Max Kepler Being Held Out On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (toe) is being held out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Alex Kirilloff is shifting over to cover Kepler's usual right field post while Miguel Sano (knee) is entering the starting lineup following his activation from the injured list. Kepler was hit by a pitch […]

Leonard Fournette Sheds Weight

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette was back down to 245 pounds when he reported to training camp on Tuesday, according to a source. Fournette's weight was a big topic of discussion this offseason when he appeared close to 260 pounds at the team's mandatory minicamp in June. However, the 27-year-old was training hard […]

Jose Altuve Retreats To The Bench On Tuesday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is getting the day off on Tuesday as the team takes on right-hander Frankie Montas and the Oakland Athletics. Aledmys Diaz will be handling second base duties for the game. This will be Altuve's first day off since the All-Star break. Altuve homered twice this past weekend and he […]

Cardinals Hopeful Maxx Williams Will Return Soon

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said he remains hopeful that tight end Maxx Williams (knee) will be able to return from the Physically Unable to Perform list before the end of training camp. Williams tore his ACL in Week 5 last year. "He's worked his tail off," Kingsbury said. "There have been a couple […]

Connor Joe Not In Tuesday's Lineup, Available Off Bench

Colorado Rockies outfielder Connor Joe will not be part of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against right-hander Michael Kopech and the Chicago White Sox. He is dealing with general soreness and this will be his second straight game on the bench. However, he will be available to pinch-hit off the bench for the contest. […]

Marquise Brown Not Ready To Practice At Camp

The Arizona Cardinals placed wide receiver Marquise Brown (hamstring) on the Non-Football Injury list on Tuesday. He'll be eligible to come off the list whenever he's ready to practice. It's bad news for a player that has yet to play with the team after being acquired in a draft-day trade with the Baltimore Ravens. The […]

Jose Iglesias Out With Foot Injury Tuesday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Iglesias (foot) will be held out of the team's starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The 32-year-old fouled a ball off of his left foot during Monday's game and he was forced to leave the contest. He underwent X-rays after the incident and the X-rays came back […]

Michael Thomas Not Expected To Stay On PUP List Long

New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said that he doesn't expect wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) to stay on the Physically Unable to Perform list for long at training camp. Thomas wasn't able to avoid the PUP to kick off camp, but it sounds like the Saints expect him at practice sooner than later. […]

Justin Turner Remains Sidelined On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (abdomen) will miss his fifth consecutive game on Tuesday as the team takes on right-hander Josiah Gray and the Washington Nationals. Jake Lamb will be getting another start at designated hitter for the game. Turner is currently dealing with tightness in his abdomen. He went through full baseball […]

Chiefs Put Clyde Edwards-Helaire On PUP List

The Kansas City Chiefs placed running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (undisclosed) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Tuesday. However, The Athletic's Nate Taylor is reporting that Edwards-Helaire's situation is nothing major, and he could be taken off the list in the next few days. Still, it's not good for CEH, who has been a […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Taking On-Field Batting Practice Tuesday

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) is taking batting practice on the field prior to the team's matchup against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. This is his first full on-field batting practice session. His previous session in New York over this past weekend was soft-toss. According to Padres beat writer Kevin Acee, Tatis […]

Lavonte David Avoids PUP List

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David (foot) has been cleared to begin training camp and is ready to participate in workouts, beginning on Wednesday. Even though David didn't need to be played on the Physically Unable to Perform list, the team will be careful with him this summer. The 32-year-old missed five games during the […]

Julio Rodriguez Back In The Leadoff Spot Tuesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (wrist) is officially back in the leadoff spot for the team's matchup against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night. Rodriguez sat out each of the team's last four games due to left wrist soreness. All indications over the last 24 hours were that he would be back in action on […]

Nolan Arenado Lands On Restricted List Tuesday

The St. Louis Cardinals placed third baseman Nolan Arenado on the restricted list on Tuesday. He will not be with the team during its two-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays this week. Arenado is not vaccinated against COVID-19 and due to Canada's COVID-19 policies, he is not able to enter the country. Brendan Donovan […]

Chris Godwin Cleared To Begin Training Camp

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee) has been cleared to begin training camp despite having knee surgery Jan. 3 for a torn ACL. The Buccaneers obviously won't push Godwin in training camp, but this is big news for the 26-year-old wideout this summer. The fact that he won't begin camp on the Physically […]

Paul Goldschmidt Placed On Restricted List

The St. Louis Cardinals have officially placed first baseman Paul Goldschmidt on the restricted list. He will remain on the restricted list during the team's two-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays this week as he is not vaccinated against COVID-19, making him unable to enter Canada. Albert Pujols is getting the start at first […]

Julio Jones Signs One-Year Deal With Buccaneers

Seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Julio Jones signed an undisclosed one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday, according to a source. Quarterback Tom Brady gets another new weapon before the 2022 season. Jones, who has missed 14 games the last two seasons due to various injuries, will give Tampa a bit more receiver […]

C.J. Abrams Remains Out For Tuesday's Game

San Diego Padres shortstop C.J. Abrams (biceps) will miss his fourth consecutive game on Tuesday when the team takes on right-hander Garrett Hill and the Detroit Tigers. Ha-Seong Kim will be covering shortstop for the team once again. Abrams has been battling biceps soreness since Saturday. He'll have one more chance to play in the […]

Julio Rodriguez Tentatively In The Lineup For Tuesday

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais provided an update on outfielder Julio Rodriguez (wrist) during his interview on the show Seattle Sports on Tuesday. Servais stated that Rodriguez is currently included in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. However, he added that the team would need to see how he looked in […]

MacKenzie Gore Lands On 15-Day Injured List

The San Diego Padres placed left-hander MacKenzie Gore (elbow) on the 15-day injured list due to left elbow inflammation on Tuesday. The team called up right-hander Dinelson Lamet from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Gore exited his start against the Detroit Tigers on Monday with what was initially described as elbow soreness. We don't have […]

J.D. Martinez Returns To Starting Lineup Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (back) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. He will be hitting cleanup and slotting in as designated hitter. This will be Martinez's first action since the All-Star game. He has been sidelined due to back spasms, though he was reportedly available off […]

Oscar Gonzalez Begins Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Oscar Gonzalez (intercostal) began a rehab assignment at Double-A Akron on Tuesday. He made three plate appearances in his first game and went 0-for-2 with a walk. Gonzalez has been out since late June due to a mild intercostal strain. The 24-year-old has experienced his first taste of the majors this year […]

Tarik Skubal Made Available By Tigers

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Detroit Tigers have made a number of players available via trade, including starting pitcher Tarik Skubal. Rosenthal reports that the team has made "just about everyone" available. Skubal would certainly be the team's most intriguing trade target for any playoff competitor looking for rotation help. Over 19 […]

Garrett Cooper Lands On Injured List With Wrist Contusion

The Miami Marlins have placed first baseman Garrett Cooper (wrist) on the 10-day injured list with a right wrist contusion. The team activated fellow first baseman Lewin Diaz in a corresponding move and he will be batting fifth in Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Cooper was hit in his right wrist by a pitch […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Remains Out On Tuesday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (hamstring) will miss his second consecutive game on Tuesday as the team takes on left-hander Jose Suarez and the Los Angeles Angels. Nicky Lopez will be handling shortstop duties once again for the game. Witt exited this past Sunday's contest with hamstring tightness. The injury flared up while […]

George Kirby Recalled Ahead Of Tuesday's Start

The Seattle Mariners have recalled right-hander George Kirby from Triple-A. He will be the team's starting pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. To clear a roster spot for Kirby, the team optioned fellow right-hander Matt Brash to Triple-A. Kirby has had an up-and-down first tour of the majors this year. Across 12 starts, […]

Sixto Sanchez To Face Hitters Saturday

Miami Marlins right-hander Sixto Sanchez (shoulder), the team's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will toss one inning of live batting practice on Saturday. It will be his first time facing live hitters since March of last year. Sanchez had right shoulder surgery on July 20 of last year and continues to work his way […]

Edward Cabrera Set For Rehab Outing Thursday

Miami Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera (elbow) is scheduled to pitch for Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday in his third minor league rehab start. Cabrera got up to 52 pitches in his last outing and has been sidelined since June 13 with right elbow tendinitis. The 24-year-old tossed three scoreless frames and struck out seven while walking […]

Jon Berti Resumes Baseball Activities

Miami Marlins infielder Jon Berti (groin) is hitting in the batting cages and increasing running activities as he rehabs in Jupiter, Fla. Berti was placed on the injured list after straining his left groin during a stolen base on July 14. The 32-year-old will likely need to go on a minor league rehab assignment before […]

Robbie Grossman On The Bench Tuesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman isn't in the team's lineup on Tuesday for a matchup with the San Diego Padres and right-handed starter Mike Clevinger. Grossman is hitting .205 with a .310 on-base percentage, two home runs, and three stolen bases in 303 plate appearances for the Tigers this season. Instead, it'll be Akil Baddoo […]