Cardinals Promote Tink Hence To Double-A

St. Louis Cardinals top pitching prospect Tink Hence has been promoted from High-A Peoria to Double-A Springfield on Saturday, according to a source. Hence was drafted in 2020 and ranks No. 63 overall on Keith Law's 2023 prospect rankings. MLB Pipeline as him ranked as St. Louis' No. 2 prospect behind shortstop Masyn Winn. The […]

Diamondbacks Sign Nabil Crismatt To Minor-League Deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks signed right-hander Nabil Crismatt to a minor-league deal on Saturday. Crismatt was designated for assignment by the San Diego Padres last week and elected free agency. He'll be staying in the National League West after posting a rough 9.82 ERA (7.37 FIP), 2.18 WHIP, seven walks and nine strikeouts in only 11 […]

Kevin Kiermaier Rejoins Blue Jays Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (back) has returned to the team's starting lineup for Saturday's contest against the visiting Boston Red Sox and right-hander Kutter Crawford. Kiermaier is starting in center field and batting ninth. The 33-year-old veteran outfielder was held out the last four games due to back spasms, but he's feeling better […]

Jack Flaherty To Start Game 1 Against Yankees

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Jack Flaherty (hip) will start Game 1 of a doubleheader against the New York Yankees on Saturday, with left-hander Matthew Liberatore set to go in Game 2. Flaherty had his last turn in the starting rotation skipped last weekend in London against the division-rival Chicago Cubs due to hip discomfort. The […]

Anthony Rizzo Returns Saturday

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (elbow) is back in the starting lineup on Saturday against right-hander Jack Flaherty and the St. Louis Cardinals for Game 1 of a doubleheader. Rizzo is serving as the designated hitter and is batting cleanup. The 33-year-old left-handed slugger was hit in the elbow by a pitch on […]

Ha-Seong Kim Returns To Action Against Reds

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds and left-hander Brandon Williamson, starting at second base and batting leadoff as the Padres attempt to end their six-game losing skid. The Friars held Kim out as a precaution on Friday due to a tight hamstring, […]

Michael Wacha Starting On Saturday

San Diego Padres right-hander Michael Wacha (shoulder) will return to the mound and start on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds on his 32nd birthday as the Padres look to snap their six-game losing streak. The Padres skipped Wacha in the rotation due to a sore right shoulder, and he hasn't pitched since June 19, so […]

Chase Claypool Thinks Bears Offense Will Be Different

Chicago Bears wide receiver Chase Claypool, who is heading into his first full season in Chicago after being acquired in a trade midseason last year from the Pittsburgh Steelers, believes that the Bears offense will be much different in 2023. "I truly believe that this year from last year will be a night-and-day difference," Claypool […]

Mike Evans Aiming For Jerry Rice's Record

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans has an NFL-record nine straight seasons with 1,000 receiving yards to begin his career. But he's not satisfied with that and has his sights set on Jerry Rice's mark of 11 straight such seasons in general. Rice also holds the record for most 1,000-yard seasons overall with 14. […]

Travis Kelce OK With Being Underpaid

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce admitted he thinks about how much more money he could be making if he "pressed the gas" on his contract, but ultimately, winning is more important to him. "My managers and agents love to tell me how underpaid I am," Kelce said. The Chiefs have won two of […]

Budda Baker To Be At Training Camp

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker is planning to attend training camp at the end of July despite requesting a trade this offseason, according to his agent, David Mulugheta. However, Baker still wants a new deal that shows he's a "long-term part of the team." Baker attended mandatory minicamp in June but didn't practice. Head coach […]

Brandon Drury Day-To-Day With Shoulder Injury

Los Angeles Angels infielder Brandon Drury (shoulder) tweaked his shoulder on a dive on Thursday against the Chicago White Sox, which is why he wasn't in the starting lineup on Friday for the series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Drury is being considered day-to-day. Fantasy managers will be hoping that the 30-year-old will return at […]

Bryce Miller Leaves Start Early With Blister

Seattle Mariners rookie right-hander Bryce Miller (finger) saw his velocity dip considerably while dealing with what looked to be a blister issue on his finger on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays and was removed early. Miller surrendered a 411-foot home run and allowed a total of two runs while walking one and striking out […]

Brendan Donovan Won't Throw For A Few Days

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (arm) is dealing with right-arm discomfort and won't throw for a few days, but he'll be available to hit and serve as the designated hitter. It means that Donovan could be back in the lineup for one of the two games of a doubleheader against the New York Yankees […]

Yankees-Cardinals Postponed Friday

The game between the New York Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals on Friday in St. Louis has been postponed due to inclement weather. The contest will be made up on Saturday as part of a day/night doubleheader. Right-hander Luis Severino was scheduled to start on Friday for the Yankees while being opposed by St. Louis […]

Hyun Jin Ryu Set To Begin Rehab Assignment

Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu (elbow) will start his minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday, July 4, in either the Florida Complex League or Single-A. Ryu's velocity has been up to 88 mph, so he has a ways to go still, but he's lost 30 pounds and apparently is in "phenomenal" shape. Barring any […]

Ha-Seong Kim Dealing With Hamstring Strain

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim (hamstring) is dealing with a left-hamstring strain, which is why he wasn't in the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Cincinnati Reds. Kim might have been able to play, but the Padres didn't want to risk making it worse. The 27-year-old is day-to-day, and he could be back […]

Nestor Cortes Throws Bullpen Friday

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (shoulder) threw a bullpen session on Friday before the team's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Cortes has been on the injured list for three weeks with a left rotator-cuff strain, and he's just now back to throwing bullpen sessions. The next step will be facing live hitters before […]

Michael Conforto Not Expected To Play This Weekend

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) said he has a fascia strain in his left hamstring. It's being called mild, but he doesn't sound as if he thinks he will play in the weekend series on the road against the New York Mets. If Conforto isn't ready to play in the start of a […]

Max Fried Faces Live Hitters For First Time

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried (forearm) faced live hitters on Friday for the first time since resuming throwing. It was a big step in the rehab process, and manager Brian Snitker said it went well. There's still no timetable for Fried to begin a minor-league rehab assignment, but a return to Atlanta's starting rotation isn't […]

Dodgers Activate Daniel Hudson From Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated relief pitcher Daniel Hudson (knee) from the 60-day injured list on Friday. In corresponding moves, the Dodgers optioned right-hander Nick Robertson to Triple-A Oklahoma City and designated right-hander Ricky Venasco for assignment. Hudson will be making his season debut when he gets into a game. The 36-year-old right-handed veteran missed […]

Taylor Walls Back In Action Against Mariners

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Taylor Walls (back) has returned to the starting lineup on Friday against the Seattle Mariners and right-hander Bryce Miller, and he is starting at second base and batting eighth in the lineup. Walls had been absent from the lineup for the last three games because of tightness in his back and […]

Anthony Rendon Activated And Starting Friday

The Los Angeles Angels activated third baseman Anthony Rendon (wrist) from the 10-day injured list on Friday, and he is right back in the lineup at third base and batting cleanup against left-hander Tommy Henry and the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. Rendon will be returning from a left-wrist contusion, but fantasy managers may want to continue […]

Corbin Carroll Still Sidelined Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (shoulder) is out of the starting lineup for the start of a series against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. Outfield prospect Dominic Fletcher, who was called up from Triple-A Reno earlier in the day, is playing left field and batting sixth against Angels right-hander Griffin Canning. It's not a […]

Brendan Donovan Out With Arm Soreness

Updating a previous report, St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (arm) is out of Friday's lineup against the New York Yankees due to right-arm soreness that has been building up for a bit. He will head for an exam and imaging, so check back for further details. This sounds like a day-to-day issue, so fantasy […]

Hassan Haskins Charged With Aggravated Assault

Tennessee Titans running back Hassan Haskins has been charged with aggravated assault by strangulation. We don't know anymore details yet about the circumstances surrounding the incident, but it's a pretty serious charge for the second-year running back. It will depend on how the legal system plays out for Haskins here, but the 23-year-old could be […]

Dominic Fletcher- Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Dominic Fletcher, OF, Arizona Diamondbacks ANALYSIS: The Arizona Diamondbacks are calling up outfield prospect Dominic Fletcher from Triple-A Reno on Friday, according to sources. The team's No. 14 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, is the brother of Angels infielder David Fletcher, and the two will be facing each other on Friday evening. The 25-year-old left-handed […]

Anthony Rizzo Out Friday

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (elbow) is not in the lineup on Friday as the team faces the St. Louis Cardinals. Rizzo finds himself on the bench to start the weekend series against the Cardinals after getting hit by a pitch on his elbow on Thursday against the Oakland Athletics. X-rays were negative […]

Bryce Harper Could Play First Base Before All-Star Break

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson isn't putting a timeline on it, but it's possible that outfielder/designated hitter Bryce Harper (elbow) plays first base before the All-Star break. Harper returned earlier than expected to designated-hitter duties for the Phillies in 2023 after having Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. The 30-year-old has been working at […]

Ben Lively Could Return Before All-Star Break

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Ben Lively (pectoral) could be back with the team to start a game before the All-Star break. Lively is dealing with a minor right-pectoral strain that landed him on the injured list last Saturday, and he appears to be progressing nicely. The 31-year-old made his return to the big leagues this year […]