Brett Kennedy Coming Up To Join Rotation

The San Diego Padres have purchased the contract of starting pitcher Brett Kennedy from the minors. He will take the spot of Tyson Ross, who was claimed off waivers by the Cardinals, and make his major league debut in a start against the Brewers on Wednesday. The right-hander deserved the promotion, going 10-0 with a […]

Joey Bosa's Injury Not Serious

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa's (foot) left foot injury is believed to be "nothing serious," according to a source with knowledge of the injury. Chargers fans can breathe a sigh of relief after Bosa's injury scare. In a full season in his second year, Bosa blossomed with 70 tackles, 12.5 sacks and four […]

Eduardo Rodriguez To Throw BP Friday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (ankle) will throw a bullpen session on Tuesday and is scheduled for live batting practice on Friday. E-Rod last pitched on July 14, so he'll probably need a rehab start or two before returning. He's been a big asset to Boston's rotation this year, going 11-3 with a […]

Chris Sale Scheduled To Return Sunday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (shoulder) is scheduled to return from the disabled list on Sunday to face the Orioles. Sale will miss minimal time and will return to one of the best matchups he could have. He's a no-brainer must-start in his first start off the DL.

Carson Wentz Unlikely To Play At All In Preseason

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) did full-team drills on July 26 and 28 but hasn't participated since then. He's eight months removed from his knee injury last year but has been limited to seven-on-seven drills since his last day of full team drills. “It’s frustrating,” Wentz said after practice Tuesday. “Obviously, getting a chance […]

Chase d'Arnaud Leaves Game Early Tuesday

San Francisco Giants infielder Chase D'Arnaud (knee) left the game early on Tuesday after fouling a ball off his knee. He had a hit and an RBI before leaving. d'Arnaud is batting .269 on the season with three home runs and eight RBI in just 55 plate appearances as a utility bat for the Giants.

Max Fried Placed On DL

The Atlanta Braves placed starting pitcher Max Fried (groin) on the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday with a left groin strain. Reliever Shane Carle (shoulder) was also put on the DL with right shoulder inflammation, while pitchers Adam McCreery and Wes Parsons were called up from Triple-A Gwinnett. Fried took a comebacker to his midsection […]

Aaron Sanchez To Make Rehab Outing Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (finger) is scheduled to make a rehab outing with the Gulf Coast Blue Jays on Thursday and is scheduled to throw 55 to 60 pitches. Manager John Gibbons thinks Sanchez will need two to three rehab outings before returning to the rotation. Sanchez has been out since June […]

Delino DeShields Running On Treadmill

Texas Rangers outfielder Delino DeShields (head) was told by a concussion specialist that he most likely had a migraine issue or a virus and not a concussion. He started running on a treadmill on Tuesday, but he must pass the concussion protocol before being activated from the disabled list when he's eligible on Sunday. DeShields […]

Tom Murphy Optioned Tuesday

Colorado Rockies catcher Tom Murphy was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday. Murphy has been a disappointment with the bat to the tune of a .227/.253/.398 slash line with two homers and 11 RBI in 31 games. Chris Iannetta and Tony Wolters will go back to splitting time behind the plate for Colorado.

Max Fried Doubtful To Make Next Start

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (groin) is doubtful for his next start after suffering a strained groin during his start on Tuesday. Kolby Allard and Touki Toussaint could both be options for a spot start. Fried tossed two scoreless innings against the Nationals but was forced to leave after being hit by a comebacker. […]

Josh Donaldson Continues To Work Out

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) continues to work out, but he has yet to resume sprinting. The team is hoping he can start sprinting soon, which would be a precursor to rehab games. Donaldson has been a major bust for fantasy owners this year, hitting just .234 with five home runs and […]

Steven Matz To Miss Another Start

New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz (forearm) is expected to miss another start, and Corey Oswalt will take another turn in the rotation in his place. However, the Mets are optimistic about Matz, who recently threw a bullpen. He's gone 5-9 with a 4.35 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 8.3 K/9 in 21 starts on […]

Kyle Barraclough Removed From Closer Role

Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly said that closer Kyle Barraclough will be removed from the closer's role in order to regroup. The Marlins will use a committee in the ninth inning. Barraclough has allowed 12 earned runs on 12 hits (three home runs) in his last six outings covering 4 2/3 innings, including three straight […]

Max Fried Has Groin Strain

Updating a previous report, Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (groin) left his start early on Tuesday in the first game of a doubleheader with a left groin strain after pitching just two scoreless innings. He was hit in the midsection by a comebacker and walked toward the dugout under his own power after recording […]

Taylor Gabriel's Injury Is Minor

Chicago Bears wide receiver Taylor Gabriel's (foot) injury is "nothing serious," according to head coach Matt Nagy. It'd be a surprise if Gabriel plays in the preseason game this week. The 27-year-old was brought in through free agency to bolster the passing game, and he brings a speed element that will mesh well with Nagy's […]

Brandon Drury Has Fractured Hand

The Toronto Blue Jays are placing infielder Brandon Drury (hand) on the 10-day disabled list after he was diagnosed with a fractured left hand. In a corresponding move, infielder Richard Urena is being recalled from the minors. Drury didn't pan out for the Yankees and had only four hits in 26 at-bats (.154) in eight […]

Joey Bosa Injured In Practice Tuesday

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (foot) injured his left foot in practice on Tuesday but was able to walk off the field under his own power. He will undergo further evaluation. Having already lost tight end Hunter Henry (knee) and cornerback Jason Verrett (Achilles) for the season, the Bolts can ill afford to […]

Chad Pinder Activated From DL, Franklin Barreto Optioned

The Oakland Athletics activated infielder Chad Pinder (elbow) from the disabled list on Tuesday. Shortstop prospect Franklin Barreto was optioned to Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move. Pinder will return to a .259/.332/.453 line with 10 homers and 23 RBI on the season. He can be useful in AL-only leagues and DFS formats against lefties, […]

Antonio Callaway Cited For Marijuana Possession

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Antonio Callaway was cited for marijuana possession and driving with a suspended license on Sunday. He was also suspended in his last season in college for his involvement in a credit-card fraud case. Callaway tested positive for marijuana at the NFL combine in February. The amount of marijuana found was […]

Daniel Robertson Has Surgery Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Daniel Robertson (thumb) had surgery on Tuesday to fix a ligament tear in his left thumb. He's facing a six- to eight-week recovery timetable, which means his season is essentially over. Robertson will finish the year hitting .262/.382/.415 with nine home runs, 34 RBI, two steals and 46 runs scored in […]

Ben Roethlisberger Will Sit Out Of Preseason Game

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will sit out the team's preseason opener this Thursday against the Eagles. Head coach Mike Tomlin plans to play backup quarterbacks Landry Jones, Josh Dobbs and third-round rookie Mason Rudolph. It's not a surprise for the veteran Big Ben to sit out of preseason game. He's aging and is at […]

Corey Coleman Reports To Bills

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Corey Coleman, who was acquired from the Browns on Sunday in exchange for a seventh-round pick in 2020, has reported to his new team, although he pondered his options beforehand. The former 15th overall pick in 2016, Coleman has played in just 19 games his first two seasons and has been […]

Robert Stephenson To Start Wednesday

The Cincinnati Reds will call up starting pitcher Robert Stephenson to make the start on Wednesday against the Mets. Stephenson was 5-6 with a 4.68 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 9.1 K/9 over 25 outings (11 starts) for the Reds last year. He was pitching very well for Triple-A Louisville this year, going 11-6 with a […]

Jacoby Ellsbury Undergoes Surgery

New York Yankees outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury (hip) underwent surgery on his left hip to fix a torn labrum on Tuesday, and he's expected to resume full competition after around six months. The hip injury wasn't the only thing that kept Ellsbury off the field for all of 2018. He's been a complete fantasy afterthought since […]

Josh McCown Has Been Team's Best Quarterback

New York Jets quarterback Josh McCown has been the best quarterback in training camp and is showing no signs of losing the job as the regular season approaches. McCown has always been expected to open Week 1 as the starter, but he's merely keeping the seat warm for third overall pick Sam Darnold. McCown surprised […]

Andrew Luck Had Doubts About Playing Career

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (shoulder) admitted that there were times during his rehab from shoulder surgery last year that he questioned whether he'd ever be able to play again. He has not played in a game since Week 17 of the 2016 season, and he could play as much as a whole quarter against […]

Doug Baldwin Should Be Ready For Week 1

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that wide receiver Doug Baldwin (knee) should be ready for the Week 1 opener against the Broncos. Baldwin is unlikely to play at all in the preseason. The 29-year-old is the unquestioned No. 1 receiver for the team, so if his knee injury lingers into the regular season, […]

Jordan Howard Held Out For Precautionary Reasons

Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard (knee) "banged his knee" in practice on Sunday and is being held from practice on Tuesday as a precaution, according to head coach Matt Nagy. Howard has surpassed 1,000 yards in each of his first two seasons, but Tarik Cohen is expected to steal a lot of work in […]

Albert Pujols A Victim Of The Shift

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols has become a victim of the abundance of defensive shifts in baseball. From 2015 to 2018, Pujols has 403 hard-hit outs, which is the most in baseball. His average exit velocity of 90.3 mph ranks fourth among hitters with at least 1,700 batted balls during that stretch, according […]