Joey Votto Expects To Play Friday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (knee) expects to return to the lineup on Friday when the Reds host the Diamondbacks after missing two straight games for the first time since June of 2016. Votto was hit by a pitch last Saturday. "It's better," Votto said. "I hope to play. Playing every day is important." […]

Felix Hernandez Being Moved To Bullpen

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez is being moved to the bullpen, according to manager Scott Servais. The veteran hurler and former ace has fallen on hard times the last two years and currently has a cringe-worthy 8-10 record, 5.73 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and career-low 7.2 K/9 in 23 starts for the M's. His 5.73 […]

Aaron Boone Thinks Aroldis Chapman Is Fine

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone thinks closer Aroldis Chapman is physically fine after another subpar outing on Thursday. Chapman walked two and struck out two in a non-save situation against the Rangers on Thursday, and his velocity was a bit down as well. This comes after he gave up two earned runs and walked […]

Kenley Jansen Out For Rest Of Rockies Series

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen suffered from an irregular heartbeat on Thursday and was taken to a local hospital, according to manager Dave Roberts. Jansen will return to Los Angeles and will miss the rest of the series against the Rockies this weekend. Roberts said Jansen's condition is stable. It's a concerning issue, but […]

Kenley Jansen Under The Weather

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen (illness) is under the weather on Thursday and will not be available out of the bullpen. It's nothing to worry about. Jansen started off slow but has rebounded and sports a 2.15 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, 10.1 K/9 and 32 saves in 51 outings this year. He could be back […]

Aaron Judge Unsure When He'll Resume Swinging

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (wrist) said his wrist is "still fractured" after meeting with a doctor Thursday, and he's unsure when he'll resume swinging a bat. It looks like Judge won't make it back in a month. That's bad news for a Bombers team also without slugging catcher Gary Sanchez (groin) still. Judge […]

George Kittle Exits With Injury Thursday

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (shoulder) left the preseason game Thursday with a right shoulder injury. The severity of the injury isn't known yet. Kittle is set to share playing time with Garrett Celek, but Kittle should be the main pass-catching tight end in an improving offense. He showed some chemistry with quarterback […]

Marlon Mack Suffers Hamstring Injury

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury in the team's first preseason game on Thursday. The severity of the injury is unknown, but check back later for more updates on his condition. The Colts are running with a committee approach in the backfield this year, and Mack will have to share […]

A's Acquire Fernando Rodney

The Oakland Athletics acquired relief pitcher Fernando Rodney from the Twins on Thursday in exchange for minor league right-hander Dakota Chalmers. Rodney has a 3.09 ERA and 25 saves on the season in 46 appearances for Minnesota. The trade saps basically all of the veteran's fantasy value, though, as he'll pitch in a setup role […]

Dez Bryant Plans To Visit With Browns

Free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant tweeted on Thursday that he plans to visit with the Cleveland Browns next week. The aging receiver claims that he hasn't visited with other teams yet because he's still getting his body in shape. The 29-year-old led the league in drops in 2017 and hasn't had a 1,000-yard season since […]

Derrius Guice Injured Thursday

Washington Redskins rookie running back Derrius Guice (knee) is being evaluated for a knee injury on Thursday. We probably won't know the extent of the injury until later Thursday or Friday, but any serious injury to Guice would be a huge blow to this backfield. Guice is expected to lead this backfield in touches when […]

Stephen Strasburg Likely To Throw Bullpen Friday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck) felt good after his 42-pitch bullpen session on Wednesday and will "probably" throw another one on Friday. Manager Dave Martinez said the team will determine when Strasburg will begin a rehab assignment after his next bullpen session. The Nats really need Strasburg back as they make a run […]

Clay Holmes To Start Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Clay Holmes will be called up to start against the Giants on Friday. In his two starts for the Bucs this year, Holmes has given up four earned runs on nine hits in 8 1/3 innings for a 4.32 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 8.6 K/9. All four of those runs came […]

Nick Hundley In Concussion Protocol

San Francisco Giants catcher Nick Hundley (head) is in the concussion protocol but will take batting practice on Thursday. If he's not cleared, he'll be put on the seven-day concussion disabled list and catcher Aramis Garcia will be called up from the minors. Hundley is one of the better backup catchers, hitting .241 with nine […]

Anibal Sanchez Can Barely Walk

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez (calf) had his calf wrapped and could barely walk after leaving his start early against the Nationals on Thursday. However, he hopes to be ready to pitch in five to six days. The Braves are optimistic that Sanchez can make his start early next week against the Marlins, but […]

Joakim Soria Has Groin Strain

Updating a previous report, Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Joakim Soria (groin) suffered a mild right groin strain in his outing against the Padres on Thursday in which he gave up a game-winning grand slam. Only one of the four runs was charged to Soria, but he was charged with a blown save anyway. It's unclear […]

Corey Knebel To Be Given A Break

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said closer Corey Knebel will not be used in the ninth inning his next time out. “The next time out, we’ll give him an easier spot, for sure. But at some point, we’re going to try to work to get him back to big spots in the game," Counsell said. […]

Dez Bryant Not Returning Cleveland's Calls

Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey said free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant would be in for a workout "if he returns a phone call." The Browns have been the only team interested in Bryant's services this offseason, but he wants more money. They may be willing to up their offer to him now that Josh […]

No Timetable For Josh Gordon To Join Team

Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey said there is no updated timetable for when wide receiver Josh Gordon will report to the team. The longer Gordon is away, the more he'll fall in fantasy drafts and the bigger risk he is to fantasy owners. When on the field and not distracted off of it, Gordon […]

Drew Pomeranz Demoted To Bullpen

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz has been demoted to the bullpen. The southpaw sports an ugly 6.31 ERA, 1.81 WHIP and 44 strikeouts in 51 1/3 innings over 11 starts this year and hasn't gone more than five innings in a start since May 8 against the Yankees. […]

Mariners Not Committed To Felix Hernandez For Next Start

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais hasn't made a decision on whether starting pitcher Felix Hernandez will make his next start on Sunday. In his last five starts, King Felix has gone 0-5 with an 8.37 ERA while allowing six home runs, 32 hits and 22 earned runs while walking 10 and striking out 14 over […]

Julio Urias To Pitch For Single-A Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias (shoulder) will pitch for Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Friday. Urias is getting closer to pitching in the big leagues again after having left shoulder surgery 13 months ago. However, the young lefty should only be owned in dynasty leagues, as he's expected to pitch out of the bullpen […]

Gary Sanchez Working Out In Florida

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (groin) has been working out in Tampa, Fla., and is scheduled to run on the field. He has been hitting off a tee, doing soft toss and throwing drills, and the team plans to have him fly back to New York on Sunday. While Sanchez does have 14 home […]

Aaron Judge Runs Bases Thursday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (wrist) ran the bases on Thursday as he works on his range of motion. However, he has yet to resume swinging a bat. He'll visit with a team doctor Thursday night. There remains no timetable for the slugger's return. Judge was batting .285/.398/.548 with 26 home runs, 61 RBI […]

Chris Sale Throws Bullpen Thursday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (shoulder) threw his pre-start bullpen session Thursday and felt fine. He's set to come off the disabled list and start against the Orioles on Sunday. The Cy Young candidate couldn't ask for a better matchup in his return from the DL. He's one of the best pitchers in […]

Carlos Correa Expected To Be Activated Friday

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) is with the team on Thursday and is expected to be activated before the game on Friday. Correa has been out since June 25, so he'll be a welcomed addition to the lineup, especially with Jose Altuve and George Springer also sidelined. Correa was hitting .268/.352/.480 with 13 home […]

Anibal Sanchez Should Be Ready For Next Start

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker thinks that starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez (calf) will be ready to make his next start after leaving early on Thursday after taking a line drive off his left calf in the second inning. The veteran right-hander tossed two scoreless innings with one strikeout before departing against the Nationals. His ERA […]

Aaron Sanchez Struggles In First Rehab Start

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (finger) allowed five hits and four runs while walking two and striking out four in three innings in his first rehab start on Thursday in the Gulf Coast League. That's not a very encouraging sign for the 26-year-old, who hasn't pitched for Toronto since June 21. He wasn't […]

Ross Stripling Activated From DL

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated starting pitcher Ross Stripling (toe) from the 10-day disabled list on Thursday and optioned relief pitcher Pat Venditte to Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move. Stripling was an All-Star but had a 4.73 ERA with six home runs allowed in 26 2/3 innings in his last five starts in […]

Antonio Callaway Expected To Play Thursday

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Antonio Callaway is expected to play in the team's preseason opener on Thursday against the Giants despite being cited for marijuana possession and a suspended driver's license on Sunday, according to a person familiar with the situation. Callaway was promoted to the starting unit when the team traded Corey Coleman […]