Jefry Rodriguez To Start Game 2 Saturday

Washington Nationals pitcher Jefry Rodriguez will make the start in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Cubs on Saturday. The Nationals are still monitoring Rodriguez's innings, though, so he's unlikely to go deep in the game. That's all you need to know to avoid him as a desperation streamer. Rodriguez has a 5.58 ERA, […]

Jon Lester Pushed Back To Monday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester's next start has been pushed back to Monday against the Brewers. Lester warmed up but wasn't able to record an out on Friday before the game was postponed against the Nationals. The veteran left-hander is 15-5 on the season with a 3.53 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 126 strikeouts in […]

Michael Wacha Has Another Setback

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha (oblique) was scratched from his rehab start with Triple-A Memphis on Friday due to more oblique discomfort. He will be re-evaluated in St. Louis. This is proof that oblique injuries are notoriously difficult for pitchers to return from quickly. Wacha hasn't pitched in the big leagues since June […]

Ryan Rua Resumes Running And Swinging

Texas Rangers outfielder Ryan Rua (back), who hasn't played in the majors since July 26, has started running and swinging again. The team is still hoping that he can return to the active roster before the season ends. Rua only has 124 at-bats with the Rangers this year and has hit .194/.223/.371 with six homers […]

Rangers Not Committed To Bartolo Colon

Texas Rangers manager Jeff Banister isn't fully committing to starting pitcher Bartolo Colon making his next start on Tuesday. Instead, the team could give the nod to Adrian Sampson, who has been effective at Triple-A Round Rock this year. Big Sexy has gone just 2-5 with an 8.12 ERA and is allowing hitters to bat […]

Marco Gonzales Feels Back To Normal

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales (neck) threw 35 pitches off a mound on Friday and said he feels back to normal. He's now on track to return to the rotation on Tuesday against the Padres at home. The left-hander couldn't ask for a better matchup for his return, but fantasy owners still need to […]

Dan Straily Suffers Oblique Strain Friday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Dan Straily (oblique) left his start early on Friday with a left oblique strain. Straily allowed two earned runs while walking none and striking out four in 4 2/3 innings in a loss to the Pirates before leaving the game. Oblique injuries are often tricky for pitchers to come back from, […]

Matt Barnes Dealing With Hip Inflammation

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes (hip) is dealing with left hip inflammation and underwent an MRI exam on Thursday, according to manager Alex Cora. However, he could be back in a few days. Despite pitching in a setup role, Barnes has been very useful to the Red Sox and for fantasy owners in […]

Eduardo Nunez Has Leg Up At Third Base

Boston Red Sox infielder Eduardo Nunez has a leg up on third baseman Rafael Devers at the hot corner right now. Nunez started on Friday, Devers will start on Saturday and Nunez will be back there on Sunday, according to manager Alex Cora. “Eduardo has been playing well,” the manager said. “I know the last […]

Brandon Phillips To Work Out At First Base

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said second baseman Brandon Phillips will start working out at first base. The veteran hit a two-run, game-winning homer to help beat the Braves 9-8 in an epic comeback on Wednesday. The 37-year-old has mostly played second base in his 17-year career, but he's made 24 starts at third […]

Roman Quinn Going For Tests On Foot

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Roman Quinn (foot) is still dealing with a swollen right foot and is walking with a limp, so the Phillies sent him for X-rays. Quinn was hit by a pitch in his foot in the fifth inning on Wednesday night and didn't play on Friday. He's been great in 80 at-bats for […]

Alex Wood Moved To Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Alex Wood, who has a career 7.17 ERA at Coors Field, will be moved from Sunday to Monday, where he'll face the Reds on the road. Left-hander Rich Hill will now start on Sunday against the Rockies. Wood will now have a two-start week next week and will get a […]

Yankees Easing Didi Gregorius Back In

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he wants to ease shortstop Didi Gregorius (heel) back in after his return from the disabled list on Friday. Gregorius didn't play on Friday, but the hope is to get him back in the lineup on Saturday and then start him on Sunday, but not have him play […]

Shohei Ohtani To Finish Season Before Surgery Decision

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) plans to finish the season as the DH and hasn't decided yet whether he'll undergo Tommy John surgery. Even if he does have the surgery, which would keep him from throwing until 2020, Ohtani could return as the DH next year. Despite having damage to his […]

Jaime Garcia For Game 1, Cole Hamels In Game 2

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jaime Garcia will go in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Nationals on Saturday, while Cole Hamels will start Game 2. Saturday's start will be Garcia's debut with the Cubs after he went 3-6 with an ugly 5.93 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 8.4 K/9 over 25 outings (13 starts) for […]

Max Scherzer Going In Game 1 Saturday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer will start in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Cubs on Saturday. Scherzer hasn't rewarded his fantasy owners with a win in a while, but he's still a must-start nevertheless. He'll have a good matchup against Cubs lefty Jaime Garcia, and the Cubbies are also resting third baseman […]

Gregory Polanco Injured Friday, Not Playing Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (knee, shoulder) injured both his left knee and left shoulder during an awkward slide in the game on Friday, and he is out of the lineup on Saturday as a result. Pablo Reyes is playing right field and hitting sixth against Marlins left-hander Wei-Yin Chen on Saturday. Reyes is a […]

Brett Phillips Could Miss Entire Weekend Series

Kansas City Royals outfielder Brett Phillips (shoulder) is improving, but his range of motion remains restricted. Manager Ned Yost said that Phillips could miss the whole weekend series against the Twins. That shouldn't matter much to fantasy owners, though, as Phillips is sporting a .198/.262/.342 slash line with only two homers and 11 RBI in […]

Marwin Gonzalez Could Return Saturday

Houston Astros infielder Marwin Gonzalez (oblique) is "trending in the right direction" and could start in left field on Saturday, according to manager A.J. Hinch. Gonzalez hasn't been as good as he was last year and is hitting .247/.324/.409 with 14 home runs and 58 RBI on the year. Still, he can be useful in […]

Yadier Molina Likely Out This Weekend

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (hamstring) will likely miss the weekend series against the Tigers, according to manager Mike Shildt. Molina has remained one of the better fantasy catchers, hitting .273 with 17 long balls, 61 RBI and four steals, but fantasy owners will have to go without him this weekend. Expect Francisco Pena […]

Ervin Santana Dealing With Nerve Issue

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Ervin Santana (finger) was told he's now dealing with an irritated nerve on the inner pad of his right middle finger after he met with New York hand surgeon Dr. Charles Melone. Santana still hasn't thrown since being shut down. It's been a lost season for the veteran right-hander because of […]

Ross Stripling Back With Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Ross Stripling (back) has been activated from the disabled list and said he's "good to go." He will be available out of the bullpen on Friday against the Rockies. Stripling has been great for LA this year, going 8-3 with a 2.62 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and career-high 9.9 K/9 over […]

David Hess May Miss His Start Saturday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher David Hess (eye) was hit in the eye with a football on Friday and might need to be scratched from his start on Saturday against the Rays. If he can't go, Yefry Ramirez would be the candidate to replace him. As if the Orioles weren't already enough of a mess already, […]

Alex Cobb Won't Start Sunday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb (finger) is dealing with a blister issue and will not make the start on Sunday against the Rays. Josh Rogers is slated to fill in on Sunday instead. Rogers has been decent in his two starts in the big leagues, allowing five runs on 11 hits while walking three […]

Paxton Lynch Tries Out With Lions

Free-agent quarterback Paxton Lynch had a tryout with the Detroit Lions on Friday, according to a source. Lynch was a failed first-round pick with the Broncos in 2016 and was cut last weekend. The Lions are already set with veteran Matt Cassel backing up Matthew Stafford, so it's unlikely Detroit would add Lynch.

Corey Coleman Works Out For Cardinals

Free-agent wide receiver Corey Coleman worked out for the Arizona Cardinals on Friday, according to a source. Coleman has so far proven to be a bust in the NFL. He was traded to the Bills from the Browns, but then Buffalo has since released him. Coleman could make for an interesting addition with rookie Christian […]

Rashaad Penny Ready For Week 1

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny (finger) is "ready to go" for Week 1 against the Broncos, according to head coach Pete Carroll. The Seahawks plan to use all their backs in the season opener, but they will not force feed Penny in his NFL debut, especially after he missed valuable repetitions in training camp […]

Tyler Austin Bothered By Stiff Back

Minnesota Twins first baseman Tyler Austin (back) is still dealing with a stiff back, and the Twins will "go slowly" with him, according to manager Paul Molitor. Austin has hit .243/.308/.557 with seven home runs and 11 RBI in his 70 at-bats with the Twins in 2018 and is really only an AL-only depth option. […]

Michael Pineda Hasn't Made Decision On Surgery

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda (knee) hasn't made a decision yet on whether he'll have surgery on his torn meniscus. Pineda was hoping to return late this year after recovering from Tommy John surgery, but he'll now have to wait until 2019. It's unclear how long he'd be out if he went under the […]

Michael Kopech Needs Tommy John Surgery

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech (elbow) has an ulnar collateral ligament tear in his elbow, and the recommendation is that he needs Tommy John surgery. That's a big blow to the White Sox future, as Kopech was expected to be a building block for the rotation in 2019 and beyond. It looks like […]