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Robbie Ray Moved To 60-Day Injured List
The Seattle Mariners shifted left-hander Robbie Ray (elbow) from the 15-day to the 60-day injured list on Monday. Ray had Tommy John surgery in May and will not be returning to the mound until the 2024 season at the earliest, making this just a procedural move to open up a spot for Ty Adcock to […]
Matt T 1 year agoTrevor Story Could Be Able To Play The Field By August
Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) told reporters that he could be able to play the field as soon as August. Story could return from the injured list sooner as just a DH, although he and the team are still deciding which way they want to proceed with his return. The veteran infielder had […]
Matt T 1 year agoWander Franco Not Starting Against Oakland Monday
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is not in the starting lineup ahead of his team's Monday game against the Oakland A's. Franco will start off the game on the bench while Taylor Walls will get the start at shortstop and bat seventh. It appears that Franco is just getting a breather as the Rays […]
Matt T 1 year agoDalvin Cook Released By Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings and star running back Dalvin Cook are parting ways, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero on Twitter. The Vikings/Cook split was rumored for much of the offseason with Minnesota initially trying to find a trade partner for the four-time Pro Bowler. Instead, they will cut him loose, leaving Cook free to sign […]
Matt T 1 year agoAllen Robinson II Taking Part In 11-On-11 Drills
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Allen Robinson II (foot) has been able to participate in team drills over the past week. Robinson had surgery to repair a broken foot and began the offseason working individually. Last week he began working in on 11-on-11 team drills. The Steelers traded for Robinson in April and are expecting to […]
Matt T 1 year agoAmari Cooper Participates In 11-On-11 Drills Tuesday
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (abdomen) took part in 11-on-11 drills in Tuesday's OTAs. Cooper had core muscle surgery in February after playing through the issue for part of the 2022 season. His ability to participate fully on Tuesday is a good sign as he should be able to open training camp. Cooper is […]
Matt T 1 year agoZay Flowers Suffers Minor Injury In Tuesday OTAs
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers suffered a "minor tweak" during OTAs on Tuesday, according to head coach John Harbaugh. The Ravens presumably are just being cautious with their first-round rookie as they gear up for a revamped passing attack under new OC Todd Monken in 2023. According to Harbaugh, Flowers is expected to be […]
Matt T 1 year agoDeWayne McBride Signs Rookie Contract
Minnesota Vikings running back DeWayne McBride signed his rookie deal on Tuesday after the team selected him in the seventh round of the 2023 draft. McBride's signing means that the Vikings have now signed all six of their rookie picks from the draft. The running back out of UAB could have a role behind Alexander […]
Matt T 1 year agoAaron Nola Takes No-Hitter Into Seventh Inning
Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola allowed three unearned runs on one hit over seven innings in an 8-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Monday. Nola struck out 12 and walked three while taking a no-hitter into the seventh inning in the win. The 30-year-old notched 21 swinging strikes and a 36% CSW in the […]
Matt T 1 year agoTrea Turner Homers Twice Monday
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner went 4-for-5 with two homers, three runs, and three RBI in an 8-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Monday. Turner's big night included a solo homer in the third and fifth innings, with the first one traveling 420 feet and having an exit velocity of 105.4 MPH and the […]
Matt T 1 year agoBrayan Bello Picks Up Quality Start Monday
Boston Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello allowed three runs on six hits over six innings in a 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. He struck out five and walked one on 100 pitches in the outing. Despite the quality start, Bello was credited with the loss. The young hurler has been solid […]
Matt T 1 year agoShane McClanahan Picks Up MLB-Best Ninth Win
Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan continued his dominance on the mound on Monday in a 4-1 win over the Boston Red Sox. McClanahan allowed one run on five hits over six innings while striking out five and walking two. The win improves the southpaw's record to 9-1 on the year, to go along with […]
Matt T 1 year agoChris Murphy To Be Called Up Tuesday
The Boston Red Sox plan to call up left-hander Chris Murphy on Tuesday. Murphy is expected to get a start against the Cleveland Guardians later this week while also being available out of the bullpen on Tuesday, if needed. Murphy has made nine starts for the Red Sox in Triple-A Worcester this season, posting a […]
Matt T 1 year agoNick Senzel Dealing With Sore Knee
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel was scratched from the lineup on Monday due to right knee irritation. Senzel was initially in the lineup for Cincy's series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers but was held out due to the issue and was replaced in left field by T.J. Hopkins. The injury to Senzel does not appear […]
Matt T 1 year agoTrent Grisham Scratched Monday
San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham (back) was scratched from his team's lineup ahead of a Monday night matchup against the Chicago Cubs. Grisham is dealing with back spasms, which will hold him out of the series opener against the Cubs. The Padres will turn to Fernando Tatis Jr. in center field while Brandon Dixon […]
Matt T 1 year agoMichael Carter Could Bounce Back In 2023
New York Jets running back Michael Carter's numbers took a step back in 2022 after he turned in a solid effort in his rookie season. According to the Athletic's Zach Rosenblatt, the Jets believe that a bounce-back season is in store for Carter in 2023. With rookie star Breece Hall likely to be eased back […]
Matt T 1 year agoBreece Hall Might Not Be Ready For The Start Of Training Camp
New York Jets running back Breece Hall (knee) continues to work his way back from a torn ACL suffered last year in his rookie season. Hall had surgery on his knee about six months ago. According to the Athletic's Zach Rosenblatt, it would be a surprise if Hall was ready for Day 1 of training […]
Matt T 1 year agoBaker Mayfield, Kyle Trask Splitting First-Team Reps This Offseason
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers appear ready to hold a true quarterback competition to decide who will take over as QB1 after Tom Brady's retirement. Both Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask have been splitting first-team reps this offseason, with both getting equal reps according to head coach Todd Bowles. While neither signal-caller is a very inspiring […]
Matt T 1 year agoChuba Hubbard Could Serve As Carolina's Short-Yardage RB
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard could serve as the team's short-yardage back in 2023, according to the Athletic's Joe Person. Person listed "power back" as one of the Panthers' roster holes heading into training camp as Carolina doesn't really have a big, bruising running back on the roster. That could open up short yardage […]
Matt T 1 year agoBrock Purdy Expected To Be Ready By The Start Of The Season
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (elbow) is expected to be around 100% by the start of the 2023 regular season, according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. Purdy tore his right ulnar collateral ligament in last year's NFC Championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles and had the ligament surgically repaired this offseason. With Purdy sidelined, Trey […]
Matt T 1 year agoJustin Jefferson Not At OTAs
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is absent from voluntary organized team activities this week, according to reports. Head coach Kevin O'Connell discussed Jefferson's absence with reporters, stating that he has been speaking with the star receiver regularly and that he hopes to see Jefferson "as soon as possible." The Vikings have a mandatory minicamp […]
Matt T 1 year agoJ.D. Davis Scores Twice Monday
San Francisco Giants third baseman J.D. Davis went 2-for-4 with two runs and an RBI in a 14-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Davis also walked twice and stole a base in the blowout win over the Pirates. The veteran's two-hit performance raises his batting average to .278 to go along with nine […]
Matt T 1 year agoPavin Smith Hits Three-Run Home Run Monday
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Pavin Smith went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer in a 7-5 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday. Smith's blast came as part of a five-run second inning to help power Arizona to the win. The shot traveled 426 feet and had an exit velocity of 105.6 MPH. Smith is hitting just […]
Matt T 1 year agoJose Siri Goes Hitless Monday
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jose Siri went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in a 1-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Siri's hitless afternoon drops his batting average to .243 to go along with an .855 OPS, nine homers, 21 runs, 20 RBI, and five steals across 103 at-bats. Despite the slow afternoon at the […]
Matt T 1 year agoAnthony Rendon Does Some Infield Work Monday
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (groin) took some grounders on the field on Monday ahead of his team's game against the Chicago White Sox. Rendon has been on the injured list since the middle of May but he is slowly ramping up baseball activities as he works his way back to the field. […]
Matt T 1 year agoJosh Donaldson To Play Rehab Game At Double-A Tuesday
New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring) will play a rehab game for Double-A Somerset on Tuesday. Donaldson has been on the injured list since the beginning of April with a hamstring injury, although he is nearing a return to action. The veteran infielder is likely to be ready to return to the Yankees […]
Matt T 1 year agoAnthony Rizzo Not Playing Monday
New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (wrist) is not listed in the starting lineup for his team's Monday matchup against the Seattle Mariners. Rizzo was initially expected to be good to go for the series opener against Seattle but he will sit out after leaving Sunday's game early. The Yankees have DJ LeMahieu playing […]
Matt T 1 year agoLogan Gilbert Picks Up Third Win
Seattle Mariners right-hander Logan Gilbert pitched well in a 3-2 win over the Oakland A's on Thursday. Gilbert allowed two runs on three hits over eight innings while striking out six and walking none. He was credited with the win to improve his record to 3-2 on the season. Gilbert notched 14 swinging strikes and […]
Matt T 2 years agoBryce Harper Homers Thursday
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper went 3-for-4 with a homer and two runs scored in an 8-5 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. Harper launched a solo shot to tie the game at 4-4 in the fourth inning. The blast traveled 445 feet and had an exit velocity of 107.8 MPH. Harper has been […]
Matt T 2 years agoDameon Pierce Looking Healthy In OTAs
Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (ankle) looked healthy while participating in organized team activities on Tuesday. Pierce landed on Injured Reserve late last season after suffering a high-ankle sprain in Week 14. In a video posted by HoustonTexans.com's Deepi Sidhu, Pierce caught a short pass from rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud and looked to be […]
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