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Tristan Beck Throwing Out To 120 Feet
San Francisco Giants right-hander Tristan Beck (arm) was cleared to resume full baseball activity after a follow-up appointment with Dr. Jason Lee on May 11 and he's currently throwing out to 120 feet. The 27-year-old felt his hand go cold after throwing some bullpen sessions early in spring training, so he was sent back to […]
Keith Hernandez 6 months agoAlex Cobb To Throw Off A Mound This Week
San Francisco Giants right-hander Alex Cobb (hip, shoulder) is scheduled to throw off a mound this week. Cobb is currently throwing out to 110-120 feet on flat ground but is ready to take the next step to the mound this week. He was progressing well in his rehab from offseason left-hip surgery but hit another […]
Keith Hernandez 6 months agoAustin Warren Starts Rehab Assignment
San Francisco Giants right-hander Austin Warren (elbow) has already made multiple appearances on a minor-league rehab assignments in the Arizona Complex League as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery. The 28-year-old signed a one-year, $755,000 contract with the Giants on Feb. 14 and could help boost the team's bullpen once he's finally […]
Keith Hernandez 6 months agoRobbie Ray Strikes Out Five In Second Rehab Start
San Francisco Giants left-hander Robbie Ray (elbow) struck out five and didn't allow a hit in two scoreless innings in his second minor-league rehab start in the Arizona Complex League on Saturday, June 8. The Giants have been pleased with Ray's progress from Tommy John surgery so far, but he likely won't be ready to […]
Keith Hernandez 6 months agoLaMonte Wade Jr. To Take Batting Practice On Tuesday
San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. (hamstring) will take batting practice on Tuesday. Wade has been rehabbing in Arizona and started his throwing and hitting progressions last Wednesday. He injured his left hamstring after sliding into second base for a double in the team's May 27 win over the Philadelphia Phillies, and an […]
Keith Hernandez 6 months agoMarco Luciano Has Resumed Baseball Activities
San Francisco Giants infield prospect Marco Luciano (hamstring) began his throwing, hitting and running progression on June 3. He initially injured his right hamstring while running to first base and reaching on an errant throw on May 29 and was placed on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 30) with a right-hamstring strain. The […]
Keith Hernandez 6 months agoNick Ahmed To Resume Rehab Assignment On Tuesday
San Francisco Giants shortstop Nick Ahmed (wrist) will resume his minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday after briefly being shut down due to a minor setback that he experienced with his left wrist after starting a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on June 1. Ahmed is ramping up again and resumed full baseball activities in Arizona. […]
Keith Hernandez 6 months agoBlake Snell To Throw Off A Mound This Week
San Francisco Giants left-hander Blake Snell (groin) is scheduled to throw off a mound this week. Snell was placed on the 15-day injured list for the second time already this year on June 3, a day after he left in the middle of an at-bat in the fifth inning against the New York Yankees. He […]
Keith Hernandez 6 months agoKenta Maeda Cleared To Start Tuesday
Detroit Tigers right-hander Kenta Maeda (abdomen) has been cleared to start on Tuesday versus the visiting Washington Nationals. Maeda left his last start last Wednesday against the Texas Rangers after just two pitches due to right-abdominal discomfort, but the veteran hurler recovered nicely this weekend and will not be forced to miss a turn through […]
Keith Hernandez 6 months agoAlex Bregman In Monday's Lineup
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (hand) is back at third base and in his customary second spot in the batting order on Monday for the series opener in San Francisco against the Giants and left-hander Kyle Harrison. Bregman was pulled from Sunday's series finale against the Los Angeles Angels early after being hit on […]
Keith Hernandez 6 months agoAndrew Benintendi, Tommy Pham Start Rehab Assignments
Chicago White Sox outfielders Andrew Benintendi (Achilles) and Tommy Pham (ankle) were sent to the Arizona Complex League on Monday to start their minor-league rehab assignments. Benintendi could come off the 10-day injured list later this week when he's eligible while dealing with left-Achilles tendonitis. On a bad White Sox team, the 29-year-old left-handed hitter […]
Keith Hernandez 6 months agoBen Lively Dealing With Undisclosed Injury
Cleveland Guardians right-hander Ben Lively (undisclosed) has been sent back to Cleveland to undergo some medical exams with an undisclosed injury, and there is no word yet on the results. Hopefully it's not a serious injury that Lively has been dealing with, as he's been terrific for Cleveland and his fantasy managers, winning each of […]
Keith Hernandez 6 months agoDean Kremer Throws Bullpen Session Monday
Baltimore Orioles right-hander Dean Kremer (triceps) threw a bullpen session on Monday and is likely to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment as the next step. It remains to be seen how many rehab starts the O's will require Kremer to make before they reinstate him from the 15-day injured list. The 28-year-old has […]
Keith Hernandez 6 months agoJordan Romano To Resume Throwing
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said on Saturday that closer Jordan Romano (elbow), who received an anti-inflammatory injection in his right elbow on June 2, will resume throwing on Monday. The plan is to get Romano out to 150 feet and proceed to mound work from there. The 31-year-old right-handed reliever is being brought […]
Keith Hernandez 6 months agoMatt Chapman Still Out Monday
San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the visiting Houston Astros. Chapman felt his hamstring tighten/cramp up while diving for a ball on Saturday night against the Texas Rangers and was held out of Sunday's lineup as a precaution, so he'll miss his […]
Keith Hernandez 6 months agoAlex Faedo Works Out Over The Weekend
Detroit Tigers right-hander Alex Faedo (hip) underwent imaging on his hip last Thursday and will get further evaluation, but he was able to do some on-field workouts last Friday. Faedo went on the 15-day injured list last Wednesday after complaining of hip pain following his June 4 outing against the Texas Rangers on the road. […]
Keith Hernandez 6 months agoKerry Carpenter Not Close To Resuming Baseball Activities
Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter (spine) has been rehabbing at Comerica Park but is not close to resuming baseball activities. "He's doing a lot of therapy and a lot of work, but to get things to heal, there's zero baseball activity," manager A.J. Hinch said. "There's not much to speak of on the baseball front. […]
Keith Hernandez 6 months agoColt Keith May Not Return Until Wednesday
Detroit Tigers rookie second baseman Colt Keith (knee) will likely be out of the lineup for the series opener against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday with the Nats throwing left-hander Mitchell Parker. The Tigers have an off day on Monday, so that would allow Keith to get four days of rest after suffering a decent-sized […]
Keith Hernandez 6 months agoGeraldo Perdomo To Return From Injured List Tuesday
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (knee) will return from the 10-day injured list to rejoin the team on Tuesday for the start of their series against the Los Angeles Angels. Perdomo has been out since early April after requiring surgery to fix the meniscus in his right knee, but the 24-year-old is now ready to […]
Keith Hernandez 6 months agoManny Machado Returning For Friars
San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt said on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM that third baseman Manny Machado (hip) "will be in the DH spot to make sure we limit the load on his lower half." A strained right hip flexor has kept Machado out of the team's starting lineup for each of the last […]
Keith Hernandez 6 months agoVinnie Pasquantino On The Bench Against Lefty
Kansas City Royals left-handed-hitting first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino will start on the bench on Monday versus the visiting New York Yankees and left-hander Carlos Rodon, even though he's hitting .302 (13-for-43) against left-handers this year. Pasquantino has been hot so far in the month of June, hitting .310 (9-for-29) with a homer, four doubles, a […]
Keith Hernandez 6 months agoByron Buxton Getting A Breather Against Rockies
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is taking a seat on Monday against the visiting Colorado Rockies. Manuel Margot will draw into center field for the series opener and will bat eighth against Rockies right-hander Dakota Hudson. The oft-injured Buxton could use a day of rest, as he's gone 12-for-65 (.185) with two home runs, one […]
Keith Hernandez 6 months agoAdley Rutschman, Connor Norby Off On Monday
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman and rookie infielder Connor Norby are both out of the team's starting lineup on Monday as they take on the Tampa Bay Rays. Rutschman, who went 3-for-5 with a grand slam and career-high six RBI in Sunday's victory, will get a day to rest after his big game over the […]
Keith Hernandez 6 months agoSteven Nelson Hangs Up His Cleats
Veteran cornerback Steven Nelson officially announced his retirement from professional football over the weekend after helping the Houston Texans made the playoffs last year, when he was second in interceptions (four) and pass deflections (12) on the team. Nelson had an interception returned for a touchdown in the wild-card win over the Cleveland Browns. The […]
Keith Hernandez 6 months agoMike Tomlin Receives Extension Through 2027
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed head coach Mike Tomlin to an undisclosed three-year contract extension on Monday that takes him through the 2027 season, according to the team. The 52-year-old said in January that he expected to get an extension this offseason after some people were starting to question his future with the organization. Under Tomlin […]
Keith Hernandez 6 months agoBo Melton Impressing This Offseason
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Bo Melton has impressed head coach Matt LaFleur during offseason workouts, with LaFleur praising Melton's speed, run-blocking abilities, consistency and work ethic. Melton's speed was referred to as an "elite trait" that helped him go from the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad in 2023, to the Packers' practice squad, to going […]
Keith Hernandez 6 months agoDaniel Bellinger, Theo Johnson Competing For Starting Role
Now that tight end Darren Waller officially announced his retirement over the weekend, New York Giants tight ends Daniel Bellinger and rookie Theo Johnson are set to compete for primary pass-catching duties at the position in 2024. Johnson was a fourth-rounder this year, while Bellinger was a fourth-round selection in 2022. But tight ends are […]
Keith Hernandez 6 months agoJakeem Grant Sr. To Take Part In Jets Minicamp On Tryout Basis
Two-time All-Pro return man and wide receiver Jakeem Grant Sr. will take part in the New York Jets' minicamp this week on a tryout basis, according to a source. Grant is attempting to make a comeback of sorts after missing each of the last two years due to injury. He suffered a torn Achilles in […]
Keith Hernandez 6 months agoRobert Gasser Could Need UCL Surgery
Milwaukee Brewers pitching prospect Robert Gasser (elbow) is debating whether to have season-ending surgery on his UCL, which he said is not "broken" but also "not as strong as it should be." The 25-year-old southpaw received two other opinions, and it was initially believed the injury was to the flexor tendon in his forearm. One […]
Keith Hernandez 6 months agoRed Sox Being Patient With Triston Casas
Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (rib cage), who suffered torn cartilage in his left rib cage on April 20, has made significant progress but hasn't been cleared to swing a bat. Casas threw and took ground balls on Saturday, though, according to manager Alex Cora. "We have to be patient. Everything is trending […]
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