Mitch Garver Could Return Before All-Star Break

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said that catcher Mitch Garver (groin) is likely looking at a return just before or after the All-Star break after he met with a urologist last week. The Twins are being careful with Garver. The 30-year-old landed on the injured list four weeks ago after taking a foul tip to […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Has Had Some Bad Luck

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. came into Tuesday's game with a .159 batting average on the season, even after getting a couple of hits in Monday's win. Bradley has a .217 batting average on balls in play, which indicates that he's also run into some pretty bad luck in 2021. It's been especially disappointing […]

Andrew Whitworth Likely In His Final Season

Los Angeles Rams left tackle Andrew Whitworth, who is entering his 16th NFL season, hinted that the 2021 season would likely be his last. "So this year, to me, it feels like this is it. This is like, I've put everything into trying to play this season and play at the level I want to," […]

Jaydon Mickens, Justin Watson On The Bubble

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers Jaydon Mickens and Justin Watson have seen their stock fall this offseason. Mickens was the primary returner on punts and kickoffs in 2020, but his future is uncertain after the team drafted rookie Jaelon Darden as a potential replacement. And Mickens didn't exactly stand out in return duties last year. […]

Giovani Bernard Likely To Serve In Pass-Catching Role

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Giovani Bernard looked impressive in voluntary organized team activities and at Tom Brady's unofficial workouts, and he's most likely to serve as the team's third-down and pass-catching back while Ronald Jones II and Leonard Fournette battle for primary ball-carrying duties. Bernard has averaged 42 catches per season in his eight-year […]

Jasson Dominguez To Play In Futures Game

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez, the team's top prospect, will play in this year's All-Star Futures Game on July 11. The No. 24 overall prospect in baseball will become the first player to take part in the Futures Game without having played in a full-season league. He'll be the youngest player since Vladimir Guerrero […]

Jose Trevino To Miss A Couple Of Games

Texas Rangers catcher Jose Trevino (forearm) is dealing with a forearm contusion that he suffered during a fall on Tuesday. Trevino will be out for at least a couple of days. As a result, catcher John Hicks is being called up from the minors. Outfielder Jason Martin has been optioned in a corresponding move. Jonah […]

Max Fried To Start On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (finger) will be activated from the injured list to start on Wednesday against the New York Mets. Fried will only miss the minimum on the 10-day injured list with a blister on his left index finger that landed him on the IL on June 19. On the season, the […]

Chaz Roe's Season Is Over

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Chaz Roe (shoulder) will have season-ending surgery on his right shoulder on Wednesday. Roe has been out since April 2 and managed to pitch in just one game before being shut down with arm issues. The 34-year-old right-handed reliever was solid for the Rays in the shortened 2020 season, going […]

Aaron Ashby Being Called Up By Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Brewers are calling up left-hander Aaron Ashby from the minors on Tuesday, according to sources. Ashby was impressive in spring training and has struck out 56 hitters and walked 24 in 38 innings at Triple-A Nashville. While the 23-year-old left-hander, the Brewers No. 7 prospect per MLB Pipeline, was a starter to begin […]

Erick Fedde Throws From 120 Feet

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Erick Fedde (oblique) threw for the first time from up to 120 feet on Tuesday. "It went pretty smoothly, so a good start," Fedde said. The right-hander went on the injured list over the weekend with a mild oblique strain. Oblique strains can often be tricky to come back from, especially […]

Ryan Tepera Goes On 10-Day Injured List With Calf Strain

The Chicago Cubs placed right-handed reliever Ryan Tepera (calf) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a calf strain. In corresponding moves, right-hander Trevor Megill was sent to Triple-A Iowa, while left-hander Adam Morgan and right-hander Tommy Nance were called up from Iowa. Infielder Matt Duffy was also placed on the 60-day injured list. […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]