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 […]

Adam Humphries The Team's Slot Receiver

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Adam Humphries is entrenched as the team's slot receiver alongside starters Mike Evans and DeSean Jackson. However, offensive coordinator Todd Monkey said Chris Godwin has "earned the right" to start as well. Humphries did post career highs in catches (61), targets (83) and yards (631) in his second season in […]

Micker Adolfo To Have Tommy John Surgery

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Micker Adolfo (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery and will be out for eight to 10 months. It's a tough blow for the team's No. 10 ranked prospect, per MLB.com. He was hitting a solid .283 with 11 home runs, 50 RBI and 48 runs scored in 78 games for […]

Dustin Pedroia To Rehab In Arizona

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) will return to his home in Arizona and work with his offseason personal trainer on an adjusted rehab plan. Manager Alex Cora still believes Pedroia will play at some point this season. That might be wishful thinking by Cora. The veteran second baseman has played in a […]

Lonnie Chisenhall Expected To Miss 8-10 Weeks

Cleveland Indians outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall (calf) has a Grade 3 strain of his left soleus muscle and is expected to miss eight to 10 weeks. It's another tough break for Chisenhall, as he missed almost two months earlier this year with a right calf injury. It's a shame for any of his fantasy owners in […]

Brent Suter Feeling Much Better

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brent Suter (forearm) said he felt much better on Tuesday and is hoping to throw a bullpen session Wednesday or Thursday. Manager Craig Counsell said Suter is "still in the conversation" to pitch against the Pirates this weekend. Suter had been a nice surprise for the Brew Crew this year, but […]

No Structural Damage For Paul Blackburn

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Paul Blackburn's (elbow) MRI exam showed no structural damage, and he'll be shut down for a couple of weeks. It's been a tough season for Blackburn, who has a 7.16 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and just 19 strikeouts over 27 2/3 innings (six starts). He could be back in August for the […]

Frankie Montas Sent Down

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday after tossing six scoreless innings against the Astros on Monday. Montas has been great this year, going 5-2 with a 3.35 ERA in eight starts. However, Trevor Cahill (Achilles) is expected to rejoin the rotation soon, and the A's would like Montas […]

Ryan Tepera Throws Pain-Free Bullpen

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Ryan Tepera (elbow) threw around 20 pitches during a bullpen session Tuesday and said "it felt normal" and threw high-intensity pitches without pain. The Blue Jays are hoping he can return this weekend against the Boston Red Sox. Tepera should fall back into the closer's role with Roberto Osuna still […]

Troy Tulowitzki Ramping Up Activities

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (heel) is ramping up his activities after resting last week. Tulo is hoping to return at some point this year, but there remains no timetable and fantasy owners shouldn't hold their breath for the oft-injured former Rockies star. He had heel surgery in early April, and it wouldn't be […]

Jaime Garcia To Make Rehab Start Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jaime Garcia (shoulder) is scheduled to make a rehab start with Low-A Dunedin on Sunday. Garcia could return to the Blue Jays rotation in the second half, but fantasy owners will probably want to avoid him, as he's pitched to a 6.16 ERA, 1.61 WHIP and has 56 strikeouts in […]

Aaron Sanchez To Move To Bullpen Session

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (finger) has thrown long toss on back-to-back days with no issues and will move to a bullpen session in the next few days. Sanchez could be back in late July, but there is still no timetable for him. He's been a disappointment with a 4.52 ERA, 1.51 WHIP […]

Josh Donaldson Resumes Running

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) has resumed baseball activities and is doing his running progression with no symptoms. There is still no timetable for his return, and he certainly won't be back before the All-Star break. He's been a bust for fantasy owners with just five homers and 16 RBI in 36 […]

Gleyber Torres Hits Off Tee Tuesday

New York Yankees infield prospect Gleyber Torres (hip) hit off a tee and did some work in the weight room on Tuesday. Head athletic trainer Steve Donohue will travel with Torres to the All-Star game next week so he can continue his rehab. Torres has been a beast at the plate for the Yankees in […]