Sam Darnold Still Learning The Offense

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Sam Darnold, who will be competing for a backup role with Trey Lance in training camp this summer, has received positive reviews during offseason workouts. The former third overall pick by the New York Jets recently said that he's still learning the offense. "It's been a work in progress," Darnold said. […]

Jameson Williams Is Motivated

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams, who will serve a six-game suspension to begin the 2023 season for violating the league's gambling policy, is being mentored by receivers coach and former nine-year pro Antwaan Randle El. "I don't have to motivate him much when it comes to ball. He loves the game and wants to […]

Josh Allen Says Stefon Diggs Situation Was Blown Out Of Proportion

When Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs was absent on the first day of mandatory minicamp last month, it caused a big stir in Buffalo, but quarterback Josh Allen is saying it was mostly blown out of proportion. "The media has blown this so far out of proportion. We are in rookie or minicamp. We're […]

Skylar Thompson, Mike White To Battle For Backup QB Job

Miami Dolphins quarterbacks Skylar Thompson and Mike White are expected to have an open competition for the backup job behind Tua Tagovailoa in training camp and the preseason. Due to injuries to Tagovailoa, Thompson played in seven regular season games (two starts) for the Dolphins in his rookie year and went 60-for-105 (57.1 completion percentage) […]

Hyun Jin Ryu Tosses Three Innings In Rehab Start

Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu (elbow) pitched in his first game action since having Tommy John surgery and allowed one run on four hits while walking none and striking out five in three innings in the Florida Complex League on Tuesday. Barring a setback as Ryu continues to build up his arm, he […]

Jose Altuve Dealing With Oblique Discomfort

Updating a previous report, Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (oblique) was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the visiting Colorado Rockies due to left-oblique discomfort, according to the team. It's the same injury that caused him to miss four games in early June, so this is definitely something that could cause Altuve to need a […]

Max Fried Throws Live Batting Practice Tuesday

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said that left-hander Max Fried (forearm) threw live batting practice on Tuesday, and it went well. When asked if Fried's next step would be a minor-league rehab assignment, Snitker said the team will see how Fried feels on Wednesday first. If the 29-year-old southpaw is feeling good and is cleared […]

Liam Hendriks To Throw Off A Mound This Weekend

Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said on Tuesday that relief pitcher Liam Hendriks (elbow) is scheduled to throw off a mound this weekend. Hendriks has already been playing catch as he recovers from right-elbow inflammation, and now he'll make the next step and throw a bullpen session this weekend. The 34-year-old Aussie got […]

Kodai Senga Pushed Back To Wednesday Against Diamondbacks

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga was originally scheduled to start on Tuesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, but he has been pushed back a day to Wednesday to give him some extra rest before next week's All-Star break. Right-hander Max Scherzer was moved up to the Fourth of July start, which will allow him to […]

Thairo Estrada Expected To Be Out 4-6 Weeks

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler said that infielder Thairo Estrada (hand) is expected to miss four to six weeks with a fractured left hand. The Giants put Estrada on the 10-day injured list on Monday after he was hit by a pitch on his left hand on Sunday, but he's obviously going to miss […]

Marlins Put Andrew Nardi On Injured List

The Miami Marlins placed left-handed reliever Andrew Nardi (triceps) on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with left-triceps inflammation and recalled pitcher George Soriano from the minors in a corresponding move. Nardi has been a pretty big asset for the Marlins' bullpen so far this year, as he's gone 6-1 with a 3.19 ERA (4.14 […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Dealing With Mild Oblique Strain

Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s (oblique) MRI exam showed only a mild strain in his left oblique. It's good news after the Marlins put Chisholm on the 10-day injured list on Monday, but the 25-year-old outfielder continues to be set back by injuries early in his career. He had been back for only a […]

Adam Wainwright Heads To Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals are placing right-hander Adam Wainwright (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list with right-shoulder inflammation, according to manager Oliver Marmol. Wainwright took his fourth loss of the season in the 15-2 drubbing by the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, and he allowed seven runs (four earned) on seven hits (two homers) while walking […]

Zack Greinke Leaves Start Early With Shoulder Injury

Kansas City Royals right-hander Zack Greinke (shoulder) left his start early on Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins in the sixth inning with right-shoulder discomfort. Greinke took his ninth loss of the year in 5 1/3 innings pitched before departing, allowing six runs on seven hits (three homers surrendered) while walking none and striking out three […]

Michael Brantley Shut Down From Baseball Activities

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder) has been shut down from baseball activities, according to manager Dusty Baker. Brantley continues to deal with issues related to his right-shoulder surgery from last August, and Baker recently said that the 36-year-old veteran had plateaued in his rehab. It's his latest setback after having labrum surgery, and it's […]

Framber Valdez To Start On Thursday

Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez (ankle) will make his next start on Thursday against the Seattle Mariners, according to manager Dusty Baker. Valdez suffered a setback with his sprained right ankle on June 20 and hasn't pitched since then, so he'll be entering his start this week on plenty of extra rest. The 29-year-old left-hander […]

Jeremy Pena Expected To Return Wednesday

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said that shortstop Jeremy Pena (neck) should be able to return to the starting lineup on Wednesday against the visiting Colorado Rockies. Pena missed his fifth straight game on the Fourth of July on Tuesday while dealing with neck stiffness, but it hasn't been a serious issue all along. Mauricio […]

Yordan Alvarez Could Start Rehab Assignment After All-Star Break

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (oblique) said that the team will decide if he's ready for a minor-league rehab assignment after next week's All-Star break. Alvarez also said he'll go to Seattle for next week's All-Star festivities, even though he won't be playing at all. The 26-year-old left-handed slugger took batting practice in the […]

Josh Naylor Not Playing Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor (wrist) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting Atlanta Braves. Naylor will start on the bench after injuring his right wrist on Monday. With the All-Star break coming next week, there's a chance we won't see the 26-year-old left-handed slugger until the start of the […]

Anthony Volpe Could Move Back To Leadoff Spot

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he's considered moving rookie shortstop Anthony Volpe back to the top of the order to try and get the team's offense going. Boone likes how Volpe has been controlling the strike zone over the past three weeks. Volpe got the start in the six-hole in the lineup on […]

Aaron Judge Does Some Light Hitting

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (toe) said he has started doing some light hitting in addition to playing catch. He said he has felt better lately, but he's still undecided on going to Seattle for this year's All-Star festivities next week. Judge started playing catch before games last week, and now he's graduated to […]

Jonathan Davis Dealing With Right-Knee Contusion

Updating a previous report, Miami Marlins outfielder Jonathan Davis (knee) suffered a right-knee contusion in Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Davis had to be carted off the field after landing awkwardly on his right knee while diving for a ball in center field, and he'll go for additional tests, including X-rays. Davis appears […]

Ty France Scratched From Lineup Against Giants

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France (undisclosed) was scratched from the starting lineup on Tuesday against the San Francisco Giants. France will now miss his second straight game after suffering an undisclosed injury on Sunday in a scary collision with Rays third baseman Isaac Paredes while running the bases. The 28-year-old shouldn't be out much […]

Jonathan Davis Leaves Game Early Tuesday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jonathan Davis (knee) was hobbled after diving for a line drive in right-center field on Tuesday against the St. Louis Cardinals and left the game early. Davis was checked out by trainers but was eventually carted off the field after landing awkwardly, and he could be dealing with a serious injury. Check […]

Nelson Cruz Designated For Assignment

The San Diego Padres designated veteran designated hitter Nelson Cruz for assignment on Tuesday. It comes as a bit of a surprise after Cruz had been serving as a pretty regular designated hitter for the Friars while mostly facing left-handed pitching. The 43-year-old Dominican is obviously past his prime and at the tail end of […]

Yu Darvish Expecting To Start This Weekend

San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish (illness) is expected to start in the team's next series this weekend against the New York Mets. He said he lost around seven pounds while dealing with something "viral," but it wasn't COVID. Darvish is close to 100 percent now and is aiming to make his first start since […]

Padres Put Michael Wacha On 15-Day Injured List

The San Diego Padres placed right-hander Michael Wacha (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to July 2) on Tuesday with right-shoulder inflammation. In corresponding moves, the team recalled left-hander Jose Castillo, right-hander Matt Waldron and infielder Matthew Batten from Triple-A El Paso and optioned right-hander Domingo Tapia to El Paso. Wacha has been dealing […]

Ketel Marte Out Tuesday Against Mets

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte will take a day off on the Fourth of July on Tuesday against the visiting New York Mets. It appears to be a normal day of rest for Marte. In his absence, Geraldo Perdomo will start at the keystone and bat leadoff for Arizona against Mets right-hander Max Scherzer. […]

Jose Altuve Scratched With Injury Tuesday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (undisclosed) has been scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the visiting Colorado Rockies. The Astros are saying that "a medical update will be available on him later today." It appears that Altuve may have injured himself during batting practice before Tuesday's contest, and he went into the clubhouse with bench […]

Jo Adell Back With The Angels

With Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) going on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, the Angels recalled outfielder Jo Adell and right-hander Gerardo Reyes from Triple-A Salt Lake. Right-hander Victor Mederos was optioned to Double-A Rocket City after Monday's game. Adell should see extended playing time in the Angels' outfield for at least […]