Tommy Edman Drives In Three Runs In Friday's Win

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman drove in three runs in Friday's 5-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. Edman went 1-for-2 with a double, a walk, and a stolen base. The three RBI have him 31 on the season and the steal was his 18th of the year. Edman is hitting .257 with a .680 […]

Wade LeBlanc Works Into The Sixth Inning On Friday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Wade LeBlanc pitched well on Friday, falling one out shy of a quality start. LeBlanc tossed 5 2/3 innings against the Twins, allowing just one run on six hits and two walks, striking out three. LeBlanc has been somewhat surprisingly competent as a starter with the Cardinals, and lowered his […]

Jazz Chisholm Has Two Hits In His Return To The Lineup

Miami Marlins rookie infielder Jazz Chisholm (shoulder) got two hits in his return to the lineup. Chisholm spent some time on the injured list with a shoulder injury, but he had no setbacks in batting practice earlier in the week and was able to skip any rehab appearances. Chisholm played second base and hit third […]

Magneuris Sierra Reaches Base Three Times On Friday

Miami Marlins outfielder Magneuris Sierra reached base three times in Friday's loss to the New York Yankees. With Adam Duvall and Starling Marte both traded and Garrett Cooper (elbow) done for the year, there's plenty of playing time available in the Marlins outfield and Sierra could get a long look for the next two months. […]

Anthony Bender Pitches In The Seventh Inning On Friday

Miami Marlins rookie relief pitcher Anthony Bender came in to pitch the seventh inning in a 1-0 deficit on Friday against the New York Yankees. Bender was thought to perhaps be the next Marlins closer after Yimi Garcia was traded to the Houston Astros, but based on his usage in this game, that may not […]

Zach Thompson Allows Just One Run On Friday

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Zach Thompson fell one out shy of a quality start on Friday against the New York Yankees. Thompson threw 5 2/3 innings, allowing just one run on three hits. He did walk four though, and struck out five. The one run he allowed was a solo home run to brand […]

Bryan De La Cruz Starting In Right Field On Friday

Miami Marlins rookie outfielder Bryan De La Cruz will get the start in right field for Friday's game against the New York Yankees. De La Cruz was acquired from the Houston Astros in exchange for former Marlins closer Yimi Garcia. De La Cruz is a 24-year-old who was hitting .324/.362/.518 in 293 Triple-A plate appearances […]

Brian Miller Called Up; Starting On Friday

Miami Marlins rookie outfielder Brian Miller was called up and will be in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Yankees. With the Marlins sending Starling Marte to Oakland and Adam Duvall to Atlanta, there's plenty of space in the outfield for young guys to get a chance. Miller is a 25-year-old […]

Alex Jackson Expected To Join The Marlins Roster

Miami Marlins catcher Alex Jackson, acquired in the Adam Duvall trade with the Atlanta Braves, will be added to the Marlins active roster, according to general manager Kim Ng. Jackson has been having a great season at the plate in Triple-A, slashing .287/.366/.694 in 123 plate appearances. He's yet to have it translate to any […]

Chad Wallach Claimed By The Dodgers

Catcher Chad Wallach was claimed off waivers from the Miami Marlins by the Los Angeles Dodgers. With Keibert Ruiz traded to the Nationals as part of the Max Scherzer-Trea Turner deal, the Dodgers were in need of some catching depth for their Triple-A club. Wallach was designated for assignment by the Marlins last week and […]

Trevor Rogers Able To Throw Without Issue

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Trevor Rogers (back) was able to throw a bullpen session without issue, according to several sources. Marlins manager Don Mattingly said it is still being decided when the rookie lefty will return to the starting rotation. Rogers landed on the injured list with lower back spasms on July 24, but […]

Pablo Lopez Starting His Rehab Process

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (shoulder) is beginning his rehab process by throwing off flat ground at 60 feet. Lopez is on the injured list with a rotator cuff strain and hasn't pitched since July 11. While a rotator cuff injury can linger, it's good to see Lopez throwing again relatively soon after being […]

Elieser Hernandez Beginning a Rehab Assignment

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez (quadriceps) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment on Saturday with Double-A Pensacola. Hernandez has been limited to just 7 1/3 innings this season, as he's been hurt in both games he's started. Hernandez has some upside if he can stay healthy though, he pitched 25 2/3 innings last […]

Jazz Chisholm Expects To Play On Friday

Miami Marlins infielder Jazz Chisholm (shoulder) expects to be activated from the injured list and play in Friday's game against the Yankees. Chisholm hasn't played since July 18 and will return to a .251/.317/.437 line. He took live batting practice earlier in the week and manager Don Mattingly said Chisholm might be able to skip […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 18 Waiver Wire

With the trade deadline in just a few hours, much of this article may be irrelevant by the end of the day. But it seems like several teams are trying to get ahead of the deadline and we've already seen some bullpen movement. A team with a solid closer picked up another solid closer. A […]

Dak Prescott Gets MRI Results

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (shoulder) got MRI results after leaving practice on Wednesday with a shoulder injury. The MRI showed a muscle strain in Prescott's throwing shoulder. He will undergo treatment and will be evaluated throughout the treatment. For now, he is being considered day-to-day but there is no word on when he may […]

Kwang Hyun Kim Struggles On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim struggled in his start on Wednesday against Cleveland. Kim lasted just 2 2/3 innings, allowing five runs on five hits and a walk without recording a strikeout. He took the loss, dropping his record to an even 6-6 and bringing his ERA up to 3.31. Things could […]

Dak Prescott Exits Practice On Wednesday

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was forced to leave practice on Wednesday due to arm soreness, but the move was "purely precautionary" according to the team. The Cowboys quickly downplayed his exit, but with the media frenzy that always surrounds the Cowboys, this story made the rounds quickly. Prescott worked with a trainer for a […]

Devonta Smith and Travis Fulgham Get First Reps

Philadelphia Eagles wide receivers DeVonta Smith and Travis Fulgham started the day as the first two wide receivers at Eagles camp on Wednesday. While comments from the Eagles have stated that the depth chart is in flux at many positions, how things get started can be quite telling. Dallas Goedert also got the first reps […]

Alex Reyes Saves His 24th Game On Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Alex Reyes saved his 24th game of the season in Tuesday's 4-2 win over Cleveland. Reyes came into the ninth inning with a two-run lead and pitched a scoreless inning, hitting a batter with a pitch but not allowing a hit or a walk. Reyes lowered his ERA to 1.93 and […]

Adam Wainwright Throws Another Seven Innings On Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright was strong again on Tuesday against Cleveland. He tossed seven innings, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out eight. That was more than enough for a quality start, and Wainwright earned the win as well, improving to 8-6 with a 3.51 ERA. The […]

Harrison Bader Has A Huge Game On Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader had an excellent game on Tuesday, going 3-for-4 with a home run and two doubles. He scored twice and drove in one run as well. Bader has always been excellent on defense, but he's figured out how to hit the ball this season and could be developing into the […]

Lewin Diaz Homers On Tuesday

Miami Marlins rookie first baseman Lewin Diaz was just called up on Tuesday, got the start at first base, and hit a home run. He ended up going 2-for-5 with two runs scored and an RBI. With the Marlins getting to use a DH in Baltimore, Diaz played first base while usual Marlins first baseman […]

Brian Anderson Hits A Home Run On Tuesday

Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson was great in a 7-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday. He went 3-for-4 with a home run, a walk, and two singles. He scored a run and drove in one as well, all on his seventh inning solo shot. Anderson spent a while on the injured list […]

Sandy Alcantara Returns With A Quality Start

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara returned from the bereavement list with a win and a quality start. Pitching against the Baltimore Orioles, Alcantara lasted six innings, allowing three runs on six hits and a walk while striking out five. He gave up two home runs, but was able to limit damage, as both were […]

Malik Hooker Officially Signs With The Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys officially came to terms on a contract with defensive back Malik Hooker. Hooker was the 15th pick of the 2017 draft and played the extent of his rookie contract with the Indianapolis Colts. He's been a strong player while on the field, but has suffered a series of injuries, culminating with a […]

Zach Ertz Reports To Training Camp

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz reported to training camp on Tuesday. He's been the subject of trade rumors for months and was reportedly unhappy with the team, but with holdouts becoming more and more damaging to the player, there was little chance Ertz was going to actually risk anything by skipping mandatory practices. There's […]

Jazz Chisholm Taking Live Batting Practice On Tuesday

Miami Marlins infielder Jazz Chisholm (shoulder) is in Jupiter with the Marlins Triple-A team for live batting practice on Tuesday. Chisholm hasn't played since July 18 due to a shoulder injury, but as long as he doesn't experience any setbacks, he's expected to rejoin the team when they return to Miami to take on the […]

Lewin Diaz Called Up To The Marlins

Miami Marlins rookie first baseman Lewin Diaz was called up to join the Marlins before Tuesday's game. With the Marlins taking on the Orioles in Baltimore, Diaz will get a chance to play first base while usual Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar serves as the DH. Diaz has a bright future that has shown in […]

Eagles Sign Steven Nelson

The Philadelphia Eagles signed cornerback Steven Nelson to a one-year deal that can be worth up to $4.125 million with incentives. The base contract is for $2.5 million. Nelson is an experienced veteran that fills a noticeable hole on the Eagles defense. He played for the Pittsburgh Steelers last season but was let go as […]