Derek Carr Expected To Play In Preseason Opener

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen said that he expects the starters, including quarterback Derek Carr, to play in Sunday's preseason opener against the Kansas City Chiefs. Carr and the rest of the starters probably won't see more than a few series on the field. It will be the 32-year-old signal-caller's debut with the […]

Jerome Ford Injured Monday

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (hamstring) left Monday's training camp practice with a hamstring injury. It's unclear as of right now how serious Ford's injury is, so until we know more, consider the 23-year-old to be day-to-day at camp. When healthy, he's expected to serve as Nick Chubb's primary backup in 2023, giving him […]

Baker Mayfield To Start First Preseason Game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield will start the team's preseason opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to sources. Kyle Trask will then start the second preseason game against the New York Jets. The two signal-callers have been rotating first-team repetitions through the offseason and into training camp this summer. Most accounts of Tampa's QB […]

Tytus Howard Out 4-6 Weeks

Updating a previous report, Houston Texans right tackle Tytus Howard (hand) is expected to miss four to six weeks after having surgery on his hand on Monday, giving him a chance to return for the team's regular season opener on Sept. 10 against the Baltimore Ravens, according to a source. The 27-year-old starting right tackle […]

Trevor Story To Return Tuesday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) decided that he's ready and will be activated from the 60-day injured list on Tuesday. Story will make his 2023 debut against the Kansas City Royals after finishing up a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester. The 30-year-old looked good at the plate in 13 rehab games in […]

Marcus Stroman To Throw Bullpen Tuesday

Chicago Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman (hip) is set to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday. Stroman was placed on the injured list last week with a hip injury, but he could be back in the Cubs starting rotation when he's eligible to return on Aug. 16. It sounds as if the 32-year-old veteran may not […]

Luis Arraez Resting In Series Opener

Miami Marlins All-Star second baseman Luis Arraez is not in the team's starting lineup for the series opener on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds. With Arraez starting on the bench, Jon Berti is at the keystone and is batting leadoff against Reds left-hander Brandon Williamson. This will be Arraez's first game off since the All-Star […]

No Structural Damage For Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (hamstring) had an MRI exam on Monday morning that showed no structural damage to his right hamstring. He was able to do some running and will do baseball activities as tolerated, but he's not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds. Jon Berti will play […]

Brett Baty Sent Down

The New York Mets optioned third baseman Brett Baty to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday. With Baty sent down amid his struggles at the plate, it will likely mean more playing time for Mark Vientos at the hot corner in Queens. The 23-year-old Baty is hitting just .216/.289/.331 with seven home runs, 27 RBI and 33 […]

Starling Marte Goes Back On Injured List

The New York Mets placed outfielder Starling Marte (groin) on the 10-day injured list with a right-groin strain on Monday and recalled infielder Jonathan Arauz and outfielder Abraham Almonte from the minors in corresponding moves. Marte had just returned from the injured list on Friday from a bout with migraines, but he finds himself right […]

Carlos Rodon Placed On 15-Day Injured List

The New York Yankees placed left-hander Carlos Rodon (hamstring) on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a left-hamstring strain and reinstated right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga (elbow) from the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. The team also recalled left-hander Nick Ramirez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and designated right-hander Deivi Garcia for assignment in a corresponding […]

Emmanuel Clase Suspended For One Game

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been suspended for one game by Major League Baseball for his part in Saturday night's brawl with the Chicago White Sox, according to sources. Cleveland manager Terry Francona was also suspended one game. Both Clase and Francona will serve their one-game suspensions on Monday in the series opener against […]

Jose Ramirez Gets Three-Game Ban

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez has been suspended three games by Major League Baseball for his part in Saturday night's brawl with the Chicago White Sox and shortstop Tim Anderson, according to sources. Ramirez is appealing the suspension and will remain in the lineup at third base and in the three-hole on Monday against […]

Tim Anderson Suspended Six Games

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson has been suspended six games by Major League Baseball for his part in Saturday night's brawl with the Cleveland Guardians and third baseman Jose Ramirez, according to sources. Anderson is starting on Monday against the New York Yankees while appealing his suspension, so he won't have to sit out […]

Manny Machado Dealing With Hamstring Tightness

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (hamstring) remains in the starting lineup on Monday for the series finale against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Tony Gonsolin, but he's serving as the designated hitter for the second straight day while managing right-hamstring tightness. The 31-year-old All-Star tweaked his hammy running the bases in […]

Oneil Cruz Expected To Return This Year

Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said on 93.7 The Fan on Sunday that "all signs point to shortstop Oneil Cruz (leg) playing major-league games in Pittsburgh this season." However, Cherington added that Cruz is more likely to return in September, not August, as originally expected. The 24-year-old is walking without a limp and is […]

Guardians Claim Ramon Laureano Off Waivers From A's

The Cleveland Guardians claimed outfielder Ramon Laureano off waivers from the Oakland Athletics on Monday. Laureano will join the Guardians after the A's designated him for assignment over the weekend. A change of scenery could be good for the 29-year-old outfielder, and he could see decent playing time in his new digs. In his 64 […]

Triston McKenzie Making Progress

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Triston McKenzie (elbow) resumed a throwing program on July 28 and has played catch for five days now and hasn't felt any setbacks. McKenzie still has hopes of returning by the end of the season after being scratched from his start on June 16 with right-elbow discomfort. He's dealing with a right […]

Shane Bieber Has Been Throwing Pain-Free

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Shane Bieber (elbow) started a throwing program on Aug. 2 and has been pain-free. Bieber is dealing with right-elbow inflammation after going for an MRI exam on July 14. The good news is that he won't need surgery, so he can return again in 2023. Still, Bieber will need to gradually continue […]

Cal Quantrill Faces Live Hitters

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Cal Quantrill (shoulder) was cleared to face live hitters at Double-A Akron on Friday and reported back to Cleveland to see how he bounced back on Saturday. The Guardians are still in the process of determining his next steps. If all is well with the 28-year-old, he should be cleared to begin […]

Miles Mikolas To Return On Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Miles Mikolas will make his return to the starting rotation on Tuesday to face the Tampa Bay Rays after serving his five-game suspension. Mikolas was suspended for throwing at Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ on July 27. The 34-year-old will be on six days of rest this week, but he will […]

Clayton Kershaw To Start Thursday?

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) threw a bullpen session on Sunday. He typically throws bullpen sessions three days before he starts, which would line him up to make his return from the 15-day injured list to the starting rotation on Thursday against the visiting Colorado Rockies. The 35-year-old future Hall of Famer also […]

Corey Julks Optioned To Triple-A

The Houston Astros optioned rookie outfielder Corey Julks to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday. Julks will get sent back to the farm after going 13-for-70 (.245) with six home runs, 13 doubles, 32 RBI, 15 stolen bases and 35 runs scored in his first 86 major-league games (311 plate appearances) for the Astros. Those numbers […]

Max Muncy Returns To Lineup Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (wrist) is back in the starting lineup on Monday against the San Diego Padres and right-hander Seth Lugo, serving as the designated hitter and batting cleanup. Muncy took a pitch off his left wrist last Thursday against the Oakland Athletics and didn't start in any of the first three […]

Masyn Winn Dealing With Glute Strain

St. Louis Cardinals top prospect Masyn Winn (glute) left Sunday's game with Triple-A Memphis after the sixth inning with what president of baseball operations John Mozeliak described as a "mild glute strain." The 21-year-old was hurt after stepping on first base awkwardly, and he went 0-for-3 with a strikeout before being replaced at shortstop. For […]

Ryan Helsley Makes Rehab Appearance Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals reliever Ryan Helsley (forearm) made a minor-league rehab appearance for Double-A Springfield on Sunday and tossed a scoreless inning while giving up one hit, walking none and striking out one to earn a hold. He threw 14 of his 19 pitches for strikes in an encouraging outing in his first rehab appearance […]

Eury Perez Could Make 10 More Starts

Miami Marlins rookie right-hander Eury Perez could make up to around 10 more starts in his first season in the big leagues. Perez has already been sent to the minors so that Miami could monitor the 20-year-old's workload, but they will continue to carefully monitor his workload for the rest of the 2023 season. He […]

Tim Anderson Facing Multi-Game Suspension

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson had the day off on Sunday, but he's likely facing a multi-game suspension from the league for his fight with Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez on Saturday night. MLB didn't announce any discipline for the players on Sunday, but the teams expect to hear from the league on […]

Jose Ramirez Facing Multi-Game Suspension

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez is facing a multi-game suspension from the league as MLB sorts out discipline following Ramirez's brawl with Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson on Saturday. The teams expect to hear from the league on Monday, and fantasy managers should brace for being without Ramirez for an extended period. Ramirez […]

Ketel Marte Day-To-Day With Quad Tightness

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (quadriceps) left Sunday's game early against the Minnesota Twins with left-quadriceps tightness and he's considered day-to-day, according to the team. Before departing on Sunday, Marte went 0-for-3. The good news for the 29-year-old is that the team has a scheduled off day on Monday, so there's a chance he'll […]