Kris Bryant Expected To Return Monday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (finger) is expected to come off the 10-day injured list on Monday and play against his former team, the Chicago Cubs. Bryant has been on the shelf since July 22 after suffering a fractured finger on his left hand. It's been an injury-filled two years since joining the Rockies for […]

Felix Bautista Has Partial Tear Of His UCL

Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias said calling relief pitcher Felix Bautista's (elbow) injury a partial tear of his UCL would be an "accurate description." Bautista hasn't had any platelet-rich plasma injections or any other injections. Despite the bad news, Elias said the Orioles aren't closing the door on Bautista returning this year. The GM […]

Brewers Bring Up Josh Donaldson

The Milwaukee Brewers selected the contract of third baseman Josh Donaldson from Triple-A Nashville on Monday and optioned infielder Owen Miller to Nashville in a corresponding move. The team also moved right-hander J.C. Mejia (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list. In five games with Nashville, the former MVP went 3-for-17 with two home runs. The […]

Alek Manoah's Season Likely Over

It's becoming more and more likely that Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah won't pitch again this year more than a month after he last pitched in the big leagues, according to sources familiar with the situation. No structural damage was found in his knee, back or right quadriceps after the 25-year-old got further medical […]

Ketel Marte Back In Action For Diamondbacks

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (knee) is back at second base and is batting leadoff on Monday against the New York Mets and left-hander Jose Quintana. A sore right knee kept Marte out of the lineup on Sunday, but it was never a serious injury and he'll be back on the diamond to begin […]

CJ Abrams Returns To Monday's Lineup

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (knee) is back in the starting lineup on Monday, playing shortstop and batting leadoff against the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Andre Jackson. Abrams injured his knee on Saturday but missed just one game, so fantasy managers should be returning him to their starting lineups everywhere to begin the week. The […]

Gerrit Cole Takes Tough-Luck No-Decision

New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole was outstanding on Sunday against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers but was handed a no-decision in an eventual extra-inning win after the Yankees had no hits heading into extra innings. Cole finished his day with seven shutout innings, allowing just three hits, walking none and striking out nine. The 33-year-old […]

Oscar Colas Sent To Triple-A

The Chicago White Sox are sending rookie outfielder Oscar Colas to Triple-A Charlotte on Monday and recalling catcher Carlos Perez from the minors in a corresponding move, according to a source. The White Sox are also expected to recall right-hander Deivi Garcia from Charlotte after claiming him off waivers from the New York Yankees on […]

Giancarlo Stanton Hits Big Home Run Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton hit a game-tying home run in the bottom of the 12th inning on Sunday in an eventual 4-3 win over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers in 13 innings. Stanton finished the day going 1-for-3 with the home run, two RBI, a run scored, two walks and a strikeout. The […]

Josiah Gray To Make His Next Start Thursday

Washington Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray will make his next start on Thursday on the road against the Pittsburgh Pirates after having his last turn in the starting rotation skipped. Thursday's start will be his first since Sept. 3. The 25-year-old has struggled since the beginning of August, allowing 22 earned runs on 24 hits (four […]

Tyler O'Neill Not Playing Monday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill is not in the team's starting lineup on Monday against the Baltimore Orioles on the road. O'Neill continues to manage a knee injury, so the Cardinals have been giving him regular rest of late. On top of injuries, the 28-year-old Canadian has disappointed in 2023, hitting .242 (54-for-223) with […]

Jett Williams Promoted To Double-A

New York Mets shortstop/outfield prospect Jett Williams has been promoted from High-A Brooklyn to Double-A Binghamton, according to sources. Williams, the team's No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline, earned the promotion after hitting a combined .266/.431/.461 with an .892 OPS, 13 home runs, 21 doubles, eight triples, 53 RBI, 44 stolen bases, 102 walks and […]

Sean Manaea To Start On Tuesday

San Francisco Giants left-hander Sean Manaea will serve as the starter for a matchup on Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians. It will be Manaea's seventh start of the year but just his first since May 10. Since then, the 31-year-old southpaw has been serving as a long man out of the bullpen, so he's not […]

Jarred Kelenic Returns From Injured List

The Seattle Mariners reinstated outfielder Jarred Kelenic (foot) from the 10-day injured list on Monday and optioned rookie outfielder Cade Marlowe to Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. Kelenic will make his return to Seattle after fracturing his left foot while kicking a water cooler in frustration in the middle of July. The 24-year-old post-hype […]

Jose Altuve Homers In Rout Of Padres

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve went 1-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 12-2 beatdown of the visiting San Diego Padres. The home run was the 16th of the season for the pint-sized Altuve, and he now has gone deep an impressive six times in just eight games […]

Estevan Florial Returns To Big Leagues

The New York Yankees officially placed outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez (elbow) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Sept. 10) with a right UCL tear on Monday and selected the contract of outfielder Estevan Florial from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. Florial will return to the majors after impressing at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in 2023, as […]

Julio Teheran Goes Five Innings In Rehab Start

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Julio Teheran (hip) made his fourth minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Nashville on Sunday and went five innings, allowing three earned runs on three hits while walking two and striking out five for a win. The 32-year-old has now gone five innings in back-to-back rehab starts, so it's likely that his next […]

Connor Phillips To Make Second Start Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds rookie right-hander Connor Phillips will draw the start on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers, according to the team. Wednesday would be rookie Andrew Abbott's fifth day, but the left-hander has thrown 153 total innings this year in the minors and majors, beating his previous career-high by 35 innings already. Abbott has also been […]

Brandon Williamson To Return Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds rookie left-hander Brandon Williamson (illness) will make his return to the starting rotation on Tuesday to face the Detroit Tigers after a bout with COVID. Williamson missed two weeks while on the COVID injured list, so even though it's a nice matchup against Detroit, the 25-year-old southpaw will be a pretty shaky fantasy […]

Jasson Dominguez Likely To Miss First Half Of Next Season

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez (elbow) is likely to miss all of the first half of the 2024 season after he was diagnosed with a torn UCL in his right elbow over the weekend that will require surgery. The switch-hitting prospect has a bright future and become the youngest player in Yankees history since […]

John Means To Return To Rotation On Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles left-hander John Means (back, elbow) will make his long-awaited return to a big-league mound for a start on Tuesday against the St. Louis Cardinals. The start will mark his first in the majors since April 13 of last year. Means has spent the last 514 days on the injured list after having Tommy […]

Cubs Calling Up Pete Crow-Armstrong

The Chicago Cubs are calling up top outfield prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong from Triple-A Iowa, according to sources. The plan is for Crow-Armstrong to be activated on Tuesday, so the Cubs will have their best prospect with them as they make a run for the postseason down the stretch. The 21-year-old should have an everyday role […]

Tyler Higbee Finishes With 49 Yards In Win Over Seattle

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee caught all three of his targets for 49 yards in the team's 30-13 blowout win over the Seahawks on the road in Seattle in Week 1 on Sunday. It was disappointing that Higbee didn't have more looks from quarterback Matthew Stafford with receiver Cooper Kupp (hamstring) out due […]

Puka Nacua Goes Off In NFL Debut

Los Angeles Rams rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua had an amazing performance in his NFL debut in Week 1 against the division-rival Seattle Seahawks on the road on Sunday, catching 10 of his 15 targets for 119 yards in the 30-13 blowout victory. Nacua's catches and targets were easily both team-highs, while his 119 yards […]

Tutu Atwell Clears 100 Yards In Season Opener

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell did his best Cooper Kupp (hamstring) impression in the surprising 30-13 beatdown of the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1 on Sunday on the road. Atwell finished the regular season opener with six receptions on eight targets for 119 yards, which tied for the team-high with rookie Puka Nacua. […]

Kyren Williams Leads Rams In Rushing, Sores Two Touchdowns

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams had a big day in the team's 30-13 Week 1 upset on the road over the division-rival Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Williams finished the day with 15 carries for a team-high 52 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground and whiffed on both of his targets through […]

Brevin Jordan Doesn't See Any Work On Offense

Houston Texans tight end Brevin Jordan played just five total snaps, all on special teams, in the 25-9 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1 of the regular season on Sunday. The Texans didn't score a single touchdown in Baltimore, with No. 1 tight end Dalton Schultz going for just two catches (four targets) […]

Samori Toure Catches Just Two Passes In Week 1

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Samori Toure caught just two of his three targets for 18 yards in the team's 38-20 win over the division-rival Chicago Bears on the road in Week 1 on Sunday. Toure finished the game fifth among the team's receivers in snaps played on Sunday, and all in all it was […]

Xavier Hutchinson Catches First Career Pass

Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson made his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday and finished the 25-9 loss by catching his only target for a nine-yard gain. Hutchinson was Houston's No. 5 receiver in this one with John Metchie III (hamstring) unable to play, and he saw just […]

Jaylen Warren Sees Eight Touches In Blowout Loss

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren had three carries for just six yards and caught five of his six targets for an extra 12 yards in the 30-7 blowout loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1 on Sunday. Before the game, reports surfaced that Warren could see increased work alongside starter Najee Harris, […]