Diamondbacks Put Gabriel Moreno On 10-Day Injured List

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed catcher Gabriel Moreno (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with left-shoulder inflammation and recalled catcher Jose Herrera from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move. The Diamondbacks scratched Moreno from their starting lineup on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds, and now he will miss some time to heal up. The […]

Kris Bryant, C.J. Cron Absent From Lineup

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (finger) and C.J. Cron (back) are both out of the starting lineup on Sunday against the Miami Marlins. Bryant will sit out after leaving Saturday's contest early after being hit by a pitch on his finger, although X-rays came back negative. Cron will miss his second straight game due to […]

Amed Rosario Takes A Seat Against Phillies

Cleveland Guardians shortstop Amed Rosario will take a day off on Sunday with the team facing the visiting Philadelphia Phillies. Rosario will get a much-needed day to rest after starting each of the team's last 38 games. He's had a solid month of July to this point and is currently riding a modest five-game hitting […]

Jake Bauers Activated And Starting Sunday

The New York Yankees activated outfielders Jake Bauers (shoulder) and Greg Allen (hip) from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and optioned infielder/outfielder Franchy Cordero to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. Bauers is immediately back in the team's starting lineup on Sunday to face right-hander Jordan Lyles and the Kansas City Royals. He's playing […]

Harrison Bader Returns To Sunday's Lineup

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (ribs) is back in the starting lineup on Sunday, starting in center field and batting sixth against the visiting Kansas City Royals and right-hander Jordan Lyles. Bader will be making his first start for the Yankees since suffering bruised ribs on Wednesday, and he also served as a pinch-hitter […]

Trayce Thompson Begins Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Trayce Thompson (oblique) started a minor-league rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League on Friday night and went 2-for-5 while playing all nine innings in center field. Thompson will play in several more rehab games before being eligible to return from the injured list in early August. The 32-year-old veteran hasn't […]

Drew Smyly Available Out Of Bullpen Saturday

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross said that left-hander Drew Smyly will be available out of the bullpen on Saturday against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals. Reliever Michael Fulmer is getting the start as the opener, so Smyly could be used as Chicago's bulk reliever since it was his turn to start in the rotation anyway. […]

Elly De La Cruz Not Playing Saturday

Cincinnati Reds rookie infielder Elly De La Cruz is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. With De La Cruz getting a breather, Spencer Steer will handle third-base duties and bat leadoff for the Reds. De La Cruz has burst onto the scene in his first MLB season with dazzling […]

Freddie Freeman Drives In Three In Win Over Rangers

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman had a big offensive performance in Friday night's 11-5 win over the Texas Rangers. Freeman went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, three RBI, three runs scored, two walks and two strikeouts. What's new for Freeman? The 33-year-old seven-time All-Star just continues to hit for the Dodgers […]

Kyle Tucker Goes Off Friday

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker absolutely went off against the Oakland Athletics in the team's 6-4 win on Friday, going 3-for-4 with three home runs, four RBI and three runs scored. Tucker has been Houston's best offensive performer so far this year, hitting .303 (106-for-350) with 17 home runs, 24 doubles, 68 RBI, 17 stolen […]

Ketel Marte Goes Deep Twice In Loss To Reds

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte did everything he could on Friday, but it still wasn't enough in a 9-6 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Marte was seeing the ball well and went 3-for-5 with two home runs, a triple, four RBI, two runs scored and a strikeout. With the effort, he set a career-high […]

Giants Looking At Justin Verlander

The San Francisco Giants are among the teams evaluating New York Mets right-hander Justin Verlander as a trade-deadline candidate if he's willing to waive his no-trade clause, according to sources. In his first year in the Big Apple, Verlander has a 3.47 ERA (3.98 FIP), 1.16 WHIP, 26 walks and 70 strikeouts in 83 innings […]

Dansby Swanson Back From The Injured List

The Chicago Cubs reinstated shortstop Dansby Swanson (heel) from the 10-day injured list on Saturday and optioned first baseman Jared Young to Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move. Swanson will immediately return to shortstop and bat sixth in the lineup on Saturday against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Miles Mikolas. The 29-year-old didn't […]

Commanders Sign Emmanuel Forbes To Rookie Deal

The Washington Commanders signed first-round cornerback Emmanuel Forbes to his four-year rookie deal on Friday. The deal comes with a fifth-year option. The Commanders also signed rookie defensive back Quan Martin and placed safety Xavier Henderson (undisclosed) on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Forbes was taken 16th overall in the first round of this […]

Jets Sign Damarea Crockett

The New York Jets signed free-agent running back Damarea Crockett and defensive lineman Ifeadi Odenigbo to undisclosed deals on Friday and released tight end Izaiah Gathings in a corresponding move. Crockett missed all of last year due to a torn ACL that he suffered in training camp. In his rookie campaign in 2021 with the […]

Rashan Gary Goes On PUP List

The Green Bay Packers placed linebacker Rashan Gary (knee), wide receiver Jeff Cotton (undisclosed), center Jake Hanson (biceps) and cornerback Eric Stokes (foot, knee) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Friday. Gary suffered a season-ending torn ACL last December and is still not ready to practice heading into training camp. The 25-year-old pass-rusher […]

Anthony Schwartz Placed On NFI List

The Cleveland Browns placed wide receivers Anthony Schwartz (hamstring) and Michael Woods II (Achilles) and offensive guard Colby Gossett (foot) on the Non-Football Injury list on Friday. Any of these three players can return to practice at any point during training camp or the preseason. Schwartz is the most notable for the Browns offense. The […]

Raiders To Host Marcus Peters On Monday

The Las Vegas Raiders will host free-agent cornerback Marcus Peters for a visit and a workout on Monday, according to sources. The Raiders also visited with Peters in the spring, but they'll take a closer look now right before training camp kicks off. The former All-Pro and Pro Bowler had been with the Baltimore Ravens […]

Zonovan Knight Taking Part In Training Camp

New York Jets running back Zonovan Knight (undisclosed), who missed most of organized team activities in the spring with an undisclosed injury, has been on the field for practice during the start of training camp this week. Breece Hall (knee) has opened camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list, so it will mean more […]

Titans Sign Will Levis To Rookie Deal

The Tennessee Titans agreed to terms with quarterback Will Levis on his four-year rookie deal on Saturday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Titans now have all of their 2023 draft picks under contract. Tennessee traded up to get Levis in the second round of this year's draft at 33rd overall. He […]

Dalvin Cook Facing Suspension?

According to Rochelle Olson of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, a court filing that has been sealed contends that free-agent running back Dalvin Cook's lawyers offered Gracelyn Trimble $1 million to send a letter to the NFL "relieving Mr. Cook of any wrongdoing" in connection with an incident that has prompted allegations of domestic violence against […]

Andrew Vaughn Still Out Friday

Chicago White Sox outfielder/first baseman Andrew Vaughn (foot) remains out of the team's lineup on Friday against the Minnesota Twins. Gavin Sheets is making the start at first base and is hitting seventh in the batting order against Twins right-hander Joe Ryan. X-rays came back on Vaughn's injured foot, but he'll still miss his third […]

J.D. Davis Back in San Francisco's Lineup

San Francisco Giants third baseman J.D. Davis (illness) has returned to the team's starting lineup on Friday to take on the Washington Nationals and right-hander Jake Irvin. A stomach bug kept Davis from playing in the team's last two games, but he's feeling good enough to return to the field to begin a weekend series […]

Kris Bryant, Randal Grichuk Return Friday

Colorado Rockies outfielders Kris Bryant (forearm) and Randal Grichuk (groin) have both returned to the team's starting lineup on Friday against left-hander Braxton Garrett and the Miami Marlins. Bryant is in right field and batting second, while Grichuk is the designated hitter and batting sixth. X-rays came back negative on Bryant's forearm after he was […]

Tommy Pham Not In Lineup Against Boston

New York Mets outfielder Tommy Pham (groin) is not in the starting lineup on Friday as the team takes on the Boston Red Sox. Pham tweaked his right groin in the game on Thursday against the Chicago White Sox and will unsurprisingly sit out this contest. The 35-year-old also tweaked the same side of his […]

Aaron Judge To Face Live Pitching Sunday

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder Aaron Judge (toe) will face right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga (elbow) in live batting practice on Sunday. After that, Boone said the team could "potentially" have a timetable for Judge's return to the lineup. The 31-year-old All-Star is nearing a return for the Yankees after tearing a ligament […]

Adolis Garcia Returns Friday

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia (wrist) is back in the starting lineup on Friday and is hitting cleanup while starting in right field against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Tony Gonsolin. Garcia was hit by a pitch on his wrist on Wednesday and was removed from the game, but he's ready to go […]

Jose Trevino To Have Season-Ending Surgery

New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino (wrist), who was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a right-wrist tear, will need season-ending surgery. Trevino said his wrist had been an issue dating back to spring training. He thought he could play through the pain, but he's reached the point where he needs to […]

Bryce Harper Playing First Base Friday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Bryce Harper (elbow) is playing first base for the first time in his career on Friday while hitting cleanup against Cleveland Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams. The Phillies teased late last week that Harper could be making his debut at the cold corner soon, and that day has finally come. Due to […]

Drew VerHagen Could Return On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Drew VerHagen (hip) came through his one-inning minor-league rehab stint well on Thursday. If he recovers well on Friday, he could come off the 15-day injured list on Saturday to rejoin the Cardinals' bullpen. The 32-year-old reliever gave up a run on Thursday for Double-A Springfield, but he looks to be […]