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Eric Hosmer Removed During Sunday's Game
San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer (neck) was removed during Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. There was some speculation that this removal was trade-related, but that doesn't appear to be the case. Instead, the 32-year-old is dealing with a minor neck strain. Fantasy managers should consider this a day-to-day issue. This doesn't sound... Read More
Dixon Machado Acquired By Giants
The San Francisco Giants have acquired shortstop Dixon Machado from the Chicago Cubs. In exchange, the Cubs will receive right-handed pitcher Raynel Espinal from the Giants. This was a desperation move for the Giants who are without a shortstop on their active roster. Both Brandon Crawford (knee) and Thairo Estrada (concussion) are sidelined. Machado is... Read More
Brandon Drury Has Hot Trade Market
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Brandon Drury has a surprisingly hot trade market heading into the deadline. The 29-year-old is having a breakout year with the Reds. Drury is slashing .275/.336/.523 with 20 homers and 59 RBI in 380 plate appearances. As of right now, the Dodgers, Mariners, and Braves are all reportedly interested in Drury.... Read More
Clay Holmes Suffers Blown Save On Sunday
New York Yankees relief pitcher Clay Holmes had a disastrous outing against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. The right-hander allowed a three-run homer in the ninth inning, which was only the second time he has been scored on this month. This counts as his third blown save of the season as his command continues... Read More
Ty France Won't Land On Injured List
Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France (wrist) won't require a trip to the injured list, according to manager Scott Servais. The 28-year-old slugger was held out of the lineup on Sunday due to a wrist issue. Luckily, the MRI results came back clean, so this isn't something that is going to force France to miss... Read More
Mitch Haniger Could Return Soon
Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (ankle) could return as early as Friday, according to general manager Jerry Dipoto. He has been sidelined since April 29 due to a Grade 2 ankle sprain. The 31-year-old has been on a rehab assignment since last Friday, so hopefully he'll continue making progress. His return should be a significant... Read More
Luis Castillo To Start On Wednesday
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo is set to make his MLB debut against the New York Yankees on Wednesday. The right-hander was acquired from the Cincinnati Reds on Friday. He has registered a 2.86 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 90/28 K/BB through 14 starts this season. The Mariners gave up quite a lot in exchange... Read More
Brandon Crawford To Begin Rehab Assignment
San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (knee) is set to begin a minor league rehab assignment on Tuesday. The 35-year-old has been sidelined since July 16 due to inflammation in his right knee. The expectation is that Crawford will play at least two or three games before returning to the Giants roster. That being said,... Read More
Ke'Bryan Hayes Considered Day-To-Day
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (knee) was a late scratch from Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The good news is, Hayes is considered day-to-day with a minor knee issue, according to manager Derek Shelton. The organization noted that Hayes didn't have any swelling, which is a positive sign. The hope is that Hayes... Read More
Kris Bryant Pulled Early On Sunday
Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (foot) was pulled out early during Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The right-handed slugger has been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis in his left foot. That being said, it sounds like it was renewed soreness in his foot that led him to being taken out of this contest. Fantasy... Read More
Cameron Johnson Wants To Be Late-Game Option
Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Johnson has been working hard to become a reliable option late in games as a ball-dominant player. Johnson mentioned that he focused on other areas once he got into the league. Now, the 26-year-old wants to get back to being a dominant player like he was in high school. It's great... Read More
Coby White Focused On Improving Ball-Handling
Chicago Bulls guard Coby White wants to improve his ball-handling while also adding some muscle this offseason. The hope is that adding muscle will help him on the defensive side of the ball. However, it could be tough for White to find consistent minutes in the Bulls rotation. They have Alex Caruso, Ayo Dosunmu and... Read More
Armoni Brooks Waived By Raptors
Toronto Raptors guard Armoni Brooks has been waived by the organization. The 24-year-old played in 54 games between the Houston Rockets and Raptors last season. He earned himself a two-way contract, but will now be looking for a new team. Brooks averaged over 11 points per game during his rookie season with the Rockets. There... Read More
76ers Being Investigated By The NBA
The Philadelphia 76ers are under investigation by the NBA for possible tampering and early contact. The investigation is centered around their deals with James Harden, Danuel House Jr. and P.J. Tucker. The league will be looking to see if discussions with Harden took place before free agency opened. The All-Star guard took less money, so... Read More
Tyler Johnson Heads To Australia
Free-agent guard Tyler Johnson has decided to leave the NBA and head to Australia. He'll join the Brisbane Bullets and play alongside his former teammate in Aron Baynes. The 30-year-old hasn't been relevant in fantasy hoops for quite some time. Honestly, Johnson hasn't offered much value on the court since his days with the Miami... Read More
Jamison Crowder Listed As Day-To-Day
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Jamison Crowder (back) is currently sidelined due to soreness in his back, according to head coach Sean McDermott. It's not exactly known the full extent of the injury, but McDermott has used soreness as a reason for multiple players who are sitting out. That being said, fantasy managers shouldn't be too... Read More
La'el Collins Has No Timetable
Cincinnati Bengals right tackle La'el Collins (back) reportedly has no timetable to return from the Non-Football injury list. The 28-year-old said his back flared up on him following organized team activities in the spring. The Bengals signed Collins to a three-year deal worth $30 million this offseason. He was expected to be a key piece... Read More
Saquon Barkley Looks Good In Training Camp
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley has reportedly looked good early in training camp. This is a great sign after back-to-back down years for the stud back. Barkley hasn't rushed for 1,000-plus yards since the 2019 campaign, but that could change this season. The Giants have bulked up their offensive line this offseason. Also,... Read More
Wan'Dale Robinson Has Been Impressive In Camp
New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson has been a highly talked about player lately. He was recently seen taking first team reps, which is a bit surprising. Robinson was taken in a second round by the Giants. The Kentucky standout has reportedly been the star of training camp, according to Peter King. That being... Read More
Salvador Perez Blasts Homer In Return
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez returned to the lineup with a bang during Friday's contest against the New York Yankees. The veteran catcher had been sidelined since June 24th due to the fact he needed surgery on his thumb. Now, Perez is back and wasted little time making his presence known. He went 1-for-4... Read More
Connor Brogdon Gets First Save Of The Season
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Connor Brogdon was asked to take the ball during the 10th inning of Friday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Phillies didn't have too many options left with Seranthony Dominguez, Brad Hand, and Jose Alvarado being used already in this contest. That being said, Brogdon was given the chance to close... Read More
Kyle Wright Posts Strong Outing
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright continued his impressive campaign against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday. The 26-year-old went 6 2/3 innings, allowing five hits, and two earned runs in the victory. He was perfect through two innings before Jake McCarthy walked to leadoff the inning. The D-Backs got to him a few times, but... Read More
Kenley Jansen Records 24th Save
Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kenley Jansen didn't make it easy during Friday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The veteran right-hander struck out the first two batters of the inning before things escalated on him. Jansen allowed a triple and two walks to load up the bases with two outs. Luckily, he was able to get... Read More
Craig Kimbrel Escapes During Friday's Outing
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel has not been a reliable option throughout most of the season. On Friday, the veteran reliever was asked to take the ball with a three-run lead against the Colorado Rockies. That quickly turned into a one-run lead for the Dodgers, but Kimbrel managed to close the door. He... Read More
Matthew Dellavedova Signs With Kings
Free-agent guard Matthew Dellavedova is back in the NBA after spending last season with Melbourne United. He'll join the Sacramento Kings on a one-year deal. The veteran guard last played with the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2020-2021 season. He's expected to fill in as the third string guard behind De'Aaron Fox and Davion Mitchell. Dellavedova... Read More
Eric Paschall Signs One-Year Deal
The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed on a one-year deal with forward Eric Paschall. There were rumors recently that Paschall would head to Greece. Clearly, that isn't happening as he'll join Rudy Gobert in Minnesota. The two of them played together in Utah last season. Before that, Paschall played a significant role off the bench with... Read More
Carsen Edwards Could Leave NBA
Free-agent guard Carsen Edwards is in advanced talks with Fenerbache Beko, which is based in Istanbul. The 24-year-old had his rights renounced by the Detroit Pistons. He signed late last season with Detroit, so he only played in four games. The former second round pick spent two years with the Boston Celtics prior to last... Read More
Ian Happ Collects Two Hits In Loss
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ broke up the no-hitter with a leadoff single in the seventh inning. He finished the game 2-for-4 with a run scored in the loss to the San Francisco Giants on Thursday. The 27-year-old has been a hot name as the trade deadline approaches. He's hitting .284/.367/.446 with nine homers, 46... Read More
Yankees Could Trade Joey Gallo To Small-Market Team
New York Yankees outfielder Joey Gallo is likely to be on the move within the next few days. The front office is looking to trade Gallo who has heavily struggled this season. At first, the Yankees were talking to teams such as the San Diego Padres and Texas Rangers. Now, they've decided to target smaller... Read More
Brewers Discussing Ramon Laureano Trade
The Milwaukee Brewers are looking to upgrade in the outfield with the trade deadline looming. That being said, the front office is reportedly discussing trading for Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano. On paper, this seems like a good fit with the Brewers needing another full-time outfielder. Laureano isn't having a great year at the plate,... Read More