Jhoan Duran Acquired by Phillies

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Jhoan Duran was acquired by the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. Finally, the two sides get a deal done after all the speculation for the last few weeks. The Phillies have been looking for a high-leverage reliever and now they have one in Duran. In exchange, the Twins received right-hander Mick Abel […]

Brandon Lowe Activated and Playing on Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (foot) was activated off the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Lowe is back in the mix after missing the minimum of 10 days on the IL due to plantar fasciitis in his left foot. He'll get right back into the swing of things as he bats second while […]

Blake Snell Scheduled to Make his Return on Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell (shoulder) will come off the 60-day injured list and start against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. This marks the first time that Snell has taken a big league mound since April 2. Most recently, Snell tossed 4.2 scoreless innings, allowing zero hits, and striking out seven batters […]

Mets, Phillies Frontrunners for Luis Robert Jr.

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. has been one of the hottest names during the upcoming trade deadline. There have been a handful of teams reportedly interested in acquiring Robert ahead of Thursday's deadline. However, the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly the frontrunners to acquire Robert. It hasn't been a great […]

Yoan Moncada Returning on Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Yoan Moncada (hand) will make his return to the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers. Moncada is back in the mix after missing the previous three games. He was hit in the hand by a pitch during Saturday's game and sat out a few games as […]

Aroldis Chapman Available on Tuesday

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (back) is available to pitch out of the bullpen ahead of Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Twins, according to manager Alex Cora. This is good news after Chapman was pulled from Sunday's appearance due to back spasms. Chapman was unavailable on Monday, but is ready to pitch again. […]

Byron Buxton Placed on 10-Day Injured List

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (rib) was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to July 27. This move comes after Buxton was forced to exit early during Saturday's game due to a ribcage issue. He'll officially hit the shelf due to left rib cartilage irritation. This is a shame considering Buxton was actually doing […]

Tanner Scott Begins Throwing Progression

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Tanner Scott (elbow) began a throwing progression on Tuesday, according to manager Dave Roberts. This is a positive step forward for Scott who is working his way back from an elbow inflammation issue. The expectation is that Scott is going to need at least a few weeks to ramp up […]

Aaron Judge Hopeful to Return in Early August

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (elbow) landed on the 10-day injured list over the weekend. This is obviously a tough blow to the Yankees, but the organization is hopeful that it'll be a short stint on the shelf. Yankees' manager Aaron Boone said on Tuesday that Judge should ramp up his activities soon and […]

Ryan Helsley Drawing Interest From Blue Jays

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Helsley has been a hot name ahead of this Thursday's trade deadline. The two-time All-Star is on an expiring deal and could be a legitimate back-end bullpen option for many contending teams. This season, Helsley holds a 3.00 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and a 41/14 K/BB ratio with 21 saves […]

Salvador Perez Returning on Tuesday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (elbow) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Perez won't miss any time after making an early exit from Monday's game. He was pulled out from that contest after getting hit by a pitch in the elbow. Perez appears good to go […]

George Springer Remains Out on Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (head) remains out of the starting lineup for both games of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Baltimore Orioles. Springer was forced to make an early exit from Monday's game after getting hit in the head by a pitch. He is reportedly feeling better, but will still take a seat for […]

Kris Bubic Done for the Season

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic (shoulder) will miss the rest of the regular season, according to manager Matt Quatraro. Bubic was placed on the 15-day injured list after being diagnosed with a left rotator cuff strain on Sunday. Sadly, there isn't enough time for Bubic to heal up and return to the mound […]

Danny Jansen Traded to Brewers

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Danny Jansen was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. In exchange, the Rays will receive infielder Jadher Areinamo from Milwaukee. Areinamo is ranked No. 24 in the Brewers farm system, so not a bad deal for Jansen who is on an expiring deal. This deal gives the Brewers more depth […]

Jed Hoyer Receives Extension From Cubs

The Chicago Cubs have agreed on a multi-year extension with president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer on Monday. The exact details of the deal weren't announced, but Hoyer was in his final year of his five-year deal before signing this new contract. Hoyer joined the organization in 2011 under then president of baseball operations Theo […]

Max Muncy Starting Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (knee) is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday. Muncy has been making great progress from his bone bruise he suffered in early July. The Dodgers haven't given a timetable for when Muncy will be able to return. The assumption is that […]

Jeremy Pena Beginning Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (ribs) was able to do a workout with the team ahead of Monday's game against the Washington Nationals. Pena is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday. The hope is that Pena will only need a short stint in the minors. Astros general manager […]

Reese Olson Out for Rest of Regular Season

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Reese Olson (shoulder) was placed on the 60-day injured list on Monday. This move means Olson will be sidelined at least through the rest of the regular season. It is possible that Olson makes a return for the postseason, but he can safely be dropped in fantasy formats. Olson didn't appear […]

Luis Robert Jr. Avoids Significant Injury

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (forearm) appears to have avoided any major injuries after getting hit by a pitch during Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Robert made his return to the lineup on Sunday after missing the two previous games due to a groin issue. He took a fastball off the forearm […]

Erick Fedde Traded to Braves

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Erick Fedde was traded to the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. This comes a few days after Fedde was designated for assignment by the Cardinals. After a solid season in 2024, Fedde completely fell apart on the mound this season. He holds a 5.22 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and a 63/47 K/BB […]

Braden Montgomery Promoted to Double-A

Chicago White Sox outfielder Braden Montgomery was promoted to Double-A Birmingham on Sunday. This didn't take long as Montgomery earned a promotion from Single-A in less than one season of pro ball. Montgomery slashed .269/.358/.455 with 11 home runs, 57 RBI, and 11 stolen bases in 87 games in Single-A this season. Montgomery was a […]

Aroldis Chapman Dealing with Back Tightness

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (back) was pulled during Sunday's outing against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Chapman walked the first two batters he faced before getting Shohei Ohtani to fly out. After that, Chapman exited the game with the trainer without much clarity on the injury. According to Christopher Smith, Chapman was removed […]

Byron Buxton Considered Day-to-Day

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (ribs) appears to have avoided any significant injuries. Buxton underwent an MRI on Sunday which revealed left rib cartilage irritation. There is no structural damage, so this sounds like positive news for the Twins. On Sunday, Twins' manager Rocco Baldelli told reporters Buxton is considered day-to-day. He sat out on […]

Mark Vientos Absent on Sunday

New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the San Francisco Giants. This is interesting after Bob Nightengale reported Vientos could be a possible trade candidate in a deal to acquire Luis Robert Jr. from the Chicago White Sox. This could be a routine rest […]

Kyle Bradish Making Rehab Start on Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Bradish (elbow) is scheduled to make another minor league rehab start with Double-A Chesapeake on Tuesday. Bradish allowed one run while striking out four batters over two innings of work during his first rehab start with High-A Aberdeen. The expectation is that Bradish will need a few more rehab starts […]

Yoan Moncada Absent on Sunday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Yoan Moncada (hand) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners. This news comes a day after Moncada was forced to exit early during Saturday's game after getting hit by a pitch in the hand. The X-rays came back negative, so it appears Moncada […]

Isaac Paredes Getting Second Opinion on Hamstring

Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes (hamstring) could end up missing more time than first expected. Astros general manager Dana Brown recently said Paredes' hamstring strain is more severe than they first thought. The team plans to have Paredes get a second opinion on his hamstring. There is roughly only two months left of the […]

Mike Trout Hopeful to Play Outfield Again

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout hasn't done any outfield drills since their previous series against the New York Mets. Trout is experiencing knee soreness and plans to ramp back up once he feels better. He is hopeful to return to playing right field at some point this season. The Angels aren't going to push […]

Luis Robert Jr. Returning on Sunday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (groin) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Robert will make his return to the lineup after missing each of the last two games due to a groin issue. He's not quite ready to play the outfield again, but will serve […]

Curtis Samuel Sidelined during Sunday's Practice

According to Alex Brasky, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Curtis Samuel (hamstring) won't participate in practice on Sunday. The Bills have decided to hold out both Samuel and linebacker Terrel Barnard due to hamstring injuries. This is tough news for Samuel who will be fighting for playing time in training camp. Currently, Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, […]