Ken Giles Sent To Minors

The Houston Astros optioned relief pitcher Ken Giles to Triple-A Fresno on Wednesday after his ninth-inning meltdown Tuesday that led to a loss. It will be his first time in Triple-A since before he made his major league debut with the Phillies in June of 2014. Giles has fallen on hard times ever since the […]

Yoenis Cespedes Could Begin Rehab Games Next Week

New York Mets general manager John Ricco said that the team hopes outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (hip, quadriceps) can play in minor league games during the All-Star break next week. That means that Cespedes could be back with the team shortly after the break, assuming he doesn't have any setbacks. He's been out since May and […]

T.J. Yeldon The Backup In Jacksonville

Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon, who is the team's best blocker and receiver, is firmly behind Leonard Fournette in the pecking order. He's in the final year of his rookie contract as the clear-cut No. 2 back ahead of Corey Grant. Yeldon is merely a fantasy handcuff for Fournette owners, but he could also […]

Andrew Cashner Receives Injection In Neck

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Andrew Cashner (neck) received an injection for neck spasms and may not pitch again before the All-Star break next week. It's not the first time he's had such an injection in the past. The veteran right-hander is sporting a 4.56 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and a mediocre 7.2 K/9 in 18 starts […]

Nate Jones Throwing Off Mound

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Nate Jones (arm) is throwing off a mound on Wednesday. There remains no timetable for Jones' return, however. He had a 2.55 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and a 9.9 K/9 in 24 2/3 innings with four saves before his injury. Joakim Soria has pitched well in the ninth inning in Jones' […]

Jason Vargas To Make Another Rehab Start Saturday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jason Vargas (calf) will make another rehab start for Single-A Brooklyn on Saturday. It should be the veteran southpaw's final rehab start before rejoining the rotation after the All-Star break. He's been atrocious for the Mets this year, though, going 2-6 with an 8.60 ERA, 1.83 ERA and 32 strikeouts […]

Shane Greene To Come Off DL Friday

Detroit Tigers closer Shane Greene (shoulder) will be activated from the disabled list on Friday. Greene missed minimal time on the DL and should immediately return to the ninth-inning role, which means Joe Jimenez will go back to a setup role. Greene has posted a 4.03 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 9.9 K/9 for Detroit this […]

Andrew Miller Throws Off Mound

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller (knee) threw off a mound Wednesday. He could be on track to rejoin Cleveland right after the All-Star break. The dominant lefty hasn't been himself in 2018, posting a 4.40 ERA and 1.61 WHIP, but he does have a nasty 14.4 K/9 and remains relevant in holds leagues for […]

Adam Haseley Promoted To Double-A

Philadelphia Phillies former first-round outfielder Adam Haseley has been promoted from the advanced Florida State League in High A to Double-A Reading after hitting .300/.343/.415 with five home runs, five triples, 13 doubles, 54 runs scored, 38 RBI and seven stolen bases in his first full season in the minors. He is the team's third-ranked […]

Orioles Want Justus Sheffield From Yanks In Manny Machado Deal

The Baltimore Orioles are willing to trade shortstop Manny Machado to the Yankees if pitching prospect Justus Sheffield is included in the deal, according to a source. However, the Yankees may not want to move Sheffield for a rental player, even one of Machado's caliber. Sheffield is ranked as the 39th overall prospect in baseball […]

Ryan Zimmerman To Begin Rehab Assignment Monday

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (oblique) is scheduled to start a minor league rehab assignment on Monday, according to manager Dave Martinez. After a surprising rebound year in 2017, Zimmerman has been a dud in 2018, hitting .217 with five home runs and 16 RBI in just 33 games. He still has some power […]

Stephen Strasburg To Make Another Rehab Start Sunday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (shoulder) will meet the team in New York and will throw a bullpen session Thursday before making another minor league rehab start on Sunday, according to manager Dave Martinez. If all goes well Sunday, Strasburg will likely be cleared to rejoin the rotation following the All-Star break. He's a […]

Shane Greene Making Great Progress

Detroit Tigers closer Shane Greene (shoulder) has thrown each of the last three days and is scheduled to come off the 10-day disabled list on Friday against the Astros. It remains to be seen if the Tigers will actually activate Greene this weekend or wait until after the All-Star break, but he should be ready […]

Eli Manning Encouraged By Odell Beckham Jr.'s Progress

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is excited to have wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (ankle) back healthy this year, and Manning thinks his star wideout is in for a big season. "Odell looked healthy," Manning said, via ESPN's Jordan Raanan. "He was running routes full speed, making cuts and seemed to be his old […]

Cam Newton In Make-Or-Break Year?

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton could be on the hot seat in 2018 after two straight down seasons, in the opinion of ESPN.com's David Newton. Newton has a lot of expectations in 2018 with new offensive coordinator Norv Turner in town. It'd be a huge shock if Carolina looked to move on from Newton after […]

Addison Reed Placed On DL

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Addison Reed (tricep) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday with tightness in his right triceps. Alan Busenitz was recalled from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move. It's been a nightmare of a year for Reed as the eighth-inning setup man to Fernando Rodney, as he's 1-5 with a 4.83 […]

Chad Kuhl Shut Down For Four More Weeks

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chad Kuhl (forearm) will be shut down for at least four more weeks, according to head athletic trainer Todd Tomczyk. It's bad news for the right-hander, as he may not be back until much later this season. He wasn't all that useful to fantasy owners, though, with his 4.55 ERA, 1.44 […]

Ian Kennedy Heads Back To DL

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Ian Kennedy (oblique) has been placed back on the 10-day disabled list with an oblique injury on Wednesday after leaving his start early on Tuesday. He lasted just three innings against the Twins and had missed just one start after a strained left oblique in late June. Kennedy said the […]

Garrett Richards Dealing With Foreram Irritation

Updating a previous item, Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Garrett Richards (forearm) left his start early on Tuesday against the Mariners with right forearm irritation, and he will undergo an MRI exam Wednesday. This could be an ulnar collateral ligament issue, which could lead to Tommy John surgery and end Richard's season. He's arguably LA's […]

Garrett Richards Injured Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Garrett Richards left his start early Tuesday with an undisclosed injury. His last two pitches were clocked at 92 mph after his fastball had been at 95-96 mph earlier in the game. Richards made it just 2 2/3 innings, allowing four hits (one homer) and three runs while walking none […]

Ian Kennedy Leaves Start Early

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Ian Kennedy (side) left his start early with a recurrence of his oblique injury. It looks like the veteran right-hander may have come back too soon from his oblique injury, and there's a very good chance he'll go back on the disabled list. Kennedy allowed five hits (one homer) and […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Leaves Early Tuesday

New York Mets infielder Asdrubal Cabrera (elbow) left the game early after aggravating his hyperextended left elbow. However, it's not a serious injury and manager Mickey Callaway said Cabrera should be fine for Wednesday. Cabrera has been a fine fantasy and real-life contributor in 2018, as he came into Tuesday with a .282/.329/.489 slash line […]

Luke Gregerson Could Come Off DL Soon

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Luke Gregerson (knee, shoulder) could rejoin the Cardinals soon after pitching on back-to-back days for Triple-A Memphis on Sunday and Monday. "Physically, I feel pretty good," Gregerson said. "I've been getting a lot of positive results on the mound. I'm pretty much where I need to be." So far it's […]

Lewis Brinson Days Away From Baseball Activities

Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson (hip) is days away from baseball activities, according to manager Don Mattingly. Brinson has been dealing with right hip inflammation and is expected to return shortly after the All-Star break. Fantasy owners could probably care less, as Brinson has been one of the worst regulars in all of baseball with […]

Sandy Alcantara Resumes Throwing

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara (armpit) resumed throwing Tuesday for the first time since landing on the disabled list with a right axillary infection. MLB.com's No. 2 prospect in Miami pitched five strong innings for a win in his first MLB start on June 29, but it's unclear if he'll return to the rotation […]

Jordan Lyles To Throw Bullpen Wednesday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Jordan Lyles (elbow) will throw a bullpen session on Wednesday and could move to live batting practice as early as Saturday. Lyles could return shortly after the All-Star break if he avoids any setbacks. The right-hander has had his moments with the Friars this year, but he's been more effective […]

Jose Iglesias Suffers Hand Contusion

Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias (hand) suffered a left hand contusion when he was hit by a pitch Tuesday and left the game early, according to the team. It sounds like a day-to-day situation, so Iglesias shouldn't be expected to miss much time, if any. He's been a pleasant surprise this year with his .272 […]

Marwin Gonzalez Day-To-Day

Updating a previous report, Houston Astros infielder Marwin Gonzalez (elbow, wrist) is day-to-day with a bruised left wrist and left elbow, according to the team. Gonzalez may miss a day or two, but this doesn't sound like a serious injury. He's been filling in at shortstop mostly with Carlos Correa injured. Last year was a […]

Stephen Strasburg Gives Up One Run In Rehab Outing

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (shoulder) allowed one earned run on two hits while walking one and striking out five in 3 1/3 innings in a rehab start for Single-A Potomac on Tuesday. He threw 34 of his 57 pitches for strikes. Strasburg is expected to make one more rehab start and rejoin the […]

Walker Buehler To Start Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie starting pitcher Walker Buehler (ribs) will come off the disabled list and start Friday against the Angels. The Dodgers are also considering going to a six-man rotation out of the All-Star break. The talented right-hander was pitching well before his injury with a 3.44 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 9.3 K/9 in […]