Ke'Bryan Hayes Dealing With Back Spasms

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes is reportedly dealing with back spasms, which gives insight as to why he was not in the lineup for Friday's road matchup against the San Francisco Giants. Manager Derek Shelton told reporters that Hayes is day-to-day, so there's a chance he could be back out there on Saturday. Rodolfo […]

Luis Robert Sprains Wrist Friday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert left Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers with a sprained left wrist. Robert went for X-rays, which came back negative, and the White Sox are calling him day-to-day. The star outfielder injured himself attempting to steal a base in the game. Robert went 2-for-3 with two singles in the […]

Mike Trout Plays Catch Friday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back) was able to play catch on the field before Friday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Trout recently began hitting off a tee earlier in the week and has now upped his baseball activities even more as he attempts to get back on the field before the end of […]

Jeff McNeil Leaves Friday With Cut Hand

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil left Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies with a laceration on his right thumb. McNeil went 0-for-1 in the game before departing, getting replaced in the lineup by Tyler Naquin. The veteran second baseman may miss a game or so with the cut but this does not sound […]

Is Jahan Dotson Worth Drafting? Fantasy Football Rookie Outlook

The Washington Commanders used their first-round pick (No. 16 overall) in the 2022 NFL draft to select Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson. Dotson stands 5'11" and weighs 183 pounds and will team with Terry McLaurin to give new Washington quarterback Carson Wentz two talented receivers to target. Dotson was the RotoBaller consensus rookie WR8 […]

Eduardo Escobar Leaves Friday's Game With Injury

New York Mets third baseman Eduardo Escobar left Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies with left side tightness. Escobar is expected to go for imaging to see the extent of his side injury. The 33-year-old infielder was replaced in the lineup by Luis Guillorme, who entered the game at second base with Mark Canha shifting […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Not Playing Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes is not in the lineup against the San Francisco Giants on Friday. Hayes will get a breather with Rodolfo Castro getting the start at third base. The 25-year-old Hayes is hitting .251 with six homers, 44 runs, 35 RBI, and 13 steals over 103 games. Look for him to […]

Deshaun Watson Completes Just One Pass Friday

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson completed one of five passes for seven yards in Friday's preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Watson was playing without most of Cleveland's starters on offense, including Amari Cooper and Nick Chubb during the contest. He lasted three drives before giving way to Josh Dobbs at quarterback. Watson predictably looked […]

Kris Bryant In Walking Boot

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (foot) is in a walking boot and does not have a timeline for a return to the field. Bryant has been dealing with plantar fasciitis in his left foot and has been in the boot since landing on the injured list on August 1. The veteran outfielder has been on […]

Brent Honeywell Jr. To Throw Simulated Game Friday

Oakland A's right-hander Brent Honeywell Jr. (elbow) is scheduled to throw a simulated game on Friday in Arizona. Honeywell has yet to appear in a game in 2022 due to a stress reaction in his throwing elbow. The 24-year-old emerged from throwing live batting practice on Monday without any issues. For what it's worth, manager […]

Mickey Moniak Placed On Injured List Monday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mickey Moniak (finger) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday. Moniak fractured his left middle finger during Saturday's game and was not in the lineup on Sunday. The Angels recently acquired Moniak at the trade deadline in the deal which sent Noah Syndergaard to the Philadelphia Phillies. Moniak is […]

Mike Moustakas Injures Calf Monday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Mike Moustakas left Monday's game against the New York Mets with a left calf injury. Moustakas hit a single to left field during the fourth inning but appeared to be in pain as he approached first base. He remained in the game but was called out at second base on a […]

Jonathan India Leaves Monday's Game With Hamstring Injury

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (hamstring) left Monday's game against the New York Mets with a hamstring injury. India injured his right hamstring while running out an infield single in the fourth inning and was replaced at second base by Matt Reynolds. This isn't great news for India or the Reds as he missed […]

Ross Stripling Throws Bullpen Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Ross Stripling (hip) threw a bullpen session on Sunday. Provided he continues to show improvement, Stripling is next slated to throw either live batting practice or head off to a rehab assignment. The 32-year-old hurler landed on the injured list on August 3 after he strained his right hip following a […]

Is Chase Edmonds Or Raheem Mostert The RB1? Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football?

The Miami Dolphins added several new faces to their running back room in the offseason, signing free agents Chase Edmonds, Raheem Mostert, and Sony Michel to compete with incumbent Myles Gaskin. Miami's offense has a chance to be much improved with offensive-minded Mike McDaniel taking over as the team's head coach. McDaniel previously served as […]

Jose Godoy Claimed By Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed catcher Jose Godoy off of waivers on Friday. The Minnesota Twins designated Godoy for assignment earlier in the week after the 27-year-old backstop logged just three at-bats in the big leagues in 2022. To make room for Godoy on the roster, Pittsburgh designated veteran catcher Taylor Davis for assignment. Look for […]

David Fletcher Not In Friday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher (foot) is not in the lineup for his team's game against the Seattle Mariners on Friday. Fletcher was hit in the foot by a pitch on Thursday and is still experiencing soreness in the area, although he will be available as a pinch-hitter if needed. Manager Phil Nevin told […]

Steven Kwan Leaves Friday's Game Early

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan (foot) left Friday's game against the Houston Astros with a left-foot contusion. Kwan fouled a ball off of his foot during the game and left for precautionary reasons. Before the injury, the rookie outfielder went 0-for-2 at the plate, ending his hit streak at 18 games. Kwan's rookie year has […]

Anthony Rizzo Dealing With Back Soreness

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo was scratched from the lineup with lower back soreness ahead of his team's game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. Rizzo was replaced at first base by norma second baseman D.J. LeMahieu. The veteran first baseman has had back issues flare up on him previously this season, […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. To Begin Rehab Assignment Over Weekend

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) is expected to begin a rehab assignment at Double-A San Antonio either Saturday or Sunday. Tatis is slated to see time at shortstop, center field, and designated hitter during the rehab stint. The star infielder is nearing a return to the Padres after missing the entire season […]

Tarik Skubal Leaves Monday's Start With Arm Fatigue

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal left his Monday start against the Minnesota Twins with left arm fatigue. Skubal pitched well before departing, tossing five scoreless innings while allowing just three hits and striking out four. The Tigers' rotation has been ravaged by injuries this season and can ill-afford to lose Skubal, who has been their […]

Luke Weaver Headed To Kansas City

The Kansas City Royals acquired right-hander Luke Weaver from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for outfielder Emmanuel Rivera on Monday. Weaver has appeared in 12 games for Arizona in 2022, posting a 1-1 record, 7.71 ERA, 1.78 WHIP, and 19 strikeouts over 16 1/3 innings of work. Look for Weaver to try to help bolster […]

Jose Quintana Headed To St. Louis

The St. Louis Cardinals are reportedly finalizing a deal to acquire left-hander Jose Quintana from the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. The return for the Pirates has yet to be reported. Quintana has made 20 starts for the Pirates in 2022, posting a 3-5 record, 3.50 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and 89 strikeouts over […]

Jake Diekman Headed To White Sox

The Chicago White Sox are acquiring left-hander Jake Diekman from the Boston Red Sox. Diekman will head to Chicago to help solidify the bullpen while the White Sox send catcher Reese McGuire to Boston in exchange. The 35-year-old Diekman has been solid out of the pen for the Red Sox in 2022, posting a 5-1 […]

Bryce Harper Has Pins Removed From Thumb

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (thumb) had the pins removed from his thumb on Monday and will now be ready to begin to ramp up activities in the near future. Harper has been on the injured list since fracturing his thumb near the end of June when he was hit by a pitch. He is […]

Luis Severino Moved To 60-Day Injured List

New York Yankees right-hander Luis Severino (lat) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Monday. Severino was shut down about two weeks ago with a right lat strain and will now not be eligible to return to the roster until mid-September. The 28-year-old hurler has made 16 starts for the Yankees in 2022, posting […]

Jon Gray Leaves Monday's Start With Injury

Texas Rangers right-hander Jon Gray left his Monday start against the Baltimore Orioles with left side discomfort. Gray allowed four runs (three earned) over 1 1/3 innings of work while striking out three and walking one before trainers were summoned to the mound to check on him with one out in the second inning. The […]

Kris Bryant Lands On Injured List

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (foot) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday. Bryant had been getting treatment on the foot while trying to play through a bout of plantar fasciitis in his left foot but he and the team wound up deciding to place him on the IL on Monday. The Rockies […]

Dodgers Could Be Targeting Pablo Lopez

According to Jack Harris of the LA Times, the Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly targeting Miami Marlins right-hander Pablo Lopez ahead of MLB's August 2 trade deadline. Harris does go on to Tweet that a deal for Lopez would probably only take place if the Dodgers don't land Juan Soto at the deadline. The two […]

Cards Won't Do Dylan Carlson, Top Prospects For Juan Soto

According to a report from MLB Network's Jon Morosi, the St. Louis Cardinals are not willing to include both Dylan Carlson and their top prospects in a package for Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto. Soto has been a hot name with the MLB trade deadline coming up on Tuesday, August 2, but it appears that […]