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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Shane Bieber Won't Require Surgery

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber (elbow) won't require surgery on his right elbow following an MRI exam. The right-hander landed on the 15-day injured list due to elbow and forearm discomfort. The 28-year-old will be shut down from throwing for a couple of weeks. The good news is, Bieber is expected to return this […]

Hunter Harvey Likely Headed To Injured List

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Hunter Harvey (elbow) is likely heading to the injured list, according to manager Dave Martinez. The 28-year-old reliever reported feeling soreness in his forearm after Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The assumption is that Harvey will undergo an MRI exam to determine the severity of the injury. Fantasy managers […]

Liover Peguero To Be Recalled On Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Liover Peguero is expected to be called up from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday. The 22-year-old is slashing 260/.333/.462 with 13 homers, 39 RBI and 21 stolen bases across 76 games in the minors this season. Peguero made his MLB debut with the Pirates last season, but only played in one game. He's […]

Michael Brantley Able To Run The Bases

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder) was able to run the bases prior to Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. There is still no word on when Brantley might begin a minor league rehab assignment. He hasn't played at all this season and would need an extended period of time to get ready in […]

Jose Altuve Will Travel With Team

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (oblique) will travel with the team for their upcoming road trip to Colorado. The 33-year-old was seen running the bases prior to Sunday's game. He appears to be making progress, but not as quickly as the organization was hoping he would. It's unclear when or if Altuve is going […]

Trevor Rogers Not Throwing Yet

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Trevor Rogers (lat/biceps) continues to slowly work his way back onto the mound. The left-hander has resumed active range of motion in his right shoulder, but still isn't cleared to throw yet. He was originally placed on the injured list in late April due to a biceps strain in his throwing […]

Brent Rooker Not In The Lineup Saturday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins. This appears to be a routine rest day for the 28-year-old slugger. This season, Rooker is slashing .246/.342/.481 with 16 home runs and 44 RBI in 71 games. On Saturday, Seth Brown will function as the designated […]

Jose Miranda Placed On Injured List

Minnesota Twins third baseman Jose Miranda (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. The 25-year-old has been sidelined the last couple of weeks in an attempt to help his shoulder injury. The organization has finally decided to place Miranda on the injured list due to a right shoulder impingement. They haven't […]

Brian Anderson Remains Out On Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Brian Anderson (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. The 30-year-old was a late scratch on Friday due to back discomfort. It appears Anderson is still dealing with the issue, so he'll sit out at least one more game. Andruw Monasterio will cover third […]

Tommy Pham To Sit Out On Saturday

New York Mets outfielder Tommy Pham is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 35-year-old slugger has been battling a strained groin, so possibly this is the Mets easing him back into action. Regardless, Pham will sit this one out, so DJ Stewart will cover left field and […]

Starling Marte Scratched On Saturday

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (illness) has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was scheduled to bat sixth and play right field, but will end up sitting this one out due to an illness. DJ Stewart will cover right field, while Jeff McNeil is […]

Rowdy Tellez Expected To Return On Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez (forearm) is expected to make his return from the injured list on Tuesday. The 28-year-old has been out since July 5 due to inflammation in his right forearm. It doesn't sound like Tellez is going to require a rehab assignment. That means, Tellez should be back in the Brewers […]

Kyle Freeland Lands On 15-Day Injured List

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland (shoulder) has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to July 11. The left-hander suffered a right-shoulder subluxation while diving for a bunt during Sunday's game. The organization has not given a timetable for Freeland's return. Fantasy managers will have to stay tuned for another update on his […]

Brian Anderson Scratched On Friday

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Brian Anderson (back) has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. The right-handed slugger has been pulled from the lineup due to lower back discomfort. Andruw Monasterio will cover third base and bat sixth versus right-hander Graham Ashcraft. The assumption is that this is […]

Shane Bieber To Undergo MRI

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber (elbow) won't make his start on Monday, according to manager Terry Francona. The right-hander has been experiencing irritation in his elbow and forearm over the last few weeks. The 28-year-old has been struggling lately and been kept on a low pitch count because of the injury. Bieber underwent an […]

Matt Moore Activated From Injured List

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Matt Moore (oblique) has been activated from the 15-day injured list on Friday. The left-hander has been sidelined since May due to an oblique issue. Before landing on the shelf, he had registered a brilliant 1.44 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 21/7 K/BB ratio across 25 innings. The 34-year-old is expected […]

Zach Neto Activated And Starting On Friday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Zach Neto (oblique) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. The 22-year-old has been sidelined since mid-June due to an oblique strain. On the season, he's hitting .259/.338/.431 with six home runs, 22 RBI, and five stolen bases in 52 games. He'll cover shortstop and bat leadoff versus […]