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Santiago Espinal Named To AL All-Star Team
Toronto Blue Jays infielder Santiago Espinal has been named to the American League All-Star team as a replacement for Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (leg), according to the Blue Jays. It's Espinal's first All-Star nod in just his third season in the big leagues. The 27-year-old Dominican has stepped up for Toronto this year […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoCubs Bring Up Steven Brault
The Chicago Cubs selected left-hander Steven Brault's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday and sent Mark Leiter Jr. to Iowa in a corresponding move. The Cubs also designated Matt Swarmer for assignment and added Anderson Espinoza to the roster as the 27th man for their doubleheader against the New York Mets on Saturday. Brault last […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoAustin Riley Added To NL All-Star Team
Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley is being added to the National League All-Star team. With a season slash line of .282/.345/.568 to go along with a .913 OPS, 26 home runs, 60 RBI, 53 runs scored, a league-leading 201 total bases and two stolen bases in 391 plate appearances over 90 games, Riley had […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoCarlos Santana Back From Restricted List
The Seattle Mariners reinstated first baseman Carlos Santana from the restricted list due to a family emergency on Saturday and optioned infielder Kevin Padlo to Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. Santana missed the game on Friday, but he's back to close out the first half of the season with Seattle and should be back […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoSergio Romo Designated For Assignment By Toronto
The Toronto Blue Jays designated relief pitcher Sergio Romo for assignment on Saturday after they acquired left-hander Foster Griffin from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for right-hander Jonatan Bernal. The Blue Jays also recalled right-hander Jeremy Beasley from Triple-A Buffalo. After being signed in late June, Romo appeared in six games for the Blue […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoYonny Chirinos Pitches In First Rehab Game
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Yonny Chirinos (elbow) appeared in his first game on Saturday in the Florida Complex League since Aug. 16 of 2020 due to Tommy John surgery, and he tossed a scoreless inning to boot. Chirinos was making a return from elbow reconstruction last year, but that never happened after he fractured his […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoGiovanny Gallegos Moving To Lower-Leverage Role
St. Louis Cardinals skipper Oliver Marmol said he wants to use relief pitcher Giovanny Gallegos in lower-leverage situations for a few games so that he can work out a few issues, specifically against left-handed hitters. The idea is for Gallegos to build up more conviction in these spots before ideally moving him back into a […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoWill Smith Falls Homer Shy Of Cycle Friday
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith fell a home run shy of hitting for the cycle in Friday's 9-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels in Game 1 of the two-game Freeway Series. Smith finished the night 4-for-4 with an RBI, three runs scored and one walk to raise his season line to .276/.368/.485 with […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoKyle Lewis Goes Deep In Rehab Game
Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis (concussion) went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run, one run scored and a strikeout in his minor league rehab game with Triple-A Tacoma on Friday night. Lewis played five innings in left field before leaving the game, and he's now gone deep five times in his last six games in […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoEvan Longoria Doubles In Rehab Game
San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (oblique) went 2-for-3 with a double, a run scored and a strikeout in his minor league rehab game with Triple-A Sacramento on Friday night. Longoria landed on the injured list with a left oblique strain earlier this month, but he has gone 3-for-6 so far in two rehab […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoJason McCourty Hanging Up His Cleats
Free-agent cornerback Jason McCourty announced on Instagram on Friday that he's retiring from football after 13 seasons in the NFL. The former 2009 sixth-round pick out of Rutgers made an impact everywhere he played. McCourty begin his career with the Tennessee Titans and spent eight seasons with them before joining the Cleveland Browns in 2017. […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoAaron Hicks On The Bench Friday
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (shin) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday against the division-rival Boston Red Sox. Hicks has been sidelined since he fouled a ball off his right shin on Tuesday. He was able to take batting practice on the field before Friday's contest, though, so there's a chance he'll […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoTrevor Story Remains Sidelined Friday
Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story (finger) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday against the division-rival New York Yankees. It will be the third straight game missed for Story, but the Red Sox are hopeful he won't need to go on the injured list right before the All-Star break next week. The […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoEnrique Hernandez Receives Injection
Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Enrique Hernandez (hip) received a platelet-rich plasma injection on Friday to help speed up the healing in his injured hip. His diagnosis of a flexor strain remains the same, and he will ramp up activity after the All-Star break. Hernandez had a visit with a hip specialist on Thursday after having […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoCarlos Santana Placed On Restricted List
The Seattle Mariners placed first baseman Carlos Santana on the restricted list on Friday due to a family emergency and recalled infielder Kevin Padlo from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. It's unlikely we'll see Santana again before the All-Star break next week. The 36-year-old veteran will close out the first half of the 2022 […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoMiguel Rojas Returns Friday
Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas (mouth) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Kyle Gibson, playing shortstop and hitting eighth in the batting order. Rojas lost a tooth in Thursday's game after a collision in the ninth inning, but he won't miss any time. The 33-year-old infielder has given fantasy […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoGarrett Cooper Back In Action Against Phillies
Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper (knee) is starting at first base and hitting second on Friday against Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Kyle Gibson. Cooper will be available again for fantasy managers after missing the last two games due to a bruised left knee. The 31-year-old All-Star has been in a recent cold stretch at the […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoJesus Sanchez Out Again Friday
Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez remains out of the starting lineup again on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Sanchez was scratched from the starting lineup on Thursday with a personal issue, and it remains to be seen if he'll return before the All-Star break, which begins on Monday. The 24-year-old is hitting just .205/.262/.386, but […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoJon Berti Lands On IL, Jorge Soler Reinstated
The Miami Marlins placed infielder Jon Berti (groin) on the injured list with a left groin strain on Friday and reinstated outfielder Jorge Soler (pelvis) from the injured list in a corresponding move. The Marlins also optioned Daniel Castano to the minors and recalled pitcher Cody Poteet. Berti suffered a mild groin strain in Thursday's […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoRichie Incognito Announces Retirement
Free-agent offensive guard Richie Incognito announced his retirement from professional football on Friday. "Football has taught me a strong work ethic, a willing to get better every day and a desire to continue growing. It has taught me that while what you get is important, who you become is more important. All of these lessons […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoJessie Bates Doesn't Plan To Play On Franchise Tag
Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates has no intentions of reporting to training camp or playing on the franchise tag in 2022, according to a league source. The two sides weren't able to come to terms on a long-term contract extension before Friday's deadline to sign franchise-tagged players to extensions. The 25-year-old hasn't signed his franchise […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoRashaad Penny Expected To Be Primary Back
As long as he stays healthy, Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny will be the starter and primary RB for Seattle in 2022 with Chris Carson's (neck) status currently unknown. But Penny has never had more than 119 carries in a season due to injuries of his own. If Carson can't play, The Seattle Times' […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoEnrique Hernandez Visits With Specialist
Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Enrique Hernandez (hip) visited with a hip specialist in New York on Thursday and will consult with that doctor if there's anything more serious going on in his hip after the Red Sox shut down his minor league rehab assignment after just one game due to continued discomfort. The 30-year-old doesn't […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoNathan Eovaldi, Garrett Whitlock To Be Activated Friday
The Boston Red Sox will activate right-handers Nathan Eovaldi (back) and Garrett Whitlock (hip) from the injured list before Friday's game against the division-rival New York Yankees, according to skipper Alex Cora. Eovaldi will pitch the series opener on Friday, while Whitlock will return to a bullpen role. Eovaldi was out for more than a […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoMatt Olson Continues Homer Streak
Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson homered for the third straight game in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Washington Nationals, going 1-for-4 with his 16th long ball of the year and a strikeout. Olson is now hitting .251/.339/.481 with the 16 round-trippers, 53 RBI and 41 runs scored in 351 at-bats in his first season […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoHarrison Bader Won't Return Until After All-Star Break
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader (foot) said he's unlikely to return until after next week's All-Star break. Bader is dealing with plantar fasciitis in his right foot, which is bad news for a player that makes his living on his speed. The 28-year-old has resumed a running program, but there just isn't enough time […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoTyrone Taylor Beginning Rehab Assignment
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Tyrone Taylor (concussion) will begin his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Friday. Taylor went on the seven-day concussion injured list on July 3 and had a bit of a setback that caused his rehab assignment to be delayed. With the All-Star break beginning on Monday, it's unlikely that he'll […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoDodgers Looking At Whit Merrifield
The Los Angeles Dodgers have looked at Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield, whose 553 consecutive games-played streak came to an end due to a big-toe injury this week. He's considered day-to-day, but his vaccination status could lower is trade value within the American League. The rebuilding Royals won't trade right-hander Zack Greinke unless […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoAngels Looking To Trade Noah Syndergaard?
Rival teams expect the Los Angeles Angels to make starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard available in a trade this summer. The Cincinnati Reds' Luis Castillo is likely the best starting pitcher available on the trade market this summer. Oakland Athletics right-hander Franke Montas' arm injury could further thin the market. The Angels have quickly fallen out […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoFernando Tatis Jr. To Begin Hitting Progression Friday
San Diego Padres general manager AJ Preller said that shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) will begin his hitting progression on Friday. He has been doing more physical activity in the last few weeks and the team will take it week-to-week, increasing his swings and volume to progress towards games. The 23-year-old superstar had another wrist […]
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