Ramon Laureano Added To Friday's Lineup

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Ramon Laureano was originally on the bench, but will move into Friday's starting lineup versus the Toronto Blue Jays. The right-handed slugger will play due to the fact Will Brennan (knee) has been scratched from this contest. Laureano will cover right field and bat sixth versus right-hander Chris Bassitt. Also, Oscar Gonzalez […]

Josh Donaldson Almost Ready For Rehab Assignment

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) is nearing a rehab assignment, according to manager Aaron Boone. The veteran infielder has been out since mid-July due to a right calf strain. Donaldson has been able to resume baseball activities without any issues right now. The hope is that the Yankees are able to get […]

Phil Maton To Begin Rehab Assignment

Houston Astros relief pitcher Phil Maton (elbow) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday. The right-hander is only expected to need one appearance before rejoining the Astros bullpen. Maton has been sidelined since August 12 due to a bruised elbow. Before landing on the injured list, Maton held a […]

Sean Murphy Gets Rest Day On Friday

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants. The right-handed slugger will receive a rest day after going 1-for-3 with an RBI during their last game. This appears to be a routine rest day for the 28-year-old backstop. In his absence, Travis d'Arnaud will […]

Kenley Jansen Likely To Miss Weekend Series

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Kenley Jansen (hamstring) is not expected to be available during the weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The veteran reliever experienced right hamstring tightness during a relief appearance on Wednesday. Red Sox manager said on Friday that the plan is to stay away from using Jansen for a few […]

Marcus Mariota Might Not Make Roster

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Marcus Mariota was brought in this offseason to be the backup to Jalen Hurts this upcoming season. However, the 29-year-old might've played his way off the 53-man roster, according to Mike Garafolo. Rookie quarterback Tanner McKee has exceeded expectations and earned praise from the coaching staff. On Thursday, McKee completed 19-of-34 passing […]

Jelani Woods Remains Sidelined

Indianapolis Colts tight end Jelani Woods (hamstring) remained on the sideline for Thursday's preseason matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles. The 24-year-old continues to deal with a lingering hamstring issue. It has sidelined him basically all of training camp and the preseason. At this point, it's uncertain if Woods is going to be available to begin […]

Courtland Sutton Impressing In Camp

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton is reportedly impressing the organization during training camp. Offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi said that they've been impressed with Sutton and will rely on him during this upcoming season. Sutton had a disappointing year in 2022, but it appears the team remains committed to him. The fact, Jerry Jeudy (hamstring) […]

Cameron Heyward Held Out Due To Injury

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (undisclosed) was held out of Thursday's preseason matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Head coach Mike Tomlin didn't say why Heyward was out, but said that Heyward is considered as day-to-day. That being said, Heyward should be fine by the time Week 1 rolls around. Heyward has made six straight […]

Sean Tucker Splitting First-Team Reps

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker has been a sleeper player to watch during the preseason. The undrafted rookie is reportedly splitting the first-team reps with Rachaad White. He ran for 37 yards on seven carries, while hauling in three receptions for 18 yards during the Bucs' second preseason game. The Syracuse product could […]

Hunter Renfrow Impressing During Training Camp

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (shoulder) has reportedly looked good during training camp, according to Raiders' general manager Dave Ziegler. The team sounds excited about Renfrow's development heading into the season. The 27-year-old was the subject of trade rumors this offseason, but nothing came of them. Renfrow is coming off an injury-riddled 2022 […]

Kellen Mond Pulled Back From Waivers

Cleveland Browns quarterback Kellen Mond was reportedly waived by the organization on Thursday. However, the team decided to pull back on the waivers after trading quarterback Joshua Dobbs to the Arizona Cardinals. The departure of Dobbs left only Deshaun Watson and rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson as the options at quarterback. That being said, the Browns decided […]

Dorian Thompson-Robinson Likely To Win Backup Job

Cleveland Browns quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson appears to be the favorite to win the backup QB job. This comes after fellow quarterback Joshua Dobbs was traded to the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday. Before that, head coach Kevin Stefanski called Dobbs the No. 2 QB on the roster before he was traded away. Now, Thompson-Robinson has a […]

Alexander Johnson Signs With Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins have agreed to terms with free-agent linebacker Alexander Johnson on Thursday. The veteran linebacker will join his third team after spending time with both the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks. The 31-year-old registered 124 tackles during the 2020 season with Denver. Since then, Johnson has played in a total of seven games […]

Paul DeJong Puts Together Strong Team Debut

San Francisco Giants shortstop Paul DeJong made his team debut versus the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. The Giants signed the 30-year-old after he was designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays. DeJong has struggled throughout a majority of the season, but put on a show during Wednesday's game. The right-handed slugger blasted a 400-foot […]

Rich Hill Won't Start On Saturday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Rich Hill won't take the ball versus the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. The team has decided to skip Hill in the rotation after he allowed 12 runs over his first three starts with the Padres. The veteran left-hander has looked completely lost since being acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates at […]

Stone Garrett Removed Early On Wednesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Stone Garrett (leg) was forced to exit early during Wednesday's game against the New York Yankees. Garrett was carted off the field after suffering an apparent left leg injury. The 27-year-old got his leg caught in the wall while attempting to rob a home run in the seventh inning. At the moment, […]

Trey Mancini Signs Minor-League Deal With Reds

The Cincinnati Reds have signed first baseman Trey Mancini to a minor-league deal. The 31-year-old veteran was recently cut by the Chicago Cubs after signing a two-year deal with the organization this past offseason. This season, Mancini is slashing .234/.299/.366 with four home runs and 28 RBI in 63 games. The expectation is that he'll […]

Shohei Ohtani To Play In Second Game Of Doubleheader

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (arm) is back after making an early exit during Wednesday's first game of the doubleheader versus the Cincinnati Reds. The 29-year-old was reportedly pulled out of Wednesday's day game due to arm fatigue. Before exiting, Ohtani blasted his 44th home run of the season. The good news is, […]

Camilo Doval Suffers Fourth Straight Blown Save

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Camilo Doval has heavily struggled on the mound lately. The right-hander suffered his fourth straight blown save during Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. To be fair, the first two blown saves were on errors and the runs were inherited runners. However, the last two blown saves have been completely […]

Sal Frelick Avoids Serious Injury

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick (hamstring) underwent an MRI on Wednesday after exiting Saturday's game due to a right hamstring issue. Luckily, the results came back clean, so the Brewers are considering Frelick as day-to-day. The Brewers have a scheduled off day on Thursday, so possibly Frelick is ready to go on Friday. Fantasy managers […]

Jarren Duran Placed In Walking Boot

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran (toe) was recently placed on the 10-day injured list. The 26-year-old sprained his toe while climbing the wall during Sunday's contest. It appears he's going to miss an extended period of time after being placed in a walking boot on Wednesday. His absence should result in more playing time […]

Blake Treinen Unlikely To Return This Season

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen (shoulder) remains a long shot to return to the majors this season, according to manager Dave Roberts. The right-hander made his minor league rehab debut on Tuesday in the Arizona Complex League. The expectation is that now Treinen will move onto Triple-A Oklahoma City to pitch. The 35-year-old […]

Yordan Alvarez Hopeful To Play On Thursday

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (finger) is hopeful to get back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game, according to manager Dusty Baker. The 26-year-old missed his second straight game on Wednesday after accidentally slamming his finger in a door. The organization is hopeful that this will only be a day-to-day issue and won't […]

Carl Edwards Jr. Shut Down From Throwing

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. (shoulder) has been shut down from throwing for the time being. The right-hander has been rehabbing a shoulder injury and came away from an outing feeling some discomfort in his shoulder. The team did additional testing which revealed a stress reaction in his right shoulder. The right-hander has […]

Ryan Pepiot To Start On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot has been recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City to make the start against the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday. The right-hander will head back to the majors after making his season debut last weekend. Pepiot allowed one run over five innings of work during his lone start this season with […]

Jose Abreu Hopeful To Return On Thursday

Houston Astros first baseman Jose Abreu (back) is hopeful to return from the injured list on Thursday, according to manager Dusty Baker. It was being reported that Abreu hasn't resumed swinging a bat as of Friday. That being said, it'd be a bit surprising that Abreu would be activated this quickly. Possibly, the 36-year-old started […]

J.D. Martinez Out Multiple Weeks

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder J.D. Martinez (groin) is going to be sidelined for multiple weeks, according to manager Dave Roberts. The team expects Martinez to miss 2-to-3 weeks of action after being placed on the injured list Tuesday afternoon. The veteran outfielder has been dealing with a lingering groin and hamstring issue for quite some […]

Luis Arraez Returns To The Lineup

Miami Marlins second baseman Luis Arraez (illness) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres. He was pulled out of Monday's game due to a stomach cramp. It appears to be only a minor issue as Arraez is back in the lineup on Tuesday. He'll bat second and cover […]

Sal Frelick Returns To The Lineup

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Frelick returns after missing Sunday's contest due to a minor hamstring issue. He'll cover center field and bat cleanup versus right-hander Bailey Ober on Tuesday. Frelick is slashing .250/.388/.421 with three home runs and 16 RBI […]