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Michael Wacha Takes a No-Hitter Into the Ninth Inning on Sunday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha was excellent on Sunday, taking a no-hitter into the ninth inning. He ended up pitching eight innings, allowing just one hit and two walks while striking out eight. Wacha had everything working on Sunday, showing an excellent changeup and hitting 97 mph with his fastball. Wacha moved his... Read More
Sidney Jones Expected to Serve as the Primary Slot Cornerback
Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Sidney Jones is expected to play as the primary slot cornerback this season, according to a source. Ronald Darby and Jalen Mills will be the outside starters, with Jones playing inside. Jones barely played in his 2017 rookie season due to an Achilles injury, but he's reportedly been excellent at OTAs.... Read More
Yadier Molina Expected to Return on Tuesday
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (groin) is expected to rejoin the team on Tuesday. He expects to catch half of Saturday's game in Double-A Springfield then play again on Sunday. He'll return to catch Tuesday's game as starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (lat) returns to make the start on the mound.
Tommy Pham Out of the Lineup for Friday's Game
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pirates. Harrison Bader is getting the start in center field. Pham had an excellent start to the season, but he's been struggling a lot lately. This is likely just a day off to try to get his head... Read More
Shane Bieber Sent Back Down to Triple-A
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber was sent back down to Triple-A after his start on Thursday. The team had said all along that it would just be a spot start in order to give Trevor Bauer an extra day off between starts. Bieber was decent in his start, tossing 5 2/3 innings, allowing four... Read More
Bradley Zimmer Activated from the Disabled List
Cleveland Indians outfielder Bradley Zimmer (ribs) was activated from the disabled list on Friday. He missed just over three weeks due to bruised ribs. He rehabbed for four games in Double-A and Triple-A and hit .250 with two steals in four games. He should return to his starting role but may get a few more days... Read More
Marcell Ozuna Returns to the Lineup on Friday
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna (finger) will make his return to the starting lineup on Friday. Ozuna missed a few games after jamming his finger on a dive back to a base. He was able to appear as a pinch hitter, so the injury was never anything major. He's back in left field and... Read More
Paul DeJong Hopes to Return in Early July
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong (hand) hopes to return from the disabled list in early July. DeJong has been out since breaking his hand and having a plate and screws inserted surgically. Yairo Munoz has more or less taken over at shortstop while DeJong is out, but DeJong should have his spot back as... Read More
Carlos Martinez Feels "Really Good on the Mound"
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (lat) said he felt "really good on the mound" in his Thursday rehab start with Double-A Springfield. He threw 63 pitches, allowing two solo home runs in four innings while striking out four without issuing a walk. He reportedly hit 99 mph on the radar gun. As long... Read More
Danny Salazar Shut Down Again
Cleveland Indians pitcher Danny Salazar (shoulder) received a cortisone shot and will be shut down from throwing for five days to a week. Salazar has been out since Spring Training due to rotator cuff inflammation, and his recovery has been very slow. There's no timetable for his return, but it does not seem like he's... Read More
MLB Closers and Saves Report Week 10
The Mariners and Rays lit up the stove last week with the first major trade of the season, with the Rays sending Alex Colome and Denard Span to the Mariners. Colome had finally started to figure things out as the Rays closer, but he immediately moved into a setup role behind Mariners star closer Edwin... Read More
Carlos Martinez Expected to Return on Tuesday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (lat) is expected to return to the rotation on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins. That is, of course, assuming he experiences no setbacks in the next few days, including Thursday's rehab start. Martinez was off to a strong start, tossing 50 innings and posting a 1.62 ERA before... Read More
Tyler O'Neill Sent Back Down to Triple-A
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday. O'Neill was on fire for a little while, hitting a home run in three straight games last week, but he'd been 2-for-19 with 13 strikeouts since then. He'll get consistent playing time in Memphis and work on making more contact. He's sure... Read More
Ben Taylor Optioned to Triple-A Columbus
Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Ben Taylor was sent down to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday. The move was made in order to make room for Thursday's starter, Shane Bieber. Taylor has appeared in six games at the big league level this season, tossing six innings while allowing four runs on six hits and a walk, but... Read More
Mike Mayers Back Up to the Cardinals Bullpen
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Mike Mayers was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Thursday and will join the bullpen once again. Mayers has bounced back and forth between St. Louis and Memphis several times already this season and will likely continue the pattern throughout the season. He's been solid in his big league chances so... Read More
Luke Voit Called Up by the Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals called up first baseman Luke Voit from Triple-A Memphis. Voit wasn't doing great at Triple-A, slashing just .237/.348/.339, but he'll join the big club and work as a bat off the bench. He'll take the roster spot of outfielder Tyler O'Neill, who was sent down on Thursday.
Austin Gomber Called Up to Join the Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals left-handed pitcher Austin Gomber was called up from Triple-A Memphis on Thursday. He spent a week with the Cardinals earlier this season, but never appeared in a game. It's unclear how he'll be used this time around, but with Alex Reyes (lat) landing back on the disabled list, it's possible Gomber will... Read More
Marcell Ozuna Remains Out of the Lineup on Thursday
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna (finger) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game. Ozuna did not start Wednesday's game due to a jammed finger, but he was able to pinch hit and drew a walk. He should be back in there for the weekend matchups. Harrison Bader is starting in left field... Read More
Yadier Molina to Start a Rehab Assignment on Saturday
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (groin) is scheduled to start a minor league rehab assignment with the Double-A Springfield Cardinals on Saturday. He'll likely only require a game or two before returning to the Cardinals lineup, assuming everything goes well. Molina hasn't played since he was hit by a foul tip on May 5,... Read More
Alex Reyes Has a "Significant" Lat Strain
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Alex Reyes suffered a "significant" right lat strain on Wednesday, according to Cardinals general manager Mike Girsch. He went on to say that Reyes will be forced to miss more than a couple of starts. The exciting righty was making his first start after 16 months of recovery from Tommy... Read More
Alex Reyes Back to the Disabled List With a Lat Strain
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Alex Reyes was placed on the disabled list on Thursday due to a right lat strain. Reyes made his season debut on Wednesday, returning from Tommy John surgery. He was excellent in the first inning but began to struggle with his control and saw a dip in his velocity in... Read More
Jay Ajayi Considers Himself a "Workhorse Running Back"
Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi stated that he considers himself a "workhorse running back." Ajayi did not get workhorse-type carries in the regular season after being traded to Philadelphia, receiving just 70 carries in his seven games. That ramped up a bit in the playoffs, however, where Ajayi took 42 carries in the three... Read More
Alex Reyes "Feels Fine" After Leaving His Start Early
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Alex Reyes said he felt fine after leaving Wednesday's start and said he was not sure why his velocity dropped in the middle innings. The talented right-hander was making his first start since undergoing Tommy John surgery. He was dominant in the first inning as he was in all four... Read More
Andrew Miller Cleared for a Throwing Program
Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller (knee) has been cleared for a throwing program. The team announced that he had the right knee inflammation confirmed by a doctor in New York. He will "begin a gradual progression back to mound activity," but there is no set timetable for his return for right now. The lefty... Read More
Carson Wentz Looks Strong in OTAs
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) looked strong in organized team activities. He was reportedly jogging "without a hitch" and observers stated that if it weren't for the brace he was wearing, it would be "difficult to discern that he was five months removed from reconstructive knee surgery." That's all good news and certainly puts... Read More
Rico Gathers "Needs to Play More Football"
Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett said that tight end Rico Gathers "needs to play more football." Gathers spent all of last season on Injured Reserve due to a concussion he suffered in the preseason after not appearing in a single game in his rookie season. Garrett explained that the team could "practice five times... Read More
Dexter Fowler Has a Big Day in His Return to the Lineup
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler (knee) returned to the starting lineup for the first time since Saturday for Wednesday's game. He had a strong performance, ending up 3-for-4 with a run scored. All three of his hits were singles, which brought his batting average up to .172. With rookies Harrison Bader and Tyler O'Neill... Read More
Melky Cabrera Drives In Three Runs on Wednesday
Cleveland Indians outfielder Melky Cabrera drove in three runs on Wednesday with a double, finishing the game 1-for-4 with a run scored. Cabrera is off to a slow start, hitting just .171 with a .497 OPS. He signed a minor league deal with Cleveland after Opening Day, so his slow start isn't as extended as... Read More
Yonder Alonso Records Three Hits on Wednesday
Cleveland Indians first baseman Yonder Alonso got three hits on Wednesday, finishing 3-for-5 with three singles and a run scored. Alonso brought his batting average up to .253 and his OPS to .798. He's been mostly solid this season, but could use a hot streak to bring his overall numbers up a bit. Maybe Wednesday's... Read More
Corey Kluber Throws Six Shutout Innings on Wednesday
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber tossed six scoreless innings on Wednesday, allowing just three hits while striking out 10. Kluber did not issue a walk and is now over 100 consecutive batters faced since his last issued walk. Kluber's ERA dropped to 2.02 and he's making another strong case for the AL Cy Young... Read More
