Andrew Heaney Continues To Make Progress

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Andrew Heaney (shoulder) could face hitters at extended spring training Sunday. He threw innings off a mound on Thursday and could face live hitters for the first time since mid-April. The 30-year-old continues to make progress but has no clear timetable for a return. He has been sidelined for over a […]

Tony Gonsolin's Start Moved To Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tony Gonsolin will start Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was initially slated to start Friday's contest but was pushed back a day. The 28-year-old has been effective this season, posting a 4-0 record along with 1.62 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, and a 37:16 K: BB across 39 innings in 2022. Fantasy […]

Will Vest Clears COVID Protocols, Rejoins Team Thursday

Detroit Tigers pitcher Will Vest (illness) rejoined the team on Thursday after clearing the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols. He will ramp up his activity and pitch in a rehab game before returning to Detroit's bullpen. The 26-year-old is 1-for-1 in save opportunities while posting a 2.12 ERA, 0.65 WHIP and a 22:4 K:BB […]

Casey Mize Close To Throwing Program

Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize (elbow) hopes to begin a throwing program by next week. Since heading to Lakeland, the 25-year-old has been limited to plyo throws. He lasted two-thirds of an inning in his minor league rehab start for Triple-A Toledo two weeks ago. The Tigers right-hander has been out since suffering a right […]

Colin Poche Secures First Save On Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Colin Poche struck out one over an inning to earn the save during Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Miami Marlins. He entered the ninth inning of Wednesday's game to protect a two-run lead. The southpaw held the Marlins to an unearned run and escaped a jam to earn his first save […]

Joey Gallo Activated From The COVID-19 List On Wednesday

The New York Yankees activated outfielder Joey Gallo from the COVID-19 list on Wednesday. Giancarlo Stanton (calf) heads to the injured list in a corresponding move. Gallo batted sixth and went 0-for-3 in Wednesday's 2-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles. The 28-year-old has struggled in 2022, slashing .171/.287/.324 with five home runs, seven RBI, and […]

Hunter Strickland Notches First Save On Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Strickland allowed one run on a hit and a walk while striking out across an inning to earn the save during Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs. The 33-year-old entered Wednesday's contest in the ninth inning to protect a two-run lead. He retired the first batter he faced but hit […]

Lance Lynn Set For Three Rehab Starts

Chicago White Sox pitcher Lance Lynn (knee) said Wednesday he'll begin a rehab assignment this weekend and make three starts in the minors before returning to the team. He's been sidelined all season after undergoing knee surgery in early April. The 35-year-old threw 40 pitches of live batting practice and planned to throw three innings […]

Ramon Laureano Set For CT Scan Thursday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (hand) said he didn't feel entirely right gripping and swinging the bat pregame and will undergo a CT scan on Thursday. He was initially in Wednesday's lineup as the team's starting right fielder but was a late scratch with a right-hand injury. The 27-year-old underwent x-rays on Sunday after exiting […]

Aaron Civale Lands On The 15-Day Injured List

The Cleveland Guardians placed pitcher Aaron Civale (glute) on the 15-day injured list with a sore left glute. He exited his previous start early against the Detroit Tigers with a left glute cramp. Coming off his best start of the season, throwing 6 1/3 scoreless innings, the 26-year-old will miss the next few weeks. Civale […]

Giancarlo Stanton Exits Early With Calf Tightness

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (calf) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles due to right calf tightness. The 32-year-old went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before exiting. Estevan Florial replaced Stanton in the seventh inning. He will undergo further evaluation and remains day-to-day. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the situation as […]

Chris Sale Throws Another Bullpen Session Tuesday

Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale (ribs) threw another 15-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday, mixing in sliders, changeups, and fastballs. He is expected to throw 25 pitches in a bullpen session on Friday. If everything goes well during Friday's session, he will throw another bullpen session before progressing to live batting practice. The 33-year-old has […]

MRI Comes Back Clean For Taylor Ward

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (neck, shoulder) underwent an MRI on Tuesday, which came back clean. He is available to pinch-hit in Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers, though he hasn't been cleared to throw and cannot yet play the field. The 28-year-old has no structural damage in his neck or shoulder, but his […]

Willy Adames Won't Be Activated This Weekend

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (ankle) participated in batting practice and took grounders but won't be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of this weekend's series against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 26-year-old will continue to ramp up his activity and look to return to action next week. He's been sidelined since May 16th […]

Hunter Renfroe Lands On The 10-Day Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Hunter Renfroe (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a strained right hamstring. The 30-year-old is expected to miss the next 10-14 days. Renfroe's injury came at the wrong time as the outfielder started to heat up at the plate. He slashed .526/.542/.632 with four RBI over his last […]

Jacob deGrom Could Throw Bullpen Session This Weekend

New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) is playing catch from about 100 feet Tuesday and could begin throwing bullpen sessions as early as this weekend. He will continue to build distance and velocity in his throwing program, but there is still no timetable for his return. The 33-year-old underwent an MRI last Monday, which […]

Miguel Rojas Dealing With Calf Tightness

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas (calf) was removed from Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves with left calf tightness. He exited the game early in the top of the seventh inning and was replaced by Erik Gonzalez. The 33-year-old went 0-for-2 before leaving. He has played through a calf issue since May 11th and is […]

Ryan Helsley Notches Second Save On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Ryan Helsley struck out a batter over a perfect inning to earn the save during Saturday's 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Cardinal's primary closer Giovanny Gallegos was unavailable, and St. Louis turned to Helsley for Saturday's save opportunity. The 27-year-old entered the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead and […]

Cole Irvin Will Start Sunday Vs. The Angels

Oakland Athletics pitcher Cole Irvin (shoulder) will start Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels. He missed all of May after being placed on the 10-day injured list with shoulder tendinitis. The southpaw allowed one run on five hits while striking out six during a rehab start with Single-A Stockton. He owns a 2.93 WHIP, 1.16 […]

Bryan Reynolds Blasts Two-Run Shot On Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double in Saturday's loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. He took Cardinals rookie Matthew Liberatore deep in the fifth inning for his fifth long ball of the season. The 27-year-old is starting to heat up at the plate and has collected […]

Zack Britton Throws From 120 Feet

New York Yankees pitcher Zack Britton (elbow) has been throwing from 120 feet and could soon begin pitching from a bullpen mound. He underwent left elbow surgery on September 8th and has been sidelined since. The southpaw started a flat-ground throwing program in February and is throwing from distances of 120 feet. The Yankees are […]

X-Rays Come Back Negative For Ramon Laureano

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (hand) underwent x-rays on his right hand, which turned out negative. He exited Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Angels early after getting hit in the right hand was hit by a pitch in the top of the second inning. According to manager Mark Kotsay, Laureano is day-to-day. With his […]

X-Rays Come Back Negative For Frankie Montas

Oakland Athletics pitcher Frankie Montas (hand) underwent x-rays on his injured hand, which turned out negative. According to manager Mark Kotsay, the A's are optimistic that Montas won't miss a start. The A's right-hander exited Saturday's start against the Los Angeles Angels early after taking a comebacker off his right hand. The 29-year-old allowed one […]

Yandy Diaz Dealing With A Shoulder Strain

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) suffered a shoulder strain during Saturday's 6-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles. The 30-year-old went 1-for-3 with a run scored before exiting in the sixth inning. He was replaced in the game by Isaac Paredes. Diaz will be evaluated on Sunday and is considered day-to-day. Paredes would see […]

Frankie Montas Exits Saturday's Start Early

Oakland Athletics pitcher Frankie Montas (hand) exited Saturday's start against the Los Angeles Angels early after taking a comebacker off his right hand. He was hit in the right hand by a comebacker and ultimately pulled from the game. The 29-year-old allowed one hit while striking out two over 1 2/3 scoreless innings. Montas will […]

Josh Rojas Dealing With A Bruised Hand

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Josh Rojas (hand) exited Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs with a left-hand contusion. He was struck in the hand by a pitch he swung at and struck out on during his only at-bat. The 27-year-old appears to have avoided a significant injury and is day-to-day. Rojas is coming off the best […]

Curt Casali Placed On The 7-Day Concussion IL

San Francisco Giants catcher Curt Casali was placed on the 7-day concussion list on Saturday. He suffered a concussion after being hit by a foul tip on his mask during Friday's loss to the San Diego Padres. The Giants called purchased catcher Michael Papierski's contract from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Luke Williams was […]

Dylan Carlson Exits Early With Hamstring Tightness

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson (hamstring) exited Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with hamstring tightness. He left the contest early after a flyball out in the top of the third inning. The 23-year-old went 1-for-2 before leaving. The severity of Carlson's injury is unknown, and he is day-to-day. Nolan Gorman replaced him in […]

Justin Upton Signs With The Mariners

The Seattle Mariners signed free agent outfielder Justin Upton on Saturday. He was released by the Angels on April 8th and found a new home in Seattle. The 34-year-old slashed .211/.296/.409 with 17 home runs, 41 RBI, and 47 runs over 89 games for the Angels in 2021. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, […]

Jorge Lopez Blows Save Opportunity On Thursday

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jorge Lopez allowed one run on one hit and two walks while striking out three across one inning during Thursday's 9-6 win over the New York Yankees. He entered the eighth frame to protect a one-run lead. The 29-year-old struck out Aaron Hicks to end the inning. He walked Isiah Kiner-Falefa to […]