Alejandro Kirk Could Return Next Week

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (hip) has reported to Triple-A Trenton for a rehab assignment and is eligible to come off the 60-day injured list on July 1. Kirk has been out since the beginning of May with a left hip flexor strain, but he's nearing a return as long as he doesn't suffer […]

Julian Merryweather, Ryan Borucki Progressing

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Julian Merryweather (oblique) threw a "nice and easy" side session this week, according to manager Charlie Montoyo. Reliever Ryan Borucki (elbow) had a successful bullpen session on Friday. His next step is either a side session on Monday or live batting practice on Tuesday, followed by a minor league rehab […]

Logan Allen To Start On Sunday

Cleveland Indians left-hander Logan Allen has been tabbed to start on Sunday against the Minnesota Twins. Allen started the season in the starting rotation but struggled to the tune of a 9.19 ERA, 1.72 WHIP and 12:7 K:BB in five starts over 15 2/3 innings before being sent to Triple-A. In five starts in the […]

Pirates Sign Shelby Miller To Minor League Deal

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed former All-Star right-hander Shelby Miller to a minor league deal on Saturday, according to sources. The 30-year-old former first-rounder of the St. Louis Cardinals in 2009 most recently pitched for the Chicago Cubs after signing a minors deal with them in the offseason. Miller allowed seven earned runs in his two […]

Chris Sale To Face Live Hitters Saturday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) will make an important step in his recovery from Tommy John surgery on Saturday when he throws around 20 pitches to live hitters. It will be the first time that Sale has faced live hitters since spring training of last year. Manager Alex Cora thinks Sale will […]

John Gant Bumped From Starting Rotation

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander John Gant is moving to the bullpen and will be available in relief in the near future. Gant was impressive early on for the Cardinals, but he was due for regression, and it has hit him hard recently. He has a decent 3.47 ERA on the season, but he's also sporting […]

Denzel Mims Not A Great Fit For New Offense

New York Jets wide receiver Denzel Mims will have to earn a starting role in training camp. The second-round pick in 2020 dealt with injuries in his rookie campaign and played in just nine games. Mims' overall stat line wasn't anything special, but he did flash an eye-popping 15.5 yards per catch. He missed some […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Homers Again Friday

Toronto Blue Jays corner infielder Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his major league-tying 25th home run of the season on Friday in the team's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Baltimore Orioles. Guerrero is now tied with San Diego Padres star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. for the major league lead in long balls after Tatis put on […]

Shohei Ohtani Hits First Career Leadoff Home Run

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hit his first career leadoff home run (24th of the season) in the 4-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. It was also the hardest-hit (116.1 mph) leadoff homer by any player since Statcast was introduced in 2015. Ohtani's homer traveled an estimated 453 feet […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Passing On Home Run Derby

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. said on Friday that he won't be participating in this year's Home Run Derby, largely because he doesn't want to risk further injury to his tender left shoulder. After the announcement, he proceeded to hit three home runs in the team's 11-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, raising […]

Bengals Impressed With Auden Tate

Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan said he's been really impressed with wide receiver Auden Tate during offseason practices. "He sometimes gets forgotten, but he has a really unique skill set that makes him one of the best out there in terms of contested catches," Callahan said. "And he's huge. As a fourth receiver, he's […]

Joe Burrow Has Looked Good

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's every move during offseason practices was closely followed, and coaches and teammates have been raving about the increased velocity on his passes. Burrow adapted well last year without an offseason or preseason, and everyone has been buzzing about the offenses potential in his second year with the addition of first-round […]

Taijuan Walker With Another Solid Start On Friday

New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker continued his excellent season in his first year with the Mets in the first game of a doubleheader on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Walker picked up a no-decision, but he struck out five and walked only one while allowing just one earned run in his five innings […]

Brewers Could Be A Landing Spot For Trevor Story

The Milwaukee Brewers could be a potential landing spot for Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story. The two-time All-Star and Silver Slugger winner is expected to be traded, and the Rockies are listening to offers ahead of next month's trade deadline. The Brewers acquired Willy Adames from the Tampa Bay Rays last month, but they could […]

Danny Coulombe Starting Friday Against Indians

Minnesota Twins left-hander Danny Coulombe will make the start on Friday evening in his Twins debut against the Cleveland Indians. It will be a bullpen game, so fantasy managers shouldn't be expecting Coulombe to go deep into this ballgame. The 31-year-old southpaw had a fantastic 1.77 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 27:3 K:BB in 14 relief […]

Noah Syndergaard Does Some Light Jogging

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (elbow) did some light jogging in the outfield before the first game of the team's doubleheader on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Syndergaard was shut down for six weeks in late-May after experiencing a setback with his surgically repaired right elbow during a rehab start in the minor […]

Spencer Howard To Start Monday

Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi said he expects starting pitcher Spencer Howard to start on Monday at the Cincinnati Reds, which will push right-hander Vince Velasquez to Tuesday against the Miami Marlins. No reason has been given for the switch. Howard has been up and down in his second major league season, going 0-2 with […]

Eduardo Escobar Returns To D-Backs Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar (quadriceps) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against the San Diego Padres. Escobar is back at the hot corner and is hitting third against Padres right-hander Chris Paddack. The veteran infielder missed the whole first half of the week after he strained his right quadriceps on Sunday, […]

Daniel Hudson Could Throw Bullpen Soon

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said he's hoping that relief pitcher Daniel Hudson (elbow) will be able to throw a bullpen session either Monday or Tuesday. Hudson has been on the injured list since June 12 with elbow inflammation. The veteran right-hander has been throwing on flat ground and is nearing his return. The 34-year-old […]

Jeurys Familia Expected To Return Next Week

New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia's (hip) inflammation has been subsiding, and the expectation is that he will return from the injured list when he's eligible next week. The Mets are slowing getting healthier as we approach the All-Star break. Familia has a 3.63 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and 24:15 K:BB over 22 1/3 innings […]

Michael Kopech Making Excellent Progress

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa said he saw "excellent progress" from relief pitcher Michael Kopech's (hamstring) simulated game on Friday. The plan is for Kopech to throw another simulated game on Monday. After that, the White Sox will determine if the right-hander will need to go on a rehab assignment. The 25-year-old has […]

Marcus Stroman Expected To Make Next Start

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (hip) "expects to make his next start," according to manager Luis Rojas. Stroman, who left his last start early due to left hip soreness, could take the mound next on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies. The right-hander gave the Mets and fantasy managers a huge scare in his […]

Mark Canha Lands On The Injured List

The Oakland Athletics placed outfielder Mark Canha (hip) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a left hip strain. Infielder Vimael Machin was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Canha suffered the hip injury in Thursday's ball game. He's produced well for the A's and fantasy managers this year, batting .255/.375/.450 with 12 […]

Phillies Place Sam Coonrod On Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies placed relief pitcher Sam Coonrod (forearm) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with right forearm tendinitis. The move is retroactive to June 24. In corresponding moves, infielder Nick Maton and right-hander Neftali Feliz were called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Right-hander David Hale was designated for assignment. On the year, Coonrod […]

Mets Expect Brandon Nimmo Back Next Week

New York Mets manager Luis Rojas said the team expects outfielder Brandon Nimmo (finger) back at some point next week. Nimmo has been out since May 2, but his return will be excellent news for both the Mets and fantasy managers. The 28-year-old was slashing .318/.430/.439 with a home run, seven runs scored, eight RBI […]

Morgan Moses Signs One-Year Deal With Jets

Former Washington Football Team offensive tackle Morgan Moses is signing a one-year deal worth $3.6 million in base salary with the New York Jets on Friday, according to a source. Moses has never made a Pro Bowl, but he's coming off arguably the best season of his career and should be an upgrade over the […]

Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase Haven't Missed A Beat

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow said his connection with rookie wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase is "right back to where it was" after the two were a record-setting duo at LSU. Their pre-established chemistry factored into the Bengals decision to draft Chase at No. 5 overall in this year's NFL draft. The two studied film together […]

Giants Waive Ryquell Armstead

The New York Giants waived former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead on Thursday. Armstead didn't play at all in 2020 while on the Reserve/COVID-19 list with the Jaguars, but he did manage to catch 14 of his 24 targets for 144 yards and two touchdowns in his rookie season in 2019. The 24-year-old former […]

Ke'Shawn Vaughn's Chances Could Hinge On Special Teams

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians would like to see more of second-year running back Ke'Shawn Vaughn in the offense, but Arians said Vaughn's chances of playing could hinge on special teams. "Ke'Shawn's made a nice move but he has to be a better special teams players right now because of what's in front […]

Antonio Gibson Has Shown Improvement

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson has shown plenty of improvement during offseason practices this year. "It's like night and day," running backs coach Randy Jordan said. Transitioning from playing mostly receiver in college, Gibson rushed for 795 yards and 11 touchdowns in his rookie season in 2020. He averaged 4.34 yards per carry […]