George Kittle Returns To Practice Monday

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (groin) returned to training camp practice on Monday, but he was a limited participant. The 49ers appear to be easing the star tight end back at practice, and he probably won't make an appearance in this Friday's preseason finale against the Los Angeles Chargers. The 29-year-old should be […]

Buccaneers Waive Kicker Rodrigo Blankenship

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers waived kicker Rodrigo Blankenship on Monday. Blankenship lost the kicking battle to Chase McLaughlin in training camp this summer and will now look to latch on with another team before the start of the 2023 regular season. The 26-year-old spent last year with the Indianapolis Colts and Arizona Cardinals, going 4-for-5 […]

Anthony Miller Signs With 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers signed former Chicago Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller to an undisclosed deal on Monday, according to a source. Miller has also played for the Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers and will be a big speed threat for head coach Kyle Shanahan's offense. He didn't see any action at all in the […]

Colts Give Jonathan Taylor Permission To Seek A Trade

The Indianapolis Colts have given All-Pro running back Jonathan Taylor permission to seek a trade on Monday, according to league sources. Other NFL teams are now weighing whether to make an offer to the Colts for Taylor that would be fair value. Taylor remains on the Physically Unable to Perform list and hasn't taken part […]

Julio Rodriguez Out Of The Lineup

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez is taking a day off on Monday as the team takes on the Chicago White Sox on the road. Rodriguez doesn't take many days off, but he's earned one to begin the week. He is currently riding an eight-game hitting streak in which he's gone 22-for-42 (.524) with two home […]

Kyle Wright To Start Rehab Assignment Thursday

Atlanta Braves right-hander Kyle Wright (shoulder) will begin his minor-league rehab assignment on Thursday and start for High-A Rome. Wright made his last start in the big leagues way back on May 3, so he's going to need at least several rehab starts down on the farm to build his arm back up. He struggled […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Back In Action For Giants

San Francisco Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. (back) is playing first base and batting leadoff on Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Aaron Nola. Wade was held out of the series finale against the Atlanta Braves with a back injury, but it wasn't serious and he'll be back in there to begin the […]

Mike Trout Likely To Return Tuesday

Despite the fact that Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin isn't guaranteeing outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) will come off the injured list on Tuesday, it's still most likely that Trout will be back on Tuesday after the club already optioned outfielder Jordyn Adams to the minors on Sunday. The Angels plan to evaluate Trout before […]

Thairo Estrada Expects To Be Available Monday

Scans came back clean on San Francisco Giants infielder Thairo Estrada (forearm) after he was hit by a pitch on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves. Estrada said he's going to go through treatment during pre-game and expects to be available off the bench on Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 27-year-old should be back in […]

Jarren Duran Still Hurting Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran (toe) is not in the starting lineup on Monday for the series opener against the Houston Astros. Duran was pulled as a precaution on Sunday in the series finale against the New York Yankees due to a toe contusion. It's a day-to-day situation for Duran, who could be back […]

Francisco Alvarez Not Starting Against Braves

New York Mets rookie catcher Francisco Alvarez will start Monday's contest against the Atlanta Braves on the bench. It will be Alvarez's second straight game sitting out as the Mets look to keep him fresh down the stretch. Omar Narvaez will do the catching on Monday and will hit seventh in the batting order against […]

Eloy Jimenez Activated And Starting Monday

The Chicago White Sox reinstated outfielder Eloy Jimenez from the paternity list on Monday and optioned right-hander Declan Cronin to Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Jimenez is right back in the starting lineup against Seattle Mariners right-hander Luis Castillo, serving as the designated hitter and batting cleanup for the Pale Hose. The 26-year-old missed […]

Triston Casas Returns From Tooth Infection

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (tooth) is back at first base and is batting cleanup for the Red Sox on Monday against the Houston Astros and right-hander Cristian Javier. Casas was held out of the team's last two games while dealing with a tooth infection, but he's good to go for the start […]

Kyle Tucker Feeling Better Monday, Back In The Lineup

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (illness) is back in right field and is hitting third in the order on Monday against the visiting Boston Red Sox and left-hander James Paxton. Tucker missed the entire three-game series against the Seattle Mariners over the weekend while he was under the weather, but he'll be back in action […]

Parker Meadows Making MLB Debut Against Cubs

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Parker Meadows is starting in center field and is batting sixth in his major-league debut on Monday against the visiting Chicago Cubs and right-hander Javier Assad. The team's No. 10 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, hit .256 (115-for-449) with 19 home runs, 27 doubles, seven triples, 65 RBI, 19 stolen bases and […]

Emerson Hancock Lands On 15-Day Injured List

Seattle Mariners rookie pitching prospect Emerson Hancock (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a right-shoulder strain. The team recalled right-hander Darren McCaughan from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. Hancock goes on the shelf after being pulled from his start on Sunday against the Houston Astros after just two innings. […]

Mariners Reinstate J.P. Crawford From Injured List

The Seattle Mariners reinstated shortstop J.P. Crawford (concussion) from the seven-day concussion injured list on Monday and optioned infielder/outfielder Sam Haggerty to Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. Crawford should be right back in the team's starting lineup on Monday against the Chicago White Sox and right-hander Touki Toussaint after he went hitless on Saturday […]

Jose Alvarado Reinstated From Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado (elbow) from the 15-day injured list on Monday and optioned right-hander Luis Ortiz to Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. Infielder/outfielder Weston Wilson was also optioned to Lehigh Valley after Sunday night's game. Alvarado hasn't pitched since July 6, but he should rejoin the team's late-inning […]

Nicky Lopez Takes A Seat Against Mets

Atlanta Braves infielder Nicky Lopez will take a seat on the bench for the first game of a series against the New York Mets on Monday with a left-hander on the mound. Vaughn Grissom will get the start at the keystone and will hit ninth in the batting order against Mets left-hander David Peterson. Lopez […]

Michael Harris II Back In Starting Lineup

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (foot) is back in center field and is batting in the two-hole on Monday against the visiting New York Mets and left-hander David Peterson. Harris will return to action for the start of a series against the division-rival Mets after being scratched from Sunday's lineup with a bruised right […]

Eric Haase Claimed Off Waivers From Tigers

The Cleveland Guardians claimed catcher Eric Haase off waivers from the Detroit Tigers on Monday and designated catcher Zack Collins for assignment in a corresponding move. Haase will remain in the American League Central after being designated for assignment by Detroit last week. The 30-year-old backstop was originally drafted by Cleveland in the seventh round […]

Cal Quantrill Hit Hard In Latest Rehab Start

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Cal Quantrill (shoulder) had a rough minor-league rehab start on Sunday with Triple-A Columbus, allowing six earned runs on six hits (three home runs) while walking three and striking out three in 5 1/3 innings pitched. The 28-year-old tossed 84 pitches in the outing and will likely come off the 15-day injured […]

Nationals Sign Davey Martinez To Contract Extension

The Washington Nationals signed manager Davey Martinez to an undisclosed two-year contract extension on Monday, and they are close to signing general manager Mike Rizzo to a new deal as well, according to sources briefed on the discussions. Martinez, 58, will also receive a club option for a third year. The 62-year-old Rizzo is expected […]

Joe Mantiply Serving As Opener Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Joe Mantiply will serve as the team's opener on Monday against the Texas Rangers instead of right-hander Slade Cecconi. Mantiply, who was a first-time All-Star with the D-backs last year, isn't likely to go more than a couple innings on Monday in a tough matchup. In his 20 appearances (one start) this […]

Mason Miller Gives Up Two Runs In Rehab Appearance

Oakland Athletics rookie right-hander Mason Miller (elbow) made his second minor-league rehab appearance on Sunday with Single-A Stockton and allowed two earned runs on three hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out two in just 1 2/3 innings pitched. Miller will need at least one more rehab start to get his pitch count […]

Angels-Reds Game Postponed Monday

The game on Monday between the Los Angeles Angels and Cincinnati Reds has been postponed. It will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Wednesday. Right-hander Lucas Giolito was scheduled to start for the Angels on Monday, with right-hander Graham Ashcraft the intended starter for the Reds. Both hurlers will most likely […]

De'Von Achane Listed As Week-To-Week

Miami Dolphins rookie running back De'Von Achane (shoulder) is being considered week-to-week, although he avoided a serious injury after a defensive lineman fell on him during Saturday's preseason game against the Houston Texans, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. It's unlikely that Achane will play in the preseason finale this weekend against the Jacksonville Jaguars, […]

Miles Sanders In Pads On Monday

Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders (groin) came out to training camp practice on Monday in pads, which is a good sign for the injured running back after he didn't play in the team's first two preseason games. Sanders is improving, but he still might miss the entire preseason, which won't make him any more […]

Wander Franco Expected To Remain Sidelined

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is expected to remain sidelined through either an extension of his stay on the restricted list or a shift to administrative leave as Major League Baseball continues its investigation into Franco's alleged relationship with a minor. The 22-year-old was placed on the restricted list by the Rays last week, […]

MacKenzie Gore To Start Wednesday Against Yankees

Washington Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore (finger) is scheduled to start on Wednesday against the New York Yankees in the Bronx. Gore has been dealing with a nail issue and a blister on his left index finger, but apparently it won't be enough to keep him out this week. The 24-year-old's finger issue was a problem […]