Francisco Lindor Dealing With Grade 2 Oblique Strain

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (oblique), who was put on the 10-day injured list on Saturday, has a Grade 2 oblique strain. Lindor said he doesn't have a timetable for a return. "I'd love to say it's day to day, but it's not. It's more week to week." Despite the bad news for the […]

Bruce Zimmermann Expected Back In August

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said he expects left-hander Bruce Zimmermann (biceps) to return from the injured list in early to mid-August. Zimmermann has been on the shelf since the middle of June with left biceps tendinitis, but there's a good chance that most fantasy managers haven't missed him at all. The 26-year-old southpaw has […]

Sam Huff Activated, Optioned To Double-A

The Texas Rangers activated catcher Sam Huff (knee) from the 60-day injured list on Saturday and optioned him to Double-A Frisco. Huff is coming back from knee surgery and was slashing .244/.340/.659 with five home runs and 10 RBI in 11 games in the Rookie League and at Frisco before he went under the knife. […]

Clint Frazier Not Doing Baseball Activities

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier has been able to lift weights but isn't doing any baseball activities yet. He will visit with another eye doctor on Monday and will need to go on a minor league rehab assignment before he returns to the active roster. Frazier went on the injured list before the All-Star […]

Drew Pomeranz Expected To Return Saturday

San Diego Padres manager Jayce Tingler said that he expects relief pitcher Drew Pomeranz (forearm) to be activated from the 10-day injured list before the game against the Washington Nationals on Saturday. The left-handed reliever was dealing with left forearm inflammation and also missed seven weeks with a shoulder impingement this year. The 32-year-old will […]

Bryce Harper Back In The Lineup Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper is back in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Miami Marlins. Harper sat out of Game 2 of the doubleheader against Miami on Friday due to dehydration, but he's back in there and will be an attractive DFS bat against right-hander Zach Thompson. Harper is in his usual spot […]

Jed Lowrie Sitting Saturday

Oakland Athletics second baseman Jed Lowrie is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Cleveland Indians. Lowrie will get a day to rest after providing the heroics on Friday night with a walk-off home run off Indians reliever Emmanuel Clase in the bottom of the ninth inning. The veteran infielder didn't play at […]

Jorge Lopez Starting Saturday Against Royals

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Jorge Lopez is back from the bereavement list and will start on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals. Lopez has been highly inconsistent this year with a 5.95 ERA, 1.63 WHI and 81/38 K/BB in 84 2/3 innings spanning 18 starts. He has a league-high 12 losses already and just two wins. […]

Mark Canha Activated And Hitting Leadoff Saturday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha (hip) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday and is in left field and hitting leadoff against Cleveland Indians right-hander Cal Quantrill. Canha missed a little over three weeks with a right hip strain, which required a platelet-rich plasma injection. The 32-year-old right-handed slugger has been useful in […]

Niko Goodrum Scratched With Left Calf Tightness

Detroit Tigers infielder Niko Goodrum (calf) was scratched from the lineup of Game 1 of the doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday with left calf tightness. Zack Short took Goodrum's place at shortstop against Twins left-hander Charlie Barnes. Don't be surprised if Goodrum also sits out the nightcap of the doubleheader. Aside from his […]

Tyler Alexander To Start Game 2 Of Doubleheader

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tyler Alexander will start the second game of the team's doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday. In 26 appearances (two starts) over 39 2/3 innings for the Tigers this year, Alexander has a 4.31 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 36/10 K/BB. This will be a bullpen game for Detroit, so Alexander shouldn't […]

Zach Thompson Back On The Bump Saturday

Miami Marlins right-hander Zach Thompson (illness) is returning to the mound on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies after being scratched from his final outing before the All-Star break due to an illness. The 27-year-old rookie has been great for the Fish and fantasy managers in his first five starts at the big league level, going […]

Corey Seager To Take Part In Sim Game Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (hand) will play in a simulated game on Saturday at the team's spring training complex, and he'll play five to six innings and receive three at-bats. The Dodgers have been taking it slow with Seager as he tries to return from a fractured right hand, but there's a chance […]

Brian Anderson Begins Rehab Assignment

Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson (shoulder) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday. Manager Don Mattingly remains hopeful that Anderson will be able to return when he's eligible to come off the injured list on July 25. Anderson has been out since May 24 with a left shoulder subluxation, his second stint […]

Josh Fleming Starting On Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Josh Fleming will get the start on Saturday against the Atlanta Braves. It will be Fleming's seventh start of the season this year in 15 appearances. He's been used as a bulk pitcher for the Rays, too, but he'll start this one off and makes for an interesting streamer in DFS […]

Brandon Crawford Cramped Up Friday Night

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler said that shortstop Brandon Crawford (hamstring) suffered a left hamstring cramp in Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Crawford left the game early, but the good news for fantasy managers is that this doesn't sound like a serious injury situation. The left-handed hitter went 1-for-4 in the contest […]

Adrian Peterson Feeling Good, Still Wants To Play

Free-agent running back Adrian Peterson continues to train and is waiting for another opportunity to play for an NFL team. "That's all I'm asking for. My body feels good. I came out healthy from last season. My body feels strong. I still feel young. I still feel good. I'm ready to play ball," Peterson said. […]

Raiders Running Backs Coach Retires

Las Vegas Raiders running backs coach Kirby Wilson informed the team on Friday that he is retiring after serving as a running backs coach for seven teams over the last two decades. In that span of time in the NFL, Wilson coached four running backs that finished in the top 15 in career rushing yards […]

Reds Activate Michael Lorenzen From Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds activated right-hander Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list on Friday and moved infielder Alex Blandino (hand) to the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. Lorenzen will be making his season debut when he gets into a game, but he looked good on his rehab assignment in the Rookie League […]

Josiah Gray An Option To Join Rotation

Los Angeles Dodgers top pitching prospect Josiah Gray is "on the table" to join the rotation against the San Francisco Giants next week in place of left-hander Clayton Kershaw (forearm), who still has no timetable for a return. Gray, a 23-year-old right-hander, has been great in three starts for Triple-A Oklahoma City, allowing two earned […]

Phillip Evans Returns From Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates activated infielder/outfielder Phillip Evans from the seven-day concussion list on Friday and optioned infielder Cole Tucker to Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Evans was out since July 5 after suffering a concussion in a game against the Atlanta Braves. The 28-year-old was seeing regular playing time at first base before his […]

Evan White Opting For Season-Ending Surgery

Seattle Mariners first baseman Evan White (hip) will undergo season-ending surgery (perhaps labral) on his hip. This had been a possibility for a while now, and now it's official. White wound up playing in only 30 games this year and hit just .144/.202/.237 with two home runs and nine RBI in 104 plate appearances. He […]

Anthony Rendon Not Feeling Better

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (hamstring) is unlikely to be back with the team until the end of July or the beginning of August. Skipper Joe Maddon said it's "nothing awful," but Rendon just isn't feeling better. Rendon isn't progressing like the team had hoped, and he'll still need to go on a […]

Isaiah Ford Returns To The Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins signed wide receiver Isaiah Ford to an undisclosed deal on Friday and waived safety Brian Cole and center Tyler Gauthier in corresponding moves. Ford was traded to the New England Patriots at last year's trade deadline, but he didn't play a single snap for them and was ultimately released. The 25-year-old former […]

Richard Sherman Pleads Not Guilty To Five Misdemeanors

Free-agent cornerback Richard Sherman pleaded not guilty to five misdemeanors on Friday. The 10-year veteran was charged with driving under the influence, reckless endangerment of roadway workers, criminal trespass in the second degree, resisting arrest and malicious mischief in the third degree. "I am deeply remorseful for my actions on Tuesday night," Sherman said in […]

Ted Ginn Jr. Announces His Retirement

Wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. announced his retirement from the NFL on Friday after becoming the ninth overall pick in the 2007 draft and playing 14 seasons. The 36-year-old pass-catcher caught 33 touchdowns, ran for two more and also had seven return touchdowns. Ginn had elite speed and was a three-time All-American at Ohio State […]

David Onyemata Suspended Six Games

New Orleans Saints starting defensive tackle David Onyemata has been suspended for six games in 2021 for a violation of the league's performance-enhancing drug policy. Onyemata claims that he has never "knowingly taken anything that could cause a positive test," but he will be suspended regardless. The 28-year-old is a key defender for the Saints, […]

Bryce Harper To Rest In Game 2 Friday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper is not in the starting lineup for Game 2 of the doubleheader against the Miami Marlins on Friday. Harper went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored in the Game 1 win and is now hitting .283 on the season with a .900 OPS. His fantasy managers would probably […]

Blue Jays To Return To Rogers Center On July 30

The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Friday that they will return home to Rogers Centre on July 30 against the Kansas City Royals after playing parts of two seasons in Buffalo, N.Y., and Dunedin, Fla., during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their home games in Toronto will be played with "robust health and safety protocols in place." […]

Chi Chi Gonzalez Making Spot Start Against Dodgers

Colorado Rockies right-hander Chi Chi Gonzalez will make a spot start on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers to kick off the second half of the season. He is needed for the start after scheduled starter Antonio Senzatela and three other Rockies players were placed on the COVID-19 list on Friday. The soft-tossing Gonzalez is […]