Mark Payton Traded To New York

The Mets acquired outfielder Mark Payton from the Reds on Saturday. The 29-year-old was dealt for cash and will head to Syracuse for a stint in Triple-A. He hasn't done much during his limited appearances in Cincinnati this season, batting .182 while racking up four hits in 22 at-bats. Payton may find time in the […]

Drew Smyly Exits Against Phillies

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Drew Smyly (knee) exited Saturday's matchup against Philadelphia. The 32-year-old southpaw lasted just four innings before leaving with left knee pain, allowing three hits while striking out three batters. Smyly was replaced by Josh Tomlin, with more on the veteran's status likely to come sometime soon.

Mitch White Recalled From Oklahoma City

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Mitch White was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday. He will take the place of Jimmie Sherfy (elbow), who is currently on the 10-day injured list because of elbow inflammation. The 26-year-old has a 3.93 ERA throughout 13 appearances on the big league bump this season. Nonetheless, he doesn't […]

Jimmie Sherfy Lands On Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Jimmie Sherfy (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list. The 29-year-old right-hander is currently dealing with elbow inflammation, unfortunate news considering he was recently claimed off waivers. Nonetheless, Sherfy hasn't played well during his brief tenure in L.A. so far, currently sitting on a 4.15 ERA throughout four outings […]

Brandon Drury Recalled From Syracuse

New York Mets infielder Brandon Drury was recalled from Triple-A on Saturday. Drury will provide bench depth, although there is a chance for a more prominent role if injuries pop up somewhere down the line. He struggled initially during his initial run with the big club but began to turn things around in May by […]

Jeff McNeil Not An Injury List Candidate

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (leg) was scratched from the starting lineup on Saturday against the Blue Jays. The 29-year-old continues to deal with left leg muscle fatigue, an ailment that has kept him out since exiting Wednesday's matchup against the Cincinnati Reds. Fortunately, McNeil isn't being considered for a spot on the […]

Brendan Rodgers Out Again On Saturday

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers isn't starting during Saturday's matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Rodgers didn't play on Friday either, although not much has been revealed as to why. Garrett Hampson will enter the starting lineup once again, with the 26-year-old compiling a hit and two runs during the series opener against L.A. […]

Alejo Lopez Recalled From Louisville

Cincinnati Reds infielder Alejo Lopez was recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Friday. Lopez played sparingly for the big club this season but fared relatively well, compiling five hits and three runs throughout 17 at-bats. Although the 25-year-old isn't expected to see consistent playing time, he is someone to keep an eye on moving ahead, primarily […]

Alex Cobb Exits Friday’s Game Against Twins

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Alex Cobb exited Friday's matchup against the Twins. It's unknown why he left, although he was escorted off the mound with a trainer before starting the sixth inning. The 33-year-old has been an effective fantasy option, currently owning a 7-3 record along with a 3.96 ERA and 80 strikeouts. More […]

Jeff McNeil Likely Out On Saturday

New York Mets infielder Jeff McNeil (leg) is unlikely to start on Saturday against the Blue Jays. He wasn't available on Friday either as he continues to deal with left leg muscle fatigue. Although he is technically not injured, skipper Luis Rojas indicated that the team would take a cautious approach before allowing him to […]

Gary Sanchez Leaves Game With Back Spasms

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (back) exited Friday's matchup against the Boston Red Sox. The veteran had the plug pulled in the sixth inning because of back spasms, an unfortunate development considering how well he has played lately, smacking three dingers throughout the last seven games. Sanchez was replaced behind the dish by Rob […]

Robert Stock Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

New York Mets relief pitcher Robert Stock (hamstring) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Friday. The right-handed veteran recently landed on the 10-day version only a few days ago because of a hamstring strain. However, with the Metropolitans' recent acquisition of Rich Hill, a spot on the roster had to be opened up. […]

Brad Wieck Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brad Wieck (illness) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Friday. The 29-year-old southpaw is currently dealing with an irregular heartbeat, an ailment he was also plagued with last season. During his brief appearances on the bump for the Cubs this season, he has been a reliable bullpen option, logging […]

Nick Anderson Sent For Rehab Assignment

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Nick Anderson (elbow) was sent to the FCL on Friday to begin his rehab assignment. It's unknown how long the 31-year-old righty will be at the complex. However, it's still positive news after he has missed the entire season so far because of a partially torn UCL. Anderson finished the […]

Chris Mazza Heading Back To Durham

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Chris Mazza is heading back to Durham. Mazza's most recent big-league stint didn't last long as he just got the call to report on Wednesday. The 31-year-old has a 6.60 ERA throughout eight games this season, which isn't good by any means. Nonetheless, he doesn't have any fantasy value, so […]

Brooks Kriske Demoted On Friday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Brooks Kriske was sent packing back to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday. The demotion isn't a surprise, especially after his horrendous performance on Thursday against the Boston Red Sox. The 27-year-old is currently sitting on a 10.80 ERA throughout seven big league appearances this year, so he can be dropped in all […]

Evan Longoria Making Progress

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (shoulder) has begun hitting progression and other baseball activities. The veteran has been on the 60-day injured list because of a left shoulder sprain, which is unfortunate considering he was batting .280 before going down with the injury. Longoria is eligible to return sometime in August, so fantasy […]

Sammy Long Felt Good After Recent Pen Session

San Francisco Giants pitcher Sammy Long (back) felt good after throwing another bullpen session on Thursday, logging 30 pitches in total. The lefty has been out since the start of July because of a back strain, so it seems like things are moving in the right direction. However, the 26-year-old has struggled this year, posting […]

Jaylin Davis Heading To Triple-A

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jaylin Davis (hamstring) will report to Triple-A over the weekend to begin his rehab assignment. Davis has been out for a few weeks because of a Grade 1 hamstring strain, so it appears as if he is very close to possibly making it back to the big club. Davis also battled […]

Aaron Sanchez Makes Another Rehab Start

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (biceps) took a beating during his latest rehab start for Triple-A Sacramento. The 29-year-old logged just over five innings of service against Tacoma, allowing five runs off of eight hits while striking out four batters. Although things obviously could have gone better, the righty is moving in the […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Leaves Friday’s Contest

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez exited Friday's contest against the New York Yankees. The lefty lasted only one inning before his premature exit. However, it's unknown exactly what he is dealing with, so fantasy managers may have to wait for an explanation. He was subsequently replaced by Phillips Valdez, with more information on […]

John Collins Receives Qualifying Offer From Hawks

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins received a $7.7 million qualifying offer from the team on Thursday, making him a restricted free agent. Collins played relatively well last season and was instrumental in helping the team reach the Eastern Conference Finals, where he averaged 13.8 points and 9.5 boards throughout the six games against Milwaukee. The […]

Bradley Beal Rumors Gaining Traction

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal has been a hot commodity for virtually every team throughout the league. With Beal entering the potential final year of his most recent contract, Golden State has emerged as a potential destination. If a deal were to happen before the start of the new year, the Warriors would undoubtedly have […]

Kevin Love Likely To Be Moved Before Season Begins

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (calf) is expected to be moved before the start of the 2021-22 campaign, or at least the team hopes. With the Cavs entering an anticipated rebuilding phase, trading the 32-year-old veteran and his hefty salary is a logical option. Although packaging Love alongside Collin Sexton may be needed to get […]

Russell Westbrook Heading West?

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook could be on the move, with the triple-double king recently linked to the Lakers. As L.A. looks to win another title, the franchise has a massive hole at the point guard position, a void that Westbrook could convincingly fill. With the Wizards looking toward the future, a deal involving Dennis […]

Chris Paul On The Lakers Radar

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul is reportedly drawing interest from the Lakers heading into the 2021-22 campaign. The veteran, who could decline a $44.2 million player option to become a free agent, arguably had his best season to date, finishing with 16.4 points, 8.9 assists, and 1.4 steals while shooting nearly 40 percent from deep […]

Talen Horton-Tucker Receives Qualifying Offer

Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker received a $1.9 million qualifying offer from the team. The move will make the 20-year-old a restricted free agent while also allowing L.A. to match any subsequent offers from clubs throughout the league. Horton-Tucker is expected to draw plenty of interest during the offseason, so the franchise may be […]

Onyeka Okongwu Has Surgery

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (shoulder) recently underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum and is expected to need six months to recover. This is bad news for the team, primarily since the 20-year-old was a reliable option when given a chance, averaging 11 points, 8.8 boards, 2.0 blocks, and a steal as a starter […]

T.J. McConnell Drawing Interest From Cavs

Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell is expected to receive plenty of interest from many clubs around the league when free agency begins in August. One team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, is reportedly targeting McConnell and could be in a good position to acquire his services ahead of the 2021-22 campaign. The 29-year-old averaged a career-high 8.6 […]

J.K. Dobbins In Line For A Breakout Year

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins is on the radar for a breakout 2021 campaign. According to FanDuel, the former Buckeye is a favorite to compile the most regular-season rushing yards by the end of the year. Whether Dobbins will do it or not is debatable. However, he has the potential to finish as one […]