Mookie Betts Returns To Dodgers Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (ankle) is back in right field and batting in his customary leadoff spot on Tuesday against the visiting Oakland Athletics. Fantasy managers will want to get the 30-year-old superstar back in their starting lineups as well after he missed the last few games with right-ankle soreness. Betts is setting […]

J.T. Realmuto Scratched With Hand Injury

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (hand) is being scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup against the Miami Marlins due to a right-hand laceration that he suffered during a slide recently. With Realmuto resting, Garrett Stubbs will do the catching while facing Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara. It sounds like Realmuto's injury isn't very serious, but he's day-to-day […]

Rangers Acquiring Catcher Austin Hedges From Pirates

The Texas Rangers are acquiring catcher Austin Hedges from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday, according to sources. It's unclear what the Pirates are getting in return, but it's unlikely to be anyone of significance in terms of minor-league prospects. The Rangers could use some more catching depth with Jonah Heim (wrist) currently on the 10-day […]

Yordan Alvarez Retreats To Bench Tuesday

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting Cleveland Guardians. With Alvarez out, Yainer Diaz will serve as the designated hitter and bat seventh against Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams. This will be Alvarez's first game out since he returned from the injured list last Wednesday. Since […]

Trea Turner Dropped To Seventh Against Marlins

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner is starting at shortstop and batting seventh in the lineup on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins and right-hander Sandy Alcantara. The struggling Turner was recently dropped to fifth in the batting order and now finds himself all the way down in the No. 7 spot. Kyle Schwarber is leading off […]

Brendan Donovan To Have Season-Ending Surgery

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (arm) will have season-ending surgery on Wednesday to fix a flexor strain in his right arm. The injury has been the reason why Donovan hasn't been able to play defense for the Cardinals since late June. As long as Donovan doesn't have any setbacks, he should be good to […]

Dodgers Deal For Eduardo Rodriguez Is Dead

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers had a trade in place for left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez, but Rodriguez invoked his 10-team no-trade clause that included the Dodgers, and the deal is now dead, according to sources. The Tigers already traded right-handed All-Star Michael Lorenzen to the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, and they are expected to […]

White Sox Land Prospect Jake Eder From Marlins

The Chicago White Sox are acquiring left-handed pitching prospect Jake Eder from the Miami Marlins in exchange for third baseman Jake Burger on Tuesday, according to sources. Eder was the Marlins' No. 4 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline. The 24-year-old southpaw already had Tommy John surgery in 2021 and has posted a 4.12 ERA, 1.35 […]

Marlins Acquire Jake Burger From White Sox

The Miami Marlins acquired third baseman Jake Burger from the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday in exchange for pitching prospect Jake Eder, according to sources. The Marlins were in serious need of pop in their lineup, and Burger will accomplish that while likely taking over as the regular third baseman from Jean Segura. Burger has […]

Aaron Judge Managing Soreness In His Toe

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (toe) is dealing with some soreness in his big right toe, which is why he's serving as the designated hitter on Tuesday for the second day in a row against Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Zach Eflin. The Yankees are hopeful that Judge's soreness will continue to get better, according […]

Ronny Mauricio Not Being Called Up Tuesday

Several New York Mets minor-leaguers are at the ready at the team's hotel in Kansas City on trade-deadline day on Tuesday, potentially waiting to take the place of players they expect to move, but shortstop prospect Ronny Mauricio isn't one of them. The Mets have already traded starting pitchers Max Scherzer and outfielder Mark Canha, […]

Nolan Gorman Remains Out Against Twins

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Nolan Gorman (back) remains out of Tuesday's starting lineup against the visiting Minnesota Twins. With Gorman still sidelined, Taylor Motter is getting the start at second base against Twins right-hander Pablo Lopez. Gorman had to leave Sunday's game early against the Chicago Cubs and still isn't feeling right after an off […]

No Structural Damage For Bo Bichette

Updating a previous report, Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that shortstop Bo Bichette (knee) underwent an MRI exam on Monday night that showed no significant structural damage, just inflammation. Bichette is considered day-to-day for now. There's a good chance that Bichette won't play on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles after leaving early on […]

Brewers Acquire Andrew Chafin From Diamondbacks

The Milwaukee Brewers are acquiring left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday, according to a source. It's unclear what the Brewers are sending the D-backs in return. The 33-year-old veteran southpaw picked up a career-high eight saves in 43 appearances out of Arizona's bullpen this year, but he wasn't needed after the […]

Tommy Edman Activated From Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals activated infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman (wrist) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and recalled right-hander Zack Thompson from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. Edman returns to St. Louis after missing three weeks with right-wrist inflammation, but he's a candidate to be moved at Tuesday's deadline, so he might not be […]

Bo Bichette Not Expected To Be Out Long

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired shortstop Paul DeJong from the St. Louis Cardinals at the trade deadline on Tuesday as depth for star shortstop Bo Bichette (knee), but Bichette isn't expected to be out for long. The Jays also checked in on New York Yankees utility man Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Bichette had to leave early on […]

Giancarlo Stanton Sitting Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton is not in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays. Aaron Judge is still serving as the designated hitter and batting second, while Jake Bauers is in right field and hitting leadoff against Rays right-hander Zach Eflin. Stanton has started the last 18 games, […]

Raiders Release O.J. Howard

With Las Vegas Raiders tight ends Michael Mayer and Jesper Horsted having strong training camps to this point, the Raiders released veteran O.J. Howard on Tuesday. Howard continues to decline after being a first-round pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers back in 2017. The 28-year-old didn't do much at all in his lone season with […]

Rays Acquire Adrian Sampson, Manuel Rodriguez From Cubs

The Tampa Bay Rays acquired right-handers Adrian Sampson, Manuel Rodriguez and cash considerations from the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday in exchange for minor-league pitcher Josh Roberson. Sampson has spent all his time in 2023 in the minors in the Arizona Complex League and Triple-A Iowa after having surgery on his right knee in May. The […]

Orioles Pursuing Justin Verlander

The Baltimore Orioles are among the teams actively pursuing a trade for New York Mets right-hander Justin Verlander on deadline day on Tuesday, according to a source. The Orioles are engaged on pitching with multiple sellers, including the Detroit Tigers, who are going to part with both left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez and right-hander Michael Lorenzen. Verlander […]

Astros The Heavy Favorites To Land Justin Verlander

The Houston Astros are the heavy favorites to land New York Mets right-hander Justin Verlander if he's traded by the deadline on Tuesday. The Astros appear motivated to reunite with Verlander after he signed with the Mets in free agency last winter. The Baltimore Orioles, Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres have also been […]

Royals Acquire Tucker Davidson From Angels

The Kansas City Royals acquired left-hander Tucker Davidson from the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations. The move comes after the Angels designated Davidson for assignment last Thursday. The 27-year-old southpaw struggled in his time with the Halos this year, allowing 25 runs (23 earned) on 44 hits while walking 11 […]

Hunter Greene Begins Rehab Assignment

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (hip) is beginning a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday in the Arizona Complex League. Right-hander Casey Legumina (shoulder) will also shift his rehab assignment from the Arizona Complex League to Triple-A Louisville. Greene has been out since the middle of June with a right-hip injury, so fantasy managers should expect […]

Max Scherzer To Make Rangers Debut Thursday

Texas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer will make his debut for the Rangers on Thursday in a solid matchup against the Chicago White Sox. Scherzer agreed to waive his no-trade clause to be traded from the New York Mets to the Rangers over the weekend. The 39-year-old future Hall of Famer isn't quite as dominant as […]

Noah Syndergaard Hit By Comebacker Monday

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Noah Syndergaard (leg) was pulled from his debut with Cleveland early on Monday against the Houston Astros in the sixth inning after getting hit by a comebacker in the lower right leg. Syndergaard allowed an earned run on just two hits while walking two and striking out none in 5 1/3 innings […]

Justin Turner Day-To-Day With Heel Contusion

Boston Red Sox third baseman/designated hitter Justin Turner (heel) is being considered day-to-day with a left-heel contusion after leaving Monday night's game early against the Seattle Mariners. Turner injured himself while trying to beat out an infield single in the ninth inning on Monday night and had to be removed. Fantasy managers should expect the […]

Damar Hamlin Takes Part In Full Practice

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (heart) took part in his first fully padded practice at training camp on Monday for the first time since Jan. 2. "I'm just thankful," Hamlin said. "I'm just blessed to be able to do what I wanted to do as a kid again, at the highest level, after going through […]

Garrett Wilson, Corey Davis Still Not Practicing

New York Jets wide receivers Garrett Wilson (ankle) and Corey Davis (illness) are both out of training camp practice again on Tuesday. Wilson suffered a low-ankle sprain in last Thursday's practice and hasn't been out on the field since. It's not a serious injury and the second-year wideout should be considered day-to-day. The 23-year-old has […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Back At Tuesday's Practice

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson is back at training camp practice on Tuesday after Monday's load management. Stevenson was off on a side field on Monday, prompting some folks to speculate that he was rehabbing an undisclosed injury. Stevenson doesn't appear to be injured at all, but the Patriots are just managing his […]

Michael Mayer Could Be Heavily Targeted In Rookie Season

The Las Vegas Raiders traded up to the No. 35 overall selection in this year's NFL draft to take rookie tight end Michael Mayer out of Notre Dame, and the odds are that Mayer is going to be a favorite target of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo in his first NFL season now that Darren Waller is […]