Garrett Crochet Throwing a Bullpen Session on Wednesday

Boston Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet (shoulder) said he is throwing a bullpen session on Wednesday, according to Tim Healey of The Boston Globe. It's a big step in his return from left-shoulder inflammation that landed him on the 15-day injured list back on April 29. While Crochet is making progress, he's unlikely to return […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Sprints Up to 90 Feet on Wednesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (hamstring) tested his strained left hamstring on Wednesday by sprinting up to 90 feet, and everything looked good, according to Grant McAuley of 929 The Game. Acuna has shown good progress, but he's not ready to be reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday on the first day […]

Reds Hopeful That Brady Singer Will Make his Next Start

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Brady Singer (foot) came out of Tuesday night's 107 mph comebacker off his right foot better than expected, and the Reds are hopeful that he will make his next start, according to Charlie Clifford of NBC 5 Cincinnati. The 29-year-old former 18th overall pick by the Kansas City Royals in 2018 out […]

Mets Place Francisco Alvarez on Injured List With Torn Meniscus

The New York Mets announced on Wednesday that they placed catcher Francisco Alvarez (knee) on the 10-day injured list due to a right meniscus tear and recalled catcher Hayden Senger from Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move. Alvarez tore the meniscus in his right knee on a swing in the sixth inning of Tuesday's win […]

Max Fried Dealing With Left Elbow Posterior Soreness

Updating a previous report, New York Yankees left-hander Max Fried (elbow) left his start early on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards with left elbow posterior soreness, the team announced. Fried will be looked at by team physician Dr. Chris Ahmad and will undergo imaging in New York on Thursday. The 32-year-old three-time […]

Willson Contreras Back From Hand Injury on Wednesday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras (hand) is back in the starting lineup and is batting cleanup for Wednesday's game at Fenway Park against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Andrew Painter, according to MLB.com. Contreras was held out of the last couple of games due to a bruised right hand, but he's back […]

Max Muncy Still Not Doing Baseball Activities

Athletics third baseman Max Muncy (hand) is still being held out of all baseball activities, and there is no timetable for his return, per MLB.com. Muncy was placed on the 10-day injured list on April 26 with a left-hand fifth metacarpal fracture. The 23-year-old third baseman was originally hit by a pitch on his hand […]

Francisco Alvarez Going for MRI on his Knee

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (knee) is heading for an MRI exam on Wednesday after leaving Tuesday's 10-2 win over the Detroit Tigers with a right-knee injury in the sixth inning, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. "We've just got to wait," manager Carlos Mendoza said. "It didn't look good on that swing, obviously. […]

Francisco Lindor Out of Walking Boot, Set for MRI This Week

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (calf) is scheduled to undergo an MRI exam this week, most likely on Wednesday, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. The Mets are hoping that the MRI will provide some clarity on when Lindor might return. He is no longer wearing a walking boot, but the Mets know […]

Kaelon Black a Threat to Win Backup RB Job in San Fran?

The Athletic's Matt Barrows writes that San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan James' biggest rival for the No. 2 job behind Christian McCaffrey this year might be third-round rookie Kaelon Black. The 49ers thought the 24-year-old Black was the second-best RB in the recent draft. He lacks the elusive skills that James possesses, but he […]

De'Zhaun Stribling to be 49ers' New "F" Receiver?

The Athletic's Matt Barrows writes that San Francisco 49ers rookie second-round wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling is more "Jauan Jennings-like in his ability to pancake opponents and otherwise help out in the running and short passing games" than veteran free-agent addition Christian Kirk as the Niners look for a new slot or "F" receiver to replace […]

Steelers "Uninstalling" Everything Drew Allar Learned in College

ESPN's Brooke Pryor reports that the Pittsburgh Steelers are essentially "uninstalling" everything that rookie quarterback Drew Allar learned at Penn State and "re-uploading" their own methods, fundamentals, and mechanics. Head coach Mike McCarthy and his coaching staff are taking it slowly with Allar so far and concentrating on his footwork and widening his base, which […]

Jasson Dominguez Receives Injection, Still a Few Weeks Away

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez (shoulder) received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his left shoulder, manager Aaron Boone told Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Dominguez is clear of concussion symptoms, but Boone said it will still probably be a few weeks before he can play again. The 23-year-old former top prospect made an outstanding play […]

Jordan Westburg Considering Season-Ending Elbow Surgery?

Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said that infielder Jordan Westburg (elbow) met with Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Monday, according to Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun. Westburg is still in talks with his support team, including doctors and agent Scott Boras, about his next steps. "They're going through the options, next steps, what he […]

Logan Gilbert's Arrow Pointing Up After Strongest Start of the Season

Seattle Mariners right-hander Logan Gilbert needed a bounce-back outing, and he definitely got one on Sunday against the Chicago White Sox, when he threw six shutout innings with just one hit allowed, no walks, and a season-high nine strikeouts. It was what fantasy managers were hoping for against a lackluster opponent following his four earned […]

Pete Alonso Underwhelming in First Year in Baltimore

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso had an eight-game hitting streak earlier this month, but he's only hitting .211 (34-for-161) so far in 43 games in his first season with the O's. The former National League Rookie of the Year and five-time All-Star also has a career-low .306 on-base percentage, career-low .728 OPS, eight home […]

Should Fantasy Managers be Buying Low on Zach Neto?

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto came close to a 30-30 campaign in each of his first two seasons in Anaheim in 2024 and 2025, which makes his start to 2026 that much more disappointing. He is currently slashing .216/.322/.386 with a .708 OPS, six home runs, 18 RBI, seven stolen bases, and 28 runs […]

Corbin Carroll Starting to Heat Up at the Plate?

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is hitting just .179 (7-for-39) in 11 games so far in June, but he might be on the verge of breaking out in 2026. Carroll has hits in five of his last six games and has gone 6-for-20 (.300) during that stretch with a homer, two doubles, an RBI, four […]

Taylor Ward Playing Through Bone Bruise in his Hand

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Taylor Ward (hand) said he has been playing through a bone bruise in his hand that he suffered on April 13 against the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun. It would help explain why Ward only has one home run in his first 148 at-bats with Baltimore this […]

Wilyer Abreu has Been a Steady Producer for Fantasy Managers

The Boston Red Sox may be struggling, but outfielder Wilyer Abreu hasn't been the problem so far in 2026. The 26-year-old Venezuelan outfielder is currently slashing .293/.374/.467 with an .841 OPS, six home runs, 18 RBI, 19 runs scored, and three stolen bases across 40 games and 171 plate appearances in his third full season […]

Backup Catcher Eric Haase Takes Dodgers Deep Twice on Tuesday

San Francisco Giants backup catcher Eric Haase stole the show on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium in the team's 6-2 win over the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers, going 2-for-4 at the plate with two solo home runs (his first two homers of the season) and a strikeout while hitting ninth in the batting order. The […]

Daylen Lile Extends Hitting Streak With Two-Homer Outburst

Washington Nationals outfielder Daylen Lile is heating up and extended his hitting streak to five games in the team's 10-4 win over the hosting Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday. Lile went 3-for-5 at the plate with two home runs and four RBI. The 23-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder's homers came off Brady Singer in the fourth inning and […]

Bailey Ober Bounces Back With Complete-Game Shutout Over Marlins

Minnesota Twins right-hander Bailey Ober went the distance in a marvelous performance on Tuesday night in a 3-0 shutout win over the visiting Miami Marlins. Ober went all nine innings to win his fourth game of the season, allowing only two hits, walking none, and striking out seven batters. It was quite the bounce-back performance […]

Cade Klubnik Becoming Fan Favorite, in Play to Win Backup QB Job?

The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt writes that New York Jets fourth-round rookie quarterback Cade Klubnik is quickly becoming a fan favorite and could have a chance to win the backup job behind veteran Geno Smith to begin his first year in the NFL in 2026. Klubnik was accurate and threw the ball well in rookie minicamp […]

Michael Penix Jr. Throwing During Offseason Program

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (knee) was seen taking part in the team's offseason program on Tuesday at the team's facilities, six months removed from tearing his left ACL on Nov. 16 of last year in a game against the Carolina Panthers, reports ESPN's Marc Raimondi. Penix threw to receiver Drake London in Georgia. […]

Panthers Will Continue to Discuss Extension With Bryce Young

Carolina Panthers president of football operations/general manager Dan Morgon told the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero on Tuesday that the organization will continue to "talk through" a potential long-term contract extension with quarterback Bryce Young. Morgan added that the team "will figure it out at the right time," and that the team "loves […]

Jose Caballero Will Reclaim Shortstop Job in Bronx When he's Healthy

New York Yankees infielder Jose Caballero (finger) went on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a fractured middle finger, but MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports that he will reclaim the starting shortstop job from Anthony Volpe when he's fully healthy. "He's played as well as anyone out there," manager Aaron Boone said. "So that would […]

More Opportunities Coming for Michael Mayer?

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer has been a solid backup to Brock Bowers, but The Athletic's Sam Warren writes that "there have been hints that more opportunities could be coming" for Mayer in 2026 under new head coach Klint Kubiak. The team's new head coach has an "affinity for bigger formations," which means […]

Casey Mize Throws Live Batting Practice

Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize (groin) threw a live batting practice session on Monday, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. Mize is on the 15-day injured list due to a right-groin strain, but he might be ready to return shortly after he's eligible to come off the IL on Thursday. He started throwing bullpen […]

Paul Skenes Strikes Out 10 on Tuesday, ERA Drops Under 2.00

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes made easy work of the visiting Colorado Rockies at PNC Park on Tuesday night for his sixth win of the season. Skenes threw eight shutout innings and only allowed two hits, walking none and striking out 10 to drop his ERA on the season to 1.98. Since his uncharacteristic outlier […]