J.T. Realmuto Leaves Game With Neck/Throat Injury

Philadelphia Phillies All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto (neck, throat) was forced to leave Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals early in the seventh inning after taking a bouncing pitch in the dirt from right-hander Zack Wheeler to the neck/throat area. Realmuto was in a lot of pain after the ball went under his mask. He... Read More

Giannis Antetokounmpo To Undergo An MRI

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) suffered a non-contact injury during Tuesday's win over the Celtics. He was down for a bit before limping his way back to the locker room. While details were scarce initially, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski provided an update, reporting Antetokounmpo suffered a left calf strain. He will undergo an MRI, although... Read More

Yusei Kikuchi In Favorable Spot Against Seattle

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi aims to put his awful spring training further in the rear-view mirror during Wednesday's home start versus the visiting Seattle Mariners and right-hander Logan Gilbert. Kikuchi coughed up 14 runs in 7 2/3 innings of Grapefruit League play, but he's turned things around for a 2.79 ERA (3.80... Read More

Aaron Nola Looks To Maintain Dominance Of Cardinals

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola looks to jump-start his season when he squares off with the St. Louis Cardinals and veteran right-hander Lance Lynn in Wednesday's road start. After getting knocked around for 11 hits and six earned runs in his first start of the year versus the vaunted Atlanta Braves offense, Nola launched... Read More

Daniel Bard Throwing Off Mound Tuesday

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Daniel Bard (knee) was expected to throw off a mound on Tuesday. The Rockies have been careful with Bard, whose platelet-rich plasma shots in his right forearm are a bigger concern than the cleanup operation on his left knee in February. Bard didn't participate in spring training, so he won't be... Read More

Taijuan Walker Starting Rehab Assignment Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment on Thursday with Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Manager Rob Thomson said they want to see Walker reach 100-plus pitches during his rehab assignment before the right-hander rejoins the Phillies' rotation, per MLB.com. Walker will be limited to approximately 60 pitches in his first rehab... Read More

John Brebbia Not Facing Extended Absence

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher John Brebbia (calf), who exited last Friday's loss to the division-rival Kansas City Royals after he suffered a strained right calf, is not anticipating a long-term absence. Brebbia said on Tuesday that he was planning on throwing a bullpen later that day. "I'm throwing today, and throwing hasn't been impeded... Read More

DJ LeMahieu Not Ready For Rehab Assignment

New York Yankees third baseman DJ LeMahieu (foot) has taken on-field batting practice and said on Saturday that he was encouraged by his progress. LeMahieu has also been fielding ground balls hit directly at him, and he has been running with approximately 90% effort, per MLB.com. Manager Aaron Boone also said on Tuesday that LeMahieu... Read More

Taj Bradley Not Close To Returning

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Taj Bradley (pectoral) had a "good" bullpen session recently, per manager Kevin Cash, but Cash said the right-hander is still not close to returning. Bradley has been working his way back from a strained right pectoral for almost a month now, and he remains on course in his throwing progression.... Read More

James Harden Ruled Out Versus Phoenix

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (foot) won't play on Tuesday versus Phoenix. He has been dealing with a sore right foot and didn't participate in shootaround on Tuesday. With Kawhi Leonard (knee) also sidelined, Paul George will be a popular DFS option. At the same time, Norman Powell, Russell Westbrook, and Ivica Zubac should... Read More

Martin Perez's Gem Spoiled By Bullpen

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Martin Perez twirled eight innings of one-run ball on six hits and no walks in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the visiting Detroit Tigers, striking out seven hitters en route to a tough-luck no-decision. It looked like Perez was well on his way to earning a win on Tuesday, but closer David... Read More

Corbin Burnes Quiets Red Sox Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Corbin Burnes shut down the Boston Red Sox in Tuesday's 7-1 victory, throwing seven innings of one-run ball on two hits and two walks with six strikeouts. Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill, who is white-hot, took Burnes yard in the first inning, but it was all Burnes from that point on.... Read More

LeBron James Will Play Against The Warriors

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (illness) will play on Tuesday against Golden State. He wasn't available for Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves because of Flu-like symptoms. However, after carrying a questionable designation heading into this one, he feels well enough to suit up. With Anthony Davis (eye, illness) sidelined, James could be in... Read More

Orioles Calling Up Jackson Holliday

The Baltimore Orioles are calling up infielder Jackson Holliday, a source tells ESPN. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 MLB draft, Holliday is also the No. 1 prospect in baseball for 2024 and was not expected to spend much time in the minor leagues to begin the season. After slashing .311/.354/.600 with two... Read More

Giannis Antetokounmpo Won't Return Versus Boston

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) won't return to Tuesday's meeting with the Boston Celtics. He went down with a non-contact injury in the third quarter and limped to the locker room. At the time, details were scarce surrounding the nature of the ailment. However, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Antetokounmpo suffered a left calf... Read More