Washington Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg allowed three runs in 2⅔ innings for Class A Fredericksburg Tuesday night during his first rehabilitation appearance since undergoing thoracic outlet surgery last year.
Panthers coach Matt Rhule said QB Sam Darnold is practicing with an “edge” that he hasn’t seen before. Darnold, who has 54 career TD passes but also 52 interceptions, says he’s confident that he can be “one of the best quarterbacks in the league.”
Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman, who has allowed runs in five straight appearances, landed on the IL because of Achilles tendinitis, and New York is now also dealing with injuries to stars DJ LeMahieu and Giancarlo Stanton during its homestand.
Blues coach Craig Berube said there is “no room” anywhere for the racist comments and threats directed toward Colorado’s Nazem Kadri and that they are “in no way acceptable.”