Bears Giving Mitch Trubisky More Freedom In Offense

Chicago Bears right guard Kyle Long said the team is giving quarterback Mitch Trubisky more freedom in the offense heading into his second season. "My little boy is becoming a man. Mitch—they've taken the training wheels off of Mitch's little bike. So he going to be able to do some things creatively and get to […]

Freddy Peralta To Rejoin Rotation After Break

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said rookie starting pitcher Freddy Peralta will rejoin the team's rotation after the All-Star break. It makes sense given his 4-1 record, 2.65 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and whopping 12.1 K/9 in his seven starts for Milwaukee, even after giving up three runs in 3 2/3 innings to the lowly Marlins […]

Andrew Miller To Throw Batting Practice Saturday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller (knee) will throw live batting practice against minor league hitters on Saturday. Miller hasn't been himself this year and has been out since May 25, but the Indians beleaguered bullpen could certainly use him back in the second half. Miller might not get many save chances with Cody Allen […]

Austin Hays Receives Injection

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Austin Hays (ankle) received an injection this week and will take a week off before resuming baseball activities. Hays is the team's No. 2 prospect, according to MLB.com. He's played in just 43 games with Double-A this year due to injury, though, while he's hit just .224 with six home runs, […]

Manny Pina Takes Swings In Cage

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Manny Pina (biceps) took some swings in the cage Thursday and was pleased with how he felt. Pina is hitting just .227 on the season with six home runs and 16 RBI in 194 at-bats, and the Brewers will likely take a cautious approach with his return. He's really only an option […]

Brent Suter Throws Successful Bullpen

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brent Suter (forearm) said he threw a great bullpen session Wednesday and feels ready to pitch. He could return to pitch Saturday against the Pirates. Suter has been a nice surprise for Milwaukee this year but struggled in his last two outings before landing on the disabled list and has a […]

Austin Meadows Getting Some Time Off

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Austin Meadows is out of the lineup again Thursday, and manager Clint Hurdle said he's giving the rookie some time off to work through some things at the plate. Meadows got off to a hot start in his first taste of the majors and is still hitting .302/.333/.483 overall with five homers […]

Yoenis Cespedes To Run Bases Thursday

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (hip) will start running the bases on Thursday. Cespedes is making progress but has no timetable to return, although he could be back with the Mets later this month if he goes on a rehab assignment next week. It's becoming harder and harder to stash Cespedes with all his […]

Brewers Option Freddy Peralta

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta was optioned to Triple-A Colorado Springs on Thursday after allowing three runs in 3 2/3 innings to the Marlins on Wednesday. In a corresponding move, starter Wade Miley was activated from the 60-day disabled list and is starting against the Pirates on Thursday. The rookie Peralta put up an […]

Diamondbacks Put Shelby Miller On DL

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Shelby Miller (elbow) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Thursday with right elbow inflammation after he left his start early on Wednesday. Reliever T.J. McFarland was also put on the DL with a neck strain. Pitchers Silvino Bracho and Matt Koch were both called up from the minors. Miller's injury […]

No. 3 Job Is Cody Latimer's To Lose

New York Giants wide receiver Cody Latimer, who had career highs in catches (19) and yards (287) for the Broncos last year, is the leading player for the No. 3 job behind wideouts Odell Beckham Jr. and Sterling Shepard. Latimer's special teams prowess is also helping him. The opportunity might be there, but there are […]

Chris Ivory Could Be Lead Back In Buffalo

Buffalo Bills running back Chris Ivory could be thrust into a lead-back role if LeSean McCoy faces discipline after being accused of domestic, child and animal abuse this week. Ivory would see a huge value increase to start the year, but McCoy is indispensable to the Bills offense. Ivory had a career-worst 3.4 yards per […]

Jake Faria Moving Rehab To Triple-A

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jake Faria (oblique) is moving his rehab to Triple-A Durham and will make a start Thursday. He is eligible to come off the disabled list on July 22, but he might take a bit longer to return. Faria last started a game on May 22 against Boston. He hasn't been […]

Shelby Miller To Have Elbow Examined

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Shelby Miller (elbow), who left his start early on Wednesday, is heading back to Phoenix, Arizona, to have his right elbow examined. This is especially troubling since Miller had Tommy John surgery on his elbow last May. He hasn't been sharp in his four starts since returning on June 25, either, […]

Luiz Gohara Sent To Minors

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Luiz Gohara was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday. The young left-hander could go down to the farm to be stretched out as a starter again. Of his nine appearances in the majors this year, Gohara has just one start and is sporting an ugly 5.95 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 8.2 […]

Erasmo Ramirez Throws Live Batting Practice Wednesday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Erasmo Ramirez (shoulder) threw around 20 to 25 pitches of live batting practice Wednesday and is "moving in the right direction," according to manager Scott Servais. Ramirez will likely throw 35 to 40 pitches of live batting practice next and then go on a minor league rehab assignment. Ramirez has only […]

Mike Zunino Expected To Be Ready After Break

Seattle Mariners catcher Mike Zunino (ankle) has been throwing and doing light hitting off a tee, according to manager Scott Servais. "He feels good," said Servais. "He's not running yet, but he's putting weight on it. I'm very, very optimistic that he'll back when we come out of the break." Zunino could join Triple-A Tacoma […]

Phillies Interested In Zach Britton

The Philadelphia Phillies are interested in Orioles closer Zach Britton and have spoken about him with Orioles officials, according to a major league source. The Phils also like shortstop Manny Machado, but at the moment they find Baltimore's asking price for him to be too steep. Philadelphia's best shot at landing Machado might come in […]

Travis Shaw Rolls Ankle Wednesday Night

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw (ankle) rolled his right ankle during an error in the sixth inning on Wednesday night and was removed from the game. "It's not terrible," Shaw said. "We'll see how it does on the flight tonight." It doesn't sound too serious, but Shaw could sit out a game or two […]

Willy Adames Optioned To Minors

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop prospect Willy Adames was sent to Triple-A Durham on Wednesday after going hitless against the Tigers to drop his season line to .216/.263/.341 with three home runs in over 95 plate appearances. Adames is the team's top prospect, but he could use a little more seasoning after striking out around 36 […]

David Dahl Does Some Running

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl (foot) did some jogging on Wednesday after taking swings in the cages, although he's not quite ready to play in games. Dahl has been running for around two weeks but ran the warning track and did agility drills on Wednesday. His next step will be taking reads in the outfield […]

Shohei Ohtani To Be Re-Evaluated July 19

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/outfielder Shohei Ohtani (elbow) will be re-evaluated on July 19, which would be exactly three weeks from his last evaluation, according to manager Mike Scioscia. We should have a better idea whether Ohtani will be able to pitch again in 2018. He's more attractive from a fantasy perspective on the mound, […]

Miguel Gonzalez Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Miguel Gonzalez (shoulder) had surgery on his shoulder Wednesday and will be out for nine to 12 months. It means Gonzalez is out for the rest of this year and most of next year. Fantasy gamers probably won't notice, though, as Gonzalez was atrocious in his three starts this year […]

Julio Urias Throws To Hitters Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect Julio Urias (shoulder) threw to hitters at the team's spring training facilities Wednesday and was hitting 88-92 mph with his fastball. Manager Dave Roberts said, "I hear it went well." Urias hasn't pitched in a game since last summer, and the Dodgers are in no rush to bring him up […]

Tyler Skaggs Penciled In To Start Thursday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs (groin) is "penciled in" to come off the disabled list and start Thursday against the Mariners, according to manager Mike Scioscia. Skaggs has been great for the Halos this year, going 6-5 with a sparkling 2.64 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and career-high 9.8 K/9. He'll be facing a difficult […]

No Structural Damage For Jarrod Dyson

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jarrod Dyson (groin) doesn't have any structural damage in his groin and is dealing with the breakup of scar tissue from his 2017 hernia surgery, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Dyson will remain shut down during the All-Star break next week. A groin injury for a player that relies on speed is […]

Yankees Have Made Strong Offer For Manny Machado

The New York Yankees have made a strong offer for Orioles shortstop Manny Machado, according to sources. It's unknown if the Yanks are the favorites for Machado, however. Machado is the big trade piece available at this year's deadline, and he won't come cheap, even for a potential rental. He's hitting a robust .314/.385/.574 with […]

Yoenis Cespedes Willing To Play First Base

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes brought up the idea of him playing some first base, according to a source familiar with the issue. As he rehabs from multiple injuries, Cespedes is taking fly balls in left field and ground balls at first base. He played some first base in Cuba and takes grounders there […]

Bilal Powell Must Fight For Playing Time

New York Jets running back Bilal Powell enters this season behind Isaiah Crowell in the lead-back role, and the New York Post's Brian Costello expects Powell's production to drop dramatically as a result. Powell was behind starter Matt Forte last year but ended up leading the team in carries (178), rushing yards (722) and rushing […]

Andrew Cashner Placed On DL

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Andrew Cashner (neck) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a neck strain. The team recalled pitcher Yefry Ramirez from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Cashner recently received an injection in his neck and he'll rest over the All-Star break before likely returning to start the second half. […]