Tyler Stephenson Out On Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson will retreat to the bench for Wednesday's game against the visiting Chicago White Sox at Great American Ball Park. Veteran Jose Trevino will do the catching for left-hander Nick Lodolo and will bat sixth against White Sox right-hander Davis Martin. Stephenson got a late start to the 2025 season due […]

Harrison Bader Leaves Game 2 Of Doubleheader With Groin Tightness

Minnesota Twins outfielder Harrison Bader (groin) was removed from Game 2 of a doubleheader on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles early with left-groin tightness, the team announced. Bader was removed in the third inning after grounding out. He also had an injury scare in the Game 1 win at Camden Yards during a sliding catch […]

Ben Joyce Expected To Miss Rest Of Season After Shoulder Surgery

The Los Angeles Angels announced on Wednesday that right-handed reliever Ben Joyce (shoulder) is expected to miss the rest of the 2025 season after having surgery to fix his right shoulder on Wednesday morning. It's a blow for the hard-throwing right-hander and for an already weak Angels bullpen. The 24-year-old former third-round pick in 2022 […]

Josh Smith Returns For Rangers

Texas Rangers infielder/outfielder Josh Smith (back) is starting at shortstop and is batting leadoff in Wednesday's contest at home against the visiting Colorado Rockies and right-hander Antonio Senzatela. A sore lower back had kept Smith out of the lineup for the first two games of the series against Colorado, but he'll be back in there […]

Ryan Weathers Activated And Starting On Wednesday

The Miami Marlins announced on Wednesday that they reinstated left-hander Ryan Weathers (forearm) from the 15-day injured list and optioned left-hander Anthony Veneziano to Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move. Weathers will be making his first start of 2025 on Wednesday versus Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The 25-year-old southpaw will be quite risky in […]

TJ Friedl Not Ready To Return

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl (wrist) is not in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday against the visiting Chicago White Sox at Great American Ball Park after suffering a right-wrist bone bruise when he fell on Tuesday during a collision with teammate Elly De La Cruz. The left-handed-hitting Will Benson will start in center field […]

Alejandro Kirk Back Behind The Plate On Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (head) is back behind the plate and is batting sixth on Wednesday against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Ryan Pepiot at Rogers Centre. Kirk was hit by a bat while catching on Sunday against the Seattle Mariners and was held out for Tuesday's series opener against Tampa […]

Jace Jung Optioned To Triple-A

The Detroit Tigers optioned third base prospect Jace Jung to Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday and recalled outfielder Akil Baddoo from Toledo in a corresponding move, according to the Detroit Free Press' Evan Petzold. With Jung heading back to the minors for more seasoning, Zach McKinstry will make the start at third base and bat sixth […]

Spencer Torkelson Resting Against Red Sox

Detroit Tigers first baseman/designated hitter Spencer Torkelson is getting a breather in Wednesday's game against the visiting Boston Red Sox at Comerica Park. Torkelson will take only his second day off of the season despite clubbing his 11th home run in the extra-inning win over Boston on Tuesday night. The former first overall pick in […]

Chayce McDermott Making Spot Start In Game 2 Of Doubleheader

Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Chayce McDermott is being called up from Triple-A Norfolk to make a spot start in Game 2 of a doubleheader on Wednesday against the visiting Minnesota Twins. It will be McDermott's second major-league start after making his big-league debut on July 24 of last year, when he allowed three earned runs […]

J.P. Crawford Scratched From Wednesday's Lineup

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (undisclosed) has been scratched from the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the visiting New York Yankees at T-Mobile Park, according to Seattle Sports' Shannon Drayer. It's unclear why exactly Crawford is being scratched, but Drayer notes that he looked fine in the clubhouse and was seen playing catch […]

Dodgers Calling Up Dalton Rushing

The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya reports that the Los Angeles Dodgers are calling up prized catching prospect Dalton Rushing from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday, according to sources. Rushing will get his first big-league promotion after tearing up the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League to the tune of a .308/.424/.514 slash line with a .938 OPS, five […]

Juan Soto Sitting For First Time This Year

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto will get his first day off of the season on Wednesday against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates with a left-hander on the mound. Jose Azocar will replace him in right field and will bat ninth against Pirates left-hander Bailey Falter. Given all the expectations surrounding Soto, the 26-year-old Dominican has […]

Ty France Injures Foot In Game 1 Of Doubleheader

Minnesota Twins first baseman Ty France (foot) left Game 1 of the team's doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday early with a left-foot contusion, the team announced. France left the game after grounding out in the fifth inning and was replaced by Kody Clemens at first base. Before leaving, France went hitless in three […]

Alan Trejo Getting A Breather Against Rangers

Colorado Rockies infielder Alan Trejo will retreat to the bench for Wednesday's series finale against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Kyle Farmer will start at shortstop and will hit second against Rangers left-hander Patrick Corbin. Trejo will get a day of rest after starting each of the team's last four games at the […]

Paul Goldschmidt, Austin Wells Starting On Bench On Wednesday

New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and catcher Austin Wells are not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the hosting Seattle Mariners. Ben Rice will start at first base and bat second, while J.C. Escarra will do the catching and hit eighth against Mariners right-hander Luis Castillo. Goldy, who is having […]

Mariners Place Bryce Miller On 15-Day Injured List With Elbow Inflammation

Seattle Mariners executive vice president and general manager of baseball operations Justin Hollander announced on Wednesday that the team placed right-hander Bryce Miller (elbow) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to May 12) with right-elbow inflammation and recalled left-hander Jhonathan Diaz from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. It helps explain why Miller was torched […]

Patrick Bailey Sitting Out In Series Finale

San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey is taking the day off in Thursday's series finale against the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks with left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez on the mound. Sam Huff will do the catching for right-hander Jordan Hicks and will bat seventh in the batting order. Bailey has had a rough go in the 2025 season […]

Derrick Henry, Ravens Agree On Two-Year Extension

Running back Derrick Henry and the Baltimore Ravens reached an agreement on Wednesday on a two-year, $30 million contract extension that includes $25 million fully guaranteed over the next two seasons, according to Todd France of Athletes First. It is the largest deal in NFL history for a RB over 30 years old. The Ravens […]

Vikings To Host Lions On Christmas Day

The Minnesota Vikings will host the NFC North division-rival Detroit Lions on Christmas Day on Dec. 25 in Week 17 in 2025 in a game that will be on Netflix, sources tell FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. The Lions went 15-2 in the regular season last year to win the division, but they were upset in […]

Super Bowl Rematch Will Come In Week 2

The Super Bowl 59 rematch between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs will come in Week 2 in Kansas City on Sept. 14, sources tell FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. The Chiefs were pursuing an NFL-record third straight Super Bowl championship back in February, but the Eagles spoiled their party and went up 34-0 before […]

Chiefs To Face Cowboys On Thanksgiving Day

The National Football League announced on Wednesday that the Kansas City Chiefs will travel to Dallas to take on the Cowboys for a Thanksgiving Day showdown on Nov. 27. The following month, the Chiefs will host the division-rival Denver Broncos on Christmas night. Kansas City and Dallas last played each other in November of 2021, […]

Giants Host Gabe Davis On A Visit

The New York Giants were scheduled to host free-agent wide receiver Gabe Davis (knee) for a visit after he met with the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, a source told FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. Davis was previously coached by Brian Daboll with the Buffalo Bills, which would make this a potential reunion. The 26-year-old was […]

Packers-Lions To Face Each Other In Week 1

Quarterback Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers will open the 2025 regular season at home at Lambeau Field against NFC North rival Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Sept. 7, sources told FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. Believe it or not, this will be the first time in head coach Matt LaFleur's tenure […]

Slade Cecconi Goes 5 2/3 Innings In Third Rehab Outing

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Slade Cecconi (oblique) threw 68 pitches (48 strikes) in his third minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Columbus on Sunday and gave up two runs on six hits while striking out three and walking none in 5 2/3 innings. The 25-year-old has given up seven runs on 12 hits while walking two and […]

Lane Thomas To Play A Week Of Rehab Games

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas (wrist) started his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, May 13. He will play in at least a week of rehab games before the team decides whether to activate him. In his first game with Columbus on Tuesday, the 29-year-old went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts while serving as […]

Kevin Pillar Starting Rehab Assignment On Wednesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Kevin Pillar (back) is scheduled to begin his minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on Wednesday. Pillar is on the 10-day injured list due to inflammation in his lower back. The 36-year-old veteran has been out for the last week, but now that he's been cleared to play in minor-league games, he […]

Connor Norby In Midst Of Eight-Game Hitting Streak

Miami Marlins third baseman Connor Norby extended his team-leading hitting streak to eight games by going 2-for-4 with a triple and a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs. "Throughout the last week, my process has been really good, but the biggest thing and biggest emphasis they've had with me is […]

Chase Petty To Make Another Start On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds rookie right-hander Chase Petty is set to make another start this Saturday at home against the visiting Cleveland Guardians. Petty was called up from Triple-A Louisville last weekend and made his second career MLB start on Sunday against the Houston Astros on the road, allowing four earned runs on six hits (one homer) […]

Gabriel Moreno Taking A Seat On Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno will take the day off in Wednesday's series finale against the division-rival San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Jose Herrera is doing the catching for left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez and will hit ninth against Giants right-hander Jordan Hicks. Moreno has never hit more than seven home runs in a season, so […]