Lance McCullers Jr. Throws Sim Game Tuesday

Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) threw around 37 pitches during a two-inning simulated game on Tuesday and is scheduled to repeat it on Saturday, after which the team will discuss his next steps. McCullers used all of his pitches during a live batting practice session last week as he continues to build up […]

Matt Manning To Make Rehab Start Tuesday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Matt Manning (biceps, shoulder) is scheduled to make a minor league rehab start for Single-A Lakeland on Tuesday, and he's scheduled to go a couple of innings before moving to Triple-A Toledo this weekend, barring a setback. Manning has only made two starts for the Tigers this year, with the last one […]

Frankie Montas Throws Bullpen Tuesday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas (shoulder) threw around 25 pitches during a bullpen session on Tuesday and felt good coming out of it. There's hope that he can make his next start on the road against the Houston Astros this weekend. Montas has avoided a trip to the injured list due to right shoulder […]

Michael Stefanic Hitting Leadoff For Angels

Los Angeles Angels rookie infielder Michael Stefanic is starting at second base and is hitting leadoff on Tuesday against Houston Astros right-hander Luis Garcia. Tuesday will be Stefanic's eighth major league game, and he hasn't hit higher than sixth in the batting order in his previous seven contests. But the 26-year-old has gone 7-for-18 (.389) […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Has Another Wrist Scan

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) had another scan and met with his wrist surgeon again on Monday in Arizona. Manager Bob Melvin said the team won't have an update until team doctors have taken a look and all parties have conferred, but they expect to have an update on Tatis' next step […]

Deshaun Watson Could Be Facing Suspension Of 4-6 Games

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson could be facing a suspension of four to six games, according to reliable sources of Tony Rizzo. Watson's hearing before the league and the Players Association's jointly approved disciplinary officer concluded at the end of June, but we still don't have an official announcement of how many games he'll be […]

Panthers Haven't Discussed Extension With Baker Mayfield

Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer said on Tuesday that the team hasn't had any talks with quarterback Baker Mayfield and his representation about a contract extension. "Our whole focus was bringing Baker in to compete with Sam Darnold," Fitterer said. "We'll take it up to training camp. That's as far as we're going to […]

Rob Gronkowski Won't Unretire For Tom Brady

Retired tight end Rob Gronkowski said that he will remain retired from professional football, even if Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady calls him to try and persuade him to come back in 2022. "I would answer, obviously, the greatest quarterback of all time," Gronkowski said. "Ask him how he's doing. Tell him I'm going […]

Bears Acquire N'Keal Harry From Patriots

The Chicago Bears acquired wide receiver N'Keal Harry from the New England Patriots on Tuesday, according to sources. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that the Patriots will receive a seventh-round pick in 2024 in return. The former first-round pick turned out to be a flop for the Pats, as he recorded 57 catches on 103 […]

Christian Yelich Scratched With Back Tightness

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) was scratched from the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins with mid-back tightness. This won't be the first time that Yelich has dealt with back issues, so fantasy managers should be somewhat concerned that this could land him on the injured list to close out the first […]

J.D. Martinez Named To AL All-Star Squad

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter J.D. Martinez was named to the American League All-Star team on Tuesday as a replacement for Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez. It will be Martinez's second straight All-Star selection and fifth overall. He will take the day off on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays, but overall he's hitting a […]

Garrett Cooper, Carlos Rodon Named To All-Star Team

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper and San Francisco Giants left-hander Carlos Rodon have been named to the National League All-Star team, replacing Bryce Harper and Josh Hader on the roster, respectively. While Cooper isn't a big time power threat, he's hitting an exceptional .299/.367/.460 with an .826 OPS, seven home runs, 40 RBI and […]

Starling Marte Still Out Tuesday

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (groin) remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves. Marte injured his groin on Saturday and hasn't played since, but fantasy managers should continue to consider him day-to-day. When healthy, the 33-year-old is a must-start in fantasy because of his modest power and speed profile. […]

Joey Votto Back In Lineup Against Yankees

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (back) is back at first base and is hitting cleanup on Tuesday against New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole. Votto is back in the lineup for the first time since suffering a back injury on the Fourth of July. The 38-year-old just hasn't been able to find his footing […]

Jesse Winker Back From Suspension Tuesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jesse Winker has finished his six-game suspension and is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday, starting in left field and batting fifth against Washington Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray. Winker will return to a .226/.341/.337 slash line with six home runs, 33 RBI and 26 runs scored in 331 plate appearances over […]

Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold To Be In "Open Competition"

Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer said it will be "an open competition" in training camp between quarterbacks Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold. Rookie third-rounder Matt Corral is expected to be the third QB in his first NFL season, and he's unlikely to see any time on the field in 2022 if Mayfield and Darnold […]

Benny Snell Jr. Entrenched As No. 2 RB

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. is currently entrenched as the team's No. 2 RB behind bell-cow back Najee Harris. Harris touched the ball 381 times in his rookie season, which means that the only way Snell will contribute significantly in 2022 is if Harris gets injured. There is a perception that he's been […]

Yasmani Grandal Shifting Rehab To Triple-A

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (back) is moving his minor league rehab assignment to Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday. In three rehab games with Double-A Birmingham, he went 3-for-7 with a home run, four RBI, six walks and two strikeouts. There's a chance that he's able to return to the White Sox's lineup later this […]

Kevin Gausman Won't Start Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (ankle) was in play to start on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies, but right-hander Jose Berrios will make the start instead. Gausman completed a bullpen session last Friday, but they still aren't comfortable having him take the mound after he suffered a right ankle injury. The 31-year-old right-hander […]

Luis Robert Resting For Game 1

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians. Robert will get a normal day of rest and will likely return to the starting lineup for the nightcap against Cleveland. The 24-year-old is a must-start fantasy asset when he's on […]

Jesus Luzardo To Throw Live BP Tuesday

Miami Marlins left-hander Jesus Luzardo (forearm) is scheduled to throw two innings of live batting practice on Tuesday. Luzardo was moved to the 60-day injured list on June 15, but he's getting closer to going on a minor league rehab assignment. He's attempting to return from a left forearm strain, but it remains to be […]

Edward Cabrera Throws Live Batting Practice

Miami Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera (elbow) threw two innings of live batting practice in Jupiter, Fla., on Monday. He was scheduled to make a minor league rehab outing with Triple-A Jacksonville on June 22, but that was scrapped after he suffered a setback. It remains to be seen when the 24-year-old will be scheduled for […]

Tylor Megill To Resume Throwing Friday

New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill (shoulder) plans to resume throwing this Friday. It will be his first time throwing a baseball since he was shut down on June 17 with a strained right shoulder. The 26-year-old right-hander was moved to the 60-day injured list on June 27, so he won't be eligible to […]

Tyrone Taylor Nearing A Return

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Tyrone Taylor (concussion) suffered a concussion on June 30 when he was hit in the face by the baseball while trying to make a catch in the outfield. Taylor said he's been feeling better, and he was cleared for on-field work on July 8. He was eligible to come off the seven-day […]

Hunter Renfroe Expected Back This Week

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Hunter Renfroe (calf) ran the arc of the infield dirt last Friday and reached 19 mph without suffering any setbacks. He's targeting a return to the Brewers lineup for this week's series against the Minnesota Twins, but he said team medical officials want to wait until the following series against the San […]

Freddy Peralta Ahead Of Schedule

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (lat) said on July 9 that he feels good enough to pitch in a major league game "tomorrow." "Everything is going really good. To be honest, I wasn't expecting to feel this good at this time," said Peralta, who simulated multiple innings in his most recent bullpen session on […]

No Timetable For Michael Brantley, Jason Castro

The Houston Astros still don't have a timetable for outfielder Michael Brantley's (shoulder) or catcher Jason Castro's (knee) return with nine games remaining before the All-Star break. Brantley was eligible to come off the injured list last Friday, while Castro went on the IL on July 1 after tweaking his left knee on June 29. […]

Tyree Jackson To Start Camp On PUP List

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Tyree Jackson (knee) and offensive lineman Brett Toth will both begin training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list, according to a source. If they remain on the PUP list during the start of the regular season, they'll be forced to miss the first four weeks of the season. At […]

Cole Kmet Preparing For Bigger Role

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet's first two seasons in the NFL haven't exactly gone as planned, and his chemistry with quarterback Justin Fields lagged behind that of receiver Darnell Mooney and tight end Jesse James in 2021. But Kmet is preparing for a bigger role heading into his third season with offensive coordinator Luke […]

Brandon Aiyuk Struggles During Offseason Workouts

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk's performances during organized team activities and minicamp weren't what you'd expect from a former first-round pick entering his third year in the system. Instead of Aiyuk, it was Ray-Ray McCloud making play after play in practices with Deebo Samuel sitting out. Aiyuk and quarterback Trey Lance worked out […]