Max Scherzer Plays Catch Tuesday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (back) played some catch in the outfield on Tuesday and could be activated from the injured list as soon as this Saturday. The All-Star ace looks to be making good progress, but the Nationals may be a bit more cautious with their dominant right-hander. The 34-year-old is 9-5 on […]

Royals In Sell Mode As Deadline Approaches

The Kansas City Royals, who traded catcher Martin Maldonado to the Cubs on Monday, are in sell mode with the July 31 trade deadline approaching. According to a source, the focus will be on moving outfielder Billy Hamilton, reliever Jake Diekman, first baseman Lucas Duda and closer Ian Kennedy. Hamilton and Kennedy are the bigger […]

Scooter Gennett Sitting Out Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday. The Reds are being cautious with Gennett after he missed the majority of the first half of the season due to a serious groin injury. Derek Dietrich is at the keystone and is hitting fifth against Cubs right-handed starter Alec Mills. […]

Trevor Larnach Promoted To Double-A

The Minnesota Twins promoted outfield prospect Trevor Larnach, the team's No. 4 prospect, from High-A Fort Myers to Double-A Pensacola on Tuesday. The 22-year-old corner outfielder leads the Florida State League with a .316 average, .842 OPS and 26 doubles on the year. He was also ranked second with a .382 on-base percentage and his […]

Welington Castillo Activated Tuesday

The Chicago White Sox activated catcher Welington Castillo (oblique) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned catcher Zack Collins to Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. The 32-year-old Castillo has been out since June 18 and was hitting just .196 (21-for-107) with five home runs and 15 RBI in 34 games before his […]

Ryan Brasier Sent Down

The Boston Red Sox optioned relief pitcher Ryan Brasier to Triple-A Pawtucket on Tuesday and called up pitcher Darwinzon Hernandez from Pawtucket in a corresponding move. Brasier has struggled big time after excelling in a late-inning role in 2018, as he's 2-3 on the season with a 4.24 ERA. He gave up three earned runs […]

Cardinals Open To Trading Carlos Martinez

The St. Louis Cardinals are "open" to trading closer Carlos Martinez. The Cardinals would also be willing to consider trading young outfielders such as Lane Thomas and Tyler O'Neill, who has been hot of late. C-Mart has adapted well to a relief role with the Cardinals and has a nice 2.18 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, five […]

No Structural Damage For Zack Wheeler

New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler's (shoulder) MRI exam on Monday didn't show any structural damage, and he's just dealing with a shoulder impingement that he has dealt with in the past. Wheeler said he began feeling it halfway through his start against the Yankees and the entire outing against the Phillies. The right-hander […]

Jesse Winker Back In Lineup Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (back) is back in the starting lineup in the leadoff spot and is playing left field on Tuesday against Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills. Winker sat out on Monday but had a pinch-hit single later in the game. The left-handed hitter has hit a mediocre .253/.330/.464 with 13 home runs, […]

Jalen Beeks To Serve As Bulk Guy Tuesday

The Tampa Bay Rays called up pitcher Jalen Beeks on Tuesday to serve as the bulk pitcher behind opener Ryne Stanek against the division-rival Yankees. Outfielder Guillermo Heredia was optioned to Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. Beeks has been excellent for the Rays this year, going 5-0 with a 2.79 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and […]

Franklin Barreto Getting His Opportunity

The Oakland Athletics called up infielder Franklin Barreto from the minors in order to give him a real opportunity for regular playing time at second base. The 23-year-old will be the everyday second baseman if he shows that he can produce at the plate. If he struggles, he'll be sent back to the minors. This […]

Curt Casali Leaves With Knee Soreness

Cincinnati Reds catcher Curt Casali (knee) was removed from the game early on Monday with knee soreness. However, he says he had the knee checked out and will play through the injury. The 30-year-old had a solo home run and a strikeout in three plate appearances on Monday night and is batting a very mediocre […]

Mike Montgomery To Enter Royals Rotation

Kansas City Royals pitcher Mike Montgomery, who was acquired from the Cubs on Monday, will go straight into the rotation and make his team debut on Friday against the Indians on the road. The veteran swingman gains some fantasy steam now that he'll be starting games again, but it won't be much on a weak […]

Max Fried Leaves Game Early With Blister

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (finger) left the game early on Monday against the Brewers with a finger blister. He came out before the blister could get worse, but he'll be evaluated again on Tuesday to see if he can make his next start. Fried had given up three hits and no runs while […]

Willson Contreras Goes On Injured List

The Chicago Cubs placed catcher Willson Contreras (foot) on the injured list on Monday with a strain of the arch on his right foot. The Cubs traded for catcher Martin Maldonado on Monday as a result, and he will split playing time behind the dish with Victor Caratini for however long Contreras is out. It's […]

Ryan Carpenter To Start Tuesday

The Detroit Tigers will call up starting pitcher Ryan Carpenter to make the start on Tuesday against the Indians. The 28-year-old southpaw is 1-5 for Detroit this year with an unsightly 8.36 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and 25 K's in 37 2/3 innings over his eight starts at the big league level. It's likely to just […]

Yankees Interested In Robbie Ray

The New York Yankees are among the teams interested in Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray. The Diamondbacks are still in the National League wild-card race, though, so it's no sure bet they'll be sellers up to the deadline. The left-hander can be volatile because of his 4.5 BB/9 in 111 innings over 20 starts, […]

Ender Inciarte Expected To Return For Next Homestand

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said that outfielder Ender Inciarte (back) is expected to be activated from the injured list on the upcoming homestand that begins later this week. Inciarte has been out since May 14 and was hitting an ugly .218/.300/.323 with two homers, nine RBI, 13 runs and three stolen bases in 140 […]

Brian Goodwin Expected To Return Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brian Goodwin (wrist) is expected to be activated from the injured list on Tuesday, according to manager Brad Ausmus. Goodwin has been good for the Halos this year, hitting .276/.337/.434 with seven home runs, 39 runs, 25 RBI and three steals in 221 at-bats. However, his playing time will be more […]

Cubs Trade For Martin Maldonado

The Chicago Cubs acquired catcher Martin Maldonado from the Kansas City Royals on Monday in exchange for pitcher Mike Montgomery. With Willson Contreras going on the injured list for Chicago, the Cubs wanted another backstop. He should share time with Victor Caratini as long as Contreras is on the shelf. Maldonado has struggled in his […]

Matt Carpenter Day-To-Day After Leaving Early Monday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter (foot) left the game early on Monday after fouling a ball off his right foot, but X-rays came back negative and he's considered day-to-day. Don't be surprised if the 33-year-old sits out a game or two. Carp had a single, run scored and two strikeouts in four plate appearances […]

Carlos Correa Hoping To Return On July 26

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (ribs) and the team are hoping he can be activated from the injured list when he's eligible on July 26. He will remain with Triple-A Round Rock for another week. Infielder Aledmys Diaz's rehab assignment could go from four to seven games. Correa is a high-end fantasy shortstop, but injuries […]

New Deal For Julio Jones May Take A While

The Atlanta Falcons No. 1 offseason priority is now to lock up wide receiver Julio Jones to a long-term deal, but that could take a while, according to sources. Jones believes that owner Arthur Blank will get something done and hasn't been threatening a holdout with another year still left on his deal. The 30-year-old […]

Grady Jarrett Reaches Deal With Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons and defensive tackle Grady Jarrett agreed to a four-year contract extension on Monday. The contract is expected to be worth $68 million with $38 million guaranteed, according to a source. He was initially set to receive the $15.209 million franchise tag if a deal wasn't worked out by Monday. The team can […]

Alex Smith Making Progress

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (leg) is no longer wearing an external fixator on his surgically repaired right leg. He credited the fixator with allowing him "to heal and walk again." Although Smith is unlikely to play in 2019 or perhaps ever again in the NFL, this is a step in the right direction and […]

Andy Isabella Should Have Role In Rookie Season

Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Andy Isabella, a second-round pick this year, looks like he'll get an initial chance in the offense behind veteran Larry Fitzgerald and Christian Kirk, who looked good in his rookie season in 2018. Rookies Keesean Johnson and Hakeem Butler could also be in the mix, but they might have a […]

Phillip Lindsay Says He's 100 Percent Ready

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (wrist) said the training staff will determine the repetitions he gets at training camp, but "in my mind I'm ready. I'm 100 percent," Lindsay said. He should be ready for Week 1, barring a setback this summer. Lindsay was one of the most pleasant surprises in his rookie season […]

Jean Segura Injured Monday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura (heel) injured his left heel in the ninth inning on Monday. He doesn't think the injury is serious, but he also received treatment for his foot after the game. Consider him day-to-day for now, but hopefully he won't have to miss more than a game or two. Segura was hitless […]

Chris Taylor Has Fractured Forearm

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (forearm) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a non-displaced fracture of his left forearm after being hit by a pitch on Sunday night. The general timetable for such an injury is four to six weeks. It's a bummer for Taylor and the Dodgers, as he […]

Mets Scouting Deivi Garcia

The New York Mets are sending trusted scouts to watch the Triple-A debut of New York Yankees pitching prospect Deivi Garcia on Monday, according to major league sources. Garcia played in the Futures Game last week and is the youngest player at Triple-A at 20 years old. New York has also had talks with the […]