A.J. Smith-Shawver Recalled, Bryce Elder Sent Down

The Atlanta Braves reinstated top prospect A.J. Smith-Shawver (oblique) from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday and optioned right-hander Bryce Elder to Gwinnett in a corresponding move, according to a source. Smith-Shawver, who was scheduled to pitch for Gwinnett on Tuesday, will meet the team in Arizona and will presumably be part of their bullpen, according to […]

Wyatt Langford Back In Cleanup Spot

Texas Rangers rookie outfielder Wyatt Langford will once again play left field and hit cleanup for the team on Tuesday on the road in Anaheim against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels and right-hander Roansy Contreras. This will be the third straight game that Langford has hit cleanup for the defending World Series champions, and the […]

Quinn Priester Activated, Edward Olivares Optioned To Triple-A

The Pittsburgh Pirates activated right-hander Quinn Priester (lat) from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned outfielder Edward Olivares to Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. The team also outrighted left-hander Justin Bruihl to Indy after he was designated for assignment and cleared waivers. Priester, who has been up and down for the Pirates […]

David Bednar Starting Rehab Assignment On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar (oblique) will start his minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Altoona on Tuesday. Bednar threw a successful bullpen session over the weekend and will now pitch in minor league games after missing over two weeks with a left-oblique strain. It remains to be seen how many outings the 29-year-old right-hander will […]

Josh Fleming Making The Start For Pirates On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton said that left-hander Josh Fleming will make the start on Tuesday in Milwaukee to take on the division-rival Brewers. While Fleming has only allowed one earned run in 9 1/3 innings in his last six appearances (one start) for the Pirates, he hasn't started a game since June 16 against […]

Andrew McCutchen Getting A Day Off

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder/designated hitter Andrew McCutchen is getting a day off on Tuesday as the team faces the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers on the road. With McCutchen sitting, Bryan Reynolds will get a day off his feet and serve as the DH while batting second against Brewers right-hander Colin Rea. Starting in Pittsburgh's outfield from left […]

Oneil Cruz Held Out Against Brewers

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (hamstring) will not make the start on Tuesday against the hosting division-rival Milwaukee Brewers after he was forced to leave Monday's series finale against the New York Mets early due to hamstring tightness. For now, fantasy managers should continue to regard Cruz as day-to-day. Jared Triolo will take over at […]

No Timetable For Justin Verlander To Throw Off A Mound

Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander (neck) said he's now throwing more than every other day and is feeling better. However, he did not give a timetable for when he could resume throwing off a mound again. The good news is that Verlander is throwing, but the bad news is he's recovering slowly from a neck […]

Yordan Alvarez Returns To Action On Tuesday

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (knee) is serving as the DH and is batting third for the Astros on Tuesday versus the visiting Miami Marlins and left-hander Trevor Rogers. Fantasy managers will be thrilled to find that Alvarez is back in the starting lineup for the Astros after he left Saturday's game early against […]

Tyler Glasnow Going On Injured List With Back Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow (back) is going on the 15-day injured list with a back issue, according to manager Dave Roberts. Glasnow's back tightened up on him when he played catch on Sunday, so he'll hit the shelf and rest up during next week's All-Star break. Perhaps this is why Glasnow has allowed […]

Tommy Pham Returns On Tuesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Tommy Pham (mouth) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting Minnesota Twins and right-hander Bailey Ober, playing right field and batting leadoff for the Pale Hose. Pham had to be scratched from Monday's series opener against the division-rival Twins due to a dental procedure, but the 36-year-old […]

Lucas Gilbreath Back On Track

Colorado Rockies left-hander Lucas Gilbreath (elbow, shoulder) has recovered from a shoulder issue that slowed his return from Tommy John surgery. Gilbreath threw a third side session on Saturday and appears to be back on track after initial pre-shoulder projections that he could be ready by May. "[His side] went great, he threw all his […]

Charlie Blackmon Sitting Against A Southpaw

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon will retreat to the bench on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds on the road with a left-hander on the mound. Hunter Goodman is in right field and batting ninth for the Rockies, while catcher Elias Diaz will serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup against Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo. […]

Gleyber Torres Back In The Lineup Tuesday

New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres (groin) is back at second base and is hitting fifth in the Yankees lineup against the hosting Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Ryan Pepiot. Groin soreness had kept Torres out of the team's lineup since last Friday, but he'll return on Tuesday to face the division-rival Rays. Torres […]

Colton Cowser Out Again Against A Right-Hander

Baltimore Orioles rookie outfielder Colton Cowser is not in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting Chicago Cubs with a right-hander on the mound. It's more bad news for fantasy managers that were enjoying the 24-year-old's production earlier this year in a near-everyday role. However, Cowser will be on the bench for the […]

Cardinals-Royals Postponed On Tuesday

The contest between the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals on Tuesday in St. Louis has been postponed due to inclement weather and will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Wednesday, July 10. Veteran right-hander Michael Wacha was scheduled to make the start for the visiting Royals, while right-hander Andre […]

Phillies Officially Activate Kyle Schwarber From The Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies officially activated outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (groin) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, and he's serving as the DH and batting in his customary leadoff spot for the Phils in a showdown against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Bobby Miller. This move had been expected since the weekend, so […]

Bryce Harper Reinstated And Starting On Tuesday

The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated first baseman Bryce Harper (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, and he is starting at first base and batting third against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Bobby Miller. The Phillies put Harper on the IL as a precaution with a low-grade left-hamstring strain, but he has returned […]

Kadarius Toney In A Make-Or-Break Year

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney is heading into a make-or-break year in 2024 as he enters the final year of his rookie deal. Toney missed training camp and the preseason in 2023 while recovering from surgery to fix the meniscus and cartilage in his knee. He struggled in the regular season with drops […]

Louis Rees-Zammit To Compete For No. 3 RB Job

The best and perhaps most direct way for Kansas City Chiefs running back Louis Rees-Zammit, a speedster and former rugby star, to earn a spot on the initial roster is by excelling as a kickoff returner. However, he will also compete with Deneric Prince and Keaontay Ingram for the third RB spot on the depth […]

Commanders Could Move On From Jonathan Allen After This Season

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen, a two-time Pro Bowl selection, has two years left on a four-year, $72 million contract extension he signed in 2021. However, the remaining seasons include zero guaranteed dollars. There's a potentially incompatible $23 million salary cap hit in 2025, with only $6 million in dead cap. Washington drafted defensive […]

Leonard Fournette Motivated To Continue His Career

Free-agent running back Leonard Fournette is motivated to continue his NFL career and intends to sign with a team before the 2024 season. Fournette has hired former agents, Ari Nissim and Pat Capra, to help in that pursuit. "Leonard's in the best shape of his career and I expect he will have a new home […]

Dak Prescott Plans To Work With Receivers Before Training Camp

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (ankle) said he will do his trip with his pass-catchers before training camp kicks off at the end of July as he has done the last several years. Prescott said the plan for now is for receiver CeeDee Lamb to be in attendance. The 30-year-old caused a stir over the […]

Rockies Slow-Playing Antonio Senzatela's Rehab

The Colorado Rockies are sticking with the plan to keep right-hander Antonio Senzatela (elbow) from pushing to quicken his return from Tommy John surgery last July. The team brought him to Cincinnati for the current road trip, but they are limiting him to bullpen sessions. Facing hitters will come later. The Rockies believe a September […]

Josh Rogers Rehabbing In Arizona

Colorado Rockies left-hander Josh Rogers (shoulder) made five appearances for the Rockies between May 27 and June 14, when he went on the injured list with a left rotator-cuff strain. Although an MRI exam showed there was no extensive damage to his shoulder, it was not immediately clear how soon he could return to action. […]

Jake Bird Feeling Good

Colorado Rockies right-hander Jake Bird (groin) was placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 23) with a right-groin strain prior to the team's game against the Houston Astros on June 26. It's Bird's second IL stint after he missed a month with right-elbow tightness, returning on June 17. He has gone 1-1 with […]

Jordan Beck Doing Baseball Activities

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Jordan Beck (hand) was set to go back to Arizona on Sunday to begin full baseball activities. Beck has been with the Rockies since July 2 after getting his cast off a couple weeks prior. "He hit today in the cage, looked good," manager Bud Black said on Sunday. "He's doing […]

Mike Clevinger Expected To Return Soon

Chicago White Sox right-hander Mike Clevinger (elbow, neck) is expected to rejoin the starting rotation on the team's next homestand. "I don't think it's going to be too long," White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said on Sunday. "He's going to come back here and get worked on. But it's not something that we feel is […]

Jace Jung Reinstated From Minor-League Injured List

Detroit Tigers No. 3 prospect Jace Jung (wrist) was reinstated from the seven-day injured list in the minor leagues on Tuesday and has rejoined Triple-A Toledo. Jung hasn't played for the Mud Hens since June 19 due to right-wrist soreness but went 3-for-10 on a rehab assignment with Single-A Lakeland. The younger brother of Texas […]

Junior Caminero Starting A Rehab Assignment

Tampa Bay Rays top prospect Junior Caminero (quadriceps) will start a rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League on Tuesday. The No. 3 overall prospect in baseball, per MLB Pipeline, last played on May 28 for Triple-A Durham before suffering a Grade 2 left-quadriceps strain. Caminero has been limited to 34 games in the minors […]