Yasiel Puig In Lineup Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Yasiel Puig is back in right field and is hitting cleanup on Wednesday against Pirates starting pitcher Steven Brault after leaving the game early as a precaution on Tuesday due to cramps. Puig has yet to go on one of his patented hot streaks this year, but he has a nice matchup […]

Adam Frazier Back, Gregory Polanco Out Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier (foot) is back in the starting lineup at second base and is hitting leadoff against Reds starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani, while outfielder Gregory Polanco has the day off. Melky Cabrera is hitting fifth and playing right field. Even in the leadoff spot, Frazier has a limited DFS ceiling with […]

Jose Leclerc To Open, Drew Smyly To Follow Wednesday

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jose Leclerc will serve as the opener on Wednesday against the Mariners, with Drew Smyly following and pitching the bulk of the innings. The 25-year-old Leclerc was demoted from the closer role after a tough first month of the season and has a 5.48 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 35 strikeouts and 14 […]

J.P. Crawford Expected To Land On Injured List

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (ankle) will undergo X-rays on his ankle and is expected to land on the injured list after turning his ankle on Tuesday night and having to be helped off the field. His fantasy owners are just hoping that Crawford avoided the dreaded high ankle sprain, which usually keeps players out […]

J.P. Crawford Injures Ankle Tuesday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (ankle) turned his left ankle when he was caught in a rundown in the eighth inning on Tuesday night and had to be helped off the field. Crawford had two hits (one double), a run scored, RBI and a walk in four plate appearances before his injury. This injury could […]

Byron Buxton Feels Fine

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee), who was removed from the game early on Tuesday after crashing into the outfield wall, said he's fine. Buxton lobbied to stay in the game but was removed as a precaution. With the Twins off on Wednesday, expect Buxton to be back in the lineup on Thursday. His mix […]

Steelers Not Sold On Chris Boswell

The Pittsburgh Steelers are delaying kicker Chris Boswell's $2 million roster bonus, which was due in mid-March, until after the final preseason game. The Steelers would have outright cut Boswell if he didn't agree to it. The 28-year-old had a rough year in 2018, going 13-for-20 (65 percent) on field-goal tries while also missing five […]

Elvis Andrus Leaves Game Tuesday Night

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus left the game early on Tuesday after he was hit by a pitch in the lower leg in the fifth inning. It's unclear if this is actually injury-related or if the Rangers were just getting Andrus some extra rest in a blowout. His fantasy owners hope it was the latter, […]

Monte Harrison Lands On Injured List In Minors

Miami Marlins outfielder Monte Harrison (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day minor league injured list on Tuesday with a hamstring strain that he initially suffered at Triple-A New Orleans on Saturday. Harrison is the team's No. 3 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and has hit .288/.386/.472 with seven home runs, 18 RBI and 19 steals in […]

Josh Jacobs Back At Practice

Oakland Raiders rookie running back Josh Jacobs (hamstring) returned to practice on Tuesday after missing some time at organized team activities last week with a hamstring strain. The first-round pick saw a decent workload at practice on Tuesday. Jacobs has a prime opportunity to carve out a big role in his rookie season in his […]

Darren Waller Standing Out At OTAs

Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller has shown some playmaking ability at organized team activities while receiving plenty of first-team work with the offense. "So now that he has that position, it’s your position, you are the ‘Y’ in certain personnel groupings. We’re going to put you out there on the field and you’re going […]

Todd Gurley Limited At OTAs

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (knee) has a specific and individualized offseason plan, and it doesn't include him taking part in team drills at organized team activities. Gurley wasn't present for any portion of Tuesday's session, and he was also absent on Monday. Head coach Sean McVay said Gurley has been working with […]

Jarred Kelenic Promoted To High-A

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic was promoted to High-A Modesto in the California League on Tuesday, according to a source. The 19-year-old is in his first full professional season after being the sixth overall pick in last year's draft. He was traded from the Mets in the deal that included closer Edwin Diaz and second […]

Ben Zobrist Might Not Return This Year

The Chicago Cubs are being forced to consider the possibility that infielder/outfielder Ben Zobrist will miss the rest of the season while away from the team due to personal matters that have involved divorce filings by him and his wife. Zobrist has now been away from the Cubs for three full weeks. Kyle Schwarber's two-week […]

Astros Receive Encouraging News On Jose Altuve

Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch said the team received "encouraging" news on second baseman Jose Altuve (hamstring, knee) after it was announced that he had a setback on his rehab assignment. Altuve will need some time to "strengthen his lower half," Hinch said. Altuve won't be able to return from the injured list later this […]

Yadier Molina May Need A Break Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (hand) could get the day off on Wednesday to give his hand some rest. He felt like he couldn't drive the ball at the plate lately, according to manager Mike Shildt. The veteran catcher was pinch hit for late in the game on Tuesday as a result. Molina was […]

Glenn Sparkman To Start Wednesday

Kansas City Royals pitcher Glenn Sparkman will make the start on Wednesday against the White Sox. The 27-year-old right-hander has been solid for KC in his nine outings (one start) on the year, going 1-1 with a 2.92 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 17 strikeouts in 24 2/3 innings. He won't strike out a ton, but […]

Josh Harrison Has Grade 2 Hamstring Strain

Detroit Tigers second baseman Josh Harrison (hamstring) has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 hamstring strain, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. There is no timetable for his return, although he could easily miss more than a month with this ailment. It's Harrison's second injured list stint in what has been a disaster of a first […]

Yasiel Puig Leaves With Cramp Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that outfielder Yasiel Puig, who was removed as a precaution on Tuesday with a cramp, is expected to be available to play on Wednesday. Puig had a single and a run scored in three plate appearances before leaving the contest and is slashing .220/.260/.398 with 10 home runs, 22 […]

Jordy Mercer Suffers Setback On Rehab Assignment

Detroit Tigers shortstop Jordy Mercer (quadriceps) experienced renewed right quadriceps soreness on his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo and was pulled in the fourth inning on Tuesday, according to a source. Mercer has been on the injured list since May 7 and will be out a while longer after this setback. The glove-first […]

Byron Buxton Listed As Day-To-Day

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) is being listed as day-to-day with a bruised right knee after he crashed into the outfield wall on Tuesday and was forced to leave the game early. The 25-year-old didn't have a plate appearance before leaving the game. He could miss a game or two as a precaution, but […]

Chris Harris Jr. Gets His Raise Tuesday

The Denver Broncos and cornerback Chris Harris Jr. reached an agreement on Tuesday on a one-year contract adjustment for 2019, according to sources. Harris was scheduled to make $8.9 million this year but will instead rake in $12.05 million. The 29-year-old has become one of the best cornerbacks in the league. He had 49 tackles, […]

Saints Sign Javorius Allen

The New Orleans Saints signed free-agent running back Javorius Allen on Tuesday, according to a source. Also known as Buck Allen, the former USC Trojan had 41 carries for 110 yards and three touchdowns on the ground in 2018 for the Ravens. He also caught 35 passes for 196 yards and two more scores. He'll […]

Lions Plan To Run The Football Often

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell said the team will continue to have a run-first mentality in 2019. “We’ll always be about running the football,” Bevell said Tuesday. “We want to be a tough, hard-nosed, physical football team. We want to be able to exert our will on our opponents.” Bevell oversaw offenses that ranked […]

Justin Upton Hopes To Return In Three Weeks

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (toe) said that he is hoping to join the team in three weeks, but his timetable will be flexible. That would put the slugging outfielder on track to return around mid-June. Upton has been out all season with turf toe, but his presence in the outfield along with Mike […]

John Ross Hoping To Take Next Step In 2019

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross, the team's first-round pick in 2016, has shown fluidity as a receiver in head coach Zac Taylor's system so far in organized team activities. The 24-year-old third-year wideout figures to move all around the field as a threat, a decoy and dynamic weapon for the offense. "With John he's […]

Angels Placing Zack Cozart On Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels are placing third baseman Zack Cozart (shoulder) on the injured list on Tuesday with a left shoulder issue and will recall outfielder Cesar Puello in a corresponding move. Cozart had surgery on his left shoulder last June, which cost him the last three months of the season, so this injury could […]

Kris Bryant Could Return Wednesday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (neck) could return to the lineup on Wednesday, according to manager Joe Maddon. Bryant collided with Jason Heyward in the outfield on Sunday and hasn't played since, but his injury shouldn't keep him out much longer. That's good news, as Bryant has really heated up since April and is […]

Tony Wolters Scratched Tuesday

Colorado Rockies catcher Tony Wolters (hand) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Tuesday due to a right hand contusion that he suffered on a foul tip late in Monday's game. Catcher Chris Iannetta is hitting eighth in his place against Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly. Wolters, 26, is actually hitting well this year […]

Cavan Biggio Sick Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Cavan Biggio (illness) is dealing with a virus that has been working its way through the team's clubhouse, and he was sent to the hotel to recover on Tuesday. Biggio, 24, has three hits in 13 at-bats (.231) with a homer and two RBI to begin his big league career. […]