Nathan Eovaldi Is Pain-Free

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (forearm) is reportedly pain-free after throwing on Saturday. The right-hander was able to make 40 throws from 75 feet, while he works his way back up from a forearm strain. It was recently mentioned that Eovaldi is two or three weeks away from pitching in a game. That is […]

Gregory Santos Placed On Bereavement List

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Gregory Santos has been placed on the bereavement list on Saturday. The right-hander is expected to be away from the team for a couple of days while on bereavement. The 23-year-old figures to return as the closer once he's back with the team. The White Sox have also claimed pitcher […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Exits Early On Saturday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (hamstring) was forced to exit early during Saturday's game against the Texas Rangers. The 25-year-old slapped a single off right-hander Jon Gray in the third inning. He was later thrown out trying to steal second where he suffered the hamstring injury. Chisholm remained on the ground and was in […]

Danny Jansen Scratched On Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen (wrist) has been scratched from Saturday's starting lineup against the Boston Red Sox. It sounds like Jansen will sit this game out due to right wrist inflammation. Hopefully, this is a minor issue that won't force Jansen to the injured list. In the meantime, Alejandro Kirk will serve as […]

J.D. Martinez Returning On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder J.D. Martinez (hamstring) is returning to the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres. The veteran outfielder makes his return after being sidelined since suffering an injury during Sunday's game. Martinez will bat cleanup and serve as the designated hitter versus left-hander Blake Snell on Saturday. He's slashing […]

Garrett Wilson To Return On Tuesday

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (ankle) was expected to return on Saturday, but the team decided to take the cautious approach. The second-year wideout suffered an ankle sprain in late July. Wilson hasn't been able to participate in team activities since then. The good news is, Wilson is supposed to return on a […]

Dak Prescott Unlikely To Play In Preseason

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is not expected to suit up during the preseason. Head coach Mike McCarthy says he hasn't made his final decision, but it sounds unlikely that Prescott does suit up. The Cowboys have high playoff aspirations, so they want to keep the seven-year veteran healthy. It's worth noting that the Cowboys […]

T.J. Hockenson Misses Saturday's Practice

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson did not suit up for practice on Saturday. There have been rumors of Hockenson possibly sitting out until he gets a new deal. The 26-year-old is set to play under his fifth-year option and become an unrestricted free agent next offseason. It's uncertain whether his absence was injury or […]

Broncos To Play Starters In First Preseason Game

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton said he plans to have his starters play during the first preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals. He continued by saying that he hasn't figured out how many snaps everyone is going to play yet. This makes sense considering Payton is new to the organization and there is a […]

Tre'Quan Smith, Rashid Shaheed Exit Early During Practice

New Orleans Saints wide receivers Tre'Quan Smith (groin) and Rashid Shaheed (groin) were both forced to exit early during Saturday's practice. This is tough as both players are battling for slot snaps alongside Chris Olave and Michael Thomas this season. The early departures are alarming, but it's uncertain if these injuries are significant. Fantasy managers […]

Miles Sanders Suffers Minor Injury

Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders was unable to finish Saturday's practice due to an undisclosed injury. Head coach Frank Reich said Sanders tweaked something and was held out as a precaution. It doesn't sound like a significant issue, so fantasy managers shouldn't worry about Sanders missing time. The Panthers gave Sanders a four-year deal […]

Eloy Jimenez Returns To The Lineup

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (heel) is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. He'll return after missing each of the last two games due to heel soreness. Luckily, it was only a minor injury and it didn't force Jimenez onto the injured list. He'll serve as the designated […]

Tylor Megill Recalled And Starting On Saturday

New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill has been recalled ahead of Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. The Mets are in need of starters after trading Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander at the deadline. Megill will get another chance after posting a rough 5.17 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and a 58/39 K/BB ratio across 15 […]

Austin Hays Resting On Saturday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Mets. After starting 17 straight games, Hays will receive a much-needed day off on Saturday. The 28-year-old is slashing a sluggish 185/.239/.231 during that span. Hopefully, Hays will return back to form after getting a day off. […]

Thairo Estrada Activated And Playing On Saturday

San Francisco Giants infielder Thairo Estrada (hand) has been activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Saturday's game against the Oakland Athletics. As expected, Estrada will return to the lineup after being out since early July due to a fractured left hand. Before going down, Estrada was slashing .272/.327/.434 with nine homers, 31 RBI […]

Sal Frelick Out Versus Lefty Starter

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick will take a seat for Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This appears to be a matchup move with left-hander Bailey Falter on the mound for Pittsburgh. Frelick has hit well since being recalled to the Brewers roster towards the end of July. He's slashing .250/.412/.472 with two homers and […]

Esteury Ruiz Activated From Injured List

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz (shoulder) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. The 24-year-old has been out for nearly two months due to a right shoulder subluxation. Before going down, Ruiz slashed .257/.310/.329 slash line with 35 RBI, an American League-leading 43 stolen bases. He swung the bat well during his […]

Ramon Laureano Designated For Assignment

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano has been designated for assignment by the organization on Saturday. It appears the rebuilding A's have decided to head in another direction without the veteran outfielder. The team reinstated outfielder Esteury Ruiz from the injured list, so he should get more at-bats with Laureano gone. Through 59 games, Laureano slashed […]

Alex Verdugo Scratched On Saturday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo (undisclosed) has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The left-handed outfielder has been pulled from the lineup for undisclosed reasons. The organization should give an update on his status later in the day. In the meantime, Adam Duvall will cover […]

Javier Assad Named Saturday's Starter

Chicago Cubs pitcher Javier Assad has been named the starter for Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves. It was unclear who was going to take the spot of Marcus Stroman in the rotation. Well, it appears the Cubs are going to give Assad a chance against the tough Braves lineup. Assad has done well out […]

J.P. France Temporarily Moved To Bullpen

Houston Astros pitcher J.P. France has been outstanding as a starter through his first 15 starts this season. Despite that, the Astros have decided to temporarily move him to the bullpen. The plan is for France to come out to relieve Jose Urquidy during his start on Sunday. After that, it sounds like the Astros […]

Max Muncy To Miss Friday's Game

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (wrist) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the San Diego Padres. This doesn't come as a surprise after Muncy exited early on Thursday after getting hit by a pitch in the wrist. The good news is, the X-rays came back negative, so it sounds like […]

Cedric Mullins To Begin Rehab Assignment On Saturday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins (groin) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment with Double-A Bowie on Saturday. The 28-year-old has been sidelined since mid-June due to a right groin strain. It sounds like the plan is for Mullins to get in a few rehab games this weekend. After that, Mullins will hopefully […]

Dallas Keuchel To Start On Sunday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel is set to make his season debut against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. The 35-year-old was recalled after right-hander Joe Ryan (groin) landed on the injured list. Keuchel posted a strong 1.13 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 28/12 K/BB ratio across six starts in the minors. Possibly, the former CY […]

Zach Neto Headed To Injured List

Los Angeles Angels infielder Zach Neto (back) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday. The rookie shortstop has been dealing with a lingering back issue for a few weeks now. The organization has decided to shut him down from baseball activities, so he can undergo treatment for his back. That being said, […]

Brandon Drury Activated And Playing On Friday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Brandon Drury (shoulder) has been activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday's game against the Seattle Mariners. The right-handed slugger is back following a seven-week absence due to a left shoulder contusion. This is a bit shocking considering the Angels recently said they wanted Drury to get in more […]

Deni Avdija To Miss World Cup

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (elbow) has decided to skip the upcoming World Cup. This news comes after the team barred him from participating while he manages a hip issue. He missed the final few games of the regular season due to an elbow injury, but this hip problem sounds new. Possibly, the Wizards are […]

Desmond Bane Set To Play In Preseason

Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (toe) is set to be a full-go for the preseason at the end of September. The 25-year-old underwent surgery on his big toe in May, but is expected to be fully healthy for next season. That is great news considering Ja Morant is suspended for the first 25 games of […]

Luka Doncic Avoids Injury

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic banged knees during the first half of Friday's exhibition game. The superstar guard didn't play during the second half, which raised questions about his injury status. However, it appears Doncic was only scheduled to play during the first half of Slovenia's exhibition game against Greece. That means, Doncic didn't suffer […]

Frank Ntilikina Joins Hornets

Free-agent guard Frank Ntilikina has signed a one-year, partially guaranteed deal with the Charlotte Hornets. The 25-year-old is the former seventh overall pick from the 2015 draft by the New York Knicks. Ntilikina played four seasons in New York, but never really did anything impactful. After that, he played two seasons with the Dallas Mavericks. […]