Curt Casali Takes A Seat Against Pirates

San Francisco Giants catcher Curt Casali is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. On the year, Casali is hitting .233/.297/.400 with four home runs, 13 RBI and 12 runs scored in 101 plate appearances over 32 games. Austin Wynns, who caught the previous three games before Thursday's game, will be […]

Manuel Margot, Kevin Kiermaier Out Friday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielders Manuel Margot and Kevin Kiermaier (Achilles) are not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles. Margot will get a normal day off in the series opener. The 27-year-old has been hot all year and is slashing .310/.373/.435 with an .807 OPS, three home runs, 24 RBI, 20 runs […]

Ty Blach Has Thrown A Bullpen

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Ty Blach (wrist) has thrown a bullpen session and his wrist has responded well. Blach will throw a simulated game on Friday after originally sustaining the injury in a collision with the Padres' Jurickson Profar on June 10. The hope is that his next appearances will be at Triple-A Albuquerque on […]

Aroldis Chapman To Face Live Hitters Next

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (Achilles) threw fastballs and sliders from the Yankee Stadium mound on June 14, and the coaches thought Chapman looked healthy. The next step will be for Chapman to face live hitters. He hasn't pitched in a major league game since May 22, but the 34-year-old southpaw is hoping […]

Anthony Santander Back From Restricted List

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander was activated from the restricted list and is back in the starting lineup on Friday against Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Shane Baz, playing right field and hitting third in the batting order. Santander wasn't able to play in the series against the Blue Jays in Toronto because he's not vaccinated […]

Seiya Suzuki To Take Swings Friday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (finger) is feeling better since being shut down from hitting and will take dry swings on Friday, according to skipper David Ross. "If the pain and swelling get out of there, I think the process will move pretty quickly," Ross said. Suzuki is trying to return from a strained left […]

Yadier Molina To Miss A Few Weeks

The St. Louis Cardinals are preparing to be without 10-time All-Star catcher Yadier Molina (knee) for at least a few weeks as the 39-year-old tries to recover from knee soreness that has plagued him for most of the season. Top catching prospect Ivan Herrera has been called up from Triple-A Memphis, but Andrew Knizner will […]

Trey Mancini Back In The Lineup Friday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Trey Mancini (hand) is back in the starting lineup on Friday, playing first base and batting second against Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Shane Baz. Mancini was out of action since being hit on the right hand by a pitch on Monday, but he'll return for the weekend series against the Rays. […]

Jahan Dotson Has Been Electric

Washington Commanders rookie wide receiver Jahan Dotson has been electric this offseason as one of the team's best offensive players, specifically his route-running and hands. "He's awesome," quarterback Wentz said. "He's a quiet kid, young kid, but he's a hard worker. He's smart, he's instinctual. He catches the football as natural as anybody I've been […]

Carson Wentz Fitting In With Offense

Washington Commanders new quarterback Carson Wentz has fit right in with the offense during offseason workouts. "I think probably the biggest thing in terms of watching Carson is how he got acclimated to us," head coach Ron Rivera said. Wentz hasn't been perfect this offseason, but his skill set is allowing the team do things […]

Budda Baker Recovered From Concussion

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (concussion) missed the end of the team's blowout loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the playoffs with a concussion, but he hasn't had any issues this offseason. The four-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro said, "I remember everything about it, before and after. But most importantly, I'm fine with […]

Denzel Ward Injured Thursday

Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (leg) appeared to have injured his left leg at the team's final mandatory minicamp practice on Thursday. The Browns didn't provide any further details on Ward's injury, so it remains to be seen if it's serious enough to keep him sidelined for the start of training camp at the end […]

J.K. Dobbins, Gus Edwards Have A Chance To Be Ready

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said it's too early to say whether running backs J.K. Dobbins (knee) and Gus Edwards (knee) and offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley (ankle) will be ready on Day 1 of training camp next month. Harbaugh said they all have "a chance," but he's more "hopeful" for Week 1 of the […]

James Washington Expects To Be Ready For Training Camp

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver James Washington (foot) said that he expects to be ready for training camp at the end of July after missing organized team activities and mandatory minicamp this offseason due to a sore foot tendon. Washington was wearing a protective boot on his foot in late May, but he has ditched that […]

Dak Prescott Looking Leaner

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was listed at 235 pounds in 2021, and he's now listed on the minicamp roster at 228. "Yeah, it hasn't changed from last year, just training a little bit different. Doing a lot more rotational things that I think just jumped some of the baby fat I guess off," Prescott […]

CeeDee Lamb Out With Hamstring Injury

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (hamstring) was missing from the team's minicamp practices this week due to a minor hamstring injury. James Washington (foot), Noah Brown (hamstring) and Michael Gallup (knee) also remained out. Lamb and Washington seemed certain that they would be ready for training camp next month. The wideout absences allowed rookie […]

Aaron Ashby Dealing With Forearm Tightness

Updating a previous report, Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Aaron Ashby (forearm) left his start early as a precaution on Thursday against the New York Mets with forearm tightness, according to the team. Ashby appeared to be making a case to stay in the game before he walked off with a trainer, and his velocity remained normal […]

Luis Severino Tests Negative For COVID

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino, who was scratched from his start on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays after being placed on the COVID-19 injured list, has tested negative for the virus and will travel with the team to Toronto this weekend. It remains to be seen if the 28-year-old right-hander will be […]

Walker Buehler Could Miss As Much As 10-12 Weeks

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (elbow) could be out as long as 10 to 12 weeks after having a bone spur removed from his right elbow on Monday, but there is still hope that he'll return before the end of the season. He's also dealing with a flexor strain. The good news for […]

Nats Fear Stephen Strasburg Has A Familiar Injury

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (ribs) is having a recurrence of thoracic outlet syndrome symptoms following his season debut for the team. The Nationals only announced that he felt some pain after a bullpen session, and while there isn't an official diagnosis, the fear is that it's the same issue. Strasburg had surgery for […]

Bo Bichette Injured Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (leg) left Thursday's game early against the Baltimore Orioles with a right leg injury, but X-rays came back negative and he's not expected to miss time. However, the Blue Jays will see how he feels on Friday before putting him back into the lineup. The 24-year-old went 1-for-3 in […]

Anthony Rendon Remains Out Thursday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (wrist) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Seattle Mariners. Rendon aggravated a right wrist injury on Tuesday that recently sent him to the injured list, and he will miss his second straight game as a result. This is certainly something that could send him […]

Jose Leclerc Activated From Injured List

The Texas Rangers activated right-hander Jose Leclerc (elbow) from the 60-day injured list on Thursday and optioned left-hander Kolby Allard to Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. The team also activated outfielder Steele Walker from the COVID-19 injured list and optioned him to Round Rock. Leclerc threw just two innings in 2020 because of […]

Brandon Woodruff Could Make Two Rehab Starts

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (ankle, hand) will make a minor league rehab start for Triple-A Nashville on Saturday, and if that goes well, he could potentially make one more rehab start for Single-A Wisconsin before returning to Milwaukee's rotation. Woodruff initially landed on the injured list with a sprained ankle, but he's been […]

Juan Soto Playing Thursday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto (knee) is starting in right field and is batting third against Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler on Thursday. Soto was taken out of Monday's game early due to right knee soreness after he bumped it on the dugout bench, but he's back in the lineup and needs to be returned […]

Mike Zunino Might Have Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Tampa Bay Rays skipper Kevin Cash said that catcher Mike Zunino (shoulder) could be dealing with thoracic outlet syndrome. He will receive a Botox injection that has helped other players in similar situations, and he will need three to six days to see if it makes an impact. Zunino was hitting an ugly .148/.195/.304 with […]

Brandon Lowe Shut Down Until Monday

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that second baseman Brandon Lowe (back) felt discomfort in his back again while swinging. His doctor isn't overly concerned, but Lowe will now be shut down until Monday to see if some rest does the trick. Lowe was initially shut down for three weeks due to a stress […]

Wander Franco Could Play In Rehab Game This Weekend

Tampa Bay Rays skipper Kevin Cash said that shortstop Wander Franco (quadriceps) is running well and will go through full workouts on Thursday and Friday at the team's spring training complex. He could serve as the designated hitter in a Florida Coast League game on Saturday. The 21-year-old star shortstop is making good progress from […]

J.P. Crawford Returns Thursday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (illness) is back at shortstop and in the leadoff spot for the M's on Thursday against Los Angeles Angels right-hander Shohei Ohtani. Crawford missed the last two games due to flu-like symptoms, but he's feeling better on Thursday and should be returned to starting lineups in all single-year fantasy leagues. […]

Starling Marte Not Starting Against Milwaukee

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (forearm) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers after he was hit by a pitch on the forearm on Wednesday. Marte is dealing with a bruised right forearm after X-rays came back negative, so fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. There's a […]