Hector Velazquez Expected To Start Game 2

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that it's his intent to start pitcher Hector Velazquez in Game 2 against the Orioles on Saturday. However, he could pitch in Game 1 in relief if he's needed. Velazquez has been solid for the Red Sox, mostly in relief, with a 2.64 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 36 […]

Ty Blach To Start Saturday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Ty Blach will start against the Pirates on Saturday. The left-hander's most recent start in the big leagues came way back on May 27 against the Cubs when he allowed seven hits and five earned runs in three innings. In his 12 starts to open the year, Blach went 6-6 […]

Delino DeShields On Track To Return Sunday

Texas Rangers outfielder Delino DeShields (head) is hoping to return from the disabled list on Sunday once he passes the concussion procedures. "Everything is good," said DeShields, 25. "They said it could have been triggered by different things, maybe allergies. Maybe it was banging my head in the game, but they don't think it was […]

Nomar Mazara Won't Return Until Next Week

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara (thumb) will not come off the disabled list until sometime next week, and his rehab plan could last through Thursday. He went 1-for-2 with a single and a strikeout in five innings in right field for Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday. Mazara has been out since July 14. He's useful […]

C.J. Prosise Dealing With Injury

Seattle Seahawks running back C.J. Prosise (hip) was held out of the preseason opener on Thursday with what general manager John Schneider called "a little hip thing." Head coach Pete Carroll made it sound like Prosise will be fine in the long run. "His groin -- check that -- his hip flexor just kind of […]

George Springer Unsure When He'll Swing

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (thumb), who has his wrist in a bulky brace, said he's unsure when he'll resume swinging a bat. At this rate it doesn't look like Springer will be back from the disabled list when he's eligible. He hasn't been as good as last year but is still hitting .250 with […]

Edwin Encarnacion Going For Tests On Biceps

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (biceps) will have tests on his left biceps on Saturday after leaving the game early Friday after one plate appearance, according to manager Terry Francona. "He's been overcompensating because of the bruise on his right hand," said Francona. "We just didn't want him take one swing and you can't […]

Nolan Arenado To Be Re-Evaluated Saturday

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado (shoulder), who said he's been bothered by his right shoulder for weeks, will be re-evaluated on Saturday. He dealt with pain following a double play in the fourth inning and was removed as a precaution. It doesn't sound like a very serious injury, but the Rockies could play it […]

Jake Marisnick Leaves With Groin Pain

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick (groin) left the game early on Friday with left groin discomfort. Marisnick had a double in three plate appearances before leaving with what could be a pretty serious injury. He's hitting just .217 with nine home runs, 23 RBI and four steals on the year and would be losing significant […]

Jean Segura Hit In Wrist By Pitch

Seattle Mariners shortstop Jean Segura (wrist) underwent X-rays on his left wrist after he was hit by a pitch in the eighth inning on Friday. The X-rays came back negative, but he was wearing a large ice wrap and will see how he feels on Saturday. Segura was hitless in four plate appearances on Friday […]

Josh Allen Sees Time With First-Team Offense

Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Josh Allen mixed in with the first-team offense at practice on Friday, which is the first time he's been with that group in the last week. AJ McCarron is still at the top of the depth chart and is the favorite to start in Week 1, but Allen has the opportunity […]

Richard Sherman Could Return In Week 3 Of Preseason

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that cornerback Richard Sherman (hamstring) will likely be healthy enough to play in Week 3 of the preseason after injuring his hamstring in practice last week. The veteran probably doesn't need many preseason repetitions to begin with, but he should be fine in plenty of time for […]

George Kittle To Miss Rest Of Preseason

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (shoulder) avoided any structural damage with his shoulder injury, but head coach Kyle Shanahan said that Kittle will miss the rest of the preseason. Kittle should be fine for Week 1, but he'll be missing valuable game repetitions with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. Kittle remains an intriguing TE2 with […]

Isaiah Crowell Leaves Friday With Head Injury

New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell (head) left in the first quarter of the first preseason game on Friday against the Falcons after being evaluated for a head injury. Crowell left the game immediately after a touchdown and was checked in the sideline medical tent before leaving the field. He was likely being evaluated […]

Yairo Munoz Suffers Sprained Wrist

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Yairo Munoz (wrist) suffered a sprained right wrist on Friday. Munoz was hitless in two plate appearances before departing. This could be serious enough to send him to the disabled list. He is hitting .284 on the year with six home runs, 31 RBI and five stolen bases in 230 plate […]

Brandon Belt Starting Rehab Assignment Saturday

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) will start his rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday. Belt could rejoin the team sometime next week if he can avoid setbacks with his hyperextended/bruised knee. The 30-year-old has been pretty solid for fantasy owners this year with a .278/.372/.470 slash line, 14 home runs, 43 […]

Nolan Arenado Injured Friday

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado (shoulder) was taken out for "precautionary" reasons on Friday after he "tweaked his shoulder" on a double play. Arenado was hitless in two plate appearances with a strikeout before leaving the game. It doesn't seem like a serious injury, so consider him day-to-day for now. He's hitting a healthy […]

Angels Expect Mike Trout To Return Thursday

Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia said the team expects outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) to return from the disabled list when he's first eligible next Thursday against the Rangers. Trout hasn't played since last Wednesday, so the Angels finally made the decision to put him on the DL. He won't be out too long, though, […]

Robert Turbin Week-To-Week

Indianapolis Colts running back Robert Turbin (ankle) is week-to-week with an ankle injury, according to head coach Frank Reich. The Colts were hit hard by injuries in the preseason opener on Thursday, as they lost rookie wideout Deon Cain for the season with a knee injury, and Marlon Mack (hamstring) is also week-to-week. Turbin will […]

Tyler Skaggs To Start Saturday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs (groin) said he will come off the disabled list and start Saturday against the A's. It's a tough matchup, but Skaggs has been solid for the Angels and should be trusted this weekend in fantasy. He's 8-7 with a 3.34 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and career-high 9.4 K/9 on […]

Seahawks Working Out Josh Johnson

The Seattle Seahawks are working out veteran free-agent quarterback Josh Johnson on Friday, according to a source. It means the Seahawks likely are unhappy with their options behind Russell Wilson, with Austin Davis and rookie Alex McGough competing for the backup role. Johnson hasn't thrown a pass in an NFL game since 2013 with the […]

Matt Breida Likely To Be Held Out Of Preseason

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (shoulder) will be held out of contact drills and likely all three of the remaining preseason games as a precaution, according to a source. The hope is that he'll be rested and ready to go in Week 1 against the Vikings. Breida is set to be the main […]

LeSean McCoy Looks Quicker

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said running back LeSean McCoy looks "quicker, faster and more powerful than last year." McCoy is the engine that makes this offense run, but he's extra risky this year as a low-end RB1 due to the fact that he could be facing league discipline in a domestic-violence case. The […]

Twins Calling Up Kohl Stewart

The Minnesota Twins are calling up pitching prospect Kohl Stewart, according to sources. Stewart, a former first-round pick, is likely coming up to take the rotation spot of the injured Adalberto Mejia. The right-hander is the team's No. 28 prospect and has gone 3-7 with a 4.47 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 101 strikeouts in 108 […]

Adalberto Mejia Going For More Tests

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Adalberto Mejia (wrist, biceps) is going for further testing on his biceps area. Mejia was placed on the disabled list on Friday with a wrist injury, but it appears he might be dealing with something else, too. If that's the case, he might have to miss more than just one or […]

Peter Alonso May Not Come Up This Year

The New York Mets are leaning toward not calling up first base prospect Peter Alonso when rosters expand in September, according to a source. There might be a logjam at first base soon with Wilmer Flores, Jay Bruce and Dominic Smith, and the Mets don't have to place Alonso on the 40-man roster until after […]

Tyler O'Neill Starting Rehab Assignment Friday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (groin) is starting his rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis on Friday. O'Neill is expected to be able to come off the disabled list when he's eligible early next week. With Tommy Pham in Tampa and Dexter Fowler injured, O'Neill should return to an everyday role upon activation. He's batting […]

Scott Schebler Hopes To Return Next Week

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler (shoulder) is hoping to return from the disabled list late next week. Schebler has been out since July 14 but is nearing a return and should play every day with Jesse Winker out for the year. He was hitting .278/.351/.470 with 12 home runs and 37 RBI before his injury. […]

Touki Toussaint Likely To Make Spot Start Monday

Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Touki Toussaint looks likely to make a start in Monday's doubleheader against the Marlins. It'd be the Braves No. 7 prospect's major league debut. He has gone 6-6 with a 2.68 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 10.7 K/9 over 21 starts between Double-A Mississippi and Triple-A Gwinnett. The matchup against the Marlins […]

Anibal Sanchez Looks Better Friday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez (calf) is having far less trouble walking around on Friday after he suffered a bruised left calf in his start on Thursday. The Braves are hopeful he will be able to make his start next Tuesday. The veteran right-hander has been great, going 6-3 with a 2.83 ERA, 1.05 […]