Kyle Tucker Trying To Increase Versatility

Houston Astros outfield prospect Kyle Tucker has started playing some first base at Triple-A Round Rock to increase his versatility and give him more options for playing time at the next level. Tucker has 24 home runs and an OPS above .920 on the farm this year but is being blocked by Michael Brantley in […]

Rays To Take A Look At Nathaniel Lowe At Third Base

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said the team is going to take a look at infielder Nathaniel Lowe at third base. Lowe won the American League Player of the Week honors and is hitting .299/.360/.567 with five home runs, 15 runs and 11 RBI in his first 67 at-bats for Tampa. The left-handed hitter […]

Nathan Eovaldi To Start Rehab Wednesday Or Thursday

Boston Red Sox pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (elbow) is expected to begin his minor league rehab assignment on Wednesday or Thursday with Triple-A Pawtucket. Eovaldi is getting close to a return after going on the shelf in April with elbow issues. He's had a setback along the way but could become the team's closer later this […]

Cole Hamels Throws From 120 Feet

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels (oblique) threw from 120 feet on Monday. Hamels will need to throw a bullpen next before going out on a rehab assignment. The veteran left-hander has been out since June 28 but has been fantastic this year with Chicago, posting a 2.98 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 97 strikeouts in […]

Alex Wood To Make Rehab Start Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Alex Wood (back) is scheduled to make another rehab start for Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday. The plan is for him to throw four innings or 60 to 65 pitches. The left-hander has had multiple setbacks in his recovery and has yet to pitch for Cincy in 2019. He has an 8.10 […]

Ken Giles Throws Monday

Toronto Blue Jays closer Ken Giles (arm) threw on the field on Monday. His session went "well," but he isn't available on Monday night and will need to throw off a mound before he returns to game action. The hard-throwing closer has nerve irritation in his arm from a massage and could be out another […]

Astros, Phillies Looking At Robbie Ray

Sources say that Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray has drawn recent interest from the Astros and the Phillies. Ray is eligible for free agency after the 2020 season and won't be just a second-half rental. The left-hander has a National-League high 56 walks, but he's also striking out 2.5 more batters per nine innings […]

Evan Longoria Placed On Injured List

The San Francisco Giants placed third baseman Evan Longoria (foot) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with plantar fasciitis in his left foot and recalled reliever Ray Black from the minors in a corresponding move. An MRI exam showed a strain, so the veteran will be out more than 10 days. Longoria has six […]

Phillies, Nationals Interested In Mychal Givens

The Philadelphia Phillies like Baltimore Orioles closer Mychal Givens, according to industry chatter, and the Orioles have him in play as the trade deadline approaches. Philly will be scouting Givens this week after he has performed better of late. He has given up one run in his last six outings over seven innings and has […]

Michael Wacha Might Be On His Way Out

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Michael Wacha was just demoted to the bullpen and has a 5.54 ERA on the season, and he might be a trade candidate this summer while in the final year of his current deal. The 28-year-old could be dealt before the July 31 trade deadline, but manager Mike Shildt doesn't want […]

Brewers Talking About Will Smith

The Milwaukee Brewers are "engaged" in trade conversations about San Francisco Giants closer Will Smith, according to sources. Milwaukee already has one of the most dominant closers in the game in Josh Hader, but acquiring Smith would give the Brewers another excellent late left-inning arm. Back in San Fran, a Smith departure might turn their […]

X-Rays Negative For Chris Taylor

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Chris Taylor (wrist) had his X-rays come back negative, but he's "still in a lot of pain," according to manager Dave Roberts. Taylor was hit by a pitch on his left wrist on Sunday night in extra innings and left the game. For now it looks like he might avoid the […]

Mike Trout Going For Precautionary MRI

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) will have a precautionary MRI exam on Monday after exiting early with right calf tightness on Sunday, according to manager Brad Ausmus. Trout's injury isn't believed to be very serious, however, so there's a good chance he's back in the starting lineup on Monday against the Astros if […]

Braxton Berrios Reports Early

New England Patriots wide receiver Braxton Berrios has reported to the team's facilities ahead of training camp early. The second-year receiver who was a sixth-round pick spent his entire rookie season on Injured Reserve, but he flashed potential this spring and has put himself in a good place to win a roster spot this fall. […]

C.J. Prosise Is Healthy

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that running back C.J. Prosise has been healthy this offseason as he tries to win the third-down pass-catching role behind Chris Carson and Rashaad Penny. "He has been fit throughout, he’s really strong, worked out really hard in the offseason to get his strength right, and his weight […]

Ronald Jones II Has Added Muscle

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II, a second-round bust in his rookie season in 2018, is up from 208 pounds last year to 221 pounds. “I’ve put on a lot of pounds of muscle,” Jones said. “I’ve been training with my guy, eating four or five meals a day, protein shakes right after […]

Josh James To Serve As Opener Monday

Houston Astros pitcher Josh James will be the team's opener on Monday against the Angels, with Framber Valdez expected to log the bulk of the innings after him. James is 4-0 on the year with a 4.91 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 76 strikeouts in 47 2/3 innings over his 35 relief appearances. He won't hold […]

DeMarcus Lawrence Aiming To Be Ready For Week 1

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (shoulder) is expected to open training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list but is still aiming to be ready for Week 1 after delaying shoulder surgery until April. “The mobility and my strength is coming back naturally,” Lawrence said. “I’m working every day. I’m able to do […]

Homer Bailey To Make A's Debut Wednesday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Homer Bailey, who was acquired from the Royals on Sunday, will make his debut for the team on Wednesday against the Mariners. The 33-year-old veteran hasn't moved the needle much in fantasy this year with his 4.80 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 81 strikeouts in 90 innings over 18 starts for Kansas […]

Evan Longoria Dealing With Plantar Fasciitis

San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy said that third baseman Evan Longoria (foot) is dealing with plantar fasciitis, but the hope is that he can return to the lineup for Game 2 of a doubleheader on Monday against the Rockies. The fading veteran is hitting just .239/.317/.446 with 13 home runs, 38 runs, 39 RBI […]

Jesse Winker Injured Sunday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (side) was removed from the game early on Sunday after grimacing after swinging and missing at a pair of pitches in the sixth inning. Winker signaled an injury to the left side of his body. While more details will emerge on Winker's status either later Sunday or Monday, this injury […]

Mike Trout Day-To-Day With Calf Tightness

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) was removed from the game early on Sunday but is considered day-to-day with right calf tightness. The 27-year-old superstar was hitless in his lone plate appearance before departing. His fantasy owners can breathe easy, though, as Trout has a good chance to return to the lineup on Monday. […]

Jordan Montgomery Could Play A Role In 2019

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery (elbow, shoulder) threw batting practice recently, and manager Aaron Boone thinks that Montgomery could still play a late-season role for the team. Even if the left-hander does return later this year, he's unlikely to move the needle for fantasy owners at all. The 26-year-old is recovering from Tommy […]

Tim Anderson Takes Grounders Sunday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (ankle) took ground balls on Sunday but isn't real close to a return from his high right ankle sprain. "He’s still not pushing off that leg as well as we’d like but he’s healing," manager Rick Renteria said. Anderson is unlikely to return before next month, but fantasy owners […]

Dereck Rodriguez To Start Game 2 Monday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Dereck Rodriguez will be the 26th man and start Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Rockies on the road on Monday. It'll likely just be a spot start for Rodriguez, who has struggled to a 5.27 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 23 walks and 36 strikeouts in 56 1/3 innings over […]

Marcell Ozuna Still Dealing With Swelling

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna (fingers) is still dealing with swelling in his hand and hasn't been able to rebuild his grip strength yet after landing on the injured list on June 29 with small fractures in two fingers on his right hand. In the opinion of MLB.com's Jeff Jones, the end of July […]

Jedd Gyorko May Not Return Before September

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Jedd Gyorko's (back, calf, wrist) wrist isn't responding well and he is still healing from a calf injury. The Cardinals are a month away from re-evaluating what his timeline looks like, and Gyorko won't disagree that it might be hard to see him returning before Sept. 1. It basically equates to […]

Brandon Lowe Might Be Out Until Next Weekend

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that second baseman Brandon Lowe (shin) might not be back until the team's next homestand next weekend. Lowe has been out since July 2. The first-time All-Star has had a phenomenal year in 2019, slashing .276/.339/.523 with 16 home runs, 40 runs, 49 RBI and five steals in […]

Austin Voth To Start Tuesday

Washington Nationals pitcher Austin Voth will start on Tuesday on the road against the Orioles. While the matchup is the best a pitcher can have in 2019, Voth still isn't a recommended fantasy streamer unless you're desperate in an NL-only league. The 27-year-old right-hander has a 5.52 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 16 strikeouts and five walks […]

Tyler Glasnow To Undergo MRI Monday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (arm) will have a follow-up MRI exam on Monday to determine if he can resume a throwing program. Glasnow has been out since May 10 and then had a setback in June which will likely keep him out until late August or longer. The young right-hander was well […]