Shohei Ohtani Expected To Start First Game Of Second Half

Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin said the plan is for starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (finger) to pitch the first game after next week's All-Star break on Friday at home against the division-rival Houston Astros. Ohtani has dealt with blister issues in his last couple of starts, and he allowed a season-high-tying five runs on […]

Jets Have Done Their Homework On Dalvin Cook

The New York Jets have done their homework on free-agent running back Dalvin Cook and are in the mix, but they are one of many teams interested in his services, as well as a few within the AFC East. The Jets already have Breece Hall in their backfield, but he's heading into his second NFL […]

Jose Altuve Unlikely To Play Before All-Star Break

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said that the team "is in no rush to try and rush" second baseman Jose Altuve (oblique) back before next week's All-Star break. Brown said the team doesn't know if Altuve will go on the injured list, but it sounds likely that he won't play in Houston's final four […]

Jake Burger Out Of Lineup Against Blue Jays

Chicago White Sox third baseman Jake Burger will start on the bench on Wednesday as the team takes on the visiting Toronto Blue Jays. Zach Remillard will get the start at third base and bat eighth in the lineup against Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios. Burger has a useful 18 home runs on the year, […]

Trevor Story Could Begin Rehab Assignment After All-Star Break

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) is making fast progress in his rehab, and manager Alex Cora said that there is a chance that Story begins a minor-league rehab assignment after the All-Star break. The Red Sox don't have any plans to bring him back early as the designated hitter, and when he does […]

Royals Place Zack Greinke On 15-Day Injured List

The Kansas City Royals placed right-hander Zack Greinke (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with right-shoulder tendonitis and recalled right-hander Dylan Coleman from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. Greinke was forced to exit his start early on Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins and now won't be able to return until July 20. […]

Rowdy Tellez Put On Injured List, Brian Anderson Activated

The Milwaukee Brewers placed first baseman Rowdy Tellez (forearm) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with right-forearm inflammation and reinstated infielder/outfielder Brian Anderson from the paternity list in a corresponding move. The team also designated infielder Mike Brosseau for assignment and released left-hander Thomas Pannone. Tellez has really struggled since June 18, going 6-for-47 […]

Josh Naylor Still Absent From Starting Lineup

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor (wrist) continues to sit out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the visiting Atlanta Braves. Naylor suffered a right-wrist injury on Monday and will miss his second straight game as a result. It's unclear exactly how serious the injury is, so until further notice, fantasy managers should consider […]

Colton Cowser Hitting Seventh In MLB Debut

Baltimore Orioles rookie outfielder Colton Cowser is starting in left field and is batting seventh in the lineup in his major-league debut on Wednesday against the New York Yankees and right-hander Randy Vasquez. Cowser will get a little run for Baltimore prior to the All-Star break with Austin Hays (hip) still nursing a hip injury. […]

Brendan Donovan In Leadoff Spot As DH On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (arm) is serving as the team's designated hitter and is batting leadoff on Wednesday against right-hander Bryan Hoeing and the Miami Marlins. Donovan isn't going to play the field until after the All-Star break due to a sore right arm that he's been dealing with for a little bit, […]

Jesus Sanchez, Joey Wendle Sitting Out Wednesday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez and infielder Joey Wendle are both sitting out on Wednesday against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals and left-hander Matthew Liberatore. Jorge Soler is starting in right field and batting second, while Jon Berti will handle shortstop and hit ninth in the batting order against Liberatore. Sanchez is hitting .294 against […]

Xander Bogaerts Seeing The Ball Well Lately

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts has five hits (two home runs) in six at-bats in his last two games, and he's also hitting .310 (13-for-42) with three home runs, two doubles, 10 RBI and eight runs scored in his last 11 games dating back to June 23. The 30-year-old already has more long balls […]

Michael Taylor Resting Against Royals

Minnesota Twins outfielder Michael Taylor is being given the day off on Wednesday against the visiting Kansas City Royals. Taylor will take a seat on the bench after starting the team's last four games. Willi Castro will patrol center field on Wednesday and will bat seventh against Royals right-hander Alec Marsh. Taylor does have 10 […]

Adam Duvall Back In Red Sox's Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder Adam Duvall (illness) is starting in center field and batting sixth in the lineup on Wednesday against the visiting Texas Rangers and right-hander Jon Gray. Duvall wasn't in the lineup against a right-hander on Tuesday and was feeling under the weather, but he's available again on Wednesday. Fantasy managers may want […]

Jose Miranda, Christian Vazquez Not Starting Wednesday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Jose Miranda and catcher Christian Vazquez are getting the day off on Wednesday versus the visiting Kansas City Royals. Donovan Solano is starting at the hot corner and batting sixth, while Ryan Jeffers will do the catching and hit in the nine-hole against Royals right-hander Alec Marsh. Miranda recently returned from […]

Francisco Lindor Steals Two Bases Tuesday

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor picked up two stolen bases in the team's 8-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on the Fourth of July on Tuesday. Lindor also went 1-for-3 with a double, an RBI, two runs scored, a walk and a strikeout in the contest. It was notable, with it being the 29-year-old's […]

Aroldis Chapman Could Close Some Games

Texas Rangers left-handed reliever Aroldis Chapman could be called on to close out some games after the team acquired him in a recent trade from the Kansas City Royals. Chapman hasn't been used in a save situation yet in his two appearances for the Rangers, but he could be called upon to face "pockets" of […]

Jimmy Cordero Suspended For Rest Of The Year

New York Yankees relief pitcher Jimmy Cordero has been suspended for the remainder of the 2023 season for violating the league's joint domestic-violence, sexual-assault and child-abuse policy. Cordero is now on the restricted list. The 31-year-old Dominican right-hander had been decent and had appeared in 31 games (one start) for the Yankees this year and […]

Jose Altuve Being Sent For MRI

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said that second baseman Jose Altuve (oblique) will undergo an MRI exam on Wednesday. Altuve was scratched from the lineup on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies after injuring his left oblique during batting practice, and he's also out of the lineup on Wednesday. The 33-year-old also missed four games due […]

Cristian Javier May Not Pitch Again Before All-Star Break

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said that the team doesn't have their starting rotation set for the series against the Seattle Mariners this weekend, and he's unsure if right-hander Cristian Javier will pitch again before next week's All-Star break. Javier's next turn in the rotation comes up on Saturday, but the Astros may elect to […]

Corbin Carroll Homers In First Game Back

In his return to the lineup on Tuesday against the visiting New York Mets, Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, a run scored and a walk in the team's 8-5 loss. Carroll missed the team's previous three games due to a shoulder injury, but it wasn't a serious […]

Andrew Knizner Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals placed catcher Andrew Knizner (groin) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. In corresponding moves, the team recalled catcher Ivan Herrera, right-hander Dakota Hudson and left-hander Zack Thompson from Triple-A Memphis and optioned right-hander James Naile to Memphis. Knizner had to go to the emergency room on Tuesday after fouling a […]

Bryce Miller Won't Pitch For "A While"

Seattle Mariners rookie right-hander Bryce Miller (finger), who was put on the injured list on Monday with a blister on the middle finger of his pitching hand, is "not going to pitch for a while," according to manager Scott Servais. For now, Miller will be limited to light catch with the All-Star break coming up […]

Clayton Kershaw Expects To Return After All-Star Break

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) provided an update on his condition earlier this week, saying, "It's trending upward. I feel confident I'll be ready after the break." Kershaw was hoping he'd only miss one start due to left-shoulder inflammation, but the Dodgers took the more cautious approach and put him on the 15-day […]

Jeremy Pena Returns To Face Rockies

As expected, Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (neck) is back in the team's starting lineup against right-hander Chase Anderson and the visiting Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. Pena is starting at shortstop and is batting eighth in the lineup. The 25-year-old developed stiffness in his neck at the end of last week and missed five straight […]

Jose Altuve Still Out Wednesday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (oblique) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the visiting Colorado Rockies. It will be the second game on the bench for Altuve, who is dealing with an oblique injury that could realistically keep him sidelined until after next week's All-Star break. The 33-year-old has had a […]

Jerry Jacobs Praises Jared Goff

Detroit Lions cornerback Jerry Jacobs thinks quarterback Jared Goff is one of the best at his position in the league. "Jared Goff is the best quarterback, he's really top five in the NFC if you want to be honest if you pull the stat stuff and all that," Jacobs said. "I'm gonna be honest, I've […]

Tua Tagovailoa's Ball Placement Has Been Special

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa continues to impress his teammates after putting up 3,548 passing yards and 25 touchdowns in only 13 games last year. "His ball placement," wide receiver Jaylen Waddle said. "I think everybody sees it, knowing exactly where to put the ball so his receivers can not just catch it, but catch […]

Devon Allen Thinks He's The Fastest Player In The NFL

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Devon Allen, a two-time Olympic track star, thinks he's the fastest player in the NFL. Miami Dolphins wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle are considered to be two of the fastest players in the league, with Seattle Seahawks wideout DK Metcalf also in the conversation. Metcalf had an impressive 10.37-second […]

Sam Darnold Still Learning The Offense

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Sam Darnold, who will be competing for a backup role with Trey Lance in training camp this summer, has received positive reviews during offseason workouts. The former third overall pick by the New York Jets recently said that he's still learning the offense. "It's been a work in progress," Darnold said. […]