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Brandon Marshall Making Progress With Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks veteran wide receiver Brandon Marshall "started" the team's preseason opener against the Colts last week but played just seven snaps before calling it a night. Despite the limited work in the game, his work in practices have the Seahawks encouraged about his role with Doug Baldwin (knee) sidelined. “It’s been really good,” offensive […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoJerad Eickhoff To Make Rehab Start Tuesday
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff (shoulder, wrist) is scheduled to make his third rehab start for High-A Clearwater on Tuesday. He went three innings in his last outing. Eickhoff hasn't pitched in the major leagues at all this year and will obviously need some more time in the minor leagues before the Phillies believe […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoMichael Fulmer To Start Rehab Assignment Tuesday
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer (oblique) will make a rehab start with High-A Lakeland on Tuesday. He'll need to prove his health with multiple rehab starts, as oblique injuries are often tricky to recover from for starters. Fulmer has been out since July 14. He had posted mediocre results before that, too, going 3-9 […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoPhillies Option J.P. Crawford
The Philadelphia Phillies optioned shortstop J.P. Crawford to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday and recalled relief pitcher Hector Neris in a corresponding move. Crawford has struggled mightily and has hit under .200 this year. With Asdrubal Cabrera now at the 6, Crawford is the odd man out on the infield. Neris had an ugly 6.90 […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoRobinson Cano Reinstated Tuesday
Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano has officially been reinstated from his suspension on Tuesday. Reliever Casey Lawrence was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma and reliever Sam Tuivailala (Achilles) was moved to the 60-day disabled list in corresponding moves. Cano will return to more of a utility role on the Mariners infield and should see time […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoBlake Swihart Activated From DL
The Boston Red Sox activated catcher Blake Swihart (hamstring) from the disabled list on Tuesday. Catcher Dan Butler was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Swihart is hitting just .226/.288/.304 with one homer, six RBI and three stolen bases in 115 at-bats for the BoSox this year. He'll go back to being an option […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoJoakim Soria To Be Out More Than 10 Days
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Joakim Soria (groin) will be out for more than the minimum 10 days while on the disabled list, according to manager Craig Counsell. Soria was injured late last week in an outing where he allowed a game-winning grand slam. He's been effective overall with a 2.44 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 11.2 […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoZach Davies To Make Rehab Start Thursday
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Zach Davies (shoulder) is scheduled to make another rehab start for Triple-A Colorado Springs on Thursday. Manager Craig Counsell made it sound like Davies could be an option to return to the starting rotation after that. The right-hander hasn't made a start for Milwaukee since May 29, and he was 2-5 […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoDavid Wright Hitless On Rehab Assignment
New York Mets third baseman David Wright (shoulder) went 0-for-1 with a walk while playing five innings for Single-A St. Lucie on Monday and is now hitless in four at-bats with two strikeouts in his two minor league games. He will have the day off on Wednesday. Wright hadn't played in a minor league game […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoJay Bruce Starting Rehab Assignment Tuesday
New York Mets outfielder/first baseman Jay Bruce (hip) is scheduled to play right field on Tuesday for Single-A St. Lucie in his first minor league game. He will play first base on Wednesday. Bruce has been a massive disappointment in 2018 and has been out since June 17. He could provide decent pop down the […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoTyler O'Neill Comes Off DL
The St. Louis Cardinals activated outfielder Tyler O'Neill (groin) from the disabled list on Tuesday and optioned outfielder Adolis Garcia back to Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. O'Neill has been good when he's played in the big leagues this year, hitting .309 with three home runs and nine RBI in 55 at-bats. With Dexter […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoJohn Axford Suffers Broken Fibula
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher John Axford (leg) suffered a break to the tip of his fibula after he was hit by a comebacker on Sunday, and he could be out for three weeks. He's expected to be put on the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday. Axford has been in more of a middle-relief role […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoBrian Dozier Going For More Tests
Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Brian Dozier left the game early on Monday because of dizziness, and manager Dave Roberts said an EKG test to detect cardiac rhythms showed "abnormalities." Dozier is set to undergo more testing. It's a pretty serious issue that could keep Dozier out for a while, so make plans just in […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoYu Darvish Could Start Rehab Assignment Soon
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish (elbow) threw a 45-pitch simulated game on Tuesday and could start a rehab assignment on Wednesday if he feels well. He's been very slow to recover and has been out since May 20. He hadn't performed up to expectations before his injury, going 1-3 with a 4.95 ERA, 1.43 […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoKris Bryant Pain-Free
Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (shoulder) is pain-free and looked sharp fielding grounders on Tuesday. However, he has still yet to face pitching, and he's being brought along slowly. Bryant is testing his fantasy owners' patience, as he's been out since July 23 and has no return in sight. He's hitting .276 with 11 […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoBen Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown Won't Play Thursday
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said quarterbacks Ben Roethlisberger and Landry Jones, wide receiver Antonio Brown (hip) and defensive lineman Cameron Heyward will not play in the preseason game this Thursday against the Packers. The Steelers are just being cautious with several of their biggest playmakers. Big Ben isn't as sexy of a fantasy […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoNick Foles To Play Thursday
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said quarterback Nick Foles (neck) will play against the Patriots in the second preseason game on Thursday. Foles sat out the preseason opener due to neck spasms. The backup quarterback filled in more than admirably when Carson Wentz went down with a season-ending knee injury last year and carried […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoTom Brady Expects To Play Thursday
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (back) said he "absolutely" expects to play in the preseason game this week against the Eagles. He sat out of the preseason opener last Thursday with a sore back. The 41-year-old likely just sat out as a precaution and should be fine moving forward. Brady continues to defy Father […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoSaquon Barkley Sits Out Tuesday
New York Giants rookie running back Saquon Barkley (hamstring) did not practice on Tuesday as he deals with a hamstring injury. He suffered a mild strain of his left hamstring while catching a pass in the preseason opener last Thursday. The second overall pick of the draft should be fine, and he looked electric in […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoRedskins Cut Orlando Scandrick
The Washington Redskins released cornerback Orlando Scandrick on Tuesday after signing him to a two-year deal in March. He was expected to add a veteran presence opposite Josh Norman. Quinton Dunbar and Fabian Moreau will now likely slide in across from Norman. Scandrick hasn't played a full season since 2013, so he might find it […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoCarson Wentz Might Not Be Ready For Week 1
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) may not be ready for Week 1. "I obviously would love to be out there. That’s been my goal all offseason ever since the injury. It’s going to be close. It’s going to be close. I’m still eyeing that date. At the end of the day, it’s not just […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoKenley Jansen Needed Electric Shock For Heart
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen (heart), who called 911 to report an irregular heartbeat last week, said his situation required that doctors in Denver use an electrical shock to get his heart back in rhythm. He is now feeling good and was upbeat after throwing a 16-pitch, "touch-and-feel" bullpen session. There remains no timetable […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoSteven Matz On Track To Return Thursday
New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz (arm) threw three innings (56 pitches) in a simulated game on Saturday and is on track to return from the disabled list and start one of the games of a doubleheader on Thursday. That means he'd be returning to face the first-place Phillies. It wouldn't be a great […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoGeorge Springer Hitting In The Cages
Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (thumb), who is eligible to come off the disabled list on Thursday, has been hitting in the batting cages. "Monday, Tuesday we'll start to get a little more aggressive with his BP and target the end of the week," manager A.J. Hinch said. If he avoids any setbacks, Springer could […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoRedskins Not Planning To Add Another Running Back
Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden said the team isn't planning to add another running back after rookie Derrius Guice's (knee) season-ending injury. “We have guys here that can play. We drafted Derrius because he was the best player we thought at the time of the draft... not because we weren’t satisfied with the backs […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoAntonio Brown Returns To Practice
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (quadriceps) returned to practice on Saturday after missing practices last week and the team's first preseason game. Brown looked fine during individual drills, according to reporters on scene. The Steelers could continue to play it safe with Brown and hold him out of the second preseason game. This is […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoDavid Wright To Begin Rehab Assignment Sunday
New York Mets third baseman David Wright (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Single-A St. Lucie on Sunday and will play five innings at third base. He last appeared in a minor league game on Aug. 26 of 2017. It was even longer since he played in the bigs, last appearing in May of […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoYairo Munoz Placed On DL
The St. Louis Cardinals placed infielder Yairo Munoz (wrist) on the 10-day disabled list on Saturday with a right wrist sprain and recalled infielder Patrick Wisdom from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. Also, reliever Luke Gregerson (shoulder) was moved to the 60-day DL. Munoz had proved capable as a utility infielder and outfielder, with […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoErasmo Ramirez To Start Sunday
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Erasmo Ramirez (shoulder) will be activated from the disabled list and start on Sunday against the Astros. Ramirez is taking the rotation spot of Felix Hernandez, who was demoted to the bullpen for the first time in his career. The soft-tossing right-hander hasn't made a start since April 27, so it'd […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoJohn Hicks To See A Specialist
Detroit Tigers catcher/first baseman John Hicks (groin) will visit with a core muscle specialist, Dr. William Meyers, on Wednesday and undergo another MRI exam. There is no timetable for Hicks' return, so he should be left on the waiver wire in most mixed leagues. He was hitting .260 with nine home runs and 32 RBI […]
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