Austin Riley Gets Massive Extension

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley has received a well-deserved extension from the organization. The 25-year-old has agreed to a 10-year deal worth $212 million, which is the highest in franchise history. This deal will buy out Riley's three remaining arbitration years as well as seven free agent years. Riley had a breakout season in […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Feels Good During Batting Practice

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) was able to take live batting practice prior to Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The young slugger mentioned that he felt good taking batting practice, so he should go on a rehab assignment later this week. It's uncertain how many games Tatis will need before rejoining […]

Wil Myers Activated On Monday

San Diego Padres first baseman Wil Myers (knee) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Monday. The right-handed slugger will immediately move right back into the lineup against the Colorado Rockies. He has been sidelined since early June due to inflammation in his right knee. Myers will cover first base and bat fifth […]

Kris Bryant To Play On Monday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (foot) is back in the lineup for Monday's game against the San Diego Padres. Bryant was forced to exit early during Sunday's contest due to his plantar fasciitis in his left foot. It sounds like the Rockies are going to limit Bryant to a designated hitter role. The organization is […]

Bobby Witt Jr. To Sit Out On Monday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (hamstring, hand) was hit by a pitch in the hand and forced to exit early during Sunday's game. Now, the Royals are going to play it safe and keep Witt out of the lineup for Monday's contest. He has been dealing with a hamstring issue as well, so […]

Luis Robert Will Miss More Time

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (head) is not expected to return during their series against the Kansas City Royals, according to manager Tony La Russa. He landed on the injured list roughly two weeks ago due to blurred vision lightheadedness. Robert also sat out earlier this weekend due to a cold. Now, it sounds […]

Eric Hosmer Removed During Sunday's Game

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer (neck) was removed during Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. There was some speculation that this removal was trade-related, but that doesn't appear to be the case. Instead, the 32-year-old is dealing with a minor neck strain. Fantasy managers should consider this a day-to-day issue. This doesn't sound […]

Dixon Machado Acquired By Giants

The San Francisco Giants have acquired shortstop Dixon Machado from the Chicago Cubs. In exchange, the Cubs will receive right-handed pitcher Raynel Espinal from the Giants. This was a desperation move for the Giants who are without a shortstop on their active roster. Both Brandon Crawford (knee) and Thairo Estrada (concussion) are sidelined. Machado is […]

Brandon Drury Has Hot Trade Market

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Brandon Drury has a surprisingly hot trade market heading into the deadline. The 29-year-old is having a breakout year with the Reds. Drury is slashing .275/.336/.523 with 20 homers and 59 RBI in 380 plate appearances. As of right now, the Dodgers, Mariners, and Braves are all reportedly interested in Drury. […]

Clay Holmes Suffers Blown Save On Sunday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Clay Holmes had a disastrous outing against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. The right-hander allowed a three-run homer in the ninth inning, which was only the second time he has been scored on this month. This counts as his third blown save of the season as his command continues […]

Ty France Won't Land On Injured List

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France (wrist) won't require a trip to the injured list, according to manager Scott Servais. The 28-year-old slugger was held out of the lineup on Sunday due to a wrist issue. Luckily, the MRI results came back clean, so this isn't something that is going to force France to miss […]

Mitch Haniger Could Return Soon

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (ankle) could return as early as Friday, according to general manager Jerry Dipoto. He has been sidelined since April 29 due to a Grade 2 ankle sprain. The 31-year-old has been on a rehab assignment since last Friday, so hopefully he'll continue making progress. His return should be a significant […]

Luis Castillo To Start On Wednesday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo is set to make his MLB debut against the New York Yankees on Wednesday. The right-hander was acquired from the Cincinnati Reds on Friday. He has registered a 2.86 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 90/28 K/BB through 14 starts this season. The Mariners gave up quite a lot in exchange […]

Brandon Crawford To Begin Rehab Assignment

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (knee) is set to begin a minor league rehab assignment on Tuesday. The 35-year-old has been sidelined since July 16 due to inflammation in his right knee. The expectation is that Crawford will play at least two or three games before returning to the Giants roster. That being said, […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Considered Day-To-Day

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (knee) was a late scratch from Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The good news is, Hayes is considered day-to-day with a minor knee issue, according to manager Derek Shelton. The organization noted that Hayes didn't have any swelling, which is a positive sign. The hope is that Hayes […]

Kris Bryant Pulled Early On Sunday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (foot) was pulled out early during Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The right-handed slugger has been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis in his left foot. That being said, it sounds like it was renewed soreness in his foot that led him to being taken out of this contest. Fantasy […]

Cameron Johnson Wants To Be Late-Game Option

Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Johnson has been working hard to become a reliable option late in games as a ball-dominant player. Johnson mentioned that he focused on other areas once he got into the league. Now, the 26-year-old wants to get back to being a dominant player like he was in high school. It's great […]

Coby White Focused On Improving Ball-Handling

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White wants to improve his ball-handling while also adding some muscle this offseason. The hope is that adding muscle will help him on the defensive side of the ball. However, it could be tough for White to find consistent minutes in the Bulls rotation. They have Alex Caruso, Ayo Dosunmu and […]

Armoni Brooks Waived By Raptors

Toronto Raptors guard Armoni Brooks has been waived by the organization. The 24-year-old played in 54 games between the Houston Rockets and Raptors last season. He earned himself a two-way contract, but will now be looking for a new team. Brooks averaged over 11 points per game during his rookie season with the Rockets. There […]

76ers Being Investigated By The NBA

The Philadelphia 76ers are under investigation by the NBA for possible tampering and early contact. The investigation is centered around their deals with James Harden, Danuel House Jr. and P.J. Tucker. The league will be looking to see if discussions with Harden took place before free agency opened. The All-Star guard took less money, so […]

Tyler Johnson Heads To Australia

Free-agent guard Tyler Johnson has decided to leave the NBA and head to Australia. He'll join the Brisbane Bullets and play alongside his former teammate in Aron Baynes. The 30-year-old hasn't been relevant in fantasy hoops for quite some time. Honestly, Johnson hasn't offered much value on the court since his days with the Miami […]

Jamison Crowder Listed As Day-To-Day

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Jamison Crowder (back) is currently sidelined due to soreness in his back, according to head coach Sean McDermott. It's not exactly known the full extent of the injury, but McDermott has used soreness as a reason for multiple players who are sitting out. That being said, fantasy managers shouldn't be too […]

La'el Collins Has No Timetable

Cincinnati Bengals right tackle La'el Collins (back) reportedly has no timetable to return from the Non-Football injury list. The 28-year-old said his back flared up on him following organized team activities in the spring. The Bengals signed Collins to a three-year deal worth $30 million this offseason. He was expected to be a key piece […]

Saquon Barkley Looks Good In Training Camp

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley has reportedly looked good early in training camp. This is a great sign after back-to-back down years for the stud back. Barkley hasn't rushed for 1,000-plus yards since the 2019 campaign, but that could change this season. The Giants have bulked up their offensive line this offseason. Also, […]

Wan'Dale Robinson Has Been Impressive In Camp

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson has been a highly talked about player lately. He was recently seen taking first team reps, which is a bit surprising. Robinson was taken in a second round by the Giants. The Kentucky standout has reportedly been the star of training camp, according to Peter King. That being […]

Salvador Perez Blasts Homer In Return

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez returned to the lineup with a bang during Friday's contest against the New York Yankees. The veteran catcher had been sidelined since June 24th due to the fact he needed surgery on his thumb. Now, Perez is back and wasted little time making his presence known. He went 1-for-4 […]

Connor Brogdon Gets First Save Of The Season

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Connor Brogdon was asked to take the ball during the 10th inning of Friday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Phillies didn't have too many options left with Seranthony Dominguez, Brad Hand, and Jose Alvarado being used already in this contest. That being said, Brogdon was given the chance to close […]

Kyle Wright Posts Strong Outing

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright continued his impressive campaign against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday. The 26-year-old went 6 2/3 innings, allowing five hits, and two earned runs in the victory. He was perfect through two innings before Jake McCarthy walked to leadoff the inning. The D-Backs got to him a few times, but […]

Kenley Jansen Records 24th Save

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kenley Jansen didn't make it easy during Friday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The veteran right-hander struck out the first two batters of the inning before things escalated on him. Jansen allowed a triple and two walks to load up the bases with two outs. Luckily, he was able to get […]

Craig Kimbrel Escapes During Friday's Outing

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel has not been a reliable option throughout most of the season. On Friday, the veteran reliever was asked to take the ball with a three-run lead against the Colorado Rockies. That quickly turned into a one-run lead for the Dodgers, but Kimbrel managed to close the door. He […]