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 […]

Kyle Schwarber Refuses To Cool Off

Washington Nationals outfielder Kyle Schwarber hit two more home runs in Monday night's 8-4 win over the New York Mets. Schwarber's leadoff home run went a projected 439 feet at 110.2 mph off the bat, per Statcast. It was his 11th career leadoff homer. The second bomb went 409 feet at 105.8 mph for his […]

Darren O'Day Back From The Injured List

The New York Yankees activated relief pitcher Darren O'Day (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned right-hander Brooks Kriske to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. O'Day is return to return after throwing three scoreless innings with six strikeouts on his rehab assignment at Triple-A. The veteran right-hander has been out since […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Has Made Positive Impact On Offense

According to Washington Football Team linebacker Jon Bostic, the addition of quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has had a noticeable positive effect on the offense this offseason. "You can see just how much of a step that offense has taken already," Bostic said. "I think he's really, really going to help those guys out." The 38-year-old gunslinger, […]

Kyler Murray Expects Big Things From A.J. Green

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray expects new wide receiver A.J. Green to have a big year in 2021. "I expect A.J. to have a big year," Murray said. "I know a lot of people are sleeping on him. I know a lot of things have been said about him maybe not being able to do […]

Travis Lakins Sr. To Start Against Astros On Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Travis Lakins Sr. will make the start on his 27th birthday on Tuesday night against the Houston Astros. Lakins has made 23 relief appearances (26 1/3 innings) for the Orioles this year, posting a 5.81 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 24/14 K/BB, but he did toss four scoreless innings against the Toronto Blue […]

Kyle Pitts Signs Rookie Deal

The Atlanta Falcons signed first-round tight end Kyle Pitts to a four-year rookie deal worth a fully guaranteed $32.9 million. The deal also comes with a fifth-year option. Pitts was the No. 4 overall pick in this year's NFL draft and was reportedly being force-fed targets during the team's minicamp. He's expected to be a […]

J.J. Arcega-Whiteside On The Bubble

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver J.J. Arcega-Whiteside will be on the bubble in training camp. The Athletic's Bo Wulf thinks the chances of Arcega-Whiteside ever becoming a useful NFL receiver are low because of his meager production in the first two years of his career. But with a wide receiver specialist as a head coach, the […]

Adrian Killins Jr. Likely To Work As Slot Receiver

Philadelphia Eagles running back Adrian Killins Jr. is a running back in name only and will likely spend training camp working as a slot receiver. Along with Killins, The Athletic's Bo Wulf projects that Jason Huntley, Jordan Howard and Elijah Holyfield won't make the final roster cut behind Miles Sanders, Boston Scott, Kenny Gainwell and […]

Jeurys Familia, Tomas Nido Begin Rehab Assignments

New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia (hip) and catcher Tomas Nido (wrist) will start their rehab assignments with Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday night. Familia is eligible to come off the injured list as soon as Thursday, and Nido is eligible to return on Friday. Familia suffered a right hip impingement at the beginning of […]

Roberto Perez Begins Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez (finger) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Akron on Tuesday, joining starting pitcher Zach Plesac (thumb) and designated hitter/outfielder Franmil Reyes (oblique). Perez underwent surgery on his right ring finger in early May and is expected to play on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Indians backstop went 2-for-9 in four […]

Anthony Rizzo's Back Still Bothering Him

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross didn't sound very confident on the status of first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) after he received treatment on Monday. "He's sore," Ross said. Rizzo left the game early on Sunday with back issues and also sat out on Monday, so this is a situation worth keeping a close eye on. […]

Dodgers To Slow Play Corey Seager's Rehab

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that shortstop Corey Seager's (hand) fracture "just isn't responding" like the team had hoped. Seager has not swung a bat since last week. "He can still feel it when he hits. We're going to put [hitting] on back-burner and slow-play it right now," Roberts said. The 27-year-old has […]

Kyle Freeland Suffering From A Cramp

Updating a previous report, Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said that the initial read on left-hander Kyle Freeland's (leg) injury is that it's a cramp. Freeland was injured running the bases in the fifth inning on Monday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and was removed from the game, but the team is optimistic it won't turn […]

Logan Webb To Make Rehab Start Thursday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb (shoulder) will make a rehab start for either Triple-A Sacramento or Low-A San Jose on Thursday and will go two innings or around 30 pitches in the outing. Webb has made two trips to the injured list since the middle of May due to shoulder issues, and he's […]

Brandon Belt Has Minimal Structural Damage

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) has "minimal structural damage" in his right knee, according to manager Gabe Kapler. Rehab remains on the table as an option after Belt saw Dr. Neal ElAttrache. The left-handed slugger will receive another opinion from Dr. McAdams on Wednesday. Belt injured his knee while running the bases […]

Indians Add Zack Godley On Minor League Deal

The Cleveland Indians are signing right-hander Zack Godley to a minor league deal on Monday. Godley chose free agency over an outright assignment with the Milwaukee Brewers last week. Cleveland will add some more veteran rotation depth with Shane Bieber, Zach Plesac and Aaron Civale all currently on the injured list. The 31-year-old Godley had […]

Dylan Bundy Leaves Game With Illness

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Dylan Bundy (illness) left his start against the New York Yankees on Monday after throwing up behind the mound with two outs in the second inning. Bundy allowed two runs on four hits (one home run) in 1 2/3 innings before getting sick and having to leave the game. The […]

Travis Shaw Ahead Of Schedule

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw (shoulder) is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a dislocated left shoulder. Shaw took grounders for the first time on Monday and will start swinging a bat in one week. He's currently on the 60-day injured list, but he's hoping to return on Aug. 10 against the Chicago […]

Kole Calhoun Beginning A Rehab Assignment

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun (hamstring) is joining Triple-A Reno on Monday to begin his minor league rehab assignment. Calhoun underwent surgery on his left hamstring in April and is getting closer to rejoining the Snakes. Because of the long layoff, the veteran outfielder could have an extended stay on his rehab assignment. The 33-year-old […]

Billy Hamilton To Hit Exclusively From Right Side Upon Return

Chicago White Sox outfielder Billy Hamilton (oblique), who is a switch-hitter, will likely bat exclusively right-handed when he returns from the injured list, according to manager Tony La Russa. Hamilton landed on the injured list three weeks ago with a right oblique strain. There remains no timetable for his return. The 30-year-old speedster is only […]

Marcus Stroman Placed On Bereavement List

The New York Mets placed starting pitcher Marcus Stroman on the bereavement list on Monday. However, Stroman is expected to be back for his next start on Saturday against the New York Yankees. The right-hander has been solid for fantasy managers in his first full season in the Big Apple, going 6-6 with a 2.45 […]

Brandon Nimmo's Return Pushed Back

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo's (finger) return has been pushed back to give him more rehab at-bats. Nimmo will stay with Triple-A Syracuse for "a couple of more games" and could rejoin the team this weekend, according to manager Luis Rojas. Fantasy managers will have to wait a few more days after it was […]

Mike Trout Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels moved outfielder Mike Trout (calf) to the 60-day injured list on Monday. Manager Joe Maddon said that Trout is progressing well and began swinging a bat in the cage on Monday. The superstar outfielder is more than 50 percent healed, but the Angles already didn't expect him to return before the […]

Jean Segura Could Return On Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura (groin) continues to improve, and if everything goes well on Monday, he could be activated from the injured list on Tuesday. Segura has missed two weeks with a Grade 1 left groin strain but has made really good progress. Fantasy managers will be very happy when he returns, as Segura […]

Scott Schebler Called Up By Angels

The Los Angeles Angels purchased the contract of outfielder Scott Schebler from Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday and optioned infielder/outfielder Kean Wong to Salt Lake in a corresponding move. Schebler had just four hits in 27 at-bats (.148) with 11 strikeouts with the Angels earlier this year, but he had an .878 OPS with eight […]

Tyler Kroft Has A Shot At The Starting Gig

New York Jets tight end Tyler Kroft was one of the bigger surprises of the spring and saw a lot of time with the starting unit. Kroft could beat out Chris Herndon if Herndon doesn't break out of the funk he was in last year. With Mike LaFleur valuing tight ends heavily after coming from […]

Emmanuel Rivera Called Up And Starting Monday

The Kansas City Royals recalled third baseman Emmanuel Rivera from Triple-A Omaha on Monday, and he's starting at third base and hitting sixth against Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Richards in his major league debut. Third baseman Kelvin Gutierrez, who was hitting .215/.254/.296 this year, was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Rivera, 24, […]

Indians Hope To Have Franmil Reyes Back On Saturday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Franmil Reyes (oblique) is scheduled for rehab games on Tuesday through Thursday, and the team is hoping that he will be activated from the injured list on Saturday. Reyes has gone 4-for-12 with a home run in four rehab games so far for Triple-A Columbus. He's been out since late May with […]

Pirates Option Max Kranick

The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned right-hander Max Kranick to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, one day after throwing five perfect innings with three strikeouts in his major league debut against the St. Louis Cardinals. The performance surely earned him some more chances later this year. The 23-year-old was sporting a 4.37 ERA in the minors before his […]