Brandon Crawford Signs Two-Year Contract Extension

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford signed a two-year contract extension worth $32 million, Giants beat reporter Alex Pavlovic reported on Friday. The three-time Gold Glove recipient and three-time World Series champion has been a key piece to San Francisco's offensive success this season and is only heating up. Over his last seven games, Crawford... Read More

Marwin Gonzalez Designated For Assignment

Boston Red Sox utility player Marwin Gonzalez was designated for assignment on Friday ahead of the team's three-game homestand against the Baltimore Orioles. The move corresponds with the Red Sox activating trade deadline acquisition Kyle Schwarber from the injured list. Gonzalez missed a chunk of time after the All-Star break with a hamstring injury. The... Read More

Alex Verdugo Back From Leave, Batting Second On Friday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo (paternity leave) is back in the lineup batting second on Friday against Spenser Watkins and the visiting Baltimore Orioles. The 25-year-old lefty missed games earlier in the week due to being on paternity leave. Prior to that, he went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 2-1 victory... Read More

Tanner Muse Set To Make NFL Debut In Raiders Preseason Opener

Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Tanner Muse is set to make his NFL debut in Saturday's preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks. The 24-year-old Clemson product missed his entire rookie campaign due to a toe injury. It's difficult to say right now exactly how much fantasy value Muse brings to the table given he hasn't played... Read More

Gerald McCoy Ready To Start First Season With Raiders

Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Gerald McCoy is preparing for his eleventh NFL season and his first with the Silver and Black. The six-time Pro-Bowler hasn't played since 2019 after being sidelined with a preseason quadricep injury but has impressed thus far in training camp. The former first-round pick registered 54.5 sacks in his nine... Read More

Case Cookus Could Get Play Time Early This Preseason

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Case Cookus could see some play time early on this preseason with Marcus Mariota currently questionable -- at least for the opener this Saturday -- with a sore leg. Vegas just signed Cookus this past week following his release from the Minnesota Vikings. Yet to play under center at the NFL... Read More

Marcus Mariota Questionable To Play In Preseason Opener

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota (leg) is "questionable" to play in Saturday's preseason opener against the visiting Seattle Seahawks. Mariota was conspicuously absent from training camp over the past week, with coach Jon Gruden revealing on Friday the backup QB is suffering from a sore leg. The former Heisman Trophy winner has said he... Read More

Josh Harrison Out Of A's Lineup Wednesday

Oakland A's infielder Josh Harrison (hand) was not in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Cleveland Indians. Harrison exited Tuesday's 4-3 win after being hit on the hand by a pitch. Initial x-rays on Harrison's hand came back negative but he should still be considered day-to-day at this point. The 32-year-old righty is slashing .293/.362/.432... Read More

Fernando Tatis Jr. Expected To Rejoin Team Over The Weekend

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder) is expected to be activated from the injured list over the weekend while the team is visiting the Arizona Diamondbacks, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reported Wednesday. Tatis Jr. has been sidelined since July 31 with left shoulder inflammation and has slowly been ramping up... Read More

Josh Hader Nearing Return From COVID IL Stint

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Josh Hader (COVID-19) is expected to be cleared to play in Thursday's series finale against the Chicago Cubs. Hader was placed on the 10-day injured list last week after being one of a handful of Brewers players to test positive for COVID-19. Fantasy managers will no doubt be happy to have... Read More

Francisco Lindor Takes Batting Practice On Wednesday

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (oblique) took batting practice on Wednesday, Newsday Sports reported. This marks the first time the 27-year-old switch-hitter has taken BP since being sidelined with a Grade 2 oblique strain in mid-July. Lindor's on-field activities have accelerated in preparation for his return, although there is still no exact timetable set... Read More

Mookie Betts Back On Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. The 28-year-old has missed the last three games with a hip injury and had only been back in the lineup for five games after a previous hip injury sidelined him in late July. Despite having an injury-filled campaign, Betts... Read More

Matt Barnes Getting Time Off After Rough Stretch

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes will get a couple of days off, manager Alex Cora told the press on Wednesday. The 33-year-old closer capped off a tough stretch of games by taking the loss on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays, allowing four runs on two hits and two walks in two-thirds of... Read More

Mark Canha In A's Lineup Wednesday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha (eye) is in the lineup on Wednesday and batting leadoff against Cal Quantrill and the Cleveland Indians. Canha left in the 10th inning of Tuesday's 4-3 A's win with right eye irritation. The 32-year-old righty has had difficulty heating up since returning from injury last month, only hitting .179/.324/.214 with... Read More

Kyle Schwarber Could Start Rehab Stint On Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Kyle Schwarber (hamstring, groin) could start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, manager Alex Cora told the press on Wednesday. Schwarber was originally sidelined in early July with a right hamstring strain then experienced a setback due to tightness in his left groin. The 28-year-old is slashing .253/.340/.570 with... Read More

Andrew McCutchen Activated From IL, In Wednesday's Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen (knee) has been activated from the 10-day injured list and will be in the lineup on Wednesday against David Price and the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers. McCutchen was sidelined over a week ago with knee soreness but appears to have had a speedy recovery. His return is good news for... Read More

Daniel Hudson Throws Live BP On Monday

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Daniel Hudson (illness) threw a live batting practice on Monday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reported. The 34-year-old right-hander was acquired from the Washington Nationals at the trade deadline but has been quarantining after testing positive for COVID-19. Hudson had a solid season for Washington, posting a 4-1 record with a... Read More

Fernando Tatis Jr. Hits On Field, Continues Recovery

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder) hit on the field on Monday for the first time since being placed on the 10-day injured list, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reported. Tatis Jr. has been sidelined since July 31 after he made an awkward slide into third base that resulted in left... Read More

Bobby Bradley Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Cleveland Indians first baseman Bobby Bradley (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday retroactive to August 7. Bradley came out of Friday's 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners with a left knee strain and it is unclear how soon he will return. Owen Miller will continue filling in at first base and... Read More

Gio Urshela Has Setback In Hamstring Recovery

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela (hamstring) experienced a setback in his recovery from a hamstring strain, Pete Caldera of USA Today reported Monday. Yankees skipper Aaron Boone added Urshela is not expected to return for this weekend's series against the Chicago White Sox. Tyler Wade will fill in at third base and bat... Read More

Andrew Benintendi Returns To Royals Lineup On Monday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi (shoulder) will return to the lineup batting fifth and playing left field on Monday against Jameson Taillon and the visiting New York Yankees. Benintendi exited last Tuesday's game with a left shoulder strain and was considered day-to-day. The 27-year-old left fielder is having an up-and-down season for KC, hitting... Read More

Alex Avila Could Meet Nationals During Road Trip

Washington Nationals catcher Alex Avila (calves) is expected to join the team on the road this weekend while they play the Atlanta Braves, Washington Post writer Jesse Dougherty reported on Friday. Avila has been sidelined with bilateral calf strains since early July and could still need more time to work out with the team before... Read More

Fernando Tatis Jr. Hitting In Batting Cage, Nearing Return

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder) has been hitting in the batting cage and could start hitting on the field soon, manager Jayce Tingler told the press on Friday. The 22-year-old slugger was placed on the 10-day injured list on July 31 with left shoulder inflammation after he made an awkward slide into... Read More

Niko Goodrum On Track To Be Activated From IL Next Week

Detroit Tigers utility infielder Niko Goodrum (calf) is "on track" to finish his rehab assignment this weekend and be activated this Tuesday, Chris McCosky of the Detroit News reported on Friday. Goodrum was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to July 15 with a left calf strain and has been slowly making his way... Read More

Mark Canha Moves To Right Field On Friday Against Rangers

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha will play right field and bat leadoff on Friday against right-handed pitcher Mike Foltynewicz and the visiting Texas Rangers. Oakland's outfield was shuffled after centerfielder Ramon Laureano was suspended 80 games after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs. Canha has been solid for fantasy managers when healthy this season, slashing .249/.347/.443... Read More

Orioles Activate Richie Martin From Injured List

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Richie Martin (wrist) has been activated from the injured list ahead of their game against the New York Yankees on Monday. The 26-year-old hasn't played at the MLB level since 2019 and has most recently missed over two months because of a broken left wrist. Martin doesn't hold much fantasy value with... Read More

David Dahl Designated For Assignment

Texas Rangers outfielder David Dahl was designated for assignment on Monday, the team reported. The 27-year-old is hitting .210/.247/.322 on the season with four home runs, 18 RBI, and two stolen bases on 43 hits. Once an exciting prospect in the Colorado Rockies organization, Dahl has been plagued by injuries throughout his career and has... Read More

Shohei Ohtani Throws Bullpen Session On Monday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (thumb) threw a bullpen session on Monday, Jeff Fletcher of the Southern California News Group reported. Angels manager Joe Maddon said Ohtani could potentially start on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers if he feels good after the bullpen session. The 27-year-old ace has been dealing with a sore... Read More

Jake Fraley Activated From Injured List

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley (COVID-19) has been activated from the injured list and will bat sixth on Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Fraley tested positive for COVID-19 on July 18 and played a post-quarantine rehab stint for Triple-A Tacoma prior to his return to Seattle's lineup. The 26-year-old is hitting .237/.409/.439 on the... Read More

Brandon Nimmo Back In The Mets Lineup Monday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (hamstring) is back in the lineup batting leadoff and playing centerfield on Monday against southpaw Jesus Luzardo and the Miami Marlins. Nimmo was pulled during the sixth inning of Friday's 6-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds after experiencing a pinching feeling in his hamstring, then went 0-for-1 off the... Read More