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 […]

Gary Sanchez Takes Batting Practice Tuesday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (groin) took on-field batting practice Tuesday and is closer to ramping up baseball activities. He could be playing in rehab games by the end of the team's series against the Indians. The talented 25-year-old is hitting a disappointing .190/.291/.433 this year, but he does have 14 home runs and […]

Gerrit Cole Placed On Bereavement Leave

Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole was placed on the bereavement list on Tuesday. Outfielder Jake Marisnick was recalled from the minors in a corresponding move. Cole has been one of the best pitchers in all of baseball this year and tossed six shutout innings with 11 strikeouts against the A's on Monday. It's unclear […]

Jonathan Stewart May Have Very Little Left

New York Giants running back Jonathan Stewart, who signed a two-year, $6.8 million deal in the offseason, looked more like a plodding veteran trying to hang on in spring workouts rather than a running back capable of shouldering a heavy workload. He averaged a career-low 3.4 yards per carry with the Panthers last year and […]

Eli Manning Sees Big Things For Sterling Shepard

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning thinks wide receiver Sterling Shepard could be in for a breakout season in 2018. "I thought Sterling had a great camp during the spring," Manning told NJ Advance Media prior to the Gatorade Offense/Defense camp at Kean University on Tuesday. "He's understanding the coverages, understanding the route combinations, he […]

LeSean McCoy Denies Allegations of Domestic Violence, PED Use

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy is denying accusations of domestic violence, child abuse, animal cruelty and performance-enhancing drug use on his Instagram account after an Instagram user posted a graphic image of a woman with cuts and bruises on her face along with a message that accused McCoy of beating the woman. McCoy responded […]

Bruce Irvin Could Rush The Passer More In 2018

Oakland Raiders linebacker Bruce Irvin was asked to drop back in coverage a lot in 2017, but defensive coordinator Paul Guenther plans to have Irvin get back to rushing the passer more. “I knew he was a really gifted rusher,” Guenther said. “... Just coming here, I thought his best assets for us was to […]

Kyle Lauletta Not Ready For Backup Job

New York Giants rookie quarterback Kyle Lauletta, taken in the fourth round of the draft, has questions surrounding his arm strength and he didn't do anything to quiet those concerns in spring workouts. It doesn't look like he's ready to push Davis Webb for the backup job behind Eli Manning. Still, Lauletta is worthy of […]

Dolphins Not Worried About Frank Gore's Age

The Miami Dolphins still like veteran running back Frank Gore despite his age -- he turned 35 earlier this year. Gore is a tough guy and managed to play in 112 consecutive games. He has managed 12 straight seasons with at least 1,200 yards from scrimmage and has been an effective inside runner given his […]

Jake Bauers On The Pine Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jake Bauers is not in the starting lineup in a National League park without the designated hitter on Saturday. Bauers is hitting just .100 (2-for-20) with seven strikeouts and two RBI in July, and the top prospect isn't showing much power at the major league level. He's probably only worth […]

Tim Anderson Back In Lineup Saturday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (forearm) is back in the starting lineup on Saturday after sitting out Friday after he was hit by a pitch on Thursday. He's back at shortstop and is hitting eighth against Astros starter Charlie Morton. While Anderson has been a fine fantasy option in season-long leagues, you may want […]

Joey Gallo Returns To Lineup

Texas Rangers first baseman/outfielder Joey Gallo is back in the starting lineup on Saturday after being scratched Friday due to blurred vision after he collided in the outfield with a teammate during batting practice. Gallo is starting in left field and is hitting seventh against Tigers right-hander Mike Fiers. It's safe to get him back […]