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Tyler Glasnow To Begin Rehab Assignment Wednesday
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Tyler Glasnow (elbow) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Wednesday. Glasnow hasn't pitched in an MLB game since the 2021 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, but he is trending towards possibly making a return to the field by the end of the current season. His […]
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Ke'Bryan Hayes Leaves Friday's Game Early
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes left Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays with left shoulder discomfort. Hayes received treatment from the medical staff after the injury and can be considered day-to-day for the time being. He went 0-for-2 in the game before he was replaced in the lineup by Kevin Newman. Hayes injured […]
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Andrew Benintendi Leaves Friday's Game With Wrist Injury
New York Yankees outfielder Andrew Benintendi left Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays with a wrist injury. Benintendi injured his right wrist and will head off for X-rays, according to the Yankees' official Twitter account. The veteran outfielder went 1-for-1 with a double in the game before he was replaced in the lineup by […]
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Salvador Perez Leaves After Hit By Pitch
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (hand) was removed from Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers after he was hit by a pitch. Perez went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before he took a 93 mph fastball off of his hand during the sixth inning. He was replaced at catcher by Sebastian Rivero. Look for the […]
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Yordan Alvarez Scratched With Hand Discomfort
Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez was scratched from Friday's lineup with hand discomfort. The Astros will insert rookie Yainer Diaz into Alvarez's spot as the DH after the former was recalled from Triple-A earlier in the week. Alvarez has now missed the past four games with the hand issue, but he can still be considered […]
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Zack Wheeler Still Experiencing Elbow Soreness
Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler (elbow) will take about a week off from throwing after he experienced renewed soreness in his right elbow. Wheeler went for an MRI which showed no structural damage, but the team will have him wait until next week before he begins throwing again. The veteran hurler was originally planning to […]
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Byron Buxton Unlikely To Join Twins On Road Trip
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) is likely to continue to rehab at home instead of joining the team for their upcoming road trip. Buxton has been sidelined with a strained right hip since August 23. Buxton will not be with the Twins when they embark on their road trip but there is the possibility […]
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Rowdy Tellez Leaves Monday's Game Early
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez left Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with right knee discomfort. Tellez left the game after coming around to score from first base on a Hunter Renfroe double in the fourth inning. The Brewers replaced him at first base with Keston Hiura. Tellez went 1-for-2 with a run before […]
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Yainer Diaz Getting Called Up By Houston
The Houston Astros are calling up catching prospect Yainer Diaz, according to reports. Diaz is the team's No. 3 overall prospect, according to MLB Pipeline. The 23-year-old can also play some first base, giving Houston some flexibility when it comes to getting his name in the lineup. Diaz has excellent power and could hit for […]
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Hunter Brown Expected To Be Called Up In September
The Houston Astros intend to call up right-hander Hunter Brown when rosters expand on September 1. Brown is ranked as Houston's top prospect by MLB Pipeline and is the site's No. 71 overall prospect. The 24-year-old hurler has plus fastball velocity and also brings an elite curveball and quality slider to the table. The Astros […]
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Nestor Cortes To Throw A Bullpen Session Wednesday
New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (groin) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday. He is then scheduled to throw a live session in Tampa Bay on Saturday. If all goes well, he could be activated off of the injured list and return to the starting rotation sometime next week. Cortes has made […]
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Nick Castellanos Out Of Monday's Lineup With Turf Toe
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos (toe) is not in his team's lineup for a Monday road game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Castellanos is dealing with turf toe, which has been going on for the past 10 days. Interim manager Rob Thomson told reporters on Monday that Castellanos could miss a few days with the ailment, […]
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Bailey Ober Close To Going On A Rehab Assignment
Minnesota Twins right-hander Bailey Ober (groin) threw a batting practice session on Monday and is now set to begin a rehab assignment in Fort Myers. Ober has been sidelined since June 1 with a groin strain. The veteran hurler will not have time to build his arm back up to start games this season but […]
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Chris Boswell Makes Four FGs In Preseason Win
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell made four of his five field goals and an extra point in a 19-9 win over the Detroit Lions in his team's preseason finale on Sunday. Boswell made field goals from 45, 34, 38, and 54 yards while also getting a short attempt blocked in the second quarter. The veteran […]
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Pat Freiermuth Leads Pittsburgh In Receiving Sunday
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth caught three of his four targets for 45 yards in a 19-9 preseason win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Freiermuth wound up leading the team in receiving in their preseason finale. The second-year tight end is primed to take a big step forward in 2022 now that Eric […]
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George Pickens Goes For 35 Yards Sunday
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens caught three of his five targets for 35 yards in a 19-9 preseason win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. The rookie wideout continues to impress in the preseason as he finished with eight catches for 84 yards and a touchdown across the three games. Pickens should open the […]
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Najee Harris Sprained His Foot Four Weeks Ago, Plays Sunday
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris made his preseason debut in a 19-9 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. He carried the ball four times for 10 yards and added 11 receiving yards on three catches. Harris also revealed to reporters on Sunday that he suffered a lisfranc injury to his foot in camp […]
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Kenny Pickett Throws For 90 Yards Sunday
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett completed 10 of his 14 passes for 90 yards in a 19-9 preseason win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Pickett entered the game at the beginning of the third quarter, following Mitch Trubisky, who played the entire first half. The rookie signal-caller has reportedly been pushing for the starting […]
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Mitch Trubisky Throws TD In Preseason Finale
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky completed 15 of his 19 passes for 160 yards and a touchdown in a 19-9 preseason win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Trubisky connected with Steven Sims for a six-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter. The veteran quarterback started and played the entire first half of the contest […]
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Cade York Drills 57-Yard FG Saturday
Cleveland Browns kicker Cade York made two of his three field goals in a 21-20 preseason loss to the Chicago Bears on Saturday. The rookie out of LSU made field goals of 57 and 48 yards on the evening in the loss. York has shown the capacity to make long kicks in training camp and […]
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David Njoku Catches Three Balls In Preseason Finale
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku caught three of his four targets for 34 yards in a 21-20 preseason loss to the Chicago Bears on Saturday. Njoku finished fourth in the team in receiving in their preseason finale as they gear up to face the Carolina Panthers in Week 1. Njoku is primed for a […]
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David Bell Makes Three Catches Saturday
Cleveland Browns wide receiver David Bell caught all three of his targets for 36 yards in a 21-20 preseason loss to the Chicago Bears on Saturday. Bell finished third on the team in receiving in his final preseason game before the start of the regular season. The third-round rookie has earned good reviews in his […]
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Donovan Peoples-Jones Catches One Pass Saturday
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones caught one of his three targets for four yards in a 21-20 preseason loss to the Chicago Bears on Saturday. The catch on Saturday was his first in preseason action as he gears up for the start of the regular season. Peoples-Jones is expected to open the season as […]
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Jacoby Brissett Throws INT Saturday
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett completed 13 of his 23 passes for 109 yards and an interception in a 21-20 preseason loss to the Chicago Bears on Saturday. Brissett's final stat line would have looked much better but wide receiver Anthony Schwartz dropped three passes in the contest, giving him six total drops across Cleveland's […]
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Justin Steele Leaves Friday Start Early
Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele left his Friday start against the Milwaukee Brewers with an apparent injury to his left leg or knee. Steele departed with one out in the sixth inning, allowing one run on four hits while striking out six and walking four. The 27-year-old grabbed at the back of his left knee […]
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Zack Wheeler To Throw Bullpen Session Soon
Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler (forearm) is planning to throw a pair of bullpen sessions beginning in the next three-to-five days. Wheeler has been on the injured list since August 22 with tendinitis in his right forearm. The veteran hurler told reporters on Friday that he has been dealing with tendinitis throughout the season, as […]
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Tyler Mahle Slated To Throw Bullpen Friday
Minnesota Twins right-hander Tyler Mahle (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a 15-20 pitch bullpen session on Friday and will use all of his pitches. Mahle has been on the injured list since last week after coming down with inflammation in his right shoulder. The veteran hurler is eligible to come off of the injured list […]
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Madison Bumgarner Starting Monday
Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Madison Bumgarner will make his next start on Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Bumgarner was originally slated to take the mound over the weekend but he was skipped to work on some mechanics with pitching coach Brent Strom. Bumgarner has a 6-13 record, 4.53 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and 97 strikeouts over 133 […]
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Brandon Belt Not Dealing With Structural Damage In Knee
San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) had an MRI on his right knee come back negative on Friday. Belt has been on the injured list with inflammation in his right knee since Wednesday. The veteran first baseman is reportedly still dealing with the same knee issues that have been pestering him throughout the […]
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Teoscar Hernandez Leaves With Foot Contusion Friday
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez left Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels with a foot injury. Hernandez fouled a ball off of his foot during the game and was removed with what the team is calling a left foot contusion. He went 0-for-1 with a strikeout before departing and was replaced in the […]
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