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Liam Hendriks To Throw Simulated Game On Wednesday
Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks (elbow) is scheduled to face live hitters in a simulated game on Wednesday. The 34-year-old has been sidelined since mid-June due to inflammation in his elbow. The organization hasn't announced whether or not Hendriks is going to require a minor league rehab assignment. The hope is that Hendriks […]
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Eloy Jimenez Available Off The Bench
Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (groin) is expected to be held out of the starting lineup for a few days after suffering an injury on Sunday. However, manager Pedro Grifol mentioned that Jimenez will be available off the bench for Tuesday's game. The 26-year-old woke up on Tuesday feeling much better, according to Grifol. […]
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Starling Marte Scratched From Tuesday's Lineup
New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (head) has been scratched from the lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The 34-year-old was pulled out of the lineup due to migraines. This doesn't appear to be a serious issue, so Marte should be back in the lineup after a day or two. In […]
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Julio Rodriguez Held Out On Tuesday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. This appears to be a routine day off for the 22-year-old outfielder. AJ Pollock will cover left field and bat eighth versus right-hander Bailey Ober on Tuesday. Fantasy managers should make sure to adjust their lineups accordingly […]
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Rafael Devers To Sit Out On Tuesday
Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (calf) remains out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. The left-handed slugger was held out of Monday's game as well due to calf tightness. The team hasn't placed him on the injured list, so it appears the organization is hopeful this is only […]
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James Harden Says Relationship With Sixers Is Fractured
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden has been requesting a trade from the organization for weeks. The 33-year-old is extremely upset with how the organization has handled his trade request. The plan was for Harden to opt-in to his player option and he'd work alongside the ownership to find a trade partner. The All-Star guard has […]
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Joel Embiid Is Ready To Win
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was recently asked about his future aspirations in the league. The superstar center said that he's ready to do whatever it takes to win a championship. He continued by saying whether it's in Philly or elsewhere that he wants to have a chance to win. That being said, the pressure […]
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Jerome Robinson Signs With Warriors
The Golden State Warriors have signed guard Jerome Robinson to a training camp deal. The 26-year-old is a former first-round pick of the Los Angeles Clippers from the 2018 NBA Draft. Robinson was with the Warriors in camp last year, but was cut before the season. He spent last season in the G-League, averaging 14.8 […]
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Omer Yurtseven Signs With Jazz
The Utah Jazz have agreed to a two-year deal with free agent center Omer Yurtseven. The 25-year-old was most recently with the Miami Heat, but they decided not to give Yurtseven a qualifying offer. The big man will now join the Jazz on a guaranteed contract. The expectation is that Yurtseven will provide additional depth […]
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Jahlil Okafor Heading To Spain
Free-agent center Jahlil Okafor has decided to sign a one-year deal and head overseas to Spain. The Philadelphia 76ers selected Okafor with the third overall pick during the 2015 NBA Draft. He spent parts of three seasons with the Sixers before being traded to the Brooklyn Nets in 2017. Okafor lasted a season there before […]
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Moussa Diabate Renews Two-Way Deal
Los Angeles Clippers forward Moussa Diabate has agreed to a two-way contract with the organization on Monday. The 21-year-old appeared in 22 games with the Clippers last season while on a two-way deal. He averaged 2.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 0.2 assists across 8.9 minutes per game. Diabate made two appearances in the Summer League […]
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Kobe Brown Suffers Injury During Summer League Finale
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kobe Brown (ankle) was limited to six minutes during Sunday's Summer League finale against the Los Angeles Lakers. Brown suffered a sprained ankle early in the second quarter. He limped off the court under his own power and was done for the rest of the night. The Clippers weren't going to […]
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Cam Whitmore Named Summer League MVP
Houston Rockets guard Cam Whitmore fell in the draft, but reminded everyone of his talent during the Summer League. The 19-year-old averaged 20.4 points, 5.6 assists, 2.4 assists, 3.0 steals and 2.4 threes per game as he helped the Rockets achieve a 5-0 record. Houston is set to play the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Summer […]
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Lamar Stevens Waived By Spurs
San Antonio Spurs forward Lamar Stevens has been waived by the organization on Monday. Stevens was acquired by the Spurs as part of the sign-and-trade deal that sent Max Strus to the Cleveland Cavaliers. His contract was set to become fully guaranteed on Monday, so San Antonio decided they didn't have a use for Stevens. […]
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Spencer Steer Absent From Monday's Lineup
Cincinnati Reds infielder Spencer Steer is absent from the starting lineup for Monday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Fantasy managers don't need to worry as this appears to be a routine day off for the right-handed slugger. Steer has been struggling at the plate lately, so he could use a day off to clear […]
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Salvador Perez Not In The Lineup On Monday
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (hamstring) is absent from the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Detroit Tigers. This doesn't come as a surprise after Perez was forced to exit early on Sunday due to hamstring issue. The good news is, the team hasn't placed Perez on the injured list, so hopefully it's […]
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Cedric Mullins To Miss Third Straight Game
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins (quad) remains out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. This marks the third game in a row that Mullins has missed due to ongoing quad tightness. The organization hasn't placed him on the injured list, so the team is hopeful it's only a day-to-day […]
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Myles Straw Absent On Monday
Cleveland Guardians outfielder Myles Straw is absent from the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This appears to be a routine day off for the 28-year-old speedster. Straw has been struggling, slashing 234/.302/.295 with zero homers, 15 RBI and 10 steals on the season. Will Brennan will start in center field and […]
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Tyler O'Neill To Be Activated On Tuesday
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (back) will activated from the 60-day injured list on Tuesday. The right-handed slugger has been sidelined since the first week of May due to lingering back issues. O'Neill went through a full workout with the team on Monday, but that is all he's going to do. The Cardinals are […]
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Hunter Harvey Officially Placed On Injured List
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Hunter Harvey (elbow) has been officially placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday. The right-hander said he was dealing with soreness in his elbow and forearm following Sunday's game. The team is calling the injury a right elbow sprain, so it's unclear how long Harvey is going to be out. […]
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Pete Alonso Continues To Struggle
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is having a tough time at the plate right now. Alonso got to a hot start, but has struggled at the plate since the end of May. On Sunday, Alonso went 0-for-4 in what ended up being a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Alonso is now […]
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Mike Clevinger Throws Two-Inning Simulated Game
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (biceps) was able to throw a two inning simulated game on Saturday. The organization hasn't said what the next step in the recovery process is for Clevinger. The right-hander has been working his way back from right biceps soreness since mid-June. It seems likely that Clevinger is going […]
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Jhoan Duran Saves Third Straight Game
Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Jhoan Duran has been extremely busy over the weekend. The 25-year-old was called upon for the third consecutive game on Sunday. The right-hander saved the two previous contests and attempted to record a third straight. Duran pitched well, allowing a one-out double to Shea Langeliers, but battled back and earned his […]
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Jason Heyward Considered Day-To-Day
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Jason Heyward (neck) suffered an injury while sliding into second base during Sunday's game against the New York Mets. It sounds like Heyward has avoided serious injury. Manager Dave Roberts told reporters that Heyward has passed all concussion tests and is considered day-to-day. The Dodgers will likely hold Heyward out of […]
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Shohei Ohtani Blasts 34th Home Run
Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani continued his stellar campaign versus the Houston Astros on Sunday. The Halos actually held the lead 7-3 in the eighth inning, but managed to give it up. Ohtani attempted to bring him back with a solo blast in the ninth inning to put them within one run. Sadly, […]
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Alex Bregman Blasts Go-Ahead Homer
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman came up clutch for the team during Sunday's win over the Los Angeles Angels. The Astros entered the eighth inning trailing 7-3 versus All-Star closer Carlos Estevez. They were able to rally and make it 7-5 before Jaime Barria came in for the ninth inning. Houston scored a run […]
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Tariq Woolen To Be Ready For Preseason
Seattle Seahawks defensive back Tariq Woolen (knee) is expected to be ready for the preseason, according to head coach Pete Carroll. The 22-year-old had knee surgery in May, but Woolen has been cleared to resume running this month. He missed OTAs because of the injury, but appears to be on track to be ready for […]
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Tyquan Thornton Not Quite Ready
New England Patriots wide receiver Tyquan Thornton (undisclosed) could begin the season on the active/PUP list, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss. The 22-year-old continues to manage an undisclosed soft-tissue injury that he suffered this spring. It sounds like he's still managing the issue and isn't quite ready yet. Thornton is an intriguing player as the […]
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Tony Pollard, Cowboys Not Expected To Agree On Long Term Deal
Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard is not expected to reach a long term deal with the organization ahead of Monday's franchise tag deadline. The 26-year-old is set to make $10.1 million for the upcoming season on the franchise tag. Pollard is expected to be the future at running back in Dallas with the team […]
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Kevin Gausman Won't Start In Upcoming Series
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (oblique) won't make a start during the team's upcoming series against the San Diego Padres. The right-hander will be shut down for a little bit in order to get some rest, according to manager John Schneider. The good new is, the Jays haven't placed Gausman on the injured […]
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