Austin Hedges Out Again Sunday

San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges (ankle) is out of the starting lineup for the second straight game on Sunday. Hedges remains day-to-day for now. He's an excellent defensive backstop but is hitting under .200 and provides the occasional long ball for those in two-catcher leagues. Austin Allen is behind the dish again and is […]

David Fletcher Out With Left Shoulder Issue

Los Angeles Angels infielder/outfielder David Fletcher (shoulder) is out of the starting lineup with a left shoulder issue on Sunday, according to manager Brad Ausmus. There isn't concern that Fletcher will land on the injured list just yet. Fletcher has been a pleasant surprise for the Halos as a super-utility player in 2019 that has […]

Joc Pederson Dealing With Back Stiffness

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson (back) is dealing with back stiffness he felt on Saturday night, but manager Dave Roberts said that he is available on Sunday. Pederson is day-to-day, but it sounds like he should be back in the starting lineup on Monday. He's hitting .254/.357/.616 on the year with 18 home runs, […]

Seahawks Like What They Have In Jacob Hollister

Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer has said good things about tight end Jacob Hollister, who they acquired from the Patriots in the offseason. "The speed element is awesome, really good route-runner. A lot like Tyler in terms of the instincts, just the ability to get open. He has a great feel for coverages, man […]

Tanner Anderson To Start Monday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Tanner Anderson will be called up from Triple-A Las Vegas in order to start against the Rays on Monday. Anderson, 26, is 4-4 with a 6.26 ERA, 1.68 WHIP, 26 walks and 37 strikeouts in 54 2/3 innings over 10 starts and one relief outing this year for Vegas. In a […]

Braxton Berrios Standing Out

New England Patriots wide receiver Braxton Berrios, who missed his entire rookie season while on Injured Reserve, has stood out during spring practices as one of the most improved players on the field. He has looked more decisive, quicker, more fluid in his movements and is reliable catching the ball in tight windows. Berrios will […]

Evan Engram Sitting Out As Precaution

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram said that he was "just being smart" by sitting out 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills during three-day minicamp last week. He took part in drills at organized team activities before minicamp and confirmed that his unspecified injury wasn't lingering from the injuries he dealt with in his second season […]

Hunter Dozier Pushing For Tuesday Return

Kansas City Royals third baseman Hunter Dozier (oblique) took swings off a tee on Saturday and is pushing to make his return from the injured list on Tuesday. “Feeling good,” Dozier said. “Heading in the right direction.” Dozier will be returning to a fine .314/.398/.589 slash line, and he's second on the team in home […]

Danny Duffy Planning To Make Next Start

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy (knee) is planning to make his next start on Wednesday against the Tigers after taking a line drive off the back of his knee in his last start. Duffy said his knee is "getting there. I'll be all right." The left-hander threw a bullpen session on Sunday and […]

Robinson Cano To Start Rehab Assignment Tuesday

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (quadriceps) will start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse or Double-A Binghamton on Tuesday. Cano will use this second injured list stint to get more at-bats and ease himself back into action, as he's barely play in the last half of the month. Cano has really been hard […]

Mitch Moreland Improving, Steve Pearce Cleared

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland (quadriceps) is improving and doing treadmill work after landing back on the injured list on Saturday. First baseman Steve Pearce (back) has been cleared to begin baseball activities on Monday. Moreland has been the much more fantasy relevant first baseman than Pearce in 2019, hitting .225 but with […]

Jose Alvarado Could Return Monday Or Tuesday

The Tampa Bay Rays moved relief pitcher Jose Alvarado from the family medical emergency list to the restricted list on Sunday because he maxed out the seven days on the emergency list. Manager Kevin Cash said Alvarado could return on Monday or Tuesday. The left-hander last pitched on June 1, but he should be back […]

Yordan Alvarez Hitting Fifth In Big League Debut

Houston Astros outfield prospect Yordan Alvarez is serving as the designated hitter and is batting fifth on Sunday in his major league debut against Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy. The 21-year-old (22 on June 27) was called up from Triple-A Round Rock, where he hit a ridiculous .343/.443/.742 with 23 home runs and 71 RBI […]

Jung Ho Kang At Shortstop, Kevin Newman Out Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jung Ho Kang will get the start at shortstop on Sunday with Kevin Newman taking the day off. Kang is hitting seventh in the lineup against Brewers starting pitcher Chase Anderson. Kang just returned from the injured list on Saturday and was hitting only .132/.202/.297 with four home runs and eight […]

Dylan Covey Lands On Injured List

The Chicago White Sox placed starting pitcher Dylan Covey (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation on Sunday and recalled reliever Thyago Vieira from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. The injured list move is retroactive to June 6. The 27-year-old Covey is 1-4 on the year with a 4.58 ERA in […]

Jonathan Schoop Out Against Tigers

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jonathan Schoop is not in the starting lineup on Sunday. Ehire Adrianza will replace him at the keystone and is hitting eighth against Tigers starting pitcher Ryan Carpenter. Adrianza has 90 at-bats for the Twins this year and is hitting .244/.340/.389 with four home runs and 13 RBI. He's batting .280 […]

Didi Gregorius Resting Sunday

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius is not in the starting lineup on Sunday. Gregorius made his season debut on Friday after having Tommy John surgery last October and has looked good so far, going 4-for-8 with a homer and two RBI in his first two games back. The Yankees plan to rest him one […]

Jesus Luzardo, A.J. Puk To Pitch Tuesday In Minors

Oakland Athletics pitching prospects Jesus Luzardo (shoulder) and A.J. Puk (elbow) will both make rehab outings for High-A Stockton on Tuesday. The left-handers are ranked as the team's No. 1 and 2 prospects, respectively, while Luzardo is baseball's No. 2-ranked left-handed pitcher and Puk comes in at No. 4. Both of them have high long-term […]

Austin Hedges Day-To-Day With Ankle Injury

San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges (ankle) was scratched from the lineup on Saturday with a left ankle sprain, and he's listed as day-to-day. Hedges is hitting a brutal .189/.259/.331 with six home runs, 12 runs and 17 RBI on the season, but his excellent defense is the reason why he's the Friars starter. He […]

Mets Considering Putting Robinson Cano Back On Injured List

The New York Mets are now seriously considering putting second baseman Robinson Cano (quadriceps) back on the injured list. The move could be made after they evaluate him on Sunday morning, according to manager Mickey Callaway. Cano came off the injured list on Friday and hurt himself again and hasn't played since. He can be […]

Astros To Call Up Yordan Alvarez

The Houston Astros will call up outfield prospect Yordan Alvarez from Triple-A Round Rock before the series finale on Sunday against the Orioles, according to sources. Alvarez is the team's No. 3 prospect and No. 23 overall, per MLB Pipeline, but he's been perhaps the best young hitter in the minor leagues this season. The […]

Brett Gardner Requires Stitches For Lip

New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner (lip) required six stitches on his lip for a gash that he suffered when his thrown helmet hit him in the mouth on Saturday. Gardner went hitless with a strikeout in his four plate appearances in the game on Saturday and is now hitting just .217/.293/.406 with eight home […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Resting Saturday

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. is not in the starting lineup on Saturday. He's just getting a breather after coming off the injured list earlier this week. Manny Machado is at shortstop and is hitting third, while Greg Garcia will get the start at the hot corner and bat leadoff against Nationals ace […]

Dillon Peters Called Up To Open Saturday

The Los Angeles Angels recalled pitcher Dillon Peters from Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday to serve as the opener against the Mariners. First baseman/pitcher Jared Walsh was optioned to Salt Lake in a corresponding move. The left-handed Peters has a 3.00 ERA, 2.00 WHIP and 12.0 K/9 in three relief innings for the Halos this […]

Trevor Cahill On Injured List, Jose Suarez To Start Sunday

The Los Angeles Angels placed starting pitcher Trevor Cahill (elbow) on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with right elbow soreness and will recall pitcher Jose Suarez from the minors to start on Sunday against the Mariners. Cahill has been one of the worst starting pitchers in baseball in 2019, going 2-6 with a 7.18 […]

Matt Carpenter Returns Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter (shin) is back in the leadoff spot and is playing third base while facing Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester on Saturday. Carpenter has been a big disappointment to his fantasy owners so far in 2019, hitting just .225/.336/.399 with nine home runs, 22 RBI and three teals in […]

Albert Wilson Thinks He'll Be Ready For Week 1

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Albert Wilson (hip), who missed half of last season with a serious hip injury, said that "there's no reason why I shouldn't be out there Week 1." He hasn't been able to practice since his injury on Oct. 21 but said he's "been outstanding with everything they've asked me to do" […]

DeAndre Hopkins Played Through Pain Last Year

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (foot, shoulder) said he played through more pain in 2018 than at any time in his six-year career. He played through a nagging foot injury and a serious shoulder ailment in the playoffs and finished with 115 catches for 1,572 yards and 11 touchdowns for first-team All-Pro honors for […]

A's Put Nick Hundley On Injured List

The Oakland Athletics placed catcher Nick Hundley (back) on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with back spasms and recalled catcher Beau Taylor from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. Hundley didn't have any fantasy value to begin with as the backup to Josh Phegley while hitting just .200/.233/.357 with two homers and five […]

Addison Russell Out With Bruised Hand

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon said that infielder Addison Russell (hand) is out of the lineup on Saturday with a bruised right hand. Russell hurt the thumb area of his hand on a slide in the last game he played, and he's being listed as day-to-day. He could return to the lineup on Sunday. Since […]