Bengals Release George Iloka

The Cincinnati Bengals released safety George Iloka on Sunday. He had started every game he played in since 2013, and this was purely a financial decision, as he was due $5.3 million in salary and roster bonuses this year. Iloka's release is a good sign that rookie Jeremy Bates will enter a starting role.

Yu Darvish May Have Suffered Setback

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish (elbow) left his rehab start after just one inning on Sunday after something happened in warmups in between innings. It's an ominous sign, but we won't know more until he undergoes tests. Darvish was finally making progress from an elbow injury that has kept him out since May 20. […]

Bartolo Colon Could Start Monday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Bartolo Colon (back) is doing some long toss on Sunday and could start on Monday against the A's after being scratched from his start Sunday. The ageless wonder hasn't really helped fantasy owners with his 7-10 record, 5.19 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and weak 5.0 K/9 over 24 outings (22 starts). He'd […]

Addison Russell Still Bothered By Hand Injury

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon believes shortstop Addison Russell (hand) is still bothered by a hand injury. "I know the hand (knuckle) is bothering him more than he's saying. I know that. But then again even if he's not doing a whole lot (at the plate) look what he's doing out there (defense)," Maddon said. […]

James Paxton Playing Catch Sunday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton (forearm) is playing catch on Sunday. Paxton is on the disabled list but may only have to miss one start after taking a line drive off his arm in his last start. The Mariners ace is 10-5 with a 3.68 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and career-high 11.4 K/9 in 24 […]

Dominic Smith Rejoins Mets

New York Mets first baseman Dominic Smith has rejoined the team as the 26th man against the Phillies on Sunday. Smith has been seeing regular repetitions in the outfield in the minors and was hitting .255/.330/.387 with six home runs in 78 games for Triple-A Las Vegas. He's been a straight bust at the major […]

Steven Wright Could Start Rehab Assignment This Week

Boston Red Sox pitcher Steven Wright (knee) could begin a rehab assignment as soon as this week. However, he's scheduled to pitch strictly in relief when he returns to the Red Sox, which saps any of his potential fantasy value.

Austin Romine Passes Concussion Protocol

New York Yankees catcher Austin Romine (head) has passed all of his tests in the concussion protocol. Romine remains out on Sunday but should return to the lineup soon as the main catcher with Gary Sanchez (groin) still sidelined. Romine is worth a spot in two-catcher leagues in a potent offense while he's playing regularly. […]

Scott Schebler To Begin Rehab Assignment Monday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler (shoulder) will start his rehab assignment with Double-A Pensacola on Monday, and his goal is to return from the disabled list on Thursday. Schebler should return to everyday playing time with Adam Duvall now with the Braves. The left-handed slugger had 12 home runs and 37 RBI in 266 at-bats, […]

Daniel Murphy Coming On Strong

Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy got off to a slow start after a late start while recovering from microfracture knee surgery, but he is hitting over .360 with an OPS near 1.000 since July 8. Murphy looks to be fully healthy, and his fantasy owners are starting to reap the benefits. With the Nationals […]

Stephen Gonsalves To Start Monday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Stephen Gonsalves has been called up and will make his major league debut on Monday against the White Sox. The left-hander is the team's No. 5 prospect. He was 12-3 with a 2.76 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and impressive 9.0 K/9 in 23 outings (22 starts) between Double-A Chattanooga and Triple-A Rochester […]

Logan Forsythe Clears Waivers

Minnesota Twins second baseman Logan Forsythe has cleared revocable waivers and could be attractive to other teams, namely the Indians, according to sources. Forsythe wasn't doing much with the Dodgers before they traded him, but he has hit .415 in his first 15 games in Minnesota. Forsythe was mainly a fantasy afterthought with LA, but […]

Ervin Santana Placed On DL, Robbie Grossman Activated

The Minnesota Twins placed starting pitcher Ervin Santana (finger) on the 10-day disabled list on Sunday with recurring symptoms related to his finger injury. In a corresponding move, the team activated outfielder Robbie Grossman (hamstring) from the disabled list. Santana will see a local hand specialist on Tuesday. The veteran right-hander got a late start […]

John Gibbons Won't Be Let Go Before End Of Season

Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said manager John Gibbons won't be dismissed before the end of the regular season. The team will revisit Gibbons' situation at the end of the year, as he's signed through the 2019 season with an option for the 2020 season. Toronto is currently 55-68 and 32.5 games back […]

Marcus Stroman Going On DL

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (finger) is headed to the 10-day disabled list with a lingering blister issue on his right middle finger. He left his start early on Friday after four innings because of the blister, and it was his third straight start cut short because of the injury. Thomas Pannone will […]

Luke Weaver To Bullpen, Daniel Poncedeleon To Start Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Luke Weaver is being moved to the bullpen in favor of starter Daniel Poncedeleon, who will start on Tuesday against the Dodgers, according to manager Mike Shildt. Weaver has been too inconsistent, going 6-11 with a 4.67 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 112 K's in 125 1/3 innings. You can drop […]

Ryan Madson Doing Electric Therapy

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Ryan Madson (back) is in Phoenix, Arizona, doing electric therapy for his back. It doesn't sound like the veteran reliever will be back anytime soon. He was an option in the ninth inning for a short period of time with both Sean Doolittle and Kelvin Herrera injured, but that didn't last […]

Sean Doolittle Feels OK After Bullpen

Washington Nationals closer Sean Doolittle (foot) said he just "felt OK" and not great during his last bullpen session. There remains no timetable for Doolittle's return, although he should be able to make it back sometime next month. The left-hander was one of the best closers in baseball before his injury, so he should return […]

Stephen Strasburg To Rejoin Rotation Wednesday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck) will come off the disabled list and rejoin the starting rotation against the Phillies on Wednesday. The Nats are desperate and are throwing Strasburg back into the fire without a rehab assignment. He hasn't pitched in a big league game since July 20, so expect there to be […]

Leonys Martin Being Released From Hospital

Cleveland Indians outfielder Leonys Martin (illness) is being released from the hospital on Sunday. Martin is dealing with a life-threatening bacterial infection that could very well keep him out for the rest of the year. This is great news, but it doesn't really change the fact that he probably won't be able to help fantasy […]

Edwin Encarnacion Hits In Cage Sunday

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (hand) did "full cage work" on Sunday, and the plan is for him to take normal batting practice on Monday. President of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said Encarnacion is "not too far away from being activated." If he doesn't have any setbacks in the next few days, Encarnacion could […]

Giancarlo Stanton Expected To Play The Field This Week

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he's "confident" that outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) will play the field in Miami for an interleague series in a National League park this week. Stanton has been bothered by a minor hamstring injury since the beginning of the month and has been serving as the designated hitter. It […]

Buck Farmer Starting Sunday

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Buck Farmer will make the start on Sunday against the Twins. The left-hander has appeared in 52 games for the Tigers this year, but all 52 outings came out of the bullpen. That means this is a bullpen game for the Tigers, and Farmer is unlikely to go more than a […]

Jay Bruce, David Wright Hitless In Rehab Game

New York Mets outfielder Jay Bruce (hip) and third baseman David Wright (shoulder) both went 0-for-4 in a rehab game with Single-A St. Lucie on Saturday. Wright is 0-for-14 so far on his rehab assignment. He played seven innings at third base. Bruce played nine innings at first base. Bruce is getting close to a […]

Bo Scarbrough Injured Saturday

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Bo Scarbrough (hip) suffered a hip injury in the preseason game against the Bengals on Saturday. Scarbrough was a seventh-round pick out of Alabama and is competing for a roster spot as a backup behind Ezekiel Elliott and Rod Smith. Check back to find out the severity of his injury. […]

Adam Shaheen Carted Off Field Saturday

Chicago Bears tight end Adam Shaheen (ankle) was carted off the field after suffering an ankle injury in the preseason game against the Broncos on Saturday. It's usually never good when a player is carted off the field, so expect Shaheen to miss significant time. Check back for the results of his tests for confirmation, […]

Michael Wacha Makes Short Rehab Appearance

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha (oblique) retired just two hitters during his 27-pitch rehab outing with High-A Palm Beach on Saturday. He gave up three runs on a hit, two walks and a strikeout. It wasn't a great performance, but all that matters here is that Wacha came out of it healthy. He'll […]

Eddy Pineiro Does Not Play Saturday

Oakland Raiders place kicker Eddy Pineiro (groin) tweaked his groin and didn't play in the preseason game on Saturday against the Rams, according to head coach Jon Gruden. Pineiro is battling with veteran Mike Nugent for the kicking duties in training camp. Pineiro's injury isn't good, but as long as it doesn't keep him out […]

Orleans Darkwa To Work Out For Redskins

Free-agent running back Orleans Darkwa is scheduled to work out for the Washington Redskins on Sunday, according to sources. Washington is in desperate need of bodies at the running back position with rookie Derrius Guice (knee) out for the year and with Samaje Perine (ankle) and Byron Marshall (ankle) both missing time. Darkwa had 171 […]

Charles Sims Injures Knee Saturday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Charles Sims (knee) injured his knee in the preseason game on Saturday and will not return to the contest. Sims injured his knee on the opening kickoff against the Titans. The severity of the injury isn't known, but it isn't good for Sims. The former third-round pick is battling for […]