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 […]

Johan Oviedo Can't Finish Five Innings On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Johan Oviedo wasn't great on Sunday, lasting just 4 1/3 innings. He gave up three runs on five hits with six walks and six strikeouts. There were tons of base runners on seemingly at all times, and it took Oviedo 98 pitches (55 strikes) to get just 13 outs. He […]

Deven Marrero Has The Best Game Of His Career On Sunday

Miami Marlins infielder Deven Marrero had the best game of his baseball career in Sunday's win over the San Diego Padres. Marrero went 3-for-4 with a home run, two singles, three runs scored, and an RBI. Marrero got the start at shortstop so that starter Miguel Rojas could have a day off. Anyone who happened […]

Starling Marte Gets Three Hits On Sunday

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte had an excellent offensive game on Sunday, going 3-for-4 with three singles, a walk, and an RBI. Marte went through a little bit of a slump earlier in the month, but he's heating back up just in time for the Marlins to get the best return for him at the […]

Magneuris Sierra Gets His First RBI On Sunday

Miami Marlins outfielder Magneuris Sierra drove in his first run of the season in Sunday's win over the San Diego Padres. Sierra went 1-for-3 with a single, a run scored, and an RBI. According to Baseball Reference data, Sierra is the first position player of all time to appear in 78 games and receive over […]

Jake Woodford Has A Decent Start On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jake Woodford was decent in Saturday's start against the Cincinnati Reds. He tossed five innings, allowing three runs on seven hits with two walks and two strikeouts. Woodford needed 88 pitches (57 strikes) to get through the five innings. He's been an acceptable starter since joining the rotation, and that's […]

Yimi Garcia Earns A Save On Saturday

Miami Marlins closer Yimi Garcia picked up his 15th save of the season in Saturday's win over the San Diego Padres. Garcia was tasked with protecting a 3-2 lead and pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing a leadoff walk but later recording a double play (that was called due to base runner interference, after a […]

Braxton Garrett Has The Best Start Of His Career

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Braxton Garrett had the best start of his career in Saturday's win over the San Diego Padres. Garrett threw seven innings, allowing just two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out 10. The rookie lefty threw 85 pitches (57 strikes) and had the Padres off balance all […]

Malik Hooker Expected To Sign With The Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys are expected to sign defensive back Malik Hooker to complete their 90-man roster. Hooker and the Cowboys met for a second time on Friday and as long as everything checks out with his medicals, he should be joining the team soon. Hooker is coming off an Achilles injury that required surgery. The […]

Dak Prescott Expected To Play In The Preseason

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (ankle) said that he "definitely want[s] to play" in the preseason. "I obviously want to get out there and get some reps before it's real," he continued. Coach Mike McCarthy said that he does expect his quarterback to get some preseason playing time. Prescott will likely not play much, but […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 17 Waiver Wire

The All-Star break is now behind us and the trade deadline is quickly approaching. Let's use a car metaphor: the All-Star break is in the rear view mirror and the trade deadline is a semi coming right at you on a one-lane road as you suddenly realize you are driving the wrong way and there […]

Alex Reyes Gets Back On Track With His 23rd Save

St. Louis Cardinals closer Alex Reyes got back on track with his 23rd save of the season, closing out Thursday's win over the Chicago Cubs. Reyes was awful in his previous outing, allowing three inherited runners to score as well as three of his own runs while only getting one out. That was the first […]

Kwang Hyun Kim Throws Another Quality Start On Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim picked up another win and a quality start on Thursday against the Chicago Cubs. He tossed six innings, allowing two runs on two hits and with only one walk while striking out seven. Kim has been excellent lately and now has a 6-5 record to go with […]

Dylan Carlson Has A Huge Game On Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Dylan Carlson had an excellent performance in Thursday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Carlson went 3-for-4 with a home run and two doubles. He scored two runs and drove one in with his solo shot in the first inning to lead things off for the Cardinals. Carlson is batting .259 […]

Jon Berti Diagnosed With Concussion

Miami Marlins utility player Jon Berti (concussion) was forced to leave Thursday's game against the San Diego Padres after being hit by a pitch in the back of the head. Berti was officially diagnosed with a laceration on the back of his head and a concussion. He required three stitches and will almost certainly be placed […]

Anthony Bender Works As The Opener In Thursday's Game

Miami Marlins rookie relief pitcher Anthony Bender served as the opener in Thursday's game against the San Diego Padres. Bender did his job, pitching a scoreless first inning. He hit Jake Cronenworth with a pitch, but otherwise did not allow any base runners, striking out one batter. Bender had been struggling somewhat over his past […]

Miguel Rojas Walks Three Times On Thursday

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas reached base three times on Thursday, drawing three walks. Batting in the first spot in the Marlins order, Rojas was officially 0-for-1, but he did his job, getting on base. The Marlins went 1-for-11 with runners in scoring position though, so Rojas was unable to come around to score despite […]

Adam Wainwright Tosses Seven Great Innings On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright threw seven strong innings in Wednesday's game against the Chicago Cubs. In his seven innings of work, Wainwright allowed just one run on six hits. He struck out five and did not issue a walk. The Cardinals did eventually win this game, but when Wainwright exited they did […]

Yimi Garcia Earns His 14th Save On Wednesday

Miami Marlins closer Yimi Garcia picked up his 14th save of the season on Wednesday with a perfect 10th inning of work. Garcia came into the bottom of the 10th inning with the task of preserving a 3-1 lead and he did just that, recording a fly out, a ground out, and a line out […]

Dallas Goedert Likely Back To Sharing His Position

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert was flying up draft boards all offseason with the news that Zach Ertz would be playing elsewhere in 2022. While the Eagles did allow Ertz to explore trade options, it seems no team was willing to take on the $8.5 million owed to the 30-year-old who just came off […]

Nolan Arenado Blasts A Solo Shot On Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado hit a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to the Chicago Cubs. It was his only hit of the day, leaving him 1-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI. His solo shot came in the fourth inning and padded what would ultimately be only a temporary Cardinals […]

Alex Reyes Has An Awful Tuesday Night

St. Louis Cardinals closer Alex Reyes hit the regression wall as hard as possible on Tuesday, costing the Cardinals the game. Reyes came in to a bases loaded situation and allowed all three runs to score. Besides those three, he allowed three of his own runs to score on two hits and two walks. All […]

Johan Oviedo Throws Five Good Innings On Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Johan Oviedo pitched well on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs, allowing only one run on three hits and a walk in five innings, striking out five. He pitched well enough to earn a win, but the Cardinals bullpen blew the game in the ninth inning, leaving Oviedo without a decision. […]

Adam Duvall Belts A Three-Run Homer On Tuesday

Miami Marlins outfielder Adam Duvall hit a three-run home run on Tuesday in a 6-3 loss to the Washington Nationals. Duvall went 1-for-4, hitting his three-run shot in the sixth inning to temporarily give the Marlins the lead. It was his 21st home run of the season and he now has 67 RBI. He could […]

Trevor Rogers Throws Five Solid Innings On Tuesday

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Trevor Rogers threw five decent innings in Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals. He allowed two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out three. Rogers did not have his best stuff, but he was good enough to definitely give his team a chance to win, which they […]

Paul DeJong Productive Despite A Hitless Monday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong was productive in Monday's game against the Chicago Cubs despite going hitless in the game. Officially, DeJong was 0-for-3, but he drove in a run and scored two. Things like that just seem to happen when a player in on a hot streak, and DeJong has been one of […]

Paul Goldschmidt Hits A Monday Night Home Run

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt hit his 16th home run of the season in Monday night's win over the Chicago Cubs. "Goldy" went 2-for-5, also hitting a single. He scored a run and drove in two, raising his batting average to .273 and his OPS to .800. Goldschmidt now has 54 RBI and […]

Jake Woodford Falls One Out Shy Of A Quality Start

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jake Woodford was called up from Triple-A to make a start on Monday and pitched well, falling one out away from a quality start. He still earned the win, improving his record to 2-1. He pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing just one run on six hits, striking out six without issuing […]