Paolo Espino To Start Friday Against Giants

Washington Nationals right-hander Paolo Espino will make the start against the San Francisco Giants on Friday in the series-opener of the final series before the All-Star break. Espino has been great for the Nationals this year and has allowed five earned runs with 10 strikeouts and four walks in 18 2/3 innings over his four […]

Max Kranick Expected To Start Saturday

Updating a previous report, Pittsburgh Pirates rookie right-hander Max Kranick, the team's No. 26 prospect, is expected to make his second major league start in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the New York Mets on Saturday. It was originally reported that Kranick will start on Friday, but that was before the team's game with […]

Jakobi Meyers Could Remain Productive In 2021

New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers was an afterthought in training camp last year, but he emerged as the team's best and most consistent pass-catcher when former first-rounder N'Keal Harry never panned out. Meyers is good at getting open in short areas, runs precise routes and has sure hands and great body control. Even […]

Jarrett Stidham Projected To Make Final Roster

NBC Sports Boston's Tom E. Curran predicts that New England Patriots quarterback Jarrett Stidham will perform well enough in training camp with second-team repetitions to make the final 53-man roster. Cam Newton won't be in New England for the long haul, so Stidham represents an eventual backup to Mac Jones that has been in the […]

Daniel Vogelbach Hits On The Field Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Daniel Vogelbach (hamstring) hit on the field for the first time on Thursday since landing on the injured list. It was a nice step forward, but Vogelbach must still clear the hurdles of running and playing defense. The left-handed slugger landed on the injured list with a left hamstring strain and […]

C.J. Cron Removed From Game After Being Hit In The Head

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron (head) was hit square in the head by a pitch from Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Riley Smith on Thursday. Cron was hit on the helmet and was able to walk to first base, but he was removed from the game after that. The Rockies will likely put the right-handed slugger […]

Dinelson Lamet Won't Pitch Before All-Star Break

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dinelson Lamet (forearm) will not pitch before the All-Star break. It shouldn't come as a huge surprise after the oft-injured Lamet was recently placed on the injured list with right forearm inflammation. The 28-year-old right-hander broke out in 2020, and he's been solid in 11 appearances (nine starts) spanning 34 […]

Blake Snell Up In The Air For Friday's Start

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Blake Snell (illness) is still struggling to get back to full strength after dealing with a non-COVID-19-related illness, and his scheduled start on Friday against the Colorado Rockies is up in the air. The 28-year-old left-hander has been a disappointment in his first year in San Diego with a 4.99 […]

Michael Lorenzen Won't Return Until After All-Star Break

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that relief pitcher Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) will stay with Triple-A Louisville on his rehab assignment until after the All-Star break so that there are "no limitations on how we use him." The Reds wisely won't push Lorenzen back for the weekend before the All-Star break since he's been out […]

Brandon Nimmo Dealing With Shoulder Soreness

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (shoulder) experienced left shoulder soreness after a diving catch that he made in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Wednesday, and he was scheduled to be out of the starting lineup on Thursday before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates was postponed. However, Nimmo was expected to be available […]

Max Kranick To Get The Start Friday Against Mets

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Max Kranick will be recalled from the minors to make his second major league start on Friday against the New York Mets on the road, according to a source. JT Brubaker was scheduled to start on Thursday night before the contest was postponed, so it looks like he'll be skipped. Kranick was […]

Rhys Hoskins Receiving A Breather Against Cubbies

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins will take the night off on Thursday against the Chicago Cubs. It's just a routine day of rest. Hoskins has been fantastic so far in July in six games, going 8-for-21 (.381) with three home runs, nine RBI, three walks and four strikeouts. It's raised his overall slash line […]

Mets-Pirates Called Off Thursday Night

The game between the New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night has been postponed due to inclement weather. The contest will be made up on Saturday as part of a doubleheader. Pirates right-hander JT Brubaker and Mets right-hander Taijuan Walker were scheduled to toe the rubber for their respective squads on Thursday. Instead, […]

Josh Donaldson Back In The Lineup Against Tigers

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring) ran the bases before the game and is back in at third base while hitting second against Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal on Thursday night. Donaldson had been out of the lineup since last Saturday with a tight right hamstring, but this is good news for his fantasy […]

Indians Send The Struggling J.C. Mejia Down

The Cleveland Indians optioned right-hander J.C. Mejia to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday to make room on the roster for starting pitcher Zach Plesac, who was activated from the injured list to start on Thursday night. Mejia could rejoin the big league roster for their road trip coming out of the All-Star break, but he should […]

Blue Jays-Orioles Postponed On Thursday

The game between the Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles on Thursday has been postponed due to rain. The contest will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Sept. 11. Toronto right-hander Alek Manoah and Orioles right-handed opener Dillon Tate were set for the starts for their respective teams on Thursday. Manoah will […]

Odubel Herrera Back In The Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera (ankle, wrist) is back in the lineup on Thursday against Chicago Cubs right-hander Adbert Alzolay, playing center field and hitting sixth in the lineup. Herrera was held out of the lineup the last two days to rest some nagging injuries. The 29-year-old has been pretty cold with the lumber in […]

Julio Urias Goes Seven Strong Innings Against Marlins

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias had one of his best outings of the season in a 6-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Thursday afternoon, giving up only one run (a Jazz Chisholm solo shot) over seven innings while striking out nine. The left-hander helped the team snap a three-game losing streak, and […]

Saquon Barkley's Status Unknown With Camp Looming

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (knee) dodged multiple questions about when he might be ready to play when he appeared on the Rich Eisen Show on Thursday. Barkley also declined to say if he'd open training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list when Eisen asked him. He still has around three […]

Michael King On Injured List, Tyler Wade Recalled

The New York Yankees placed right-hander Michael King (finger) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a right middle finger contusion and recalled infielder/outfielder Tyler Wade from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. King has been a swing man for the Yankees the last two years, making 14 appearances (six starts) over 48 1/3 […]

Justus Sheffield Will Be Out For A While

Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said that tests on starting pitcher Justus Sheffield (elbow, oblique) revealed a mild flexor strain in his left arm and a Grade 2 oblique strain. The oblique strain is the bigger issue and figures to keep Sheffield on the injured list well past the 10 days. The 25-year-old left-hander […]

Trevor Bauer's Administrative Leave To Be Extended

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer's administrative leave will be extended by another seven days by Major League Baseball on Friday, with consent from the Players Association, according to sources. We warned fantasy managers last week that Bauer could be unavailable for an extended amount of time as MLB's investigation of sexual-assault allegations against […]

Miguel Andujar Dealing With Hand Issue

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that third baseman Miguel Andujar (hand) has been dealing with "a little bit of a hand issue" and soreness in his hand/wrist area. Andujar underwent X-rays and an MRI exam, and we'll let you know the results when we have them. As a result of his hand issue, […]

Luis Severino Could Face Hitters This Weekend

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (groin, elbow) tossed in the bullpen on Wednesday and could face hitters as soon as this weekend. Severino has been out for over three weeks with a groin injury that he suffered during a rehab start, and he's also working his way back from Tommy John surgery. It's […]

Kyle Farmer Back In The Lineup Thursday

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Kyle Farmer is back in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers after taking the day off on Wednesday due to general body soreness. Farmer is at the 6 and is hitting eighth against Brewers right-hander Adrian Houser. He is hitting .353 (6-for-17) with two home runs and three RBI […]

Mark Canha Won't Return Before All-Star Break

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha (hip) will not return from the injured list until after next week's All-Star break, according to manager Bob Melvin. The A's could really use Canha back in their lineup, and hopefully he'll return on the first day of the second half of the season. The 32-year-old has been useful in […]

Elehuris Montero Goes Deep Twice In The Minors

Colorado Rockies third baseman Elehuris Montero had his first multi-homer game on Wednesday for Double-A Hartford since 2018. The 22-year-old finished the night 3-for-4 with two RBI and nine total bases, which was his fourth multi-hit game in his last 10 contests. Montero is now hitting .251/.345/.482 with 11 home runs through 54 games for […]

Reid Detmers Looking Good In Double-A

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Reid Detmers, who is the No. 57 overall prospect in baseball, struck out seven and allowed just one hitter to reach base on a walk in four innings for Double-A Rocket City on Wednesday. It was Detmers' second start all year where he didn't walk a batter as he lowered his […]

Marlins, Don Mattingly Agree To Exercise 2022 Option

The Miami Marlins and manager Don Mattingly agreed to exercise his 2022 option on Thursday, according to general manager Kim Ng. Despite plenty of criticism, Mattingly will remain in Miami for at least one more season after winning National League Manager of the Year in 2020 when the Fish surprised by going 31-29 and making […]

Adam Humphries Has A Leg Up On No. 3 Job

Washington Football Team wide receivers Terry McLaurin and Curtis Samuel are expected to each have more than 100 targets this year, while NBC Sports Washington's JP Finlay thinks that Adam Humphries will be the No. 3 wideout and get around 60 targets. The 28-year-old disappointed in his final season with the Tennessee Titans, playing in […]