Greg Allen Draws First Start With Padres

New San Diego Padres outfielder Greg Allen is starting and batting ninth Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels. Part of the blockbuster trade with the Cleveland Indians for starter Mike Clevinger, Allen will immediately see action with Wil Myers (undisclosed) surprisingly added to the IL. The 27-year-old San Diego native offers little offensive value with […]

Antoine Winfield Jr. Standing Out For Buccaneers Defense

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie safety Antoine Winfield Jr. has been working at both safety and nickel cornerback in training camp and has been impressing the coaching staff. "They say this guy acts unlike a rookie, in the way that he studies, the notes that he takes," NFL Network's James Palmer said. "You tell him something […]

Buccaneers Reportedly Eyeing Leonard Fournette

Free-agent running back Leonard Fournette is free to sign with any organization that he chooses with the start of the 2020 season just eight days away, and per Albert Breer of The MMQB, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have emerged as a “serious suitor” to acquire his services. Fournette’s release by the Jaguars just weeks before […]

Wil Myers, Emilio Pagan Hit Injured List

The San Diego Padres placed outfielder Wil Myers (undisclosed) and reliever Emilio Pagan (biceps) on the injured list on Wednesday. Myers’ injury is a surprise after he homered on Monday, but the team believes he’ll be back “shortly.” He’s enjoying an excellent campaign with a .967 OPS and nine homers. Right field will likely be […]

Damon Arnette Battles Thumb Fracture Ahead Of Week 1

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Damon Arnette has excelled so much during training camp that the organization felt confident moving on from veteran Prince Amukamara. But as of Wednesday, it was revealed that Arnette is dealing with a fractured thumb, which has him in a soft cast with 11 days until the team’s season opener. Should […]

Mohamed Sanu Released By Patriots Wednesday

New England Patriots wide receiver Mohamed Sanu was released Wednesday in a surprise move that further thins the wideout group that quarterback Cam Newton will have at his disposal in 2020. The Patriots gave up a second-round Draft selection to acquire Sanu last year, as he appeared in eight games (six starts) and hauled in […]

Franklin Barreto Will Fill Utility Role To Close 2020

Los Angeles Angels second baseman/shortstop Franklin Barreto was activated ahead of Wednesday’s contest against the Padres, with manager Joe Maddon indicating that he planned to use the 24-year-old “literally everywhere” over the team’s final 24 games. Barreto was acquired in the deal for Tommy La Stella, once having been thought of as the A’s long-term […]

Pedro Baez, Joe Kelly Nearing Respective Returns

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitchers Pedro Baez (groin) and Joe Kelly (shoulder) are both approaching a return to the club’s bullpen as they work their way back with live bullpen sessions. Baez is slated to throw a bullpen Thursday, with Kelly having thrown one Tuesday. Both are on track to face hitters prior to their activation, which […]

Madison Bumgarner Returns To Face Giants Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed pitcher Madison Bumgarner will make his return to a big league mound Saturday when he faces his former team, the San Francisco Giants, for the first time. Bumgarner last started Aug. 9 and has been out of the mix since due to a strain in the middle of his back. Much has […]

Ryan Yarbrough Plans To Throw Bullpen Session Friday

Tampa Bay Rays left-handed pitcher Ryan Yarbrough is set to toss a bullpen session Friday as he makes his way back from a groin ailment. Yarbrough is the latest in a line of Rays pitchers to land on the IL, having compiled a 3.65 ERA over his first seven starts this year. Avoiding hard contact […]

Jose Urquidy In Plans To Start Saturday During Doubleheader

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Jose Urquidy could make his 2020 season debut Saturday during a doubleheader against the Angels. The organization is bringing him up from the alternate site to throw a bullpen in the hopes that he can contribute after a bout with COVID-19 earlier in the summer. Urquidy, ranked as Houston’s No. 2 […]

Greg Holland In Line To Become Royals Full-Time Closer

Kansas City Royals right-handed pitcher Greg Holland is likely to step into the closer’s role over the final month of the season in the wake of Trevor Rosenthal’s trade to San Diego and Ian Kennedy’s calf strain. Holland notched his second save of the year Monday, having accrued a 2.84 ERA over his first 19 […]

Mitch Keller, Jameson Taillon Set For Live BP Sessions Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitchers Mitch Keller and Jameson Taillon will each throw a live batting practice session Thursday as they work their way back from respective injuries. Keller has been sidelined since Aug. 2 due to side discomfort, with the club still planning to have him back in the mix over the final month. Taillon […]

Shohei Ohtani Bats Leadoff For First Time In Career Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani has been shifted to the leadoff spot for the first time in his career ahead of Wednesday’s contest against the Padres and right-hander Dinelson Lamet. Ohtani has been primarily holding down the No. 2 spot in the order, but he’ll slot in ahead of Mike Trout and Anthony […]

Ozzie Albies Waits To Be Cleared For Live BP; Return Not Close

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (wrist) has still yet to gain clearance from the club’s medical staff to return for live batting practice, which likely means that he’ll remain sidelined for at least the next week. Albies last appeared Aug. 4 but has since been out due to a right wrist injury, with Johan Camargo […]

Patrick Beverley Officially Listed As Questionable

Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley (calf) is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's Game 1 versus the Denver Nuggets. Head coach Doc Rivers is expecting Beverley to be healthy enough to play in this one. He hasn't played since Game 1 of the first-round against the Dallas Mavericks. Beverley could be limited his first […]

Eric Bledsoe Active For Game 2

Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe (hamstring) is active for Game 2 against the Miami Heat on Wednesday. He missed Game 1 due to a right hamstring issue, but will be back out there for this one. That means, George Hill will head back to the bench with Bledsoe rejoining the starting five. Hill won't be […]

Alex Avila, Byron Buxton Absent From Wednesday’s Lineup

Minnesota Twins catcher Alex Avila was scratched from the starting nine Wednesday against the White Sox and right-hander Reynaldo Lopez with Ryan Jeffers taking over behind the dish. Also out of the lineup is center fielder Byron Buxton, whom the team is just giving a day off after he returned from the IL on Tuesday. […]

Renato Nunez Departs Wednesday’s Contest Early

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/designated hitter Renato Nunez left Wednesday’s game against the Mets early after being seen limping after running down the first base line. Dilson Herrera took over at first in Nunez’s stead, with his 0-for-3 outing dropping his average over his last seven appearances to .208. Nunez homered twice Tuesday, with the power […]

Cody Bellinger Remains Out Of Lineup Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger is out of the mix again Wednesday against the D-backs and right-hander Zac Gallen as he battles a lat strain. Manager Dave Roberts noted that Bellinger was able to take swings Wednesday, an indication that he may be available to return Thursday when LA faces righty Luke Weaver, […]

Josh Donaldson Rejoins Lineup Wednesday, Bats Second

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson was activated off of the injured list prior to Wednesday’s contest against the White Sox and right-hander Reynaldo Lopez. Donaldson will return to the hot corner and his No. 2 spot in the order after missing nearly a month due to a strained right calf. Prior to the injury, […]

Dak Prescott Raves About CeeDee Lamb

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott thinks very highly of rookie wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. "My confidence is through the roof for him. I think he’s had as good of a camp as anyone on this team," Prescott said. Lamb and Prescott have been building their chemistry the last several weeks in training camp, and the […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Set To Return To Lineup Friday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. will get back among the starting nine for Friday’s contest against the Nationals after a hamstring ailment forced him to exit early Sunday. Acuna did not need a stint on the injured list, although the team has remained cautious with pushing it’s franchise cornerstone. Over his last seven games, […]

Amari Cooper Continues To Be Held Out

Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl wide receiver Amari Cooper has been held out of team drills for the last three practices. Head coach Mike McCarthy cited Cooper's experience compared to his peers at the position, but he also might be dealing with a physical ailment. "It's training camp," McCarthy said. "Everybody has a little bit of […]

Jose Quintana Returns To Injured List

The Chicago Cubs have placed pitcher Jose Quintana (lat) on the the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Quintana recently returned from a thumb injury that he suffered while doing dishes, and he is now dealing with left lat inflammation. Quintana was operating out of the bullpen when he returned and allowed four runs in six […]

Donovan Mitchell Expected To Sign Max Extension

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell is expected to sign a maximum extension with the organization once free agency opens in mid-October. It'll likely be around five years and worth $170 million, but the amount might change depending on the salary cap. He averaged 25.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.7 triples this season. He's […]

Jonathan Taylor Reminds Philip Rivers Of Michael Turner

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers said that rookie running back Jonathan Taylor reminds him of former Chargers running back Michael Turner. Rivers has also praised both Taylor and Marlon Mack for their elite vision as runners. "It’s going to be a tough combo to stop," Rivers said. Even though Mack had his first 1,000-yard rushing […]

John Collins Hopeful About Contract Extension

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins is hopeful that he can sign a rookie-scale contract extension with Atlanta this offseason. “I would love it. I would love to stay in Atlanta, I would love to be here, so I feel great about it. We’re in good hopes and good spirits with everything right now. Nothing’s really […]

Nate Lowe Makes 2020 Debut Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman/designated hitter Nate Lowe will man first base and bat ninth Wednesday against the Yankees and left-handed pitcher Jordan Montgomery, thereby making his first appearance of 2020. Lowe showed some considerable pop last year, collecting 15 extra-base hits in 50 games while reeling off a 107 OPS+. Tampa Bay has a […]

Yoan Moncada Returns To Lineup On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (leg) has returned to the White Sox lineup on Wednesday. Moncada had been absent since exiting Saturday’s contest with leg discomfort. Moncada will return to the number two spot in the lineup and manager’s should expect him to miss a game here and there to allow him to […]