Edwin Encarnacion Scratched After Dental Procedure

Seattle Mariners first baseman Edwin Encarnacion (teeth) has been scratched from the lineup on Friday after undergoing a dental procedure. Daniel Vogelbach is replacing him as the designated hitter and will bat sixth against Angels left-handed starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs. Vogelbach has come back down to Earth a bit in the last 28 days, hitting […]

Miguel Cabrera Injured Friday

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (knee) left the game early on Friday with right knee soreness and is considered day-to-day. Cabrera was hitless with a strikeout in three plate appearances before leaving and is now hitting .284/.356/.356 with two home runs and 22 RBI on the season. The 36-year-old can still hit, but he's […]

Aaron Sanchez On Track For Sunday Start

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (finger) threw his bullpen session on Friday and is scheduled to start against the Rockies on the road Sunday after cracking his fingernail in his last start. The finger issues just aren't going away for Sanchez, which is part of the risk in owning him. The right-hander is […]

Steve Pearce Suffers Back Spasms Friday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Steve Pearce (back) left the game early with back spasms on Friday and is listed as day-to-day. The 36-year-old was hitless in his only plate appearance before leaving. It's been all downhill since Pearce won the World Series MVP, as he's hitting .180/.245/.258 with a homer and nine RBI in […]

Todd Gurley Unlikely To Appear In Preseason

Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead said it's unlikely that running back Todd Gurley (knees) takes part in preseason action this year. The Rams are one of the most cautious teams when it comes to playing their starters in the preseason, so Gurley won't be the only one sitting out. Chronic knee issues have […]

Josh Oliver Impressing Coaching Staff

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie tight end Josh Oliver is showing consistency and impressing the coaching staff during organized team activities. The third-round pick has caught the eye of head coach Doug Marrone. “The transition of what we were able to see on tape to what he’s been able to do on the field has been great,” […]

Delanie Walker Takes Part In 7-On-7 Drills

Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (ankle) took part in 7-on-7 drills at organized team activities while he works his way back from a season-ending ankle injury last season. He was injured in the season opener in 2018 and managed four catches for 52 yards before his season ended. Walker, going into his age-35 campaign, […]

Albert Pujols Starting On Bench

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols is not in the starting lineup on Friday. Jared Walsh will start at first base and bat eighth against Mariners starting pitcher Mike Leake. Tommy La Stella is also hitting leadoff, while David Fletcher moves to the No. 7 spot. Pujols just doesn't have much left these days. […]

Maikel Franco Sitting Out Friday

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco is not in the starting lineup on Friday. Scott Kingery will play the hot corner and hit seventh, while Nick Williams is hitting eighth and starting in left field against Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda. After a blazing start, Franco has cooled off significantly, hitting .160/.200/.247 with a homer […]

Daniel Vogelbach, Omar Narvaez Out Versus Lefty

Seattle Mariners first baseman Daniel Vogelbach and catcher Omar Narvaez are out of the starting lineup on Friday against Angels left-handed starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs. Jay Bruce is starting at first and is hitting seventh, while Tom Murphy is doing the catching and batting eighth. Dylan Moore is also getting a start at the 6 […]

Dominic Smith Back In Left Field, Two-Hole

New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith is in left field and is batting second again on Friday against Diamondbacks starting pitcher Jon Duplantier, who will be making his first major league start. Smith has started the last two games against right-handers, with J.D. Davis getting the nod against southpaws. Smith is hitting an incredible […]

Nick Margevicius Coming Up To Start Saturday

The San Diego Padres will recall starting pitcher Nick Margevicius from the minors in order to start on Saturday against the Marlins. The 22-year-old left-hander has been up and down in his nine starts for the Friars this year, posting a 2-5 record, 4.96 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 15 walks and 33 strikeouts over 45 1/3 […]

Kevin Cron Sent Down Friday

The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned infielder Kevin Cron to Triple-A Reno on Friday to make room for starting pitcher Jon Duplantier, who is being called up from Reno to start against the Mets on Friday. Cron, 26, had three hits in 13 at-bats (.231) with two runs and two RBI in his brief time in the […]

Zach Eflin Placed On Injured List, Cole Irvin Back Up

The Philadelphia Phillies placed starting pitcher Zach Eflin (back) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with mid-back tightness and recalled starter Cole Irvin from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. Eflin's injured list stint is retroactive to May 28. Eflin was 5-5 with a decent 3.02 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 14 walks and 51 […]

Curtis Granderson Out Against Lefty, Martin Prado At First Base

Miami Marlins outfielder Curtis Granderson is not in the starting lineup on Friday against Padres left-handed starting pitcher Joey Lucchesi. Austin Dean is leading off and hitting leadoff, while Martin Prado will get the first crack at first base with Neil Walker (quadriceps) on the injured list. Dean is a desperation deep sleeper consideration in […]

Justin Smoak Out, Cavan Biggio Returns

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak is out of the lineup on Friday with no designated hitter in a National League park. Second baseman Cavan Biggio (illness) returns after missing two games and will hit sixth against Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez. Rowdy Tellez is at first and is batting third at Coors Field. […]

Brandon Morrow Still Playing Catch On Flat Ground

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brandon Morrow (elbow) continues to throw off flat ground in his recovery from elbow issues. There's still no timetable for his return, and the right-hander hasn't pitched since the first half of last season. Meanwhile, the Cubs are discussing the next step for reliever Pedro Strop (hamstring) after he made two […]

Rockies Option Kyle Freeland

The Colorado Rockies sent struggling starting pitcher Kyle Freeland to Triple-A on Friday and activated relief pitcher Chris Rusin (back) from the injured list in a corresponding move. What a flip of the script it has been for the left-hander, as he went 17-7 with a sparkling 2.85 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 7.7 K/9 in 33 […]

Neil Walker Placed On Injured List, J.T. Riddle Recalled

The Miami Marlins placed first baseman Neil Walker (quadriceps) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a right quadriceps strain and recalled shortstop J.T. Riddle from Triple-A New Orleans in a corresponding move. It's a loss for Miami, as Walker had been one of their better hitters this year, although the lack of counting […]

Oscar Mercado, Jordan Luplow Receiving A Rest

Cleveland Indians outfielders Oscar Mercado and Jordan Luplow are not in the starting lineup on Friday. Leonys Martin is in center field and is hitting ninth, while Greg Allen makes the start in right field and is batting seventh against White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Covey. Mike Freeman also draws in at third base and […]

Josh Harrison, Jordy Mercer To See Specialist Monday

Detroit Tigers second baseman Josh Harrison (hamstring) and shortstop Jordy Mercer (quadriceps) will both head to Dallas on Monday to visit with Dr. Daniel E. Cooper. Mercer was getting close to a return but suffered a setback on his rehab assignment this week. There is no timetable for either player's return at this point. Fantasy […]

Justin Turner Out Again Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup for the second straight game on Friday. Turner's hamstring injury isn't serious, but the Dodgers are just being careful with the veteran to keep him fresh all year. There's a good chance he's back in there on Saturday. Max Muncy is […]

Matt Carpenter Back In Leadoff Spot Friday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter is back in the leadoff spot on Friday against Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish. As a result, outfielder Dexter Fowler, who has one hit in his last six games (.050 average), is being moved down to the No. 6 spot. On the flip side, Carpenter has eight hits […]

Hunter Dozier Out Friday

Kansas City Royals third baseman Hunter Dozier (chest) is not in the starting lineup on Friday after leaving the game early on Thursday with an injury. Dozier is having a breakout season for KC this year, so hopefully he's able to return sometime this weekend. Cuthbert was called up from Triple-A Omaha after a successful […]

Scooter Gennett Taking Batting Practice, Ground Balls

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett (groin) is taking batting practice and ground balls on Friday. Gennett has been out all season long and will likely need a lengthy rehab assignment before returning, so he's not exactly close to a return yet. The 29-year-old has hit a combined 40 home runs the last two seasons […]

Vic Beasley Absent At OTAs

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley has been absent for organized team activities this week. Beasley is heading into the final year of his deal with Atlanta and has underwhelmed the last two years by recording just 49 total tackles and 10 sacks in 30 games after having a career-high 15.5 sacks in 2016. The […]

Brian Hill To Compete With Qadree Ollison

Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill is set to compete with fifth-round rookie Qadree Ollison for the "big-back role" on the team this summer. The 23-year-old Hill ran the ball 20 times for 157 yards (7.8 average) in just 10 games for the Falcons in 2018. The 2017 fifth-round pick has 31 carries in his […]

Avisail Garcia Scratched Friday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Avisail Garcia (hamstring) was scratched from the starting lineup on Friday due to left hamstring tightness. Austin Meadows moves to designated hitter while Daniel Robertson will now play second base and hit seventh against Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios. Consider Garcia day-to-day for now. The Venezuelan is having a fine first […]

Yadier Molina Placed On Injured List, Andrew Knizner Coming Up

The St. Louis Cardinals placed catcher Yadier Molina (thumb) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a right thumb tendon strain and called up catching prospect Andrew Knizner from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. Molina's injured list stint is retroactive to May 29. Molina was hitting .265/.294/.397 with four home runs, 18 runs, […]

Chad Kelly Suspended Two Games

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Chad Kelly has been suspended two games without pay for the 2019 season for violating the league's personal-conduct policy. Kelly will battle with Phillip Walker for No. 3 duties in Indy behind Andrew Luck and Jacoby Brissett. He has zero fantasy value.