Sam Long Serving As Opener Against Boston

Oakland Athletics left-hander Sam Long will serve as the opener on Friday against the Boston Red Sox, with right-hander Luis Medina working as the bulk reliever. It will be Long's first start of the season and only the 12th of his career in three MLB seasons. He's been decent for Oakland in 25 appearances out […]

Dansby Swanson Still Sidelined Friday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (heel) remains out of the starting lineup against the New York Yankees in the Bronx on Friday. Nico Hoerner is starting at short and batting leadoff, while Christopher Morel will draw the start at the keystone and hit fifth against Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon, who is making his 2023 debut. […]

Luke Raley Sitting Against Right-Hander

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Luke Raley is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the visiting Atlanta Braves. The left-handed hitter is typically in the team's starting lineup against right-handed pitchers, but he'll find himself on the bench to start this contest against Braves righty Charlie Morton. Outfielder Harold Ramirez is serving as the […]

Johnny Cueto To Rejoin Fish After All-Star Break

Miami Marlins right-hander Johnny Cueto (biceps) will return from the 60-day injured list after the All-Star break next week, with his time up on his minor-league rehab assignment. His role has yet to be determined, but he could take the rotation spot of rookie Eury Perez, who is being sent to the minors on Friday. […]

Eury Perez Being Sent To Minors

The Miami Marlins informed rookie right-hander Eury Perez that he is being optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday. Fantasy managers might be wondering why the Marlins would send a pitcher down that has posted a strong 2.36 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 61 strikeouts in 53 1/3 innings over his 11 starts. Nobody is questioning how […]

Blue Jays Officially Recall Alek Manoah From Minors

The Toronto Blue Jays officially recalled right-hander Alek Manoah from Double-A New Hampshire on Friday and placed right-hander Jay Jackson on the paternity list in a corresponding move. Manoah will be making his awaited return to Toronto's starting rotation on Friday when he faces the Detroit Tigers on the road. The 25-year-old made his first […]

CJ Abrams Steals Two Bags In Extra-Inning Loss

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams didn't manage to get a hit in the team's 5-4 extra-inning loss to the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, but he made his presence felt on the basepaths with two stolen bases. Abrams finished the day 0-for-4 with a run scored and a strikeout. The former sixth overall pick is […]

Christian Yelich Extends Hitting Streak To Six Games

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich extended his hitting streak to six games in the team's 6-5 win over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Thursday by going 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, two runs scored, a stolen base and a walk. Yelich has been filling up the box score on a daily basis during […]

Luis Arraez Tallies Three-Hit Game In Loss To Cardinals

Miami Marlins second baseman Luis Arraez continues to hit, as he went 3-for-5 in the 3-0 loss to the visiting St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. Arraez had three of the team's nine hits on the day and is now batting .388 on the year with a .917 OPS. The 26-year-old Venezuelan hitting machine has hit […]

Brock Stewart Expected To Return Soon After All-Star Break

Minnesota Twins right-hander Brock Stewart (elbow) is expected to return from the injured list "soon" after next week's All-Star break, according to manager Rocco Baldelli. It's good news for the Twins bullpen, as Stewart has been great for the Twins in relief in 2023 in his 25 relief appearances. In 25 2/3 innings pitched, he's […]

Jose Fermin Joining The Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals are expected to call up rookie infielder Jose Fermin from the minors to join the team for their weekend series against the Chicago White Sox, according to a source. Fermin had his spring interrupted by a quadriceps injury and has gone just 4-for-24 since rejoining Triple-A Memphis. The Cardinals are in […]

Merrill Kelly Throws Bullpen Session

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly (calf) threw a 45-pitch bullpen session on Thursday in which he simulated three innings of work, according to manager Torey Lovullo. It was another encouraging step as Kelly works his way back from a blood clot in his leg. He's scheduled to undergo a follow-up ultrasound exam to make sure […]

Marlins Calling Up Reliever Sean Reynolds

The Miami Marlins are calling up right-handed pitching prospect Sean Reynolds from Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday, according to a source. Reynolds is a former hitter that was converted to a pitcher, and he was dominating in the minors so far this year with a 2.66 ERA, 11 saves and 47 strikeouts in 40 2/3 innings […]

Initial Tests Positive On Corbin Carroll's Shoulder

According to Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo, initial tests done on outfielder Corbin Carroll's shoulder were positive in terms of strength and stability. Carroll will undergo more testing on Saturday to see if the team can get a better feel for what might be going on. It's the same shoulder that caused the 22-year-old to […]

Kevin Huber Retires After 14 Seasons

Cincinnati Bengals punter and Cincinnati native Kevin Huber announced his retirement on Friday after 14 NFL seasons. "April 26, 2009, I received a call that would forever change my life," Huber wrote on Twitter. "From just a Cincinnati kid watching my Bengals at Riverfront Stadium to being drafted as their punter is something dreams are […]

Mark Ingram II Joins FOX As College Football Analyst

Free-agent running back Mark Ingram II is joining FOX Sports as a studio analyst for college football in 2023. "I'm thrilled to join FOX Sports and BIG NOON KICKOFF," Ingram said in a statement. "I can't wait to feel the energy and excitement every Saturday, alongside some of the most talented and entertaining names in […]

DeAndre Hopkins Says He's Feeling Great

Free-agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who is taking his time before training camp starts at the end of July to choose his next team, said he is feeling great and could play for another half-dozen seasons. "I'll retire from football when I'm not a 1K-yard receiver," Hopkins wrote on Threads. "With that said, I was […]

Brusdar Graterol Won't Go On Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol (shoulder), who has been dealing with a sore right shoulder, will not be placed on the injured list. He threw off a bullpen mound on Thursday and was deemed OK. It's good news for the Dodgers bullpen after they learned earlier on Thursday that right-hander Daniel Hudson will […]

Nationals Sign Luis Cessa To Minor-League Deal

The Washington Nationals signed free-agent right-hander Luis Cessa to a minor-league deal on Thursday and assigned him to Triple-A Rochester. Cessa began the 2023 season with the Cincinnati Reds but was cut after going 1-4 with an ugly 9.00 ERA (5.44 FIP), 2.23 WHIP, 12 walks and 11 strikeouts in seven appearances (six starts) covering […]

Max Fried To Start Rehab Assignment Sunday

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried (forearm) will start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday. Last year's National League Cy Young runner-up has been on the injured list since May 9 with a left-forearm strain, but he's getting close to returning to Atlanta's starting rotation. The 29-year-old southpaw will take the next step […]

Daniel Hudson To Miss Extended Time With Sprained Knee

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Daniel Hudson (knee) is dealing with a sprained MCL in his right knee and will be out "quite some time," according to manager Dave Roberts. It's not the same knee that Hudson already had surgery on to fix a torn ACL. The veteran right-hander picked up his first save of […]

Triston McKenzie Moved To 60-Day Injured List

The Cleveland Guardians moved starting pitcher Triston McKenzie (elbow) to the 60-day injured list on Thursday to make room on the 40-man roster for pitcher Chris Vallimont, who was acquired in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles for cash considerations. McKenzie is still hoping to return this year, but he's been shut down an additional […]

Rangers To Skip Martin Perez Heading Into All-Star Break

The Texas Rangers plan to skip left-hander Martin Perez's start over the weekend in the series against the Washington Nationals. Texas will give Perez some extra rest with the All-Star break coming next week. He was originally lined up to start this Saturday, but instead, the Rangers are expected to go with Cody Bradford on […]

No Structural Damage For Tommy Edman

An MRI exam on St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman's (wrist) injured right wrist didn't show any structural damage. Edman is encouraged after having the scan, although he missed Thursday's game against the Miami Marlins after being scratched on Wednesday. The 28-year-old felt pretty intense pain in his wrist while taking batting practice before Wednesday's […]

Rays Confident Shane McClanahan Will Pitch July 16

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan (back) threw in the outfield on Thursday before the game against the Philadelphia Phillies, and manager Kevin Cash said the team is very confident that McClanahan will be ready to return to the starting rotation on Sunday, July 16, against the Kansas City Royals. The 26-year-old southpaw last pitched […]

Cowboys Sign Kicker Brandon Aubrey

The Dallas Cowboys signed kicker Brandon Aubrey to an undisclosed deal on Thursday. Aubrey spent the last two seasons with the Birmingham Stallions of the USFL. The Cowboys didn't take much of a look at the veteran free-agent kicking market this offseason and chose not to re-sign Brett Maher after he missed five extra points […]

Ketel Marte Back In Starting Lineup Against Mets

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (back) is back at the keystone and is hitting second in the batting order on Thursday against the New York Mets and right-hander Carlos Carrasco. Marte has been held out of the lineup a few days this week due to lower-back pain, but he entered as a pinch-hitter late […]

Ty France Returns To Thursday's Lineup

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France (undisclosed) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Houston Astros and right-hander Ronel Blanco. France missed the team's last three games after being involved in a scary collision with Rays third baseman Isaac Paredes while running the bases in Sunday's contest, but he's recovered now and […]

Jose Altuve's Oblique Injury Isn't Serious

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (oblique), who was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday, said the MRI exam on his left oblique revealed relatively good news, showing something more minor than he presumed it would be after he felt the initial pain on his swing in batting practice on Tuesday. The 33-year-old […]

Yu Chang Likely To Be Activated This Weekend

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that infielder Yu Chang (wrist) is likely to be activated from the 60-day injured list this weekend. Chang is attempting to return from surgery on the hamate bone in his hand/wrist, and he's gone 3-for-16 with two runs scored in four games since restarting a minor-league rehab assignment. […]