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Chuba Hubbard Could Serve As Carolina's Short-Yardage RB
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard could serve as the team's short-yardage back in 2023, according to the Athletic's Joe Person. Person listed "power back" as one of the Panthers' roster holes heading into training camp as Carolina doesn't really have a big, bruising running back on the roster. That could open up short yardage […]
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Brock Purdy Expected To Be Ready By The Start Of The Season
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (elbow) is expected to be around 100% by the start of the 2023 regular season, according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. Purdy tore his right ulnar collateral ligament in last year's NFC Championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles and had the ligament surgically repaired this offseason. With Purdy sidelined, Trey […]
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Justin Jefferson Not At OTAs
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is absent from voluntary organized team activities this week, according to reports. Head coach Kevin O'Connell discussed Jefferson's absence with reporters, stating that he has been speaking with the star receiver regularly and that he hopes to see Jefferson "as soon as possible." The Vikings have a mandatory minicamp […]
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J.D. Davis Scores Twice Monday
San Francisco Giants third baseman J.D. Davis went 2-for-4 with two runs and an RBI in a 14-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Davis also walked twice and stole a base in the blowout win over the Pirates. The veteran's two-hit performance raises his batting average to .278 to go along with nine […]
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Pavin Smith Hits Three-Run Home Run Monday
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Pavin Smith went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer in a 7-5 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday. Smith's blast came as part of a five-run second inning to help power Arizona to the win. The shot traveled 426 feet and had an exit velocity of 105.6 MPH. Smith is hitting just […]
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Jose Siri Goes Hitless Monday
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jose Siri went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in a 1-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Siri's hitless afternoon drops his batting average to .243 to go along with an .855 OPS, nine homers, 21 runs, 20 RBI, and five steals across 103 at-bats. Despite the slow afternoon at the […]
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Anthony Rendon Does Some Infield Work Monday
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (groin) took some grounders on the field on Monday ahead of his team's game against the Chicago White Sox. Rendon has been on the injured list since the middle of May but he is slowly ramping up baseball activities as he works his way back to the field. […]
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Josh Donaldson To Play Rehab Game At Double-A Tuesday
New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring) will play a rehab game for Double-A Somerset on Tuesday. Donaldson has been on the injured list since the beginning of April with a hamstring injury, although he is nearing a return to action. The veteran infielder is likely to be ready to return to the Yankees […]
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Anthony Rizzo Not Playing Monday
New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (wrist) is not listed in the starting lineup for his team's Monday matchup against the Seattle Mariners. Rizzo was initially expected to be good to go for the series opener against Seattle but he will sit out after leaving Sunday's game early. The Yankees have DJ LeMahieu playing […]
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Logan Gilbert Picks Up Third Win
Seattle Mariners right-hander Logan Gilbert pitched well in a 3-2 win over the Oakland A's on Thursday. Gilbert allowed two runs on three hits over eight innings while striking out six and walking none. He was credited with the win to improve his record to 3-2 on the season. Gilbert notched 14 swinging strikes and […]
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Bryce Harper Homers Thursday
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper went 3-for-4 with a homer and two runs scored in an 8-5 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. Harper launched a solo shot to tie the game at 4-4 in the fourth inning. The blast traveled 445 feet and had an exit velocity of 107.8 MPH. Harper has been […]
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Dameon Pierce Looking Healthy In OTAs
Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (ankle) looked healthy while participating in organized team activities on Tuesday. Pierce landed on Injured Reserve late last season after suffering a high-ankle sprain in Week 14. In a video posted by HoustonTexans.com's Deepi Sidhu, Pierce caught a short pass from rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud and looked to be […]
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Luis L. Ortiz Strikes Out Four In Win Monday
Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Luis L. Ortiz allowed two runs on five hits over 7 2/3 innings in a 6-4 win over the Texas Rangers on Monday. Ortiz struck out four, walked two, and allowed five hits in the win. The rookie hurler didn't post eye-popping stats but he did well in limiting a dangerous Texas […]
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Whit Merrifield Homers Monday
Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Whit Merrifield went 4-for-4 with a homer and two RBI in a 6-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. Merrifield launched a two-run homer in the fourth inning, cutting the Rays' lead to 4-2. The veteran infielder is now hitting .287 with two homers, 21 runs, 19 RBI, […]
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Mike Zunino Homers Monday
Cleveland Guardians catcher Mike Zunino went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in a 3-0 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday. Zunino provided most of the offense in the low-scoring game with a two-run shot in the seventh inning. The blast traveled 341 feet and had an exit velocity of 101.5 MPH. Hopefully the […]
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Hunter Gaddis Throws Six Shutout Innings Monday
Cleveland Guardians right-hander Hunter Gaddis tossed six innings of shutout ball while allowing two hits, striking out four, and walking one in a 3-0 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday. Gaddis was recalled from Triple-A earlier in the day for a spot start and looked good in the outing after struggling on the […]
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Evan White Has Hip Surgery Monday
Seattle Mariners first baseman Evan White (hip) had surgery on his hip on Monday. The procedure reportedly went well as White had surgery to release a tendon that was impinging his hip joint while also getting some scar tissue cleaned up. White's early timetable calls for him to miss about three months, meaning it will […]
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Sixto Sanchez To Begin Throwing From 105 Feet
Miami Marlins right-hander Sixto Sanchez (shoulder) will begin throwing from 105 feet this week. Sanchez is reportedly showing no discomfort in his pitching shoulder as he looks to work his way back from a shoulder injury that has kept him off of the field since the 2020 season. Sanchez is still a long way out […]
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Clayton Kershaw Placed On Bereavement List Monday
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw was placed on the bereavement list on Monday. Kershaw will tend to personal business over the next few days but he is still tentatively lined up to make his next scheduled start on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays. The team recalled right-hander Gavin Stone from Triple-A in a […]
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Cal Quantrill Strikes Out Six Friday
Cleveland Guardians right-hander Cal Quantrill allowed three runs on six hits over 5 2/3 innings in a 10-9 loss to the New York Mets in 10 innings on Friday. Quantrill struck out six and walked none in the no-decision. The veteran hurler notched 11 swinging strikes on the way to recording a season-high six strikeouts. […]
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Josh Naylor Homers, Drives In Five Friday
Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor went 3-for-5 with a homer and five RBI in a 10-9 loss to the New York Mets in 10 innings on Friday. Naylor got the Guardians off to a fast start, smacking a three-run homer off of Carlos Carrasco in the first inning. The homer traveled 397 feet and […]
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Davante Adams Has Concerns About Raiders' Offense In 2023
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams reportedly has "reservations" about the direction of the team's offense heading into the 2023 season. Adams went on to state, "We don't see eye-to-eye on what we think is best for us right now." The All-Pro wideout will catch passes from Jimmy Garoppolo in 2023 after catching passes […]
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Josh Downs Signs Rookie Contract Tuesday
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs signed his rookie contract on Tuesday. Downs, a third-round pick out of North Carolina, is expected to step in as the Colts' starting slot receiver and play alongside starters Michael Pittman and Alec Pierce. Downs is unlikely to be a difference-maker in fantasy in 2023 but he is on […]
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John Schreiber Leaves Monday's Game With Injury
Boston Red Sox reliever John Schreiber (lat) left an appearance during Monday's game against the Seattle Mariners with an injury. Schreiber got one out in his relief appearance, throwing seven pitches before he was spotted flexing his pitching hand on the mound. He was met on the field by team trainers and left the game […]
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Mike Yastrzemski Activated From Injured List Monday
San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (hamstring) was activated off of the 10-day injured list on Monday. Yastrzemski missed just about two weeks with the injury. The outfielder is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies but he is available off the bench if needed. The veteran outfielder is hitting .292 […]
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Joc Pederson Placed On Injured List
San Francisco Giants outfielder Joc Pederson (hand) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday, retroactive to May 13. Pederson injured his hand attempting to bunt on Friday and will miss at least the next week as he looks to heal up. The Giants activated outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (hamstring) off of the injured list […]
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MJ Melendez Not In Monday's Lineup
Kansas City Royals catcher MJ Melendez is not in the team's starting lineup for a Monday game against the San Diego Padres. Normally when Melendez takes a seat it comes when the opposing team has a lefty on the mound but that is not the case on Monday as Michael Wacha will toe the rubber […]
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Patrick Sandoval Posts Quality Start Sunday
Los Angeles Angels left-hander Patrick Sandoval allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits over 7 2/3 innings in a 4-3 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday. Sandoval struck out five and walked one while taking the loss. The veteran left-hander posted an impressive 17 swinging strikes and 31% CSW in the outing. Sandoval […]
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Tanner Bibee Strikes Out Seven Sunday
Cleveland Guardians right-hander Tanner Bibee allowed one run on two hits over 7 2/3 innings in a 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. Bibee struck out seven and walked none while settling for a no-decision. The rookie hurler notched 14 swinging strikes and a 31% CSW in the quality start. Bibee has […]
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Josh Lowe Drives In Five On Thursday
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe went 2-for-5 with a double, a homer, two runs, and five RBI in an 8-2 win over the New York Yankees on Thursday. Lowe broke the game open with a three-run double in the sixth inning and later added a two-run homer in the eighth inning. The blast traveled […]
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