Thairo Estrada Begins Hitting Progression

San Francisco Giants infielder Thairo Estrada (hand) began a hitting progression on Tuesday and also took groundballs. Meanwhile, outfielder Luis Gonzalez (back) is beginning a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento. Estrada is resuming baseball activities, but he's not expected to come off the injured list until sometime in early August. The 27-year-old will need […]

Tanner Houck, Garrett Whitlock To Throw Bullpens This Week

Boston Red Sox right-handers Tanner Houck (face) and Garrett Whitlock (elbow) will both throw bullpen sessions in the next two days. Houck and Whitlock have both resumed throwing, but there remains no timetables for their returns to the active roster. Houck needed surgery to fix a facial fracture. He hasn't pitched since June 16, but […]

Trevor Story Could Return As Early As This Weekend

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said the team will consider bringing shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) back this weekend. Story is playing shortstop, designated hitter and shortstop again the next three days on his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester. It's possible the Red Sox bring him back sooner, but his timing is off at […]

Chris Sale Could Start Minor-League Rehab Assignment Next Week

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale (shoulder) is scheduled to throw an up-and-down bullpen session on Thursday at Triple-A Worcester and could begin a minor-league rehab assignment next week. The Red Sox are talking about bringing Sale back sooner and building up his innings in Boston. The 34-year-old southpaw can return from the injured list […]

Francisco Alvarez Leaves After Being Hit In Hand

New York Mets rookie catcher Francisco Alvarez (hand) left Tuesday's game early against the New York Yankees after being hit in the hand. Omar Narvaez replaced him behind the plate. It added injury to insult for Alvarez, who went 0-for-5 with four strikeouts before getting injured. Until we know more regarding Alvarez's injury, consider him […]

Colts Easing Michael Pittman Jr. Into Training Camp

The Indianapolis Colts are going to ease wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (hip) into training camp after he had offseason hip surgery. Pittman said he's completely over the injury, but the Colts just want to be extra cautious in bringing him back into the fold. Unless Pittman suffers a setback with his hip in practice […]

Saquon Barkley Could Get Franchise Tag Again Next Year

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley agreed to a new one-year deal that adds $1 million worth of incentives on Monday, but he didn't get a "no-franchise-tag" clause, meaning the Giants can tag him again after the 2023 season, according to a source. His new deal is worth $10.1 million fully guaranteed, including a […]

Luis Guillorme Expected To Miss 4-6 Weeks

Imaging revealed that New York Mets third baseman Luis Guillorme (calf) has a Grade 2 strain of his right calf, which is expected to keep him sidelined for four to six weeks. Guillorme is going to miss well beyond the 10 days on his injured-list stint, and he might not even be able to return […]

Starling Marte Works Out Tuesday

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (head) did some hitting and ran the bases at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday. It's good news for Marte, who is currently on the injured list due to migraines, but he's eligible to return to the team on Thursday. It remains to be seen if Marte will actually return to […]

Ramon Laureano Reinstated From Injured List

The Oakland Athletics reinstated outfielder Ramon Laureano (hand) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and also reinstated right-hander Angel Felipe from the paternity list. In a corresponding move, right-hander Chad Smith was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas. Laureano is now back with the A's, but he's not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against […]

White Sox Activate Yoan Moncada From Injured List

The Chicago White Sox activated third baseman Yoan Moncada (back) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned catcher Carlos Perez to Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. The team also outrighted right-hander Bryan Shaw to Charlotte. Moncada immediately returned to third base and was hitting fifth in the batting order on Tuesday against […]

Yandy Diaz Dealing With Left-Groin Tightness

Tampa Bay Rays corner infielder Yandy Diaz (groin) was forced from Tuesday's game early against the visiting Miami Marlins with left-groin tightness. He will be re-evaluated on Wednesday and is considered day-to-day for now. Diaz suffered the injury while stretching at first base in the third inning. He went 1-for-2 with a double and two […]

Phillies Reinstate Seranthony Dominguez From Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez (oblique) from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned right-hander Andrew Bellatti to Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. Dominguez will return to a setup role in front of closer Craig Kimbrel in Philadelphia's bullpen after missing around five weeks with a left-oblique strain. As […]

Yordan Alvarez, Jose Altuve Could Return Wednesday

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said on Tuesday that the team could get both outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (oblique) and second baseman Jose Altuve (oblique) back from the injured list on Wednesday in the series finale against the Texas Rangers. The Astros will make a final decision on Wednesday morning. Either way, Alvarez's and Altuve's […]

George Springer Retreats To The Bench

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer is being rested on Tuesday as the team takes on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Springer will retreat to the bench to regroup after getting just one hit in his last 21 at-bats in his last five games. The recent tough stretch has dropped the 33-year-old's slash line this year […]

Michael Conforto Resting Against A's

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting Oakland Athletics. With Conforto starting on the bench, Austin Slater will start in right field and bat eighth against A's right-hander Tayler Scott. Conforto has gone hitless in seven at-bats in his last two games and hasn't gone […]

Tyler Stephenson Taking A Day Off

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson is getting a day of rest on Tuesday against the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers. In his absence, Luke Maile will do the catching for rookie left-hander Andrew Abbott while batting ninth against Brewers right-hander Corbin Burnes. Fantasy managers should stay away from Maile in DFS action. Maile has essentially become Abbott's […]

Andrew Vaughn Playing Against Cubs

Chicago White Sox first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn (foot) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against right-hander Kyle Hendricks and the visiting Chicago Cubs, starting at first base and batting sixth in the order. Vaughn will make his return for the Pale Hose after missing a week due to a bruised left foot. X-rays […]

Yerry Rodriguez Serving As Starter For Rangers

Texas Rangers right-hander Yerry Rodriguez, not Cody Bradford, will make the start on Tuesday against the division-rival Houston Astros. It was previously reported that Bradford would get the nod for a spot start on Tuesday, but the Rangers have changed their minds and are now going with the 25-year-old Rodriguez. Rodriguez will be making his […]

Adolis Garcia Back In Action

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia (hand) is back in right field and is hitting cleanup on Tuesday against the Houston Astros and right-hander J.P. France. Garcia was hit by a pitch on his right hand on Saturday and missed two games as a result, but he's back in there on Tuesday for the first-place Rangers […]

Alex Verdugo Sitting Again Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting Atlanta Braves. Verdugo also sat out of Sunday's series finale against the New York Mets, and the team had an off day on Monday. It's a bit concerning that Verdugo isn't back in the lineup, especially against Braves […]

Seahawks Restructure Quandre Diggs' Contract

The Seattle Seahawks restructured safety Quandre Diggs' contract on Tuesday in order to free up some salary cap space for 2023. Seattle converted Diggs' base salary of $13.5 million into a bonus before the upcoming season. The former sixth-round pick in 2015 out of Texas by the Detroit Lions has made the Pro Bowl in […]

Dolphins Put Terron Armstead On PUP List

The Miami Dolphins placed offensive tackles Terron Armstead (hip) and Isaiah Wynn (undisclosed) on the Physically Unable to Perform list for the start of training camp on Tuesday. Both Armstead and Wynn can be activated at any time during camp this summer. The Dolphins are being cautious with Armstead after he suffered a hip injury […]

Chargers, Justin Herbert Agree To Five-Year Extension

The Los Angeles Chargers and star quarterback Justin Herbert agreed to terms on a blockbuster five-year contract extension worth $262.5 million on Tuesday. The deal includes monster guarantees to protect Herbert and lock him in for the future. It was only a matter of time before Herbert signed a monster contract extension with the Bolts […]

Danielle Hunter Reports To Training Camp

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter, who skipped last month's minicamp while awaiting resolution on his future, reported to training camp on Tuesday, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell. However, even though he showed up, he's not expected to practice until his contract situation gets resolved. The 28-year-old pass-rusher is scheduled to make $4.9 million […]

Bills Place Von Miller On PUP List

The Buffalo Bills placed pass-rusher Von Miller (knee), linebacker Tyler Matakevich (undisclosed) and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips (shoulder) on the Physically Unable to Perform list to begin training camp on Tuesday. Miller has made good progress after tearing his ACL on Thanksgiving last year, but he still won't be ready for practices for the start […]

Trevon Diggs Signing Five-Year Extension

The Dallas Cowboys and two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Trevon Diggs are finalizing a five-year, $97 million contract extension on Tuesday, according to sources. Diggs already has 17 career interceptions and is only 24 years old. The younger brother of Buffalo Bills star wideout Stefon Diggs, Trevon has quickly developed into one of the best young […]

Jamison Crowder Opens Camp On NFI List

The New York Giants placed wide receiver Jamison Crowder (calf) on the Non-Football Injury list on Tuesday. Crowder can be activated at any time during camp this summer. The 30-year-old broke his ankle in Week 4 last year with the Buffalo Bills and missed the rest of the season, and he apparently injured his calf […]

Wan'Dale Robinson, Sterling Shepard Placed On PUP List

The New York Giants placed wide receivers Wan'Dale Robinson (knee) and Sterling Shepard (knee) and defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (knee) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Tuesday. Both Wan'Dale Robinson and Shepard are attempting to return from torn ACLs suffered last season. Robinson, 22, is a former second-rounder, but his role is uncertain […]

49ers Expecting Holdout From Nick Bosa

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said that he doesn't expect All-Pro defensive end Nick Bosa to be with the team as training camp opens this week due to their ongoing contract negotiations. It sounds as though Bosa won't be on the practice field again until he has a new deal. Something should be […]