Ethan Small Makes Rehab Appearance Over The Weekend

San Francisco Giants left-hander Ethan Small (oblique) threw one scoreless inning and gave up a hit in a minor-league rehab outing in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Saturday, July 20. Small was acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers over the offseason and was in the running for a bullpen spot in San Francisco before suffering […]

Alex Cobb Throws Five Scoreless Innings In Rehab Start

In his first minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday, San Francisco Giants veteran right-hander Alex Cobb (hip) struck out four over five scoreless innings while throwing 60 pitches. Manager Bob Melvin said the Giants will check in with Cobb before determining his next steps, but the skipper suggested the 36-year-old could return during […]

Keaton Winn Continues His Throwing Progression

San Francisco Giants right-hander Keaton Winn (elbow) allowed five runs over 2 2/3 innings in his June 20 start against the St. Louis Cardinals at Rickwood Field before going on the 15-day injured list with an elbow issue on June 22 (retroactive to June 21). It was the second time Winn has been sidelined in […]

Robbie Ray Likely To Make Season Debut Against Dodgers

San Francisco Giants left-hander Robbie Ray (elbow) allowed one hit over 5 1/3 scoreless innings in what will likely be his final minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Sacramento on Friday. Ray walked two, struck out seven and threw 78 pitches. The 32-year-old veteran southpaw is on track to make his Giants debut during the team's […]

Walker Buehler Throwing Bullpen On Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he had a good conversation with right-hander Walker Buehler (hip) and believes the time away did him some good. Buehler will throw a bullpen session on Monday and will need a couple of minor-league rehab starts, depending on how everything keeps progressing. The 29-year-old went 1-4 with a […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects Ready To Shine: Coby Mayo, Max Meyer, Jackson Jobe

Week 18 of the fantasy baseball season is here and there is a wealth of youngsters still ready to make an impact in the big leagues whether they have had a taste of The Show or not. This week, we are going to highlight a trio of young players who undoubtedly sport the ability not […]

Fantasy Football Tight Ends To Outperform Their ADP In 2024

In most seasons, taking a tight end early was necessary. There were only 2-4 elite options at the position, and the rest were about the same. That's why so many fantasy football managers took Travis Kelce with a first-round pick last year.  However, heading into 2024 drafts, it might be best to wait on a […]

Evan Phillips Losing Hold Of Closer's Gig

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stopped short of calling right-handed reliever Evan Phillips the team's closer on Monday. Roberts said that Phillips could still pitch in save situations, but that he could also appear in leverage spots earlier in games after his recent struggles. The Dodgers want to give him some opportunities right now […]

Mookie Betts Starts Swinging A Bat

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Monday that infielder Mookie Betts (hand) has started swinging a bat. Betts also took some ground balls back-handed before Monday's series opener against the visiting division-rival San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium at shortstop with his broken left hand. The 31-year-old All-Star has yet to actual start […]

Griffin Canning Expects To Start On Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Griffin Canning (elbow) said he's fine and is expecting to make the start on Wednesday on the road in Seattle against the division-rival Mariners. Canning was pulled from his last start early on Friday against the Oakland Athletics due to right-elbow irritation, but it looks like he'll avoid a stint on […]

Luis Rengifo Could Be Activated On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo (wrist) said he's doing "everything" on Monday like he would before a normal game and said that he could "maybe" be activated from the 10-day injured list before Tuesday's game against the division-rival Seattle Mariners. Rengifo resumed throwing, fielding ground balls and hitting off a tee on Friday, and […]

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Jacob deGrom "Getting Close" To Facing Hitters

Texas Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom (elbow) is "getting close" to facing hitters, according to manager Bruce Bochy. deGrom will throw around 40 pitches in a regular bullpen session on Tuesday and again on Friday. Bochy estimated deGrom will throw three live batting practice sessions before starting a minor-league rehab assignment. The 36-year-old two-time National League […]

Carlos Correa In A Walking Boot

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (foot) was in the team's clubhouse on Monday before the series opener against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies in a walking boot. Correa said the boot will stay on for a few more days and he's unsure if he'll resume baseball activities immediately after that. He's hoping he's not out longer […]

Miguel Rojas Out On Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas (forearm) is out of the team's starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the visiting division-rival San Francisco Giants. Right-forearm tightness forced Rojas out of Sunday's series finale against the visiting Boston Red Sox early, and now he'll miss the start of the series against the Gigantes. The 35-year-old […]

Nolan Schanuel Returns To Monday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel (calf) is back at first base and is batting second for the Halos for Monday's series opener against the hosting division-rival Seattle Mariners and right-hander Bryce Miller. Schanuel left Saturday's game early against the Oakland Athletics with left-calf tightness and didn't make the start in Sunday's series finale, […]

Kimani Vidal, Isaiah Spiller Battle It Out For The Chargers' No. 3 RB Spot

Los Angeles Chargers running backs Kimani Vidal and Isaiah Spiller are locked into a positional battle for the No. 3 running back spot behind Gus Edwards and J.K. Dobbins (Achilles). With Dobbins recovering from injury and Edwards no stranger to injury himself, this team's No. 3 running back is an important position. Spiller is the […]

Ezequiel Tovar Returns From Illness

Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (illness) is back at shortstop and is hitting second in the order for the Rockies for Monday's series opener against the visiting Boston Red Sox and right-hander Tanner Houck. Tovar didn't play in Sunday's series finale against the division-rival San Francisco Giants due to flu-like symptoms. He's not quite 100 […]

Elias Diaz Remains Sidelined

Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz (calf) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Over the weekend, Diaz re-injured his calf that cost him time earlier in the season. As a result, Diaz will miss his second straight game on Monday. Jacob Stallings will cover behind the plate […]

Ryan McMahon Sitting Out On Monday

Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon (hand) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox. McMahon was a late addition to Sunday's contest and he jammed his finger during that game. As a result, McMahon will take a seat with what is believed to be a minor finger […]

Denny Hamlin's Strong Indianapolis Run Ends In A Late-Race Crash

Denny Hamlin ended the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the 31st position on Sunday. Starting from the second position, Hamlin was one of the top drivers in the early portions of the race. In the first stage, Hamlin ran in the Top 5 until he took his first green flag pit stop on […]

Juan Soto Blasts Two Homers

New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto was hitting the ball all over the place during Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The superstar slugger went 3-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI in the blowout win. Soto has been on fire with nearly 20 hits over the last week and a half. It […]

Terry McLaurin Sees Commanders Offense As The Start Of Something Special

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin has had a career marred by constant quarterback changes and organizational dysfunction. Through it all, McLaurin has recorded four straight 1,000-yard seasons. His talent has constantly been on display with highlight-reel catches, and he has been a consistently solid presence in Washington's receiving core. With rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels […]

Austin Cindric Holds On For His First Indianapolis Top-10 Finish

In the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Austin Cindric finished seventh despite not being much of a factor for the win for most of the race. Starting 38th at the rear after obtaining damage in practice, Cindric struggled to make moves through the field early. The No. 2 Ford driver would also catch a […]

Lamar Jackson Still Not Practicing With "Pretty Bad" Illness

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (illness) was once again absent from the team’s practice on Monday. He was also unavailable for Sunday’s session. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh did not have an update on Jackson's condition beyond the fact that he remains out with an illness. Jackson is coming off a season in which he […]

Carlos Rodon Looks Impressive On Monday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon put together a masterful performance against the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. The southpaw allowed one run on two hits over seven innings of work. Rodon struck out 10 batters along the way as he made easy work of the Rays' lineup. He has put together an up-and-down […]

Ryan Blaney Falls Short Of Victory At Indianapolis

Team Penske driver Ryan Blaney finished third in Sunday's Brickyard 400 after being in position to take the victory late. Starting from the seventh position, Blaney looked strong early on in the first stage and ran in the Top 10 for most of the stage. After taking his first pit stop on lap 27, Blaney […]

Julian Merryweather Activated From Injured List

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Julian Merryweather (shoulder) has been activated off the 60-day injured list on Monday. The right-hander has missed 3 1/2 months of action due to a shoulder strain. When healthy, Merryweather has been a viable option for Chicago. Last season, Merryweather posted a 3.38 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, and nearly 100 strikeouts over […]

German Marquez Placed On Injured List

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez (elbow) has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right-elbow inflammation, retroactive to July 19. The right-hander is working his way back from Tommy John surgery, so Marquez having a setback shouldn't be shocking. He made one start since coming off the injured list. He pitched against the […]

Josh Berry Wrecks Out Of The Brickyard 400

In Sunday's Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Stewart-Haas Racing driver Josh Berry finished 35th after wrecking at the beginning of the third stage. Berry was set for a difficult day, starting from the 37th position after a horrible qualifying run. In the first stage, the No. 4 driver made progress through the field as […]