Akil Baddoo, Derek Hill Set For Rehab Assignment Wednesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo (concussion) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday. He was placed on the 7-day concussion list after colliding with Derek Hill in the outfield last week. Hill and Baddoo will both begin their rehab assignments on Wednesday that could last through the weekend. Barring a setback, both […]

Yonathan Daza Lands On The Injured List

Colorado Rockies outfielder Yonathan Daza (hand) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday. Pitcher Chi Chi Gonzalez was activated in a corresponding move. The severity of Daza's hand injury is unknown at this time, and he will miss at least the next 10 days. The 27-year-old was activated from the COVID-19 list two weeks […]

Francisco Lindor Faces Live Pitching Tuesday

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (oblique) faced live pitching on Tuesday. He reportedly could be activated from the injured list next week. The former Cleveland Guardian has been sidelined since mid-July with a Grade 2 oblique strain. Lindor will continue to participate in baseball activities and could begin a rehab assignment soon. The 27-year-old […]

Chris Ellis Designated For Assignment, Ryan Yarbrough Reinstated

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Chris Ellis was designated for assignment on Wednesday. Right-hander Ryan Yarbrough was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move. Ellis was impressive in his debut by shutting down the Orioles over four innings to pick up his first career win on Wednesday. Despite the terrific performance, the 28-year-old […]

Luke Weaver Set For Rehab Start Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Luke Weaver (shoulder) will make a second rehab start Friday for Triple-A Reno. He's been sidelined since mid-May with a right rotator cuff strain. The 27-year-old is expected to throw 70 pitches on Friday. Weaver owns a 4.50 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and 38 strikeouts over 40 innings in 2021. Fantasy managers in […]

Byron Buxton Scheduled For Live BP

Minnesota Twins Byron Buxton (finger) will participate in live batting practice at the Twins' Triple-A affiliate in St. Paul on Thursday. He's been sidelined since June 21 with a boxer's fracture in his left hand. The 27-year-old could begin a rehab assignment if everything checks out after his live batting practice session. Buxton is slashing […]

Randy Arozarena Collects Four Hits On Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena went 4-for-5 with a double and two runs scored during Tuesday's 10-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles. He's been on in August and has now logged multi-hit efforts in six of his last 10 games. The 2020 ALCS MVP is slashing .514/.564/.886 with five doubles, two home runs, six […]

Chris Ellis Fans Seven In First Career Win

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Chris Ellis (1-0) allowed three hits and one walk while striking out seven across four scoreless innings during Tuesday's 10-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles. He made his season debut and picked up his first career win on Tuesday. The 28-year-old was impressive in his debut by shutting down the Orioles […]

Mike Zunino Homers In Five Straight

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run during Tuesday's 10-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles. He blasted a two-run shot off Orioles ace John Means in the fourth inning for his 26th long ball of the season. The 30-year-old has now homered in five straight contests. He is one […]

Nelson Cruz Crushes A Pair Of Homers, Drives In Five Runs

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 2-for-5 with two home runs and five RBI during Tuesday's 10-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles. He belted a three-run homer in the fifth inning and two-run home run in the sixth frame to plate five runs in Tuesday's win. The Boomstick has now homered seven times […]

Tejay Antone Could Return Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Tejay Antone (forearm) could return from the 10-day injured list next Tuesday. He's been sidelined with a strained forearm since late June. The 27-year-old will throw back-to-back Wednesday and Thursday at Louisville. He will get two days off and make another appearance over the weekend. According to manager David Bell, the Reds […]

Sam Coonrod and Freddy Galvis Set For Rehab Assignments

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Sam Coonrod (elbow) and second baseman Freddy Galvis (quad) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday. Coonrod has been sidelined since June 25 with right forearm tendinitis. He was cleared to resume throwing and, barring a setback, could be activated next week. The 28-year-old owns a 4.18 ERA, […]

Chi Chi Gonzalez Will Start Wednesday Vs. The Padres

Colorado Rockies pitcher Chi Chi Gonzalez (illness) will return from the COVID-19 list and start Wednesday's game against the San Diego Padres. He will fill in for Austin Gomber, who was placed on the paternity list Tuesday. The 29-year-old has struggled this season, owning a 6.06 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, and 53 strikeouts across 90 2/3 […]

Jordan Montgomery reinstated from COVID-IL, Fans Six

New York Yankees pitcher Jordan Montgomery was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday and threw 78 pitches in his return. He allowed three earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out six across 4 2/3 innings during Game 1 of Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Boston Red Sox. The southpaw did […]

Jordan Hicks Throws Bullpen Session Monday

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jordan Hicks (elbow) threw a bullpen session at Busch Stadium on Monday. It was the first time he's thrown since landing on the 10-day injured list with right elbow inflammation. The Cardinals right-hander has been sidelined since early May and reportedly was uncertain to return this season. Hicks is trending in […]

David Dahl Signs Minor-League Deal With Milwaukee

Free-agent outfielder David Dahl signed a minor-league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. He was released by the Texas Rangers at the beginning of August and ultimately signed with the Brewers. The 27-year-old has struggled in 2021, slashing .210/.247/.322 with four homers, 18 RBI, 19 runs scored, and two stolen bases over 63 games. […]

Saquon Barkley Returns To Team Drills

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (knee) participated in 7-on-7 drills while wearing a red non-contact jersey. He was running sprints of his own on the other end of the field. According to head coach Joe Judge, the star running back will do more this week before practice. Barkley still won't be participating in […]

Jamal Adams Signs Four-Year Extension With Seattle

The Seattle Seahawks signed defensive back Jamal Adams to a four-year, $70 million extension on Tuesday. The deal includes a $38 million guaranteed. The Seahawks traded two first-round picks to acquire Adams from the New York Jets in 2020. Adams was a candidate for the franchise tag and considered holding out. The 25-year-old reportedly was […]

Mike Williams Won’t Practice This Week

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (hip) won't participate in practice this week, per head coach Brandon Staley. He exited last Wednesday's practice with a hip flexor and has been unable to practice since. The 26-year-old is not expected to suit up for the next preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers. Williams is […]

Tim Tebow Released By The Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars released tight end Tim Tebow on Tuesday. The 34-year-old former QB signed with Jacksonville during the offseason to reinvent himself as a tight end. He was reunited with former old head coach at the University of Florida and the Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer. Tebow's experiment at the tight end did not […]

Alfred Morris Released By The Giants

The New York Giants released running back Alfred Morris on Tuesday. He re-signed with Giants two weeks ago but ultimately ended up being waived. The 32-year-old had modest success last season and had averaged 4.2 yards per carry. Morris logged 55 carries for 238 rushing yards and one touchdown over nine games for the Giants […]

Justin Jefferson Returns To Practice

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (shoulder) returned to practice on a limited basis Monday. He sprained the AC joint on his left shoulder on August 6 but logged a limited session on Monday. According to head coach Mike Zimmer, Jefferson's injury wasn't severe, and he could suit up in the Vikings' next preseason game […]

Brett Phillips Hits Inside The Park Home Run

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Brett Phillips went 2-for-4 with an inside-the-park home run during Monday's 9-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles. He lined a ball deep into left-center-field and turned on the jets to race all the way home for an inside-the-park homer. The Rays tied a season-high record in home runs in a game […]

Mike Brosseau Goes Deep In Monday’s Win

Tampa Bay Rays' second baseman Mike Brosseau went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Monday's 9-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles. The Rays tied a season-high record in home runs in a game with five long balls in Monday's win. He joined the Rays home run party by crushing a solo shot to center […]

Kevin Kiermaier Launches His Fourth Home Run

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Monday's 9-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles. The Rays tied a season-high record in home runs in a game with five long balls in Monday's win. He launched a solo shot in the bottom of the fifth inning to give the […]

Josh Fleming Rebounds, Picks Up The Win Monday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Josh Fleming (10-6) allowed two earned runs on six hits and one walk while striking out two across five 2/3 innings during Monday's 9-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. He picked up his 10th win of the season. The southpaw bounced back on Monday after surrendering 10 earned runs in his […]

Brandon Lowe Crushes A Pair Of Homers On Monday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe went 3-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI during Monday's 9-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles. The Rays tied a season-high record in home runs in a game with five long balls in Monday’s win. He launched his 27th and 28th homers of the season. The 27-year-old has been […]

Bradley McDougald, Clayton Geathers Sign With Titans

The Tennessee Titans signed free agent defensive backs Bradley McDougald and Clayton Geathers on Monday. The Titans waived tight end Deon Yelder, defensive back Reggie Floyd and punter James Smith in a corresponding move. McDougald was limited to seven games in 2020 due to a shoulder injury. The 30-year-old racked up 36 tackles (23 solos, […]

Saquon Barkley Unlikely To Participate In Drills This Week

New Giants running back Saquon Barkley (knee) is unlikely to participate in live drills this week. "In terms of what that's going to mean for him this week in Cleveland, we'll have to wait and see," said head coach Joe Judge. "I wouldn't anticipate him being in any kind of live drills this week. As […]

Keion Crossen Traded To The Giants

The Houston Texans traded defensive back Keion Crossen to the New York Giants for a 2023 sixth-round draft pick. He is reunited with Giants head coach Joe Judge, who was part of the New England Patriots special team unit when he selected Crossen in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. This is the […]