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Thairo Estrada Lands On Injured List
San Francisco Giants infielder Thairo Estrada (hand) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a fractured left hand. Estrada was hit on the hand by a pitch on Sunday. The Giants have yet to provide a timetable for Estrada's return, but he is likely to miss at least a few weeks of […]
Matt T 1 year agoClayton Kershaw Placed On Injured List
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday with soreness in his shoulder, backdated to June 30. Kershaw and the team had initially been hoping to avoid a stay on the IL but the shoulder wasn't showing enough improvement. Kershaw will now get just over two weeks […]
Matt T 1 year agoJorge Soler Hits Solo Home Run Friday
Miami Marlins DH Jorge Soler went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and a walk in a 16-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Friday. Soler's third-inning blast traveled 410 feet and had an exit velocity of 112.4 MPH. The veteran slugger is putting together a solid season for the Marlins, slashing .245/.344/.521 with 22 homers, […]
Matt T 1 year agoElly De La Cruz Doubles, Drives In One Friday
Cincinnati Reds infielder Elly De La Cruz went 2-for-5 with a double, a run, and an RBI in a 7-5 win over the San Diego Padres in 11 innings on Friday. De La Cruz ripped a clutch double to tie the game up at 5-5 in the bottom of the 11th inning, paving the way […]
Matt T 1 year agoNolan Arenado Doubles, Drives In One Tuesday
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, a run, and an RBI in a 4-2 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday. Arenado broke a 2-2 tie with a fifth-inning double that brought Paul Goldschmidt around to score. The veteran infielder is having another solid fantasy season, hitting […]
Matt T 1 year agoFramber Valdez Takes Loss Tuesday
Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez allowed four runs on eight hits over six innings in a 4-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. Valdez struck out six and walked three while taking the loss. The Houston southpaw notched a solid 14 swinging strikes in the outing but his record dropped to 7-6 with […]
Matt T 1 year agoRomeo Doubs Becoming Jordan Love's "Go-To Guy"
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs has reportedly been quarterback Jordan Love's "go-to guy" during this offseason, according to ESPN's Rob Demovsky. Doubs and Love built a solid rapport while with the second team during the 2022 offseason and that has continued as the team gears up for the 2023 season. The second-year wideout […]
Matt T 1 year agoTreylon Burks Impressing This Offseason
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks has been impressive thus far in the offseason. Burks has reportedly been "playing at a different speed" from last year and appears to be in better shape after reporting to camp with a "noticeably leaner build". The 2022 first-round draft pick has a chance to turn in a breakout […]
Matt T 1 year agoFrancisco Lindor Drives In One Monday
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor went 1-for-3 with an RBI in a 2-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. Lindor provided the Mets' lone run in the low-scoring contest, bringing Starling Marte around to score with a single in the fourth inning. The All-Star infielder is starting to heat up at the plate […]
Matt T 1 year agoWill Vest Leaves With Trainer On Monday
Detroit Tigers right-hander Will Vest left his appearance early with an apparent injury on Monday night. During the second inning, Vest replaced starter Matthew Boyd, who also left with a suspected injury. Vest was able to get three outs on three strikeouts while allowing one hit. He wound up leaving the game with two outs […]
Matt T 1 year agoMatthew Boyd Leaves Start After 15 Pitches
Detroit Tigers left-hander Matthew Boyd left his start against the Texas Rangers on Monday with an apparent injury. Boyd threw just 15 pitches before departing, getting two outs via strikeouts and allowing one run on one hit. Following his 15th pitch, Boyd was visited on the mound by manager A.J. Hinch and the Tigers' head […]
Matt T 1 year agoYandy Diaz Picks Up Two Hits, Drives In One Wednesday
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz went 2-for-4 with a walk, a run, and an RBI in a 7-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. Diaz brought Manuel Margot around to score on a single in the seventh inning. The 31-year-old infielder is off to an excellent start in 2023, hitting .303 with […]
Matt T 1 year agoBobby Witt Jr. Doubles In Loss Wednesday
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. went 1-for-4 with a double in a 9-4 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. Witt and the rest of the Kansas City offense had a quiet afternoon in the loss to their AL Central rivals. The double was Witt's 11th of the season as the young budding […]
Matt T 1 year agoTyreek Hill Allegedly Struck Marina Employee, Being Investigated
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill reportedly is being investigated for allegedly striking a marina employee, according to Local 10 News. Over the weekend, Hill allegedly got into a disagreement with an employee at the Haulover Marina in Florida. The incident reportedly ended with Hill hitting the other man. It remains to be seen whether […]
Matt T 1 year agoKayshon Boutte Might Not Make 53-Man Roster
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte is not a lock to make the team's final 53-man roster, according to The Athletic's Chad Graff. Graff wrote on Tuesday that Boutte was outplayed by sixth-round rookie receiver Demario Douglas in spring practices and could be on the outside looking in when final roster cuts are made […]
Matt T 1 year agoAnthony Miller Released By Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers released wide receiver Anthony Miller on Tuesday to make room for newly-signed linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski. Miller did not appear in any games for the Steelers in 2022 after injuring his shoulder last August. The 28-year-old notched 33 catches and seven touchdowns as a rookie with the Chicago Bears in 2018 but has […]
Matt T 1 year agoRonel Blanco Strikes Out Five On Sunday
Houston Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco allowed five runs on seven hits over 5 2/3 innings in a 9-7 loss to the Cincinnati Reds in 10 innings on Sunday. Blanco struck out five and walked two but struggled with the long ball, serving up two in the no-decision. The 29-year-old right-hander wasn't particularly sharp in the […]
Matt T 1 year agoKyle Tucker Doubles, Scores Three Times Sunday
Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker went 2-for-4 with a double, two walks, three runs, an RBI, and a steal in a 9-7 loss to the Cincinnati Reds in 10 innings on Sunday. Tucker's big game wasn't enough as the Astros couldn't hold on for the win after a three-run 10th inning from the Reds. Tucker […]
Matt T 1 year agoTrea Turner Steals Two Bases Tuesday
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner had a big game in a 15-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday. Turner went 2-for-3 with two walks, two runs, and two steals in the lopsided road win over Arizona. The big night raises Turner's batting average to .249, to go along with seven homers, 39 runs, 20 […]
Matt T 1 year agoFernando Tatis Jr. Hits 13th Home Run Tuesday
San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. went 1-for-3 with a solo homer, two runs, and a walk in a 6-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday. Tatis' solo shot came off of Cleveland rookie right-hander Tanner Bibee in the second inning. The blast had an exit velocity of 106.9 MPH and traveled 405 […]
Matt T 1 year agoJordan Addison Expected To Be Back By Training Camp
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (undisclosed injury) is expected to be able to return to the team by the beginning of training camp, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell. Addison injured himself during rookie minicamp in May but there has been little information pertaining to the nature of his injury. The rookie's ability to […]
Matt T 1 year agoCooper Kupp Able to Participate In Practice Tuesday
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (ankle) was able to take part in individual drills at his team's minicamp session on Tuesday. This was a significant increase in his workload from OTAs earlier in the month as he was only spotted working off to the side with trainers at that time. Kupp appears on […]
Matt T 1 year agoKyle Pitts Not Participating In Minicamp
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (knee) is not participating in the team's mandatory minicamp this week as he is still recovering from a knee injury suffered last November. While Pitts won't be at minicamp, he is moving in a positive direction as it pertains to him being ready for the start of training camp […]
Matt T 1 year agoJustin Jefferson Tells Reporters He Will Be At Training Camp
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was not present for OTAs two weeks ago and has not been present at the voluntary portions of the offseason as he is angling for a contract extension. He did show up to mandatory minicamp on Tuesday and took some time to talk with reporters after the session. When […]
Matt T 1 year agoEzequiel Duran Hits Three-Run Homer Monday
Texas Rangers outfielder Ezequiel Duran went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer in a 9-6 loss to the Los Angeles Angels in 12 innings on Monday. Duran ripped a three-run shot off of Angels starter Tyler Anderson in the second inning. The blast traveled 421 feet and had an exit velocity of 103.9 MPH. Duran is […]
Matt T 1 year agoSpencer Torkelson Homers, Hits Walk-Off Single Monday
Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson went 3-for-6 with a homer and three RBI in a 6-5 win over the Atlanta Braves in 10 innings on Monday. Torkelson played the hero on Monday as his two-run shot in the bottom of the ninth put the Tigers within one run of tying the game. He then […]
Matt T 1 year agoBrad Keller To Throw Bullpen On Thursday
Kansas City Royals right-hander Brad Keller (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on June 15 as he works his way back from right shoulder impingement syndrome. The Royals are expected to decide upon his next steps upon the conclusion of the BP session on Thursday. Keller is progressing toward a rehab assignment and […]
Matt T 1 year agoAmir Garrett Throws Bullpen On Monday
Kansas City Royals left-hander Amir Garrett (elbow) threw a bullpen session on Monday and is slated to throw live batting practice on June 15. Garrett has been on the injured list retroactive to May 29 with pain in his throwing elbow. The veteran lefty has made 23 appearances for the Royals in 2023, posting a […]
Matt T 1 year agoKyle Isbel Heading On Rehab Assignment Tuesday
Kansas City Royals outfielder Kyle Isbel (hamstring) will head to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment. Isbel injured his left hamstring back on May 4 while running out a bunt for a base hit. Kansas City plans to have him spend a couple of weeks with Omaha until he's 100%. Isbel will […]
Matt T 1 year agoMarcell Ozuna Has Right Wrist Contusion After Hit By Pitch
Updating a previous report, Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna (wrist) was hit by a pitch on Monday night and was removed from the game. The Braves later announced on Twitter that Ozuna has a right-wrist contusion and the move to pull him from the game was precautionary, as they are calling the outfielder day-to-day after […]
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