Tyler Naquin Triples, Homers On Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin went 2-for-4 with a triple and a homer in a 5-3 win over the Miami Marlins on Friday. Naquin hit a solo shot off of starter Elieser Hernandez in the fifth inning and also came around to score on a first-inning double by Nick Castellanos. On the year, Naquin is […]

Robbie Ray Strikes Out 11 In No-Decision

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Robbie Ray was superb on Friday, tossing eight innings of one-run ball although he had to settle for a no-decision in the team's extra-inning loss against the Tigers. The only run the left-hander allowed was on a two-out wild pitch in the eighth inning as he finished the game giving […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Swats 36th Bomb Friday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 1-for-4 with a solo homer on Friday as his club fell to the Tigers 4-1 in extras. He took the first offering from Tyler Alexander in the fourth inning out of the park to right-center for a 425' blast to end his nine-game homerless drought in […]

Mychal Givens Earns Fourth Save

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Mychal Givens threw a scoreless ninth inning to preserve a 5-3 win over the Miami Marlins on Friday. He struck out two and allowed one hit, a double to Lewis Brinson. Earlier in the game, it didn't appear that the Reds would need to turn to their closer as starter Sonny Gray […]

Dominic Smith Dealing With Wrist Soreness

New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith has been dealing with right wrist soreness for a good portion of the season, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Smith has yet to go on the injured list this season, but his wrist might explain part of his struggles thus far. After two productive seasons at the […]

Sonny Gray Picks Up Fifth Win

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray turned in an excellent outing in a 5-3 win over the Miami Marlins on Friday. Gray tossed seven shutout innings while striking out five and walking two to pick up the win. He allowed just one hit in the start, a single to Jazz Chisholm. Gray's record improves to 5-6 […]

Joey Votto Homers In Second Straight Game

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto continued his second-half power surge in a 5-3 win over the Miami Marlins on Friday. Votto went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk in the win, launching his two-run shot as part of a three-run fifth inning to help power the Reds over Miami. Votto has been […]

Joe Kelly Completes Rehab Outing Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly (COVID-19) faced three batters in a rehab outing on Friday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. Kelly threw 16 pitches, striking out one and walking two. Manager Dave Roberts told reporters that he could be activated from the injured list as soon as Sunday. Kelly, who has been on […]

Parris Campbell Could Become A Primary Target

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Parris Campbell enters his third season with quite a bit to prove after injuries have derailed the start to his NFL career. After suffering MCL and PCL tears in his right knee after just two games in 2020, Campbell told reporters that he has "no issues with the knee, so I […]

Rhys Hoskins Could Return From IL On Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins (groin) has a chance to be activated from the injured list on Saturday, according to Matt Breen of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Breen reports that Hoskins took batting practice on Friday and fielded ground balls, but was not ready to be activated before Friday's game. Hoskins has been sidelined since […]

Darrel Williams Being Evaluated For Concussion

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams (concussion) is being evaluated for a concussion during the team's preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals on Friday. Before the head injury, Williams had two carries for two yards and caught his lone target for an eight-yard gain. Clyde Edwards-Helaire is the primary running back in Kansas City, […]

James McCann Placed On 10-Day IL Friday

New York Mets catcher James McCann (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday with lower back spasms, with the move made retroactive to August 17, according to Justin Toscano of NorthJersey.com. In a corresponding move, the Mets recalled relief pitcher Geoff Hartlieb from Triple-A Syracuse. McCann has had a disappointing year at […]

Tyrone Taylor Exits Early With Oblique Issue

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Tyrone Taylor (oblique) exited early on Friday night due to right oblique discomfort, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Taylor had gone 0-for-2 with a strikeout before he was replaced on defense in the top of the fifth inning by Jace Peterson. Managers should consider him day-to-day for the moment, but given […]

Shane Greene Signs Deal With Dodgers

Free agent relief pitcher Shane Greene has officially signed a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers and is active for Friday's game, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. Greene struggled in 19 appearances with Atlanta this season before being DFA'd, going 0-1 with an 8.47 ERA, 1.824 WHIP and 20.5 percent strikeout […]

Michael Pittman Jr. Poised For A Big Season

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. has displayed an intense vocal and physical leadership style during team training camp that matches his playing style. The second-year wideout didn't have much opportunity with Philip Rivers in 2020, seeing 61 targets and turning that into 40 receptions for 503 yards and a touchdown across 13 games. […]

A.J. Brown Hasn’t Practiced This Week

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (undisclosed) hasn't participated in joint practices with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week. Titans head coach Mike Vrabel wouldn't say whether it was a maintenance day for Brown, who hasn't practice all week. "He's just not available," said Vrabel. The 24-year-old underwent surgeries on both knees during the offseason. […]

Jurickson Profar Activated From IL Friday

San Diego Padres utility player Jurickson Profar (COVID-19) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list on Friday, the team announced on Twitter. Profar has been out for two weeks on the IL, and in a rehab game with Triple-A El Paso on Sunday, he went 1-for-3 with two walks. Over 99 games this season, Profar […]

Jake Arrieta Placed On Injured List With Hamstring Strain

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Jake Arrieta (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a left hamstring strain, according to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. Arrieta had exited his start on Wednesday with what was described as a mild hamstring strain, as he lasted only 3 1/3 innings in his first outing […]

Anthony DeSclafani Has MRI, No Structural Damage Found

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani (ankle) underwent an MRI after exiting his start on Wednesday with ankle soreness, and the results came back showing no structural damage, according to Maria Guardado of MLB.com. Guardado reports that DeSclafani received a cortisone shot and is being considered day-to-day. This is good news for managers, as […]

Javier Baez Could Return For Series With Giants

New York Mets shortstop Javier Baez (back) looks to be in line to return to the team without requiring a rehab assignment, and could return sometime during the team's upcoming series with the Giants, according to Tim Britton of The Athletic. Manager Luis Rojas said that while it's not official that he'll be able to […]

Francisco Lindor Likely Won't Need Rehab Assignment

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (oblique) likely won't need a rehab assignment before he returns to the team, according to Tim Britton of The Athletic. Manager Luis Rojas said the team has not officially made a decision on that just yet, but it's looking like he could return sometime during the Mets' upcoming series […]

AJ Pollock Scratched From Lineup Friday Night

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock (back) was scratched from the lineup on Friday night due to back spasms, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Billy McKinney will now start in right field and is batting seventh in the lineup against the Mets. Pollock has had a productive year at the plate this season, […]

Julian Merryweather Suffers Setback In Rehab

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Julian Merryweather (oblique) suffered a setback during his rehab assignment and will have his next appearance pushed back, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. Merryweather tossed 4 1/3 innings back in April and looked to be a potential closer candidate for Toronto before landing on the IL with a left […]

Jonathan Taylor Impressing As Best Player At Training Camp

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor has reportedly impressed head coach Frank Reich and other team reporters in attendance enough to earn the title of best offensive player through the first couple of weeks of training camp. Reich stated, "That guy looks so good right now … I can't even tell you." Running behind one […]

Jeff McNeil To Move To Third Base Eventually

Although the New York Mets considered moving infielder Javier Baez (back) to third base once he and Francisco Lindor return from the injured list, they've ultimately decided to pair Baez and Lindor as the double-play combination up the middle, with Baez at the keystone. Jeff McNeil has been taking ground balls at the hot corner […]

Ian Anderson To Make One More Rehab Start

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson (shoulder) is set to make one more rehab start before returning to action, according to David O'Brien of The Athletic. Anderson has been out since the All-Star break due to shoulder inflammation, after going 5-5 with a 3.56 ERA, 1.250 WHIP and 24.3 percent strikeout rate across 96 innings […]

No Structural Damage For N'Keal Harry

Tests showed that New England Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry (shoulder) didn't suffer any structural damage to his shoulder when he was injured in the preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, according to a source. Harry will simply need rest for now and will be considered week-to-week. The 23-year-old former first-rounder landed hard […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Making Fifth Outfield Start Friday

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. will gain outfield eligibility in Yahoo leagues after Friday's game, as he is making his fifth start of the season in the outfield Friday night against the Phillies. Tatis will still require five more games played in the outfield before gaining eligibility in ESPN leagues. Over 91 games […]

Saints Signing Safety Jeff Heath

The New Orleans Saints are signing veteran safety Jeff Heath to an undisclosed deal on Friday, according to a source. Heath led the Las Vegas Raiders with three interceptions last season, and the move will give the Saints some secondary insurance in case P.J. Williams has to play cornerback. The 30-year-old totaled 37 tackles (28 […]

Larry Fitzgerald Leaning Toward Retirement?

When asked by Jim Gray on SiriusXM Radio if he will play football this year, free-agent wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald sounds more like he's leaning toward a soft retirement than anything. "For now I'll be a radio broadcaster. Jim, to be honest with you, I just don't have the urge to play right now. I […]