Braves Call Up Jonathan Lucroy

The Atlanta Braves called up catcher Jonathan Lucroy from Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday and optioned catcher William Contreras to Gwinnett in a corresponding move. The team also transferred left-hander Grant Dayton (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list. The veteran Lucroy had five hits in 14 at-bats with the Washington Nationals earlier this season but had […]

Vidal Brujan Debuting In Game 1 Of Doubleheader

Tampa Bay Rays infield prospect Vidal Brujan is starting at second base and hitting fifth in his major league debut in the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday against Cleveland Indians right-hander J.C. Mejia. Brujan, the team's No. 2 prospect behind Wander Franco, was hitting .259/.344/.471 with nine home runs, 37 runs scored, 29 […]

Craig Kimbrel Will Be The Most Coveted Trade Target

With the Chicago Cubs losing their 10th straight game on Monday, it's looking more likely that they'll be sellers at the trade deadline, and closer Craig Kimbrel is expected to be the most coveted player on the trade market. The Boston Red Sox could be a natural landing spot for Kimbrel, who played in Beantown […]

Travis d'Arnaud Continues With Baseball Activities

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (thumb), who is on the 60-day injured list with torn ligaments in his left thumb, continues to throw, hit with one hand and do conditioning exercises. However, until he regains more strength in his surgically repaired hand, the Braves aren't setting a start date for his rehab assignment. If he […]

John Means To Make Another Rehab Start Friday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means (shoulder) began his minor league rehab assignment with a two-inning outing for High-A Aberdeen on July 3 and is scheduled to make two more rehab outings, with the next one coming on Friday, July 9, at Double-A Bowie. The talented left-hander should be back at the top of Baltimore's […]

Don't Sleep On Christian Kirk

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk could be in for a breakout season in 2021 as he picks up some of Larry Fitzgerald's targets and overall production next to All-Pro DeAndre Hopkins. Kirk could be a great complement to Hopkins and better than aging pass-catcher A.J. Green while playing from the slot. The 24-year-old also […]

Irv Smith Jr. Will Have Plenty Of Opportunity

The Minnesota Vikings have downplayed any role expansion for tight end Irv Smith Jr. now that Kyle Rudolph is in New York, but the Vikings only have two other proven pass-catchers on the roster in Adam Thielen and Justin Jefferson. Smith has flashed some intriguing potential and will have more opportunities in 2021 on a […]

Amari Rodgers Is One To Watch In Green Bay

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver/return specialist Amari Rodgers could be the team's breakout player in his first year in the NFL. The third-round pick out of Clemson is a natural slot receiver, which is something the Packers have lacked, and is also a very skilled kick returner. The 5-foot-9, 212-pounder can also serve out […]

Diamondbacks Call Up Stuart Fairchild Tuesday

The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled outfielder Stuart Fairchild from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday and optioned outfielder Nick Heath to Reno in a corresponding move. Fairchild, the team's No. 14 prospect per MLB Pipeline, had five home runs in his last 15 games for Reno. The 25-year-old right-handed hitter has a chance to earn an everyday role […]

Tyler Beede Called Up, Jaylin Davis To The Injured List

The San Francisco Giants called up right-hander Tyler Beede from Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday and placed outfielder Jaylin Davis (hamstring) on the injured list with a Grade 1 hamstring strain in a corresponding move. Outfielder Jason Vosler was also called up from Sacramento, while right-hander Jimmie Sherfy was designated for assignment. Beede will be making […]

Aaron Sanchez, Reyes Moronta Making Progress

San Francisco Giants right-handers Aaron Sanchez (finger) and Reyes Moronta (elbow) are making progress from their respective injuries. Sanchez threw two innings (40 pitches) during a live batting practice session on Tuesday. He's been out since May 5 with biceps tendinitis and has also been battling more blister issues on his throwing hand. The 29-year-old […]

Brandon Belt Does Some Hitting, Throwing

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) hit off a tee and threw out to 110 feet on Tuesday. Belt is opting to rehab his injured knee instead of undergoing what would likely be season-ending surgery. The 33-year-old still doesn't have a timetable for a return, but it's nice to know that he's already […]

Jaylin Davis Diagnosed With Grade 1 Hamstring Strain

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jaylin Davis (hamstring) was diagnosed with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain after undergoing an MRI exam on Tuesday. Davis suffered the injury on Monday night and was forced to leave the game, and he could be headed for a stint on the injured list. It's a tough blow after he […]

Kyle Tucker Returns To The Lineup

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (back) is returning to the starting lineup on Tuesday and will hit sixth and start in right field against Oakland Athletics right-hander Chris Bassitt. Tucker is back in there after missing the last three games because of back spasms. The 24-year-old has been pretty steady in 2021 with a .264/.323/.476 […]

Dallas Goedert Has Top-Five TE Potential

With Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz likely to go elsewhere, Dallas Goedert is expected to take over as the team's No. 1 tight end in 2021. Goedert will have true breakout potential and will be featured in head coach Nick Sirianni's offense. The 26-year-old ranks 13th among tight ends in receiving yards since he […]

Kenyan Drake Expects To Play A More Versatile Role

Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake wasn't thrilled about being pigeonholed as an early down back with the Arizona Cardinals and said he expects to play a more versatile role alongside Josh Jacobs in his new home. Head coach Jon Gruden unsurprisingly loves Drake's skill set and versatility, but it remains to be seen […]

Corey Oswalt Lands On Injured List

The New York Mets placed right-hander Corey Oswalt (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with right knee inflammation and recalled right-hander Robert Stock from Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move. Oswalt suffered the injury in his first start of the season on Sunday against the New York Yankees. He had a 3.48 ERA, […]

Mychal Givens Activated From Injured List

The Colorado Rockies activated relief pitcher Mychal Givens (back) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned left-hander Ben Bowden to Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. Givens has been out since June 17 with a lower back strain, but he'll return to Colorado's bullpen with a nice 2.78 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 25/11 […]

No Players Opting Out Of The 2021 Season

No NFL players are believed to have opted out of the 2021 season, according to a source. The deadline to inform teams was last Friday, and no such transactions were submitted for Tuesday's personnel notice after the holiday weekend. A vast majority of NFL players and staff have already gotten their COVID-19 vaccines, which has […]

Patriots Sign First-Rounder Mac Jones

The New England Patriots signed first-round quarterback Mac Jones to his four-year, $15.6 million rookie deal on Tuesday. Like with all first-round picks, Jones' contract will include a fifth-year option. The former Alabama star impressed the coaching staff during offseason practices in the spring and even looked better than Cam Newton some days. The Patriots […]

Anthony Rendon Going Back On The Injured List

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (hamstring) is going back on the injured list for the third time this season on Tuesday with a left hamstring strain. It's been the story of his season in 2021. Rendon just hasn't been able to get going because of the injuries this year, hitting a disappointing .240/.329/.382 […]

Maikel Franco Scratched From The Lineup Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Maikel Franco (ankle) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Tuesday. Franco was trying to play for the first time since last Wednesday. In his stead, Domingo Leyba will start at third base and bat ninth against Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Steven Matz. Franco could be looking at a stint […]

Rays Expected To Call Up Vidal Brujan

The Tampa Bay Rays are expected to call up infielder Vidal Brujan from the minors on Wednesday as the 27th man for their doubleheader against the Cleveland Indians, but he seems likely to stick around after that as the replacement for outfielder Manuel Margot (hamstring), who was placed on the injured list on Tuesday. Brujan […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Hitting Ninth Tuesday

Texas Rangers shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa was dropped to ninth in the batting order on Tuesday against Detroit Tigers right-hander Jose Urena. Kiner-Falefa has mainly served as the team's leadoff hitter this year, so this move to the bottom of the order will drastically affect his fantasy value, mainly in DFS. The 26-year-old is hitting .118/.151/.118 […]

Gregory Polanco, Phillip Evans Land On Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed outfielder Gregory Polanco (hip) on the 10-day injured list with right hip inflammation and first baseman/outfielder Phillip Evans (head) on the seven-day concussion injured list on Tuesday. Shortstop Cole Tucker was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis and third baseman Rodolfo Castro was recalled from Double-A Altoona in corresponding moves. Along with injury, […]

Brandon Nimmo, Jonathan Villar Out Against The Lefty

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Brett Anderson. It looks like a normal day of rest for Nimmo, who has gone 7-for-18 (.389) with three RBI in his first four games back from the injured list. With a .333/.423/.440 slash line on the […]

Matt Olson Will Participate In Home Run Derby

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson will try to become the third A's player to win the All-Star Home Run Derby next week. The first-time All-Star will compete against Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani, reigning champion Pete Alonso of the Mets, Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini, Rockies shortstop Trevor Story and Royals catcher Salvador Perez. […]

Trevor Richards, Bowden Francis Heading To Toronto

The Toronto Blue Jays are acquiring right-handers Trevor Richards and Bowden Francis from the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday in exchange for first baseman Rowdy Tellez. Richards was traded alongside Willy Adames from the Rays to the Brewers already this year, and now he'll head back to the American League East. He'll give a banged-up Toronto […]

Brewers Acquire Rowdy Tellez

The Milwaukee Brewers are acquiring first baseman Rowdy Tellez from the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday in exchange for right-hander Trevor Richards, according to sources. Tellez has hit just .209/.272/.338 with four home runs and eight RBI in 50 games for Toronto this year, but he's been in Triple-A since June 22. The 26-year-old left-handed […]

Jesse Winker Out, Jonathan India Returns Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker is out of the starting lineup on Tuesday, but second baseman Jonathan India (ankle) will return against Kansas City Royals left-hander Kris Bubic after being scratched on Monday. Tyler Naquin will also get the night off against the southpaw. Shogo Akiyama will enter the lineup in the ninth spot while […]