Erasmo Ramirez Throws Live Batting Practice Wednesday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Erasmo Ramirez (shoulder) threw around 20 to 25 pitches of live batting practice Wednesday and is "moving in the right direction," according to manager Scott Servais. Ramirez will likely throw 35 to 40 pitches of live batting practice next and then go on a minor league rehab assignment. Ramirez has only […]

Mike Zunino Expected To Be Ready After Break

Seattle Mariners catcher Mike Zunino (ankle) has been throwing and doing light hitting off a tee, according to manager Scott Servais. "He feels good," said Servais. "He's not running yet, but he's putting weight on it. I'm very, very optimistic that he'll back when we come out of the break." Zunino could join Triple-A Tacoma […]

Phillies Interested In Zach Britton

The Philadelphia Phillies are interested in Orioles closer Zach Britton and have spoken about him with Orioles officials, according to a major league source. The Phils also like shortstop Manny Machado, but at the moment they find Baltimore's asking price for him to be too steep. Philadelphia's best shot at landing Machado might come in […]

Travis Shaw Rolls Ankle Wednesday Night

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw (ankle) rolled his right ankle during an error in the sixth inning on Wednesday night and was removed from the game. "It's not terrible," Shaw said. "We'll see how it does on the flight tonight." It doesn't sound too serious, but Shaw could sit out a game or two […]

Willy Adames Optioned To Minors

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop prospect Willy Adames was sent to Triple-A Durham on Wednesday after going hitless against the Tigers to drop his season line to .216/.263/.341 with three home runs in over 95 plate appearances. Adames is the team's top prospect, but he could use a little more seasoning after striking out around 36 […]

David Dahl Does Some Running

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl (foot) did some jogging on Wednesday after taking swings in the cages, although he's not quite ready to play in games. Dahl has been running for around two weeks but ran the warning track and did agility drills on Wednesday. His next step will be taking reads in the outfield […]

Shohei Ohtani To Be Re-Evaluated July 19

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/outfielder Shohei Ohtani (elbow) will be re-evaluated on July 19, which would be exactly three weeks from his last evaluation, according to manager Mike Scioscia. We should have a better idea whether Ohtani will be able to pitch again in 2018. He's more attractive from a fantasy perspective on the mound, […]

Miguel Gonzalez Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Miguel Gonzalez (shoulder) had surgery on his shoulder Wednesday and will be out for nine to 12 months. It means Gonzalez is out for the rest of this year and most of next year. Fantasy gamers probably won't notice, though, as Gonzalez was atrocious in his three starts this year […]

Julio Urias Throws To Hitters Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect Julio Urias (shoulder) threw to hitters at the team's spring training facilities Wednesday and was hitting 88-92 mph with his fastball. Manager Dave Roberts said, "I hear it went well." Urias hasn't pitched in a game since last summer, and the Dodgers are in no rush to bring him up […]

Tyler Skaggs Penciled In To Start Thursday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs (groin) is "penciled in" to come off the disabled list and start Thursday against the Mariners, according to manager Mike Scioscia. Skaggs has been great for the Halos this year, going 6-5 with a sparkling 2.64 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and career-high 9.8 K/9. He'll be facing a difficult […]

No Structural Damage For Jarrod Dyson

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jarrod Dyson (groin) doesn't have any structural damage in his groin and is dealing with the breakup of scar tissue from his 2017 hernia surgery, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Dyson will remain shut down during the All-Star break next week. A groin injury for a player that relies on speed is […]

Yankees Have Made Strong Offer For Manny Machado

The New York Yankees have made a strong offer for Orioles shortstop Manny Machado, according to sources. It's unknown if the Yanks are the favorites for Machado, however. Machado is the big trade piece available at this year's deadline, and he won't come cheap, even for a potential rental. He's hitting a robust .314/.385/.574 with […]

Yoenis Cespedes Willing To Play First Base

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes brought up the idea of him playing some first base, according to a source familiar with the issue. As he rehabs from multiple injuries, Cespedes is taking fly balls in left field and ground balls at first base. He played some first base in Cuba and takes grounders there […]

Bilal Powell Must Fight For Playing Time

New York Jets running back Bilal Powell enters this season behind Isaiah Crowell in the lead-back role, and the New York Post's Brian Costello expects Powell's production to drop dramatically as a result. Powell was behind starter Matt Forte last year but ended up leading the team in carries (178), rushing yards (722) and rushing […]

Andrew Cashner Placed On DL

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Andrew Cashner (neck) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a neck strain. The team recalled pitcher Yefry Ramirez from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Cashner recently received an injection in his neck and he'll rest over the All-Star break before likely returning to start the second half. […]

Homer Bailey Will Return To Starting Role

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Homer Bailey (knee) will continue his rehab assignment as a starting pitcher and will return to the team's rotation in Cincinnati when he's ready, according to general manager Nick Krall. It's a bit of a head scratcher, as Bailey hasn't been very effective when he has started for the Reds this […]

Addison Reed Dealing With Elbow Impingement

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Addison Reed's (elbow) MRI exam showed an elbow impingement, according to manager Paul Molitor. Reed's poor results in 2018 may be attributed to his elbow injury, but it's hard to say. He hasn't panned out as a potential closer for the Twins, and incumbent closer Fernando Rodney has been good enough […]

Mike Soroka Hasn't Resumed Throwing

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka (shoulder) has yet to resume throwing since landing on the disabled list. Soroka is already on the 60-day disabled list, so he may not return to Atlanta until late August. The right-hander was decent in his five starts, posting a 3.51 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 7.4 K/9, but he […]

Carlos Correa To Swing A Bat Wednesday

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) is on track to swing a bat Wednesday and he also did the most since going on the disabled list on Wednesday. He could go on a rehab assignment this weekend. The star shortstop should be ready to go to start the second half of the season, barring any […]

Ken Giles Sent To Minors

The Houston Astros optioned relief pitcher Ken Giles to Triple-A Fresno on Wednesday after his ninth-inning meltdown Tuesday that led to a loss. It will be his first time in Triple-A since before he made his major league debut with the Phillies in June of 2014. Giles has fallen on hard times ever since the […]

Yoenis Cespedes Could Begin Rehab Games Next Week

New York Mets general manager John Ricco said that the team hopes outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (hip, quadriceps) can play in minor league games during the All-Star break next week. That means that Cespedes could be back with the team shortly after the break, assuming he doesn't have any setbacks. He's been out since May and […]

T.J. Yeldon The Backup In Jacksonville

Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon, who is the team's best blocker and receiver, is firmly behind Leonard Fournette in the pecking order. He's in the final year of his rookie contract as the clear-cut No. 2 back ahead of Corey Grant. Yeldon is merely a fantasy handcuff for Fournette owners, but he could also […]

Andrew Cashner Receives Injection In Neck

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Andrew Cashner (neck) received an injection for neck spasms and may not pitch again before the All-Star break next week. It's not the first time he's had such an injection in the past. The veteran right-hander is sporting a 4.56 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and a mediocre 7.2 K/9 in 18 starts […]

Nate Jones Throwing Off Mound

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Nate Jones (arm) is throwing off a mound on Wednesday. There remains no timetable for Jones' return, however. He had a 2.55 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and a 9.9 K/9 in 24 2/3 innings with four saves before his injury. Joakim Soria has pitched well in the ninth inning in Jones' […]

Jason Vargas To Make Another Rehab Start Saturday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jason Vargas (calf) will make another rehab start for Single-A Brooklyn on Saturday. It should be the veteran southpaw's final rehab start before rejoining the rotation after the All-Star break. He's been atrocious for the Mets this year, though, going 2-6 with an 8.60 ERA, 1.83 ERA and 32 strikeouts […]

Shane Greene To Come Off DL Friday

Detroit Tigers closer Shane Greene (shoulder) will be activated from the disabled list on Friday. Greene missed minimal time on the DL and should immediately return to the ninth-inning role, which means Joe Jimenez will go back to a setup role. Greene has posted a 4.03 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 9.9 K/9 for Detroit this […]

Andrew Miller Throws Off Mound

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller (knee) threw off a mound Wednesday. He could be on track to rejoin Cleveland right after the All-Star break. The dominant lefty hasn't been himself in 2018, posting a 4.40 ERA and 1.61 WHIP, but he does have a nasty 14.4 K/9 and remains relevant in holds leagues for […]

Adam Haseley Promoted To Double-A

Philadelphia Phillies former first-round outfielder Adam Haseley has been promoted from the advanced Florida State League in High A to Double-A Reading after hitting .300/.343/.415 with five home runs, five triples, 13 doubles, 54 runs scored, 38 RBI and seven stolen bases in his first full season in the minors. He is the team's third-ranked […]

Orioles Want Justus Sheffield From Yanks In Manny Machado Deal

The Baltimore Orioles are willing to trade shortstop Manny Machado to the Yankees if pitching prospect Justus Sheffield is included in the deal, according to a source. However, the Yankees may not want to move Sheffield for a rental player, even one of Machado's caliber. Sheffield is ranked as the 39th overall prospect in baseball […]

Ryan Zimmerman To Begin Rehab Assignment Monday

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (oblique) is scheduled to start a minor league rehab assignment on Monday, according to manager Dave Martinez. After a surprising rebound year in 2017, Zimmerman has been a dud in 2018, hitting .217 with five home runs and 16 RBI in just 33 games. He still has some power […]