Adam Thielen Expected To Have Significant Role

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen has been receiving praise from both head coach Frank Reich and team owner David Tepper. The 32-year-old is reportedly the favorite to lead the team in receptions, according to Darin Gantt of Panthers.com. The assumption is that Thielen's ability to run short routes well should mesh well with quarterback […]

Devin Williams Hits 20-Save Mark

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams was asked to protect a 1-0 lead versus the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. The right-hander needed only 15 pitches to retire the side in order. The All-Star closer wraps up his first half with an outstanding 1.89 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and a 45/18 K/BB. After this, Williams hit the […]

David Bednar Earns 17th Save

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar was asked to hold a two-run lead versus the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. He allowed a leadoff walk to Christian Walker, but settled down after that. Bednar was able to get a pop out before striking out the next two batters to earn his 17th save of the season. […]

Kyle Gibson Records 11 Strikeouts On Sunday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Gibson finished of his first half of the season on a great note. The right-hander went seven innings, allowing two runs, while striking out 11 batters in the 15-2 win over the Minnesota Twins. This 11-strikeout performance matched a career-high for Gibson. The 35-year-old held a 8.24 ERA over his […]

Miguel Vargas Optioned To Triple-A

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Vargas has been optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday. The 23-year-old has been slumping at the plate, but this still comes as a bit of a surprise. On the season, Vargas has hit just .195/.305/.367 with seven homers, 32 RBI and three stolen in 70 games. Vargas hit well […]

Kyle Freeland Exits Early On Sunday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland (shoulder) was forced to exit early during Sunday's game against the San Francisco Giants. The left-hander injured his non-throwing shoulder while diving for a bunt in the seventh inning. Prior to exiting, Freeland had allowed just one run on seven hits over 6 1/3 innings. The expectation is that […]

Framber Valdez Won't Pitch In All-Star Game

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (ankle) won't make an appearance during the upcoming All-Star Game. The left-hander has been battling a sprained ankle over the last week. It appears the Astros want to play it safe with their two-time All-Star. Valdez has been pitching extremely well this season and Houston would like to keep […]

Yordan Alvarez Nearing Rehab Assignment

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (oblique) has been making solid progress over the last week or so. Over the weekend, Alvarez has been able to take batting practice prior to game action. The 26-year-old is planning to be on a rehab assignment shortly after the All-Star break, according to Astros general manager Dana Brown. […]

Christian Bethancourt Out Of The Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Christian Bethancourt is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves. The 31-year-old will get a rest day here after starting in eight of the last 11 games. Bethancourt has been the clear favorite behind the plate over the last few weeks. Before that, Bethancourt was alternating […]

Clayton Kershaw Throws Off The Mound

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) was able to throw a handful of pitches off the mound on Friday. The left-hander is reportedly feeling good, but doesn't have a timetable for his return. He was recently placed on the 15-day injured list to get more rest with the All-Star break approaching. He's eligible […]

Drew Rasmussen Officially Won't Return This Season

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen (elbow) will undergo an internal brace procedure and won't return until the middle of next season. The organization was hopeful that Rasmussen could make a return this season. The right-hander has been sidelined since the middle of May due to a right flexor strain. He will avoid Tommy […]

Brandon Crawford Exits Early On Saturday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (leg) was pulled out early during Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The veteran infielder appeared to have injured his leg while running to first base during the sixth inning of Saturday's game. The Giants removed him as a precaution from this contest. The expectation is that Crawford will […]

Anthony Rendon Held Out On Saturday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (shin) will remain out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Rendon fouled a ball off his shin on Tuesday and hasn't played since then. The Angels are likely just playing it safe and giving Rendon extra time to rest with the All-Star […]

Bryce Harper Pulled Early On Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) was forced to exit early during Saturday's game against the Miami Marlins. The superstar slugger was hit by a pitch in his surgically repaired right elbow during the third inning of Saturday's game. Harper appeared to be in considerable pain, but was able to stay in the game to […]

Tigers Throw Combined No-Hitter

The Detroit Tigers have made history versus the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. Right-hander Matt Manning did most of the heavy lifting. He went 6 2/3 hitless innings before being relieved at 91 pitches. It was hard to imagine him going the distance with his pitch count already that high. Reliever Jason Foley came on […]

Jordan Hicks Fires Scoreless Inning

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jordan Hicks was called upon to hold a three-run lead versus the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. The right-hander allowed two one-out singles, but settled down after that. He struck out Jake Burger before getting Gavin Sheets to line out to end the contest. The hard-throwing righty earned his seventh […]

Bryce Miller Able To Throw Without Issues

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller (finger) was able to throw off flat ground without any issues on Saturday. Recently, manager Scott Servais mentioned that Miller wasn't going to pitch for a while. Despite that, the organization remains optimistic that Miller will return the team following the All-Star break. Before going down, Miller held a […]

Jarred Kelenic Absent On Saturday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Houston Astros. The lefty slugger will get a routine rest day here against left-hander Framber Valdez. The Mariners will play matchups and have Dylan Moore cover right field and bat ninth on Saturday. Fantasy managers looking for a DFS […]

Giancarlo Stanton Blasts Two Homers

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton put together a show during Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. The 33-year-old blasted a 447-foot homer into the third deck during the opening frame. After that, Stanton took reliever Michael Rucker deep for a two-run shot in the fifth inning. This marked Stanton's first multi-homer game since […]

Chris Taylor Starts Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (knee) began his minor league rehab assignment on Friday. Taylor played five innings in left field on Friday for the Dodgers' rookie-level Arizona Complex League affiliate. This was his first rehab contest since landing on the injured list in mid-June due to right knee soreness. The hope is that […]

Elvin Rodriguez Designated For Assignment

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Elvin Rodriguez has been designated for assignment by the organization on Saturday. According to Marc Topkin, Rodriguez was granted his release from the team to pursue a more lucrative opportunity in Japan. The 25-year-old tossed 3 1/3 hitless frames with five strikeouts in his season debut against the Atlanta Braves. He'll […]

Josh Lowe Placed On Medical Emergency List

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe has been placed on the family medical emergency list on Saturday. It's uncertain what is exactly going on, but the expectation is that Lowe is going to miss the final two games before the All-Star break. Fantasy managers will have to wait and see if Lowe misses more time […]

Miguel Vargas Not In The Lineup On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Miguel Vargas is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. This appears to be a routine rest day for Vargas who has struggled heavily at the plate this season. He's slashing .197/.300/.370 with seven home runs and 32 RBI in 69 games. Mookie Betts […]

Jeimer Candelario Out Of The Lineup

Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario (knee) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Texas Rangers. The 29-year-old will sit out this contest after getting hit in the knee by a pitch during Thursday's game. The expectation is that this is a day-to-day issue, so hopefully Candelario will avoid a trip […]

Brandon Woodruff To Throw Bullpen Session On Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) looked sharp during his throwing session on Friday, according to Adam McCalvy. The next step is for Woodruff to take the mound for a bullpen session on Sunday. It sounds like the 30-year-old will stay in Milwaukee over the All-Star break to continue his rehab program. The expectation […]

Keibert Ruiz To Rest On Friday

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Texas Rangers. The Nats will give Ruiz a break after he went 1-for-9 with three strikeouts over the last two games. The 24-year-old is slashing .225/.279/.360 with nine home runs and 31 RBI in 70 games this season. Riley […]

Austin Hays To Sit Out Again

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (hip) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Minnesota Twins. The 28-year-old has been out since Sunday due to a left hip contusion. The fact Hays hasn't been placed on the injured list means the team is hopeful he will play this weekend. Otherwise, Hays will […]

Adley Rutschman Resting On Friday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Minnesota Twins. This appears to be a routine rest day for the All-Star backstop. James McCann will do the catching and bat eighth versus right-hander Bailey Ober on Friday. Fantasy managers should expect Rutschman to be back in the […]

Brett Baty Remains Out On Friday

New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the San Diego Padres. The left-handed slugger missed Thursday's contest due to left hamstring soreness. It sounds like Baty is being considered day-to-day right now. Honestly, it wouldn't be shocking to see the Mets give Baty a […]

Hunter Brown To Start On Friday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown will take the mound versus the Seattle Mariners on Friday. The Astros are shaking up their rotation with Framber Valdez (ankle) getting an extra day of rest before starting on Saturday. Brown has been relatively solid throughout the first half of the season. He holds a 3.76 ERA, 1.25 […]