AJ Dillon Gets First Reps Over Will Shipley

Philadelphia Eagles running back AJ Dillon was seen taking first team reps during the first day of training camp on Wednesday. It's only the beginning of camp, but it is interesting to see Dillon getting first team snaps over Will Shipley. Dillon was brought in on a one-year deal this offseason to replace Kenneth Gainwell […]

Ja'Lynn Polk Absent on Wednesday

New England Patriots wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk (shoulder) did not participate during Wednesday's opening training camp due to a shoulder injury. This is an interesting development, considering Polk wasn't placed on the physically unable to perform list. It's worth noting that Polk did undergo offseason shoulder surgery, though. It seems like the Pats are just […]

Tucker Kraft Gets Praise from Coaching Staff

Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft is a player to keep an eye on as the summer rolls on. Recently, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur gave high praise to the third-year tight end. LaFleur said Kraft is an ascending player and that he has been putting the work in all summer long. Kraft is […]

Lawrence Butler Heads to the Bench

Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers. This will be a rare rest day for Butler who is idle against left-handed starter Patrick Corbin. The A's are going to play matchups here with Butler and Tyler Soderstrom taking a seat. Butler is slashing .195/244/.390 […]

Joc Pederson Beginning Rehab Assignment This Weekend

Texas Rangers outfielder Joc Pederson (hand) was able to take batting practice once again ahead of Wednesday's game against the Athletics. Pederson reportedly feels good after taking batting practice on back-to-back days. Now, the plan is for Pederson to join Double-A Frisco for a rehab assignment this weekend. The left-handed slugger has been out since […]

Kyle Higashioka Hopeful to Avoid Injured List

Texas Rangers catcher Kyle Higashioka (hamstring) is hopeful to avoid a stint on the injured list after being diagnosed with a low-grade hamstring strain. Higashioka was forced to exit early during Tuesday's contest. He won't play on Wednesday, but is still considered day-to-day. It sounds like the Rangers are going to give Higashioka a few […]

Ryan Mountcastle Beginning Rehab Assignment on Thursday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (hamstring) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment at Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, according to O's interim manager Tony Mansolino. Mountcastle has been sidelined since late May due to a right hamstring strain. He's not eligible to return until the end of July, so he figures to […]

Ha-Seong Kim Remains Sidelined on Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (back) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Kim will miss his second game in a row after being pulled from Monday's game due to lower back tightness. The Rays have a scheduled day off on Thursday, so hopefully Kim will […]

Tyler O'Neill Remains Out on Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill (soreness) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. O'Neill will miss his second straight game while he deals with general soreness. Interim manager Tony Mansolino did mention that O'Neill is available off the bench during Wednesday's contest. He also mentioned that O'Neill is […]

Kerry Carpenter Beginning Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter (hamstring) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment on Tuesday with Triple-A Toledo. Carpenter has been sidelined since the beginning of July due to a right hamstring strain. He has been ramping up his activities lately and appears ready to get back into game action. He figures to […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Placed on the Injured List

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (finger) has been placed on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. McCullers has been crushed for nine earned runs over his last two outings. Possibly, the blister on his finger is part of the reason McCullers is struggling right now. He'll now get a few weeks off, but […]

Joc Pederson Takes Batting Practice

Texas Rangers outfielder Joc Pederson (hand) was able to take part in batting practice ahead of Tuesday's game against the Athletics. This is a good sign as Pederson has been out since late May due to a fractured right hand. The organization is hopeful Pederson can take batting practice again on Wednesday. After that, Pederson […]

Nathan Eovaldi Cleared for Wednesday's Start

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (back) has been cleared to take the mound for Wednesday's contest against the Athletics. Eovaldi was scratched ahead of his start on Sunday due to back tightness. He received a few days off rest and is now ready to take the mound again without any restrictions. Eovaldi holds a […]

Max Muncy Heading to Injured List

Athletics infielder Max Muncy (hand) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Muncy was forced to make an early exit from Monday's game after getting hit by a pitch in the hand. The X-rays came back negative, but additional imaging showed a fractured hand. There is a decent chance that Muncy is done […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong Returning on Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (knee) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Crow-Armstrong is back in the mix after missing one game due to a left knee contusion he suffered during Sunday's contest. He'll slide right back into center field and bat fifth versus left-hander Rich […]

Ha-Seong Kim Remains Out on Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (back) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Kim will take a seat here after being forced to exit early during Monday's contest due to lower back tightness. It has been a rough season for Kim who has been limited to […]

Anthony Santander Still Not Swinging the Bat

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander (shoulder) is still a few weeks away from swinging the bat, according to manager John Schneider. Yikes, this is tough news with Santander having no timetable to return. He has been out since late May due to a left shoulder issue. He would likely need a few weeks to […]

Freddie Freeman Playing on Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (wrist) is in the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Minnesota Twins. This is good news after Freeman was removed from Sunday's game with a left wrist contusion. He appears to have avoided any serious injuries and won't miss any games. Freeman will bat cleanup and […]

Ketel Marte Officially Returning on Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (personal) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Houston Astros. Marte is back in the mix after missing each of the last three games due to a personal matter. He appears to be mentally ready to play again, but won't be at second base. […]

Denzel Clarke Taking a Seat on Monday

Athletics outfielder Denzel Clarke (hip) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Texas Rangers. This doesn't come as a surprise after Clarke was forced to make an early exit from Sunday's game. He exited the contest with left hip discomfort and will sit out this game with the same issue. […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong Sitting with Knee Bruise

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (knee) will take a seat ahead of Monday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Crow-Armstrong was injured on a slide during Sunday's loss, according to manager Craig Counsell. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried as it only sounds like a knee bruise. He should be considered as day-to-day with a […]

Brandon Lowe Remains Absent on Monday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (foot) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Chicago White Sox. This marks the second game in a row that Lowe has missed after exiting Saturday's contest. Lowe is dealing with plantar fasciitis in his left foot. This is the type of issue […]

Ryan Brasier to Serve as Opener on Monday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Ryan Brasier is set to serve as the opener ahead of Monday's game against the Kansas City Royals. It looks like the Cubs will go with a bullpen game here with Ben Brown likely throwing the bulk of the innings. This isn't something new for Brasier as he started four games […]

David Robertson Signing with Phillies

According to Jon Heyman, the Philadelphia Phillies have signed relief pitcher David Robertson to a one-year deal. Honestly, it's shocking that it took this long for Robertson to get a deal. The right-hander threw for scouts on Saturday and secured a deal the next day. Last season, Robertson posted a 3.00 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and […]

Francisco Alvarez Recalled to Big Leagues

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday. Alvarez was sent down to the minors in late June after struggling during the first few months of the season. He slashed .236/.319/.333 with three home runs and 11 RBI in 35 games before being demoted. Alvarez has been […]

Michael McGreevy Scheduled to Start on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael McGreevy will be recalled and take the ball versus the Colorado Rockies on Monday. Normally, Matthew Liberatore would start this game, but the Cardinals have decided to skip his turn in the rotation. The southpaw has already thrown 100.1 innings this season, so the Cardinals will skip him and […]

Matthew Liberatore to be Skipped in Rotation

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore won't make his next scheduled start against the Colorado Rockies on Monday. The Cardinals have decided to give Liberatore some extra rest coming out of the All-Star break. The southpaw has already thrown 100.1 innings which is more than he threw in each of the last two seasons […]

Freddie Freeman Exits Early on Sunday With Wrist Contusion

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (wrist) was forced to make an early exit from Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Freeman was hit by a pitch in the wrist in the sixth inning. He immediately headed to the dugout and went to the tunnel. Before exiting, Freeman went 0-for-2 and was obviously hit […]

Yuki Kawamura Signs Two-Way Deal with Bulls

The Chicago Bulls have signed guard Yuki Kawamura to a two-way deal over the weekend. This doesn't come as a shock given how well Kawamura has been playing in the summer league. In five summer league contests, Kawamura averaged 10.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 6.2 assists in 23.9 minutes per game. The 24-year-old saw limited […]

Marcus Smart Expected to Sign With Lakers

According to Shams Charania, guard Marcus Smart is expected to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers after agreeing to a buyout with the Washington Wizards. The two sides are reportedly set to agree on a two-year, $11 million deal that includes a player option for the 2026 season. Smart has spent most of his career […]