Jacob deGrom dominates in Rangers rehab start as he gets closer to MLB return
Former Mets player Jacob deGrom has made an impressive comeback through his second rehabilitation stint and is nearing a return to his current team, the Texas Rangers. The right-hander pitched two scoreless innings at Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday, throwing 24 pitches – 16 for strikes – with his fastball reaching 99.5 mph. DeGrom was […]
Anthony Rizzo could be playing rehab games for Yankees in few days
First base has been almost a black hole for the Yankees this season, with Ben Rice and DJ LeMahieu not providing much offensive output in place of Anthony Rizzo, who was struggling even before being sidelined with a broken forearm. However, Rizzo finally appears close to returning from an injury that has sidelined him since […]
Mets’ Christian Scott set to take next step in rehab process
Christian Scott should soon start throwing from 120 feet, which would be another step forward for the rookie right-hander in his return from a UCL strain he suffered on July 22. “Everything’s going well,” Scott said after another practice session before the Mets-Marlins game at Citi Field. He has yet to start throwing his curveball, […]
Starling Marte plays another full rehab game as he nears Mets return
Starling Marte, making his second straight full appearance during his rehab assignment, was 0-for-3 with one sacrifice fly in nine innings for Triple-A Syracuse. The outfielder, who is recovering from a bone bruise in his right knee, is expected to return to Citi Field on Saturday and potentially as soon as Sunday. It will be […]
Yankees’ Anthony Rizzo encouraged with rehab as he nears next step
Manager Aaron Boone said Anthony Rizzo is still “several weeks” away from returning to the Yankees lineup, but the first baseman said Sunday he is encouraged by his physical condition after missing the last two months with a broken arm. Rizzo has been getting hits and grounding out. He said he will have another scan […]
Starling Marte to start St. Lucie injury rehab assignment
DENVER — Starling Marte’s return to the Mets looks more likely after he takes an at-bat in a minor-league rehab game on Wednesday. The veteran outfielder will serve as the DH for Low-A St. Lucie, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. It will be his first appearance since late June, when he was placed on the […]
Mets’ Starling Marte set to take next step in rehab process
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Starling Marte is preparing to leave the Mets after Sunday’s game against the Angels and is expected to play in a minor league rehab game at some point next week. The Mets outfielder reported to Port St. Lucie on Monday and indicated he will remain there to begin his first series of […]
Yankees hope Giancarlo Stanton’s extra rehab week will pay dividends
PHILADELPHIA — Giancarlo Stanton is a week behind original expectations on how long he’ll miss because of a hamstring injury. But the week was spent working on increasing his stamina and volume after feeling better from the injury, and the Yankees are hoping that will benefit the 34-year-old designated hitter, who returned from the disabled […]
Armie Hammer denies cannibalism claims, says Robert Downey Jr. ‘did not’ pay for Hammer’s rehab stint
Disgraced actor Armie Hammer appeared on “Piers Morgan Uncensored” to address the numerous allegations. The “Call Me By Your Name” star was accused of sexual assault in 2017 by a former girlfriend, who also claimed that Hammer “violently raped her” for “more than four hours.” His career was derailed by a series of text messages […]
Mets’ Kodai Senga set for next rehab start
MIAMI — Kodai Senga is scheduled to pitch Saturday against the Rochester Red Wings and potentially face the Atlanta Braves next weekend. The Japanese right-hander is scheduled to throw 80-85 pitches at Triple-A Syracuse in a rehab appearance, after which Mets officials will determine whether he’s ready to make his major league debut in 2024. […]