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Michael Pineda Lands On Injured List With Tricep Tightness
The Detroit Tigers placed starting pitcher Michael Pineda (tricep) on the 15-day injured list due to tricep tightness on Sunday. The injury flared up during his start against his former team, the Minnesota Twins, on Saturday and it caused him to exit after three innings. The Tigers called up right-handed reliever Angel De Jesus to […]
Andrew Ericksen 2 years agoJ.D. Martinez To Miss His Third Straight Game Sunday
Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (back) will be held out of action once again on Sunday as the team closes out its three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Alex Verdugo will be slotting in at designated hitter for the game while Franchy Cordero and Jackie Bradley Jr. will be the team's corner outfielders. […]
Andrew Ericksen 2 years agoAdam Duvall Placed On Injured List With Sprained Wrist
The Atlanta Braves placed outfielder Adam Duvall (wrist) on the 10-day injured list due to a sprained left wrist on Sunday. The team recalled infielder Mike Ford in a corresponding move. Duvall suffered the injury during Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. It's been a rough year for the 33-year-old veteran. Over 86 games, […]
Andrew Ericksen 2 years agoSharife Cooper Back To Hawks On Two-Way Offer
Atlanta Hawks point guard Sharife Cooper has signed his two-way qualifying offer to remain with the team for the 2022-23 season. The 21-year-old was selected 48th overall by the franchise in the 2021 NBA draft. He played in just 13 games for the Hawks last year, logging just 39 minutes on the court. However, he […]
Andrew Ericksen 2 years agoGary Trent Jr. Could Come Off The Bench Next Year
Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. had a career-best season in 2021-22. He played nearly 35 minutes per game and averaged 18.3 points, 3.0 three-pointers and 1.7 steals per contest. He shot 41.4% from the field, 38.3% from three-point range and 85.3% from the line while committing just 1.0 turnovers per game. According to Raptors […]
Andrew Ericksen 2 years agoTrevion Williams Signs Exhibit 10 Contract With Warriors
The Golden State Warriors have signed power forward/center Trevion Williams to an Exhibit 10 contract. He will now have the opportunity to compete for a roster spot on the team. Under the terms of an Exhibit 10 contract, the Warriors will have the ability to convert the contract to a two-way deal prior to the […]
Andrew Ericksen 2 years agoAron Baynes Drawing Interest From Australian Club
Australian center Aron Baynes (spine) is currently attempting to make a comeback to professional basketball. He suffered a spinal cord injury during the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and was forced to sit out the entirety of the 2021-22 season due to the injury. Baynes has done some workouts for NBA teams this summer, but it's […]
Andrew Ericksen 2 years agoAdmiral Schofield Back To Magic On Two-Way Deal
The Orlando Magic have re-signed forward Admiral Schofield to a two-way deal. The 25-year-old appeared in 38 games for the team last year and averaged 3.8 points and 2.3 rebounds per contest while shooting 41.9% from the field. Schofield was a second round pick in the 2019 NBA draft after he spent four years at […]
Andrew Ericksen 2 years agoQuinndary Weatherspoon Signs Two-Way Offer With Warriors
Golden State Warriors guard Quinndary Weatherspoon has signed his two-way qualifying offer with the team. The 25-year-old appeared in 11 games with the Warriors last year. He spent the bulk of the 2021-22 season in the G League, playing with the Warriors' G League affiliate, the Santa Cruz Warriors. Over 20 regular season games with […]
Andrew Ericksen 2 years agoZach Davies Completes 35-Pitch Bullpen Session
Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zach Davies (shoulder) completed a 35-pitch bullpen session on Friday. According to Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo, Davies felt "very good" after the session. His next step will be throwing to live hitters and then he'll likely be sent on a rehab assignment after that. He remains without a return timetable. Davies has […]
Andrew Ericksen 2 years agoMike Trout Could Return Early Next Week
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (rib cage) was placed on the 10-day injured list with rib-cage inflammation right as the league went into the All-Star break. He is eligible to return from the injured list on Saturday, July 23, but he won't be returning when first eligible as he's still at least a few […]
Andrew Ericksen 2 years agoRobinson Cano Removed Due To Dizziness On Friday
Atlanta Braves infielder Robinson Cano (head) was removed from Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels due to dizziness. His removal came in the third inning before his first at-bat of the game. Orlando Arcia came in as a pinch-hitter for him. Cano has played in six games with the Braves since being traded to […]
Andrew Ericksen 2 years agoTomas Nido Exits Friday With Left Hand Contusion
New York Mets catcher Tomas Nido (hand) was removed from Friday's game against the San Diego Padres due to a left hand contusion. Patrick Mazeika entered the contest in the sixth inning to take over behind the plate. Nido underwent X-rays after the game and they came back negative. He is currently the team's primary […]
Andrew Ericksen 2 years agoZach Eflin Now Dealing With Patellofemoral Pain
The Philadelphia Phillies provided an update on injured starting pitcher Zach Eflin (knee) on Friday. The team stated that the bruise on the fat pad under his right kneecap is no longer an issue. However, he is now dealing with patellofemoral pain in his knee. The team will be treating the condition "aggressively" with the […]
Andrew Ericksen 2 years agoMichael King Fractures Elbow, Likely Done For The Year
New York Yankees right-hander Michael King (elbow) has been diagnosed with a fractured right elbow and he is expected to miss the remainder of the 2022 season. King suffered the injury during Friday night's game against the Baltimore Orioles. It occurred during a pitch to Ramon Urias in the eighth inning. King instantly started favoring […]
Andrew Ericksen 2 years agoJulio Rodriguez Day-To-Day With Wrist Soreness
Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (wrist) has been labeled as day-to-day by the team as he is dealing with left wrist soreness. The rookie sensation reportedly jammed his wrist while attempting a steal last Sunday and he's been experiencing some on-and-off soreness ever since. He was initially included in the starting lineup for Friday night's […]
Andrew Ericksen 2 years agoGiannis Antetokounmpo To Play In EuroBasket 2022
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will compete in EuroBasket 2022 as a member of the Greek national team. The tournament takes place from September 1 to September 18. The 27-year-old superstar has played in a total of 22 games for the Greek national team. He previously competed at 2015 EuroBasket and also played at the […]
Andrew Ericksen 2 years agoKnicks Could Be Investigated For Jalen Brunson Signing
According to Fred Katz of The Athletic, there is an "excellent chance" that the NBA will investigate the New York Knicks' signing of Jalen Brunson as a potential case of tampering. Brunson signed a four-year, $104 million contract with the Knicks earlier this month. The suspicious element of the signing is that reports of the […]
Andrew Ericksen 2 years agoEric Paschall Being Pursued By Greek Squad
Free-agent forward Eric Paschall is reportedly being pursued by the Greek club Panathinaikos BC. According to basketball reporter George Zakkas, Panathinaikos is looking to land a big name this summer, and Paschall fits the mold for the club. The 25-year-old spent his first two NBA seasons with the Golden State Warriors, then he was traded […]
Andrew Ericksen 2 years agoKyle Guy Signs With Spanish Club
Guard Kyle Guy has agreed to a contract with Joventut Badalona of the Spanish league Liga ACB. The 24-year-old appeared in 19 games for the Miami Heat last year, but he was waived by the team this past March. Guy is best known for his time at the University of Virginia. He helped the school […]
Andrew Ericksen 2 years agoJarred Vanderbilt Being Targeted By Multiple Teams
Utah Jazz forward Jarred Vanderbilt has been a trade target for multiple teams, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report. On his podcast Please Don't Aggregate This, Fischer stated, "A lot of teams have called on Jarred Vanderbilt. I don't know the number. I don't really have any specific teams that I've heard of. But […]
Andrew Ericksen 2 years agoWill Vest Placed On Paternity List
The Detroit Tigers placed reliever Will Vest on the paternity list on Thursday. Vest is currently with his wife. The couple has welcomed a son named Bennett. The 27-year-old has been one of the Tigers' top relievers this season. Across 30 appearances, he's pitched to a 3.41 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP. He's maintained a […]
Andrew Ericksen 2 years agoYordan Alvarez Homers In His Return To The Lineup
Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez was activated from the 10-day injured list prior to the team's doubleheader against the New York Yankees on Thursday. The 25-year-old sure didn't need any time to shake the rust off. He was out of the starting lineup for the first game of the doubleheader, but he appeared as a […]
Andrew Ericksen 2 years agoMookie Betts Hits Three-Run Homer On Thursday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts had the team's biggest hit of the day against the San Francisco Giants on Thursday. In the eighth inning of the game, while the score was tied 6-6, Betts launched a three-run homer that would give the team a lead it wouldn't relinquish. The home run was his only […]
Andrew Ericksen 2 years agoLucas Giolito Looking To Bounce Back In Second Half
Chicago White Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito had a rough first half of the 2022 season. He will have a chance to start turning things around right out of the gate for the second half of the year as he'll be the team's starting pitcher against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. Over 16 starts on the […]
Andrew Ericksen 2 years agoCorbin Burnes To Start Brewers Second-Half Opener
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Corbin Burnes will start the team's second-half opener against the Colorado Rockies on Friday. The 27-year-old had a stellar first half of the year and was particularly sharp over the month leading up to the All-Star break. He wrapped up the first half of the season by turning in six consecutive quality […]
Andrew Ericksen 2 years agoNathan Eovaldi Set To Take The Mound On Friday
Boston Red Sox right-hander Nathan Eovaldi will be on the mound when the team begins the second half of its 2022 season against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. Eovaldi recently missed over a month of action due to lower back and hip injuries. He returned just before the All-Star break, but only lasted 4 […]
Andrew Ericksen 2 years agoShohei Ohtani Starting Second-Half Opener For Angels
Los Angeles Angels right-hander Shohei Ohtani will get the start for the team's second-half opener against the Atlanta Braves on Friday. Ohtani closed out the first half of the 2022 season on a remarkable run, recording double-digit strikeouts in four consecutive outings. Across 15 starts on the year, he's gone 9-4 with a 2.38 ERA […]
Andrew Ericksen 2 years agoJeffrey Springs Expected To Return On Sunday
Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Jeffrey Springs (leg) is expected to return from the injured list and make his next start on Sunday when the team takes on the Kansas City Royals. The 29-year-old has been out since early July with right lower-leg tightness. Springs began the year in the bullpen, but transitioned to the rotation […]
Andrew Ericksen 2 years agoKirby Yates Moving Up To Double-A For Rehab
Atlanta Braves reliever Kirby Yates (elbow) began his rehab assignment at the Florida Complex League last Saturday. He threw a perfect inning and compiled two strikeouts along the way. Now he's being transferred up to Double-A Mississippi, where he will continue his rehab with appearances on Friday and Saturday. The 35-year-old is currently working his […]
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