David Fletcher Activated And Back In Lineup

Los Angeles Angels second baseman David Fletcher (hips) has been activated from the 60-day injured list and is back in the starting lineup on Thursday against Texas Rangers right-hander Spencer Howard, starting at second base and hitting ninth in the batting order. Fletcher has been out since early May after undergoing surgery on both of […]

Trade For Shohei Ohtani Unlikely

Teams are calling regarding a potential trade for Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani, and while a trade is seen as very unlikely, the Angels are for perhaps the first time not hanging up the phone. The Angels are listening on everyone following their recent collapse, but it doesn't mean Ohtani or outfielder Mike […]

Edwin Rios Starting Rehab Assignment Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Edwin Rios (hamstring) will begin his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, starting at third base and batting second. Rios landed on the injured list on June 3 with a torn hamstring, so he's likely to require a lengthy rehab assignment before the Dodgers consider having […]

Yadier Molina Starting Rehab Assignment Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (knee) will begin his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis on Thursday. He will bat third and serve as the designated hitter. Molina is expected to play for Memphis on Thursday and Friday (likely as the catcher), and then he could return from the injured list to rejoin […]

Daniel Castano Dodges A Bullet

A CT scan came back normal on Miami Marlins left-hander Daniel Castano (concussion) on Thursday after he was hit in the forehead by a 104 mph comebacker in his outing against the Cincinnati Reds. Castano got the start and allowed an earned run on two hits in just two-thirds of an inning before departing the […]

Salvador Perez Expected To Rejoin Team Soon

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (thumb) should get some more at-bats in a minor league game on Thursday, but manager Mike Matheny said that Perez is tracking towards a return to the team soon. Perez began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday after taking batting practice over the weekend, and there's a […]

Reynaldo Lopez Placed On Injured List

The Chicago White Sox placed right-hander Reynaldo Lopez (back) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with a lower back strain. They'll make a corresponding roster move prior to Thursday's game against the Oakland Athletics. Lopez's injured-list stint is retroactive to July 25. The 28-year-old hasn't pitched since last Saturday due to his injury, and […]

Luis Robert Starting Rehab Assignment Thursday

The Chicago White Sox announced that outfielder Luis Robert (head) will start a minor league rehab assignment for Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday night. Robert won't be ready to return from the injured list when he's eligible on Friday, but the good news is that he's ready to return to game action. The 24-year-old hasn't played […]

Bryan Reynolds Placed On Paternity List

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed outfielder Bryan Reynolds on the paternity list on Thursday and recalled outfielder Bligh Madris from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. At the most, Reynolds will be away from the team for the next three days, so fantasy managers must plan accordingly. It's a bit frustrating since the 27-year-old just returned […]

Andrew Benintendi Hitting Leadoff In Yankees Debut

New York Yankees outfielder Andrew Benintendi is starting in left field and is hitting leadoff on Thursday in his debut with the team against his former team, the Kansas City Royals, and right-hander Brady Singer. The Yanks landed Benintendi from the Royals on Wednesday night in exchange for minor league pitchers T.J. Sikkema, Beck Way […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Still Out Against Yankees

Kansas City Royals rookie shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the New York Yankees. Witt will miss his fourth straight game, but he did some running on Wednesday and has a good chance of avoiding a stay on the injured list. The Royals recalled infielder Maikel Garcia […]

Alec Bohm Hitting Third For Phillies Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm is starting at third base and is hitting third in the batting order on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Zach Thompson. Bohm has been hot at the plate to kick off the second half of the season, and he's hitting a strong .293/.326/.403 with six home runs, […]

Taylor Rogers In Danger Of Losing Closing Gig?

San Diego Padres skipper Bob Melvin said that closer Taylor Rogers told him he was good to go and eager to close on Wednesday, when he blew his second straight save chance in a loss against the Detroit Tigers. The Padres didn't go with left-hander Adrian Morejon because he hasn't pitched in a save situation. […]

Daniel Bard Drawing Trade Interest

Multiple teams are interested in Colorado Rockies closer Daniel Bard, according to sources. It's not a certainty that the Rockies will trade the impending free agent, but the 37-year-old could be one of the more impactful rentals in this year's relief market with the trade deadline approaching on Aug. 2. Bard has been outstanding as […]

Diego Castillo Lands On Injured List

The Seattle Mariners placed relief pitcher Diego Castillo (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with right shoulder inflammation and recalled right-hander Matt Brash from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. Castillo's injured-list placement is retroactive to July 26. On the season, the 28-year-old Dominican has gone 7-1 with a 3.93 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, […]

Cowboys Sign KaVontae Turpin

The Dallas Cowboys officially signed USFL Most Valuable Player and wide receiver/kick returner KaVontae Turpin to an undisclosed deal on Thursday. Turpin was a standout for the New Jersey Generals in the USFL and caught 44 passes for a league-high 540 receiving yards this year. The 25-year-old went undrafted out of TCU after he was […]

Jalen Tolbert Building Chemistry With Dak Prescott

Dallas Cowboys rookie wide receiver Jalen Tolbert continues to build a good rapport with quarterback Dak Prescott. Tolbert was part of a group that worked with Prescott between minicamp and the start of training camp at Prescott's home and at the University of Miami. The 23-year-old will be competing with James Washington (foot), who returned […]

Carlos Dunlap Signs One-Year Deal With Chiefs

Veteran free-agent defensive end Carlos Dunlap signed a one-year deal worth up to $8 million on Thursday with the Kansas City Chiefs, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Dunlap was released by the Seattle Seahawks in March after he totaled 8.5 sacks, 35 tackles (24 solo), eight tackles for loss, 14 QB hits, seven passes […]

Antonio Gandy-Golden Retires Thursday

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said that tight end Antonio Gandy-Golden is retiring from professional football and will return to school. Gandy-Golden, a fourth-round pick by Washington in 2020 out of Liberty, caught just one of seven targets for three yards in 10 games (two starts) in his two seasons with the Commanders. He […]

Max Meyer To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Miami Marlins pitching prospect Max Meyer (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles in the near future after his MRI exam on Monday showed a tear in his UCL. Meyer was making just his second major league start when he was forced to leave the game with right elbow […]

Giants Intend To Keep Carlos Rodon, Joc Pederson

The San Francisco Giants continue to convey to other teams that they aren't sellers, and at the moment they intend to hang on to possible free-agent starting pitcher Carlos Rodon and outfielder Joc Pederson. Rodon signed a two-year deal in the offseason, but he has triggered an opt-out clause after going past 110 innings this […]

Padres The Front-Runners For Juan Soto?

Some rival executives perceive the San Diego Padres to be the front-runners to land Washington Nationals All-Star outfielder Juan Soto, as of Thursday morning. It's going to take multiple high-level prospects and multiple major league-ready players to land Soto in a blockbuster trade before Tuesday's trade deadline, but the Padres have a strong enough farm […]

Reds Moving Forward With Plans To Trade Luis Castillo

There is some speculation in the industry that the Cincinnati Reds might choose to hang on to starting pitcher Luis Castillo, but talent evaluators said Thursday that the Reds are still proceeding full steam ahead in the process of trading the All-Star right-hander, who is widely viewed as the best available starter ahead of next […]

Bobby Dalbec Homers Twice In Loss To Guardians

Boston Red Sox first baseman/third baseman Bobby Dalbec went 2-for-3 with two home runs, five RBI, two runs scored and a strikeout in the 7-6 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday. Dalbec is now hitting .206/.279/.370 with 10 home runs, 28 RBI, 29 runs scored and two stolen bases in 272 plate appearances over […]

Corbin Burnes Fans 11 Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes was on top of his game on Wednesday in the 10-4 win over the Minnesota Twins, allowing three earned runs on five hits while striking out 11 and walking none in six innings to pick up his eighth win of the season. It was the third time in his […]

Rowdy Tellez Drives In Six Against Twins

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez went 2-for-4 with two home runs (both three-run shots), six RBI and a walk in the 10-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. It's a good sign for Tellez, who is hitting just .182 (14-for-77) with five home runs, 16 RBI and 11 runs scored in 21 games […]

Randy Arozarena Retreats To The Bench

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles. Arozarena is a must-start fantasy player, but he'll need to be moved to fantasy benches on Thursday. The 27-year-old is hitting .259/.316/.430 with 12 home runs, 47 RBI, 43 runs scored and 20 stolen bases in 363 […]

Yandy Diaz Starting On The Bench Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles. It will be his first game off in the second half of the season. Diaz has gone 7-for-24 (.292) with a homer, five RBI and three runs scored in six games to open the second half. The […]

Orioles Place Tyler Wells On Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles placed right-hander Tyler Wells (side) on the 15-day injured list with left side discomfort on Thursday and recalled right-handers Beau Sulser and Logan Gillaspie from Triple-A Norfolk in corresponding moves. Left-hander Nick Vespi was optioned to Norfolk. Wells left his start on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays in the fifth inning […]

Cedric Mullins, Adley Rutschman Resting Thursday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins and rookie catcher Adley Rutschman are not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays. It will be Mullins' first game out of the starting lineup since July 3. The 27-year-old snapped a five-game hitting streak on Wednesday. Rutschman has swung the bat well coming out of […]