Merrill Kelly, Eduardo Rodriguez To Throw Bullpens Again On Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly (shoulder) and left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez (shoulder) will both throw bullpen sessions again on Friday. Kelly and Rodriguez also threw bullpens on Tuesday, with it being Kelly's first time throwing off a mound since going on the injured list in mid-April. The 35-year-old is a top-of-the-rotation arm for the D-backs when […]

Juan Soto Still Managing Hand Injury

New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (hand) said that his hand is getting better, although it's something he expects he'll have to deal with over the coming weeks. Soto still plans on playing in next week's All-Star game, though. The 25-year-old superstar outfielder also went 2-for-3 with a double, home run and two walks in […]

Cubs Linked With Elias Diaz

Although it's unknown whether the Chicago Cubs will buy, sell or hold at this year's trade deadline, they've been linked with the Colorado Rockies in a possible deal for catcher Elias Diaz, who will be a free agent at season's end. They've also listed to teams such as the Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves and Seattle […]

Cardinals Expected To Trade For Starting Pitcher

The St. Louis Cardinals are currently second in the National League Central division and second in the NL wild-card race. Their front office is focused on trying to improve the starting rotation and is targeting yet another veteran starter after they added several in the offseason. The Athletic's Jim Bowden writes that it's only a […]

Gabriel Moreno Back After One-Game Absence

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (back) has returned to the starting lineup on Thursday against the visiting Atlanta Braves in the series finale after being scratched from Wednesday's contest due to lower back tightness. Moreno is behind the plate and is batting second against Braves left-hander Max Fried. Against the southpaw, Moreno will move all […]

Nationals Preparing To Be Sellers At The Deadline

The Washington Nationals are preparing to be sellers during this summer's trade deadline, with hopes of moving left-handed starter Patrick Corbin, who is making $35.4 million in the final year of his contract. In addition to Corbin, the team could also trade relievers Dylan Floro and Hunter Harvey, and maybe even closer Kyle Finnegan. They […]

Phillies Looking For Center-Field Upgrade

The Philadelphia Phillies have made center field a priority with the July 30 trade deadline quickly approaching, and The Athletic's Jim Bowden writes that it would be surprising if they don't land a center fielder by the deadline. They have been linked to Luis Robert Jr. of the Chicago White Sox, Jazz Chisholm Jr. of […]

Dakota Hudson Clears Waivers, Outrighted To Triple-A

Colorado Rockies right-hander Dakota Hudson cleared waivers on Thursday and has been outrighted to Triple-A Albuquerque. The move comes after the Rockies designated Hudson for assignment over the weekend. It's not all that surprising that no teams were interested in picking him up off of waivers after he went 2-12 this year with a 5.84 […]

Blue Jays Put Kevin Kiermaier On Waivers

The Toronto Blue Jays have placed veteran outfielder Kevin Kiermaier on revocable waivers, according to sources. The Blue Jays are likely hoping a team will claim Kiermaier and take around $4.5 million off of the $10.5 million, one-year deal he signed in the offseason. That is unlikely to happen given how badly Kiermaier has struggled […]

Jake Bloss Activated And Starting On Thursday

The Houston Astros activated rookie right-hander Jake Bloss (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list on Thursday and optioned pitcher Kaleb Ort to the minors in a corresponding move. Bloss will make the start in a very attractive matchup on Thursday at home at Minute Maid Park against the visiting Miami Marlins. However, it will only […]

Yordan Alvarez Not Playing On Thursday

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hip) is not in the team's starting lineup on Thursday versus the visiting Miami Marlins. It shouldn't come as a huge surprise after Alvarez was forced from Wednesday's game with right-hip tightness. Fantasy managers should consider the 27-year-old All-Star slugger to be day-to-day, but don't be surprised if he's […]

A's Put Tyler Soderstrom On 10-Day Injured List

The Oakland Athletics placed first baseman Tyler Soderstrom (wrist) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left-wrist bone bruise and recalled outfielder Seth Brown from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. Brown earns his way back to the big leagues after hitting .403 with a 1.152 OPS, seven home runs, three doubles […]

Jordan Montgomery Two Weeks Away From Rejoining The Rotation

Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Jordan Montgomery (knee) is around 12 to 14 days away from returning to the team's starting rotation. Montgomery is likely to return in either the series against the Kansas City Royals or Pittsburgh Pirates after next week's All-Star break. Montgomery helped the Texas Rangers win a World Series championship last fall for […]

Kyle Tucker Plays Catch On Thursday

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (shin) played catch on the field at Minute Maid Park on Thursday before the contest against the visiting Miami Marlins. It's the first time he's done any on-field baseball activities since fouling a ball off his shin way back on June 3. Fantasy managers have to be frustrated by how […]

Zack Wheeler Won't Start On Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler (back) will not make his next scheduled start on Sunday against the Oakland Athletics after being removed from his outing on Wednesday early against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers with lower-back tightness. However, manager Rob Thomson said Wheeler will start in his first turn coming out of next week's All-Star […]

Tommy Edman Scratched From Rehab Game With "General Soreness"

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Edman (wrist) was scratched from the lineup for Double-A Springfield on Wednesday due to "general soreness" after playing in his first minor-league rehab game on Tuesday. It's not really clear if this is an actual setback with his surgically repaired right wrist, or if it's just normal soreness after having […]

Jose Altuve To Skip All-Star Game To Rest His Hand

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (hand) will miss next week's All-Star game, "opting to rest a sore left hand," stemming from being hit by a pitch last Friday against the Minnesota Twins, according to the team. After being hit on his hand last Friday, Altuve sat out Saturday's game before returning to action in […]

Cubs Place Cody Bellinger On 10-Day Injured List With Fractured Finger

The Chicago Cubs placed outfielder Cody Bellinger (finger) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left middle-finger fracture and recalled outfielder Alexander Canario from Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move. Bellinger fractured his finger in Wednesday's contest against the Baltimore Orioles when he was hit by a pitch in the seventh inning, and […]

Bryce Harper Returns On Thursday For Phillies

After missing Wednesday's showdown against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers with a bruised left hand, Philadelphia Phillies All-Star first baseman Bryce Harper (hand) is back at first base and batting third against Dodgers left-hander Anthony Banda as the Phils go for the three-game sweep. Not only has Harper been one of the most consistent sluggers […]

Daulton Varsho Out Versus Giants

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (knee) will take a seat for Thursday's series finale against the Giants in San Francisco. Varsho injured his left knee while sliding into first base in Wednesday's win, but he's dealing with a contusion and should be considered day-to-day. There's a chance he'll be right back in the lineup […]

Bo Bichette Out Of The Lineup On Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (calf) is out of the team's starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the hosting San Francisco Giants after being pulled from Wednesday's contest early with right-calf soreness. Bichette's frustrating 2024 season continues. The Blue Jays are on the verge of being sellers at this year's trade deadline, but […]

Jets Offense Looking To "Detail It Up" With Aaron Rodgers Back

The New York Jets offense should be more fine-tuned in its second year under offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett in 2024 while also getting future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers back from the torn Achilles he suffered in Week 1 last fall. In addition to Rodgers' return, the Jets added Tyron Smith and John Simpson […]

Davante Adams Believes Aidan O'Connell Is The Starter

When asked who the Las Vegas Raiders' starting quarterback is heading into training camp at the end of July, wide receiver Davante Adams thinks it's Aidan O'Connell over newcomer Gardner Minshew. "I want whoever is going to look the best when it's live bullets... I think right now if I had to say, I think […]

Audric Estime Expected To Be "Full-Go" For Training Camp

Denver Broncos rookie fifth-round running back Audric Estime (knee) missed most of the offseason program after undergoing a minor scope of his knee, but he's expected to be "full-go" for the starting of training camp in a few weeks, according to head coach Sean Payton. In limited action in front of the media this offseason, […]

Oneil Cruz Returns For Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (hamstring) is back in the team's starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers, playing shortstop and batting third against Brewers right-hander Aaron Civale. Fantasy managers will want to get Cruz back into their starting lineups. The 25-year-old was pulled early from Monday's game with hamstring soreness […]

Alexander Canario Joining Cubs In Baltimore

Chicago Cubs Triple-A outfielder Alexander Canario is headed to Baltimore on Thursday to join the big-league roster, which could mean that outfielder Cody Bellinger (finger) is heading to the 10-day injured list after getting hit by a pitch on his hand on Wednesday. An injured-list stint for Bellinger would surely complicate his trade market with […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Sitting Against Blue Jays

San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. is getting a breather in Thursday's series finale against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays. With Wade starting on the bench, veteran Wilmer Flores will get the start at first base and will bat seventh for the Giants against Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman. Flores has hit .429 […]

Jorge Soler Back In Action For Giants

San Francisco Giants outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler (illness) is back as the team's DH and will hit second in Thursday's series finale against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Kevin Gausman. Soler will return to the lineup after missing the last two games due to an illness. But the 32-year-old right-handed slugger is feeling […]

Ross Stripling, Paul Blackburn To Stay In Single-A

Oakland Athletics right-hander Ross Stripling (elbow) came away from his first minor-league rehab start with Single-A Stockton on Tuesday feeling healthy. His next rehab outing is expected to come with Stockton on Sunday. Right-hander Paul Blackburn (foot) also came away feeling healthy from his first rehab outing with Stockton on Tuesday, and his next appearance […]

German Marquez Lined Up To Make Season Debut On Sunday

Colorado Rockies right-hander German Marquez (elbow) reported feeling good after his latest minor-league rehab start -- eight strikeouts in five innings for Double-A Hartford on Tuesday -- and will join the Rockies on Friday when they start a three-game series against the New York Mets to close out the first half of the 2024 season. […]