Nolan Schanuel Leaves Game With Knee Tightness

Los Angeles Angels rookie first baseman Nolan Schanuel (knee) was pulled from Monday's loss to the Texas Rangers in the seventh inning after fouling a ball off his knee earlier in the game. Manager Phil Nevin said he took Schanuel out because his knee was tightening up on him and Nevin said he noticed the […]

Michael Brantley Was Available Off The Bench

The Houston Astros didn't need him in their big win over the division-rival Seattle Mariners on Monday night, but manager Dusty Baker said before the game that outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder) would be available off the bench. Brantley didn't make his 2023 debut until Aug. 29 due to a shoulder injury that required surgery late […]

Arrest Warrant Issued For J.C. Jackson

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson violated the terms of his probation, and a Massachusetts judge issued an arrest warrant on Monday after Jackson failed to appear in court last Friday. Jackson was charged with driving 100 mph in Massachusetts in 2021 while he was a member of the New England Patriots. He never paid […]

Jets Could Add Another QB This Week

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh wouldn't say if the team planned on adding another quarterback this week, saying it was a question for general manager Joe Douglas. "Everyone is held accountable," Saleh said when asked with QB Zach Wilson ranking near the bottom of every major statistical category as a passer, if he's […]

Joe Burrow Officially Active On Monday Night

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (calf) is officially active on Monday night against the Los Angeles Rams after being listed as questionable to play. Burrow aggravated his right-calf strain in Week 2, an injury that kept him out for all of training camp and the preseason. The 26-year-old was able to do enough throughout the […]

Puka Nacua Active Against Bengals

Los Angeles Rams rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua (oblique) is officially active for the Monday night game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3. Nacua has been dealing with an oblique injury the last two weeks, but he was never really expected to be in any danger of sitting out. The 23-year-old has burst onto […]

Alvin Kamara Reinstated From Suspension

The New Orleans Saints officially reinstated running back Alvin Kamara from suspension on Monday. The Saints will be getting Kamara back for his 2023 debut in Week 4 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and it's good timing with Jamaal Williams (hamstring) on Injured Reserve. Rookie Kendre Miller led the backfield in the Week 3 loss […]

Brandon Aiyuk Seen At Monday's Practice

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (shoulder) was seen participating in practice on Monday. The Niners aren't required to release an official injury report this week until Wednesday, but it's a good sign that Aiyuk is back on the practice field after he was held out of last Thursday night's win over the New […]

Deebo Samuel Held Out Of Monday's Practice

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (ribs) was not seen at the team's practice on Monday. Samuel took a hard shot to his ribs in last Thursday night's blowout victory over the New York Giants, so his status for Week 4 against the Arizona Cardinals is somewhat in question. The 49ers won't release their […]

David Montgomery Listed As Limited

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (thigh) was listed as a limited practice participant on the team's estimated injury report on Monday after they went through a walkthrough. Montgomery didn't play in the Week 3 win over the Atlanta Falcons, but it seems as though he'll have a chance to return after missing just one […]

Christian Watson Listed As DNP Monday

The Green Bay Packers didn't have an official practice on Monday, but they listed wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring) as a non-participant on their estimated injury report after he missed his third straight game to open the year in Week 3. Watson has put in some limited practices in recent weeks, though, giving the impression […]

Jaylen Waddle Still In Concussion Protocol

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said that wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol on Monday. Waddle was ruled out for Miami's 70-20 record-setting win over the Denver Broncos in Week 3 on Sunday, but it sounds as though he's making progress and could have a chance to play in […]

Bengals To Bring Up Reid Sinnett To Active Roster

The Cincinnati Bengals are expected to elevate quarterback Reid Sinnett from the practice squad to the active 53-man roster for Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Rams, according to a source. It will give the Bengals more depth behind Joe Burrow (calf), who has been nursing a calf issue and is questionable for Week […]

Optimism Surrounding Joe Burrow's Monday Night Status

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (calf) went through a workout on Monday morning and there is optimism that he will play and that his status for Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Rams is trending in the right direction, according to sources. Burrow is campaigning with the coaching staff and trainers to play, but […]

Randy Vasquez Allows Two Runs In Relief

New York Yankees rookie right-hander Randy Vasquez came on in relief on Sunday in the 7-1 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks and surrendered two earned runs on three hits while walking two and striking out two in 2 1/3 innings after replacing starter Carlos Rodon. For the final week of the regular season, Vasquez is […]

Martin Perez Picks Up Second Hold Of Season

Texas Rangers left-hander Martin Perez came out of the bullpen in Sunday's 9-8 win over the division-rival Seattle Mariners. Perez entered the game after starter Nathan Eovaldi went five innings and worked 1 2/3 innings of his own, allowing two earned runs on one hit while walking two and striking out one to earn his […]

Marcus Stroman To Make Final Regular Season Start Thursday

Chicago Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman is set to make his final regular season start this Thursday against the Atlanta Braves. Stroman returned from the injured list on Sept. 15, but he's been used out of the bullpen in two of his three appearances since then, allowing four runs (three earned) on seven hits while walking […]

Jarred Kelenic Busy On Sunday

Despite recording just one hit in Sunday's 8-7 loss to the division-rival Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic was busy in the box score. He finished the day going 1-for-4 with two RBI, a run scored, a stolen base and a walk. Kelenic missed a good portion of the second half of the season […]

Julio Rodriguez Productive In Loss To Rangers

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez was on base often on Sunday in the close 9-8 loss to the division-rival Texas Rangers. Rodriguez finished the day 2-for-4 at the plate with a double, two runs scored, a walk and two strikeouts. The 22-year-old All-Star and last year's American League Rookie of the Year is now hitting […]

Esteury Ruiz Has Two-Hit, Two-Steal Day In Shutout Loss

The Oakland Athletics were shut out 2-0 on Sunday by the Detroit Tigers, but outfielder Esteury Ruiz was still productive with a 2-for-4 day with a double, two stolen bases and a strikeout at the plate out of the leadoff spot. Ruiz leads the American League with 65 stolen bases on the year, and he's […]

Aaron Judge's Playing Time To End The Season Up In The Air

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge said on Sunday that he has no plans of shutting it down with just one week left in the season. However, manager Aaron Boone was less definitive about it on Monday than Judge was, saying that he would talk to Judge about him playing the rest of the way. […]

Garrett Mitchell Could Return Tuesday

The Milwaukee Brewers haven't confirmed any official plans, but outfielder Garrett Mitchell (shoulder) could come off the 60-day injured list to rejoin the team on Tuesday. In eight games with Triple-A Nashville, Mitchell has slashed .188/.257/.250 with a triple and three stolen bases. He's gone 4-for-10 at the plate. The 25-year-old has missed the majority […]

Mike Williams Has A Torn ACL

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (knee) suffered a torn ACL in the Week 3 win over the Minnesota Vikings and is out for the rest of the season, an MRI exam confirmed, according to a source. It didn't look good when Williams needed help getting off the field in Minnesota on Sunday and […]

Giancarlo Stanton Not Playing Monday

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is getting the day off on Monday with the Arizona Diamondbacks in town. Aaron Judge is serving as the designated hitter and batting in the two-hole, while rookie Everson Pereira (hamstring) returns to left field and the nine-hole against Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly. Stanton is in a funk […]

Frankie Montas Could Return In Final Week

New York Yankees right-hander Frankie Montas (shoulder) isn't being ruled out for a potential return to the team for the final week of the 2023 season. Montas has been on the 60-day injured list all year after shoulder surgery this spring, but he's been working hard to make an appearance before the season ends. He's […]

Kevin Newman Activated And DFA'd

The Cincinnati Reds reinstated infielder Kevin Newman (oblique) from the 10-day injured list on Monday and then designated him for assignment. Newman missed over a month with an oblique injury and will now not be with the Reds as they look to somehow secure the final wild-card spot in the National League over the final […]

Oswaldo Cabrera Starting Again Against Arizona

New York Yankees outfielder Oswaldo Cabrera is making another start in right field and is batting sixth in the order on Monday against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Merrill Kelly. It will be Cabrera's 12th straight start for the Yankees, with most of his starts coming with rookie Everson Pereira sidelined due to a […]

Francisco Alvarez Dealing With Finger Contusion

New York Mets rookie catcher Francisco Alvarez (finger) appears to have avoided serious damage after getting hit on the fingers by foul balls in the game on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies. "Just a finger contusion," manager Buck Showalter said. "He's been getting hit a lot lately." With the Mets having nothing to play for […]

Tommy Kahnle Lands On 15-Day Injured List

The New York Yankees placed right-hander Tommy Kahnle (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Sept. 22) on Monday with right-shoulder inflammation and recalled right-hander Matt Bowman from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. Kahnle will now be forced to miss the final week of the 2023 regular season, but he should be fine […]

Ketel Marte Absent From Lineup On Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (illness) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday against the New York Yankees. Geraldo Perdomo is starting at the keystone and will hit in the nine-hole against Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt. Marte will miss his second straight game while being under the weather, but he's apparently feeling better […]