Max Kranick Optioned After Second Start

The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned right-hander Max Kranick back to Triple-A Indianapolis after his second career start in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the New York Mets on Saturday. Kranick, the team's No. 26 prospect per MLB Pipeline, wasn't as successful in his second career major league start. The 23-year-old allowed three earned runs on […]

Kyle Seager Out Again Sunday

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager (shin) is out of the starting lineup again on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels after being scratched from Saturday's lineup with a bone bruise on his shin. Seager fouled a ball off his shin a few days ago, and fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day as we head […]

Javier Baez Still Dealing With Thumb Issues

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross said that shortstop Javier Baez (thumb) jammed his thumb again on a couple of plays on Saturday night, and the club removed him from the game in the final inning as a precaution. Baez had missed a few games earlier this week with a thumb injury, so it made sense […]

Eloy Jimenez Homers In First Rehab Game

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (pectoral) hit a two-run home run in his first rehab game with High-A Winston Salem on Saturday. He finished 2-for-4 after the game was rained out on Friday night. The 24-year-old suffered a ruptured left pectoral tendon on March 24 in spring training and has yet to make his […]

Brett Baty Promoted To Double-A

New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty, the team's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, was promoted to Double-A Binghamton on Saturday. Baty earned the call-up by hitting .309/.397/.514 with seven home runs, 27 runs scored, 34 RBI and four steals in seven attempts in 51 games at High-A Brooklyn. The 21-year-old left-handed hitter has […]

Vertigo Has Been Ruled Out For Clint Frazier

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that vertigo has been ruled out for outfielder Adam Frazier, but he will go through a bunch of vision tests this week. Frazier exited a game a week ago with dizziness, but the team is still trying to figure out what is exactly bothering him. There is no […]

Jonathan Loaisiga On The COVID-19 Injured List

The New York Yankees placed relief pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga on the COVID-19 injured list on Saturday and recalled right-hander Albert Abreu and right-hander Brooks Kriske from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in corresponding moves. Loaisiga has been great in relief for the Yankees this year, posting a 2.11 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, two saves and a 46/10 K/BB in […]

Mookie Betts To Sit Out Of All-Star Game

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts won't play in the All-Star game next week due to an undisclosed injury. It's nothing that fantasy managers should be worried about, but Betts just wants to rest up for what is hopefully a better second half. The 28-year-old underperformed by his standards in the first half with 12 […]

Michael Brantley, Ryan Pressly Won't Play In All-Star Game

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley and relief pitcher Ryan Pressly will not take part in the All-Star game next week. Brantley is dealing with a minor injury and Pressly is on paternity leave. With shortstop Carlos Correa on the COVID-19 list and second baseman Jose Altuve deciding to skip the game to rest up for […]

Austin Nola Kicks Off Rehab Assignment With Two Hits

San Diego Padres catcher Austin Nola (knee) reached base in all three of his plate appearances, including two hits, and played five innings at first base in his first rehab appearance with Triple-A El Paso on Friday. The 31-year-old backstop has been on the injured list since late May with a left knee sprain. He's […]

Chris Sale Could Start Rehab Assignment Next Week

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) will throw another two-inning simulated game at the team's spring training complex on Saturday and he is likely to be sent on a minor league rehab assignment next week, according to manager Alex Cora. Sale hasn't pitched in game action since August of 2019, when he struck […]

Kyle Freeland's Start Ends Early Due To Blister Issues

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland (finger) was forced to leave his start on Friday against the San Diego Padres early in the sixth inning because of a middle finger blister. Before leaving, Freeland's scoreless inning streak of 15 1/3 frames was snapped by Trent Grisham. In total, the left-hander allowed three earned runs on […]

Yan Gomes Dealing With Oblique Injury

Washington Nationals catcher Yan Gomes (oblique) left the game early in the middle of the second inning on Friday against the San Francisco Giants with a left oblique injury. The Nationals will know more on the severity of Gomes' injury on Saturday, but with just two games until the All-Star break, Gomes' first half is […]

Tommy La Stella Restarting His Rehab Assignment

San Francisco Giants infielder Tommy La Stella (thumb) is restarting his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Friday night. La Stella was initially working his way back from a hamstring injury when he fractured his thumb. Because he's been out since early May, the 32-year-old veteran will likely need an extended stay in […]

Victor Robles Gets A Breather Friday

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the San Francisco Giants. Robles has been cold for most of the year so far, and he's been especially cold in the last 14 days -- .114 average, one home run and 12 strikeouts in 40 plate appearances -- so hopefully […]

Frank Clark Charged With Felony Weapons Possession

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark was charged with a felony weapons violation on Friday, stemming from his arrest on March 13 by the California Highway Patrol. An alleged gun incident involving Clark in Los Angeles in June remains under investigation. He's scheduled to be arraigned from the March incident on July 14. If […]

Stephon Gilmore Might Not Be Ready For Training Camp

New England Patriots star cornerback Stephon Gilmore (quadriceps) said he's feeling better since offseason surgery, but he's still not sure if he'll be 100 percent healthy by the start of training camp this month. "I feel stronger than I've ever felt since the surgery. I've been running a lot, building full speed.." On if he'll […]

Chris Godwin Unlikely To Land Long-Term Extension

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin, who received the franchise tag, is unlikely to receive a long-term deal from the team before the deadline next week. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported that there is "nothing imminent on that front" for Godwin. Even if the Bucs don't extend Godwin before next week, general manager Jason […]

Bears, Allen Robinson II Unlikely To Reach Long-Term Deal

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II doesn't appear close to getting a long-term deal with the team done prior to the deadline next week, which means he'd be playing the 2021 season on the franchise tag. Robinson wants to be paid like the top-tier receiver that he is. He'd make $17.98 million in 2021 […]

Taylor Widener Activated And Starting Against Dodgers

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Taylor Widener (groin) has been activated from the 10-day injured list and will make the start on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Widener has missed almost seven weeks with a right groin strain, so fantasy managers should be looking to avoid him in a tough matchup. The 26-year-old was really good […]

Logan Webb Starting Against Nationals

San Francisco Giants right-hander Logan Webb (shoulder) has been activated from the 10-day injured list and will make the start against the Washington Nationals on Friday. Webb was initially scheduled to throw three innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Sacramento earlier this week, but the Giants scrapped those plans. He's been out almost six […]

Victor Caratini Sitting Out Friday

San Diego Padres catcher Victor Caratini (thumb) is out of the starting lineup on Friday against the Colorado Rockies. Caratini took a foul tip off his thumb on Thursday and was removed from the game eventually, but X-rays came back negative and fantasy managers should consider the backstop day-to-day. Caratini isn't an offensive force but […]

Yu Darvish Unlikely To Pitch In All-Star Game

San Diego Padres manager Jayce Tingler said that it's "unlikely" that starting pitcher Yu Darvish (back, hip) will pitch in the All-Star game next week after he dealt with more back and hip tightness in his disastrous outing against the Washington Nationals. Apparently Darvish has been dealing with these issues for the last several weeks, […]

Drew Pomeranz Goes Back On The Injured List

The San Diego Padres placed left-handed reliever Drew Pomeranz (forearm) back on the 10-day injured list on Friday with left forearm inflammation. It's been a tough year for Pomeranz due to injuries, as he also missed seven weeks earlier in 2021 with a left shoulder impingement and lat tightness. However, manager Jayce Tingler is hoping […]

C.J. Cron Returns After Being Hit In The Head

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron (head) is back in the starting lineup on Friday after he was hit in the helmet by a pitch on Thursday. Cron was checked for a concussion but passed all the tests and is back at first base while hitting sixth against San Diego Padres spot-starter Reiss Knehr, who […]

Miguel Andujar Still Out Friday

New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar (wrist) will miss his third straight game on Friday against the Houston Astros with a left wrist sprain. It's not the first time Andujar has dealt with wrist issues in 2021, so he could be a candidate to land on the injured list if it doesn't improve soon. […]

Mitch Garver, Jake Cave Getting Closer To Returning

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said that catcher Mitch Garver (groin) and outfielder Jake Cave (back) could start their rehab assignments at Triple-A St. Paul next week. Garver was also able to catch a bullpen on Thursday. The 30-year-old has been sidelined since June 1 with his groin injury, but he'll be able to provide […]

Steven Brault To Begin Rehab Assignment Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Steven Brault (lat) will begin a minor league rehab assignment with Low-A Bradenton on Sunday. Brault has been out since late March with a left lat strain and should be an option to upgrade the team's starting rotation in the second half of the season. Brault isn't a big strikeout guy (career […]

Brandon Nimmo Playing On Friday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup on Friday, batting leadoff and playing center field against Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander JT Brubaker. Nimmo injured his shoulder during a diving catch in the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday and wasn't in the initial lineup on Thursday against Pittsburgh before […]

Robbie Grossman Makes His Return Friday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman (finger) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against Minnesota Twins right-hander Kenta Maeda and is in left field and hitting third in the batting order. Grossman missed just one game with a jammed finger. The 31-year-old switch-hitter has made more consistent hard contact from the right side against […]