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Gregory Santos Dealing With Biceps Injury
Seattle Mariners right-handed reliever Gregory Santos (biceps) left his appearance early on Wednesday at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox with a biceps injury, according to manager Scott Servais. Santos will undergo an MRI exam on Thursday back in Seattle. The 24-year-old Dominican hurler made it through two-thirds of an inning and didn't allow […]
Keith Hernandez 4 months agoKenley Jansen Tweaks His Back On Wednesday
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that closer Kenley Jansen (back) slipped and tweaked his lower back during his outing on Wednesday in the walk-off win against the visiting Seattle Mariners. The Red Sox will see how he feels on Friday after a scheduled day off on Thursday. Jansen earned his fourth win of […]
Keith Hernandez 4 months agoMason Tipton Standing Out In Training Camp
New Orleans Saints undrafted rookie wide receiver Mason Tipton has been routinely hauling in long passes and running by defenders early in training camp this summer. The 5-foot-11, 187-pound Yale product ran a 4.33-second 40-yard dash on his pro day and is slowly earning his teammates' respect. He caught 132 passes for 2,067 yards and […]
Keith Hernandez 4 months agoJoe Musgrove To Make First Rehab Start On Sunday
San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove (elbow) will begin his minor-league rehab assignment with an unnamed affiliate, according to manager Mike Shildt. It comes after Musgrove threw 40 pitches during a two-inning simulated game at the team's spring training complex in Arizona on Tuesday against Mariners minor-leaguers. The 31-year-old responded well after that test and […]
Keith Hernandez 4 months agoMax Muncy To Start Swinging On Thursday
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) "crossed a hurdle" in his rehab after going to see a chiropractor. Muncy will start swinging a bat on Thursday, but there's still no timetable for his return from the injured list. It's a big step for the 33-year-old left-handed-swinging veteran, but […]
Keith Hernandez 4 months agoJustin Wrobleski Sent Back To The Minors
The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned left-handed pitching prospect Justin Wrobleski to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday to make room on the roster for right-hander Jack Flaherty, who was acquired on Tuesday in a trade with the Detroit Tigers. Wrobleski, the team's No. 13 prospect per MLB Pipeline, held his own in his first four big-league […]
Keith Hernandez 4 months agoMookie Betts Taking Batting Practice, Getting Closer To A Return
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that middle infielder Mookie Betts (hand) will be taking batting practice at Petco Park before Wednesday's contest against the division-rival San Diego Padres, and it's "very realistic" for him to return in a couple of weeks. If Betts does go on a minor-league rehab assignment once he's cleared […]
Keith Hernandez 4 months agoBrenton Doyle Back In Lineup On Wednesday
Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle (finger) is starting in center field and is batting third for the Rockies in Wednesday's contest against the hosting Los Angeles Angels and right-hander Davis Daniel. A bruised right index finger kept Doyle out of the lineup for the series opener in Anaheim, but the 26-year-old is back in the […]
Keith Hernandez 4 months agoPatriots Have Made An Offer To Matthew Judon
New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon missed another training camp practice on Tuesday as he seeks a revised contract, but since then, the Patriots have made him an offer, according to a source. The Athletic's Dianna Russini suggests this could help move things in the right direction toward the two sides agreeing on an extension […]
Keith Hernandez 4 months agoPatriots, Davon Godchaux Agree On Two-Year Extension
The New England Patriots and defensive tackle Davon Godchaux agreed to a two-year contract extension on Wednesday that is worth up to $21 million and includes $16.5 million in guarantees. The deal was completed by Drew Rosenhaus, Jason Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha. The Miami Dolphins selected Godchaux in the fifth round (178th overall) back in […]
Keith Hernandez 4 months agoMarShawn Lloyd Returns To Team Drills
On his second day back from his pre-training camp hip injury on Wednesday, Green Bay Packers rookie running back MarShawn Lloyd (hip) returned to team repetitions after only doing individual work on Tuesday. It's good news for the 23-year-old as he attempts to learn a new offense entering his first year in the big leagues. […]
Keith Hernandez 4 months agoStarling Marte To Begin Rehab Assignment Next Week
New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (knee), who is on the 10-day injured list with a bone bruise in his right knee, will fly with the Mets to Anaheim to continue working with team trainers this weekend before joining Single-A St. Lucie on Monday on a rehab assignment. Marte expects to join Double-A Binghamton for […]
Keith Hernandez 4 months agoEdward Cabrera To Make His Next Start On Sunday
Miami Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said that testing came back OK for right-hander Edward Cabrera (knee), and he's penciled in to make his next scheduled start this Sunday versus the division-rival Atlanta Braves. Cabrera was pulled from his start early on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays in the sixth inning when he injured his […]
Keith Hernandez 4 months agoCoby Mayo Could Be An Option To Join Orioles
Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (hand) fractured his hand in Wednesday's win over the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays and may not return until the tail end of the 2024 regular season. With Jorge Mateo (elbow) also potentially out for the rest of the season, the Baltimore Banner's Danielle Allentuck suggests that third base prospect Coby […]
Keith Hernandez 4 months agoJordan Westburg Diagnosed With Hand Fracture
Updating a previous report, Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (hand) has been diagnosed with a right-hand fracture after being hit by a pitch in Wednesday's win over the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays, according to manager Brandon Hyde. The Orioles are hoping Westburg will be back by the end of the regular season. Even if the […]
Keith Hernandez 4 months agoMax Kepler Pulled Wednesday With Head Injury
Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (head) was removed from Wednesday's win over the hosting New York Mets early with a head injury after he was hit in the helmet by catcher Francisco Alvarez's throw to second base at the end of the fourth inning. Kepler departed the contest an inning later. Before leaving, the 31-year-old […]
Keith Hernandez 4 months agoDaulton Varsho Leaves Early With Heat-Illness Symptoms
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (illness) was removed early from Wednesday's loss to the division-rival Baltimore Orioles in the seventh inning with heat-illness symptoms. Before being pulled from the contest, Varsho went 0-for-2 with a walk, a run scored and a strikeout. He was replaced in center field by Steward Berroa. With the game […]
Keith Hernandez 4 months agoBrandon Nimmo Leaves After Fouling Ball Off His Foot
New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (foot) was replaced by Ben Gamel in left field in the seventh inning of Wednesday's loss to the visiting Minnesota Twins. Nimmo was in serious pain after fouling a pitch off his left foot in the sixth inning and initially stayed in to strike out in the at-bat before […]
Keith Hernandez 4 months agoVictor Robles Out On Wednesday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles (hip) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox. Luke Raley will take his place in center field and will bat sixth for the M's against Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello. Third baseman Josh Rojas will man the leadoff spot. […]
Keith Hernandez 4 months agoGabriel Moreno Out With Wrist Injury
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (wrist) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday for the series finale against the visiting Washington Nationals after taking a foul ball off his left wrist on Tuesday, but manager Torey Lovullo said that he's available off the bench. Moreno's injury doesn't sound serious, but the D-backs will give […]
Keith Hernandez 4 months agoRichie Palacios Injures His Knee On Wednesday
The Tampa Bay Rays announced on Wednesday that outfielder Richie Palacios (knee) left the series finale against the visiting Miami Marlins with right-knee discomfort. Palacios is considered day-to-day. The 27-year-old walked in his lone plate appearance and then stolen his 19th base of the season and scored a run early in the contest before departing. […]
Keith Hernandez 4 months agoJordan Westburg Leaves After Hit-By-Pitch
Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (wrist) left Wednesday's contest early against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays after being hit in the wrist on a 95 mph fastball by pitcher Yerry Rodriguez in the fifth inning. Westburg was in some pain but initially stayed in the game before being pulled a half-inning later and replaced by […]
Keith Hernandez 4 months agoJon Gray Expected To Miss Around A Month
Texas Rangers right-hander Jon Gray (groin) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday amid a flurry of roster moves, and manager Bruce Bochy said that he expects Gray to miss around a month as he recovers from a right-groin strain. Gray exited his start in Toronto on Sunday before even throwing a pitch. […]
Keith Hernandez 4 months agoMax Scherzer Dealing With Arm Fatigue
Texas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer (arm) left his start early on Tuesday against the St. Louis Cardinals with arm fatigue for the second time in three starts. Scherzer gave up three runs in four innings but was pulled after throwing just 68 pitches. The 40-year-old said he felt better than his start on July 20 […]
Keith Hernandez 4 months agoJoe Musgrove Throws Two-Inning Simulated Game
San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove (elbow) tossed two simulated innings at the team's spring training complex in Arizona on Tuesday, throwing roughly 40 pitches against Mariners minor-leaguers in a controlled setting. The next step for Musgrove could be a minor-league rehab assignment, which would potentially put him on track for a mid-August return. He's […]
Keith Hernandez 4 months agoStill No Timetable For Fernando Tatis Jr.
The San Diego Padres still don't have a specific timetable for outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr.'s (thigh) return from the 10-day injured list. "We expect him to be back. Exactly when? That's something we've still got to get more information from our doctors. But every report I've gotten has been really positive," general manager A.J. Preller […]
Keith Hernandez 4 months agoAlec Marsh Sent To Triple-A
The Kansas City Royals optioned right-hander Alec Marsh to Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday to make room on the roster for right-handed reliever Lucas Erceg, who was acquired in a trade from the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday. Marsh gets booted from the starting rotation as the No. 5 starter for KC, with recently acquired right-hander Michael […]
Keith Hernandez 4 months agoMichael Lorenzen To Make First Start With Royals On Saturday
Right-hander Michael Lorenzen will join the Kansas City Royals' starting rotation and make the start on Saturday versus the division-rival Detroit Tigers, according to manager Matt Quatraro. There was some question as to whether Lorenzen would be a starter with KC after being acquired from the Texas Rangers in a trade on Monday, but he'll […]
Keith Hernandez 4 months agoKevin Harris Has Early Lead For RB3 Role
New England Patriots running backs Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson are locked in as the 1-2 punch in New England's backfield, but it's anyone's guess what will happen behind those two. Kevin Harris has been repping as the RB3 during early training camp practices, but the competition for the RB3 role will be decided in […]
Keith Hernandez 4 months agoDrake Maye Has Looked Like A Rookie
New England Patriots first-round rookie quarterback Drake Maye has looked like a rookie so far in training camp. Working with a backup offensive line isn't doing Maye any favors, but he's also just 21 years old with only 26 collegiate starts under his belt. The former North Carolina signal-caller is now running a much different […]
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