Lucas Giolito Picks Up Ninth Victory

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito earned his ninth victory of the season on Monday versus the Minnesota Twins. Giolito tossed eight innings and allowed two hits, one run, zero walks and struck out eight. Giolito had a rough outing his last time out, but bounced back in a big way this evening. Giolito […]

Eloy Jimenez Continues Power Surge

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez continued his power display in Monday's victory versus the Minnesota Twins. Jimenez went 2-for-4 with walk, two home runs and five RBI. Jimenez crushed a two-run home run off of Beau Burrows in the top of the first inning and then followed that up with a three-run home run […]

Tim Anderson Homers For Second Straight Game

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson went 3-for-5 with two runs, two RBI and a solo home run in Monday's blowout victory against the Minnesota Twins. Anderson has now homered leading off in the top of the first inning in two consecutive games and is beginning to heat up with six hits over his last […]

Luis Castillo Struggles Vs. Cleveland

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo struggled in a 9-3 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Monday. Castillo allowed eight runs over 3 1/3 innings of work while striking out two and walking three. The right-hander gave up two homers, both two-run shots, in the loss. Castillo's record drops to 6-11, to go along with a […]

Elfrid Payton Agrees To Deal With Phoenix

Free-agent guard Elfrid Payton has agreed to a one-year deal to join the Suns. This will be Payton's second stint in Phoenix, playing 19 games there after the Orlando Magic traded him during the 2017-18 campaign. The 27-year-old is currently averaging 10.9 points, 5.2 assists, and 1.3 steals throughout seven seasons of service in the […]

Derrick Lewis Unable To Clinch Interim Title

It wasn't meant to be for Derrick Lewis on his home turf, as he lost out on the UFC interim heavyweight title by way of third-round TKO to Ciryl Gane on Saturday. After winning four fights in a row, Lewis earned a shot to compete for the interim title against the French sensation in Houston […]

Cubs-Brewers Postponed Monday Due To Rain

Monday's contest between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers has been postponed due to inclement weather. It will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Tuesday, starting at 1:20 p.m. Freddy Peralta and Alec Mills are still in line for two starts in weekly formats despite having their appearances pushed back a […]

Josh Reddick Released By Arizona

The Arizona Diamondbacks released outfielder Josh Reddick on Monday. The 34-year-old was designated for assignment last week but will become a free agent instead of reporting to Triple-A Reno. He slashed .258/.285/.371 with two home runs, 21 RBI, and 15 runs scored across 158 plate appearances for the Diamondbacks in 2021. Reddick will look to […]

Hunter Strickland Reinstated From Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Hunter Strickland (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Monday. He tested positive for COVID-19 in late July. The 32-year-old cleared MLB protocols and was activated ahead of Monday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Strickland owns a 3.11 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and a 34:15 K: BB across 37 2/3 innings in […]

Jesus Sanchez Still Rehabbing

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez (undisclosed) is still rehabbing in Jupiter, Florida. He was placed on the COVID-19 injured list and has been sidelined since mid-July. The 23-year-old entered the return-to-play protocol and will continue to ramp up his activity this week. Sanchez expected to serve as the team's everyday left fielder once he's cleared […]

Elieser Hernandez Set For Rehab Start Tuesday

Miami Marlins pitcher Elieser Hernandez (quadriceps) will make his next rehab start with Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday. He struck out five batters across four scoreless innings in his previous rehab outing. The 26-year-old will continue to ramp up his activity and make at least one more start before rejoining the Marlins rotation. Hernandez pitched well […]

Pablo Lopez To Throw Bullpen Session Tuesday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (shoulder) will throw a 30-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. Lopez has been out of action since the All-Star break with a rotator cuff strain, and had recently begun playing catch. Prior to this injury, Lopez was in the midst of a career-year […]

Julio Jones Not Practicing Yet

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Julio Jones (leg) was spotted riding a stationary bike on Monday. He hasn't practiced since sustaining a minor lower-leg injury during last Monday's practice. The Titans won't put too much strain on Jones, and they will continue to manage him during practice and throughout the season. The former Atlanta Falcon's leg […]

Jazz Chisholm Placed On Injured List Monday

Updating an earlier report, Miami Marlins shortstop Jazz Chisholm (illness) has been placed on the injured list due to flu-like symptoms, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. It had been reported earlier that Chisholm had remained behind in Colorado while the team traveled to San Diego for Monday's series opener with the Padres. He […]

Jon Berti Slowly Increasing Baseball Activities

Miami Marlins infielder Jon Berti (head) is increasing baseball activities as he is able to tolerate it, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. Berti has been on the concussion injured list since being hit in the back of the head by a pitch three weeks ago. He's been an OK option in deeper formats […]

Jazz Chisholm Not With Team In San Diego

Miami Marlins shortstop Jazz Chisholm (illness) is not with the team in San Diego, according to Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald. Chisholm was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to flu-like symptoms, and McPherson now reports that he stayed behind in Colorado while the team traveled to San Diego. It appears Chisholm is about to […]

Luis Severino To Make Another Rehab Start Friday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (shoulder, groin) will make another rehab start Friday. Severino pitched four perfect innings in his first rehab outing for Double-A Somerset, striking out five batters on 48 pitches. The Yankees will determine if the hard-throwing righty is ready to return to the rotation following Friday's rehab appearance. Severino […]

Gleyber Torres Could Miss 10-20 Days

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres (thumb) could miss 10-20 days of action with a left thumb sprain. Torres was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday and is slated to see a specialist, which will give the Yankees a better idea of a timetable for his return. There was some concern over Torres' […]

Corey Kluber Scheduled For First Rehab Start On Thursday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Corey Kluber (shoulder) is slated to make his first rehab start with Double-A Somerset on Thursday. Kluber was able to toss 42 pitches in a simulated game on Saturday, throwing his fastball, cutter, and slider without any problems- though the veteran hurler appeared to tire towards the end of the […]

Pedro Munhoz Drops Decision To Jose Aldo

With losses in three of his last four bouts, Pedro Munhoz has now put himself on the outskirts of title contention. In Saturday's co-main event at UFC 265 against Jose Aldo, Munhoz dropped a unanimous decision. Statistically, Munhoz landed 75 significant strikes in 15 minutes of action. No takedowns were attempted in the night's co-main […]

Daniel Hudson Throws Live BP On Monday

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Daniel Hudson (illness) threw a live batting practice on Monday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reported. The 34-year-old right-hander was acquired from the Washington Nationals at the trade deadline but has been quarantining after testing positive for COVID-19. Hudson had a solid season for Washington, posting a 4-1 record with a […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Hits On Field, Continues Recovery

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder) hit on the field on Monday for the first time since being placed on the 10-day injured list, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reported. Tatis Jr. has been sidelined since July 31 after he made an awkward slide into third base that resulted in left […]

Byron Buxton Takes Batting Practice, Works Out On Field

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hand) went through a workout at Target Field ahead of Monday's game against the White Sox. Buxton shagged fly balls during batting practice, took batting practice, and was running the bases. The speedy outfielder will continue to work out on the field with the team- and the club will determine […]

Bobby Bradley Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Cleveland Indians first baseman Bobby Bradley (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday retroactive to August 7. Bradley came out of Friday's 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners with a left knee strain and it is unclear how soon he will return. Owen Miller will continue filling in at first base and […]

DJ LeMahieu Dropped To Fifth In Batting Order

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu was dropped from the leadoff spot to fifth in the order ahead of Monday's game against the Royals. LeMahieu has logged 415 of his 421 at-bats in the leadoff spot for New York this season, though manager Aaron Boone opted to switch things up, saying that the move was […]

Domingo German Close To Throwing

New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German (shoulder) could throw again soon and "ramp up quickly," per manager Aaron Boone. German was placed on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation about a week ago, but it sounds like it won't be too long of an absence, given that the Yankees believe he can […]

Gio Urshela Has Setback In Hamstring Recovery

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela (hamstring) experienced a setback in his recovery from a hamstring strain, Pete Caldera of USA Today reported Monday. Yankees skipper Aaron Boone added Urshela is not expected to return for this weekend's series against the Chicago White Sox. Tyler Wade will fill in at third base and bat […]

Andrew Benintendi Returns To Royals Lineup On Monday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi (shoulder) will return to the lineup batting fifth and playing left field on Monday against Jameson Taillon and the visiting New York Yankees. Benintendi exited last Tuesday's game with a left shoulder strain and was considered day-to-day. The 27-year-old left fielder is having an up-and-down season for KC, hitting […]

Jameis Winston Has Strong Day Monday

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston turned in a strong performance during Monday's practice. Working with the first-string offense, Winston connected on 6 of 8 passing attempts, firing touchdowns to Deonte Harris and Marquez Callaway. It's been a tight quarterback competition in New Orleans, partly due to the Saints' limited receiver depth, though Monday marked […]

Brett Maher Signs With Saints

The New Orleans Saints signed free agent kicker Brett Maher on Monday. The team had to turn to the free-agent market after news broke that starter Wil Lutz (core) required surgery to repair a core muscle injury, which will sideline him for at least eight weeks. A two-year veteran, Maher played in 29 games for […]