Manager Bruce Bochy offered an encouraging update on his star shortstop and as well as outfielder Evan Carter.

Essendon are confident young defender Zach Reid hasn't suffered a hamstring strain, however the injury news isn't as positive ...

But the Bombers’ fresh woes were the bigger story after the likes of Sam Draper (Achilles), Jordan Ridley (hamstring), Nick Bryan, Lewis Hayes (both ACL), Harrison Jones (ankle) and Harrison Jones ...