Nathan Eovaldi Lands On 15-Day Injured List

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (back) has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive June 9. The expectation was that Eovaldi would be able to make a start this week. Obviously, that won't be the case as the 32-year-old continues to deal with lower back inflammation. This is a blow to fantasy […]

Michael Kopech Removed Due To Injury

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech (knee) was forced to exit early during Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers. He was pulled after 12 pitches due to an apparent knee issue. The organization is calling the issue right knee discomfort, so hopefully he won't miss any starts. The 26-year-old has been excellent this season […]

Zack Thompson To Make First Start On Monday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Zack Thompson is scheduled to make his first career start against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. The 24-year-old has only made one appearance since joining the big league roster. He allowed one run during four innings of work in his MLB debut. The expectation is that Thompson will be on […]

Avisail Garcia Scratched Due To Minor Injury

Miami Marlins outfielder Avisail Garcia (hand) was scratched during Sunday's game against the Houston Astros. The 30-year-old outfielder sat this one out due to left hand inflammation. He's not expected to land on the injured list, but could very well miss a few games due to this issue. Garcia is hitting .223/.264/.293 with three homers, […]

Starling Marte To Return On Sunday

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (quad) will return to the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. This is his first time being in the lineup since leaving during Tuesday's game. Marte will start in right field and bat second versus lefty Patrick Sandoval. He's slashing .277/.316/.441 with seven homers, 33 […]

Luis Urias Could Miss Time

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Luis Urias (hamstring) was pulled out early during Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals. He was able to move around fine in the clubhouse, but that doesn't guarantee that he won't miss time. Manager Craig Counsell mentioned that the organization is going to take a wait-and-see approach with Urias. The team will […]

Kenley Jansen Locks Down Another Save

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kenley Jansen was able to make quick work of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. The 34-year-old got Yu Chang and Michael Perez to fly out before striking out Jake Suwinski to end the game, This performance notched Jansen's 17th save of the season. He carries a 3.38 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and […]

Dany Jimenez Blows Save On Friday

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Dany Jimenez was unable to hold the lead during Friday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. It's a shame because Paul Blackburn went eight shutout innings before handing the ball over to Jimenez. Sadly, Jimenez allowed three runs and took the loss during Friday's contest. He has allowed 12 runs over his […]

Paul Blackburn Tosses Gem On Friday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Paul Blackburn made easy work of the Cleveland Guardians during Friday's contest. The 28-year-old went eight innings, four hits allowed, and three strikeouts in a no-decision. Blackburn went eight shutout innings, but Dany Jimenez blew the 2-0 lead in the ninth inning. This is the fifth time that Blackburn has gone […]

Rhys Hoskins Blasts Two Homers

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins had a big day at the plate during Friday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The young slugger went 3-for-4 with two home runs and two RBI in the 7-5 win. These two blasts puts Hoskins at 11 home runs on the season, but is posting a disappointing .230 batting […]

George Springer Collects Three Hits

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer put together a fantastic performance against the Detroit Tigers on Friday. The 32-year-old slugger went 3-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in the 10-1 victory. Springer drew a walk to start the day and it only got better from there. He's now hitting .282/.354/.538 to go along […]

Otto Porter Jr. To Start In Game 4

Golden State Warriors forward Otto Porter Jr. (foot) will be in the starting five for Friday's Game 4 against the Boston Celtics. The veteran forward was cleared for the game after dealing with a foot issue. He'll jump into the starting lineup for the first time during this postseason. The Warriors went 10-5 during the […]

Christian Wood Could Be Traded

Houston Rockets center Christian Wood is expected to be on the trade block this offseason. The 27-year-old is heading into his final year of his contract, which is worth $14.3 million. Duke power forward Paolo Banchero appears to be on the Rockets radar with the No. 3 overall pick. There is no doubting that Wood […]

Brandon Ingram Has Surgery

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (finger) underwent successful surgery on Friday. He originally suffered a right finger injury in late April. Ingram mentioned he was fine, but has decided to undergo surgery. The recovery time is considered six-to-eight weeks, so he should be ready around August. Fantasy managers shouldn't be concerned about Ingram missing […]

Andre Iguodala To Play In Game 4

Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (knee) is available for Friday's Game 4 against the Boston Celtics. He was available for Game 3, but only ended up playing two minutes. The veteran forward continues to deal with right knee inflammation, so possibly that was why he only saw two minutes. Regardless, it's unlikely that Iguodala […]

Robert Williams III Available For Game 4

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) is officially available for Friday's Game 4 against the Golden State Warriors. He mentioned that he's feeling good after logging in 26 minutes during Wednesday's contest. It sounds like Williams plans to play through the left knee soreness. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried considering Williams played extremely […]

Garrett Whitlock Dealing With An Injury

Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock (hip) has been dealing with an injury for recent weeks. This hip tightness could explain why Whitlock has been inconsistent throughout the season. The Red Sox have been using Whitlock in the starting rotation with their starters being banged up. However, he could return to the bullpen once Chris […]

Mike Zunino Expected To Be Placed On Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino (shoulder) is expected to be placed on the injured list. He has dealt with a shoulder issue since late spring training. It's uncertain whether or not this injury is related to that. Rene Pinto is expected to join the big league roster as Zunino's replacement. However, Francisco Mejia is […]

Mike Trout Plans To Return On Friday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (hip) plans to get back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Mets. He exited early during Tuesday's game and hasn't played since then. He took swings in the batting cage on Thursday, so it sounds like Trout is making progress. The superstar outfielder plans […]

Chris Sale Could Return As Reliever

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (ribs) could possibly return as a relief pitcher, according to pitching coach Dave Bush. Sale is set to face live hitters on Friday for the first time since suffering his rib injury three months ago. It sounds like we're at the point where Sale needs to face live […]

Chris Okey Recalled On Friday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Chris Okey has been recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Friday. This doesn't come as a surprise after Tyler Stephenson (thumb) was placed on the 10-day injured list. The organization expects Stephenson to miss roughly a month of action. In the meantime, Aramis Garcia and Okey will split up the duties behind home […]

Brandon Crawford Could Play Wednesday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (quad) will test out his quad injury before Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. He was pulled for Tuesday's game due to quad tightness. This sounds like a minor issue, so hopefully Crawford can avoid a trip to the injured list. Crawford might miss Wednesday's game, but this shouldn't […]

Joe Ryan To Make Minor League Start On Thursday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan will make a minor league rehab start on Thursday with Triple-A St. Paul. The right-hander has been sidelined since May 25 due to COVID-19. The Twins are likely going to wait and see how Ryan feels after Thursday's outing before taking the next step. Although, the 25-year-old appears to […]

Mitch Haniger Cleared To Begin Hitting

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (ankle) has been cleared to begin hitting in the batting cage. This is encouraging news as Haniger works his way back from a Grade 2 ankle sprain. He has not done any running yet, which is likely one of the final steps in his recovery process. The hope is that […]

Brandon Drury Scratched On Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Brandon Drury (Achilles) has been scratched from Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The hope is that this isn't the type of injury that is going to sideline Drury for an extended period of time. This season, Drury is slashing .266/.326/.514 with 11 homers and 30 RBI in 47 games. Matt […]

Wade Miley Could Pitch This Weekend

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Wade Miley (shoulder) could take the mound this weekend, according to manager David Ross. The veteran left-hander is eligible to come off the injured list on Friday. Prior to landing on the injured list, Miley registered a 3.38 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 10/7 K/BB ratio over 16 innings. He could be […]

Aaron Rodgers To Finish His Career In Green Bay?

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will reportedly finish his career as a member of the organization. He has won back-to-back MVPs and appears to be in a good place with the organization. Rodgers signed a $150 million extension with the Packers this offseason. He also reportedly knew that wide receiver Davante Adams was going […]

DaeSean Hamilton To Undergo Surgery

Houston Texans wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton (knee) will undergo knee surgery, but is expected to return at some point this season. He suffered a non-contact injury during OTA workouts. Luckily, the injury isn't believed to be a torn ACL, which is good news. The 27-year-old was released by the Denver Broncos in March after missing […]

Alex Cobb Placed On 15-Day Injured List

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Cobb (neck) has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to June 4. He was scratched during his last scheduled start on Friday versus the Miami Marlins. The veteran right-hander will get an extended break to recover from a neck strain. He has a rough 5.73 ERA this […]

Tarik Skubal Scratched On Tuesday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal has been scratched as the starter for Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The forecast isn't great, so the Tigers don't want to risk a short outing from their best starting pitcher. Right-hander Wily Peralta will make the start on Tuesday. Skubal will move back and make the start […]