth in the lineup against Pirates veteran left-hander Rich Hill. Realmuto will take a seat in the series finale after going 3-for-15 with a double and two […]

Noah Song Designated For Assignment

The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated right-hander Noah Song (back) from the 60-day injured list on Saturday and designated him for assignment. Song recently started a rehab assignment in the minor leagues at the end of June, but he's been on the injured for all of 2023 to this point and could now be moving to another […]

Yandy Diaz Still Bothered By Groin

Tampa Bay Rays corner infielder Yandy Diaz (groin) returned as the designated hitter on Friday against the Houston Astros after tweaking his groin on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins. Diaz's MRI exam on Wednesday came back positive, but he acknowledged on Friday that he still felt tight and sore whether he's running, swinging or fielding. […]

Nestor Cortes Looks Good In Second Rehab Start

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (shoulder) looked sharp in his second minor-league rehab start on Friday for Double-A Somerset, throwing four scoreless innings over 49 pitches while allowing two hits, walking one and striking out five. The 28-year-old southpaw is expected to make his third and final rehab start at some point next week […]

Zach Neto Out Against Blue Jays

Los Angeles Angels rookie shortstop Zach Neto (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays after he was scratched from Friday's lineup with back stiffness. Neto returned for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers and went 1-for-5, but he continues to deal with back issues […]

Esteury Ruiz Triples In First Rehab Game

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz (shoulder) went 1-for-2 with a triple, a run scored and a strikeout on Friday in his first minor-league rehab game with Triple-A Las Vegas. Ruiz played five innings in center field on defense. Expect the 24-year-old speedster to play in a few more rehab games with Vegas before the A's […]

Mets Receiving Strong Interest Regarding Justin Verlander

The New York Mets are receiving strong interest from multiple teams regarding right-hander Justin Verlander, according to sources. The Mets would like to keep Verlander for next season, but there's belief from other MLB executives that the Mets might end up with an offer they can't refuse by Tuesday's trade deadline. The Los Angeles Dodgers, […]

Marlins Interested In Michael Lorenzen

The Miami Marlins are interested in Detroit Tigers All-Star right-hander Michael Lorenzen with the Aug. 1 trade deadline quickly approaching. The Baltimore Orioles have also been mentioned as a possible landing spot for Lorenzen, who will surely be dealt by Tuesday because of the fact that he will be a free agent after the 2023 […]

Shohei Ohtani Back In Saturday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (legs) is back as the designated hitter and is batting second on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Alek Manoah. Ohtani left early on Friday night for the second day in a row due to cramping in both of his legs, but he's good to go […]

Zay Flowers Making Strong Early Impression

Baltimore Ravens first-round rookie wide receiver Zay Flowers is already impressing coaches and teammates early in training camp. On the field, he's made an instant connection with quarterback Lamar Jackson. "I'm just nothing but impressed with everything he's done," head coach John Harbaugh said about Flowers. "You get the feel like he's not a rookie; […]

Dameon Pierce Wants To Reach 1,000-Yard Mark

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce wants to reach the 1,000-yard rushing mark in 2023 after falling 61 yards short of the mark in 2022 in his rookie campaign. "The expectation is to cap 1,000 yards. That's a goal I have for myself," Pierce said. "That's what I expect from me. [Bobby] Slowik expects that. […]

J.K. Dobbins Still On The Sidelines

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (undisclosed) was still watching the team's training camp practice in workout clothes on the sidelines on Friday. The Ravens placed Dobbins on the Physically Unable to Perform list to begin training camp, but they've been tight-lipped about what his injury is. The 24-year-old voiced displeasure with his contract earlier […]

Jordan Akins Dealing With Leg Injury At Camp

Cleveland Browns tight end Jordan Akins (leg) is missing his second straight day of training camp practice on Saturday with his leg in a sleeve. Akins has reunited with quarterback Deshaun Watson after the two played together with the Houston Texans, but he's currently not able to practice due to injury. The 31-year-old is excited […]

Ezekiel Elliott Visiting The Patriots

Two-time All-Pro running back Ezekiel Elliott is visiting with the New England Patriots on Saturday. This could impact the running back-needy AFC East, as well as the Dalvin Cook sweepstakes, since he and Elliott are considered the top backs available on the free-agent market. Elliott looked great in the videos he has posted recently of […]

Jeimer Candelario Says He's Fine

Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario (shoulder) said he's fine after leaving Friday night's game early after a collision with New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil. Candelario was briefly worried when he felt something in his left shoulder, but he was able to swing in the cage after leaving and would have been able […]

Shohei Ohtani Leaves Again With Cramps

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (legs) left the game early for the second straight day on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays due to cramping in both of his legs. He will be re-evaluated on Saturday, according to manager Phil Nevin. While it's good news that Ohtani isn't dealing with a more serious […]

Jeimer Candelario Injures Shoulder Friday

Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario (shoulder) was removed from Friday's game against the New York Mets early after colliding with infielder Jeff McNeil at second base. Candelario was in significant pain after the collision and was grabbing his shoulder while walking off with a trainer. The 29-year-old has frequently been mentioned as a trade […]

Joe Burrow Not Expected To Miss Week 1

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (calf) might miss another preseason after straining his right calf in training camp practice on Thursday, but it doesn't sound as though he's in danger of missing Week 1 of the regular season against the Cleveland Browns. Head coach Zac Taylor said it will be several weeks before Burrow is […]

Nolan Schanuel Promoted To Double-A

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel, the team's first-round pick in this year's MLB draft, has already been promoted to Double-A Rocket City, according to sources. The 11th overall pick is rising rapidly in the team's system already after playing in just five combined games in the Arizona Complex League and Low-A Inland Empire. […]

Justin Wilson Reinstated From Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers reinstated left-handed reliever Justin Wilson (elbow) from the 60-day injured list on Friday and moved left-hander Bennett Sousa (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. Wilson is joining the Brewers and will be making his 2023 season debut when he gets into a game after having Tommy John surgery […]

Jose Urquidy To Make Final Rehab Start Sunday

Houston Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy (shoulder) will make his fourth and final minor-league rehab start on Sunday for Double-A Corpus Christi. He made his third rehab start on Tuesday and tossed four scoreless innings and 53 pitches while striking out four and giving up just one hit. Before suffering from right-shoulder inflammation on April 30, […]

Brandon Crawford Should Return Sunday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (knee) received at-bats against a minor-league pitcher on Friday. He's feeling good and should return from the 10-day injured list to play on Sunday against the Boston Red Sox. Crawford's knee injury was never considered serious, leaving him in play to return from the injured list when eligible. The […]

Nick Lodolo Could Return In August

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (leg) threw a side session on Friday and will need more bullpen sessions before beginning a minor-league rehab assignment, but his target date for a return to the major leagues is now late August, moved up from September. The 25-year-old southpaw is no longer wearing a walking boot and has […]

Hunter Greene Hoping To Return On Aug. 20

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene's (hip) estimated return is set for Aug. 20. Greene is making progress after throwing a side session on Tuesday and a live batting practice session on Friday. The 23-year-old hard-throwing starter has a ways to go, though, as he's been on the shelf since the middle of June with a […]

Zach Eflin Plays Catch, Feels Better

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Zach Eflin (knee) said his left knee feels "10 times better" than it did on Thursday, a day after he was forced to leave his outing early against the Miami Marlins with left-knee discomfort. Playing catch on Friday went "better than expected," and he's "really optimistic" about continued improvement. However, it's […]

Nestor Cortes Making Another Rehab Start Friday

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (shoulder) is making another minor-league rehab start on Friday for Double-A Somerset. Manager Aaron Boone said the team will likely have Cortes throw in another rehab game before they activate him from the injured list. The 28-year-old southpaw made his first rehab start last Sunday and gave up a […]

Sixto Sanchez Throws Bullpen

Miami Marlins right-hander Sixto Sanchez (shoulder) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session on Monday in Florida and was scheduled to throw another 20 to 25 pitches on Friday. Sanchez experienced "slight shoulder soreness" after an extended spring training game and then threw a 20-pitch session in Florida on May 30 without any pain. After that, though, […]