Aaron Boone "Optimistic" Aaron Judge Will Return to Outfield Soon

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder Aaron Judge's (elbow) throwing program is moving in a "pretty good direction." The skipper is "optimistic" that Judge will return to duties in right field soon, although Boone didn't want to share a target date. The manager said on Saturday that there was no timetable for […]

Amed Rosario Goes on Injured List With Shoulder Sprain

The New York Yankees placed infielder/outfielder Amed Rosario (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 9) on Sunday with a left SC joint sprain and recalled catcher J.C. Escarra from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. The good news is that Rosario's injury isn't considered serious, and there's a real chance he'll be […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Resting on Sunday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is getting a rare rest day in Sunday's series finale against the division-rival Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Maikel Garcia will shift over to shortstop and will hit second against Twin right-hander Jose Urena. Veteran Adam Frazier will play third and hit fifth for the Royals. It's just […]

Trevor Larnach Starting for Twins in Series Finale

Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach (side) is starting in right field and will hit sixth in Sunday's series finale against the division-rival Kansas City Royals and rookie right-hander Ryan Bergert. A side injury kept Larnach from starting in each of the last three games, but he'll return for the final game of the weekend. The […]

Thomas White Strikes Out Nine in Six Shutout Innings

Miami Marlins pitching prospect Thomas White continued to impress on Saturday, tossing six shutout innings for Double-A Pensacola. The Marlins' top prospect allowed just one hit and two walks while striking out nine batters. Through seven starts at Double-A, the southpaw has posted a 2.05 ERA and 1.14 WHIP, and in 16 starts in total, […]

Aidan Miller Swipes Two Bags, Scores Four Times on Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop prospect Aidan Miller continued his hot stretch of hitting on Saturday, going 2-for-4 with a double, two walks, two RBI, four runs scored, and a pair of stolen bases at Double-A Reading. The Phils' second-ranked prospect has now hit safely in 10 of his last 11 games, going 16-for-43 (.372) over that […]

Carson Williams Hits Home Run No. 19 on Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop prospect Carson Williams belted his 19th home run of the season on Saturday in a 1-for-4 day at the plate at Triple-A Durham. The Rays' top-ranked prospect can clearly make hard contact, and even looked like he was beginning to hit for average from mid-June to mid-July when he hit .308 over a 22-game […]

Carter Jensen Rips Three Extra-Base Hits on Saturday

Kansas City Royals catching prospect Carter Jensen continued to flex his power at Triple-A Omaha on Saturday, going 3-for-5 with a double, a triple, and a home run. The Royals' second-ranked prospect also collected a pair of RBI and scored twice in the contest. The 22-year-old is hitting .263 (29-for-110) during his 30 games for […]

Julio Rodriguez Homers Twice in Win

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez came up clutch for this team during Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Rodriguez got the fun started off early with a two-run home run in the first inning. He continued his hot swinging with a solo blast in the third inning as well. He finished this game 2-for-5 […]

Cal Raleigh Blasts 44th Homer

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has been in a bit of a slump recently, but was able to make some noise during Saturday's game. Raleigh helped extend the lead with a three-run home run off right-hander Joe Boyle in the third inning. It was his 44th long ball of the season, which now puts him […]

Ethan Salas Cleared to Resume Baseball Activities

San Diego Padres catching prospect Ethan Salas (back) has been cleared to resume baseball activities. The Padres' top-ranked prospect hasn't played in a game since April 17 due to a stress reaction in his back. The 19-year-old played in only 10 games at Double-A San Antonio before succumbing to injury, going 6-for-32 (.188) with a […]

Simeon Woods Richardson Needed Parasite Removed

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson (illness) recently underwent a procedure to remove a parasite from his digestive tract. Woods Richardson was placed on the injured list in early August due to an illness. The organization figured out it was a parasite that he likely got from a seafood meal. Now with it removed, […]

Michael Conforto Exits Early on Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Michael Conforto (knee) was forced to make an early exit from Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Conforto was hit by a pitch in the knee during the sixth inning of this contest. He stayed in to run the bases, but was pulled out of the lineup when his spot […]

Gerrit Cole Could Resume Throwing Soon

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (elbow) is reportedly close to beginning to throw, according to manager Aaron Boone. There was no date or many details, but Cole is scheduled to throw at some point in August. This would be the first time that Cole has pitched since having Tommy John surgery in mid-March. […]

Jose A. Ferrer Records Five-Out Save

Washington Nationals reliever Jose A. Ferrer closed out the San Francisco Giants on Saturday to pick up his first save of the year in a 4-2 victory. The left-hander entered in the eighth with a three-run lead, one out, and the bases loaded. He allowed a sacrifice fly to Wilmer Flores before striking out Matt […]

James Wood Snaps 21-Game Home Run Drought

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood belted his first home run since July 9 to end a 21-game drought in a 4-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. Wood led the game off with a 385-foot homer against left-hander Carson Whisenhunt and later doubled to finish 2-for-5 with a pair of RBI. The 22-year-old […]

Marcelo Mayer Yet to Resume Baseball Activities

Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer (wrist) still hasn't resumed baseball activities since he received an anti-inflammation injection in his ailing right wrist on Aug. 2, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. The Red Sox hoped Mayer would be ready by now, but it appears that surgery is still an option for the 22-year-old rookie. Before […]

Jacob Misiorowski Faces Hitters on Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski (leg) faced hitters over three simulated innings and threw approximately 60 pitches on Saturday. Misiorowski said he felt great afterward and expects to come off the 15-day injured list when he's eligible on Aug. 15, according to the team. Misiorowski landed on the IL on Aug. 3 (retroactive to July […]

Shohei Ohtani to Make Next Start on Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will make his next scheduled start on the mound Wednesday against the Angels, manager Dave Roberts told reporters. The plan is for Ohtani to throw four innings against his former team. Ohtani reached the four-inning mark for the first time this season in his previous start on Aug. […]

Brendan Donovan Dealing With Groin Injury

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman/outfielder Brendan Donovan (groin) was out of the lineup against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday with tightness in his left groin, Jeff Jones of the BND reports. It's unknown if Donovan will also need off on Sunday, so fantasy managers should check back for more information. Thomas Saggese filled in at […]

Luis Severino Goes on 15-Day Injured List With Oblique Strain

The Athletics have placed right-hander Luis Severino (oblique) on the 15-day injured list with a strained left oblique and recalled southpaw Hogan Harris from Triple-A Las Vegas. The A's put Severino on the IL retroactive to Aug. 6, though the severity of his injury is unclear. The 31-year-old combined to allow only eight earned runs […]

Luis Morales Starting on Sunday

Athletics starting pitcher Luis Morales is scheduled to take the mound for Sunday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. The 22-year-old is set to make his first career start in the big leagues. Morales made one appearance for the A's before this and threw two innings, allowing one earned run on three hits. The expectation is […]

Roki Sasaki Beginning Rehab Assignment on Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki (shoulder) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday. The right-hander threw a successful three-inning simulated game on Friday. He's now ready to take the next step by starting a rehab assignment. The plan is for Sasaki to throw three innings […]

Wenceel Perez Makes Early Exit on Saturday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Wenceel Perez (leg) was forced to make an early exit from Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Perez fouled a ball off his leg during the second inning of this contest. He stayed in the game, but was eventually replaced by Zach McKinstry in the fifth inning. The expectation is that […]

Taylor Walls Scratched from Saturday's Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls (groin) was scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Walls reportedly played through a groin issue on Friday, but it was too much for him to play on Saturday. As a result, Walls will be pulled from the lineup, but he might be […]

Joey Loperfido Continues Sitting Out

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Joey Loperfido (knee) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. This marks the third game in a row that Loperfido has been out of the starting lineup due to a right knee contusion. For now, fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day, but he […]

Trevor Larnach Remains Out on Saturday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach (side) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Larnach will head to the bench for the third straight game while he recovers from a left side injury. He hasn't been placed on the injured list, so for now Larnach should be considered […]

Will Smith Absent from Saturday's Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Smith will head to the bench after going hitless over his last three games. This will be a routine rest day for Smith, so fantasy managers should expect him to be back there on […]

Adael Amador Heading to the Bench

Colorado Rockies infielder Adael Amador will head to the bench ahead of Saturday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He went hitless during his first two games since being promoted, so he'll take a seat on Saturday. Amador has good potential as a player long-term, but has struggled to adjust to the big league level. The […]

Brendan Donovan Scratched on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (undisclosed) has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. There is no word on why Donovan was scratched yet. He was set to leadoff and play second base, but will now hit the bench. Lars Nootbaar will take over in the leadoff […]