Curtis Mead has a broken wrist, will be going on the IL, might be done for the year

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 27: Curtis Mead #25 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after being hit by a pitch from pitcher Jack Perkins #50 of the Athletics in the top of the fourth inning at Sutter Health Park on July 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Have you ever gotten a Christmas present that was already broken when you opened the package? Well, this is the baseball equivalent of that.

Despite the Red Sox claiming they “dodged a bullet” last night after Curtis Mead was hit in the wrist by a pitch in just his second plate appearance in a Boston uniform, the actual diagnosis is much worse. Mead has a broken wrist and might need surgery.

The real signs of trouble started late this afternoon when Tommy Cassell noted Nick Sogard wasn’t in Worcester. That’s because he was flying to California to join the Red Sox and take Mead’s place on the roster.

Shortly after that, Alex Speier confirmed the disastrous news:

Everything about this sucks! The Sox lose the hitter they just acquired, possibly for the year. They no longer have Connelly Early to use in another deal that will now be needed to replace Mead’s production. Oh, and even if Mead returns this year, there’s a decent chance he doesn’t have nearly as much when he comes back. Why? Because wrist injuries suck! (Just ask Roman Anthony.)

Speaking Roman Anthony and the way the Red Sox have handled his injury, remember when he stayed in the game back in May, and then was initially listed as day-to-day with right wrist discomfort? Well, last night, Mead stayed in the game, and then was initially diagnosed with a right wrist contusion with negative x-rays. Given Anthony is still not swinging a bat three months later, I’m having nightmarish flashbacks!

Mikewichter over on Twitter also noted some other concerning factors with the Red Sox inability to diagnose the severity of the injury quickly:

So yeah, this totally sucks, and the Red Sox now have six days to do something about it before the deadline. Either way, the options aren’t great. Did I mention this sucks?

Brewers’ slugger Jake Bauers to miss time with broken toe

SAN FRANCISCO — Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers has a broken big toe on his right foot and was not in the lineup for Tuesday’s game against the San Francisco Giants.

Bauers was injured when he fouled a ball off his foot during Monday’s 3-0 loss to the Giants. The Brewers’ home run leader with 18 later walked gingerly off the field and left the game.

An X-ray initially revealed a fracture line in Bauers’ toe before additional testing Tuesday revealed the extent of the injury.

“At the time they weren’t sure if it was old or new,” Bauers said Tuesday. “Got an MRI and CT scan this morning. Doctors came back and said it was probably old and was already there. Right now it’s just swelling and a little bit of pain. Gonna be fine.”

The 30-year-old left-hander was relieved to learn he didn’t suffer a new injury.

The Brewers have not set a timetable for his return.

“If it was new it was just going to be pain management,” he said. “The fact that it’s old is probably better of the two options. It’s going to be fine. Just got to get the swelling down.”

NBA Offseason Trade/Free Agent Rumors 2026: Johni Broome traded to Clippers, Dereck Lively extension

With LeBron James' decision made, the rest of the business of the NBA is getting done: Draymond Green is headed back to Golden State (as expected), and we have a Johni Broome trade. Here is all the latest (if you want more on the biggest-name free agents, follow this link to a look at the seven biggest-name free agents still on the market).

We have a trade: Johni Broome to Clippers

This is essentially a salary dump for Philadelphia as it clears out roster space so that Kentavious Caldwell Pope can sign with them (expect that to become official in the next 24 hours), and it costs them a second-round pick.

Philadelphia is trading forward Johni Broome to the LA Clippers, along with a second-round pick (the most favorable of Philly's three 2027 second-rounders) to the LA Clippers, a trade broken by Shams Charania of ESPN and since confirmed by the teams. The 76ers also get $1 million in cash in the deal.

Philadelphia waived Dalen Terry (a non-guaranteed contract) and now traded Broome to create the roster space to sign LeBron James and KCP while staying under their first apron hard cap.

Broome, a 6'10" forward who was the No. 35 pick out of Auburn a year ago, played in 11 games for a total of 55 minutes in Philadelphia last season. Broome showed some potential at NBA Summer League, posting 19 points and 13 rebounds against Detroit, then following it up with 23 points and 11 boards against Indiana.

Broome is on a fully guaranteed $2.5 million contract this year, and the Clippers can take a look at him in training camp then decide what, if any, role he will have on the team.

Mavericks, Dereck Lively talk extension

New Dallas team president Masai Ujiri understands what he has in Cooper Flagg and what that means for roster building, something he talked about at his introductory press conference: "Every decision we are going to make here is going to be future-based. We have a 19-year-old generational player on our roster. We have to think that way."

Center Dereck Lively can be part of that future, and he and the Mavericks have started to talk contract extension, reports Marc Stein of The Stein Line. He added that the talks have just begun, the deadline to get a deal done is the start of the season in October.

Following a promising 55-game campaign as a rookie the year the Mavericks reached the NBA Finals behind Luka Doncic, Lively has struggled with foot issues that have led to two surgeries on his right foot. He played in just seven games last season. That will lead to an interesting negotiation about just what Lively expects and how much the Mavericks are willing to bet on his health. That said, the bouncy 22-year-old center fits the Flagg timeline.

Other NBA rumors

• Christian Koloko has signed a non-guaranteed contract with the New Orleans Pelicans and will head to camp to compete with Kobe Bufkin (and potentially others) for a roster spot, reports Michael Scotto of Hoopshype. The Pelicans currently have 14 guaranteed spots filled on the roster and are a little more than $8 million below the tax line, according to Spotac.

• Dwight Powell has been on the Mavericks bench — and a mainstay of the team's culture — for the past 12 years, but may be squeezed out of the roster as it moves towards youth. He and his representatives are staying in touch with the team and hoping something opens up, reports Marc Stein of The Stein Line.

• DeMar DeRozan — already known to be talking to Miami, Cleveland and Denver — has also had conversations with the Washington Wizards, reports ESPN’s Charania.

New Red Sox infielder Curtis Mead to miss time with left wrist injury

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Curtis Mead will miss an undetermined amount of time with a left wrist injury suffered in his first game with the Boston Red Sox.

The Red Sox acquired Mead on Saturday in a trade that sent left-hander Connelly Early to Washington. Mead was injured in his second at-bat with Boston on Monday when he was hit on the wrist by Athletics starter Jack Perkins.

Red Sox manager Chad Tracy said on Monday that X-rays were negative, but further tests on Tuesday showed an injury that will knock Mead out of the lineup.

“Super disappointing. It doesn’t feel real happening in first game,” Mead told reporters before the Red Sox faced the A’s on Tuesday. “There will be a break in between the next one.”

Mead is hitting .253 with 17 home runs and 48 RBIs this season.

The Red Sox recalled infielder Nick Sogard from Triple-A Worcester to fill Mead’s roster spot.

Colorado Rockies vs San Diego Padres game discussion: Michael Lorenzen vs Michael King

Jul 12, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen (24) throws a pitch San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

It’s been a weird week of travel for the Colorado Rockies. They had a Thursday off in the first week of the second half, played a three game set in The Good Land against the Brew Crew, and after having yesterday off it’s time for a bizarre two-game series against the San Diego Padres.

The Rockies are visiting the Swingin’ Friars in an awkward spot. The Rockies are right where they were expected to be: comfortably in the basement of the National League West but instrumentally improved compared to last season. the Padres, however, are under-performing against expectations. Sitting at .500 coming into this evening, San Diego would not be in the playoffs should the season suddenly end. They’re a full 14 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the division.

Tonight’s pitching matchup is a battle of the Michaels. On the mound for the Rockies is Michael Lorenzen, who’s name has recently popped up in trade speculation. After a very disappointing start to the season, the right-handed journeyman pitcher has leveled out over the last few weeks. Lorenzen has gone at least five innings and given up two or fewer earned runs in six of his last eight starts. However, his last time out was a rough one. Against the high-powered bats of the Washington Nationals, Lorenzen lasted just 3.2 innings and gave up six earned runs on seven hits—two of which were home runs—despite striking out five batters. He has tallied at least five strikeouts in ten of his 22 starts this season.

On the bump for the Dads is right-handed veteran Michael King. Now in his third season with the Padres, King is enjoying a very successful season so far. His ERA sits at just 3.24 and he’s worth 3.1 wins above replacement per Baseball Reference over 21 starts with 103 strikeouts. In his last four starts, King has thrown three quality starts and has given up more than one earned run just once.

King has surprisingly little experience against the Rockies. He’s made four appearances—three of which were starts—and pitched 20 innings against them during his career. In those appearances he has a 5.40 ERA with 24 strikeouts and three home runs allowed.

His primary pitch combo is a low-90s sinker paired with a changeup that he uses to induce whiffs. King also throws a sweeper, a slider, and a four-seam fastball.

First Pitch: 7:40 pm MDT

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Radio: KOA 850 AM/94.1 FM; KNRV 1150 (Spanish)

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Colorado Rockies at San Diego Padres

Colorado Rockies (42-65) at San Diego Padres (53-53), July 28, 2026, 6:40 p.m. PST

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Game #107: Red Sox at Athletics Game Thread

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 17: Gage Jump #61 of the Athletics pitches against the Washington Nationals in the top of the first inning of a major league baseball game at Sutter Health Park on July 17, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images

A day after dropping a close series opener to Boston, the A’s get another bite at the apple as they look for the win against the Red Sox here on a warm Tuesday night in Sacramento.

The club has left-hander Gage Jump set for the start, his third of the second half already. His first went quite well but his most recent outing was arguably his worst as a big leaguer as he got tagged for a career-high six earned runs against the Diamondbacks last Wednesday. He’ll look to turn things around and get back on track against a Red Sox lineup that has gotten on a roll in recent weeks.

Here’s the Athletics’ lineup this evening:

The lineup will welcome back first baseman Nick Kurtz after his scheduled off day yesterday. Much needed reinforcements for the squad. He slots into the second spot in the lineup sandwiched between leadoff man Jacob Wilson and Jonah Heim, who is DH’ing tonight. Tyler Soderstrom is batting cleanup and back in his customary left field after a half day yesterday.

Again, the bottom half of the lineup is full of rookies and A’s fans should get used to seeing that the rest of the way. Tommy White is at the hot corner again as he proves his metal in the field. Colby Thomas slides across the outfield to right taking Lawrence Butler’s place. Henry Bolte is in center field again as Mark Kotsay is letting the struggling rookie outfielder work through his struggles with consistent playing time. Alika Williams is Wilson’s double play partner at the keystone and the club welcomes back veteran catcher Brian Serven to the starting lineup.

Boston meanwhile has their own young lefty in Jake Bennett getting the ball for them tonight. A seemingly minor offseason pickup for the Red Sox, Bennett has been a gem for them as the rookie has a 2.58 ERA in his first 10 career starts. He did get touched up for three runs last time out so the hope is that the A’s bats can do some damage against the rookie.

And Boston’s starting nine:

Can we avoid a four-game losing streak? Let’s go A’s!

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Shaq has surprising Joel Embiid prediction after 76ers’ offseason overhaul

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Perhaps it’s the LeBron James signing. Perhaps it’s just a gut feeling. 

But either way, Shaquille O’Neal is all in on Joel Embiid this season, even with his extensive injury history. 

On “The Stephen A. Smith” show, O’Neal said that it’s time for Embiid to “step up” but also predicted he’d stay healthy for the first time in a while. 

“He better take some Tylenol, take some shots… I’ll tell you what. I’ll call it right now,” O’Neal said. “He’s going to be healthy this year.” 

O’Neal didn’t just predict Embiid to be healthy. He predicted the center’s going to make a statement on a new-look 76ers squad.

“Joel Embiid is going to dominate this year. You heard it here first. Joel Embiid will be touted as the best big man in the league. He’s passing up the Joker [Nikola Jokic] this year. He’s going to work this year.” 

O’Neal predicting Embiid to remain healthy is certainly a bold statement. Embiid has yet to play over 70 games in a season though he’s been in the NBA since 2014. 

Embiid played in just 39 games in 2023-24, 19 in 2024-25 and 38 last season. It’s been three years since he’s played in more than 60 games.

Shaquille O’Neal on the Stephen A. Smith Show. Stephen A. Smith Show

The center has suffered just about any injury you can think of – from knee to oblique injuries – over his 12-year career. 

When on the court, however, Embiid is a force. 

Albeit in limited time, Embiid averaged over 30 points in a game in three straight seasons from 2021-24 and has kept the 76ers as a perennial playoff contender. 

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid looks on. Getty Images

Embiid won MVP in 2022-23, is a seven-time All-Star and two-time scoring champion. 

With James and Jaylen Brown joining the 76ers, increased pressure is on Embiid to stay healthy and regularly contribute to a team hungry for its first title in 44 years. 

And if Embiid actually stays healthy, you can probably thank O’Neal.

Kiké Hernández is back, Alex Freeland optioned to Triple-A

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 24: Enrique Hernández #8 of the Oklahoma City Comets walks to the dugout after striking out during the second inning of a rehab assignment against the Sacramento River Cats at Sutter Health Park on July 24, 2026 in Sacramento, California (Photo by Scott Marshall/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Dodgers utility man Kiké Hernández is back, activated off the injured list on Tuesday as expected before the start of a series against the Seattle Mariners at Dodger Stadium. Alex Freeland was the odd man out, optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Hernández’s season now includes two long stints on the injured list. He missed the first 53 games of the season after elbow surgery last November, and has missed the last 51 games with a left oblique strain. In between, he’s working on a perfect season, with four hits in his four at-bats thus far, including a home run and two doubles.

In seven games on a rehab assignment with Oklahoma City, Hernández hit .333/.320/.542 with two doubles and a home run. He split his time with three games each at third base and in left field, plus once at first base.

Freeland has played sparingly of late, with his last start coming on July 7. In the Dodgers’ 13 games since he’s only played in five of them, totaling five plate appearances, going 0-for-5 with four strikeouts.

On the season, Freeland hit .231/.309/.313 with a 76 wRC+, seven doubles, and three home runs in 72 games. The switch-hitter has performed better from the left side, hitting .249/.330/339 with an 89 wRC+, while collecting only four hits in 30 at-bats while batting right-handed.

Freeland started 59 games at second base, with four Defensive Runs Saved and three Outs Above Average, the latter in the 85th percentile in MLB.

Mets' Clay Holmes pitches four innings with St. Lucie in second, and potentially final, rehab start

Clay Holmes got back on the mound, this time with St. Lucie, on Tuesday evening in his second and potentially final rehab start.

The Mets right-hander got through four innings in relatively easy fashion.

Holmes' first inning started with a three-pitch strikeout, punching out Blaine Bullard (Blue Jays' No. 8 prospect) on a changeup before stranding a runner. His second inning saw more of the same, stranding a runner in a scoreless second inning, punctuating it with a strikeout of Owen Carapellotti on five pitches, getting the left-hander swinging on a changeup out of the zone. 

The Blue Jays got to Holmes a bit in the third inning. He allowed a leadoff single to Dean West, making his Jays debut, but erased him when he picked him off. Holmes allowed a two-out walk, but got the final out to get through three innings. 

In Holmes' final inning, the right-hander pitched a 1-2-3 inning on just nine pitches.

Holmes allowed just two hits and two walks in four innings while striking out three batters. He tossed 59 pitches (37 strikes), eight more than his first rehab start, that time with Syracuse, as Holmes tossed 2.1 innings on 51 pitches. 

If this is Holmes' final rehab start, his next appearance could be with the Mets this weekend. But with his name in trade rumors, the converted closer could be pitching for a different team by the time the Aug. 3 trade deadline arrives. 

Giants infielder Casey Schmitt placed on 10-day with torn meniscus

San Francisco Giants will be without Casey Schmitt after the infielder experienced knee pain during a 3-0 win against the Milwaukee Brewers at Oracle Park on Monday, July 27.

The team announced Tuesday, July 28 that Schmitt was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left meniscus tear. He underwent an MRI exam Tuesday and imaging results determined the injury.

The 27-year-old suffered the injury early in Monday night's game against the Brewers. Schmitt led off the bottom second inning with a fly ball single to right field. He rounded first base in an attempt to stride for second, but hit the brakes and turned around as the Brewers put the ball back infield. When Schmitt slowed down to reverse back to first base, he seemingly tweaked his knee as he hobbled to the bag.

Curtis Mead injury update: Red Sox lose new addition to broken wrist

Curtis Mead's Boston Red Sox tenure lasted two plate appearances before he was lost to the injured list − and, likely, for most of the remaining season with a broken left wrist.

Mead was placed on the injured list Tuesday, July 28, one day after he was struck by a pitch from the Athletics' Jack Perkins. Initial X-rays performed at the Athletics' Class AAA ballpark in West Sacramento indicated there was no break, Mead told reporters Monday evening.

But further imaging revealed what X-ray technology at the A's Yolo County ballpark didn't: Mead hit the IL before their game Tuesday and infielder Nick Sogard was recalled from Class AAA Worcester.

The severity of Mead's injury was first reported by the Worcester Telegram & Gazette.

Mead was acquired from the Washington Nationals late Saturday evening, intended to beef up a lagging lineup that's been carried by the Red Sox's pitching staff. The cost was left-hander Connelly Early, who will have five years of club control with Washington and, the Nationals hope, will pitch near the top of their rotation.

Now, Mead's injury will only add to the Red Sox's urgency to add more offense before the Aug. 3 trade deadline. Mead hit 17 home runs and had an .852 OPS in Washington, where he played both corner infield positions. He was also expected to get playing time at second base in Boston.

The Red Sox will likely be shorthanded for their game Tuesday, with Sogard needing to travel from Norfolk, Virginia, to West Sacramento.

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St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs Game Discussion Tuesday Night

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - JULY 23: Michael McGreevy #36 of the St. Louis Cardinals delivers a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning at Busch Stadium on July 23, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The St. Louis Cardinals will see what they can accomplish against the Chicago Cubs again Tuesday night at Busch Stadium. The Chicago Cubs have announced Colin Rea as their starter while the Cardinals have announced Michael McGreevy will make the start for them. First pitch scheduled for 6:45pm central time with the TV broadcast available through Cardinals.tv.

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Game Thread: Yankees (60-46) at White Sox (55-50)

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 28: Anthony Kay #18 of the Chicago White Sox pitches during the game between the Kansas City Royals and the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on Sunday, June 28, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Lawrence Brown/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
Anthony Kay has posted a 3.44 ERA in four July starts and a 4.21 ERA on the season. | (Lawrence Brown/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

The South Siders lost a tough one to start the series Monday, 9-5, and things won’t get any easier today with Gerrit Cole on the mound for New York. Despite going 5-5 over their last 10 games, they still hold a 1 1/2-game lead over the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central, who have also struggled, going 4-6 over their last 10.

Lefthander Anthony Kay is on the mound, starting his 20th game of the season for the Good Guys. Kay is 7-4 with a 4.21 ERA and a 1.373 WHIP in 98 1/3 innings, but he can struggle with his control, walking and hitting plenty of batters. No, really, the current running joke is who will end the season with more HBP: Sam Antonacci or Kay, and they are currently tied with 19. It would be less funny if Anthony didn’t work himself out of many of the jams that he gets himself into, especially considering his xERA is 5.34. Kay has posted a solid 3.44 ERA over his last four July starts, with seven earned runs, three homers, and nine walks, and opponents are hitting just .197 against him with 15 strikeouts.

The good news for Kay is that the offense seems to have woken up over the last couple of games, and with a righty on the mound, the White Sox will roll with Antonacci jumping back into the leadoff spot. Against righties, Antonacci ranks 10th in on-base percentage (.397) and 14th in batting average in all of baseball. Colson Montgomery is also back to playing shortstop, slotting in at cleanup behind Munetaka Murakami and Miguel Vargas. Vargas has hit just three home runs in July, but he has mashed 10 doubles and is tied for eighth in MLB with 25 on the season.

Chicago White Sox Lineup

For the Yankees, Cole is making his 12th start of the season, and while he has established a 3.92 ERA across 11 games, he owns a 4.73 ERA in his last seven starts. With 66 Ks in his 62 innings, Cole’s 25.5% strikeout rate is still 19th in the AL (min. 60 innings), and he doesn’t tend to walk a lot of batters with a 4.7% walk rate that ranks sixth in all of baseball.

New York is missing plenty of its top hitters due to injuries, but it still has some power at the top of the lineup with Paul Goldschmidt and Ben Rice. Jazz Chisholm Jr. is also one to watch, as he can hit for power while also being a menace on the base paths with 29 stolen bags on the season.

New York Yankees Lineup

First pitch from Rate Field is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. CT with temperatures around 75º at first pitch. Tune into the usual spots for tonight’s matchup: CHSN for the TV broadcast, or ESPN Chicago AM 1000 on the radio. A win against the Yankees and teeing off on Cole would be a great way to bounce back and pump some confidence into the White Sox clubhouse.

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Raptors Reacts: What type of player should Toronto target next?

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 2: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers is guarded by RJ Barrett #9 of the Toronto Raptors during the first half of their basketball game at the Scotiabank Arena on February 2, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Raptors fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.

This week’s survey puts every Toronto Raptors fan in the shoes of General Manager and Vice-President Bobby Webster.

Assuming the Kawhi Leonard and Aspiration controversy sorts itself out, there’s still plenty of work left to be done in terms of roster construction. With Leonard having turned 35-years-old back on June 29, there’s a small championship window Toronto must quickly take advantage of.

Instead of a specific player, what kind of role or archetype would best serve the Raptors’ ambitions of surrounding Leonard with the best possible team? This could be a late off-season move or an acquisition at the trade deadline.

Cast your vote, tell us in the comments, and we’ll be back soon with more Reacts.