Luke Raley Sitting On Monday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Luke Raley is not in the team's starting lineup on Monday for the start of a series against the San Francisco Giants. The Giants are using right-hander Ryan Walker as an opener, but lefty Sean Manaea will work as the bulk pitcher out of the bullpen. Harold Ramirez is serving as […]

Gary Sanchez Getting A Breather Against O's

San Diego Padres catcher Gary Sanchez will take a seat on Monday for the start of a series against the visiting Baltimore Orioles. Luis Campusano will do the catching for right-hander Yu Darvish while batting seventh against Orioles rookie right-hander Grayson Rodriguez. Sanchez hasn't been playing as regularly behind the dish with Campusano around, but […]

Charlie Blackmon Activated And Starting Monday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon (hand) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Monday and he's immediately in the starting lineup, serving as the designated hitter and batting leadoff against Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly. Blackmon is returning after a two-month stint on the injured list due to a fractured right hand, but he'll […]

Maikel Garcia Back In Lineup Against Mariners

Kansas City Royals rookie infielder Maikel Garcia (upper body) is starting at third base and batting leadoff on Monday against the visiting Seattle Mariners and right-hander Logan Gilbert. Garcia is feeling good enough to play on Monday after missing the team's last two games over the weekend. After playing in just nine games in his […]

Nolan Gorman Scratched With Tight Back

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Nolan Gorman (back) has been scratched from Monday's starting lineup against the Oakland Athletics due to lower-back tightness. Taylor Motter will now play second base and bat ninth in the order against A's left-hander JP Sears. Back tightness has kept Gorman out before this year, so hopefully this doesn't develop into […]

Jonah Heim Gets A Breather Against Angels

Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim will be given the day off on Monday against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels. Heim just returned from the injured list due to a torn tendon sheath in his wrist on Sunday, so the Rangers are going to ease him back into starting catching duties. Mitch Garver will catch right-hander […]

C.J. Cron Still Absent On Monday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman C.J. Cron (back) remains out of action on Monday with the team taking on the division-rival Texas Rangers. Mike Moustakas will get the start at first base and will hit cleanup for the Halos against Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer. Monday will be the second straight game that Cron will start […]

DJ LeMahieu Back In Yankees Lineup

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (calf) has returned to the team's starting lineup on Monday and is playing first base and batting sixth in the order against Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried. This will be LeMahieu's first action since being scratched from last Wednesday's lineup with a tight calf. The 35-year-old veteran infielder hasn't […]

Sean Murphy Retreats To The Bench

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy is taking the day off on Monday against the visiting New York Yankees. Travis d'Arnaud is doing the catching and will bat fifth in the order against Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt. Murphy continues to split playing time behind the dish with d'Arnaud in his first season in Atlanta. The former […]

Ozzie Albies To Go For More Testing

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said that second baseman Ozzie Albies (hamstring) is still sore and will undergo further testing on his injured left hamstring. Albies is out of the starting lineup on Monday against the visiting New York Yankees after leaving Sunday's game against the New York Mets early with a mild hamstring cramp. […]

Andrew McCutchen Taking A Day Off Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen will start Monday's game against the New York Mets on the bench. It appears to be a normal day of rest for the 36-year-old veteran. Bryan Reynolds will serve as the designated hitter and bat second, while Connor Joe gets the start in left field while hitting leadoff against Mets […]

Steven Matz Lands On 15-Day Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals placed left-hander Steven Matz (lat) on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a left-lat strain. Given the specific nature of Matz's injury and the timing with not much left time in the regular season in a lost year for the Cardinals, there's a chance we won't see Matz back at […]

Patriots Expected To Sign Ezekiel Elliott

The New England Patriots are expected to sign former Dallas Cowboys star running back Ezekiel Elliott to a one-year deal worth up to $6 million after his successful free-agent visit earlier during training camp. Elliott will give the Patriots more backfield help with the 2023 regular season quickly approaching. The 28-year-old looked washed up with […]

Mike Gesicki Leaves Monday's Practice Early Due To Injury

New England Patriots tight end Mike Gesicki (upper body) left Monday's training camp practice early with an upper-body injury that he suffered during a tackling drill against linebacker Jahlani Tavai. Gesicki walked off the field in pain with a trainer while grabbing under his shoulder pads and didn't return. It's unclear how serious the 27-year-old's […]

Ronald Darby Works Out For Titans

Free-agent cornerback Ronald Darby worked out for the Tennessee Titans at training camp on Monday, according to a source. The Titans are looking for some depth in their secondary with the 2023 regular season quickly approaching. Darby also took a visit to work out with the Houston Texans at the end of July, but he […]

Commanders Being Cautious With Logan Thomas

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said on Monday that the team is using "caution" with tight end Logan Thomas (calf) in training camp due to his injury. Thomas has been held out of practice in camp for the last week, but the Commanders don't think it's a very serious injury. It makes sense for […]

Zack Martin Restructures Deal, Ends Holdout

The Dallas Cowboys and All-Pro offensive guard Zack Martin reached an agreement on a restructured deal on Monday that will allow Martin to end his holdout in training camp and return to the team. Martin will now make $18 million in each of the next two seasons as one of the best guards in the […]

Terrace Marshall Jr. Tweaks His Back

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. (back) "tweaked a little something in his back" at training camp practice on Monday, according to head coach Frank Reich. Marshall had to be carted off the field, so this is certainly a situation worth watching this week at camp. The 23-year-old former second-round selection in 2021 improved […]

Jonathan Taylor Back At Training Camp

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle), who has been away from the team while getting additional rehab on his surgically repaired ankle, is back with the team at training camp on Monday, according to a source. However, Taylor remains on the Physically Unable to Perform list and his stance on wanting a trade has […]

J.K. Dobbins Activated From PUP List

The Baltimore Ravens activated running back J.K. Dobbins (undisclosed) off the Physically Unable to Perform list on Monday, according to sources. Dobbins is practicing at training camp for the first time this summer on Monday, and head coach John Harbaugh said Dobbins is "100% healthy," according to ESPN's Jamison Hensley. The Ravens never disclosed what […]

Jesus Sanchez, Joey Wendle Out Against Southpaw

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez and infielder Joey Wendle are both starting on the bench on Monday with the club facing Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez. Avisail Garcia is starting in left field and is batting seventh, while Jon Berti will handle shortstop and hit in the nine-hole on Monday against Valdez. Sanchez is hitting […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Getting A Day Off Monday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. is not in the team's starting lineup on Monday with the team facing left-hander Framber Valdez and the visiting Houston Astros. With Chisholm getting a day off, Bryan De La Cruz will make the start in center field while batting leadoff against Valdez. The oft-injured Chisholm should be rostered […]

Huascar Brazoban Going On Injured List

The Miami Marlins are placing right-hander Huascar Brazoban (hamstring) on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a left-hamstring strain and recalling pitcher Bryan Hoeing from the minors in a corresponding move. Brazoban will now be out until at least Aug. 29 after injuring his left hamstring during a relief appearance against the New York […]

Alec Burleson Sitting Against Lefty

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Alec Burleson is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Oakland Athletics and left-hander JP Sears. In his absence, Luken Baker will make the start at designated hitter and will bat eighth in the order against Sears. The 24-year-old left-handed-hitting Burleson will continue to sit against most southpaw, as […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Steals 55th Base In Loss

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. finished Sunday's 7-6 loss to the New York Mets with a 2-for-5 performance with a run scored, his 55th stolen base of the season and a strikeout. Acuna is having an MVP-type season in 2023 for the Braves, slashing an absurd .337/.421/.574 with a .995 OPS, 26 home runs, […]

Freddy Tarnok To Start On Tuesday

Oakland Athletics rookie right-hander Freddy Tarnok will make the second start of his rookie season on Tuesday on the road against the St. Louis Cardinals. Tarnok made his first career major-league start on July 26 against the San Francisco Giants and only went 2 2/3 innings, allowing three earned runs on three hits (one homer) […]

Randy Vasquez To Start Wednesday Against Braves

New York Yankees rookie right-hander Randy Vasquez is scheduled to start this Wednesday on the road against the Atlanta Braves. Vasquez has only made four appearances in the majors for the Yankees this year, with his most recent outing coming on Aug. 11 in relief against the Miami Marlins. He picked up his second win […]

Jake Burger Walks It Off Against Yankees

Miami Marlins third baseman Jake Burger was the hero on Sunday in the team's 8-7 walk-off win against the visiting New York Yankees. Burger went 3-for-5 on the day with two RBI and two strikeouts, and he provided a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth inning to complete a five-run comeback over New […]

Kutter Crawford Fans Two In No-Decision Sunday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Kutter Crawford picked up a no-decision in Sunday's 6-3 win over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Sunday. In the outing, Crawford allowed only two earned runs on three hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out two in 4 2/3 innings of work. Length has been an issue for the […]

Rays Place Wander Franco On Restricted List

The Tampa Bay Rays placed shortstop Wander Franco on the restricted list on Monday, which takes him off the roster, according to an MLB official. While he's off the roster, Franco will most likely be unpaid. The league has launched an investigation into social-media posts about Franco from Sunday that allege that he was with […]