Nate Pearson Making Progress

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Nate Pearson (sports hernia) recently completed a simulated game and is progressing in his recovery from a sports hernia. He's been sidelined since mid-June and is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo soon. Pearson is building up as a reliever and could return to the big leagues sometime […]

Clint Frazier Takes Live BP On Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (eye, head) took live batting practice at the team's complex Wednesday. He's been sidelined since June 30 due to dizziness. This is a step in the right direction for Frazier and he will begin a rehab assignment soon after resuming baseball activities. It's been a tough year for Frazier, […]

Mike Yastrzemski Scratched Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (hamstring) was scratched from Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks with a tight right hamstring. The severity of Yastrzemski's hamstring injury is unknown at this time, and he's considered day-to-day. Fantasy managers should remove the 30-year-old from their lineups. Thairo Estrada replaces Yastrzemski and will handle right field duties […]

Jimmy Nelson Placed On The Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Jimmy Nelson (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list with right elbow inflammation on Wednesday. He returned from the injured list on July 25 and tossed three innings before landing on the shelf again. The severity of Nelson's injury is unknown at this time, and he's considered day-to-day. The 32-year-old […]

Levine Toilolo Tears Achilles

New York Giants tight end Levine Toilolo (Achilles) suffered a torn Achilles during Wednesday's practice and will miss the entire 2021 season. He was carted off the field and later diagnosed with a torn Achilles. The 30-year-old was mainly used as a blocking tight end last season, hauling in five catches on six targets for […]

Nelson Cruz Absent From Wednesday’s Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Nelson Cruz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. The 41-year-old is hitting .184 (7-for-38) with two home runs, three RBI, and 12 strikeouts since being acquired by the Rays on July 23. Cruz will get a breather on Wednesday. Austin Meadows is batting fourth […]

Luis Patino Tagged With The Loss Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Luis Patino (2-3) allowed three earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out three across five innings during Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Seattle Mariners. He was tagged with his third loss of the season. The 21-year-old was hurt by the long ball and served up a pair […]

Randy Arozarena Homers Again On Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena went 3-for-4 with a solo home run during Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Seattle Mariners. He took Yusei Kikuchi deep in the first inning for his 16th long ball of the season. The 2020 ALCS MVP has now homered in back-to-back games. Arozarena is locked in at the plate […]

Kenny Golladay's Hamstring Injury Reportedly Not Serious

New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay's hamstring injury is reportedly not believed to be serious. He will undergo more tests on Wednesday, but "preliminary indications" are positive. The former Detroit Lion exited Tuesday's practice early with a hamstring issue and is considered day-to-day. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the situation, and more of […]

Todd Davis Placed On Reserve/Retired List

The New York Giants placed linebacker Todd Davis on the reserve/retired list Tuesday. The 29-year-old called it a career on Tuesday. "I had to work hard to get to a certain point in my career, and it felt like people were asking me to start all over," said Davis. "It's time for me to move […]

Blake Martinez Activated From COVID List

New York Giants linebacker Blake Martinez was activated from the reserve/COVID list Tuesday. He was cleared to rejoin his teammates after spending a about a week on the COVID list. Martinez led the Giants with 151 tackles last season to go along with 3.0 sacks, one interception, and two forced fumbles across 16 games in […]

Kadarius Toney Logs First Practice Tuesday

New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney is practicing for the first time at training camp on Tuesday. He was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list last week and had been cleared to take the field. The Giants reportedly will "take it slow" to integrate Toney into practices. Toney was catching passes, running drills, and fielding […]

Giants Will Work Out Josh Doctson This Week

Free-agent wide receiver Josh Doctson will work out for the New York Giants this week. The former first-round pick last played in the NFL for the Minnesota Vikings in 2019, appearing in one game without recording a catch. Doctson opted out of the 2020 season and was released by the New York Jets in May. […]

Chris Archer Removed From Sunday’s Rehab Start

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Chris Archer (forearm) was removed from Sunday's rehab start with Triple-A Durham due to hip soreness. The 32-year-old allowed three unearned runs on two hits and no walks across one inning before exiting after 31 pitches. He was expected to throw around 75 pitches on Sunday but was removed from the […]

Randy Arozarena Goes Yard On Monday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena went 2-for-3 with a solo home run during Monday's 8-2 loss to the Seattle Mariners. He took Chris Flexen deep in the fourth inning for his 15th long ball of the season. The 26-year-old has been an offensive force recently and has now logged eight multi-hit efforts in each […]

Michael Wacha Surrenders Six Runs In Monday’s Loss

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Michael Wacha (2-3) allowed six earned runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out three across four innings during Monday's 8-2 loss to the Seattle Mariners. He was tagged with his third loss of the season. Wacha cruised through the first two frames before yielding five runs in the […]

Saquon Barkley “Making A Lot Of Strides”

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (knee) is "making a lot of strides," per head coach Joe Judge. "Very pleased with where Barkley's at," Judge said. "He's mirroring our practices to build up confidence for when he returns." Barkley has shown "tangible progress" while doing rehab work. He is running routes, cutting hard, and […]

Alfred Morris Officially Signs With The Giants

Free-agent running back Alfred Morris re-signed with the New York Giants on Monday. The 32-year-old had modest success last season and had averaged 4.2 yards per carry. He logged 55 carries for 238 rushing yards and one touchdown over nine games for the Giants in 2020. Morris will compete for a spot on the Giants […]

Matt Wisler Notches First Save

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Matt Wisler allowed two hits while striking out one over a scoreless inning to earn the save during Sunday's 3-2 win over the Red Sox. He entered the game in the ninth inning and retired 3-of-5 batters faced to earn his first career save. The Rays turned to Wisler and not […]

Shane McClanahan Fans Seven In Sunday’s Win

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan (5-4) allowed one earned run on four hits and two walks while striking out seven across six innings, earning the win during Sunday's 3-2 victory over the Red Sox. The 24-year-old limited the Red Sox offense to four hits, and his only mistake was surrendering a solo shot to […]

Brandon Lowe Blasts 23rd Home Run

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer during Sunday's 3-2 win over the Red Sox. He took Nick Pivetta deep in the bottom of the third inning for his 23rd long ball of the season. The 27-year-old leads the Rays in home runs and owns a career-high 12.9 BB percentage […]

Ryan Yarbrough Yields Five Runs In No-Decision

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Yarbrough allowed five runs on four hits and one walk while striking out four across five innings during Saturday's 9-5 win over the Red Sox. He did not factor into the decision. The southpaw was hurt by the long ball and served up a pair of two two-run homers to […]

Wander Franco Triples, Drives In Two Runs Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Wander Franco went 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run scored during Saturday's 9-5 win over the Red Sox. The rookie phenom hit an RBI triple in the sixth inning to give the Rays a 6-5 lead. He later tacked on an RBI single in the eighth frame for […]

Francisco Mejia Drives In Four Runs On Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Francisco Mejia went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI during Saturday's 9-5 win over the Red Sox. He had a big day at the plate on Saturday by driving in four runs with a two-run homer in the fourth inning and a two-run single in the eighth frame. The […]

Ji-Man Choi Homers In Saturday’s Win

Tampa Bay Rays' first baseman Ji-Man Choi went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI, and two strikeouts during Saturday's 9-5 win over the Red Sox. He belted a two-run shot off Nathan Eovaldi in the first inning to put the Rays on the scoreboard. It was his eighth long ball of the season. The […]

Todd Davis Signs With The Giants

Free-agent linebacker Todd Davis signed with the New York Giants on Saturday. He was cut by the Denver Broncos at the end of 2020 training camp and signed with the Minnesota Vikings in Week 3 of last season. The 30-year-old racked up 35 tackles (16 solo) and one sack over 11 games in 2020. Davis […]

Chris Paddack Lands On The 10-Day Injured List

San Diego Padres pitcher Chris Paddack (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left oblique. The move was retroactive to July 28. He's struggled this season, owning an uninspiring 5.13 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and 90 strikeouts across 93 innings in 2021. It's unclear exactly how much time Paddack will miss, but […]

Trevor Williams Will Debut With Triple-A Syracuse Saturday

New York Mets pitcher Trevor Williams will make his organization debut with Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday. He will remain in the rotation in the minors as a "stretched-out" option, ready to step in if the Mets need him. Williams was acquired by New York at the MLB trade deadline but optioned to Triple-A Syracuse shortly […]

Raimel Tapia Not Expected To Be Placed On The Injured List

Colorado Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia (toe) is not expected to go on the 10-day injured list with a sprained big toe. He's "in a lot of discomfort," said manager Bud Black. The 27-year-old sprained his big toe during Friday's 9-4 win over the Padres. Tapia is expected to miss 2-to-3 days and should return to […]

Clayton Kershaw Dealing With “Residual Soreness”

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) is dealing with some residual soreness from his last simulated game and is not expected to throw Sunday. He is scheduled to throw a simulated game on Sunday, but this could get pushed back due to the residual soreness. The Dodgers are not considering it a setback. Kershaw […]