Cristopher Sanchez Making The Start Against Mets

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez (hand) will make the start on Saturday against the visiting New York Mets. Sanchez was hit on his left hand by a comebacker in his last start last weekend against the Oakland Athletics, but X-rays were negative. The 26-year-old southpaw has made only two starts in 2023 for the Phillies, […]

David Fletcher Joining The Angels

The Los Angeles Angels are recalling infielder David Fletcher from Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday, according to sources familiar with the situation. Fletcher was hitting .383/.432/.478 at Salt Lake with a home run, 10 doubles, two triples, 24 RBI, three stolen bases and 34 runs scored in 43 games. With Gio Urshela (pelvis) out for […]

Sean Murphy Still Not Ready To Return

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (hamstring) remains out of action on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds. Murphy will miss his fifth straight game, but the good news is that he was able to pinch hit on Thursday. Travis d'Arnaud will continue to do the catching duties while batting sixth on Saturday against Reds right-hander Graham […]

Jack Flaherty Scratched From Sunday Start

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Jack Flaherty (hip) has been scratched from his scheduled start on Sunday in London against the division-rival Chicago Cubs due to right-hip tightness, according to manager Oliver Marmol. It's unclear if the injury will force the 27-year-old to the injured list, so fantasy managers will need to check back for more […]

Jordan Hicks Under The Weather, Unavailable Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks (illness) will not be available for the first contest of a two-series set against the division-rival Chicago Cubs in London on Saturday. Hicks is at the hotel sick. A bug is currently floating around in St. Louis' clubhouse. It remains to be seen if Hicks will be feeling any […]

Jordan Walker Feeling Better, Back In The Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Jordan Walker (illness) has returned to the team's starting lineup on Saturday for the first of two games in London against the division-rival Chicago Cubs. Walker is serving as the designated hitter and is batting fifth against Cubs left-hander Justin Steele. The 21-year-old didn't play on Wednesday and then had […]

Dansby Swanson Returns To Face Cardinals

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (wrist) is back at shortstop and is hitting fifth in the batting order on Saturday for the first of two games in London against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Adam Wainwright. Swanson was held out of Wednesday's lineup as a precaution and had three days off to get […]

Jack Campbell Adjusting To Nuances Of NFL

Detroit Lions rookie linebacker Jack Campbell is still adjusting to the nuances of the NFL game, and linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard has challenged him regularly this offseason. Head coach Dan Campbell said the rookie has been hard on himself, which can be a "blessing and a curse," because they want him to move past his […]

Christian Gonzalez Lines Up As First-Team Corner

New England Patriots rookie cornerback Christian Gonzalez, the No. 17 overall pick in this year's NFL draft, was lining up as a first-unit left cornerback during offseason practices and caught the eye of his teammates. "He's very athletic. It's pretty effortless the way he does everything -- the way he moves in and out of […]

Emmanuel Forbes Could Be A Game-Changer

Washington Commanders rookie cornerback Emmanuel Forbes was always around the ball and got his hands on numerous passes during spring practices, even intercepting a few. Forbes has impressed coaches and teammates in how he handled workouts, giving them hope that he'll be able to create big plays for the defense. The 22-year-old mostly worked on […]

Will McDonald IV Projects As Situational Pass-Rusher

New York Jets rookie defensive end Will McDonald IV, who was taken with the 15th overall pick in this year's NFL draft, will need to prove that he's big and strong enough to be a quality edge rusher in training camp this summer at 240 pounds. McDonald showed the speed and agility in non-contact offseason […]

Broderick Jones Has Earned Solid Reviews

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie offensive tackle Broderick Jones didn't get first-team repetitions in offseason practices, but he earned solid reviews from his coaches and teammates. Offensive line coach Pat Meyer spoke highly of Jones during mandatory minicamp while also acknowledging a steep learning curve for rookie offensive lineman. "He's talented, he's young, he's athletic, he's got […]

Lukas Van Ness Sees Valuable Offseason Reps

With Green Bay Packers pass-rusher Rashan Gary (knee) still rehabbing last year's knee injury, rookie defensive end Lukas Van Ness, the No. 13 overall pick in this year's NFL draft, received plenty of repetitions with the No. 1 and No. 2 defensive fronts during offseason practices. The rookie showed both power and speed as a […]

Peter Skoronski Likely To Serve As Interior Offensive Lineman

Tennessee Titans rookie offensive lineman Peter Skoronski saw valuable repetitions in offseason practices against Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. Skoronski already stepped into the starting lineup at left guard, which is a position he hasn't played since he was in the sixth grade, and the Titans have also given him snaps at left tackle […]

Darnell Wright Expected To Start At Right Tackle

The Chicago Bears have had a game of musical chairs along their offensive line well into training camp in past offseasons, but this year has been different, as they exited mandatory minicamp knowing their projected five starters. That includes right tackle, where rookie Darnell Wright has been running with the first-team offense since being taken […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Back In Giants Lineup

San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. (side) is back in the starting lineup on Friday and is starting at first base and batting leadoff against right-hander Zach Davies and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Fantasy managers will get Wade back after he missed the last three games due to right-side tightness. The 29-year-old left-hander should […]

Angels Acquire Eduardo Escobar From Mets

The Los Angeles Angels acquired infielder Eduardo Escobar and cash considerations from the New York Mets on Friday in exchange for minor-league right-handers Landon Marceaux and Coleman Crow. Escobar will help the Angels get by the rest of the season after it was announced this week that Gio Urshela will miss the rest of the […]

Michael Wacha To Be Skipped Due To Shoulder Fatigue

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael Wacha (shoulder) is dealing with right-shoulder fatigue, according to manager Bob Melvin. The plan is for Wacha to skip one start and then return to the team's rotation. It's why the Padres are calling up rookie right-hander Matt Waldron from Triple-A El Paso to make his major-league debut in […]

Tim Anderson Remains Out Friday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (shoulder) is still absent from the starting lineup on Friday against the visiting Boston Red Sox. Anderson last started a game on June 17 before exiting early with a right-shoulder injury. He hasn't started since then, although he made a pinch-hitting appearance on Tuesday. Fantasy managers should continue to […]

Matt Manning Goes Four Innings In Latest Rehab Start

Detroit Tigers right-hander Matt Manning (foot) went four innings on Thursday in his latest minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Toledo, and he is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Saturday. In his four innings (73 pitches), Manning allowed no runs and one hit while striking out six, but he also walked five batters. All […]

Tarik Skubal To Make Another Rehab Start

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal (elbow) is scheduled to make another minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Toledo next week. Skubal made his last rehab start on Wednesday for Toledo and allowed two runs on two hits while walking one and striking out four in 2 2/3 frames (52 pitches). The 26-year-old southpaw has a combined […]

Esteury Ruiz Getting A Breather Against Blue Jays

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz is taking the day off on Friday as the team takes on the Toronto Blue Jays. Ruiz will get a normal day of rest to start the weekend after snapping a seven-game hitting streak on Thursday. The 24-year-old speedy Dominican has hit .257 (19-for-74) with five doubles, seven RBI, 11 […]

Ramon Laureano Goes On Injured List With Fractured Hand

The Oakland Athletics placed outfielder Ramon Laureano (hand) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to June 22) on Friday with a fractured right hand and recalled outfielder Conner Capel from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. Laureano will be eligible to return to the team on July 2 after initially injuring his hand last […]

Shane McClanahan's Removal Was Precautionary

Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that he removed left-hander Shane McClanahan (back) from his start early on Thursday against the Kansas City Royals as a precaution due to back tightness. "I'm pretty optimistic that Shane McClanahan is fine," Cash said. McClanahan's back had been an issue before his start […]

Bo Bichette Returns To Face A's

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (thumb) has returned to the starting lineup on Friday against the Oakland Athletics and right-hander James Kaprielian. Bichette is starting at shortstop and hitting in the No. 2 spot in the batting order. He was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to thumb soreness, but he's feeling better after an […]

Josh Donaldson Sitting On Friday

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson is out of the starting lineup on Friday as the team faces the visiting Texas Rangers. Donaldson has gone hitless in 13 at-bats in his last four games, so it's a good time for him to take a break and start on the bench. The recent hitless stretch […]

Daniel Vogelbach Hitting Fifth Against Phillies

New York Mets first baseman/designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach is serving as the designated hitter and is batting fifth for the Mets in the series opener against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Taijuan Walker on Friday. Vogelbach is hitting just .230 (31-for-135) on the season, but he's been on a tear since the team gave […]

Yandy Diaz, Luke Raley Not Playing Friday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz and outfielder Luke Raley (hand) are not in the lineup on Friday against the visiting Kansas City Royals. Diaz is getting a regular day of rest, while Raley will sit out after injuring his right hand on Thursday. Harold Ramirez is playing first base and batting cleanup, while outfielder […]

Kolten Wong Homers For First Time In 2023

Seattle Mariners second baseman Kolten Wong went 2-for-3 with his first home run of the season, an RBI, run scored, a walk and a strikeout in the 10-2 thrashing of the New York Yankees on Thursday. It was a much-needed show of offensive force for the 32-year-old second baseman, who has fallen on hard times […]

Keibert Ruiz Slaps Three Hits In Losing Effort

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in the team's 5-3 loss against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday. Ruiz has now picked up multiple hits in three of his last six games, although he's gone hitless in the other three contests. He's hitting .250 (13-for-52) with a […]