Mitch Haniger Not In The Lineup On Monday

The Associated Press' Tim Booth reported Monday in a tweet that Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (knee) won't play for the M's on Monday. Manager Scott Servais is optimistic that Haniger can avoid a stint on the injured list. That'd be ideal for not just the Mariners but fantasy managers as well. The outfielder has been among […]

Dodgers Hopeful Cody Bellinger Could Return On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Monday that today would be a critical day for outfielder Cody Bellinger (hamstring). Bellinger initially exited Friday's with what was initially labeled as a cramp, but was later determined to be a hamstring injury. Bellinger was supposed to return on Sunday, but now Roberts says Bellinger won't […]

Michael Fulmer Activated From The 10-Day IL

Detroit Tigers right-hander Michael Fulmer (shoulder) has been activated from the 10-day injured list. Fulmer was dealing with a right shoulder strain and was placed on the IL earlier this month but didn't require a long stint away from the team. The 28-year-old has been solid out of the Tigers bullpen this season, logging a […]

Max Scherzer Will Miss Wednesday's Scheduled Start

Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer (groin) won't make his scheduled start Wednesday against the Pirates after testing his injury in a bullpen session on Monday and feeling uncomfortable, the Washington Post reported. Scherzer may be headed to the 10-day injured list, which would be backdated to Saturday, meaning he could only miss one start. The […]

Isaac Paredes Optioned To Triple-A Toledo

The Detroit Tigers announced Monday on the team's official public relations Twitter account that they optioned infielder Isaac Paredes to Triple-A Toledo and reinstated reliever Michael Fulmer (shoulder) from the injured list. Paredes provided the Tigers with some infield depth after Jeimer Candelario's placement on the bereavement list. He collected three walks, two runs, a home run, […]

Brandon Nimmo May Be Headed For Rehab Assignment

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (finger) could be headed for a rehab assignment later this week, SI.com reported, citing comments from manager Luis Rojas. Nimmo, who has been out since early May, took batting practice on Monday. He and Michael Conforto appear to be about a week behind Jeff McNeil in working their way […]

Eloy Jimenez Cleared To Resume Baseball Activities

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (pectoral) has been cleared to resume baseball activities. Jimenez will return to the White Sox complex in Arizona with an estimated timetable of four weeks before being assigned to a White Sox minor league affiliate for his rehabilitation. It's encouraging news for one of the games youngest stars. Jimenez […]

Yoan Moncada Held Out With Cold And Congestion

Chicago White Sox Yoan Moncada (illness) will sit out Monday's contest versus the Tampa Bay Rays. Moncada is dealing with a cold and congestion. Infielder/outfielder Leury Garcia will replace Moncada on Monday and bat eighth. Garcia can be avoided in DFS on Monday against Tyler Glasnow. Manager Tony La Russa said that Moncada will be […]

Cody Bellinger Remains Sidelined On Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (hamstring) will miss his third straight game with an injured hamstring on Monday versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Bellinger suffered the injury on Friday and hasn't appeared in a game since. Bellinger was expected to return on Sunday, but he didn't and it's not encouraging that he will also miss […]

Stephen Strasburg Still Hasn’t Resumed Throwing

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck) still hasn't resumed throwing. According to manager Dave Martinez, the team is waiting for the nerve irritation to subside before he can begin throwing. The 32-year-old has struggled to stay healthy and has been limited to just 21.2 innings this season. Strasburg remains without a timetable for a return […]

Joc Pederson Continues To Sit Versus Lefties

Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson will sit against the New York Mets on Monday. Pederson's absence is due to the Cubs facing left-hander hurler David Peterson. Pederson has been having a very nice season with his new team and a big part of the reason that he came to the Cubs was to play every […]

Jeimer Candelario Could Be Available Monday

The Detroit Free Press' Evan Petzold reported in a tweet Monday that Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario "could be available off the bench tonight." Candelario was placed on the bereavement list on June 8. The team announced via their public relations Twitter account on June 12 that they had reinstated him from the bereavement […]

Javier Baez Sidelined On Monday With Sore Thumb

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (thumb) will be sidelined on Monday versus the New York Mets. Baez missed four games with a contusion on his thumb, but returned on Friday and aggravated the thumb late in Saturday's game. Baez sat out on Sunday and remains sidelined to open the week. The upcoming free agent has […]

Mike Moustakas Heading To Rehab Assignment

Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas (heel) is expected to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville starting on Tuesday. Moustakas has slowly been ramping up baseball activities of late and is not expected to spend very long in the minors before being reinstated from the injured list. As a matter of fact, the team expects […]

Michael Fulmer Could Return Soon

The Detroit Free Press' Evan Petzold reported in a tweet Monday that Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said right-hander Michael Fulmer (shoulder) could return from the injured list either Monday or Tuesday. Fulmer has pitched to a 3.34 ERA with 35 strikeouts, 10 walks and four saves in 35 innings pitched. He began the year […]

Shane Bieber Headed To IL

According to Cleveland Indians beat writer, Mandy Bell, Cleveland Indians ace Shane Bieber is headed to the 10-day IL with a right shoulder strain. Bieber will not throw for two weeks and will then be re-evaluated. This comes as a huge blow to the Indians as they have already lost Zach Plesac to the IL […]

Deven Marrero Called Up To The Marlins

The Miami Marlins are expected to call up infielder Deven Marrero from Triple-A Jacksonville. Marrero is hitting .253/.330/.398 so far this season, but is off to a hot start this month, slashing .375/.429/.594 in June. Marrero can play all four infield positions and should be a solid bench option for the Fish, who are dealing […]

Miguel Rojas Expected Back This Week

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas (finger) is expected to rejoin the team and come off the injured list this week, according to manager Don Mattingly. Rojas has been on the injured list since he dislocated his finger while being picked off. Mattingly said Rojas was set for a rehab game on Sunday, but it was […]

Sixto Sanchez Now Throwing From 75 Feet

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sixto Sanchez (shoulder) has progressed in his rehab and is now throwing from 75 feet. Sanchez was progressing nicely through his rehab earlier this season but then was somewhat mysteriously shut down and had to take a few steps back. The good news is he did move from 60 feet to […]

Joshua Mears Blasts Four Homers Over Weekend

San Diego Padres outfield prospect Joshua Mears crushed four homers over the weekend, earning a spot on MLB Pipeline's Prospect Team of the Week. The 20-year-old was in a deep funk at Low-A Lake Elsinore, tallying just two hits in June before the power outburst. Possessing prodigious raw power, the Friars No. 9 prospect is […]

Jose Devers Placed On The Injured List

Miami Marlins rookie infielder Jose Devers (shoulder) was placed on the injured list on Monday with right shoulder discomfort. Devers was reportedly dealing with the discomfort for most of last week, but was trying to play through it. With the Marlins short on infielders and heading out on a long road trip, the team needed […]

Andrew Benintendi Headed To IL

Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi is headed to the 10-day IL with a right rib injury, according to Kansas City Royals broadcaster, Joel Goldberg. Benintendi injured the rib on a throw in this past weekend's series against Oakland. It is a hairline fracture and his timetable for a return is not yet know. This […]

Luis Urias Collects Two Hits In Win

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Luis Urias went 2-for-4 with an RBI triple and two runs scored in Sunday's 5-2 win over Pittsburgh. Urias scored the game's first run on Daniel Vogelbach's first-inning double. He later knocked an RBI triple and came around to score again in the sixth. The 24-year-old infielder is slashing .231/.330/.412 with […]

Adrian Houser Mediocre In No-Decision

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Adrian Houser allowed two runs on seven hits over 5 2/3 innings in Sunday's win over the Pirates. He struck out two and did not factor in the decision. Houser worked through five innings of one-run ball before a solo shot by Jacob Stallings chased him from the game with two […]

Josh Hader Closes Door With Third Save In Three Days

Milwaukee Brewers closer Josh Hader walked one batter in a scoreless ninth inning Sunday, striking out three and earning a save over the Pirates. Despite issuing a walk for the first time since May 24th. Hader had no problem finishing off the Pirates to secure Sunday's win. The Brewers swept Pittsburgh in the weekend series […]

Michael Conforto Expected To Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) is expected to begin a rehab assignment sometime between Friday and Sunday, according to SNY. Conforto was spotted running the bases at Citi Field prior to Saturday's game against the Padres and is roughly one week behind Jeff McNeil (hamstring) in his recovery. Assuming Conforto suffers no setbacks […]

Austin Hedges Returned To Lineup Sunday

Cleveland Indians catcher Austin Hedges returned to the lineup Sunday after being hit in the helmet by a pitch on Friday evening. Hedges passed concussion protocol and only missed a game due to the injury. Hedges has been a disappointment on the season as he is hitting just .190 with three home runs and seven […]

Jacob deGrom Expected To Make His Next Start

New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom (hand) played catch on Sunday and is on track to make his next start Wednesday against the Cubs. He was removed after 80 pitches on Friday due to right flexor tendinitis. The Mets ace underwent an MRI on Saturday which revealed no structural damage. deGrom will throw a bullpen […]

Carlos Martinez Rebounds With Seven Strong Innings

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez rebounded well on Sunday after two bad starts in a row. Martinez had allowed 10 runs in just 2/3 of an inning then followed that up with five runs in four innings in his previous two starts. He looked like a completely different pitcher on Sunday though, allowing […]

Starling Marte Drives In Three More Runs On Sunday

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte kept the tear he's on going in Sunday's game, going 2-for-4 with a run scored and three RBI. Both of Marte's hits were singles, but he made them productive, as the Marlins only scored four runs, so Marte was somehow responsible for every run the team scored. The Marlins offense […]