Tommy Pham Leaves With Back Tightness

Boston Red Sox outfielder Tommy Pham left Friday's game against the Baltimore Orioles with tightness in his lower back. Pham was having a big night at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two doubles, a run, and three RBI. He was replaced in the lineup by Bobby Dalbec. Pham is hitting .244 with 14 homers, 69 […]

Clayton Kershaw Throws Bullpen Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (back) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session on Friday. Kershaw emerged from the session without any issues as he works his way back from a back injury. The 34-year-old veteran has not made a start since August 4 and has only taken the mound 15 times due to assorted injuries […]

Sixto Sanchez Feels Shoulder Discomfort Wednesday

Miami Marlins right-hander Sixto Sanchez felt right shoulder discomfort while throwing batting practice at the team's spring training complex in Jupiter, Florida on Wednesday. Sanchez has been battling shoulder issues since the 2020 season. Sanchez is tentatively scheduled to throw again on Monday if his shoulder permits. The 24-year-old has gone almost two years since […]

Yordan Alvarez Leaves Friday's Game Early

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez was removed from Friday's game against the Atlanta Braves with a suspected injury. Alvarez left in the middle of an Atlanta at-bat in the fifth inning and was replaced by Mauricio Dubon in the outfield. The 25-year-old Alvarez went 0-for-2 in the contest before his early departure. The Astros have […]

Xander Bogaerts Ejected Friday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts was ejected from Friday's game against the Baltimore Orioles for arguing balls and strikes. Bogaerts was given a quick hook after objecting to a low pitch that was called for strike three in the fourth inning. Manager Alex Cora joined the argument and was also ejected from the contest. […]

Luke Voit Scratched From Friday's Lineup

Washington Nationals first baseman Luke Voit was scratched from his team's game against the San Diego Padres with back tightness. Voit was replaced in the lineup by Joey Meneses, who is hitting third and playing first base. The 31-year-old Voit will not be in the starting lineup but he is reportedly available as a pinch-hitter […]

Jerar Encarnacion Recalled Friday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jerar Encarnacion was recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday. Encarnacion will take the place of Garrett Cooper (concussion) who was placed on the injured list. The 24-year-old rookie saw a short stint with the Marlins earlier in the season, going 1-for-8 with a grand slam in two games before returning to the […]

Tyler Mahle Likely To Have Next Start Skipped Or Pushed Back

Minnesota Twins right-hander Tyler Mahle (shoulder) is likely to have his next start skipped or pushed back. Mahle was shut down from throwing after experiencing soreness in his right shoulder during his last start, which came on Wednesday. The 27-year-old told reporters on Friday that he feels good, but the Twins will understandably be cautious […]

Garrett Cooper Lands On Concussion IL

Miami Marlins first baseman Garrett Cooper (concussion) was placed on the seven-day concussion injured list on Friday. Cooper was hit in the head by a pitch back on Tuesday and is still experiencing concussion symptoms. The Marlins recalled outfielder Jerar Encarnacion from Triple-A to take Cooper's spot on the roster. Cooper is hitting .269 with […]

Carlos Carrasco Leaves Monday's Start Early

New York Mets right-hander Carlos Carrasco left his Monday start against the Atlanta Braves after the second inning with what appeared to be an injury. Carrasco tossed two innings, allowing three runs while striking out one and walking one. The veteran hurler threw 51 pitches, including a 32-pitch second inning. The game did feature a […]

Eugenio Suarez Not In Lineup Monday

Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez is getting a day off on Monday as his team gets ready to take on the Los Angeles Angels. Suarez will give way to Jake Lamb at the hot corner. The 31-year-old Suarez has been scuffling a bit at the plate of late, hitting just .186 with three homers […]

Carlos Santana Not In Monday's Lineup

Seattle Mariners first baseman Carlos Santana is not in the lineup for his team's Monday game against the Los Angeles Angels. Santana will stand aside as Ty France gets the start at first base. The 36-year-old Santana has really struggled at the plate of late, hitting just .167 with two homers, three runs, and six […]

Kyle Hendricks Cleared To Begin Rehab Program

Chicago Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) has been cleared by the team to begin rehabbing in Arizona. Hendricks has been sidelined with a strained right shoulder since July 6. The team has yet to decide whether Hendricks will work toward pitching again in 2022 or if he will focus on returning to full strength for […]

Josh Naylor Leaves Early With Ankle Soreness

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor left Monday's game against the Detroit Tigers with soreness in his right ankle. The 25-year-old first baseman went 0-for-1 in the game before getting replaced in the lineup by Owen Miller. Naylor has been dealing with soreness in his right ankle off and on of late, with the issue […]

George Pickens Catches TD In Preseason Win

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens caught three of his five targets for 43 yards and a touchdown in a 32-25 preseason win over the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday. Pickens found the end zone on a 26-yard catch near the end of the first quarter of play. The rookie out of the University of Georgia […]

Kenny Pickett Throws Two TDs Saturday

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett completed 13 of 15 passes for 95 yards and two touchdowns in a 32-25 preseason win over the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday. Pickett looked good in the first preseason game of his career, playing the entire second half and throwing a game-winning touchdown with 12 seconds left on the clock. […]

Mitch Trubisky Tosses TD Saturday

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky completed four of seven passes for 63 yards and a touchdown in his team's Saturday preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks. Trubisky connected with wideout Gunner Olszewski for a 13-yard score in the first quarter while adding a four-yard run. He played on Pittsburgh's first two offensive drives before taking […]

Jakeem Grant Sr. Is Out For The Season, Who Will Replace Grant?

The Cleveland Browns signed All-Pro return specialist Jakeem Grant Sr. to a three-year, $10 million contract in the offseason in an attempt to improve their return game. Based on the contract, the Cleveland front office obviously prioritized upgrading the return game heading into 2022. Unfortunately, Cleveland got bad news when Grant went down during Tuesday's […]

Cade York Makes 31-Yard FG Friday

Cleveland Browns kicker Cade York made his lone field goal, a 31-yard attempt, in a 24-13 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Friday's preseason game. York also added three extra points in the win. The Browns used a fourth-round draft pick on York in the 2022 NFL draft in an attempt to solve their issues […]

David Njoku Catches One Ball Friday

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku caught his lone target for a seven-yard gain in a 24-13 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Friday's preseason game. Njoku got the start and was on the field with quarterback Deshaun Watson, but the Cleveland offense struggled to move the ball. The 26-year-old Njoku signed a big contract […]

D'Ernest Johnson Quiet In Preseason Game Friday

Cleveland Browns running back D'Ernest Johnson struggled in a 24-13 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Friday's preseason game. Johnson gained zero yards on three carries and lost a fumble in the contest. The veteran running back got the start and was in on the three series in which Deshaun Watson played, but the offense […]

Jerome Ford Scores Twice Friday

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford carried the ball 10 times for 57 yards and a touchdown in a 24-13 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Friday's preseason game. Ford also caught four of his five targets for 45 yards and a touchdown in the win. The fifth-round rookie out of Cincinnati was Cleveland's offensive […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Dealing With Back Spasms

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes is reportedly dealing with back spasms, which gives insight as to why he was not in the lineup for Friday's road matchup against the San Francisco Giants. Manager Derek Shelton told reporters that Hayes is day-to-day, so there's a chance he could be back out there on Saturday. Rodolfo […]

Luis Robert Sprains Wrist Friday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert left Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers with a sprained left wrist. Robert went for X-rays, which came back negative, and the White Sox are calling him day-to-day. The star outfielder injured himself attempting to steal a base in the game. Robert went 2-for-3 with two singles in the […]

Mike Trout Plays Catch Friday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back) was able to play catch on the field before Friday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Trout recently began hitting off a tee earlier in the week and has now upped his baseball activities even more as he attempts to get back on the field before the end of […]

Jeff McNeil Leaves Friday With Cut Hand

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil left Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies with a laceration on his right thumb. McNeil went 0-for-1 in the game before departing, getting replaced in the lineup by Tyler Naquin. The veteran second baseman may miss a game or so with the cut but this does not sound […]

Is Jahan Dotson Worth Drafting? Fantasy Football Rookie Outlook

The Washington Commanders used their first-round pick (No. 16 overall) in the 2022 NFL draft to select Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson. Dotson stands 5'11" and weighs 183 pounds and will team with Terry McLaurin to give new Washington quarterback Carson Wentz two talented receivers to target. Dotson was the RotoBaller consensus rookie WR8 […]

Eduardo Escobar Leaves Friday's Game With Injury

New York Mets third baseman Eduardo Escobar left Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies with left side tightness. Escobar is expected to go for imaging to see the extent of his side injury. The 33-year-old infielder was replaced in the lineup by Luis Guillorme, who entered the game at second base with Mark Canha shifting […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Not Playing Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes is not in the lineup against the San Francisco Giants on Friday. Hayes will get a breather with Rodolfo Castro getting the start at third base. The 25-year-old Hayes is hitting .251 with six homers, 44 runs, 35 RBI, and 13 steals over 103 games. Look for him to […]

Deshaun Watson Completes Just One Pass Friday

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson completed one of five passes for seven yards in Friday's preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Watson was playing without most of Cleveland's starters on offense, including Amari Cooper and Nick Chubb during the contest. He lasted three drives before giving way to Josh Dobbs at quarterback. Watson predictably looked […]