Jose Iglesias Leaves Monday's Game

Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Iglesias left Monday's game early after fouling a ball off of his foot. Iglesias went 0-for-1 in the game against the Milwaukee Brewers before being replaced in the lineup by Sam Hilliard. The shortstop is hitting .300 with three homers, 32 runs, 34 RBI, and two steals over 81 games. Iglesias […]

MacKenzie Gore Leaves Monday's Game Early

San Diego Padres left-hander MacKenzie Gore left Monday's game early with an undisclosed injury, according to reports. Gore worked 1 1/3 innings in relief of Sean Manaea in the contest, allowing two runs on one hit while striking out one and walking two. He was visited by trainers and appeared to be in discomfort while […]

Victor Robles To Get Some Leadoff At-Bats

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles is expected to start seeing some starts as the leadoff hitter moving forward, according to manager Dave Martinez. Robles has been improving at the plate of late, hitting .250 with two homers, four RBI and two steals over his past seven games. Overall, Robles has a .236 average, three homers, […]

Justin Turner Could Return To Lineup Soon

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (abdomen) got in a full day's work of baseball activity on Monday and could be able to return to the lineup on Tuesday or Wednesday this week, according to manager Dave Roberts. Turner hasn't played since Thursday after experiencing tightness in his abdomen. He wound up missing three […]

Miguel Sano Activated From Injured List Monday

Minnesota Twins first baseman Miguel Sano (knee) was activated from the 60-day injured list on Monday. Sano had been on the injured list after having meniscus surgery on his left knee early in May. The Twins optioned Gilberto Celestino back to Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move to make room for Sano on the […]

Is D'Andre Swift Worth a Top-20 Draft Pick?

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift is gearing up for his third NFL season. The 23-year-old running back out of Georgia entered the league as a  darling with plenty of hype but he has yet to truly break out as a fantasy asset. Swift has flashed plenty of potential over the first two years of […]

Blake Treinen To Throw Bullpen Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen (shoulder) is slated to throw a bullpen session on Saturday. Treinen has been on the injured list since April with a shoulder injury, having appeared in just three games for the Dodgers this season. If Treinen's bullpen work goes smoothly on Saturday, he could be in line to face […]

Michael Brantley Could Resume Activity Soon

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder) could start swinging a bat in the next week, according to manager Dusty Baker. Brantley has been on the injured list since June 28 after feeling discomfort in his shoulder. The veteran outfielder is hitting .288 with five homers, 28 runs, 26 RBI, and a steal across 243 at-bats […]

Justin Turner Not Expected To Play This Weekend

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (abdomen) is not expected to play during his team's series against the San Francisco Giants this weekend. Turner felt something in his abdominal region during Thursday's game while he was taking practice swings in the on-deck circle. The good news is that it doesn't appear that the injury […]

Brayan Bello Recalled Friday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Friday. Bello is expected to slot into left-hander Chris Sale's (finger) spot in the rotation after the latter fractured his finger during his last start. Bello has struggled in the big leagues this season, allowing nine earned runs over his two starts, spanning […]

Tyler Stephenson Breaks Clavicle Friday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson left Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals with a broken clavicle, according to the team's official Twitter account. Stephenson was hit by a foul tip from the bat of the third batter of the game. He appeared to be in pain and was checked on by trainers but remained […]

Walker Buehler To Play Catch Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Walker Buehler (elbow) is planning to play catch on Monday, according to The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya. The session will be light, but it is the first time that Buehler will throw since landing on the injured list back on June 11. Buehler told reporters that he feels that he has a […]

Ian Kennedy Expected To Be Activated Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Ian Kennedy (leg) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Kennedy has been out of action since July 3 with a blood clot in his leg but he made an appearance at the rookie-level Arizona complex over the weekend, allowing three runs […]

Mike Moustakas Activated From COVID List

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Mike Moustakas (illness) was activated from the COVID-19/reserve list on Monday. Moustakas has been out of action since July 13 but will be ready to roll for the Reds when they open up the second half against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. Moustakas has disappointed this season, hitting .210 with […]

Anthony Bender To Make Rehab Appearance Sunday

Miami Marlins right-hander Anthony Bender (back) is scheduled to make a rehab appearance on Sunday for Single-A Jupiter. Bender has been on the injured list since May with a back injury but he appears on track to return to the Marlins sometime after the All-Star break. The 27-year-old has made 16 appearances for Miami, posting […]

Edward Cabrera To Make Rehab Start Saturday

Miami Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera (elbow) is scheduled to make a rehab start for Double-A Pensacola on Saturday. Cabrera already took the mound on Monday to throw a live batting practice session as he attempts to make his way back to the field after a bout of tendinitis in his right elbow. The 24-year-old has […]

Sixto Sanchez To Throw Bullpen Saturday

Miami Marlins right-hander Sixto Sanchez (shoulder) threw a bullpen session on Wednesday and is slated to toss another one on Saturday. Sanchez missed all of the 2021 season after shoulder surgery and the Marlins have been taking it slow with the 23-year-old. If the hurler's bullpen sessions continue to go smoothly, he could be on […]

Jesus Luzardo To Start Rehab Assignment Saturday

Miami Marlins left-hander Jesus Luzardo (forearm) is expected to begin a rehab assignment on Saturday with Single-A Jupiter. Luzardo has been sidelined since May 10 after he strained his left forearm, posting a 2-3 record, 4.03 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and 41 strikeouts in 29 innings before the injury. The 24-year-old southpaw is likely to need […]

Luis Robert Leaves Friday's Game Early

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert was removed from Friday's game against the Minnesota Twins after he was feeling light-headed. Robert drew a walk and came around to score in his lone plate appearance in the contest before Adam Engel replaced him as a pinch-hitter in the second inning. All indications are that Robert will […]

Nelson Cruz Leaves Friday's Game

Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz left early during Friday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Cruz was replaced by pinch-hitter Ehire Adrianza in the sixth inning, although there has been no explanation for the move. Cruz has been rumored as a trade candidate, which might be the reason for the move, but he could also […]

Christian Yelich Returns To Lineup Friday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) is back in the lineup on Friday after a three-game absence. Yelich will hit leadoff and play left field against San Francisco Giants left-hander Alex Wood. The veteran outfielder had been dealing with mid-back tightness, which caused him to be scratched from Tuesday's lineup, but he's apparently feeling good […]

Spencer Torkelson Removed After Hit By Pitch

Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson was removed from Friday's game against the Kansas City Royals after getting hit in the head by a pitch in the seventh inning. Torkelson went 1-for-2 in the game before getting plunked in the helmet by an 88 MPH pitch from right-hander Brad Keller. Torkelson reportedly looked fine while […]

Aaron Civale Likely To Start Saturday After Friday Postponement

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Aaron Civale had his Friday start against the New York Yankees postponed due to inclement weather. The Guardians and Yankees will now play a doubleheader in Cleveland on Saturday. Cleveland has yet to officially announce their pitching plans for Saturday, but expect that Civale will start one of the two games. Civale […]

Gerrit Cole To Start Game 1 Of Saturday Doubleheader

New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole had his Friday start against the Cleveland Guardians postponed due to inclement weather. Cole will instead take the mound in Game 1 of a Saturday doubleheader against Cleveland. The Yankees will then turn to lefty Nestor Cortes to square off against the Guardians for Game 2. Cole has pitched […]

Evan Longoria Not Playing Friday

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria is not in the starting lineup for his team's game against the Chicago White Sox on Friday. Longoria will be replaced at third base by Jason Vosler, who will bat seventh. The 36-year-old Longoria has been on a hot streak at the plate of late, hitting .435 with […]

Liam Hendriks Expects To Return Monday

Chicago White Sox right-hander Liam Hendriks (forearm) told reporters on Friday that he is expecting to be activated off of the injured list on Monday. Hendriks has been sidelined since June 10 after coming down with a forearm issue but fantasy gamers shouldn't be without him for much longer. The Chicago closer has appeared in […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Without Timetable For Return

Detroit Tigers left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez (personal) remains without a timetable for a return to the field. Rodriguez has been dealing with a personal issue since the middle of June after going on the injured list earlier in the year with a rib injury. Team manager A.J. Hinch was asked about Rodriguez's status on Friday and […]

Mookie Betts Gets In On-Field Workout Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (ribs) got in an on-field workout on Friday before his team's game against the San Diego Padres. Betts has been on the injured list since June 19 after injuring his ribs. Betts reportedly "felt good" after his workout and could possibly be activated from the injured list in the […]

Manny Machado Not In Lineup Friday

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (ankle) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Machado returned to action on Thursday as the DH after missing over a week, going 1-for-4 with a double, a run, and three strikeouts but will be sidelined yet again on Friday. The […]

Chris Bassitt Placed On Injured List

New York Mets right-hander Chris Bassitt was placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Friday with a non-injury issue. Bassitt was scheduled to start in the Friday series opener against the Texas Rangers but will instead be replaced on the mound by David Peterson. There's no word yet whether Bassitt tested positive for COVID or […]