Albert Pujols Shouldn't Be On DL For Long

Los Angeles Angels first baseman/designated hitter Albert Pujols (knee) received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his knee on Friday, according to manager Mike Scioscia. The manager isn't expecting Pujols to be out for long. With the All-Star break next week and the team playing in a National League park this weekend, now was the perfect […]

Eric Thames Leaves With Injury Friday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Eric Thames (hamstring) left the game early on Friday with right hamstring tightness. It doesn't sound like the injury is very serious, but with just two games before the All-Star break after Friday, the Brewers have no reason to rush him back. Don't be surprised if he sits out on Saturday […]

Chase Utley To Retire At End Of Season

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Chase Utley announced on Friday that he will retire at the end of the 2018 season, capping a 16-year career that included a World Series championship with the Phillies in 2008. He was named to six All-Star teams in his career, and he won five Silver Slugger awards. In his […]

Rich Hill Won't Start This Weekend

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said starting pitcher Rich Hill will not start against the Angels on Saturday. Instead, Alex Wood will take his spot this weekend, with Hill available to pitch out of the bullpen. Clayton Kershaw will be moved to Sunday. In his last four starts, Hill has allowed 11 earned runs […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Throws Off Mound Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu (groin) threw 25 pitches off a mound on Friday. Ryu hasn't pitched since May 2, but when he has started this year he's been lights out, compiling a 2.12 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and career-high 10.9 K/9 in six starts (29 2/3 innings). The left-hander will return to the […]

Justin Turner Day-To-Day

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (adductor) is being listed as day-to-day after straining his adductor muscle Thursday night. He was out of the lineup Friday. With only two more games until the All-Star break next week, the Dodgers could play it safe and hold Turner out. After a breakout year in 2017, Turner […]

Khris Davis Dealing With Shoulder Soreness

Oakland Athletics outfielder Khris Davis (shoulder) is dealing with shoulder soreness, which is part of the reason why he wasn't in the lineup Friday night against the Giants in a National League park without the designated hitter. He is available to hit Friday and could return to the lineup on Saturday. Davis should be owned […]

Phillies Won't Trade Sixto Sanchez

The Philadelphia Phillies aren't willing to trade pitching prospect Sixto Sanchez in order to acquire Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado. The Orioles are ramping up their background work on Philly's prospects, according to sources. Of interest to the O's is pitcher Adonis Medina. Sanchez is the Phillies No. 1 prospect, per MLB.com, and he has […]

Michael Wacha Not Cleared To Throw

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha (oblique) still hasn't been cleared to throw, and he'll need three weeks to build up plus multiple rehab starts. It's looking like Wacha won't be able to return for at least another month and probably longer. It's unfortunate, since he was really helping fantasy owners with his 8-2 […]

Sean Doolittle Playing Catch Friday

Washington Nationals closer Sean Doolittle (foot) is wearing cleats and playing catch on Friday. Doolittle is on the disabled list with a pinched nerve in his foot but should be ready to rejoin the team for the start of the second half of the season. The southpaw has been one of the best closers in […]

Ian Kennedy Expected To Miss 5-7 Days

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Ian Kennedy (oblique) got good news on his MRI exam and is expected to miss just five to seven days with the injury being isolated to one area. Heath Fillmyer is likely to start on Sunday against the White Sox, but even in a good matchup Fillmyer is a poor […]

X-Rays Negative On Byron Buxton's Hand

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton's (hand) X-rays came back negative on his left hand after he injured it on a swing in the minors on Thursday. He will now go for an MRI exam, but he hasn't been placed on the minor league disabled list. It's good news, but he's not out of the woods […]

Teoscar Hernandez Scratched With Heel Soreness

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (heel) has been scratched from the lineup on Friday with a sore left heel. The injury doesn't sound serious, but the team could choose to hold him out through the weekend with the All-Star break next week. Dwight Smith Jr. is starting in left field and hitting eighth against […]

Jacoby Ellsbury Hasn't Resumed Baseball Activities

New York Yankees outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury (hip) still hasn't resumed baseball activities, and manager Aaron Boone won't speculate on when that will change. Ellsbury hasn't played all year and doesn't appear close to returning. At this point, neither the Yankees nor fantasy owners should expect him back in 2018. Even if he were to return […]

Carlos Correa Could Start Rehab Assignment Next Week

The Houston Astros are hoping that shortstop Carlos Correa (back) can start his minor league rehab assignment over the All-Star break next week. That means he might be able to return to the team shortly after the break, barring any setbacks. Correa is still one of the best all-around shortstops in the game. He was […]

Sam Gaviglio Expected To Start Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Sam Gaviglio is expected to start on Saturday against the Boston Red Sox, according to manager John Gibbons. He'd be taking the spot of Marco Estrada (glute), who was placed on the disabled list Friday. Gaviglio turned in a couple solid spot starts when he was first called on, but […]

Jon Gray Will Start Saturday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray will be called back up to start Saturday against the Mariners. Gray has been a huge disappointment to fantasy owners this year with a 5.77 ERA and 1.49 WHIP, but better times could be ahead, especially since he's fanning a career-high 11.6 hitters per nine innings. The right-hander has […]

Jimmy Yacabonis Likely To Start Sunday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jimmy Yacabonis is likely to make the start Sunday against the Rangers unless he's used out of the bullpen before then. Yacabonis has a 7.15 ERA, 1.94 WHIP and 8.7 K/9 in four games (two starts) this year for Baltimore. He's pitched a little better as a starter than as a […]

Luiz Gohara Lined Up To Start July 24

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Luiz Gohara will make two starts for Triple-A Gwinnett but is lined up to start on July 24 against the Marlins. The rookie left-hander hasn't really pitched well in the minors or majors for the Braves this year, but he's the future of their rotation and has swing-and-miss stuff. He's sporting […]

Antonio Senzatela To DL, Jeff Hoffman Starting Friday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela (finger) was placed on the disabled list on Friday with a right middle finger blister. Starting in his place Friday against the Mariners in Colorado will be pitcher Jeff Hoffman. Hoffman has tossed 5 1/3 innings of relief for Colorado this year and has allowed six earned runs on […]

Lewis Brinson Has Bone Bruise

Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson (hip) has been diagnosed with a hip bone bruise and will continue to rest until further notice. He probably won't be ready to return to the team right after the All-Star break, and fantasy owners won't really care. The young outfielder was only really getting a shot because he plays […]

Aroldis Chapman Won't Pitch In All-Star Game

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman (knee) will not pitch in the All-Star game next week and is hoping to get some extra rest for his left knee. However, he will be available Friday night. Chapman had a slight knee scare last week but is fine and recorded a save for the Yanks on Thursday. […]

Marco Estrada Placed On DL

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marco Estrada (gluteus) was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a strained glute on Friday. Outfielder Dwight Smith Jr. was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. Estrada's injury isn't too serious, so he should be able to return to the rotation shortly after the All-Star break. The […]

James Paxton Will Land On DL But Injury Not Serious

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton's (back) lower back stiffness isn't believed to be "lingering issue," according to general manager Jerry Dipoto. However, Dipoto said Paxton will go on the disabled list, but the plan is to bring him back for the fourth game of the second half against the Giants. Paxton allowed three runs […]

Noah Syndergaard Activated From DL, Starting Friday

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (finger) has been activated from the disabled list and is starting on Friday against the Nationals. In a corresponding move, P.J. Conlon was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas. Thor last pitched on May 25 against the Brewers and while he's typically a must-start fantasy option, he's more risky […]

Corey Kluber Receives Injection In Knee

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber (knee) received an injection in his right knee on Friday, and he will not take part in the All-Star game next week. His knee has been affecting his mechanics, and the plan is for him to start the fourth game after the All-Star break on July 23 against the […]

Delino DeShields Not Medically Cleared

Texas Rangers outfielder Delino DeShields (head) is feeling much better and is taking batting practice, but he hasn't been medically cleared to play yet. DeShields is not "in the concussion protocol," which is goods news and means he should be able to return this weekend. The 25-year-old is hitting a disappointing .212 with two homers […]

Luke Gregerson Back From DL, Luke Weaver Sent Down

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Luke Gregerson (knee) was activated from the 10-day disabled list on Friday, and starting pitcher Luke Weaver was optioned to Triple-A Memphis. Also, reliever Tyler Lyons (elbow) was activated from the DL and John Brebbia was sent to Memphis. Gregerson has thrown only 8 1/3 innings this year due to […]

Harrison Bader Dealing With Hamstring Issue

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader (hamstring) is dealing with a right hamstring issue, but manager Mike Matheny thinks the outfielder could be available Friday. Bader hasn't played since Sunday against the Giants, so his hamstring is clearly bothering him. He's been solid when on the field, though, hitting .271 with six home runs, 14 […]

Brent Suter To Come Off DL This Weekend

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said that starting pitcher Brent Suter (forearm) will come off the disabled list to start one of the games of the doubleheader against the Pirates on Saturday. Suter has been useful in NL-only leagues and as a streamer in the right matchups, but he hasn't pitched since July 2 and […]