Eduardo Rodriguez Looks Great Friday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (ankle) looked "electric" during his live batting practice session on Friday, according to manager Alex Cora. Rodriguez will throw one more batting practice session and then appear in a rehab game. E-Rod will be a huge addition to an already strong Red Sox rotation. He was 11-3 with […]

Derek Dietrich Expected To Move To First Base

With the trade of first baseman Justin Bour to the Phillies, Miami Marlins outfielder Derek Dietrich is expected to move to first base regularly, with Rafael Ortega and Isaac Galloway platooning in left field. Garrett Cooper should return from the disabled list in a few weeks and can also play first base. Outfielder Magneuris Sierra […]

Jimmy Yacabonis To Start Game 1 Saturday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jimmy Yacabonis will start the first game of a doubleheader against the Red Sox on Saturday, with Yefry Ramirez going in the second game. That's about as ugly as it can get. Yacabonis has a 7.15 ERA, 1.94 WHIP and 11 strikeouts in 11 1/3 innings over four outings (two starts) […]

Cedric Mullins To Be Everyday Center Fielder

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Cedric Mullins will be the team's everyday center fielder moving forward, with Adam Jones moving to right field. Mullins is the team's No. 9 prospect, and they might as well get a good look at him to close out the year with nothing on the line. He was hitting .288 with […]

Steven Matz Could Return Next Thursday

New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz (arm) will throw a simulated game on Saturday and will then be re-evaluated for a possible start in Thursday's doubleheader against the Phillies. The left-hander was blown up for seven runs in two-thirds of an inning in his last start July 31 before landing on the disabled list, […]

Jay Bruce Nearing Rehab Assignment

New York Mets outfielder Jay Bruce (hip) is nearing a rehab assignment. Bruce has been out since June 17 and has been a huge fantasy bust in 2018. He's hitting only .212/.292/.321 with three home runs and 17 RBI in 212 at-bats. He could provide some pop down the stretch, but there are much better […]

Blake Swihart To Play In Rehab Game This Weekend

Boston Red Sox catcher Blake Swihart (hamstring) will play in a rehab game this weekend and could come off the disabled list when eligible early next week. Swihart has only 115 at-bats this year and sports a slash line of .226/.288/.304 with six home runs, six RBI and three stolen bases. He's a bench bat […]

Lewis Brinson Working Out Friday

Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson (hip) is taking batting practice and doing some work in the outfield on Friday. He could be close to going on a rehab assignment. Brinson was overmatched earlier this year, hitting an embarrassing .186 with 10 home runs, 30 RBI and 22 runs scored. He is likely to return to […]

Buccaneers Working Out Nick Rose

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are working out free-agent place kicker Nick Rose on Friday as potential competition for Chandler Catanzaro, who missed an extra-point attempt and a long field goal in the preseason game on Thursday. Catanzaro made up for it by making the game-winning kick. The Bucs obviously aren't comfortable with Catanzaro just yet. […]

Mike Trout Put On DL

The Los Angeles Angels placed outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) on the disabled list with right wrist inflammation on Friday. Nobody wants to see one of the best overall players in the game hit the shelf, but the good news is that Trout hasn't played since last Wednesday, and his DL stint can be backdated. On […]

Carlos Correa Activated From DL

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back), who has missed the last 36 games with a back injury, was activated from the disabled list on Friday. Correa should be back in the starting lineup against the Mariners and starter Mike Leake. The star shortstop is a must-start fantasy option.

Phillies Acquire Justin Bour

The Philadelphia Phillies are acquiring first baseman Justin Bour and cash from the Miami Marlins on Friday in exchange for a minor league pitcher, according to sources. Bour was hitting only .227 for the Fish, but he does have 19 home runs and 54 RBI on the season. A move to the first-place Phillies may […]

Jake Faria Good To Go

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jake Faria (neck), who has been bothered by a sore neck recently, threw a bullpen session on Thursday and said he's "good to go." Faria made his first appearance (in relief) on Aug. 1 after having not started a game since May 22 due to injury. He could become an option […]

William Cuevas To Start Game 2 Saturday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher William Cuevas will start the second game of a doubleheader against the Orioles on Saturday, according to a source. The 27-year-old has made just one relief appearance for Boston this year and allowed a solo home run in two innings. He's posted a 3.45 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 7.8 K/9 […]

Kyle Barraclough Lands On DL

The Miami Marlins placed relief pitcher Kyle Barraclough (back) on the 10-day disabled list on Friday with lower back stiffness. Outfielder Rafael Ortega was recalled from Triple-A New Orleans and relief pitcher Drew Rucinski (groin) has also been activated from the DL. It's been a bad couple weeks for Barraclough to put it nicely. He […]

Derrius Guice Has Torn ACL

Updating a previous report, Washington Redskins rookie running back Derrius Guice (knee) has suffered a torn ACL, according to a source. It was previously believed that Guice had just suffered a sprained MCL, but this is obviously much worse news and will keep the promising rookie out for all of 2018. He should still be […]

Danny Valencia Designated For Assignment

The Baltimore Orioles designated third baseman Danny Valencia for assignment on Friday and recalled outfielder Cedric Mullins from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Valencia was hitting .263 with nine long balls and 28 RBI in 78 games for the O's. He can be useful against left-handers as a veteran presence off the bat. Mullins […]

J.P. Crawford Activated From DL

The Philadelphia Phillies activated shortstop J.P. Crawford (hand) from the 10-day disabled list on Friday. Crawford was hitting a measly .194/.312/.333 with two homers and eight RBI in 93 at-bats. He'll be a bench glove/bat now with Asdrubal Cabrera seeing most of the time at shortstop.

No Structural Damage For Matt Breida

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida's (shoulder) MRI exam showed no structural damage in the shoulder that he injured in the preseason opener on Thursday. The team is hopeful that he can rest up and be ready for Week 1, and he could practice soon without contact. It's great news for the Niners, as […]

Tommy Pham Takes Batting Practice

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham (foot), who is on the disabled list with a fractured foot, took batting practice off a pitching machine on Thursday. He can come off the DL on Monday, but he isn't expected to join the team on their nine-game road trip that starts this Friday. Pham has disappointed this […]

Blake Snell Expected To Stretch Out To 75 Pitches

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell, who threw just 59 pitches over four innings last Saturday, is expected to move his pitch count up to 75 against the Blue Jays on Friday. Snell gave up just one run last weekend, his 12th straight home start in which he gave up no more than an […]

Dakota Hudson Likely To Remain In Bullpen

St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Dakota Hudson, who won 13 games for Triple-A Memphis this year, is expected to remain in the bullpen for the rest of the season. Hudson has made six appearances out of the bullpen for the Cardinals and has gone 2-0 with two hits allowed, one walk and four strikeouts in […]

Tom Brady Sat Out With Sore Back

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (back) didn't play in the team's preseason opener on Thursday against the Redskins because he's dealing with a sore back, according to a league source. He's also had a lighter practice workload in the last week. The Pats are most likely being extra cautious with Tom Terrific, and he […]

Wil Myers Taking Grounders At Third Base

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers (foot) has been taking ground balls at third base while he rehabs. He's expected to take batting practice on Friday and could be ready to return from the disabled list on Monday when eligible. It's especially worth noting after outfielder Hunter Renfroe has homered in four straight games and […]

Martavis Bryant Mostly Working With Second-Team Offense

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Martavis Bryant, who was called out recently by head coach Jon Gruden, has mostly been locked to the second unit in training camp and hasn't had many repetitions in 11-on-11 drills. However, he made the most of his reps in Wednesday's practice and showed urgency by catching two long touchdowns. It's […]

Kenta Maeda An Option In Closer's Role?

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda could be moved to the bullpen after his start against the Rockies on Friday with closer Kenley Jansen out for a month with an irregular heartbeat. The Dodgers could use Maeda in the ninth inning to share save chances with reliever Scott Alexander. Maeda has been solid as […]

Good News For George Kittle

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (shoulder) didn't have any tears or structural damage on his separated shoulder after tests were done. His injury isn't serious. However, Kittle will miss some time and may not be able to play in next week's preseason game. That'll open up extra repetitions for backup Garrett Celek. Kittle […]

Stephen Strasburg To Throw Bullpen Saturday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck) is scheduled to throw a 60-pitch bullpen session on Saturday. That will be followed by a simulated game next Wednesday. Strasburg is slowly but surely approaching a rehab assignment, and he could return to the team's rotation in a few weeks. He's gone just 6-7 this year with […]

Brian McCann Could Return In 1-2 Weeks

Houston Astros catcher Brian McCann (knee) is "progressing well" and hasn't had any setbacks since landing on the disabled list on July 1 after having midseason knee surgery. General manager Jeff Luhnow said he expects McCann to return in one to two weeks, either with the Astros or on a minor league rehab assignment. McCann […]

Astros Taking It Slow With Jose Altuve

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (knee) is taking his rehab process "slow and steady," according to manager A.J. Hinch. The team plans to "test" Altuve's knee on the field this weekend. President of baseball operations and general manager Jeff Luhnow said the team doesn't think Altuve will be out for an extended period. It's […]