Nikola Jovic Doesn't Practice On Monday

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (quad) was unable to practice on Monday. This quad issue seems minor, but the team will likely be cautious with Jovic. He has shown flashes in the Summer League, but is unlikely to play a big role in the rotation. The Heat roster is crowded, so head coach Erik Spoelstra […]

Omer Yurtseven Doesn't Practice On Monday

Miami Heat center Omer Yurtseven (quad) was unable to practice on Monday. The team is going to take the cautious approach and rest Yurtseven during Tuesday's summer league contest. He tweaked his quad during the World Cup qualifiers, so there's a good chance won't play at all in Las Vegas. The expectation is that Yurtseven […]

Pacers Have Serious Interest In Deandre Ayton

The Indiana Pacers are reportedly serious about bringing in Deandre Ayton this summer. The superstar big man wants a max deal, but the Phoenix Suns appear unwilling to do that. The Pacers are expected to move on from Myles Turner, so a sign-and-trade between the two teams could be possible. Phoenix will be given the […]

Malcolm Brogdon Committed To Being Sixth Man

Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon will have a new role heading into next season. The 29-year-old was traded from the Indiana Pacers earlier this offseason. The veteran guard was a starter in Indiana, but is expected to be a sixth man with Boston. Head coach Brad Stevens recently mentioned that he wants Brogdon to embrace […]

Daniel Lynch Activated From Injured List

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Daniel Lynch (finger) has been activated from the injured list on Monday. He'll take the ball for the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers. The 25-year-old has been sidelined since late June due to a blister on his index finger. However, Lynch wasn't pitching that well before […]

Kevin Gausman Likely To Return On Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (ankle) is hopeful to return to the starting rotation on Tuesday. The right-hander missed his scheduled start on Thursday and hasn't pitched since then. Although, Gausman did throw a bullpen session on Friday, which is good news for the team. The organization sounds optimistic that Gausman will be […]

Royals Acquire Drew Waters

The Kansas City Royals have acquired outfielder Drew Waters, pitcher Andrew Hoffmann, and infielder CJ Alexander from the Atlanta Braves. In exchange, the Braves will receive a competitive balance selection (35th overall) in the 2022 MLB Draft. Waters was blocked from regular playing time in Atlanta, so this trade should be a benefit to him. […]

Robinson Cano Joins Braves Roster

Atlanta Braves infielder Robinson Cano has been recalled to the big league roster on Monday. The 39-year-old was acquired by the Braves in a trade with the San Diego Padres over the weekend. The veteran second baseman is hitting .149/.182/.189 with one homer in 77 plate appearances this season. He offers basically nothing in terms […]

Whit Merrifield Lands On Injured List

Kansas City Royals infielder Whit Merrifield (toe) will be placed on the injured list. The 33-year-old has been diagnosed with a bone bruise in his right toe. He's out of the Royals' lineup on Monday for the first time in 553 games. The expectation is that Merrifield will be in a walking boot for the […]

Kris Bryant Pulled During Sunday's Game

Colorado Rockies third baseman Kris Bryant was removed early during Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Fantasy managers shouldn't have to worry because his departure doesn't seem to be serious. He reportedly cramped up, so the team decided to take the cautious approach. The right-hander slugger is expected to be placed on the paternity leave […]

Nick Madrigal To Be Re-Evaluated

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nick Madrigal (groin) was forced to exit early during Sunday's rehab game. The young infielder will be re-evaluated after experiencing tightness in his groin. He has been sidelined since mid-June due to a left groin strain. The 25-year-old is hopeful to rejoin the Cubs roster at some point during the second […]

Braves Acquire Robinson Cano

The Atlanta Braves have agreed to a deal to acquire second baseman Robinson Cano from the San Diego Padres for cash considerations. They will receive the 39-year-old slugger on a veteran minimum deal. The New York Mets are on the hook for $24 million after releasing Cano earlier in the season. Cano has struggled with […]

Austin Riley Collects Three Hits

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley put together a strong performance during Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals. Riley went 3-for-6 with a solo home run and three RBI in 12-inning marathon victory. The 25-year-old blasted his 23rd home run of the season. He also came through with the game-winning RBI single in the bottom […]

Albert Pujols Has Big Game

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols saw a rare start against a right-handed pitcher on Sunday. The 42-year-old has heavily struggled with the bat, but came up with a huge performance here. Pujols went 3-for-4 with a home run to help his team get the 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. His homer, the […]

Whit Merrifield Will Undergo MRI

Kansas City Royals infielder Whit Merrifield (toe) is set to undergo an MRI after exiting early during Sunday's game. The 33-year-old was pulled during Sunday's contest due to discomfort in his right toe. The Royals had X-rays done, which came back negative. However, they want to be safe and have further evaluation on Merrifield. Fantasy […]

Nathan Eovaldi Could Return On Friday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (back) has a chance of returning from the injured list on Friday, according to manager Alex Cora. The 32-year-old has been sidelined since June 12 due to back inflammation. Eovaldi looked fine during his rehab start on Sunday, so that's good news for fantasy managers. It sounds like […]

Starling Marte Avoids Significant Injury

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (groin) was held out of Sunday's game due to a groin issue. He underwent an MRI that revealed nothing more than tightness. That means, Marte is likely to avoid a trip to the injured list. The 33-year-old outfielder is expected to return to the lineup in the near future, […]

Bryan Reynolds Removed From Sunday's Game

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds (side) was forced to exit early during Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The switch-hitting outfielder went 0-for-2 before exiting with to right side discomfort. The Pirates are examining Reynolds, so he should be considered day-to-day right now. The hope is that this is a minor injury and Reynolds will […]

Vladimir Gutierrez To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Vladimir Gutierrez (elbow) is set to undergo Tommy John surgery and will miss the rest of the regular season. The 26-year-old has struggled heavily this season with a 7.61 ERA, 1.91 WHIP and 29/24 K/BB ratio. He made 10 appearances (8 starts) before landing on the injured list in early June. […]

Brandon Belt Exits Thursday's Game

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (undisclosed) was forced to exit early during Thursday's game against the San Diego Padres. The 34-year-old suffered an unknown injury while he was running to first base. Thairo Estrada took over as a pinch runner, while Belt exited with the trainer. This could very well be a knee […]

Brett Martin Secures Second Save

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Brett Martin was given the ball in the ninth inning for the second day in a row. Manager Chris Woodward pulled Joe Barlow from the closer role for the team being. Now, it appears Martin is going to get a chance to earn the job. The left-hander secured his second save […]

Wander Franco To Be Placed On Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Wander Franco (wrist) will be placed on the injured list, according to manager Kevin Cash. The 21-year-old was pulled out of the game on Saturday after feeling discomfort in his wrist during his first at-bat. The expectation is that this is a hamate injury, which means he could be out until […]

Kevin Kiermaier Removed Early On Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (hip) was removed early during Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. This is a shame because Kiermaier just got off the injured list. Now, it sounds like the veteran outfielder is headed right back on the shelf. Brett Phillips came into the game on Saturday, so he could see […]

Nolan Jones Blasts First Career Homer

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Nolan Jones was called up on Friday and is already making a big impact. On Saturday, Jones blasted a 457-foot home run off Jackson Kowar in the fourth inning. His homer helped extend the lead to 11-0 over the Kansas City Royals. Jones finished the game 2-for-4 and is likely to […]

Jacob deGrom To Make Rehab Start Wednesday Or Thursday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) will make his next rehab start on Wednesday or Thursday for Triple-A Syracuse. In his last rehab appearance, deGrom went three scoreless innings with six strikeouts. The right-hander is expected to throw 50 pitches during his next outing. He's working his way back from a stress reaction […]

Dario Saric Is Progressing Well

Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric (knee) is reportedly eyeing a return to the court during training camp. The 28-year-old forward is making solid progress following ACL surgery that forced him to miss all of the 2021 season. Prior to the injury, Saric played a consistent role off the bench for the Suns. The hope is […]

Usman Garuba To Miss Summer League

Houston Rockets forward Usman Garuba (ankle) will miss the rest of the summer league. The young forward suffered a sprained right ankle, which will force him to the sideline. The 21-year-old played 10 minutes per game across 24 contests last season. It's unlikely that his minutes are going to rise heading into next season. The […]

James Wiseman To Make Summer League Debut

Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman (knee) will make his summer league debut on Saturday. The former No. 2 pick has not played since his rookie season in 2020. Wiseman has worked hard to get back on the court following knee surgery. The expectation is that the Warriors are going to be extremely cautious with […]

Jaden Ivey Forced To Exit Early

Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (ankle) was forced to exit early during Saturday's summer league matchup. Ivey had 11 points and two assists during the first five minutes of this game. Sadly, Ivey rolled his ankle which knocked him out of this contest. The No. 5 overall pick has looked sharp, so hopefully this doesn't […]

Paolo Banchero Walking With A Limp

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (ankle) was seen walking with a noticeable limp after Saturday's contest against the Sacramento Kings. The top overall pick asked to see a trainer following his postgame interview. Luckily, the Magic don't play again until Monday, but it wouldn't be surprising to see the Magic be extremely cautious with Banchero. […]