AJ Smith-Shawver To Make Next Start Friday

With the Atlanta Braves game against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies being postponed on Wednesday, Braves rookie right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver will have his next start pushed back to Friday against the Cincinnati Reds. Bryce Elder will take the hill for the series finale on Thursday against the Phillies, while Jared Shuster and Charlie Morton will go […]

Casey Schmitt Back In Lineup Against Padres

San Francisco Giants rookie infielder Casey Schmitt (arm) is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the San Diego Padres and right-hander Yu Darvish. Schmitt is starting at second base and is batting ninth in the lineup. The 24-year-old sat out the last two games after getting hit by a pitch in the arm […]

Yasmani Grandal Dealing With Knee Soreness

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (knee) was scratched from Wednesday night's lineup against the Texas Rangers due to right-knee soreness. He is considered day-to-day. Seby Zavala drew the start behind the dish and was in the nine-hole against Rangers left-hander Martin Perez. The White Sox have a day off on Thursday, so hopefully Grandal […]

Phillies-Braves Game Postponed

The game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night in Philadelphia has been postponed due to inclement weather. It will be made up at some point in September. Right-hander Aaron Nola was scheduled to pitch for the Phillies, while rookie right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver was slated to toe the rubber for the Braves […]

Will Brennan Injured Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Will Brennan (shoulder) was removed from Wednesday's game early against the Oakland Athletics after apparently injuring his shoulder while making a diving catch in the fourth inning. We should have an update on the exact nature of Brennan's injury before long, so make sure to check back for more details. He was […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Hopes To Return Thursday

San Francisco Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. (side) is not in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday night against the San Diego Padres, but he said he's feeling better and is hoping to return to the lineup on Thursday. He could also be available off the bench as a pinch-hitter on Wednesday. The 29-year-old […]

No Charges Filed Against Tyreek Hill For Boat Incident

Miami police completed their investigation into Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill, and no charges have been filed. Hill reportedly boarded a boat without permission, leading to the alleged incident that he struck a marina employee. Boat employees told police that Hill said, "I can buy you and the boat." This doesn't put Hill in […]

Sam Darnold May Be Ahead Of Trey Lance

As long as San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (elbow) is healthy, he's going to be the team's starting quarterback in 2023 after his impressive rookie season. But ESPN's Adam Schefter said on the Pat McAfee Show on Wednesday that his guess going into training camp is that Sam Darnold has the edge on the […]

Michael Grove Called Up To Start Wednesday

The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled right-hander Michael Grove from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday and placed right-hander Shelby Miller (neck) on the injured list in a corresponding move due to neck pain. Grove will make the start on Wednesday against the crosstown Los Angeles Angels. Not many fantasy managers will be brave enough to stream […]

Carlos Rodon To Make His Next Rehab Start Sunday

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back, forearm) will make his next minor-league rehab start on Sunday for Double-A Somerset. Rodon is encouraged with how he's feeling on Wednesday after making his first rehab start for Somerset on Tuesday night. The 30-year-old All-Star southpaw gave up a run while striking out five in three innings […]

Jordan Walker Dealing With Illness

St. Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Jordan Walker (illness) is dealing with a bit of an illness, according to manager Oliver Marmol, which is why he wasn't in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals. And with the Cardinals not playing again until Saturday in London against the division-rival Chicago Cubs, there's a […]

Tim Anderson Still Not Playing

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (shoulder) remains out for the White Sox on Wednesday against the visiting Texas Rangers. Anderson will be missing his fourth straight game, although he did appear as a pinch-hitter on Tuesday. Fantasy managers should continue to consider Anderson day-to-day. In his absence on Wednesday, Elvis Andrus will again man […]

Michael Taylor Returns To Lineup Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Michael Taylor (head) is back patrolling center field and is hitting ninth in the batting order on Wednesday against the visiting Boston Red Sox and right-hander Garrett Whitlock. Taylor missed the last two games after being hit in the head by a pitch, but he managed to avoid a concussion and will […]

Yankees Resting Giancarlo Stanton Against Mariners

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton will not start on Wednesday against the visiting Seattle Mariners. It's a good time for Stanton to take a day off, as he's gone hitless with seven strikeouts in 11 at-bats in his last three games. The 33-year-old All-Star slugger has six home runs in only 26 games […]

Brent Rooker Sitting Against Guardians

Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker will take a seat on the bench on Wednesday as the team faces the Cleveland Guardians. Rooker has been a nice story for the last-place A's this year, but he's fallen on hard times of late and has gone 11-for-51 (.216) with two home runs, six RBI, three doubles and […]

J.P. Crawford Out Of The Lineup Wednesday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (shoulder) is not in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday against the New York Yankees. It's not a surprise after he was forced from Tuesday's game early due to a right-shoulder contusion. However, the good news is the 28-year-old's X-rays came back negative, so he's considered day-to-day and could return […]

Miguel Cabrera Getting A Breather Against Royals

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera will get the day off on Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals in the series finale. The future Hall of Famer started seven of the team's last eight games and will take a regular day of rest in what is his final MLB season. The 40-year-old isn't of any […]

Bryan Reynolds Out Again Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds (back) is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday for the second straight day against the visiting Chicago Cubs. Reynolds is dealing with a tight lower back, although the Pirates aren't too worried right now that he'll need to go on the injured list. Fantasy managers should consider the 28-year-old […]

Andrew McCutchen Out With Sore Elbow

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton said that outfielder Andrew McCutchen (elbow) is dealing with a sore-right elbow and was given the day off on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs to manage it. It doesn't sound like a very serious injury, so fantasy managers should consider the 36-year-old veteran to be day-to-day for now. He could […]

Jordan Walker Takes A Seat Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Jordan Walker will start Wednesday's contest against the Washington Nationals on the bench. It will be a regular day of rest for Walker, who is in the midst of a 13-game hitting streak. Over that 13-game stretch, he's gone 18-for-45 (.400) with four homers, three doubles, eight RBI, a stolen […]

Matt Vierling Back In Action Against Royals

Detroit Tigers outfielder Matt Vierling (back) has returned to the starting lineup on Wednesday to take on the Kansas City Royals and right-hander Brady Singer. Vierling had his back spasms flare up on Sunday and missed the last three games as a result, but he is back in the lineup on Wednesday and is starting […]

Dansby Swanson Gets Positive News; Taking Wednesday Off

X-rays have come back negative on Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson's right wrist after he dealt with swelling following Tuesday's win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Despite the positive news, he will not be in Wednesday's starting lineup against the Pirates, with Nico Hoerner sliding over to shortstop and hitting leadoff and Christopher Morel playing second […]

Brandon Belt Activated And Starting Wednesday

The Toronto Blue Jays activated first baseman Brandon Belt (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday and optioned first baseman Spencer Horwitz to Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. Belt will serve as the designated hitter and bat third in the order in his return on Wednesday against Miami Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara. The […]

Bo Bichette Scratched With Thumb Discomfort

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (thumb) has been scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Miami Marlins with left-thumb discomfort. We should have more information on Bichette's status later on Wednesday, so fantasy managers will want to check back then. For now, consider the 25-year-old to be day-to-day. With a well-timed off day coming on […]

Dalvin Cook Interested In Joining Forces With DeAndre Hopkins

Free-agent running back Dalvin Cook, who was released by the Minnesota Vikings last month, is interested in teaming up with fellow free-agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins on his next team. "If we end up on the same roster, that would be something epic for the NFL," Cook said. Hopkins has already made visits to the […]

Carlos Dunlap Wants To Play For A Contender

Free-agent defensive end Carlos Dunlap remains without a team, but he plans on continuing his career and wants to sign with a team that has a shot at winning a Super Bowl title. "I can help another team get one of their own or help the Chiefs again," Dunlap said. "The Chiefs haven't ruled that […]

Lions To Use Ifeatu Melifonwu At Safety

The Detroit Lions think that third-year defensive back Ifeatu Melifonwu's best fit with them is at the safety position. Melifonwu has missed quality practice time and game action in his first two years in the NFL due to ankle, hamstring and quadricep injuries, but head coach Dan Campbell expressed that he's seen growth on the […]

Trinity Benson Catching Passes

Detroit Lions wide receiver Trinity Benson (knee) was catching passes on a side field during a mandatory minicamp practice last week. Benson played in just one game last year due to a knee injury and finished on Injured Reserve. He didn't see a single target after catching 10 of his 22 targets for 103 yards […]

David Hamilton - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: David Hamilton, SS, Boston Red Sox ANALYSIS: Boston Red Sox middle-infield prospect David Hamilton will join the team in Minnesota on Wednesday in case third baseman Pablo Reyes (abdomen) needs to go on the injured list, according to multiple sources. Hamilton, the team's No. 26 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will be making his major-league debut when he gets […]

David Hamilton To Join Red Sox Wednesday

Boston Red Sox middle-infield prospect David Hamilton will join the team in Minnesota on Wednesday in case third baseman Pablo Reyes (abdomen) needs to go on the injured list, according to multiple sources. Hamilton, the team's No. 26 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will be making his major-league debut when he gets into a game. The […]