Blaine Hardy Heading Back To Bullpen

Detroit Tigers pitcher Blaine Hardy will move back to the bullpen with the team going to a four-man rotation for the time being with a host of off days coming up. Overall, Hardy has a 3.77 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and just 44 strikeouts in 57 1/3 innings in 19 outings. The swing man has been […]

Jordan Lyles Hit Hard In Rehab Start

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Jordan Lyles (forearm) gave up seven runs in three innings with Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday on eight hits (one homer) while striking out two and walking two. He threw only 33 of his 56 pitches for strikes. He has allowed 11 runs in 5 2/3 innings and posted a […]

Scott Schebler Starting Rehab Assignment Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler (shoulder) will begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville as the designated hitter on Wednesday. His shoulder remains sore when he throws but it's improving. Before his injury, Schebler was batting a respectable .278 with 12 homers and 37 RBI in 266 at-bats. He can definitely be useful to those […]

Brandon Morrow Still Sore

Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow (biceps) said there's still a "little bit of soreness" in his arm, but he thinks he's "going in the right direction." It means that Morrow won't be back anytime soon. In the meantime, Pedro Strop is your best bet for saves in Chicago, but Steve Cishek and Carl Edwards Jr. […]

Wilson Ramos To Catch Batting Practice Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos (hamstring) will catch a live batting practice session on Saturday and could go out on a rehab assignment after that. It means that Ramos could return at some point next week. He's been out since the All-Star break but has been one of the best fantasy catchers in all […]

Gary Sanchez Won't Return Soon

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said the team expects catcher Gary Sanchez (groin) to return at the end of August or the beginning of September. While Sanchez does have 14 home runs and 42 RBI, he's been a disappointment this year for fantasy owners because of his injuries and his weak .188/.283/.416 slash […]

Gleyber Torres Back From DL And In Lineup

The New York Yankees activated second baseman Gleyber Torres (hip) from the 10-day disabled list on Wednesday, and he is batting fifth against Rays starter Ryne Stanek. Infielder Tyler Wade was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. Torres should be re-inserted into all fantasy lineups immediately, as he was hitting .294 with 15 […]

Luis Cessa Making Start Wednesday

The New York Yankees called up pitcher Luis Cessa from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to make a spot start against the Rays on Wednesday. Cessa tossed six shutout innings against the Orioles in his last start for New York on July 9, so he might make for a decent streamer in deeper leagues against the Rays this […]

Ryne Stanek To Start Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryne Stanek will start for the team against the Yankees on Wednesday after the team traded starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi to the Red Sox. Eovaldi was originally scheduled to start on Wednesday for Tampa Bay. Stanek is unlikely to last very long in this game, and the Rays will likely piece […]

Walker Buehler Called Up To Start Wednesday

The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled starting pitcher Walker Buehler from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday, and he will make the start against the Phillies. Reliever Dylan Floro was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Buehler has been solid in the majors this year, going 4-2 with a 3.45 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 59 K's […]

Orioles Acquire Three Prospects For Zach Britton

The Baltimore Orioles acquired pitching prospects Dillon Tate, Josh Rogers and Cody Carroll from the New York Yankees on Tuesday in exchange for closer Zach Britton. Tate was the Yankees' No. 9 prospect, while Carroll was 15th. The Yankees are also picking up the remaining $5 million on Britton's contract. Tate obviously has the most […]

Browns Sign Baker Mayfield To Rookie Deal

The Cleveland Browns signed rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield to a four-year deal on Tuesday. The No. 1 overall pick will receive $32.68 million guaranteed and includes a $21.85 million signing bonus, according to a source. Mayfield won the Heisman Trophy last year and completed 262 of 369 passes for 4,340 yards and 41 touchdowns to […]

Padres Checking In On Noah Syndergaard

The San Diego Padres have checked in on New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard in their search for a front-line starter, according to sources. Syndergaard is currently on the disabled list with a viral infection, but he's only expected to miss one start. The Padres are likely just doing their due diligence, but they […]

Javier Baez Should Be Able To Play Wednesday

Chicago Cubs infielder Javier Baez (knee) was seen icing his knee after he slid into second base on Tuesday, but manager Joe Maddon thinks Baez could play on Wednesday. The injury shouldn't keep Baez out for long, if at all. The talented 25-year-old is hitting .293 on the season with 19 home runs, 74 RBI […]

X-Rays Negative On Brandon Drury

New York Yankees infielder Brandon Drury's (hand) X-rays came back negative, and he's dealing with a bruised left hand. Drury went hitless in two plate appearances before his injury, and he's batting just .176 on the season with one home run and seven RBI. He's mainly just a bat off the bench for the Yankees, […]

Corey Dickerson Injures Hamstring

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson (hamstring) left the game early on Tuesday with hamstring "discomfort" after feeling something running to first base on a groundout. Dickerson at least had two hits in the game before departing. We should know more on his status later on Tuesday. Dickerson has been a great free-agent pickup by the […]

Orioles Agree To Trade Zach Britton To Yankees

The Baltimore Orioles agreed to send closer Zach Britton to the New York Yankees on Tuesday, according to sources. The full package that the Orioles will land is uncertain, but it's been confirmed that starting pitching prospect Dillon Tate will headline the package. The left-handed Britton will serve as a setup man with his new […]

Teams Checking In On Marcus Stroman

Several teams have checked in on Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman, but there is strong belief that the Blue Jays will hang onto him. Stroman has been up and down and has dealt with injuries this year, posting a 5.42 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 7.3 K/9 over 13 starts. A trade would likely […]

Jeff Samardzija Still Shut Down

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija (shoulder) will not throw for the next few days and will need a rehab assignment before he returns to the rotation. The Shark has had a bad year and just can't stay healthy. He's sporting a 1-5 record, 6.25 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 6.0 K/9 over 10 starts. […]

Evan Longoria Hoping To Return This Weekend

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (hand) is hoping to return from the disabled list over the weekend. He feels like he needs more minor league at-bats, and he was also hit by a pitch in the arm on Sunday. Longo has been out since early June, so he could probably use the extra […]

Joe Panik To Start Rehab Assignment Thursday

San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik (groin) will start his rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday. Panik has been sidelined since July 6. He was hitting just .240 with four home runs, 14 RBI and one steal over 54 games. Panik doesn't do any one thing particularly well to warrant owning him in […]

Derek Holland To Start Wednesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Derek Holland will continue to fill in for Jeff Samardzija and will start against the Mariners on Wednesday. Holland surprisingly has a career-high 9.3 K/9 in 22 outings (18 starts) for the Giants this year and is sporting a 4.06 ERA and 1.30 WHIP. He'll have a tough matchup against […]

Yankees Close To Acquiring Zach Britton

Updating a previous story, the New York Yankees are close to finalizing a deal to land Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton in exchange for multiple prospects. Yankees infielder Brandon Drury is not included in the deal on the table. The Yankees also scratched pitching prospect Dillon Tate from his start at Double-A on Tuesday, so […]

J.P. Crawford To Ramp Up Rehab Work

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop J.P. Crawford (hand) will move to Clearwater, Fla., to continue his rehab from a broken left hand. He started taking ground balls and hitting off a tee last week. Crawford has really struggled in the majors this year, hitting .194 with only two home runs and eight RBI in 34 games. The […]

Trent Taylor Expected To Be Primary Slot Guy

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Taylor is expected to be the team's primary slot receiver, in the opinion of 49ers.com's Joe Fann. That position will create a lot of fantasy intrigue in an offense on the rise under head coach Kyle Shanahan and young quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. Taylor and Garoppolo had nice chemistry late […]

Tyler Eifert's Status Up In The Air

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert's (back) status remains up in the air for the start of training camp this week. “Hopefully Tyler Eifert can come back and be a factor for us,” director of player personnel Duke Tobin said. “I can’t predict the future on that one, but I can testify to the fact […]

Ravens Plan To Play Lamar Jackson

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh seems adamant about finding rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson playing time in 2018. “One way or another, he’s going to be out there, taking snaps,” Harbaugh told Postmedia following Tuesday’s indoor practice at club headquarters. However, Harbaugh continues to say that Joe Flacco is "our quarterback," which is sending mixed […]

Jarvis Landry Expected To Play Outside

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry, who led the NFL with 112 catches last year, is expected to start on the outside in offensive coordinator Todd Haley's offense. Landry is the first receiver in NFL history with 400 catches in his first four seasons. With Landry excelling from the slot in his time with Miami, […]

Josh Gordon Expected To Join Team Soon

The vibe around the Cleveland Browns is that wide receiver Josh Gordon will join the team soon after a brief absence. Gordon announced he'd miss the start of training camp to focus on his health. The star receiver was reinstated from a suspension last November, but it doesn't appear that he's being suspended again. He […]

Carlos Correa Works Out Tuesday

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) did some hitting off a tee and also did some running in Houston on Tuesday. He texted manager A.J. Hinch afterwards and said he felt "sexy." Before his injury, the star shortstop was hitting .268 with 13 long balls, 49 RBI and 46 runs in 73 games. He should […]