Ceddanne Rafaela Hits First Big-League Homer

Boston Red Sox rookie outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela went 2-for-5 with his first career major-league home run (a solo shot), a double and a strikeout in the team's 4-1 loss to the division-rival New York Yankees in Game 2 of a doubleheader on Tuesday. Rafaela played shortstop in Game 1 and went hitless in three at-bats […]

Triston McKenzie Starting Rehab Assignment

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Triston McKenzie (elbow) is starting a minor-league rehab assignment on Wednesday with Double-A Akron. McKenzie was diagnosed with a sprained right UCL in his elbow back in the middle of June, and Wednesday's outing will be his first appearance in a game setting since then. The 26-year-old has also had a teres […]

Jorge Polanco Back From Bereavement List

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco was activated from the bereavement list on Wednesday and is back in the starting lineup to take on the visiting Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Taj Bradley. The Twins sent infielder Gilberto Celestino back to Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move. Polanco will return to the lineup after […]

Mike Rizzo Gets Multi-Year Extension With Nationals

The Washington Nationals agreed to a multi-year contract extension with general manager Mike Rizzo on Wednesday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 62-year-old has been with the organization since 2006 when the Lerner family made him the team's first hire. Rizzo's extension comes after the team signed manager Dave Martinez to a […]

Yandy Diaz Back In Action Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (groin) is back at first base and is hitting in his usual leadoff spot on Wednesday as the team takes on the Minnesota Twins and left-hander Dallas Keuchel. Diaz suffered a testicular contusion on Tuesday night when he fouled a ball off a sensitive area below his belt, […]

Brady Christensen Lands On Injured Reserve

The Carolina Panthers placed left guard Brady Christensen (biceps) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday with a biceps issue that he apparently suffered late in the Week 1 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Christensen will now have to miss at least the next four weeks, and the Panthers will now be without both of their starting […]

Broncos To Rely More On Adam Trautman As Receiving Threat

With Denver Broncos tight end Greg Dulcich (hamstring) expected to miss at least a few weeks with the same hamstring injury that cost him seven games in his rookie season in 2022, the Broncos will rely even more on Adam Trautman at tight end as a receiving threat. Trautman led the entire team in the […]

Jakobi Meyers Remains In Concussion Protocol

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels told reporters on Wednesday that wide receiver Jakobi Meyers remains in the league's concussion protocol. It means that Meyers won't practice on Wednesday and is very much up in the air for a Week 2 meeting with the Buffalo Bills on the road. The good news is that […]

Texans Place Noah Brown On Injured Reserve

The Houston Texans placed wide receiver Noah Brown (groin) and defensive tackle Hassan Ridgeway (calf) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, so they will both have to miss at least the next four games after getting injured in the Week 1 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The Texans signed defensive end Michael Dogbe and punter Ty […]

Jets Won't Inquire About Tom Brady

The New York Jets will not be inquiring with retired quarterback Tom Brady about any interest in a return to football after Aaron Rodgers suffered a season-ending torn left Achilles on Monday night in the win over the Buffalo Bills, according to sources. Brady has also made it clear to people close to him that […]

Kenneth Gainwell Trending Toward Missing Week 2

Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell (ribs) is trending toward not being ready to play in Week 2 on Thursday night against the Minnesota Vikings, according to sources. The Eagles' final injury report for Thursday's game will be released later on Wednesday. It's likely that Gainwell will be listed as either questionable or out after […]

Diontae Johnson Expected To Miss Up To Four Weeks

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (hamstring) is expected to miss up to four weeks with the right-hamstring injury that he suffered in the Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, according to team sources. Based on this timetable, it won't be a surprise to see him land on Injured Reserve at this point. […]

Kenley Jansen Leaves Early With Fatigue And Illness

Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen was pulled from his outing in the ninth inning in the second game of a doubleheader against the division-rival New York Yankees on Tuesday with fatigue and illness symptoms. It was a rough outing for Jansen, as he allowed two runs (one earned) on a hit while walking one […]

Rays Hope Yandy Diaz Can Play Wednesday

Updating previous reports, Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that first baseman Yandy Diaz (groin) is day-to-day after leaving Tuesday's game early against the Minnesota Twins with a testicular contusion after fouling a ball off a sensitive area below the belt, and the team is hoping he can play on Wednesday. Diaz's injury is […]

Clayton Kershaw Scheduled To Pitch Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) finished up a bullpen session on Tuesday, and the plan is for him to start on Saturday in Seattle against the Mariners. Due to ongoing issues with his left shoulder, the Dodgers skipped Kershaw's last turn in the starting rotation to give him some extra rest. The team […]

Max Scherzer To Undergo MRI Exam On Wednesday

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said that right-hander Max Scherzer (triceps) will get an MRI exam on Wednesday after dealing with a right-triceps spasm during his start on Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. It could be a good sign that Scherzer wanted to pitch through the issue, but the Rangers wouldn't let that happen. […]

Yandy Diaz Leaves With Testicular Contusion

Updating a previous report, the Tampa Bay Rays said that first baseman Yandy Diaz (groin) left the game early on Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins in the fifth inning with "a testicular contusion." Ouch. Diaz fouled a ball off that him in a sensitive area near his groin and was replaced at first base by […]

Willson Contreras Suffers Right-Hand Contusion

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras (hand) was removed from Tuesday's game early against the Baltimore Orioles after the fifth inning due to a right-hand contusion and was replaced behind the plate by Andrew Knizner. Before leaving, Contreras went 1-for-2 with a run scored at the plate. It's unclear what caused the injury, and fantasy […]

Nolan Gorman Injures Hamstring Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Nolan Gorman (hamstring) was pulled from Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles with right-hamstring tightness. Gorman has had his issues staying on the field regularly in his second major-league season and has also dealt with back problems. When healthy, though, he's been relevant in all fantasy leagues with a .235/.326/.477 slash […]

Evan Hull Lands On Injured Reserve

The Indianapolis Colts placed rookie running back Evan Hull (knee) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday and signed running back Jake Funk to the 53-man roster from the practice squad in a corresponding move. Hull had just one carry for one yard and had a six-yard reception in his NFL debut in the Week 1 loss […]

Diamondbacks Recall Jake McCarthy

The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled outfielder Jake McCarthy from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday. McCarthy isn't in the starting lineup on Tuesday night against the New York Mets, but he'll provide the Snakes with some extra outfield depth down the stretch as they look to hang onto the final wild-card spot in the National League. The 26-year-old […]

Jaycee Horn To Miss Multiple Weeks

Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn (hamstring), who missed 18 games in his first two seasons with injuries, will miss multiple weeks after suffering a hamstring injury in the Week 1 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, according to a league source. The eighth overall pick in 2021 will be replaced by veteran Troy Hill, […]

Cameron Heyward To Have Surgery, Likely Headed To Injured Reserve

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said on Tuesday that defensive end Cameron Heyward (groin) will undergo surgery on the groin injury he suffered in the Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday and is likely headed to Injured Reserve with a chance to return this year. Heyward could miss up to […]

Bengals Release La'El Collins

The Cincinnati Bengals released right tackle La'El Collins (knee) on Tuesday. Collins began the 2023 regular season on the Physically Unable to Perform list after suffering ACL and MCL tears in his left knee in Week 16 in 2022 in his first year in Cincy, so he was going to miss at least the first […]

Jets Officially Name Zach Wilson Their Starter

The New York Jets confirmed that quarterback Zach Wilson will start moving forward after Aaron Rodgers suffered a torn left Achilles in Monday night's win over the Buffalo Bills. "I want to make it very clear, Zach's our quarterback. We have a lot of faith in Zach. We're rolling with Zach and excited for him," […]

Kenneth Gainwell Given Another DNP At Practice

The Philadelphia Eagles listed running back Kenneth Gainwell (ribs) as a non-participant on their estimated practice report on Tuesday after they conducted a walkthrough. It's the second DNP that Gainwell has picked up this week, meaning he should be considered very questionable to play in Week 2 on a short week this Thursday night against […]

Christian Yelich Still Out Against Marlins

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting Miami Marlins. Yelich will miss his fourth straight game while dealing with back stiffness, but fantasy managers should continue to consider him day-to-day for now. Sal Frelick is in center field and leading off, Mark Canha is in […]

Blue Jays Hope Matt Chapman Returns Later This Week

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman (finger) is going through a full day of baseball activities on Tuesday, including hitting off a velocity machine. The hope is that he will return from the injured list later this week. When Chapman returns to the big-league roster, he'll return to regular duties at the hot corner, […]

Mets Hiring David Stearns As New President Of Baseball Operations

The New York Mets are hiring David Stearns as their new president of baseball operations, according to sources familiar with the situation. Stearns is a monumental addition to the organization, and the 38-year-old will take over officially at the end of the 2023 season. He has been the architect of multiple National League Central titles […]

Yankees Claim Luke Weaver Off Waivers From Mariners

The New York Yankees claimed right-hander Luke Weaver off waivers from the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday and moved left-hander Nestor Cortes (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move to open up a spot on the 40-man roster. The Mariners designated Weaver for assignment last weekend after he allowed nine earned runs on […]