Mallex Smith Extends League-Leading Steal Total

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mallex Smith went 3-for-4 in Thursday's game versus the Tigers, now giving him multi-hit games in four of his last seven games. The 26-year-old is batting .333 in this span, and with two more thefts in this contest, he now has a league-leading 34 stolen bases on the season. Despite hitting a […]

Darren Waller Back At Practice

Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller was back at practice Tuesday and was "active as he has been since suffering his shoulder sprain." He suffered an AC joint sprain on Aug 3 and has been a limiting contributor in practices since. It's unlikely he'll suit up for their second exhibition contest on Thursday, but hopefully, […]

Derek Carr Will Play In Second Preseason Game

Oakland Raiders Derek Carr will receive some snaps in Thursday's preseason contest versus the Arizona Cardinals. The 28-year-old sat on the sidelines with most of the Raiders starters in Saturday's opener versus the Rams after getting plenty of reps in their joint practices a week ago. Head coach Jon Gruden failed to get into any […]

Raiders Confident Antonio Brown Will Play Week 1

When Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden was asked about wide receiver Antonio Brown's likelihood of playing in Week 1, he responded with a confident "oh yeah." There has been no timetable set for when the 31-year-old veteran will return to the practice field, however, but the team is just thankful he's finally returned to […]

Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 20

As we hit mid-August you may have already found a dependable catcher that you roll with week-in and week-out, but as we know, backstops are the most volatile position in fantasy baseball. With that being said, we should always be aware of the landscape of the position just in case a few too many foul […]

Blake Snell Felt Good After Playing Catch

Tampa Bay Rays starter Blake Snell said he felt good after playing catch for the first time since undergoing surgery to remove bone chips in his elbow at the end of July. He still hopes to pitch again this year which will likely be in early or mid-September. The results haven't been as stunning for […]

David Peralta Out With Stiff Neck

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta is out of the lineup Monday with neck stiffness. Manager Torey Lovullo said he injured it in his final at-bat Saturday night and was forced to miss Sunday's game as well. The injury doesn't sound too severe and should be considered day-to-day. Peralta hasn't lived up to his 2018 home […]

Mitch Keller To Remain With Pirates All Season

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Mitch Keller is taking the hill Monday versus the Angels for his first start in the majors since June 18, and he will be in the majors to stay. Manager Clint Hurdle stated it "is our intention" to keep their young hurler in the rotation for the remainder of the season as […]

Austin Meadows, Tommy Pham Out Of Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays outfielders Austin Meadows and Tommy Pham are absent from the team's lineup versus Joey Lucchesi and the San Diego Padres. Meadows is sitting for a routine rest day versus a left-hander while Pham could be dealing with his sore hand which kept him out of Saturday's game. Both of these bats are […]

Antonio Brown Loses Appeal, Will Rejoin Raiders

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown was unsurprisingly on the losing end of his helmet appeal with the NFL in regards to wearing his old helmet. Brown stated, "while I disagree with the arbitrator's decision, I'm working on getting back to full health and looking forward to rejoining my teammates on the field." It would […]

Antonio Brown Facing Uphill Battle Against League

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown's ongoing helmet fiasco is looking more and more like a battle he won't win. NFL PR employee Brian McCarthy noted "the player can't practice or play in games with equipment that's not approved. If he doesn't play or practice, he is in breach of his contract and doesn't get […]

Kike Hernandez, Chris Taylor Going On Rehab Assignment This Week

Los Angeles Dodgers utility men Kike Hernandez and Chris Taylor are expected to go on a rehab assignment later this week as they work their way back from injury. Hernandez injured his left hand on a swing in late-July and likely won't need as many at-bats as Taylor to return to the big league club. […]

Maikel Franco Hits Minor League IL

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco was placed on the minor league IL Sunday with a left-hand bruise after getting hit by a pitch in Friday's game. He was sent down to Triple-A Lehigh Valley at the beginning of August after hitting .231 with 15 homers and 47 RBI through 102 games. Franco has remained […]

Blake Snell Playing Catch Monday

Tampa Bay Rays starter Blake Snell is set to play catch on Monday for the first time since undergoing surgery in late July to remove bone chips in his elbow. The reigning Cy Young winner won't return to the big league club until September at the earliest, providing he doesn't suffer any setbacks in his […]

A.J. Pollock Getting A Breather Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock is getting the day off Sunday as the team squares off against Mike Leake and the D'Backs in the series finale. Matt Beaty is getting the start in left field batting seventh while Kristopher Negron moves to center hitting out of the eighth spot. Pollock has hit well since […]

Still No Return Timetable For Dansby Swanson

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson still has no timetable for a return after suffering a heel injury at the end of July. Manager Brian Snitker said “it hasn’t really taken the turn for the better like we wanted” as the team likely won't rush back their prized infielder. Swanson was enjoying a superb offensive breakout […]

Tommy Pham Returns To Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham is back in the lineup Sunday versus Mariners pitcher Sam Tuivailala for the series finale. He missed Saturday's game for precautionary reasons after injuring his hand on a slide in Friday's contest. Pham has cooled off in the second half hitting just .222, but he's still managed to swipe […]

Nolan Arenado Receives Rest Day Sunday

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado is getting the day off Sunday as Ryan McMahon shifts to third base versus Padres starter Dinelson Lamet. Arenado has had a down year in the home run department clubbing his 26th last night after hitting at least 37 over the previous four seasons. He still sports a terrific […]

Oscar Mercado Sitting In Series Finale

Cleveland Indians outfielder Oscar Mercado is getting the day off in Sunday's finale against Jose Berrios and the Minnesota Twins. Greg Allen is batting second in his place and starting in center as the Tribe looks to even up the AL Central race. Mercado is in a mini-slump going 2-for-18 over his last five games, […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Activated For Sunday Start

The Los Angeles Dodgers officially activated starter Hyun-Jin Ryu ahead of Sunday's contest versus the Diamondbacks. The lefty landed on the IL at the beginning of the month with neck stiffness, but only missed one turn through the rotation. Ryu has been outstanding this season carrying an 11-2 record with a 1.53 ERA and 117 […]

CC Sabathia Could Return This Week

New York Yankees starter CC Sabathia threw a bullpen session off the mound Sunday and reported no issues, lining him up for a return later this week. The southpaw will throw again Tuesday, and if he gets through without any setbacks, he could be activated for the series with the Indians which begins on Thursday. […]

Chris Paddack Strikes Out Five In No-Decision

San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack had a nice bounce-back night on the hill Saturday versus the Rockies giving up three runs over six frames. He walked one and struck out five in the no-decision, and now holds a 3.26 ERA and 0.93 WHIP through 110.1 IP this season. Paddack's dominant rookie campaign has seen […]

Manuel Margot Stays Hot With 10th Homer

San Diego Padres outfielder Manuel Margot launched his fourth homer in his last seven games Saturday, finishing the night going 3-for-4. He collected three RBI on the night and is now slashing .254/.330/.430 on the year with 10 homers, 47 runs, 27 RBI, and 15 steals in 107 games played. With Franmil Reyes out of […]

Hunter Renfroe Carries Offense With Three Extra-Base Hits

San Diego Padres outfielder Hunter Renfroe had a big night at the plate Saturday, finishing the night 3-for-3 with a walk. Two of his hits went for doubles, and his other left the yard for his 31st of the campaign as he finished the night with four runs scored and a pair of RBI. Renfroe […]

Omar Narvaez Busts Home Run Slump Saturday

Seattle Mariners catcher Omar Narvaez took Rays starter Charlie Morton deep on Saturday night, busting a 16-game homerless drought. The 27-year-old is up to 17 long balls on the season with 52 runs, 42 RBI, and a shiny .292/.365/.475 slash line. Narvaez is in the middle of a rough patch, but has still managed to […]

Ryan Grant Hauls In Three Catches Saturday

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Ryan Grant caught three of his four targets on Saturday, finishing with 32 yards in the team's 14-3 win over the Rams. The former Colt played most of the first half, proving to be a reliable target for quarterback Mike Glennon in a game dominated by mostly backup players for both […]

J.J. Nelson Shows Big-Play Ability Versus Rams

Oakland Raiders wide receiver J.J. Nelson made an incredible 38-yard catch from the hands of second-string quarterback Mike Glennon on Saturday, setting up the team's first score of the game. With a defender hanging off of him, Nelson hauled in the reception on a very challenging play as he made his case for a starting […]

Deandre Washington Finds End Zone In Preseason Opener

Oakland Raiders running back Deandre Washington led the rush attack in the first half in the team's preseason opener versus the Rams on Saturday. He scampered into the end zone for a seven-yard touchdown on the opening drive of the game, finishing the night with 24 yards on six rushes. Washington also added two catches […]

Yoan Moncada Feeling "Way Better"

Chicago White Sox infielder Yoan Moncada went through a workout Saturday and he reported back positively stating he's feeling "better, way better but not 100%." The 24-year-old landed on the shelf on July 31 with a hamstring strain, but the team hasn't stated exactly when he'll return to action. It's certainly a step in the […]

Dee Gordon Activated From Injured List

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon has been activated from the IL for Saturday's game versus Rays starter Charlie Morton. The 31-year-old was sidelined on July 23 with a quad strain and held a .280/.306/.367 slash line with three homers and 16 stolen bases before going down. Drafted mostly for his production in the SB […]