Matt McLain Impressing In First MLB Season

Cincinnati Reds rookie shortstop Matt McLain has only played in 50 games in his first big-league season this year, but he's been very impressive so far for the first-place Reds. Heading into this week's All-Star break, he's slashing .301/.366/.512 with an .878 OPS, seven home runs, 16 doubles, four triples, 29 RBI, seven stolen bases […]

J.D. Martinez Heads Into The Break On A Homer Binge

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez has been on a tear at the plate recently, going deep in three of his last four games heading into this week's All-Star break. However, to begin the month of July, Martinez has gone only 6-for-31 (.194) with the three home runs, one double, six RBI, five runs […]

Spencer Steer Excelling So Far In 2023

In his first full major-league season so far in 2023, Cincinnati Reds infielder Spencer Steer has made a name for himself. He's been a big part of the reason why the Reds head into this week's All-Star break sitting atop the National League Central division, as he's currently slashing .277/.367/.477 with an .844 OPS, 14 […]

Jonathan India Heads Into All-Star Break Cold

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India did hit two home runs on the Fourth of July last week, but he's heading into this week's All-Star break with a .200 average (7-for-35) with three long balls, eight RBI, five runs scored and nine strikeouts in nine games so far in the month of July. Despite the […]

Zac Gallen To Start For NL In All-Star Game

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen will get the starting nod for the National League in Tuesday's All-Star game in Seattle, and he'll be opposed by New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole for the American League. Gallen is unlikely to go for more than a few innings in the Midsummer Classic after picking up his 11th […]

Juan Soto Leads National League With 83 Walks

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto continues to display one of the best eyes at the plate in baseball, as he heads into this week's All-Star break with a National League-leading 83 walks in 396 plate appearances. It's helped the 24-year-old Dominican star post an elite .419 on-base percentage, and he also has 15 home […]

Rockies Option Elehuris Montero To Triple-A

The Colorado Rockies optioned infielder Elehuris Montero to Triple-A Albuquerque after Sunday's game. Montero will head back to the farm to work on some things offensively after hitting just .198/.223/.321 with two home runs, five doubles, a triple, 13 RBI and 11 runs scored in 112 trips to the plate over 35 games in his […]

Sean Casey To Serve As Yankees' New Hitting Coach

Former Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sean Casey will be the New York Yankees' next hitting coach, according to sources. It's expected that Casey will fill the role for the rest of the season so he can better decide if it's a position that he would like to remain in moving forward. The 49-year-old has been […]

Josh Donaldson Dealing With Lower-Body Injury

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said after Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs that third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) has been "a little beat up" since the team's previous road trip, which is why he was serving as the designated hitter the last few days. Boone also said it's part of some "normal wear […]

Gerrit Cole To Start For AL In All-Star Game

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has been named the starter for the American League in Tuesday's All-Star game in Seattle. Cole is unlikely to go for more than a few innings after making his last start of the first half of the season on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs, when he went 7 1/3 […]

Trevor Story Throwing From 160-170 Feet

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) is getting closer to making his 2023 debut for the Red Sox and has been throwing from 160-170 feet. Story hasn't played yet this year due to an internal-bracing procedure he had on his right elbow in January. He will continue to work out at Fenway Park over […]

Logan Gilbert Picks Up Seventh Win To Close Out First Half

Seattle Mariners right-hander Logan Gilbert picked up his seventh win of the season in the team's 3-1 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday to close out the first half of the season. Gilbert allowed just one earned run on three hits (one homer) while walking none and striking out six in seven strong frames. […]

Brewers Option Jahmai Jones To Triple-A

The Milwaukee Brewers optioned infielder Jahmai Jones to Triple-A Nashville on Monday. In his first four games with the Brew Crew in the last week, Jones went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in five plate appearances, but he had made only one start. The Brewers will send […]

Mason Miller Taking Rehab Day-To-Day

Oakland Athletics right-hander Mason Miller (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on June 30 and was evaluated by Dr. Keith Meister on July 6. Manager Mark Kotsay said that Miller will continue to play catch and go through his throwing program and that the team will take his rehab "day by day." The […]

Yacksel Rios Moved To 60-Day Injured List

The Oakland Athletics moved right-hander Yacksel Rios (finger) to the 60-day injured list on July 8 to make room on the 40-man roster for prospect Freddy Tarnok. Rios underwent a procedure on Friday with Stanford vascular surgeon Dr. Jason Lee, but no update was given on a timetable for Rios' return. The 30-year-old reliever left […]

Manny Pina Injures Wrist Sunday

Oakland Athletics catcher Manny Pina (wrist) was removed from Sunday's game early on Sunday against the Boston Red Sox due to ongoing issues he's had with his left wrist. Pina started the year on the injured list with the same issue and had a foul tip hit off the wrist on his receiving hand earlier […]

John Schreiber Could Return In Late July

Boston Red Sox right-hander John Schreiber (shoulder), one of the team's top setup men this year, could return from the injured list by late July. Schreiber began a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on July 7, recording two outs while allowing a walk and no runs. He was scheduled to make another rehab appearances […]

Reese McGuire Not Ready To Return

Boston Red Sox catcher Reese McGuire (oblique) resumed baseball activities on July 6 after initially being slow to recover from a right-oblique strain that he suffered taking a swing on June 21 against the Minnesota Twins. Oblique injuries usually take a minimum of two to three weeks to heal, but McGuire's is taking longer. His […]

Bryce Miller To Return After All-Star Break

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais said that rookie right-hander Bryce Miller (finger) will rejoin "the backside of our rotation coming out of the (All-Star) break for sure." Miller left his June 30 start in the fourth inning due to pain from a blister on his right middle finger, and he'll be eligible to return from […]

C.J. Stroud Encouraged By His Progress

Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud, the second overall pick in this year's draft, got off to a fast start during offseason workouts and was encouraged by his progress. He's the leading candidate to become the team's starter as he competes with veteran Davis Mills this summer in training camp. The two-time Heisman Trophy finalist […]

Darnell Mooney "Ready To Roll" For Training Camp

Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (ankle) appears to be fully recovered from his ankle injury with training camp just over two weeks away. "I'm feeling good. I'm ready to roll," Mooney said. He played in just 12 games in 2022 due to his injury, finishing with 40 catches for 493 yards and two touchdowns. […]

Malik Willis' Roster Spot Not Guaranteed

TennesseeTitans.com's Jim Wyatt writes that Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis' roster spot isn't guaranteed heading into training camp, even with the new NFL rule allowing for a third QB to dress on game days. Ryan Tannehill and rookie Will Levis will be on the 53-man roster because Tannehill is the starter, and Levis was the […]

Larry Rountree III On The Roster Bubble

Los Angeles Chargers running back Larry Rountree III made the active 53-man roster to open the regular season last year, but he was waived on Aug. 31, a day after final cuts, to make room for Sony Michel. Rountree spent the season going back and forth between the practice squad and active roster, and he […]

Easton Stick Has Backup Job Locked Down

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Easton Stick has the backup job locked down behind starter Justin Herbert. The Athletic's Daniel Popper doesn't see rookie Max Duggan challenging Stick for the backup job this summer in training camp. NFL owners approved a new bylaw for 2023 that allows teams to designate an emergency third QB on game […]

Rams Tried To Trade Matthew Stafford

The Los Angeles Rams "tried to trade" quarterback Matthew Stafford this offseason, according to Michael Lombardi on the Pat McAfee Show. "Before his option bonus was kicking in the Rams attempted with a lot of effort to move Matthew Stafford. Any team could've had him," Lombardi said. While the Rams may have attempted to trade […]

Ja'Whaun Bentley Continues To Improve

New England Patriots linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley, who recently signed a two-year contract extension that includes $9 million guaranteed, ranks second among 89 linebackers with a 39.5 percent run-stop win rate since 2018, according to ESPN analytics. His production in coverage, which was viewed as a weakness when he entered the NFL, has steadily evolved. According […]

Titans Being More Aggressive On DeAndre Hopkins

Both the New England Patriots and Tennessee Titans have made offers to free-agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, but the Titans have been more aggressive to this point, according to sources close to the situation. However, Hopkins hasn't been in a rush to sign as he leaves open the possibility of another team entering the mix, […]

Jake Fraley, Will Benson Sitting Against Lefty

Cincinnati Reds outfielders Jake Fraley and Will Benson are not in the team's starting lineup on Sunday against a left-handed pitcher as the team faces the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers and southpaw Wade Miley. Nick Senzel is starting in right field and batting seventh, while Spencer Steer will get the start in left field and hit […]

Josh Jung Goes Deep Twice In Loss To Nationals

Texas Rangers rookie third baseman Josh Jung went 2-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI and two runs scored in the team's 8-3 loss to the Washington Nationals on Saturday. Jung now has 19 home runs in his first full MLB season, which currently leads all rookies. The 25-year-old right-handed slugger also has hits in […]

Sean Murphy On The Bench Against Rays

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays in the final game of the first half of the season. Murphy is getting a rest day, but not because he hasn't been producing at the plate. The 28-year-old backstop is off to a great start in […]