J.A. Happ Retires

Veteran left-hander J.A. Happ announced his retirement in an appearance on the Heart Strong podcast with Jessica Lindberg on Tuesday after spending parts of 15 seasons in the major leagues. The 39-year-old said he went "back and forth for pretty much the whole winter" trying to decide if he wanted to return for another season. […]

Miguel Cabrera Back In The Lineup Tuesday

Detroit Tigers first baseman/designated hitter Miguel Cabrera (back) is back in the starting lineup and will serve as the DH and hit third on Tuesday against Minnesota Twins left-hander Devin Smeltzer in the first game of a doubleheader. Cabrera missed the last two games due to lower-back tightness, but fantasy managers can now return the […]

Clayton Kershaw Throws Bullpen Session Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (pelvis) threw a 35-pitch bullpen session on Monday, according to skipper Dave Roberts. It was Kershaw's first time throwing off a mound since he landed on the injured list with SI joint inflammation earlier this month. He will throw another bullpen, and the next step will likely be […]

Jose Altuve Being Evaluated For Concussion

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (head) is in the league's concussion protocol after a collision on Monday against the Oakland Athletics, and manager Dusty Baker is unsure if Altuve will play on Tuesday. Baker said Altuve "didn't look too good in the eyes" when he came back to the dugout after his seventh-inning collision […]

Mitch Garver Returns Monday

Texas Rangers catcher Mitch Garver (knee) is back in the starting lineup as the designated hitter on Monday and is hitting third against Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen. Garver didn't play on Sunday due to soreness in his left knee, but he's back in the lineup on Monday. The 31-year-old backstop is slashing just […]

Cubs Put Seiya Suzuki On Injured List

The Chicago Cubs officially placed outfielder Seiya Suzuki (finger) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a sprained left ring finger and recalled left-hander Brandon Hughes from Triple-A in a corresponding move. The Cubs also designated right-hander Robert Gsellman for assignment. Suzuki's IL move is retroactive to May 27. He hasn't played since injuring […]

Jeff McNeil Back, Brandon Nimmo Out Monday

New York Mets infielder Jeff McNeil (leg) is back in the starting lineup as the designated hitter and is batting fifth on Monday against Washington Nationals right-hander Erick Fedde. Meanwhile, outfielder Brandon Nimmo (wrist) will miss his third straight game. McNeil had some wear and tear with his legs and didn't play on Sunday, but […]

Tylor Megill Hoping To Throw Live BP Tuesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill (biceps) said that he's hoping to throw live batting practice on Tuesday. Megill was put on the injured list on May 15 with right biceps tendonitis. The 26-year-old right-hander should go on a minor league rehab assignment shortly after he resumes facing live hitters. Before his injury, he […]

Joey Wendle Injured Monday

Miami Marlins infielder Joey Wendle (hamstring) was removed from the game early on Monday against the Colorado Rockies due to right hamstring discomfort after sliding into second base. Wendle went 1-for-2 at the plate before he exited the contest in the fourth inning. The 32-year-old has already been on the injured list twice this season […]

Zack Greinke Goes On Injured List

The Kansas City Royals placed starting pitcher Zack Greinke (forearm) on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a right flexor strain. In a corresponding move, the Royals recalled left-hander Foster Griffin from Triple-A Omaha. The team also reinstated outfielder Kyle Isbel from the injured list and selected the contracts of right-handers Arodys Vizcaino and […]

Manuel Margot Getting A Breather

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Texas Rangers. Margot is getting a little breather after starting in each of the team's last five games. He continues to swing a hot bat and is now slashing .339/.395/.486 with an .881 OPS, three home runs, 23 RBI, […]

Seiya Suzuki Likely To Land On Injured List

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (finger) is likely to land on the injured list when considering how many games the Cubs have coming up. Skipper David Ross said that Suzuki pre-game workout didn't go well on Monday. Suzuki isn't in the starting lineup for Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers. Fantasy managers […]

Carlos Correa Tests Positive For COVID

The Minnesota Twins found out in the middle of their game on Monday against the Detroit Tigers that shortstop Carlos Correa tested positive for COVID-19. Correa wasn't in the starting lineup for the game. The 27-year-old will now be out for an unknown amount of time, and the Twins will be short-handed at the position […]

Jeff Gladney Dies In Car Accident

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Jeff Gladney, a former first-round pick of the Minnesota Vikings in 2020, was one of two people to die in a car accident in Dallas on Monday, according to his agent Brian Overstreet. "We are asking prayers for the family and privacy at this most difficult time," Overstreet said. Gladney started 15 […]

Kyle Tucker Still Out Monday

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (foot) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday against the Oakland Athletics. Tucker was removed from the game early on Saturday against the Seattle Mariners with left foot pain and hasn't played since. The Astros don't think he'll need to go on the injured list, so fantasy managers could […]

Riley Greene Moves Rehab To Triple-A

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Riley Greene (foot) is moving his minor league rehab assignment from Single-A Lakeland to Triple-A Toledo on Monday. In two games with Lakeland, the Tigers top prospect went 2-for-6 with two RBI and a stolen base. Greene fractured his right foot at the tail end of spring training and likely would've […]

Brandon Woodruff Goes On Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers placed starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (ankle) on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a high right ankle sprain. Woodruff suffered the injury in his last start on Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals, and he'll end up missing at least the next two turns through Milwaukee's starting rotation. The 29-year-old right-hander […]

Royce Lewis Lands On Injured List

The Minnesota Twins placed shortstop prospect Royce Lewis (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a right knee bone bruise that he suffered while playing in center field against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. Infield prospect Jose Miranda, who had been sent down on Sunday, has been recalled from Triple-A St. Paul. […]

Byron Buxton Getting The Day Off Monday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Detroit Tigers. Buxton started the last two games, but the Twins will continue to give him regular days off in order to keep the oft-injured outfielder healthy. The 28-year-old is hitting just .205 (26-for-127) with a .287 on-base percentage, but […]

Travis Jonsen Arrested On DUI Charge

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Travis Jonsen, who is competing for a backup spot on the 53-man roster, was arrested early Monday morning on a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence. The 25-year-old has spent the last two years on the team's practice squad, but this certainly won't help his chances with the organization. […]

Austin Meadows Could Start Rehab Assignment Wednesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows (illness) has resumed baseball activities in Florida and could start a minor league rehab assignment as early as Wednesday, according to manager A.J. Hinch. Meadows has been out since May 16 due to vertigo, but it looks like he's getting closer to a return to Detroit. The 27-year-old was relevant […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. To Have Another Scan Next Week

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) will have his wrist scanned again when the Padres return from their road trip next week. There is optimism that Tatis will be able to resume swinging after that. The 23-year-old superstar is with the Padres on their current road trip and will run and take ground […]

Manny Machado Returns Against Cardinals

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (elbow) is back at third base and is hitting second on Monday against St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Packy Naughton. Machado had missed the team's last two games with tennis elbow, but he's back in the lineup to begin the new week. Fantasy managers need to get the 29-year-old […]

Seiya Suzuki Sitting In Game 1

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (finger) is out of the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Monday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Suzuki is missing his third straight game after he jammed his finger while sliding into second base last Thursday. It remains to be seen if the 27-year-old will return for Game […]

Pirates Acquire Yu Chang From Guardians

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired infielder Yu Chang from the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday in exchange for cash, according to sources. The Guardians designated Chang for assignment last Thursday. Chang doesn't have any minor league options remaining, so there's a decent chance he'll stick on Pittsburgh's MLB roster. The 26-year-old can play all over the infield […]

Jonathan Villar Placed On Injured List

The Chicago Cubs placed infielder Jonathan Villar (mouth) on the 10-day injured list on Monday and recalled Nelson Velazquez from the minors in a corresponding move. Villar needs significant dental work. The Cubs also selected the contract of Matt Swarmer and moved Ethan Roberts to the 60-day injured list. The move to put Villar on […]

Lance Lynn Looks Good In Rehab Appearance

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn (knee) looked good in his first minor league rehab start on Sunday for Triple-A Charlotte. The 35-year-old right-hander gave up two hits in three scoreless innings while walking none and striking out three. Lynn threw 39 pitches and is expected to make two more rehab outings for Triple-A […]

Stephen Strasburg Looks Great In Second Rehab Outing

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck, shoulder) looked like his old self in his second minor league rehab outing for Low-Fredericksburg on Sunday, throwing five scoreless innings while giving up one hit, walking only one and striking out six. Strasburg induced weak contact all day. It's a solid showing for the 33-year-old as he […]

Willy Adames Homers In First Rehab Game

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (ankle) went 1-for-2 with a home run in his first minor league rehab game on Sunday with Single-A Carolina as the designated hitter. Adames is scheduled to play for Triple-A Nashville on Monday. The Brewers will want to see the 26-year-old play in back-to-back games at shortstop on his rehab […]

Royce Lewis Diagnosed With Bone Bruise

Minnesota Twins shortstop Royce Lewis (knee) has been diagnosed with a bone bruise in his right knee after he was injured on Sunday. The team wants to wait a few days for the swelling to go down before they re-evaluate him. Skipper Rocco Baldelli said that Lewis will likely require a trip to the injured […]