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Xander Bogaerts Goes 0-for-15 In Yankees Series
Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts ended the weekend Yankees series with a goose egg in the hit column. He was fresh off a seven game hit streak and batting .317 on the year, before going hitless and now sitting at .306. The 26-year-old has been the most consistent producer in the Boston lineup this... Read More
Christian Vazquez Homers In Loss
Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Yankees. The 28-year-old now has 17 long balls on the year, which is well past his previous career-high of five. He's been a steady source of offense, hitting .285 with a .819 OPS, while driving in 48... Read More
David Price Can't Escape Yankee Stadium
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price gave up seven runs in just 2 2/3 innings in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the New York Yankees. He scattered nine hits, while striking out three and walking two. Two early home runs, and a six-run third inning doomed the 33-year-old. It's been a rough go-at-it for Price... Read More
Aaron Hicks Placed On 10-Day Injured List
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right flexor strain, the team announced on Sunday. Hicks left in the eighth inning of the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Red Sox. He had an MRI today and it clearly showed enough damage that the Yankees... Read More
Didi Gregorius Returns To Lineup Sunday
New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (finger) will bat third against the Boston Red Sox and starter David Price. Gregorius has been out of the lineup since Wednesday after injuring his hand diving earlier last week. The shortstop is hitting just .175 in 40 at-bats against lefties this season, but is 13-for-31 with a home... Read More
Max Scherzer Throws From 70 Feet
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (back) made 40 throws from 70 feet on Saturday, according to manager Dave Martinez. Scherzer has been on the injured list with an upper back strain since July 29, with the move being retroactive to July 26 so he is eligible to come off on Monday August 5. "He... Read More
Yonny Chirinos Leaves Start With Middle Finger Inflammation
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Yonny Chirinos was pulled in the fifth inning of his start on Sunday due to middle finger inflammation on his throwing hand. He surrendered just one run on two hits, while striking out four and walking one as the Rays led 3-1 at his departure from the game. It's unlikely... Read More
Robinson Cano Leaves Games With Leg Injury
New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano left Sunday's game against the Pirates after pulling up, while rounding first base on a base hit, and grabbing his left leg. He was replaced at second base by Jeff McNeil, who shifted over from left field. Cano was 3-for-3 in the game which extended his hitting streak... Read More
Kike Hernandez May Begin Rehab Assignment Next Weekend
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Kike Hernandez (hand) could begin a rehab assignment as soon as next weekend, according to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com. Hernandez hasn't played since July 24 after injuring his hand during an at-bat. The 27-year-old utility-man was hitting .238/.309/.433 with 16 homers, 52 runs batted in, and 43 runs scored before getting... Read More
Chris Taylor Could Begin Rehab Assignment Next Weekend
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (forearm) could begin his rehab assignment as early as next weekend, according to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com. Taylor has been on the injured list since July 15 with a fracture in his left forearm, after being struck by a pitch. Originally, the report said he would be out four... Read More
Mookie Betts Drives in Two During Doubleheader
Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts drove in two runs in game two of Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees. The 26-year-old only had one hit over both games, but his fourth inning, two-RBI single gave Boston the go-ahead 4-3 lead. Betts had a career July, hitting .373 and a 1.085 OPS with five homers... Read More
Jackie Bradley Jr. Goes Yard For First Time In 12 Games
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. had just one hit, a solo home run, in game one of Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees. The last time Bradley hit a homer was on July 20, when he slugged two in the same game. After hitting just .198 in July, Bradley Jr. is looking to get... Read More
Chris Sale Gets Shelled By Yankees In Game One
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale lasted just 3 2/3 innings and surrendered eight runs on nine hits, while striking out four in a 9-2 loss to the Yankees. This was arguably the southpaw's worst start all season. The 30-year-old gave up two home runs and has now surrendered a long ball in seven... Read More
Xander Bogaerts Sets Career-High With Multi-Homer Night
Boston Red Sox shortstop finished a perfect 4-for-4 with two home runs and three runs batted in during Thursday's loss to the Rays. The 26-year-old almost provided every run for Boston, and he now has 84 RBI through August 2. Bogaerts has established himself as one of the top hitting shortstops in the game and... Read More
Andrew Cashner Tosses Up Dreadful Performance
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Andrew Cashner gave up seven runs over 5 2/3 innings in Thursday's loss to Tampa Bay. The righty scattered seven hits, while walking five and striking out just one. Cashner has been a failed experiment so far, since being acquired on July 13. He's allowed 19 runs in 23 1/3... Read More
Rafael Devers Closes Off Insanely Hot July With Two RBI
Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers had just one hit but drove in two runs during Wednesday's loss to the Rays. The 22-year-old finished July hitting .358 with a 1.142 OPS, nine home runs, 12 doubles, 34 RBI, and 27 runs. It's no surprise that Devers is cleaning up at the plate as he... Read More
J.D. Martinez Has Hit Safely in Eight of Last Nine Games
Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez finished 3-for-4 with a home run and two runs batted in during Wednesday's loss to Tampa Bay. His solo shot in the fourth was his 23rd of the year. He is hitting .294 with an .861 OPS in July, to go with five homers and 16 RBI. The... Read More
Marcus Walden Throws Perfect Inning
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Marcus Walden struck out the side in his ninth inning appearance during an 8-5 loss to Tampa Bay on Wednesday. The right-hander had allowed one run in each of his previous two outings, so he got back on track against Tampa Bay. He registered a save on July 23, just... Read More
Rick Porcello's Struggles Continue Against Rays
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello lasted 5 2/3 innings, giving up six runs on nine hits, while striking out seven and walking one in Wednesday's 8-5 loss to Tampa Bay. The 30-year-old never had a hold in this one, letting up five runs through the first two frames. It's been a rough go-at-it... Read More
Benny Snell Jr. Catching The Eyes Of The Coaching Staff
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Benny Snell Jr. gained the early favor of head coach Mike Tomlin on Monday. The team runs an annual "backs-on-backers" drill that pits the team's young ball carriers up against the linebacking corps in an effort to test their pass-blocking skills. Snell Jr. made a quick impression with his competitiveness... Read More
Ben Roethlisberger Locked In at Camp
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is drawing the praise of tight end Vance McDonald for his leadership and dedication to being the best. The 37-year-old is coming off a season where he set career highs in just about every statistical category, but McDonald believes the signal caller is due for another big year. "I believe... Read More
Ryan Switzer Leaves Practice With Quad Injury
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ryan Switzer took a hit to his leg in Wednesday's practice and was evaluated for a quad injury. Switzer had been performing well in 1-on-1 drills throughout the afternoon but the injury ended his day prematurely. Switzer is fighting for the starting slot receiver spot in Pittsburgh, so hopefully the injury... Read More
High Pitch Count Haunts David Price
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price needed 94 pitches to get through 4 1/3 innings against the Rays on Tuesday. Price allowed four runs, while scattering nine hits, striking out nine, and walking two. The 33-year-old kept Boston in the game until he allowed two solo home runs in the fifth inning that left... Read More
Diontae Johnson Showcasing Ability In Offensive Drills
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Diontae Johnson made some solid impressions during Monday's practice. The team was working on a 2-point conversion drill and Johnson did his best to catch the attention of the staff and fans. On two occasions, the 2019 third-round pick hauled in a pass, made some quick cuts, leaving his defenders... Read More
Mike Tomlin: James Washington More Comfortable In Second Year
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington has an opportunity to take on a much larger role in 2019. When asked in his Tuesday presser whether Washington is more comfortable in his second season, head coach Mike Tomlin said "I think that's no question." Since Antonio Brown is no longer in the equation, the 23-year-old is... Read More
Donte Moncrief Leaves Practice, Returns After Evaluation
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Donte Moncrief left Wednesday's training camp practice with a finger injury but later returned. According to Joe Rutter of The Tribune Review, Moncrief collided with cornerback Artie Burns on a pass. The pass catcher briefly left practice to be looked at by medical staff but later came back down to the... Read More
Chris Sale Struggles Against Yankees
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale allowed six runs over 5 1/3 innings in Sunday's loss to the Yankees. Sale scattered five hits, while striking out seven and walking three, but serving up two home runs early haunted the southpaw. He was just a bit off in his 22nd start, as only 56 of... Read More
Donte Moncrief Has Strong Debut In Steelers Camp
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Donte Moncrief was targeted heavily on the first day of practice and made some nice plays. On one throw from Ben Roethlisberger, he high pointed the pass which drew praise from head coach Mike Tomlin. Moncrief is in his first year with Pittsburgh after signing a two-year contract in the offseason.... Read More
Ben Roethlisberger Focused On Winning Super Bowls
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has one goal: to win his third Super Bowl and then some. The 37-year-old is coming off a season where he set career-highs in nearly every counting statistic under first-year offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner. With a full year of the new offense under his belt, the signal caller and his... Read More
JuJu Smith-Schuster Shines In First Training Camp Practice
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster impressed media and fans in Friday's first training camp practice. The third-year receiver caught several deep passes during 11-on-11 drills, including besting the team's top cornerback Joe Haden. Smith-Schuster was thrusted into being Pittsburgh's No. 1 receiver spot with the Antonio Brown saga coming to a close this past... Read More
