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LaMonte Wade Jr. Back In Lineup
San Francisco Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. (back) is in the starting lineup and batting first as the team opens a road series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. Wade missed the Giants' three previous games with a back issue but he seems to be over it now. Wade is hitting .268 with nine […]
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Jose Cuas Traded To Cubs
The Kansas City Royals traded reliever Jose Cuas to the Chicago Cubs on Monday in exchange for outfielder Nelson Velazquez. The Royals optioned Velazquez to Triple-A Omaha following the move. Cuas made 45 appearances for the Royals in 2023, posting a 3-0 record, 4.54 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, and 52 strikeouts over 41 2/3 innings of […]
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Bo Bichette Leaves Game Early With Apparent Leg Injury
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (knee) left his team's Monday night game against the Baltimore Orioles with an apparent injury. Bichette grabbed his right knee after rounding first base following a single to right field. He was replaced in the field at shortstop by Santiago Espinal following the play. If Bichette were forced to […]
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Jake Burger Homers Twice On Thursday
Chicago White Sox second baseman Jake Burger had a big night in a 6-3 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday. Burger went 2-for-3 with two homers, a walk, and three RBI in the losing effort. The 27-year-old infielder was the only Chicago hitter who could get to Cleveland rookie right-hander Tanner Bibee in the […]
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Tanner Bibee Picks Up Seventh Win
Cleveland Guardians right-hander Tanner Bibee pitched well in a 6-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. Bibee allowed three runs on six hits over 6 2/3 innings while striking out six and walking two. He wound up notching 16 swinging strikes on 97 pitches on the way to improving his record to 7-2 […]
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Jose Ramirez Homers Twice On Wednesday
Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez went 3-for-4 with two homers, a walk, three runs, and three RBI in an 8-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. Ramirez hit a two-run shot in the first inning and followed that up with a solo blast in the fourth frame. The All-Star infielder has been […]
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Sandy Alcantara Throws Complete-Game Gem Wednesday
Miami Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara tossed a gem in a 7-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. Alcantara allowed one run on five hits over nine innings while striking out seven and walking one in the win over a tough Rays team. The veteran hurler notched 19 swinging strikes in what was the […]
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Jakeem Grant Sr. Participating In Practice
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jakeem Grant Sr. (Achilles) took part in practice on Tuesday and was able to log his most reps since rupturing his Achilles during training camp last year. Grant was signed before the 2022 season to bring an element of explosiveness to the return game but never wound up suiting up for […]
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Zach Charbonnet Signs Rookie Deal
The Seattle Seahawks signed rookie running back Zach Charbonnet to his four-year rookie deal on Tuesday. Charbonnet was drafted in the second round of the 2023 rookie draft and is expected to push for a role behind Kenneth Walker III in the upcoming season. The Seahawks also waived defensive backs James Campbell and Isaiah Dunn […]
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Alvin Kamara's Head Coach Unsure On Possible Suspension
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara and the team are still waiting to hear about a possible punishment from the NFL stemming from his role in an incident back in February of 2022. Head coach Dennis Allen was asked about it by reporters on Tuesday, he indicated that he had no idea when or […]
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Hyun Jin Ryu Not Likely To Start This Weekend
Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu (elbow) is not likely to be activated from the 60-day injured list to start this upcoming weekend. Toronto manager John Schneider told reporters on Monday that Ryu is probably going to throw a simulated game in place of being activated. That puts the 36-year-old on track to be […]
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Lane Thomas Leaves Early After HBP
Washington Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas left early on Monday after getting hit by a pitch. Thomas was hit by a Gavin Hollowell pitch in the eighth inning and was replaced in the game by pinch-runner Ildemaro Vargas. It is possible that Thomas' removal from the game was precautionary as the Nationals were down 8-1 at […]
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Tyler O'Neill Not Starting Monday
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill is not in the team's lineup for Monday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. O'Neill was reinstated from the injured list last week and started four straight games spanning from Thursday to Sunday, so the team is likely looking to give him a day of rest. The Cards will have […]
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Shohei Ohtani Drawing Interest From Orioles, Diamondbacks
Los Angeles Angels pitcher/DH Shohei Ohtani is reportedly drawing trade interest from the Baltimore Orioles and Arizona Diamondbacks, according to MLB Networks's Jon Morosi. According to Morosi, both teams have recently inquired about Ohtani's availability in a potential trade, with the MLB reporter describing it as both teams doing their "due diligence" on the two-way […]
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Willson Contreras Not In Monday's Lineup
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras (hip) is not in the starting lineup for his team's Monday night game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Contreras left Saturday's game early with discomfort in his right hip and will be on the sidelines for his second consecutive contest. The Cardinals will start Andrew Knizner behind the plate on […]
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Noah Syndergaard To Make Next Rehab Start Thursday
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Noah Syndergaard (finger) is slate to make his next rehab start on Thursday for Triple-A Oklahoma City. Syndergaard's start on Thursday will be his third and final rehab outing, so the Dodgers will likely activate the veteran hurler after that. The 30-year-old has made 12 starts for LA this season, posting […]
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Aaron Hicks Exits Early
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Aaron Hicks left his team's game against the Philadelphia Phillies after he appeared to injure himself while attempting to make a diving catch. Hicks was slow to get up after the attempt and was replaced in the field by Colton Cowser. Hicks went hitless in his lone at-bat for the O's before […]
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Bryson Stott Steals Three Bases On Sunday
Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott had a big afternoon in an 8-5 win over the Cleveland Guardians in 10 innings on Sunday. Stott went 0-for-1 with four walks, a run, and three stolen bases in the extra-innings win. The 25-year-old infielder is putting together a solid season for the Phillies, slashing .304/.348/.436 with nine […]
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Aaron Nola Posts Quality Start Vs. Cleveland
Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola delivered seven innings of three-run ball while striking out seven and walking none in an 8-5 win over the Cleveland Guardians in 10 innings on Sunday. Nola was efficient in this one, needing just 85 pitches to get through seven innings, although he had to settle for a no-decision in […]
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Ryne Nelson Picks Up Win On Wednesday
Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Ryne Nelson pitched well in a 5-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. Nelson allowed two runs on three hits over seven innings while striking out five and walking one, needing just 84 pitches to get through seven innings. The 25-year-old was credited with the win on Wednesday, improving his record […]
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Nico Hoerner Hits Grand Slam In Wednesday's Win
Chicago Cubs shortstop Nico Hoerner went 2-for-5 with a grand slam in an 8-3 win over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Hoerner's first career grand slam came in the eighth inning and broke what had been a close game wide open. The 26-year-old infielder is putting together a solid season for the Cubs, hitting .272 […]
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A.T. Perry Placed On Non-Football Injury List
The New Orleans Saints placed wide receiver A.T. Perry on the non-football injury list on Tuesday. Perry was drafted by the Saints in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL draft after spending four seasons at Wake Forest. The team has not shed any light on Perry's injury or indicated how long he would be […]
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Dalvin Cook Favored By Betting Odds To Sign With Patriots
Free-agent running back Dalvin Cook is currently favored by the betting odds to sign with the New England Patriots. DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the odds of Cook signing with the Pats set at +150, while the Miami Dolphins are the next-closest team at +200. If Cook were to sign with New England it would be […]
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DJ LeMahieu Not Starting Monday
New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu is not in the starting lineup for his team's Monday game against the Los Angeles Angels. LeMahieu will be replaced at third base by Oswald Peraza, who is hitting leadoff against Angels starter Griffin Canning in the series opener. LeMahieu is hitting .231 with seven homers, 30 runs, and […]
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Wade Miley Lands On Injured List Monday
Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Wade Miley (elbow) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday, retroactive to July 14. Miley has been dealing with left-elbow discomfort over the past few days, which ultimately landed him on the injured list. The Brewers have yet to announce a corresponding move to take Miley's spot on the active […]
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Willie Calhoun Close To Rehab Assignment
New York Yankees outfielder Willie Calhoun (quad) is getting close to beginning a rehab assignment. Calhoun will head to Double-A Somerset to work out with the squad before he officially starts his rehab assignment. Calhoun has been sidelined since late June with a left quad strain. The veteran could be back in the big leagues […]
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Ronald Acuna Jr. Homers Twice On Saturday
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. had a big day in a 6-5 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. Acuna wound up going 3-for-5 with two homers, a steal, and three RBI in the loss to Chicago. The star outfielder hit a two-run shot in the third inning and added a solo shot […]
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Cody Bellinger Hits Grand Slam Saturday
Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and a walk in a 10-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. Bellinger's slam came in the bottom of the third and traveled 414 feet with an exit velocity of 105.6 MPH. The veteran outfielder has been swinging a hot bat of […]
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Jonah Heim Homers, Drives In Four On Friday
Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim went 3-for-5 with a double, a homer, two runs, and four RBI in a 12-4 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. Heim ripped a solo homer to center field in the eighth inning. The blast traveled 419 feet and had an exit velocity of 103.4 MPH. Heim is putting […]
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Adam Frazier Homers Twice Friday
Baltimore Orioles second baseman Adam Frazier turned in a big game in a 5-2 win over the Miami Marlins on Friday. Frazier went 3-for-4 with two homers, two runs, and four RBI in the win. The 31-year-old infielder hit a solo shot in the fourth inning and followed that up with a two-run shot in […]
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