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Luis Severino Still Not Throwing Off Mound
New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (lat) hasn't thrown off a mound yet. Manager Aaron Boone said that Severino's lat is 90 percent healed after undergoing another MRI exam, but he won't throw until he's at 100 percent. The Yankees are playing it very cautious so that the right-hander won't have another setback. Severino […]
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Marcell Ozuna Headed To Injured List
The St. Louis Cardinals will place outfielder Marcell Ozuna (finger) on the injured list on Saturday after he injured the middle finger on his right hand on Friday while diving back to first base head first on a pickoff attempt. Manager Mike Shildt declined to say if Ozuna had suffered a fracture. It's a big […]
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Marcell Ozuna Jams Hand Friday
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna (hand) left the game early on Friday after jamming his right hand while diving back to first base during a pickoff attempt. The team's cleanup hitter and potential All-Star was hitless in his two plate appearances before leaving the game. Check back on Saturday to see the severity of […]
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Gregory Soto To Start Saturday Against Nationals
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Gregory Soto will be recalled from the minors in order to start against the Nationals on Saturday. Outfielder Victor Reyes will be optioned to Triple-A Toledo in the corresponding move. In five starts this year, Soto has an ugly 8.66 ERA, 1.98 WHIP, 14 strikeouts and 11 walks in 17 2/3 […]
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Chris Archer Leaves Start Early Friday
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chris Archer (hip) left after just four innings against the Brewers on Friday due to left hip discomfort. The 30-year-old allowed three hits and two earned runs while walking two and striking out six in the four innings. He confirmed that his injury came when he struck out in the top […]
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Daniel Norris Leaves With Groin Cramping
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Daniel Norris (groin) left his start early on Friday against the Nationals after five innings due to groin cramping. Norris had collided with Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton at third base in the first inning. The left-hander had given up five hits (one homer) and two earned runs while walking one and […]
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Cole Hamels Heading To Injured List
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon said that starting pitcher Cole Hamels (oblique), who left his start early on Friday, will go on the injured list with a left oblique strain. The team will know more after Hamels undergoes an MRI exam on Saturday. There's a good chance outfielder Carlos Gonzalez is sent out to make […]
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David Freese Expected To Return Next Week
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that third baseman/first baseman David Freese (hamstring) is expected to return next week before the All-Star break. Freese is mostly limited to NL-only leagues in year-long formats because of his limited playing time. He's much more useful in DFS as a notorious lefty killer. The 36-year-old is hitting […]
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Byron Buxton, Marwin Gonzalez Take BP Friday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (wrist) and infielder/outfielder Marwin Gonzalez (hamstring) took batting practice on the field and did some baserunning on Friday. Both players look close to going on a rehab assignment and should be able to return to the Twins before the All-Star break, barring setbacks. Buxton is the more attractive fantasy weapon […]
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Khris Davis Dealing With Hand Injury
Oakland Athletics outfielder Khris Davis (hand), who was out of the lineup on Friday, is dealing with a left hand injury that he suffered when he was hit by a pitch on Thursday. It doesn't sound too serious, though, so Davis could be right back in the lineup on Saturday. The 31-year-old slugger is hitting […]
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Rockies Contemplating Change Amidst Wade Davis' Struggles
Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said the team is contemplating a change at the back of their bullpen with closer Wade Davis struggling. Davis has been very shaky all year with a 6.00 ERA, 1.83 WHIP, 11 saves, 24 strikeouts and 16 walks in 24 innings for the Rockies. He's been even more awful since […]
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Alex Wood Could Throw This Weekend
Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that starting pitcher Alex Wood (back) could throw on flat ground this weekend. "We’re keeping our fingers crossed that it wasn’t too big of a setback for him," Bell said. Wood has had multiple setbacks in his attempt to make his season debut for the Reds in 2019. The […]
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Ender Inciarte, Kevin Gausman Set For Simulated Game
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte (back) and starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (foot) will both take part in a simulated game on Sunday. Inciarte has been out since May 14 and was hitting just .218/.300/.323 with two home runs, 13 runs, nine RBI and three steals before his injury. When he returns, he might find himself […]
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Hunter Strickland, Felix Hernandez Throw Friday
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Hunter Strickland (lat) and starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (lat) both played catch on Friday. Both pitchers are ramping up their throwing programs after suffering setbacks. Strickland has the better chance of returning sooner, but both pitchers are unlikely to be back until after the All-Star break. Roenis Elias has emerged as […]
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Adbert Alzolay To Start Monday
Chicago Cubs rookie pitcher Adbert Alzolay will start on Monday against the Pirates on the road. It'll be the 24-year-old right-hander's second major league start after he allowed just a run on a solo homer in 4 2/3 innings against the Braves in his first start on June 25. He has a nice 2.08 ERA […]
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Corey Kluber Resumes Throwing
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber (arm) has been cleared to resume a throwing program and played catch from 60 feet on Thursday. Kluber still has a long ways to go, but this is good news nonetheless. The 33-year-old right-hander has been out since May 1 with a fractured arm, and he was pitching to […]
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Adalberto Mondesi To Start Rehab Assignment Saturday
Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (groin) will start his rehab assignment with Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Saturday and is expected to serve as the designated hitter in the first game. Barring any setbacks, Mondesi could return from the injured list at some point next week. The 23-year-old phenom has lived up to the billing […]
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Trevor Story Takes Batting Practice Friday
Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (thumb) took live batting practice on Friday at Coors Field. He will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday and play in two games for them, meaning he could return from the injured list as soon as Tuesday. The 26-year-old has been one of the most valuable fantasy […]
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Carlos Correa, Aledmys Diaz Progressing
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (rib) continues to run on the field and will start to simulate baseball drills in the cages in the coming days. He's set to return after the All-Star break. Infielder Aledmys Diaz (hamstring), on the injured list since May 27, took batting practice on the field on Friday for the […]
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Brad Peacock Placed On Injured List
The Houston Astros placed starting pitcher Brad Peacock (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with right shoulder soreness. It could help explain why he allowed six runs and seven hits in just three innings against the Pirates on Thursday. Reliever Reymin Guduan was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock and can be ignored in […]
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Jorge Alfaro Returns From Head Injury
Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro (concussion) was activated from the seven-day concussion injured list on Friday and went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in the win over the Phillies. Alfaro missed just the minimum on the concussion injured list. He's hitting .256/.306/.411 with nine home runs, 22 runs, 27 RBI and a steal in his 222 […]
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Spencer Turnbull Placed On Injured List
The Detroit Tigers placed starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with right shoulder fatigue. It means he won't make another start until after the All-Star break. Turnbull was pulled from his outing on Thursday after just two innings when his velocity was down. Manager Ron Gardenhire said Turnbull's MRI […]
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Jose Alvarado Back With Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated relief pitcher Jose Alvarado from the restricted list on Friday. They recalled pitcher Casey Sadler from Triple-A Durham and also optioned pitcher Jalen Beeks and infielder Mike Brosseau to the minors. Alvarado hasn't pitched with Tampa since June 1. The talented left-hander is 0-4 on the year with a 3.09 […]
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Scooter Gennett Goes 1-For-4 In Return
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett (groin) was activated from the injured list on Friday and went 1-for-4 with a strikeout in his season debut against the Cubs. Catcher Tucker Barnhart (oblique) was put on the injured list in a corresponding move with a right oblique strain. Barnhart hasn't been fantasy relevant while hitting just […]
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Domingo German Expected To Return Wednesday
New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German (hip) retired the first six batters he faced in a rehab start for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, but he wound up allowing four runs (two homers) in four innings in a no-decision. His velocity was down a bit, but German's breaking ball was impressive and he is expected […]
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Kevin Kiermaier Not Worried About Calf Injury
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (calf) said he isn't concerned that his right calf injury will hold him out for very long. Kiermaier was forced to leave the game early on Thursday and also was out of the lineup on Friday, but he could be right back in there on Saturday. Check to make […]
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Blake Treinen Making Good Progress
Oakland Athletics closer Blake Treinen (shoulder) threw 20 pitches in a flat-ground session on Thursday and his next step will be a bullpen session after an off day on Friday. “As far as the progression goes, I think we’re on a good pace,” manager Bob Melvin said. Treinen certainly hasn't been as lights-out as he […]
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Steven Duggar Set To Begin Rehab Assignment Saturday
San Francisco Giants outfielder Steven Duggar (back) is on track to begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday. Duggar has been out since June 18 and is hitting a very mediocre .234/.277/.343 with four home runs, 25 runs, 28 RBI and one steal in 267 plate appearances in 2019. He should only be […]
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Kyle Hendricks Could Return Before All-Star Break
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) could return from the injured list before the All-Star break, according to manager Joe Maddon. Hendricks felt good after throwing a bullpen session on Wednesday. The 29-year-old is a staple in the Cubs rotation and is 7-5 on the year with a decent 3.36 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and […]
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Framber Valdez Optioned To Minors
The Houston Astros optioned starting pitcher Framber Valdez to Triple-A Round Rock after his start on Wednesday. Valdez allowed eight hits (one homer) and six earned runs while walking one and striking out two in just three innings in his second straight loss on Wednesday to the Pirates. It was his second straight clunker this […]
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