Framber Valdez Expected To Start Thursday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez is expected to return to the rotation for the start of the second half and face the Rangers on Thursday. Valdez was hit hard in late June before the Astros sent him down to Triple-A Round Rock for some rest, but he has been solid in good matchups for […]

Brandon Lowe Hoping To Return Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (shin) is aiming to return from the injured list on Saturday when he's first eligible to come back. Lowe, who was named to the All-Star team, went on the injured list on July 2. He will return to an impressive .276/.339/.523 slash line with 16 home runs, 49 […]

Jake Arrieta Scheduled To Pitch This Weekend

Philadelphia Phillies manager Gabe Kapler said that starting pitcher Jake Arrieta (elbow) is still scheduled to pitch this weekend against the Nationals. Arrieta has been pitching with a bone spur in his right elbow and allowed five earned runs in 4 1/3 innings last weekend against the Mets. The veteran right-hander has been bad in […]

Teams Interested In Noah Syndergaard, Zack Wheeler

Multiple teams have contacted the New York Mets about starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard as the trade deadline approaches, but a heavy price will be paid if he is to be moved this month. The Padres and Brewers are among the teams that have inquired about Thor, according to sources. San Diego's plentiful farm system that […]

Hot Prospects To Watch - Mackenzie Gore, Bo Bichette And More

We hope you're enjoying this week's short break from Major League contests. The action hasn't stopped completely, though, with the Futures Game taking place on Sunday, a wild Home Run Derby on Monday night and the 2019 Midsummer Classic on Tuesday. There's a little bit of everything for the avid baseball fan. For those playing […]

Byron Buxton, Marwin Gonzalez Activated Saturday

The Minnesota Twins activated outfielder Byron Buxton (wrist) and infielder/outfielder Marwin Gonzalez (hamstring) from the injured list on Saturday and optioned outfielders Jake Cave and LaMonte Wade to Triple-A Rochester in corresponding moves. Buxton missed 13 games and is hitting .266/.324/.527 with 21 doubles, nine home runs and 10 steals. His intriguing mix of power […]

Carlos Gonzalez Put On Waivers

The Chicago Cubs designated outfielder Carlos Gonzalez for assignment on Saturday. If he clears waivers, the Cubs would like for him to go to the minors. CarGo was even worse in Chicago than he was in his brief time in Cleveland, hitting .175/.306/.300 with a homer and three RBI in just 15 games. He's a […]

Brian Johnson Goes On Injured List

Boston Red Sox pitcher Brian Johnson was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday "with a non-baseball related medical matter that was discovered during routine testing by the club's medical staff." Pitcher Hector Velazquez (back) was activated from the injured list in a corresponding move. Johnson was in the starting rotation after spending 61 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]