Jose Altuve Takes Batting Practice Wednesday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (hamstring) did baseball drills on the field and took batting practice on Wednesday with teammates. He'll head on a minor league rehab assignment soon. Altuve has been out since May 11 with a strained left hamstring but has been working out pain-free since Monday. He'll go to either Triple-A […]

Taylor Clarke Will Start Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Taylor Clarke will make another start on Saturday against the Giants. Clarke wasn't good in his time in the minors this year before getting called up, but he opened eyes on May 7 by allowing just two runs in six innings against the Rays. Clarke, 26, doesn't strike many hitters out, […]

Wilmer Flores Has Fractured Foot

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Wilmer Flores (foot), who was placed on the injured list on Tuesday, has been diagnosed with a foot fracture. It means that Flores probably will be out around a month or more. The 27-year-old was hitting a respectable .281/.326/.398 with only two home runs and 14 RBI in 128 at-bats. He's not […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Unlikely To Play On Upcoming Road Trip

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (hamstring) is unlikely to play on the team's upcoming road trip, according to manager Andy Green. The Padres are heading out to Toronto and then New York to face the Yankees. The 20-year-old top prospect has been out since April 28 but could return soon after the road […]

Yannick Ngakoue Reports For OTAs

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue, who is in the final year of his rookie deal, reported to the team's organized team activities this week after leaving offseason workouts early. The 24-year-old has become a force on the Jags defensive line, tallying 29.5 sacks and 80 total tackles in his three seasons in the NFL, […]

Jerry Hughes Signs Extension

The Buffalo Bills signed defensive end Jerry Hughes to a two-year extension on Tuesday worth up to $23 million, according to a source. The deal includes $19.5 million guaranteed. The 30-year-old has only had double-digit sacks once back in his first season in Buffalo in 2013, but he's the heart and soul of the team's […]

Zay Jones Bigger And Stronger

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Zay Jones added eight to 10 pounds of lean muscle mass to his upper body in the offseason. He's also fully healthy and a full participant in offseason workouts and practices. Jones led the team in catches (56), receiving touchdowns (seven) and receiving yards (652) last year after a disappointing rookie […]

Omar Narvaez Listed As Day-To-Day

Seattle Mariners catcher Omar Narvaez (knee) is listed as day-to-day after leaving the game early on Wednesday after taking a foul ball off his knee in the third inning. He's hoping to return to the lineup on Friday after the off day on Thursday. The 27-year-old has had a great year to this point, slashing […]

Julian Edelman Signs Two-Year Extension

The New England Patriots signed wide receiver Julian Edelman to a two-year extension on Tuesday, according to a source. It could allow Edelman to finish his career with the Patriots. He'll receive an $8 million signing bonus and $12 million guaranteed. He was suspended the first four games in 2018 and finished with 74 receptions […]

Jonah Williams To Be The Left Tackle

Cincinnati Bengals left tackle Cordy Glenn is moving to left guard in 2019 to make room for first-rounder Jonah Williams at left tackle. Williams was the No. 11 overall pick of last month's draft. If he struggles out of the gates to protect quarterback Andy Dalton, the team could always shift Glenn back to left […]

Bucs Replace Gerald McCoy With Ndamukong Suh

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers cut defensive tackle Gerald McCoy this week and signed free-agent defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh to replace him. McCoy was the third overall pick in 2010, while Suh was the second overall selection in the same draft. McCoy has six Pro Bowl selections to Suh's five and 54.5 sacks in 123 games […]

Breshad Perriman Has Big Opportunity In Tampa

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Breshad Perriman, who was a bust as a first-round pick for the Ravens due to injury and dropped passes, brings a size and speed combination to his new team. His 4.3 speed should provide quarterback Jameis Winston with another downfield option in head coach Bruce Arians' offense. Perriman and Winston […]

Gregory Polanco Back In Lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (finger) is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday after being scratched from the lineup on Tuesday due to a jammed finger he suffered on Sunday. Polanco is in right field and is hitting third on Wednesday against Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray. Gray has a penchant for allowing home […]

Devin White Is The Real Deal

Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebacker Devin White, the fifth overall pick in the draft, looks like a stud already in offseason workouts. White picked off quarterback Jameis Winston in 11-on-11 drills in practice last week and is a good bet to win Defensive Rookie of the Year, in the opinion of the Pewter Report's Scott […]

Scott Oberg To Be Primary Closer In Wade Davis' Absence

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said that relief pitcher Scott Oberg will operate as the primary closer in the absence of closer Wade Davis (oblique). Black said that Davis suffered the injury last Tuesday in Boston. Oberg, 29, is 1-0 this year with a 1.77 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 13 K's in 20 1/3 innings […]

Pedro Baez Could Return Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that relief pitcher Pedro Baez (knee) is moving around well on Wednesday, and the manager is optimistic that Baez will be ready to pitch on Friday against the Pirates. Baez took a line drive off his leg on Tuesday night, but he should be able to avoid the […]

Giancarlo Stanton Shut Down For 7-10 Days

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (calf) is dealing with a calf strain and will be shut down for seven to 10 days. Stanton was pulled off his rehab assignment with High-A Tampa and put back on the 10-day injured list, so this is extremely frustrating for the Yankees and […]

Luis Severino To Start Throwing Soon

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (shoulder) is likely to resume throwing soon, according to manager Aaron Boone. Severino won't return before the All-Star break, but it's good to see him making progress from a Grade 2 strain of his right lat. The 25-year-old proved last year that he can be an ace in […]

Manny Banuelos Feels Great After Bullpen

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Manny Banuelos (shoulder), who is on the injured list with a shoulder strain, felt "great" after throwing long toss and a normal 35-pitch bullpen session on Wednesday. If Banuelos doesn't require a rehab start before returning, he could come off the injured list to start against the Twins on Saturday. […]

Ryan Mountcastle Needs More Time

Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias said that first baseman Ryan Mountcastle, the team's top prospect per MLB Pipeline, needs more time in the minor leagues. The 22-year-old has been tearing it up at Triple-A Norfolk, hitting .323/.351/.530 with seven home runs and 31 RBI in 40 games, and the team will start looking at […]

Josh Donaldson Getting Day Off Wednesday

Atlanta Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Austin Riley will play the hot corner and hit fifth against Giants starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija. Riley was raking in the minor leagues and hasn't really missed a beat in his first taste of the majors. The 22-year-old is hitting .385/.407/.769 […]

J.D. Martinez Dealing With Sore Back

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (back) is dealing with a sore back on top of his illness this week. There's a chance he might not play on Thursday. Martinez has been out since Sunday, and fantasy owners might have to start preparing for a possible trip to the injured list if his back doesn't […]

Ryan Weber To Start Thursday

Boston Red Sox pitcher Ryan Weber will start on Thursday against the Blue Jays on the road. It will come in the place of Hector Velazquez, who was lit up in his last turn in the rotation. Weber, 28, has starting experience but has thrown just eight innings in three relief outings for Boston this […]

Kevan Smith Goes On Concussion Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels placed catcher Kevan Smith (head) on the seven-day concussion injured list on Wednesday and called up catcher Dustin Garneau from Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move. Garneau will serve as the backup to Jonathan Lucroy for the time being. He's hit just .194/.269/.321 with five home runs and 24 RBI […]

Vince Velasquez Expects To Rejoin Rotation

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Vince Velasquez (forearm) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session on Wednesday. He expects to rejoin the starting rotation when he comes off the injured list. "I know there’s a lot of talk, but that’s my spot. I believe that 100 percent," Velasquez said. The right-hander is 1-2 with a 3.86 ERA, 1.35 […]

X-Rays Negative On Harrison Bader

X-rays on St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader's (elbow) came back negative after he left the game early in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Wednesday after being hit by a pitch, according to manager Mike Shildt. It remains to be seen if Bader will be in the lineup for Game 2 Wednesday night. Don't […]

George Springer Still Out Wednesday

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday. Springer has been out of the lineup since Sunday, but he should be able to avoid the injured list and should be back in the lineup by this weekend. The 29-year-old has arguably been one of the best hitters in baseball […]

Mets Willing To Use Edwin Diaz For Multiple Innings

The New York Mets are apparently willing to use closer Edwin Diaz for multi-inning saves now after previously being against the notion. Fantasy owners won't complain if Diaz gets more save opportunities because of this, but you have to wonder how it might affect his health and effectiveness as the season progresses. The hard-throwing right-hander […]

Giancarlo Stanton Suffers Another Setback

The New York Yankees returned outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (calf) from his rehab assignment with High-A Tampa with left calf tightness and placed him back on the 10-day injured list. Injuries continue to be a problem for the slugging 29-year-old, and he hasn't played in a major league game since March 31. It's unclear when he'll […]

Michael Conforto Starting Baseball Activities

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (concussion) started baseball activities on Wednesday by swinging a bat "real easy, real laid back," according to manager Mickey Callaway. However, there's still no timetable for his return and he may not come off the seven-day concussion injured list when he's eligible on Friday. Fantasy owners will want Conforto […]