Justin Williams Called Up

The Tampa Bay Rays are calling up outfield prospect Justin Williams with outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (foot) out for the rest of the weekend. Williams, the team's No. 8 prospect per MLB.com, is a left-handed hitter that was batting .267 with eight home runs, 45 RBI and three steals in 87 games with Triple-A Durham. He'll […]

Kevin Kiermaier Expects To Return Monday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (foot) underwent an MRI exam and received a cortisone shot in his sore foot. He will miss the games Saturday and Sunday but expects to be "100 percent" on Monday against the Yankees. Kiermaier avoided a serious injury and should return for fantasy owners in a few days. He's […]

A's, Mets Close To Finalizing Jeurys Familia Deal

The Oakland Athletics and New York Mets are down to medical reviews in the trade for closer Jeurys Familia, according to sources. Once that is done, a deal should be official. As a result, Familia is unavailable for the Mets for the second straight day. In his absence Friday night, reliever Robert Gsellman picked up […]

Yoenis Cespedes Unsure If He Can Finish Out Season

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (heels) said he is unsure if he can finish out the season, as he's dealing with calcification in both of his heels. The only way to fix the issue is with surgery. Cespedes is considering surgery in the offseason, but the recovery time would be around eight to 10 […]

Yankees Calling Up Domingo Acevedo

The New York Yankees are calling up starting pitcher Domingo Acevedo, their No. 7 prospect, according to a source. He'll replace Domingo German in the rotation after the Yanks optioned him after his poor start on Friday. Acevedo was 2-2 with a 2.84 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 7.1 K/9 in 11 outings (eight starts) for […]

Michael Fulmer Expected To Be Out More Than 10 Days

Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said he expects starting pitcher Michael Fulmer (oblique) to be out longer than 10 days. It's bad news, especially since the Tigers were potentially dangling Fulmer with the trade deadline approaching. He was pitching to a 3-9 record with a 4.50 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 7.5 K/9 in 19 starts […]

Blaine Hardy To Enter Rotation

Detroit Tigers pitcher Blaine Hardy will take over the rotation spot of the injured Michael Fulmer (oblique), according to manager Ron Gardenhire. Hardy has been working out of the bullpen since June 26 and has only pitched two full innings one time, so he's unlikely to be able to go deep into games. For that […]

Kevin Kiermaier Has Severe Bone Bruise

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (foot) said he has a severe bone bruise in his foot. It's unclear how much time Kiermaier will miss, but it's probably safe to say he won't be playing on Saturday. Kiermaier has played in only 36 games this year due to injury and has hit only .183 with […]

Cody Allen To Continue Seeing Most Of The Save Chances

Cleveland Indians closer Cody Allen is still likely to see the majority of the save chances after the team acquired relief pitcher Brad Hand, according to manager Terry Francona. However, Hand could be used in the ninth over Allen if it makes more sense against a certain part of an opponent's lineup. Allen hasn't been […]

Matt Joyce Feeling Better

Oakland Athletics outfielder Matt Joyce (back) said the epidural injection he received recently has worked to an extend, and he is hoping he will be able to resume hitting soon. Joyce will take his time coming back, as he has already hit the disabled list twice due to back issues this year. He's batting an […]

Cole Hamels Being Pushed To Monday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Cole Hamels will have his next start pushed from Sunday to Monday against the A's. Yovani Gallardo will start on Sunday against Cleveland. Hamels could be traded by the end of this month. Perhaps the Rangers wanted to give him a bit of an easier opponent to raise trade interest. The […]

Bradley Zimmer Undergoing Shoulder Surgery

Cleveland Indians outfielder Bradley Zimmer (shoulder) is having surgery on his right shoulder on Friday, according to manager Terry Francona. The club should have a better idea on his timetable after the surgery is complete, but there's a good chance Zimmer won't play again this year. He hit just .226/.281/.330 with two home runs, nine […]

Addison Reed Making Delivery Tweaks

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Addison Reed (elbow) threw a bullpen session on Friday and is making tweaks to his delivery in hopes of seeing some improvement. He will likely throw another bullpen on Sunday. Reed was a popular pick to take over for closer Fernando Rodney in the ninth at some point this year, but […]

Logan Morrison Should Come Off DL Sunday

Minnesota Twins manager Paul Molitor said first baseman Logan Morrison (hip) has "responded well" after hitting on the field on Friday, and he should be ready to come off the disabled list on Sunday. After a career year with Tampa in 2017, Morrison has fallen flat, hitting .193, although he does have 11 home runs […]

Jimmy Graham Could Be Used Out Wide Often

Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham is expected to be split out wide as a receiver much more often than as a traditional in-line tight end with his new team, and blocking tight end Marcedes Lewis should open up the play-action game. Lewis can also be a downfield passing target in the middle of […]

Lonnie Chisenhall Moved To 60-Day DL

The Cleveland Indians transferred outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall (calf) to the 60-day disabled list on Friday. That means Chisenhall can't return until September. He can be dropped in any redraft leagues that he was owned in if he wasn't already.

Victor Robles To Continue Rehab With Short-Season Auburn

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles (elbow) is moving his rehab assignment from the Gulf Coast League to Short-Season Auburn. The team's top prospect hit .333 in the GCL. Robles is ranked as the fifth best prospect in all of baseball by MLB.com, and he could join the Nats at the big league level in September. […]

Sean Doolittle Throws Bullpen

Washington Nationals closer Sean Doolittle (toe) ran and threw off a bullpen mound on Friday and said he felt "significantly better" than last week. However, he's not yet back to 100 percent. Doolittle has been one of the best closers in the game this year. Until he returns, expect Kelvin Herrera to work the ninth […]

Still No Timetable For Troy Tulowitzki

There remains no timetable for Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (heels) to begin playing in rehab games. He has been performing baseball activities and running, though, so that is a good sign. But he last played on July 28 of last year and it's looking like he may not make it back at all […]

No Timetable For Aaron Sanchez's Return

There is no clear timetable for the return of Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (finger). With Jaime Garcia now in the bullpen, Marco Estrada and Ryan Borucki are expected to round out the team's starting rotation to start the second half of the season. Sanchez hasn't pitched since June 21 and will likely need […]

Max Fried Expected To Start Tuesday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried is expected to start against the Marlins on Tuesday, according to manager Brian Snitker. Luiz Gohara, who was initially expected to start Tuesday, showed diminished velocity in his last start with Triple-A Gwinnett. Fried has only tossed 20 2/3 innings at the major league level this year and gave […]

Packers, Aaron Rodgers Haven't Made Progress In Extension Talks

The Green Bay Packers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers haven't made meaningful progress on a contract extension, according to a league source with knowledge of the situation. Rodgers could still get a new contract before the season, but nothing appears imminent. He's currently averaging $22 million per year and has outplayed his contract, but he hasn't […]

Jay Bruce To Resume Swinging Soon

New York Mets outfielder Jay Bruce (hip) plans to resume swinging a bat in the next few days. He's been out over a month with a right hip strain and has no timetable for a return. He can be left on the waiver wire in shallower mixed leagues, as he was batting just .212/.292/.321 with […]

Mike Zunino Not Ready To Return Friday

Seattle Mariners catcher Mike Zunino (ankle) is not being activated from the disabled list on Friday, and he might be a few days away from returning. Zunino was believed to be ready to begin the second half of the season after resting over the All-Star break, but that won't be the case. He should be […]

Jerad Eickhoff Received Cortisone Shot

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff (wrist) received a cortisone shot in his right wrist on Monday and will progress to throwing. Eickhoff hasn't pitched in the big leagues this year and there remains no timetable for his return. He could be an option for the Phils rotation at some point in the second half, […]

J.P. Crawford Works Out Friday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop J.P. Crawford (hand) fielded ground balls and caught the ball on Friday. Crawford has yet to hit in 57 games over the last two years in the majors, and he's batting just .194 with two home runs and eight RBI in 34 games with the Phils this year. Crawford isn't a lock […]

Zach Eflin To Return Monday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin (finger) will return from the disabled list to start Monday against the Dodgers, with Aaron Nola going on Tuesday. Eflin is a big reason why the Phillies are in first place in the division coming out of the All-Star break, and he's gone 7-2 with a nice 3.15 ERA, […]

Gleyber Torres To Start Rehab Assignment Saturday

New York Yankees infield prospect Gleyber Torres (hip) will begin his rehab assignment on Saturday, according to manager Aaron Boone. The team is expecting Torres to return for the last game of their series with the Rays next Wednesday. Torres should return to his role as the everyday second baseman next week after hitting .294 […]

Dante Fowler Suspended For One Game

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dante Fowler has been suspended without pay for the first game of the regular season for violating the league's personal-conduct policy stemming from his arrest in 2017. Fowler had eight sacks in his third year in the league last year, but he's not really worth drafting in IDP leagues.

Ravens Running Plays With Multiple Quarterbacks

The Baltimore Ravens ran a play at training camp practice on Friday in which both quarterbacks Joe Flacco and Lamar Jackson touched the ball. Jackson and Robert Griffin III also touched the ball on the very next play. Jackson's athleticism gives the Ravens plenty of options in the offense, but these are very likely to […]