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Freddy Peralta Strikes Out Three In First Rehab Outing
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta (lat) made his first rehab appearance at Triple-A Nashville on Sunday. He pitched two innings and allowed one hit, one walk and one earned run while striking out three. The only hit allowed was a solo home run. Peralta has been out since late May due to a right lat... Read More
Adam Duvall To Undergo Season-Ending Wrist Surgery
Atlanta Braves outfielder Adam Duvall (wrist) will undergo surgery to repair a torn tendon sheath in his left wrist. Due to the lengthy recovery period following the procedure, he will be out for the remainder of the 2022 season. Duvall sustained the injury when his wrist was jammed into the outfield wall during this Saturday's... Read More
Heat Have Considered Trading Bam Adebayo In Durant Deal
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo has become a pivotal part of the team's nucleus over the past few years. However, according to Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel, the organization has entertained the idea of involving Adebayo in a trade that would bring Kevin Durant to Miami. Winderman wrote, "A party familiar with the Heat's... Read More
Nathan Knight Back To T-Wolves On Two-Year Deal
The Minnesota Timberwolves have re-signed power forward/center Nathan Knight to a two-year deal. The 24-year-old played in 37 games for the T-Wolves last year and averaged 3.7 points and 2.3 rebounds per game while seeing 7.2 minutes per contest. Knight broke into the NBA with the Atlanta Hawks in 2020-21 after going undrafted out of... Read More
Collin Sexton Not Content With Cavaliers Offer
Restricted free agent point guard Collin Sexton has been offered a multi-year deal by the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, the deal is not as lucrative as Sexton was hoping for. Fedor stated on the Wine & Gold Talk podcast that the offer was in the ballpark of three years and... Read More
John Collins Still Dealing With Finger Issue
Atlanta Hawks power forward John Collins (finger) dealt with a sprained right ring finger during the final months of the 2021-22 season. He missed some time with the injury, but eventually played through it. On Saturday, while Collins was playing in the Drew League, the finger in question appeared to be severely swollen as seen... Read More
Tyler Dorsey Signs Two-Way Deal With Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks have signed guard Tyler Dorsey to a two-way deal. The 26-year-old spent the 2021-22 season leading the team Olympiacos to a Greek Cup championship while earning Greek Cup MVP honors. Dorsey was a second round pick of the Atlanta Hawks back in 2017. He saw 17.4 minutes per game as a rookie,... Read More
Bobby Witt Jr. Exits In The Second Inning On Sunday
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was removed in the second inning of Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. In his first and only at-bat of the game, which came in the first inning, he hit a single. After the single, he wound up stealing second base and tagging up to third base.... Read More
Rony Garcia Exits With Apparent Injury Sunday
Detroit Tigers right-hander Rony Garcia was removed from his start against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. It's unclear what type of injury flared up for him, but he signaled for the team's trainers while he was on the mound and he was promptly removed from the game. Garcia had been activated from the 15-day injured... Read More
Max Kepler Exits After Being Hit By Pitch Sunday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (foot) was hit in his left foot by a pitch during Sunday's game against the Detroit Tigers. He was removed from the game after the incident as Gilberto Celestino came on to pinch run for him. Kepler grounded into a fielder's choice during his first and only other at-bat on... Read More
Julio Rodriguez's MRI Shows No Structural Damage
Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (wrist) underwent an MRI on his sore left wrist on Saturday. The results of the MRI showed some bruising, but no structural damage. Mariners manager Scott Servais stated that Rodriguez remains day-to-day at this point, but also added that a stint on the injured list could be possible. Rodriguez hasn't... Read More
Yordan Alvarez Resting Against Mariners Sunday
Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against left-hander Robbie Ray and the Seattle Mariners. Kyle Tucker will be slotting in as the team's designated hitter for the contest. Alvarez was activated from the 10-day injured list prior to the team's first game out of the All-Star break.... Read More
Daniel Lynch To Begin Rehab At Triple-A Monday
Kansas City Royals left-hander Daniel Lynch (finger) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha on Monday. The 25-year-old landed on the 15-day injured list this past Sunday due to a blister on the middle finger of his left hand. While Lynch has made some strides since his bumpy rookie year in 2021,... Read More
Ryan Pressly Returns From Paternity List
The Houston Astros activated closer Ryan Pressly from the paternity list on Sunday. He will be available out of the bullpen for Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Pressly and his wife Kat welcomed a daughter named Hunter this past week. The team had three save opportunities pop up while Pressly was tending to his... Read More
Evan Longoria Placed On Injured List With Hamstring Strain
The San Francisco Giants placed third baseman Evan Longoria (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain on Sunday. Longoria was removed from Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to the injury. After the contest, Giants manager Gabe Kapler stated that Longoria was likely IL-bound, so Sunday's move comes with... Read More
Andrew Vaughn Not Included In Sunday's Lineup
Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Vaughn is not part of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. AJ Pollock and Gavin Sheets will be the team's corner outfielders for the game. White Sox manager Tony La Russa stated prior to the game that Vaughn's day off was recommended by trainers, though he... Read More
Jose Ramirez Getting A Breather On Sunday
Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez is getting the day off on Sunday as the team closes out its four-game series against the Chicago White Sox. Ernie Clement will be covering third base and batting seventh in the game. Ramirez is in the midst of yet another standout season. He's currently second in the American... Read More
Jonathan India Scratched With Thigh Contusion Sunday
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (thigh) has been scratched from the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Tyler Naquin will now be the team's leadoff hitter for the game while Matt Reynolds will be covering the keystone. India suffered a left thigh contusion while sliding head first into home plate... Read More
Alejandro Kirk Resting Against Red Sox On Sunday
Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk is getting a breather on Sunday as the team closes out its three-game series against the Boston Red Sox. Danny Jansen will be behind the plate for the game while Lourdes Gurriel Jr. will be slotting in at designated hitter. Kirk was part of the team's hit parade on... Read More
Josh Donaldson Sitting Against Orioles On Sunday
New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson is absent from the starting lineup for Sunday's game against right-hander Dean Kremer and the Baltimore Orioles. DJ LeMahieu will be covering the hot corner for the game. This will be the second time that Donaldson has sat since play resumed following the All-Star break on Thursday. The... Read More
J.D. Martinez Could Be Back In Lineup On Monday
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora gave an update on injured outfielder J.D. Martinez (back) prior to Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Even though Martinez is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game, the outfielder could be available off the bench. Cora also added that the hope is that he'll be able... Read More
Bryan Reynolds Expects To Return On Monday
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds (oblique) expects to return from the injured list ahead of the team's two-game series against the Chicago Cubs, which begins on Monday. The 27-year-old has been out for about two weeks due to a right oblique strain. It's been an up-and-down season for the veteran thus far. Over 83 games,... Read More
Paul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado Won't Travel To Toronto
The St. Louis Cardinals will be without All-Star infielders Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado for its two-game series in Toronto against the Blue Jays this coming Tuesday and Wednesday. Neither player is vaccinated against COVID-19 and as a result, they are unable to enter Canada. Both players will be placed on the restricted list prior... Read More
Justin Dunn Optioned To Triple-A Following Rehab Stint
The Cincinnati Reds have returned right-handed pitcher Justin Dunn (shoulder) from his rehab assignment and he's been optioned to Triple-A. The 26-year-old had been on the 60-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation. He has yet to pitch in the majors this year due to the injury. If he can pitch well at Triple-A,... Read More
Jonathan Villar Designated For Assignment By Angels
The Los Angeles Angels designated infielder Jonathan Villar for assignment on Sunday. Outfielder Magneuris Sierra was added to the team's roster in a corresponding move. Villar spent about three weeks with the Angels after being released by the Chicago Cubs in late June. Over 13 games in an Angels jersey, the 31-year-old slashed just .163/.226/.224... Read More
Tyler Mahle Activated, Set To Start On Sunday
The Cincinnati Reds have activated right-hander Tyler Mahle (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list. He will be the team's starting pitcher for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 27-year-old was sidelined for about three weeks due to a minor right shoulder strain. He's made 17 starts this year and he's gone 3-7 with... Read More
Willson Contreras Getting The Day Off On Sunday
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras is getting a breather on Sunday as the team takes on left-hander Bailey Falter and the Philadelphia Phillies. Yan Gomes will be handling catching duties and batting seventh in the game. The Phillies will certainly be glad to see Contreras out of the lineup for the game. The 30-year-old veteran... Read More
J.T. Realmuto Sitting Against Cubs On Sunday
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is absent from the starting lineup for Sunday's game against left-hander Drew Smyly and the Chicago Cubs. Garrett Stubbs will be behind the plate for the game. Realmuto has had a productive month of July thus far. Over 13 games this month, he's slashed .333/.385/.600 with three home runs, two... Read More
Jeffrey Springs Activated Ahead Of Sunday's Start
The Tampa Bay Rays have activated left-hander Jeffrey Springs (leg) from the 15-day injured list. He will return to the mound as the team's starting pitcher for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. To clear a roster spot for Springs, right-hander Luis Patino was sent to Triple-A. Springs had been on the injured list... Read More
Giancarlo Stanton Not Starting Sunday, Available Off Bench
New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton is being held out of the starting lineup for the second straight game on Sunday as the team closes out its four-game series against the Baltimore Orioles. Stanton told the media that he is "a little beat up" physically right now, but wouldn't specify exactly what he is dealing... Read More
