Sean Doolittle Expects To Start Rehab Assignment Friday

Washington Nationals closer Sean Doolittle (knee) said he expects to go on a rehab assignment with Single-A Potomac on Friday. Doolittle threw a successful simulated inning this week but feels his mechanics and pitches need a little more work. The left-hander might only make one appearance with Potomac on Friday before being activated from the […]

Matt Chapman Is OK

Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin said that third baseman Matt Chapman (head) is OK after being hit in the head by a pitch on Wednesday and that he won't go through the concussion protocol despite getting "a little blurry there." That sounds like a good reason to put one of your best players through tests, […]

Max Muncy Injured Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (wrist) left the game early on Wednesday after taking a 94 mph fastball off his right wrist. Muncy struck out twice in three appearances before he hit the showers. Losing Muncy for an extended period of time would be a huge loss for both the Dodgers and fantasy owners, […]

X-Rays Negative On Adam Eaton

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton's (knee) X-rays came back negative after he was removed from the game early on Wednesday. He's listed as day-to-day for now, but don't be surprised if he misses Friday's action after an off day on Thursday. Eaton went hitless in his only plate appearance on Wednesday and is batting a […]

Miguel Sano Day-To-Day

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (forearm) is listed as day-to-day after leaving the game early on Wednesday after being hit by a pitch. Sano had a strikeout in three plate appearances before his departure. Coming into the game, Sano was hitting .244 (22-for-90) with eight home runs and 19 RBI in 24 games this […]

Matt Chapman Hit In Head By Pitch

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (head) left the game on Wednesday after being hit in the head by a pitch from Royals pitcher Jakob Junis. The All-Star already has a career-high 30 home runs and 74 RBI, so losing him for any extended time would be a big blow to the A's and fantasy […]

Dee Ford Returns To Practice

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Dee Ford (knee) returned to practice on Wednesday and "looked great." Ford returning to practice this week puts him on track to be ready for the regular season opener against the Buccaneers. The 28-year-old had 55 tackles and a career-high 13 sacks in his final season with Kansas City and […]

Jadeveon Clowney Willing To Sit Out Regular Season Games

Houston Texans pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney isn't a guarantee to play in Week 1 for the Texans or any other team, and he's told people that he's not afraid to miss regular season games as he sorts out his future. Clowney has had trouble staying healthy in his NFL career so far, but he's a difference-maker […]

Kahale Warring A Candidate For Injured Reserve

Houston Texans rookie tight end Kahale Warring (concussion, hamstring) could be placed on Injured Reserve to allow the team to keep only three tight ends heading into the season. Darren Fells has earned a roster spot behind Jordan Thomas and Jordan Akins. The 22-year-old Warring was a third-round pick out of San Diego State earlier […]

Jimmy Garoppolo On Track For Week 1

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (knee) remains on track to play in Week 1 against the Buccaneers. "We really, knock on wood, haven't had any setbacks and been on schedule the whole time. ... Things are really coming together," Garoppolo said. The young QB tore his ACL last year and has looked very rusty […]

Cowboys Still Talking With Dak Prescott, Amari Cooper

Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said the team isn't closing contract negotiations with quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver Amari Cooper, even when the season begins. "Oh, yeah, we’re open for business," Jones said. "We don’t put any deadlines on anything." Prescott and Cooper have gone under the radar with running back Ezekiel […]

David Freese To Return Sunday, Alex Verdugo Behind

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that corner infielder David Freese (hamstring) will come off the injured list on Sunday, Sept. 1. Outfielder Alex Verdugo (oblique) is still dealing with soreness and won't be activated the first week of September. Freese will return to a bench role for the final month. He doesn't have […]

Jesse Winker Won't Return Until September

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (neck) is eligible to return from the 10-day injured list on Thursday, but he won't return to the team until September. Winker last had a pinch-hit appearance on Aug. 18 before landing on the shelf. The 26-year-old has had his ups and downs this year, hitting .269/.357/.473 with 16 home […]

Sheldon Neuse Joining A's

The Oakland Athletics will call up third base prospect Sheldon Neuse to take the spot of Khris Davis on the active roster, according to a source. Davis went on the paternity list on Wednesday and will miss a few days. Neuse is the team's No. 8 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and was hitting an impressive […]

Max Kepler Scratched Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (knee) was scratched from the lineup on Wednesday with a sore right knee. Jake Cave got the start in center field as a result and was hitting ninth in the order against White Sox starter Ross Detwiler. Kepler has been a breakout star in 2019, hitting .254/.334/.532 with a career-high […]

Mike Trout Dealing With Sore Foot

Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (foot) is not in the lineup on Wednesday because he's dealing with nagging soreness on the bottom of his right foot. Coupled with Thursday's off day, Trout will have two days of rest and will hopefully return to the lineup on Friday. Brian Goodwin is […]

Tommy La Stella To Take BP Friday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Tommy La Stella (leg) said that he will take batting practice on the field on Friday. La Stella has been out since July 2 after fracturing his tibia, and he's been limited to running on a treadmill. He's been a pleasant surprise in a full-time role in his first season with […]

Giovanny Urshela Leaves Game Early

New York Yankees infielder Giovanny Urshela (groin) left the game early on Wednesday with left groin tightness. Urshela had a single and a strikeout in his two plate appearances before his early exit. He's been a fantastic fill-in for the Yankees this year, hitting a surprising .331/.370/.555 with 18 home runs, 66 runs and 67 […]

Danny Duffy To Start Sunday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy (hamstring) will come off the injured list and start on Sunday against the Orioles. Duffy will return to a 4.93 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 90 strikeouts in 100 1/3 innings over 18 starts this year. The left-hander has been very hit and miss in 2019 on a bad […]

Khris Davis Goes On Paternity List

Oakland Athletics outfielder Khris Davis was placed on the paternity list on Wednesday. Davis started out hot in 2019, got injured and has been disappointing since, hitting .221/.292/.384 with 19 home runs, 52 runs and 57 RBI in 398 at-bats. His fantasy owners were expecting a lot more after he hit 40-plus homers each of […]

Carlos Carrasco To Be Activated Sunday

The Cleveland Indians plan to activate starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (illness) from the 60-day injured list on Sunday, according to manager Terry Francona. The 32-year-old Carrasco has been out since late May after being diagnosed with leukemia. The right-hander allowed one run while striking out six in 3 2/3 innings with Double-A Akron and Triple-A […]

Trey Wingenter Opening On Wednesday

San Diego Padres pitcher Trey Wingenter will serve as the opener against the Dodgers on Wednesday. Wingenter is 1-3 this year with a 4.60 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 63 strikeouts in 45 innings in 46 relief outings. He does have nice strikeout upside, but he's one to avoid in what will be a one- or […]

Anthony Rizzo Doesn't Expect To Play Thursday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) doesn't expect to play on Thursday, but he's hoping to return for the weekend series against the Brewers. It's coming up on almost a week since Rizzo last played, so his fantasy owners are beginning to worry. It sounds like he's still day-to-day, however. Check back on Friday […]

Matt Adams Out With Knee Contusion

Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams (knee) is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday after suffering a slight knee contusion on a hit by pitch on Tuesday. Asdrubal Cabrera is manning first base and is hitting fifth against Orioles starter Asher Wojciechowski. The switch-hitting Cabrera is hitting .245 on the season with 14 homers, […]

Gregory Polanco Hoping To Start Rehab Assignment This Week

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (shoulder) is increasing the intensity of his hitting and throwing and is hoping to start a rehab assignment before Triple-A Indianapolis' season ends on Sept. 2. There remains a chance that Polanco can return in mid-September to finish off the season, but he won't be helping fantasy owners the rest […]

Andrew Benintendi Still Out Of Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (side) remains out of the lineup on Wednesday. He's been out since Saturday, and his fantasy owners might be getting restless if he doesn't return by this weekend. He's still considered day-to-day for now, so stay patient. J.D. Martinez is in left field and is hitting cleanup against Rockies […]

Brock Osweiler Visits With Colts

Free-agent quarterback Brock Osweiler visited with the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday, according to a source. Phillip Walker is the current backup to Jacoby Brissett now that Andrew Luck has retired. Osweiler would represent a slight upgrade with more experience. The former Denver Bronco played in seven games with the Dolphins in 2018, completing 63.5 percent […]

Edwin Diaz Available Wednesday

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz (shoulder), who left a game last weekend with right trapezius tightness, threw a successful bullpen session on Tuesday and is available to pitch on Wednesday against the Cubs. Diaz hasn't been nearly as effective this year as he was with Seattle in 2018, but he should return to his […]

Jordan Yamamoto Placed On Injured List

The Miami Marlins placed starting pitcher Jordan Yamamoto (forearm) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a right forearm strain and recalled pitcher Robert Dugger from Triple-A New Orleans in a corresponding move. Dugger will start against the Reds on Thursday. Yamamoto, who posted a 4.87 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 69 K's in 68 […]

Steven Hauschka Signs Extension

The Buffalo Bills signed kicker Steven Hauschka to a two-year contract extension on Wednesday. The 34-year-old has been very adequate for the Bills the last two years. He made 22 of his 28 field goals in 2018, including going 4-for-7 from 50-plus yards. Hauschka missed just one of his 26 extra-point tries. However, for a […]