Taylor Ward's 2023 Season Is Over

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (face) suffered facial fractures on July 29 when he was hit in the face by a pitch, and he underwent surgery on Aug. 4 to reconstruct his left orbital bone and have internal splints placed in his nose. The Angles moved him to the 60-day injured list on July […]

Logan O'Hoppe To Start Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels rookie catcher Logan O'Hoppe (shoulder) will start a minor-league rehab assignment with Single-A Inland Empire on Tuesday after he progressed to taking batting practice indoors on July 29. O'Hoppe is likely to need the full 20 days on his rehab assignment before he's activated from the injured list. He was diagnosed with […]

Mike Trout Has Progressed To Soft Toss

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) did some "really light, dry swings" with a fungo bat on July 26, and manager Phil Nevin said it was "very encouraging." Trout took dry swings with a regular bat for the first time on July 31, and Nevin said that Trout progressed to swings off soft toss […]

Rays Hope Tyler Glasnow Can Return Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that right-hander Tyler Glasnow (back) received an injection in his back and will now be shut down for two days. The team is hoping that Glasnow can return to pitch on Saturday in a plus matchup against the Cleveland Guardians. The 29-year-old was scratched from his last scheduled […]

Cedric Mullins Getting Close To A Return

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins (groin) is playing in another minor-league rehab game on Tuesday night with Double-A Bowie and is "getting really close" to a return from the injured list, according to manager Brandon Hyde. There's a chance that this could be Mullins' third and final rehab game before he returns to Baltimore. The […]

Mariners Not Concerned With Bryan Woo

There are "no real concerns" with Seattle Mariners rookie right-hander Bryan Woo's right-forearm inflammation, according to general manager Justin Hollander. The Mariners put him on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday out of "an abundance of caution." Woo felt more sore than usual coming out of his last start on Thursday, leading to Tuesday's move […]

Cade Marlowe Resting Against Padres

Seattle Mariners rookie outfielder Cade Marlowe is taking a day off on Tuesday against the visiting San Diego Padres. With Marlowe on the bench, fellow rookie Dominic Canzone is starting in left field and batting seventh against Padres right-hander Nick Martinez in the series opener. The left-handed-hitting Marlowe will remain interesting in deep-mixed leagues until […]

Brendan Rodgers Scratched With Hamstring Injury

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (hamstring) was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Milwaukee Brewers and will likely rest on Wednesday as well. Manager Bud Black said that Rodgers tweaked his right hamstring when he went to his right for a grounder on Monday and threw across his body in the first inning. Alan […]

Tim Anderson Not Playing Tuesday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (forearm) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting New York Yankees. Elvis Andrus will take his place at the 6 and will hit leadoff for the White Sox against Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt. Anderson, who is appealing a six-game suspension for his involvement in a […]

Zack Greinke Back On the Injured List

The Kansas City Royals placed right-hander Zack Greinke (elbow) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 7) on Tuesday with right posterior elbow soreness and recalled left-hander Taylor Hearn from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. Greinke doesn't have much left in the tank at this point in his 39-year-old body. There's really nothing […]

Eddy Pineiro Could Miss Preseason Time

Carolina Panthers kicker Eddy Pineiro (groin) could miss some time in the preseason with a groin injury. As a result, the team added Matthew Wright after a pre-practice workout at training camp on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, the Panthers waived undrafted rookie offensive tackle BJ Wilson. As long as Pineiro doesn't suffer a setback, […]

Trey McBride Back On The Field Tuesday

Arizona Cardinals second-year tight end Trey McBride (undisclosed) returned to training camp practice on Tuesday after missing some time in the last week with an undisclosed injury. McBride's absence has been notable, as he has been the team's No. 1 tight end with Zach Ertz (knee) currently on the Physically Unable to Perform list. The […]

Mac Jones Not Expected To Play Thursday In Preseason Opener

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones is not expected to play in the team's preseason opener on Thursday against the Houston Texans. It shouldn't come as much of a surprise, but Jones should see some work later in the preseason. With Jones unlikely to play this week, Bailey Zappe, Trace McSorley and Malik Cunningham will […]

Cooper Kupp Puts In A Workout At Camp

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (hamstring) got in a workout with the strength and conditioning staff during the first part of training camp practice on Tuesday. Kupp hasn't been able to get back to practice yet after suffering a hamstring injury on Aug. 1, but he's at least getting some activity in as […]

Tyler Lockett Gets In Some Work Tuesday

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (undisclosed) got some team snaps on Tuesday at training camp after he was held out on Monday with some minor tightness, according to head coach Pete Carroll. There's really nothing to see here. The 30-year-old veteran should be just fine, although he probably won't play in the team's preseason […]

Tank Bigsby Continues To Receive Praise

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Tank Bigsby has done nothing but impress the coaching staff in training camp this summer. "Outside of the size, speed, athleticism, and all that this kid is a sponge. He's really a smart, young running back. He understands defense," head coach Doug Pederson said. Travis Etienne Jr. rushed for over […]

Kareem Hunt To Meet With Colts

Free-agent running back Kareem Hunt had what was called "a great visit with the Saints" and is now on his way to meet with the Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday, according to a source. Hunt met with New Orleans this week, and a report even surfaced on Tuesday that he's expected to sign with the Saints. […]

John Harbaugh Expects J.K. Dobbins Back Soon

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said on Tuesday that he expects running back J.K. Dobbins back soon. "The ball is in J.K.'s court. I do expect him back soon," Harbaugh said. Dobbins is currently on the Physically Unable to Perform list with an undisclosed injury, but his absence at training camp is likely more […]

Trevor Story Hitting In Three-Hole In Season Debut

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) is starting at shortstop and is hitting in the three-hole for Boston in his 2023 season debut on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals and right-hander Brady Singer. Story was activated from the 60-day injured list earlier on Tuesday after finally recovering from surgery on his right elbow […]

Justin Turner Resting Tuesday

Boston Red Sox infielder/designated hitter Justin Turner will take the day off on Tuesday against the visiting Kansas City Royals. Outfielder Masataka Yoshida will serve as the team's designated hitter and will bat second against Royals right-hander Brady Singer. Turner has missed some time recently with a left-heel contusion, but he was able to serve […]

Matt Chapman Retreats To The Bench

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman will start Tuesday's contest against the Cleveland Guardians on the bench. It's a normal day of rest after he went hitless in four at-bats on Monday with two strikeouts against Cleveland. Santiago Espinal will draw the start at the hot corner and will hit eighth for the Jays […]

Francisco Alvarez Not Starting Against Cubs

New York Mets rookie catcher Francisco Alvarez is taking the day off on Tuesday against the visiting Chicago Cubs. With Alvarez out, Omar Narvaez will do the catching and will hit in the eight-hole against Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon. It's just a regular day off for Alvarez, who has become the team's regular backstop by […]

Salvador Perez Back Behind The Plate Tuesday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (hand) is doing the catching and is batting cleanup for the Royals on Tuesday against right-hander Kutter Crawford and the Boston Red Sox. Perez suffered a left-hand bruise after getting hit by a pitch on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies, but he's fine now and ready to roll. The […]

Sean Murphy Resting Up

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy won't start the game for the Braves on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Travis d'Arnaud is catching right-hander Yonny Chirinos and will hit fifth in the batting order against Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller. The Braves continue to keep the 28-year-old fresh behind the plate as he splits playing time with […]

Austin Hays Back In O's Lineup

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays is back in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday, starting in left field and batting cleanup against the visiting Houston Astros and left-hander Framber Valdez. Hays has missed the last two games due to general soreness, but he'll return for fantasy managers on Tuesday after the team's scheduled off day […]

Chas McCormick Absent From Astros Lineup

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick is taking the day off on Tuesday with the team facing the Baltimore Orioles. Jake Meyers is in center field and is batting eighth in the order against Orioles rookie right-hander Grayson Rodriguez. Yordan Alvarez is in left field and Yainer Diaz draws into the lineup as the designated hitter. […]

Tyler Stephenson Getting A Breather Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson is taking the day off on Tuesday against the visiting Miami Marlins. In his absence, Luke Maile is doing the catching and is hitting ninth against Marlins left-hander Braxton Garrett. Stephenson's disappointing 2023 campaign continues, as he's now gone 10-for-52 (.192) with a homer, a double, two RBI, 12 strikeouts […]

Jorge Soler Hitting Leadoff Tuesday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jorge Soler is serving as the designated hitter and batting leadoff for the Fish on Tuesday against Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luke Weaver. It will be Soler's first time batting leadoff for Miami in 2023, and he'll push the hit machine Luis Arraez to the two-hole. The 31-year-old Cuban slugger has just one […]

Javier Baez Back In Action Against Twins

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (personal) is back at shortstop and is hitting sixth in the batting order on Tuesday against the visiting Minnesota Twins and right-hander Sonny Gray. Baez was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to a death in the family and is just now returning on Tuesday. The 30-year-old Puerto Rican slugger has […]

Max Kepler Out Of Tuesday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (foot) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers. Kepler was hit by a pitch on his right foot late in Monday's game and had to leave the contest, so it shouldn't be much of a surprise that he's out on Tuesday, especially with the Twins […]