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Trey Mancini Not Playing Tuesday
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini is receiving the day off on Tuesday. Outfielder Anthony Santander will serve as the designated hitter and hit cleanup against Houston Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy. Mancini has been one of the best stories in baseball in 2021 after not playing at all last year after being diagnosed with colon cancer. […]
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Kolten Wong Out Tuesday, Could Rejoin Lineup Wednesday
Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong (calf) is out of the starting lineup again on Tuesday, but manager Craig Counsell said the team is quite certain that Wong will avoid a trip to the injured list. No decision has been made as to whether Wong will have a chance to play on Wednesday. It's the […]
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Wade Davis Lands On The Injured List
The Kansas City Royals placed relief pitcher Wade Davis (forearm) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a right forearm strain and called up reliever Richard Lovelady from the minors in a corresponding move. Davis just simply has not been good at all this year, so maybe he can get himself right with some […]
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Jerad Eickhoff DFA'd, Thomas Szapucki Called Up
The New York Mets designated right-hander Jerad Eickhoff for assignment on Tuesday and called up pitching prospect Thomas Szapucki in a corresponding move. Szapucki, the team's 10th-ranked prospect, will be making his major league debut when he gets into a game. Eickhoff's time in the big leagues came to an end when he allowed five […]
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Tyler Naquin Remains Out Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin (wrist) remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres. Naquin was scratched on Monday with right wrist soreness, but the injury isn't too serious, as he's available to pinch hit. The left-handed hitter has been good this year for the Reds with 12 home runs, […]
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Kyle Muller To Remain In Rotation
Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker confirmed that left-hander Kyle Muller will remain in the rotation for another start after he struck out nine hitters in five shutout innings in a win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. He's certainly earned it after recording a 2.70 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 13/4 K/BB in three outings (two […]
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Victor Robles Returns To Nationals Lineup
Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles (knee) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday and is hitting eighth against Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Rich Hill. Robles suffered a right knee contusion after being hit by a pitch on Sunday, but he was able to come off the bench in Monday's game. Aside from some speed […]
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Spencer Turnbull Expected To Throw Off A Mound This Week
Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said that starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull (forearm) has started throwing at the team's spring training complex and is expected to throw off a mound for the first time later this week. Turnbull had a very nice 2.88 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 44/12 K/BB in nine starts over 50 innings for […]
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Jose Abreu Back In Lineup Against Twins
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (knee) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday and is hitting third against Minnesota Twins right-hander Kenta Maeda. Abreu suffered a knee contusion on a hit by pitch on Sunday, but with the game being rained out on Monday, he won't end up missing a game. The […]
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Drew Pomeranz, Pierce Johnson Activated Tuesday
The San Diego Padres activated relief pitchers Drew Pomeranz (lat, shoulder) and Pierce Johnson (triceps) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned relievers James Norwood and Miguel Diaz in corresponding moves. Pomeranz has been out seven weeks with a left shoulder impingement and lat tightness, but he was dominant with a 1.98 ERA […]
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Stephen Strasburg Throwing Another Bullpen
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck) is throwing another bullpen session on Tuesday, the second time he's done so since his latest trip to the injured list. Strasburg threw a 25-pitch session last Sunday. Washington is being extra cautious with the oft-injured right-hander, which means fantasy managers should expect him to have at least […]
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Christian Arroyo Set For Rehab Assignment
Boston Red Sox infielder Christian Arroyo (knee) is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester this week and could play as soon as Wednesday. Arroyo landed on the 10-day injured list with a right knee contusion, but he might be ready for the team's West coast road trip later this week if he […]
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Andrew Young Recalled From Triple-A
The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled infielder Andrew Young from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday and optioned right-hander Alex Young to Reno in a corresponding move after he allowed six runs in three innings of relief on Monday against the St. Louis Cardinals. In 26 games with Arizona earlier this year, Andrew Young had seven hits (four home […]
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Jairo Solis Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
Houston Astros right-hander Jairo Solis (elbow), one of the team's best pitching prospects, underwent Tommy John surgery on Monday. Solis, who was added to the 40-man roster in the offseason, also had surgery in late April to remove loose bodies from his elbow. His second Tommy John surgery will end his season and likely keep […]
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Alex Bregman Won't Be Back For A Month
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said that he doesn't expect third baseman Alex Bregman (quadriceps) back for at least a month. This comes after Bregman said he was ahead of schedule and optimistic about his progress on Monday, although there was still no firm timetable for his return. He's been out since June 16 with […]
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Michael Pineda To Make A Rehab Start Thursday
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda (elbow) will make a rehab start for Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday. Pineda landed on the 10-day injured list two weeks ago with right elbow inflammation but is slowly working his way back. Barring any setbacks during his rehab outing, the right-hander could return in early to mid-July. The […]
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Billy Hamilton Back, Jake Lamb Goes On Injured List
The Chicago White Sox activated outfielder Billy Hamilton (oblique) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and placed corner infielder/outfielder Jake Lamb (quadriceps) on the injured list with a strained right quadriceps. In corresponding moves, outfielder Luis Gonzalez was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte and first baseman/outfielder Gavin Sheets was called up from Charlotte. Hamilton returns […]
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Paolo Espino Surprises In Spot Start
Washington Nationals right-hander Paolo Espino threw five scoreless innings against the New York Mets on Monday to earn the win, giving up five hits while striking out three and walking none. The 34-year-old right-hander now has a 2.02 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 26 strikeouts in 35 2/3 innings over 18 outings (three starts). Espino has […]
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Kyle Schwarber Refuses To Cool Off
Washington Nationals outfielder Kyle Schwarber hit two more home runs in Monday night's 8-4 win over the New York Mets. Schwarber's leadoff home run went a projected 439 feet at 110.2 mph off the bat, per Statcast. It was his 11th career leadoff homer. The second bomb went 409 feet at 105.8 mph for his […]
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Darren O'Day Back From The Injured List
The New York Yankees activated relief pitcher Darren O'Day (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned right-hander Brooks Kriske to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. O'Day is return to return after throwing three scoreless innings with six strikeouts on his rehab assignment at Triple-A. The veteran right-hander has been out since […]
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Ryan Fitzpatrick Has Made Positive Impact On Offense
According to Washington Football Team linebacker Jon Bostic, the addition of quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has had a noticeable positive effect on the offense this offseason. "You can see just how much of a step that offense has taken already," Bostic said. "I think he's really, really going to help those guys out." The 38-year-old gunslinger, […]
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Kyler Murray Expects Big Things From A.J. Green
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray expects new wide receiver A.J. Green to have a big year in 2021. "I expect A.J. to have a big year," Murray said. "I know a lot of people are sleeping on him. I know a lot of things have been said about him maybe not being able to do […]
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Travis Lakins Sr. To Start Against Astros On Tuesday
Baltimore Orioles right-hander Travis Lakins Sr. will make the start on his 27th birthday on Tuesday night against the Houston Astros. Lakins has made 23 relief appearances (26 1/3 innings) for the Orioles this year, posting a 5.81 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 24/14 K/BB, but he did toss four scoreless innings against the Toronto Blue […]
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Kyle Pitts Signs Rookie Deal
The Atlanta Falcons signed first-round tight end Kyle Pitts to a four-year rookie deal worth a fully guaranteed $32.9 million. The deal also comes with a fifth-year option. Pitts was the No. 4 overall pick in this year's NFL draft and was reportedly being force-fed targets during the team's minicamp. He's expected to be a […]
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J.J. Arcega-Whiteside On The Bubble
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver J.J. Arcega-Whiteside will be on the bubble in training camp. The Athletic's Bo Wulf thinks the chances of Arcega-Whiteside ever becoming a useful NFL receiver are low because of his meager production in the first two years of his career. But with a wide receiver specialist as a head coach, the […]
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Adrian Killins Jr. Likely To Work As Slot Receiver
Philadelphia Eagles running back Adrian Killins Jr. is a running back in name only and will likely spend training camp working as a slot receiver. Along with Killins, The Athletic's Bo Wulf projects that Jason Huntley, Jordan Howard and Elijah Holyfield won't make the final roster cut behind Miles Sanders, Boston Scott, Kenny Gainwell and […]
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Jeurys Familia, Tomas Nido Begin Rehab Assignments
New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia (hip) and catcher Tomas Nido (wrist) will start their rehab assignments with Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday night. Familia is eligible to come off the injured list as soon as Thursday, and Nido is eligible to return on Friday. Familia suffered a right hip impingement at the beginning of […]
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Roberto Perez Begins Rehab Assignment Tuesday
Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez (finger) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Akron on Tuesday, joining starting pitcher Zach Plesac (thumb) and designated hitter/outfielder Franmil Reyes (oblique). Perez underwent surgery on his right ring finger in early May and is expected to play on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Indians backstop went 2-for-9 in four […]
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Anthony Rizzo's Back Still Bothering Him
Chicago Cubs manager David Ross didn't sound very confident on the status of first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) after he received treatment on Monday. "He's sore," Ross said. Rizzo left the game early on Sunday with back issues and also sat out on Monday, so this is a situation worth keeping a close eye on. […]
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Dodgers To Slow Play Corey Seager's Rehab
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that shortstop Corey Seager's (hand) fracture "just isn't responding" like the team had hoped. Seager has not swung a bat since last week. "He can still feel it when he hits. We're going to put [hitting] on back-burner and slow-play it right now," Roberts said. The 27-year-old has […]
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