Tyler Stephenson Getting Another Day Off Friday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Luke Maile will do the catching and bat in the nine-hole against Pirates right-hander Johan Oviedo. Since the All-Star break, Stephenson is hitting just .182 (10-for-55) with a home run, one double, two RBI, 14 strikeouts and six […]

DJ LeMahieu Still Not Ready To Return

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (calf) remains sidelined for Friday's contest against the Miami Marlins. With LeMahieu resting again, utility man Isiah Kiner-Falefa will start at the hot corner and bat leadoff for the Yanks against Marlins left-hander Jesus Luzardo. LeMahieu was scratched from Wednesday's lineup with right-calf tightness and will remain off the […]

Lawrence Butler Batting Eighth In Big-League Debut

Oakland Athletics rookie outfielder Lawrence Butler will be starting in right field and batting eighth in the order for his major-league debut on Friday against the Washington Nationals and right-hander Joan Adon. Butler is the team's No. 5 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and he's worth a look in deep-mixed and AL-only leagues for his power/speed […]

Nestor Cortes Goes Back On Injured List

The New York Yankees placed left-hander Nestor Cortes (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 8) on Friday with a left rotator-cuff strain and recalled right-handers Jhony Brito and Randy Vasquez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in corresponding moves. Cortes looked good in his first start back from the injured list last Saturday, but he'll […]

Jose Siri Sitting Out Friday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jose Siri is not in the starting lineup on Friday as the team faces off against the visiting Cleveland Guardians. In his absence, Josh Lowe will return after getting a day off on Thursday to start in center field and bat eighth against Guardians right-hander Xzavion Curry. Siri is hitting just […]

Alek Manoah Sent Back To Minors

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah has been sent back to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday. The team called up pitcher Hagen Danner in a corresponding move. What a frustrating year it's been for Manoah, who made his first All-Star team in 2022. He fell to 3-9 on the year after allowing four earned runs in […]

Davante Adams' Injury Believed To Be Minor

Updating a previous report, the injury that Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (shin) suffered in joint training camp practice with the San Francisco 49ers on Friday is minor, according to a source. Adams walked gingerly off the field after trainers put a sleeve on his right-shin area. Head coach Josh McDaniels also said […]

Davante Adams Injured Friday

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (leg) walked slowly toward the locker room at training camp on Friday and was favoring his right leg after he was checked out by the team's medical staff. Adams appeared to sustain a lower-leg injury on the first play of team drills during joint practice with the San […]

Orioles Reinstate Cedric Mullins From Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles reinstated outfielder Cedric Mullins (groin) from the 10-day injured list on Friday. In corresponding moves, the team optioned outfielder Ryan McKenna and right-hander Joey Krehbiel to Triple-A Norfolk and recalled left-hander Nick Vespi from Norfolk. Mullins will be returning to Baltimore after being out since July 15 due to a right-adductor strain. […]

Coleman Crow Has Tommy John Surgery

New York Mets pitching prospect Coleman Crow (elbow), the team's No. 29 prospect per MLB Pipeline, underwent Tommy John surgery and will be out until 2024. Crow was acquired from the Los Angeles Angels in June in the trade involving infielder Eduardo Escobar, but he hasn't pitched yet in a Mets affiliate's uniform. The 22-year-old […]

Jose Bautista Retires With Blue Jays

Outfielder Jose Bautista signed a one-day contract with the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday to retire with the team. Bautista spent 10 of his 15 big-league seasons with the Blue Jays and hit .253/.372/.506 with an .878 OPS, 288 home runs and 766 RBI with Toronto in 1,235 games played. In his prime, Joey Bats […]

Alek Manoah Picks Up Ninth Loss Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah labored in the team's 4-3 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday night. In four innings of work, Manoah allowed four earned runs on four hits while walking three and striking out six to pick up his ninth loss of the season. The 25-year-old hasn't been as bad as […]

Noah Syndergaard Picks Up First Win With Guardians

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Noah Syndergaard picked up his first victory with his new team on Thursday in a 4-3 victory over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays. Syndergaard allowed just one earned run on six hits while walking two and striking out five in 5 2/3 innings of work. The victory was also Thor's first since […]

Nick Castellanos Stays Hot With Another Long Ball

While serving as the designated hitter in Thursday night's 6-2 win over the visiting Washington Nationals, Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos went 1-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and a run scored. He's now up to 20 home runs on the season while slashing .276/.316/.470 with 72 RBI, seven stolen bases and 61 runs […]

J.T. Realmuto Goes Deep In Win Over Nationals

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto went 2-for-2 with a home run, two RBI, a run scored and two walks in the team's 6-2 win over the visiting Washington Nationals on Thursday night. Realmuto is hitting just .246 (87-for-354) on the year, but he has added 14 home runs, 46 RBI, 12 stolen bases and 48 […]

Nationals Moving To Six-Man Rotation

The Washington Nationals are going to experiment with a six-man starting rotation moving forward, which will help them manage the workloads of pitchers like left-hander MacKenzie Gore and right-hander Jake Irvin down the stretch. Gore was injured last year and has already tossed a career-high 117 innings this year. Irvin has also thrown a career-high […]

Kadarius Toney, Isiah Pacheco Won't Play In Preseason Opener

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (knee) and running back Isiah Pacheco (hand, shoulder) will not play in the team's preseason opener on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. Both players have been nursing injuries in training camp, so this shouldn't be any real surprise. The good news is that both Toney and Pacheco […]

Jalen Brooks Pushing For Roster Spot

Dallas Cowboys rookie wide receiver Jalen Brooks would be on the team if the roster had to be trimmed to 53 players right now, according to The Athletic's Jon Machota and Saad Yousuf. Brooks has been one of the team's top-six receivers at training camp this summer. He has good size and has looked comfortable […]

Kene Nwangwu Misses Preseason Opener Due To Injury

Minnesota Vikings running back Kene Nwangwu did not play in the team's preseason opener on Thursday night against the Seattle Seahawks due to an undisclosed injury. With starter Alexander Mattison also being held out, Ty Chandler got more run and made the most of the opportunity. Chandler saw 11 carries and gained 41 yards while […]

Raiders Signing Damien Williams

The Las Vegas Raiders are signing free-agent running back Damien Williams to an undisclosed deal on Friday. Williams will ink a deal to return to the AFC West after visiting with the Raiders last week. The Raiders are adding depth to their backfield with bell-cow back Josh Jacobs still holding out this summer due to […]

Andrew Beck Injured In Preseason Opener

Houston Texans fullback Andrew Beck (knee) suffered a minor knee injury in the team's preseason opener on Thursday night against the New England Patriots. Beck was seen limping after the contest, but he was able to jog on the sideline immediately after getting hurt. "Beck will be fine," head coach DeMeco Ryans said. "He banged […]

Logan Thomas Unavailable For Preseason Opener

Washington Commanders tight end Logan Thomas (calf) is unavailable to play in the team's preseason opener on Friday night against the Cleveland Browns. It doesn't come as a surprise, as Thomas hasn't practiced in training camp in the last week due to a calf injury. It's possible the 32-year-old won't be available for the second […]

John Means Throws Two-Plus Innings In Rehab Start

Baltimore Orioles left-hander John Means (back, elbow) had a minor-league rehab start for Double-A Bowie on Thursday and threw two-plus scoreless innings (28 pitches) while allowing one hit, walking none and striking out two. He retired the first six batters he faced before giving up a leadoff single in the third inning and being pulled. […]

Bryce Harper Leaves Early With Back Spasm

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman/outfielder Bryce Harper (back) left Thursday's win over the Washington Nationals early due to a mid-back spasm. Harper is undergoing further evaluation and should be considered day-to-day for now. Before departing the contest prematurely, Harper went 0-for-1 with a walk before being replaced at first base by Alec Bohm. Even if Harper […]

Brendan Rodgers Still Missing From Lineup

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday for the start of a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Alan Trejo will make another start at the keystone and will hit sixth against Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw. Rodgers is missing his third straight game and could be a […]

Marco Gonzales May Not Make It Back

Seattle Mariners left-hander Marco Gonzales' (forearm) status for the rest of the 2023 season remains unclear after general manager Justin Hollander said on Tuesday that the nerve irritation in his left forearm is still there. "Just the amount of time -- even if he felt great today, he would need a significant ramp-up, having been […]

Carlos Rodon Throws On Flat Ground Wednesday

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (hamstring) was able to throw on flat ground on Wednesday in Chicago, just as the Yankees hoped he'd be able to do after landing on the injured list on Monday with a low-grade left-hamstring strain. Rodon wanted to continue pitching through the leg injury, but the Yankees made the […]

Chris Sale Expected To Go Four Innings Friday

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that the team expects left-hander Chris Sale (shoulder) to make the start on Friday against the Detroit Tigers and go four innings. The Red Sox are bringing Sale back from the injured list after he made just two minor-league rehab starts, so it's no surprise that he'll be […]

Dameon Pierce Won't Play Thursday Night

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce will not play in the preseason opener against the New England Patriots on Thursday night. It's not a surprise that the Texans will keep their top running back out of the first preseason game. Pierce's next chance to play in the preseason will come on Aug. 19 against the […]

Ty Montgomery Unlikely To Play Thursday

New England Patriots running back Ty Montgomery (leg) was among those that didn't take part in pregame warmups on Thursday, making it unlikely that he'll suit up for the team's preseason opener against the Houston Texans. Montgomery has been losing valuable repetitions in training camp as he looks to lock up a complementary pass-catching role […]