Anthony Firkser Figures To Be A Big Red-Zone Option

Tennessee Titans tight end Anthony Firkser will be the starter this year and figures to be factored heavily into the team's red-zone plans, according to head coach Mike Vrabel. Both Jonnu Smith and MyCole Pruitt are gone from last season, so there is opportunity for Firkser. He will be the primary pass-catching tight end, while […]

Darrynton Evans Should Have A Role On Third Down

Tennessee Titans running back Darrynton Evans figures to have a large role as a third-down and matchup specialist behind workhorse Derrick Henry this year. Evans, drafted in the third round last year, only managed to play in five games in his rookie season and had 14 carries for 54 yards while adding two catches for […]

Evan Longoria Taking Dry Swings, Playing Catch

San Francisco Giants skipper Gabe Kapler said that third baseman Evan Longoria (shoulder) is taking dry swings and playing catch. Kapler isn't ruling out a July return for Longoria, who is trying to return from a left shoulder sprain. Longoria has been out since June 5 and was given a six- to eight-week recovery timetable […]

Nationals To Acquire Alcides Escobar

The Washington Nationals are in the process of acquiring veteran shortstop Alcides Escobar from the Kansas City Royals, according to sources. The Nationals are in desperate need of middle infield help with Trea Turner (finger) nursing a jammed finger and Jordy Mercer (quadriceps) going on the injured list on Friday. They were forced to start […]

Travis Lakins Sr. Has Significant Elbow Injury

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Travis Lakins Sr. (elbow) is dealing with a significant elbow injury, according to manager Brandon Hyde. Lakins was forced to leave his first start of the season on Tuesday against the Houston Astros after he allowed one run while walking three of the six hitters he faced in just 1 2/3 innings. […]

Hunter Harvey Expected To Miss A Month

The Baltimore Orioles placed right-hander Hunter Harvey (lat) on the 10-day injured list on Friday, and manager Brandon Hyde said that he expects Harvey to miss around a month of action. In a corresponding move, left-hander Zac Lowther was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk. The 26-year-old Harvey felt pain in his lat when he was warming […]

Maikel Franco Considered Day-To-Day

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Maikel Franco (ankle) is out of the starting lineup on Friday but is considered day-to-day after X-rays on his ankle came back negative. Franco was injured on Wednesday but could return to action as early as Saturday. The 28-year-old has picked things up of late, going 9-for-27 (.333) with four RBI […]

Kyle Schwarber Suffers Injury Friday Night

Washington Nationals outfielder Kyle Schwarber (hamstring) left the game early on Friday and limped into the dugout in obvious pain while grabbing his hamstring and slamming his helmet on the ground. Schwarber came into the game as one of the hottest hitters in baseball this week, so this is obviously heartbreaking news for the Nationals […]

Roberto Perez Expected To Return Saturday

Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez (finger), who had finger surgery on May 7, is expected to be activated from the injured list on Saturday. Before the injury, Perez was hitting just .131/.274/.295 with three home runs and nine RBI in 73 plate appearances for the Tribe this year. He wasn't much better during the shortened […]

Jake Faria Will Start On Saturday

The Arizona Diamondbacks have announced that right-hander Jake Faria will make the start on Saturday against the San Francisco Giants. Faria made his first start of the year for the D-backs on Monday against the St. Louis Cardinals and impressed, giving up just an earned run on three hits while striking out three and walking […]

Stephen Piscotty To Go On Rehab Assignment This Weekend

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty (wrist) will play two games for High-A Stockton on Saturday and Sunday and could rejoin the A's shortly after that. Piscotty has been sidelined since June 15 but hasn't been much of a fantasy threat this year with his .217/.284/.357 slash line that comes with four home runs, 11 RBI […]

Twins Likely To Move Nelson Cruz?

The Minnesota Twins are likely to end up as sellers at this month's trade deadline, and they will likely look to move designated hitter Nelson Cruz, who is 41 years old and eligible to be a free agent after this season. Cruz hasn't slowed down at his age, batting .310/.382/.584 with 18 home runs and […]

A's Unlikely To Trade For Trevor Story

Oakland Athletics shortstop Elvis Andrus has struggled offensively this year, but the A's are unlikely to pursue Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story, who is eligible for free agency after this season. "An impact outfield bat may be a greater priority," Passan writes. A's ownership is also unlikely to take on all of Story's remaining salary. […]

Jose Berrios A Trade Candidate For Twins?

The Minnesota Twins are expected to be a trade-deadline seller this summer, and "an increasing number of executives believe that Minnesota will deal" right-hander Jose Berrios. Berrios is under team control through the 2022 season, so the Twins aren't under any pressure to trade him, but they could take advantage of the market. The 27-year-old […]

Padres Rumored To Be Interested In Joey Gallo

The San Diego Padres are expected by some executives to be one of the most active teams at this year's trade deadline, and their most-rumored target is Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo. "Look at what they did at last year's deadline," one executive said, "even though it didn't all work out. Look at what they […]

J.D. Martinez Resting In Series-Opener Against The A's

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Oakland Athletics. It appears to be just a normal day of rest for one of baseball's best hitters in 2021. Martinez has made up for his bad 2020 season and then some, slashing .305/.372/.563 with 17 round-trippers and […]

Salvador Perez Commits To Home Run Derby

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez will try to become the first catcher to win the Home Run Derby this year. Perez will also be the American League's starting catcher for the midsummer classic in Colorado this year for the sixth time in his career. His seven All-Star selections are second-most in Royals history to […]

Avisail Garcia Remains Out Against Pirates

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Avisail Garcia (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. However, Garcia is expected to return on Saturday, so fantasy managers should be able to reinsert him into their lineups. The right-handed hitter has now missed the last three games with some hamstring issues. He's really only […]

Yuli Gurriel Out Of The Lineup Friday

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Cleveland Indians. Gurriel is receiving a normal day of rest here, so fantasy managers will need to find a replacement to begin the holiday weekend. The 37-year-old has been one of the best hitters in an explosive Houston offense, […]

Lorenzo Cain Making Progress From Hamstring Strain

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (hamstring) will fly to New York with the team, and if he continues to progress, he will depart for a lengthy minor league rehab assignment. Cain has been out with a right hamstring strain since May 31. Don't expect him to return to the Milwaukee lineup until the second half […]

Clint Frazier Placed On Injured List With Vertigo

The New York Yankees placed outfielder Clint Frazier on the 10-day injured list with vertigo on Friday. Manager Aaron Boone said that Frazier continues to go through a battery of tests after he left the game on Wednesday while experiencing dizziness. There is no timetable for his return. The 26-year-old has not been valuable in […]

Josh Gordon Applies For Reinstatement Yet Again

Free-agent wide receiver Josh Gordon has officially submitted his reinstatement papers to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and is hoping to be with a team for training camp, according to a league source. The league has been randomly drug testing Gordon for the last three months, and he has passed all tests. Off-the-field issues with substance […]

Kolten Wong's Calf Injury Lands Him On The Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers placed second baseman Kolten Wong (calf) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with left calf tightness. Infielder/outfielder Pablo Reyes and left-hander Hoby Milner were recalled from Triple-A Nashville, while right-hander Alec Bettinger was optioned to Nashville. Wong returned on Thursday after missing four straight games with calf issues, only to aggravate […]

Josiah Gray Won't Be An Option Anytime Soon

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that right-hander Josiah Gray (shoulder) is "progressing" from a shoulder impingement, but he won't be an option in the near future to help the team's rotation or bullpen. Gray, the team's No. 2 prospect behind catcher Keibert Ruiz, is being brought along slowly. Because of his shoulder issues, […]

Jonathan Villar Could Return For Subway Series

New York Mets infielder Jonathan Villar (calf) is feeling much better and could return from the injured list for the Subway Series this weekend against the New York Yankees. Villar has been dealing with calf tightness, but he started a minor league rehab assignment this week and is ahead of J.D. Davis as far as […]

Erik Gonzalez Moved To 10-Day Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed infielder Erik Gonzalez (oblique) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a right oblique strain and recalled infielder Wilmer Difo from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. The Bucs also transferred right-hander Trevor Cahill (calf) to the 60-day injured list. Gonzalez suffered the oblique injury on Thursday night. He was […]

Zach Plesac To Make Another Rehab Start

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Zach Plesac (thumb) is scheduled to make his second rehab start for Double-A Akron on Saturday. Plesac is rehabbing a fractured thumb but went just 1 1/3 frames in his first rehab start, so he needs to be built back up to a starter's workload before he can return to the […]

Trea Turner Remains Out Friday

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (finger) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Turner has now missed two straight games after he jammed his finger on a triple to complete his third career cycle on Wednesday, but he remains day-to-day and could return on Saturday. After hitting for the […]

Jordy Mercer Placed On Injured List Friday

The Washington Nationals placed shortstop Jordy Mercer (quadriceps) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a strained right quadriceps and called up infielder Humberto Arteaga from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move. The Nationals are hurting for middle infielders with Mercer and Trea Turner (finger) injured, so they were forced to make a move […]

Sandy Alcantara To Start On Saturday

Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly said that starting pitchers Sandy Alcantara and Zach Thompson will switch spots in the rotation this weekend. Alcantara will now go on Saturday against the Atlanta Braves, with Thompson lining up on Sunday. Alcantara has been useful in all fantasy formats this year with his 3.12 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and […]