Monthly Archives: August 2018

CC Sabathia goes on DL with Knee injury

The New York Yankees announced they placed pitcher CC Sabathia on the 10-day disabled list with right knee inflammation Monday. It's just the latest ailment for the 38-year-old. He was placed on the disabled list in early April because of a hip injury, having also dealt with knee and hamstring injuries in recent years. Even despite a handful of injuries as Sabathia has aged, only once…
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Tyson Ross makes Cardinals debut

The Cardinals called on recently acquired right-hander Tyson Ross to make a spot start for Luke Weaver in Sunday's 8-2 win over the Royals after Weaver sliced his right index finger while opening the aluminum top to a food container on Saturday night. Interim manager Mike Shildt was made aware of Weaver's injured finger late in Saturday's game at Kauffman Stadium…
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Pistons’ Jon Leuer injury knee, has surgery

The bad news keeps coming for Pistons forward Jon Leuer. After missing 74 games last season because of various foot injuries, Leuer was looking for a healthy summer to springboard into a bounce-back season. So much for that. The Pistons announced Thursday that Leuer suffered a knee injury during offseason workouts this week and had…
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Patriots to add $5 million in incentives to Tom Brady’s contract

The New England Patriots and quarterback Tom Brady are expected to add performance-based incentives to his current contract, ESPN.com's Adam Schefter reports. According to the report, the contract is set to be finalized in the next 24 hours and will his compensation in line with the league's highest paid signal callers. The incentives could total $5…
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Shelvin Mack joining Grizzlies on 1-year deal

Mack signed a one-year contract with the Grizzlies on Tuesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. The two sides had reportedly been working toward a deal in recent days, and Mack will now officially join what's suddenly a crowded Grizzlies backcourt. Mike Conley is the obvious starter at point guard, but Mack will compete with Andrew Harrison, Kobi Simmons,…
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Brandon Drury on DL with fractured hand

The Toronto Blue Jays placed infielder Brandon Drury on the 10-day disabled list with a fractured left hand, retroactive to August 5. Drury was starting to see increased playing time following his trade form the New York Yankees, but will now be sidelined at least a month. Devon Travis will likely see additional starts at…
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